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Displaying events between 01 January 2025 and 31 January 2025

40th Anniversary Black Ball Final An Evening with Snooker Greats Steve Davis & Dennis Taylor - Recreating the 1985 World Championship Final, (with host & referee John Virgo)

Come and join Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor as they recreate the match that gripped a nation – the 1985 World Snooker Final. A record-breaking 18.5m TV viewers stayed up to watch the legendary match and this is your chance to see the rematch with snooker royalty as we recreate the final frame from that special night.

Snooker legend John Virgo is your host and referee for an evening guaranteed to include his famed, hilarious snooker impressions. A night not to be missed, there will also be a Q&A, providing you with the opportunity to pose the questions you always wanted to ask. . . .

A limited number of VIP meet and greet tickets are available. Please check with the box office for availability when booking your seats Dates: Wed 29 Booking and More Information
André Rieu’s 2024 Christmas Concert: Gold and Silver Celebrate the holiday season with André Rieu's dazzling Christmas Concert, "Gold and Silver," exclusively in cinemas! This magical event embodies the festive spirit of Christmas, bringing joy, warmth, and sparkle to the big screen. Get ready to be transported to the wondrous world of enchanting glamour that is André's winter wonderland! Under the sparkle of 150 chandeliers and 50 Venetian candelabras, feel your heart warm with the magical melody of all your favourite Christmas classics. André Rieu will be joined on stage by his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra, along with special guest artists and the young and talented Emma Kok. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate music, love, and Christmas sparkle, with André Rieu's new Christmas Concert in cinemas - " Gold and Silver ". Dates: Thu 09 Booking and More Information
Blitz 12A Sir Steve McQueen’s “Blitz” follows the epic journey of George (Elliott Heffernan), a 9-year-old boy in World War II London whose mother Rita (Saoirse Ronan) sends him to safety in the English countryside. George, defiant and determined to return home to his mom and his grandfather Gerald (Paul Weller) in East London, embarks on an adventure, only to find himself in immense peril, while a distraught Rita searches for her missing son. Dates: Fri 31 Booking and More Information
Dance WERKshop - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 An upbeat, fun class where the atmosphere is as upbeat as the music. Different commercial styles are tried and tested all whilst being encouraged to discover your love for dancing again. Performance and filming opportunities come thick and fast so whether it’s a passion, career or old flame you're relighting this is the perfect atmosphere to gain confidence and dance the way you want to!
Suitable for: Ages 18+
Teacher: Georgia Green Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Frankenstein on Film Award-winning Mark Bruce Company presents Frankenstein on Film, outstanding cinematic dance
theatre. Jonathan Goddard portrays the tragic monster in this profoundly moving original
production. Dates: Thu 30 Booking and More Information
G's Dance: 18+ Heels Choreography A class that is purely one of a kind in the area. Slip into something that makes you feel WOW and come and rediscover how amazing you really are. These classes are all about fuelling that inner confidence, strutting your stuff, and dancing in ways (and heels) surrounded by nothing but support you’d only dream of on a Wednesday night!
Intermediate 18+
Teacher: Georgia Green Dates: Wed 08, Wed 15, Wed 22, Wed 29 Booking and More Information
G's Dance: Heels Core Technique For those dying to roll, twist, turn and drop in those heels BUT are potentially a bit nervous this is the class for YOU. Just as unique, supportive, and sassy as the Wednesday class, Core Technique is slower paced and all about building those foundations to get you ready for that next “step”.
Beginner 18+ Teacher: Georgia Green
 Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16, Thu 23, Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Heels Dance - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 A unique style of class that enables you to unleash your inner King or Queen in a way you've never been able to before in Yeovil. Heels (or no heels!) this class will teach you the technique of strutting, dancing and absolutely loving yourself to a new song every week. Intermediate level class confidence building atmosphere from start to finish!
Suitable for: Ages 18+, Some dance experience needed.
Teacher: Georgia Green G's Dance Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Jack and the Beanstalk Fe-fi-fo-fum, a GIANT of a family panto, full of fun!
Join us for Christmas 2024 as we present the classic pantomime and the ultimate adventure – Jack and the Beanstalk!

Packed with music, magic, fun and plenty of laughter, come on an adventure as Jack climbs the beanstalk to discover there are giants in the sky living in a magical world… Book today and grab the best seats for this adventure that promises to delight audiences of all ages. Dates: Wed 01, Thu 02, Fri 03, Sat 04, Sun 05 Booking and More Information
Jazz Dance JAZZ Dance Class - NEW FOR 2025!

This feel-good Jazz class is the perfect mix of technique, conditioning and dynamic end-of-class combos. Perfect those pirouettes, lengthen those kicks and wow with your jumps! Open to all abilities, dancers will enjoy dancing to jazz classics from stage to film, all whilst building confidence and having fun.

Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Time: 5 - 6pm
Age: 16+
Price: £6
Teacher: Darcy Berkley or Natalie Hyde Dates: Wed 08, Wed 15, Wed 22, Wed 29 Booking and More Information
KS4 Teacher CPD workshop with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Suitable for KS4 teachers of GCSE and BTEC music. In the lead up to the KS4 BSO concert held at Westlands Entertainment Venue on Wednesday 5th February, Internationally renowned, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will be leading an engaging CPD session. Teachers will be supported on elements of the GCSE/BTEC courses and repertoire as well as different approaches to the curriculum, with a focus on teaching composition. Dates: Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Mini and Me Dance - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Mini & Me is a class designed for you and your little ones to fuse movement and precious moments together to all YOUR favourite tunes. No nursery rhymes here, just the latest greatest music and some dance steps that are easy enough for even your little walkers to copy.

Devised for you and your mini-me, 0-3 years of age, you can dance whilst wearing your baby in a carrier OR allow them to dance along themselves. Mum's attending with babies must have received their all clear 6 week check from the GP before booking class. Please note, babies are worn in carriers at the parent/guardian’s own risk. Maximum of 2 children per paying adult and your children are your own responsibility.
Suitable for: 0 – 3-year-olds with an adult, no experience needed
Teacher: Georgia Green Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Movement Through Cancer Movement Through Cancer is a movement and dance class taking place at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil, designed specifically for anyone undergoing cancer treatment, in recovery, and those affected by cancer. The sessions are led by a team of specially trained, