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MON 9 DEC | 7.30PMTICKETS: £25.50CONCESSIONS: £24FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE OCTAGON CHOIR

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. Begin your celebrations with Blake as they take you on a festive journey.

The BRIT award-winning trio will be performingtimeless Christmas songs including HaveYourself A Merry Little Christmas, Let It Snowand White Christmas with the warmth that only their rich vocal harmonies can deliver.

A spectacular evening is in store with great music, funny stories and a ‘virtual duet’ with Dame Shirley Bassey!

MICK PERRIN WORLDWIDE INASSOCIATION WITH DAWN SEDGWICK MANAGEMENT PRESENTS

ARDAL O’HANLONTHE SHOWING OFF MUST GO ON

Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Death in Paradise,Father Ted, and My Hero, continues to tour hisacclaimed stand-up shows worldwide.Because he loves it. And it’s a compulsion.And the world is a funny place.

Age Recommendation: 16+This performance may contain adultmaterial that some might find offensive.

SAT 7 DEC | 7.30PMTICKETS: £23.50

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Join us for the return of our popular ChristmasFamily Disco. Bring the whole family togetherand enjoy a night of music and festivecelebration. There will also be a very specialguest appearance!

Our fantastic party night is suitable for all ages. Last year’s event sold out so be sure to get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!

Join The Octagon Choir, CastawayTheatre Group, The Octagon LunchtimeTappers along with other local groups andspecial guests associated with the theatre asthey present a stunning night of Christmasclassics for you to enjoy.

MON 23 DEC | 6PM - 11PMTICKETS: £5UNDER 2S: FREE

By CBBC TV Writer and Children’sAuthor, Ian Billings.

With only three days left before Christmas,Mr. Klopp, has only enough leather left tomake one pair of shoes. That night twocheeky elves, Bip and Bop, appear thinkingthey’ve arrived at Santa’s grotto and makethe leather into a splendid pair of shoes.

The next morning, Mr. Klopp awakens todiscover the shoes. After selling the shoes hegives away most of the money and uses theremainder to buy more leather to make intotwo pairs of shoes. Bip and Bop, return andonce more find the leather and begin tocreate.

The third night Mr. Klopp stays awake to seewhat’s happening but scares the elves off.Mr. Klopp, fears he will be poor again.However, everything changes when amagical man in a red and white coat arrives.

With some Christmas Magic, Santa saves theworkshop.

This show features original songs, energeticchoreography, audience participation and gifts for all the children.

Age Recommendation: 2+

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SUN 15 DEC | 7.30PMTICKETS: £14CONCESSIONS: £12.50CHILDREN: £10FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

Live Auditions - Sunday 22 March 2020. Auditions may also be submitted via video.

Semi Finals - Saturday 2 & Sunday 3 May 2020 - Tickets: £12 | Children: £10

Back by popular demand, with enough excitement to rival the best TV talent shows around.

To apply to take part, please pick up an application form from the Box Office or online via: octagon-theatre.co.uk

Grand Final - Saturday 16 May 2020 - Tickets: £16 | Children: £14

All funds raised from this competition go to The Foyer Club Charity, registered charity no. 1155888.

Somerset’s Ultimate Talent Competition is back and bigger than ever!

STARPRIZE£1,000

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Grand Final - Saturday 16 May 2020 - Tickets: £16 | Children: £14

BARRY STEELE IN THEROY ORBISON STORYWEST END SPECIALFresh from his West End Debut at The AdelphiTheatre Barry Steele returns to celebrate solid gold hits from Roy Orbison and his friends.

The production will take you on a musicaljourney in time, as The Roy Orbison Storyputs a contemporary twist on ‘The Big O’s’ back catalogue and culminates in a stunninglybrilliant accolade as the whole cast comestogether to pay homage to the original supergroup The Traveling Wilburys.

Please note due to the nature of this event there may be someoccasions during the show when some patrons choose to stand.

An amazing show celebrating the best ofTake That, Gary Barlow and RobbieWilliams.

Spanning 25 years, this incredible backcatalogue of pop classics is a must for any Take That fan.

Featuring tribute band Just Take That.justtakethat.com

This is a charity concert in aid of the Hidden Needs Trust, supporting children in Somerset & Dorset with special educational needs.

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FRI 10 JAN | 7.30PMTICKETS: £24.50FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SAT 11 JAN | 7.30PMTICKETS: £21

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SUN 12 JAN | 7.30PMTICKETS: £23.50CONCESSIONS: £22.50FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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ONE NIGHT OF QUEENPERFORMED BY GARY MULLEN AND THE WORKS

Gary Mullen won ITV’s Stars In Their Eyes in2000, with the largest number of votes everreceived in the shows history. Gary began touringon his own and in 2002 formed a band TheWorks, to pay tribute to rock legends Queen.

Since May 2002, Gary Mullen and The Workshave performed throughout the UK, USA, Europe,South Africa and New Zealand to sell-outaudiences. The outfit have also twice rocked the prestigious BBC Proms in the Park.

One Night of Queen is a spectacular liveconcert, recreating the look, sound, pomp andshowmanship of arguably the greatest rock bandof all time. This show will ROCK you!

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The International smash hit Spirit of theDance celebrates 21 fabulous years as one of the most successful dance shows ever and now, their new spine tinglinganniversary show is touring the world.

Scottish, Flamenco, Latin, Salsa, Street Dance,Hip Hop and American Tap are all set to thesame dynamic rhythms as the heart poundingthunder of Irish dance. This spectacular show takes you around the globe with thespellbinding world of dance.

With thunderous applause, standing ovationsand sold out crowds at every performanceSpirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.

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TICKETS FROM £22.50 - £29.50Please note due to the nature of this event there may be some occasions during the show when some patrons choose to stand.

THU 16 - SAT 18 JAN

“JOYOUS! I LOVE THIS SHOW”Sunday Express

“THE SHOW YOU WILL NEVER FORGET”Daily Mail

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN YEOVIL!

Forget feel good, Buddy - The Buddy HollyStory is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama,passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenallytalented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’sstory, from his meteoric rise to fame, to his finallegendary performance at The Surf Ballroom inClear Lake, Iowa.

Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songsever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy,Rave On, La Bamba, Chantilly Lace, Johnny B.Goode, Raining In My Heart, Everybody Shoutand many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb! Book now for the most successful Rock & Roll Musical of all time!

After two multi-award-winning amateurpantomimes, YAPS are proud to present abrand new production of The Wizard of Oz -celebrating the 80th anniversary of the releaseof the classic film, with 80s music.

Join Dorothy on her quest to get home withher loving Aunt Em and her faithful Toto,together with all the favourites such as theScarecrow, Tin Man and Lion.

This is sure to be a fun family panto that urges you to sing and dance along.

This is an amateur production.

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JIVE AND SWING DANCE WITH THE SWING COMMANDERS

The Swing Commanders take well-craftedsongs from the thirties to the fifties, fromAmerican songbook classics to western swingand novelty songs, and overlay them with lushvocal harmonies and hot solos. The rhythms,varying from ballads to jive to quicksteps, aregreat for dances.

Loved by fans of Jazz, Country, Swing andBlues, The Swing Commanders find it easy to fill dancehalls with lindy hoppers, modernjivers, partner and social dancers. They haveheadlined most of the UK’s top vintage andcountry music festivals and have played all overthe UK, regularly touring Europe and the USA.

This isn’t a nostalgia trip or rat pack karaoke. It is fine songs played joyfully and brilliantly for you to dance along to!

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Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and getready for a night in the company of CountryMusic Royalty!

This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly,along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5,Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the County,plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.

Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianshipas we bring the house down with the ultimatetribute to two country music legends.

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

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SUN 26 JAN | 7.30PMTICKETS: £26CONCESSIONS: £24.50FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+:DISCOUNT APPLIES

SINFONIA CLASSICA:

JESS GILLAMDIRECTOR: EVA STEGEMANSOLOIST: JESS GILLAM

*MARCELLO - Concerto for Saxophone in C minorMOZART - Cassation in G K.63GLAZUNOV - Saxophone ConcertoTCHAIKOVSKY - ElegyHAYDN - Symphony No.49 “La Passione”

Saxophonist Jess Gillam leapt to fame with her stylish appearances in the 2018 Last Nightof the Proms. Jess programmes and presentsshows on TV and radio - being the youngestBBC presenter ever, with her BBC Radio 3 Show called This Classical Life.

In February 2019 she performed at the BAFTA’s at the Royal Albert Hall.

TUE 28 JAN | 7.30PMTICKETS: £25CONCESSIONS: £23.50STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £15FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES*Piece featuring Jess Gillam

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CJ is one of the most experienced, dedicatedand well-respected Michael Jackson tributeartists in the world. He perfectly captures the electrifying energy of Michael’s liveperformances with 100% live vocals.

He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice!His renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jeanare truly sensational.

Jackson Live in Concert brings togethersuperb musicians and dancers, fabulouscostumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with theundisputed King of Pop.


Celebrating the verybest of Classic Rock.

Please note due to thenature of this event theremay be some occasionsduring the show whensome patrons choose to stand.

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WED 29 JAN | 7.30PMPREMIUM TICKETS: £37.50TICKETS: £27.50FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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BLACK DYKE BANDBlack Dyke Band is the most recordedband in the world with over 350 recordingsand growing every year. It is also the mostsuccessful contesting band in the worldhaving won the European Championships 13 times, the British Open no fewer than 30 times and the National Championships of Great Britain 23 times. The band recentlysecured an unprecedented hat trick of wins at the Yorkshire regional championships.

In demand all over the world, the Black DykeBand is recognized as one of the foremostensembles of its type, presenting innovativeprograms of music that appeal to a widerange of tastes, from original works toclassical, film music and even a touch of jazz.

The estimable London 4-piece Turin Brakesare delighted to be touring the UK with theirnew acoustic show. The band - foundermembers and former primary school friendsOlly Knights and Gale Paridjanian,along with long-time bandmates Rob Allumand Eddie Myer - are one the finest indiebands of the last two decades.

This is a chance to see the band in their firstfull stripped back acoustic tour since 2002.They will be playing a range of songsspanning their 20 year career - whichincludes seven top 40 singles and 6 top 40 albums with sales of over a millionworldwide.

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The new Circus of Horrors show celebrates25 years of an amazing amalgamation ofacts, driven by a Rock ‘n’ Roll soundscape.

This is a show that will have you sat on theedge of your seat when not falling off it withlaughter.

The almighty cast that stormed into the finalsof Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End andworldwide hit that will take you on a Rock ‘n’Roller coaster ride of amazing and bizarreacts. It is a circus like no other and a showyou simply can’t afford to miss.

WARNING: This show is not for the faint-hearted. Containsnudity, strong language and scenes that some people mayfind disturbing.

AN EVENING WITH SNOOKER GREATS

STEVE DAVIS &DENNIS TAYLORCome and join Steve Davis and DennisTaylor as they recreate the 1985 worldsnooker final that gripped a nation. 18.5million stayed up to watch the 1985 finaland this is your chance to see the rematchas we recreate the final frame from thatspecial night with snooker royalty.

Snooker legend John Virgo is your hostand referee for the evening and he willinclude his comedy skit of snookerimpressions.

There will also be a Q&A on the evening.

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The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stageproduction that is taking the country by storm.

This charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London’s West End fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary andJack Simmons, making for an unrivalledvocal harmony blend.

Backed by a stunning band and live stringsection, you will be taken on an emotionaljourney from tender orchestrated 60s classicssuch as Massachusetts and Words, to the70s Disco classics such as Night Fever,Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy.

This is an unforgettable evening that will have you both reaching for yourhandkerchiefs and dancing in the aisles.

Please note due to the nature of this event there may be some occasions during the show when some patronschoose to stand.

Dance To The Music is a sumptuously beautiful,glamorous dance show created, directed andchoreographed by ex Strictly Come Dancingprofessional Kristina Rihanoff and hosted byheartthrob Jake Quickenden, who first foundfame on the X Factor, I’m A Celebrity and DancingOn Ice and an exciting troupe of dancersfeaturing Strictly’s Oksana Platero.

With over fifteen styles of dance performed to thebiggest hits of every decade, this is the ultimatefamily show which can be enjoyed by allgenerations. Featuring Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hustle, Funk, Disco, Breakdancing,Street, Hip Hop, Contemporary Ballet, Salsa and the spectacular Argentine Tango, presented by an incredibly talented and versatile team of dancers. PLEASE SEE

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Hosted by DJ royalty Tony Blackburn, the showfeatures songs, stories and memories from thegolden decade of pop, with music performed liveby the Sounds Of The 60s All Star Band & Singers.

“I’m absolutely thrilled that the SoundsOf The 60s live tour has proved sopopular and that we’re in a position toextend the run well into 2020. It’s proofthat the music of the 60s is as loved nowas it was back then!”Tony Blackburn

If you love Little Mix, you are going to justL.O.V.E this show! Four fantastic singers anddancers perform LIVE, really capturing thelook, the sound and all the dance moves of one of the UK’s best loved girl-bands.

This non-stop, high-energy show is packedwith all your favourite Little Mix songsincluding DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic,Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song, ShoutOut To My Ex, No More Sad Songs, and many more.


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ARMONICOCONSORT: BACH MASS IN B MINORARMONICO CONSORT & BAROQUE ORCHESTRADirector: CHRISTOPHER MONKSSoprano: ELIN MANAHAN THOMAS

It could be argued that the work should havebeen titled ‘Bach’s Greatest Hits’, for that is what Bach himself aimed to achieve with thismasterpiece. Composed over the final 25 yearsof his life and completed just one year before hedied, the Mass in B Minor is scattered with musicand references that Bach considered to be his best work. For a composer who wrote soferociously throughout his life to take such careover this work is a testament as to why musicianssimply adore performing it.

FASCINATING AÏDAThey’re back at last!

Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman are heading out on tour.

With a selection of old favourites, songs youhaven’t heard before and some you wishyou’d never heard in the first place. Thesongs are hilarious and topical - theglamour is unstoppable.

With three Olivier Award nominations and over 25 million YouTube and Facebook hits for Cheap Flights and their incredibly rudeChristmas song, how can you possibly missthem?

HHHHH“Cabaret Heaven”Metro

HHHH“Outrageous... seductive” Guardian


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Catch 5ive, A1, Damage and 911 at Westlands this February!

Bringing you a hit-packed show of pop classics. Four acts, one unforgettable night!

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Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as theUK’s No.1 Rock & Roll variety performancereturns with THE BEST OF THAT’LL BE THE DAY!

This very special edition of the showpresents the most popularly requestedsongs, impressions and comic sketchesfrom over 33 years of touring.

Featuring smash hits from the 50s, 60s,70s & 80s this is a throwback evening ofbrilliant entertainment that guarantees tohave you on your feet and dancing in theaisles before the night is over!

Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

“Three hours of Music & Mayhem”The Express


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Mark the fresh beginning and welcome the Year of the Rat this Chinese New Yearas Jinlong Culture & Performing Arts brings a spectacular line-up of Chinese acrobatics,music and dance to Yeovil!

With exciting programmes including skilledjugglers, mesmerising magic, an illuminatingDragon Dance, live instruments and more, Chinese New Year Extravaganzashowcases a dazzling array of performancesfull of colour, amazement and fun.

Not forgetting the cheerful lions and theplayful pandas, this family-friendly show is the perfect entertainment for all to enjoy!

Ben Portsmouth is a multi-talented musician,singer and songwriter. He looks like Elvis, singslike Elvis and has an on-stage charisma thathas audiences believing at times they arewatching the King himself.

In August 2012, Ben made history when hewon the Elvis Presley Enterprises “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest” which took place in Memphis. Ben was the first artist from outsidethe USA to ever win this prestigious title.

Internationally renowned as one, if not THE best Elvis Tribute in the world today, Ben Portsmouth will bring his unique style and charisma and will show audiences whyhe is regarded as the best in the business.


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SUN 16 FEB | 1.30PM & 5.30PMTICKETS: £22CONCESSIONS: £20CHILDREN: £18FAMILY SAVER: £64 (2 Adults & 2 Children)FAMILY SAVER: £78 (2 Adults & 3 Children)

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Starring SUSAN PENHALIGON

The Mousetrap has become the longest runningshow of any kind in the world by keeping audienceson the edge of their seat in this masterful whodunitby the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie.

A snowstorm closes in on a guest house, trapping a group of strangers inside with a murderer… Whois it and why have they come to Monkswell Manor?

Experience the mystery and suspense of one ofAgatha Christie’s greatest plays, and remember -keep the secret!

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Party like it is the 1920s at our Peaky Blindersthemed charity event with great live music from The Swingettes and IOUS, themedcocktails and more.

Dress to impress (to win our ‘best dress’competition) and get ready to enter theunderworld of the ‘Peakys’.

Raising money for the Yeovil HospitalBreast Cancer Unit Appeal, your ticket alsoincludes supper (your choice of pie, chips andgravy). Have a flutter on the horses at theShelby Bookmakers Co. and enjoy liveentertainment with magicians, tarot card andpalm readers, a raffle and casino tables (extracharitable donations apply).

Get your friends close and your enemies closerfor the best Peaky Blinders Party in town.

Over 18s only

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Westlands Present...

Milkshake Monkey can’t wait to put on a spectacular new musical for you all! But when stage fright hits, his favouriteMilkshake friends come to help, creating the most dazzling show you have ever seen!

Be part of this fantastic production as you learn the amazing songs and dances with yourfavourite Milkshake friends, and watch as themusic, the lights, the costumes and stage cometogether. With great Milkshake friends anythingis possible.

Channel 5: *The Milkshake Live show will feature 2Milkshake! Presenters. Jen, Derek, Kemi, Amy, Olivia,Sita, David, Nathan and Kiera may only appear atcertain venues.

© Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited 2018. All Rights Reserved.© 2018 Prism Art & Design Limited. © Fizzy Productions Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Wissper 2 Limited/M4E. © 2015 - 2018Universal Kids Media Productions LLC and Rightsco TV Limited©2018 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.Nickelodeon, Nella The Princess Knight and all related titles,logos and characters are trademarks of Viacom InternationalInc. ©2018 Viacom International Inc. All Rights Reserved.Nickelodeon, Shimmer and Shine and all related titles, logosand characters are trademarks of Viacom International Inc. NODDY® Toyland® Noddy in Toyland™ © 2018 Chorion Rights Limited. All Rights Reserved.

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“Oh, Mr Horne! How bona to vada your dolly old eek!”

From the producers of the UK tours of The Goon Show and Hancock’s Half Hour comesanother radio comedy classic live on stage.

From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a biggerradio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking Round the Horne. For half-an-hourevery Sunday afternoon, audiences of up to15 million people would gather around thewireless to listen to Kenneth Horne and hismerry crew get up to all sorts of mischief.

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Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous the popular star of TV’sStreet Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and PsychicAcademy, Tony Stockwell has a longestablished credibility as one of the top IntuitiveMediums and has shared the stage all aroundthe world with international mediums such asColin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams.

Tony demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their lovedones with detailed messages frequently includingnames, dates and locations and all deliveredwith emotion, sensitivity and empathy. The evening may include psychometry,photograph readings and psychic prediction.

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ROBERTO RUISIROBERTO RUISI, VIOLINSTEN HEINOJA, PIANO

Roberto Ruisi is a winner of the prestigious Tillett Trust 2019 “Debut” award and was a finalist in the 2019 Royal Overseas League competition.

Ruisi was a string finalist in the BBC Young Musiccompetition and as a Royal College of Music Foundation Scholar has studied withPinchas Zukerman and Maxim Vengarov.

BEETHOVEN - Violin Sonata No. 1 DEBUSSY - Violin SonataSTRAUSS - Violin Sonata in E flatRAVEL - Tzigane

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Now in its 19th successive year, this stunning100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and anamazing band, to deliver truly outstandingperformances for the best Motown experienceyou will ever have!

This show will have you Dancing On TheCeiling, with songs from legendary artists such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, StevieWonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson,Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The IsleyBrothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

This is the ULTIMATE celebration of the sweetsound of Motown.

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WITH IAN ASHPITEL AND JONTY STEPHENS

This is a show for all the family from 8 to 108!

A brilliant homage crammed full with Morecambe & Wise’s most loved routines, songs and sketches and, of course, a musical guest. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole familieswould huddle together around the telly to watchthose fantastic Christmas specials.

As seen on The One Show and The Alan TitchmarshShow.

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THE PHIL BEERBANDCharming, disarming and exceptionallytalented, multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer issomething of a national treasure on the folk,roots and acoustic scene. One-half of award-winning powerhouse Show of Hands, Beer isequally as in demand for his solo shows.

Phil sets out to share some of his most-lovedsongs at carefully selected venues across the UK.

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Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’sfinest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to thestage in 2020 with a brand new showcelebrating the very best of Fleetwood Mac,including a very special blues set payingtribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary PeterGreen era.

Channelling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac attheir very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Macoffers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs andperformances that have ensured FleetwoodMac’s place as one of the most loved groupsof all time.

Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Macfounding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumoursof Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to oneof Rock and Roll’s most remarkable groups.Please note due to the nature of this event there may besome occasions during the show when some patrons chooseto stand.

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Coming live to theatre for the first time in over60 years is The Navy Lark.

Starring James Hurn, known for portrayingsuch iconic characters as Tony Hancock, SidJames and Kenneth Williams from his hit oneman show Hancock and Co.

Also starring Richard Usher and Mark Earby best known for The Goon Show Tour and The Lost Hancock’s Vacant Lot.

The Navy Lark sees a cast of three bring to lifethree classic episodes from the much lovedradio series which ran from 1959 - 1977 whichoriginally featured Leslie Phillips, Dennis Price,Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee.

Presented in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience, bringing to life theclassic days of radio comedy.

Prepare yourself for an evening of nostalgicbelly laughs.

Rock ‘N’ Roll Paradise celebrates 11 years onthe road with their Lost Legends Tour. The showcontinues to grow and to change, bringing to thestage an amazing number of tributes to the iconsof Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Each performance will be unique, bringing to life the music of the giants of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Backed by the dynamic Paradise Band, thelegends might include Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent,Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, theBig Bopper, Eddie Cochran, the Everly Brothers,Ricky Nelson, Connie Francis, Brenda Lee - andthe King himself, Elvis. Will the jukebox chooseyour favourite?


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DARE TO DO IT!DICK AND ANGELSTRAWBRIDGEThe stars of Channel 4 hit Escape to theChateau embark on their first ever tour.

FISHERMAN’SFRIENDSIn a show that’s guaranteed to warm thecockles, the group’s eight good men brewup a heady mix of hearty song, salty banterand tall tales from the high seas thatinvolves the audience at every turn.

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SOLD OUT JOEL DOMMETTUNAPOLOGETIC (IF THAT’S OK?)

Join Joel as he brings you bang up to date onhis life since his last live show!

He has become a regular face on TV, frombeing a finalist in ITV’s I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!, to then hosting ITV2’s I’m a Celebrity Extra Camp alongside ScarlettMoffatt and Joe Swash. He starred in twoseries of the critically acclaimed ComedyCentral Show Joel and Nish VS The World, is the co-host of ITV2’s new dating showSingletown and he’s the presenter of the soonto be aired international smash The MaskedSinger for ITV.

The start of 2019 saw Joel release a 30minute stand-up special for Netflix as part of a global comedy event Comedians of theWorld.

He has also achieved a place on the SundayTimes Bestseller list with his book It’s Not Me It’s Them which was recently releasedin paperback.


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Music By: RICHARD RODGERS Lyrics By: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN IIBook By: HOWARD LINDSAY & RUSSEL CROUSESuggested by “The Trapp Family Singers” by MARIA AUGUSTA VON TRAPPAn amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals EuropeDirector/Choreographer: SHEILA DRIVER Musical Director: GILL MERRIFIELD

The Sound of Music first debuted onBroadway in 1959 and was destined tobecome the world’s most beloved musical.

This tuneful, heartwarming story, is based on the real life story of the Von Trapp Familysingers. Maria, a tomboyish postulant atNonnberg Abbey, becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain withseven children and brings a new love of lifeand music into the home.

Many songs from the musical have become firm favourites, such as Edelweiss, My Favourite Things, Climb Ev’ry Mountain, Do-Re-Mi, and the title song - The Sound of Music.

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AN AUDIENCE WITHHARRY REDKNAPPAfter last year’s sold out tour of fifty venues,Harry Redknapp is back on the road andready to regale us with stories from his footballand TV career. This is one of the funniest, mostentertaining talk shows on the circuit.

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Legendary Status Quo lead singer FrancisRossi will share the extraordinary secrets ofhis 50-plus years in Rock ‘n’ Roll when hetakes to the stage for an intimate evening of chat and music.

The founder, lead singer and lead guitarist of Status Quo will talk about his mishapsand adventures of life on the road with oneof the biggest and most loved bands ever.

Francis is a true member of British rockroyalty. He sang the first words at Live Aid in 1985, survived the obligatory Rock ‘n’ Rollbrush with alcohol and drugs, was awardedan OBE and has a BRIT for his outstandingcontribution to music.

Expect laughter, revelations and talesinvolving some of the giants of music,exclusive video clips, snatches of classictunes and a great night out.

Rossi will be joined on stage by award-winning writer and broadcaster Mick Wall,who has sold more than 1 million books.

SAT 21 MAR | 7.30PMTICKETS: £29.50CONCESSIONS: £28.50FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+:DISCOUNT APPLIESMEET & GREET TICKETS: £30

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Havana Nights brings an exciting mix of Latin dances with Strictly ComeDancing’s Graziano Di Prima.

FRI 13 MAR | 7.30PM VIP PLUS TICKETS: £75(INCLUDES MEET & GREET)VIP TICKETS: £40TICKETS: £30

DO YOU LOVETO SING?

WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKENEW FRIENDS AND HAVE

LOTS OF FUN ONMONDAY EVENINGS?

The Octagon Choir meets everyMonday between 7pm-9pm in ourJohnson Studio and is aimed at

anyone aged 14+ who simply lovesto sing. Your first session is free, sowhy not come and give it a try?

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Direct from the West End, this talented cast ofmusicians and singers bring to life the music of Ireland’s favorite sons The Dubliners. Tellingthe story of a career spanning 50 years andevoking the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly,Barney McKenna, Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourkeand John Sheahan.

This show will have you singing and clappingalong to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, MollyMalone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers,Raglan Road and of course The Seven DrunkenNights.

This celebration of Irish music is a guaranteedevening of music, humor and ‘craic’.

Please note due to the nature of this event there may be some occasions during the show when somepatrons choose to stand.

NORIKO OGAWA, PIANO

A winner of the prestigious Leeds PianoCompetition, Noriko Ogawa appears with the major European, Japanese and USorchestras and the BBC PhilharmonicOrchestra.

MOZART - Piano Sonata in A K.331 “Turkish Rondo”BEETHOVEN - Sonata No.23 in F minor Op.57 “Appassionata”DEBUSSY - Pour le PianoCHOPIN - Grand Valse Brillante Op.18

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AIDAMusic by Giuseppe VerdiSung in Italian with English Surtitles

Featuring an impressive cast andaccompanied by a live Orchestra of over 30 musicians

Verdi brings ancient Egypt to the stage with anevolving love story set to the backdrop of war.

Princess Aida of Ethiopia falls in love with the Egyptian General Radames, who is also inlove with her. Radames is chosen to lead the warwith Ethiopia by the King. Aida is left to choosebetween her lover or her father and her country.

Se quel Guerrier io fossi sung by Radames inthe first act is one of the most famous arias ofthe operatic world. The most powerful melodycomes in the form of a Triumphal March tohighlight victory and triumph.

A deeply moving opera, overflowing withemotion and containing moments of despairand uncertainty. Aida is an unforgettable, inspiring experience.

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50TH ANNIVERSARY TOURDirect from a weeklong run in London’sWest End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a soldout worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon &Garfunkel Story is back!

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As seen on BBC’s Live At The Apollo, Mock TheWeek, The Pilgrimage, Top Gear and QI,comedian Ed Byrne will take a long hard look at himself in his brand new tour and will try to decide if he has ANY traits that are worthpassing on to his children.


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Featuring performances from talented local groups to raise money for the Yeovil Hospital Breast Cancer Unit Appeal.

Merrill Osmond is the lead singer for theworld famous Osmond family. He is also anestablished solo artist. He has toured throughoutthe world performing in many major venues and sang lead on 27 gold records. Merrill hasproduced and written the music and lyrics for 5 number one hit records. The Osmonds haveproduced 47 platinum and gold records and no other recording artists have earned as manygold records in one year as the Osmond family.

Merrill will be performing all the big hits fromThe Osmond’s plus talking about hisexperiences of growing up within one of theworld’s biggest bands.

It’s Merrill’s incredible voice you can hear onsuch hits as One Bad Apple, Let Me In, Love MeFor A Reason, Goin’ Home, The Proud One, ICan’t Stop, Having A Party and Crazy Horses.

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Cruising Through Menopause is thehysterical sequel to the smash-hit showMenopause The Musical®.

We fast forward five years to catch up withthe same four characters as they set off onthe high seas for tales of their lives, lovesand losses.

Hot flushes, mood swings, memory lapses,weight gain - these are a few of our favouritemenopausal things! For these four ladies the menopause was not the beginning of the end, but the beginning of a beautifulfriendship where love conquers, andfriendships never fail.


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The critically acclaimed Steve Steinmanbrings you his production featuring over 25 of Meat Loaf and Jim Steinman’s greatest hits,with special guest star Lorraine Crosby, thefemale lead vocalist on Meat Loaf’s Awardwinning song I Would Do Anything For Love.

With an incredible stage set, ten-piece liveband and combined with Steve’s well knownsense of humour and stage presence, alongwith the amazing Lorraine Crosby the showcan only be described as awesome.

The show will have you up on your feetdancing and singing out loud to some of Meat Loaf’s greatest hits including; AnythingFor Love, Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By TheDashboard Light, Total Eclipse Of The Heartand many, many more.


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LESLEY GARRETTJoin Britain’s most popularsoprano for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences andchat. Accompanied by, and in conversation with Anna Tilbrook.

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BEN FOGLETALES FROM THE WILDERNESS

Thrilling tales from a modern day explorer.From crossing Antarctica to conqueringEverest, Ben Fogle will take the audience on an inspiring adventure.

Ben has climbed Everest, been swimmingwith crocodiles, saved elephants, dodgedpirates, been marooned for a year on anuninhabited island, walked to the South Pole,crossed the Empty Quarter with camels,rowed across the Atlantic Ocean, tracked themigration of wildebeest, swum from Alcatraz,had a flesh eating disease and messedaround with ferrets!

The much-loved TV adventurer will recount,with warmth and honesty, his thrilling tales.

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Dreamboys, the UK’s most famous girlsnight out are back and hotter than ever witha brand new show and UK tour for 2020.

Their breathtaking show spectacular hasbeen perfectly created for hen nights,birthday parties and girls nights out with all your friends.

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The multi-award-winning New Old Friendsare at it again with another instalment intheir hugely popular ‘Crimes…’ series ofcomedy thrillers. Crimes, Camera, Actionwhisks the audience to golden-eraHollywood and introduces a new leaddetective, a world-weary, hard-boiledprivate-eye in the mould of HumphreyBogart: meet Stan Shakespeare.

Expect the usual New Old Friends mix ofgreat theatrical set pieces, the quickest of quick changes, lightning fast word play and a thrilling plot driving the action atbreakneck pace.

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As Project Play enters its third year, following superb productions of The Vicar of Dibley and ‘Allo ‘Allo,this all-time favourite is sure to be yet another big hit.

The classic BBC comedy series of the Home Guard of Walmington-on-Sea who battle daily against the Germans and local ARP Warden Hodges, comes to the stage complete with all the well-lovedcharacters: “Stupid boy” Pike, “Dont panic, don’t panic” Jonesey, “Doomed, we’re all doomed!”Fraser, “May I be excused, sir?” Godfrey, and all under the command of the redoutable Captain Mainwaring and his effacing deputy Sergeant Wilson.

Three wonderful episodes, more side-splitting comedy and a nostalgic finale to boot!

This amateur productionof “Dads Army” ispresented by specialarrangement withSAMUEL FRENCH LTD a Concord TheatricalsCompany

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There’s a treat in store for Spring; BalletBoyzare back!

Get ready to meet Joey, Ben, Harry, Liam,Matt and Will - the six exceptional youngdancers who star in this feast of mesmerisingand sublime dance, cleverly fused with theBalletBoyz trademark use of film and behindthe scenes footage.

Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary with thisbrand new show, winners of numerous awardsin the UK and overseas, BalletBoyz are one of the most cheekily original and innovativeforces in dance, thrilling audiences and critics with their distinctive style which blends achingly beautiful dance both exhilarating and graceful, with stunning music and film.

Deluxe features work by some of the world’smost exciting and innovative artists, includingchoreographer Xie Xin, composer Jiang Shao-feng, Punchdrunk’s Maxine Doyleand jazz musician and composer CassieKinoshi of the Mercury-nominated SEEDEnsemble.

“It doesn’t matter what they dance. The resultis always the same -fantastic.”The Times

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Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatestballets of all time, Giselle.

A tragically romantic tale of a young girl whofalls deeply in love, however she would soonbe deceived for he was betrothed to another.Through despair and desperation the younggirl kills herself as she could not live withouthim.

The Queen of the Wilis, along with the ghostsof young girls who die before their weddingnights, condemns the lover to dance to hisdeath. He can only be saved by theintervention of the spirit of Giselle and thebreak of dawn which force the Wilis to flee.

Ballet Theatre UKwill also delve into theromantic world of JaneAustin with their classicaladaptation of Sense and Sensibility.

Following the lives of theDashwood sisters, this full-length ballet exploresthe romantic twists and turns of society life in the late 18th century.

Set to a glorious score, true tothe era, this ballet holds theessence of a true perioddrama combing heartwrenching pas de deux andstunning classicalballet.

Featuring strikingcostumes and set,inspired by iconic British artists of the era (Gainsborough/Turner) this production promises to be a highlight of your season. Sense and Sensibilitywill leave you wondering ‘When reputation iseverything, how do you follow your heart?’

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THE AMAZINGBUBBLE MANLouis Pearl has been thrilling audiencesworldwide for over 30 years with the art,magic, science and fun of bubbles. AnEdinburgh Fringe favourite, he has sold out there for the last twelve years.

Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enoughspellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyonemesmerized. From square bubbles to rocketbubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucerbubbles, the Amazing Bubble Man conjuresshrieks of laughter and gasps of amazementfrom all ages.

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Membership with The Octagon & Westlands

Benefits include:o Discounted tickets for most showso Priority notice (via email) of all new eventso Priority booking period o Returns list exclusive to Footlight Members

For more informationcall 01935 422884or visit: octagon-theatre.co.ukor westlandsyeovil.co.uk

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Bon Jovi and Bruce Springsteen are NewJerseys favourite sons as well as genuinelegends of American rock music.

The Legends Of New Jersey tour featuresthe two leading tributes to Bon Jovi andSpringsteen in the form of Wrong Jovi andBootleg Boss. Both bands have built up aninternational reputation for delivering theultimate tribute shows that continue to wowaudiences around the globe.

Take a ride down Thunder Road as these twoLegends of New Jersey go head to head in a tribute battle that will ensure you are Livin’ On A Prayer at the end of the night.

This is a standing gig | Over 18s only

Friends! The Musical Parody celebrates and pokes fun at the wacky misadventures ofthe group of 20-something pals we love fromthe hit TV show as they navigate the pitfalls ofwork, life, and love in 1990’s Manhattan.

This is a hilarious good-hearted romp throughour favourite moments from the hit TV show in an uncensored, hilarious, fast-paced, music-filled production.

Ross, Chandler, Monica, Phoebe, Joey andRachel, haven’t gone anywhere and are singingand dancing their way back into our hearts inthe first UK tour of the hilarious off-Broadwayand Las Vegas hit musical that lovinglylampoons the popular TV sitcom.

You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! You’ll Unagi!

“smart, funny, moving”broadwayworld.com+

“hilarious! trust me folks,it’s a really fun night”stagebuddy.com


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Sam Lacey makes shoes that are out of this world. His imagination is huge but his shoe-making business is a disaster! Then, one night, two tiny green visitors climb into his kitchen and start stitching… Sam is about to get the surprise of a lifetime!

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From the award-winning Le Navet Bete,creators of the smash-hit show Dracula: The Bloody Truth, comes a comedyadventure that will have you rolling withlaughter from here to the French countryside!

Armed with only a baguette and hisquestionable steed, join hot-headedD’Artagnan as he travels to Paris to becomea Musketeer. Will things go to plan? It’s unlikely!

Featuring hilarious heroics, raucous romancesand some bonkers fun with BMX bikes, Le Navet Bete condense Dumas’ 70-page classic into two hours of non-stop comedy gold.

Supported by a top notch band of brothersincluding long-time co-conspirator John Nicholson internationally renownedchoreographer Lea Anderson MBE andcritically acclaimed set designer Ti Green this show is the company’s biggest and most riotous to date.

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RESERVE YOUR TABLE ONLINE OR VIA THE BOX OFFICE

A FESTIVAL OF SONGChoirs from across thecounty join together foran evening of fantasticmusic and enchantingsongs. The evening aimsto demonstrate the rangeof different choirs in theregion, from schoolchoirs to those who areon the path to careers in the performing artsand those who sing for fun.

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Yeovil Beer Festival is back for its 8th year, with 100 casks of Craft Beer, 30 Live Ciders and 20 Bands.

This ever popular Beer Festival has an establishedreputation for quality beer and cider, great live music and excellent hot food.

The festival is a charity event and donates all its proceeds to local good causes.

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The guy everyone can do an impression of isback with a brand-new stand-up tour. A showthat will change your life and how you perceiveyour place in the world. Bit much? Fine, it’ll be a very funny night of grumbles and jokes inwhich Josh will finally tackle the hot comedytopics of advent calendars, pesto and the closing time of his local park.

Widdicombe is best known for the twice BAFTAnominated and multiple Broadcast and RTSaward-winning show The Last Leg, as well as hiscritically acclaimed sitcom JOSH, Insert NameHere, QI, Have I Got New For You, A League of Their Own and his hit podcast Quickly Kevin Will He Score.



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The popularity of the Yeovilton Military WivesChoir goes before them as they continue togrow in numbers and popularity since theirformation which was made famous through the widely televised work of Gareth Malone.

With their continued reputation for sell outconcerts and high profile appearances, the choir will once again take their audience on an inspirational musical journey.

The concert will feature songs from patrioticWorld War favourites and West End musicals,right up to modern day classics, as well as a special selection of their own songs. This stirring concert also promises a few surprises along the way, making it a mostwonderful evening of entertainment.

It’s Spring Forward time again, the most exciting and inclusive platform in theSomerset dance calendar, bringing togetherhundreds of dancers of all ages to perform on one of three professional stages.

The Octagon Spring Forward event will beshowcasing the best and brightest ofSomerset youth dance alongside a strikingarray of community dance groups, includingadult and older dancers.

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of styles andchoreography including Jazz, Contemporary,Street Dance and Dance Theatre, featuringthe nationally acclaimed Somerset YouthDance Company, along with fantastic, funand feel good performances from localschool groups, youth dance companies and Somerset dance schools.

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Evocative imagery, video and narrationenhance the magic, as this show takes you on a musical journey through Neil Diamond’sglittering 50 year career.

From the bang years to the present day you’llsoon be singing along to all the hits includingSweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever inBlue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again,Love on the Rocks, America and many more.

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BEST OF BRITISH:OAS-IS & ULTIMATECOLDPLAY

GYLES BRANDRETH:BREAK A LEG!

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CRAIG REVELHORWOOD:THE ALLBALLS ANDGLITTERTOUR

THU 18 JUN | 7.30PM

JASONDONOVAN:EVEN MOREGOODREASONS

THU 26 NOV | 8PM

WED 30 SEPTTHU 1 OCTPeppa Pig © Astley Baker Davies Ltd /Entertainment One UK Ltd 2003

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The Octagon Academy is the place to sing, dance and act with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment.We offer a range of classes including: Musical Theatre Performance, The Octagon Choir, The Octagon

Tappers, Toddler and Pre-School Ballet, Street, Lyrical, Commercial and Contemporay Dance, Latin Fit, Pilates, Pure Drama, Castaway Theatre Group and The Somerset Youth Theatre.

Classes are based across our two venues The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue.Most classes run term-time with some classes continuing through the school holidays.

Participants in our classes perform regularly both at The Octagon Theatre and other events.

For the full class timetable and further details please visit our website: octagon-theatre.co.uk/octagon-academy

We want to get more boys dancing. Dancewill help boys build confidence, resilience,focus and motivation. Attending regulardance classes will support them indeveloping social skills, friendship groups, ahealthy physical and mental wellbeing, andsimply make them feel happy and moreengaged with learning. Dance for boys haswide reaching benefits.

The company is open to boys aged 6-14. Classeswill be highly physical, fun and most importantlycreative. We want to help boys find their owncreative voices and collective strength. Throughoutthe year dancers will work with professional dancecompanies, have exclusive access to rehearsals,and get to meet artists at private events.

For further information on our Dance Companies please contact: [email protected]

At the Octagon Theatre we are developing a Youth Dance Company which will teach both girls and boys various dance styles and choreographic techniques. Dancers will devise, create and receive multiple opportunitiesto perform across South Somerset. Throughout theyear dancers will work with professional dancecompanies, have exclusive access to rehearsals, andget the opportunity to meet artists at private events.

Our Youth Dance Company is open to talented, committed,enthusiastic and motivated dancers aged 12-18. Prior danceexperience is desirable; however we encourage dancers of allbackgrounds to have a go as we are looking for dancers withnatural flair and creativity. To join, budding dancers will beasked to attend an audition workshop. Auditions will be heldannually, keep an eye on our website for more information.

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J A N U A R YFri 10 The Roy Orbison StorySat 11 Hidden Needs Trust: A Night Of Take ThatSun 12 One Night Of QueenWed 15 Spirit Of The DanceThu 16 - Sat 18 Buddy: The Buddy Holly StorySat 18 Jive & Swing Dance with The Swing CommandersTue 21 - Sat 25 YAPS: The Wizard of OzSun 26 Islands In The StreamTue 28 Sinfonia Classica with Jess GillamWed 29 The Classic Rock ShowFri 31 JacksonF E B R U A R YSat 1 The Black Dyke BandSun 2 Turin Brakes AcousticTue 4 An Evening With Steve Davis & Dennis TaylorThu 6 Circus Of HorrorsFri 7 Jive Talkin’Sat 8 Dance to the MusicSat 8 Tony Blackburn: Sounds of the 60sSun 9 We Love Little MixTue 11 Armonico Bach Mass in B MinorWed 12 & Thu 13 Fascinating AïdaFri 14 ABBA ManiaFri 14 The Boys Are BackSat 15 That’ll Be The Day!Sat 15 The King Is BackSun 16 Chinese New Year ExtravaganzaMon 17 - Sat 22 The MousetrapThu 20 Laughing Boy Comedy ClubSat 22 Party! By Order of The Peaky BlindersSun 23 Milkshake! LiveTue 25 Psychic Tony StockwellWed 26 Round The HorneThu 27 Roberto RuisiFri 28 How Sweet It IsSat 29 An Evening of Eric & ErnM A R C HSun 1 The Phil Beer BandTue 3 Rumours of Fleetwood MacThu 5 The Navy LarkFri 6 Rock ‘N’ Roll ParadiseSat 7 Fisherman’s Friends

Sat 7 Dare To Do It! Dick & Angel StrawbridgeSun 8 Joel DommettWed 11 - Sat 21 YAOS: The Sound of MusicThu 12 An Audience with Harry RedknappFri 13 Francis Rossi: I Talk Too MuchThu 19 Laughing Boy Comedy ClubSat 21 Havana NightsTue 24 Seven Drunken NightsWed 25 Noriko OgawaThu 26 Russian State Opera: AidaFri 27 The Mayor’s Charity ConcertSat 28 The Simon & Garfunkel StorySun 29 Ed ByrneSun 29 An Evening with Merrill OsmondTue 31 Menopause the Musical 2A P R I LWed 1 Lesley GarrettThu 2 Keri Hill Dance: Primary Festival Of DanceFri 3 Steve Steinman’s Anything For LoveFri 3 Johnnie Walker: Sounds Of The 70sSat 4 The DreamboysMon 6 - Thu 9 Project Play: Dad’s ArmyTue 14 BalletBoyz: DeluxeWed 15 Ballet Theatre UK: GiselleThu 16 The Amazing Bubble ManFri 17 Jukebox and BobbysoxFri 17 Wrong Jovi & Bootleg BossSat 18 Friends: The Musical ParodySun 19 The Elves and The ShoemakersMon 20 Rhod GilbertTue 21 & Wed 22 The Three MusketeersThu 23 A Festival of SongFri 24 Josh WiddicombeFri 24 & Sat 25 Yeovil Beer FestivalSun 26 Yeovilton Military Wives ChoirTue 28 Spring ForwardThu 30 Hello Again: The Story of Neil DiamondThu 30 Laughing Boy Comedy Club

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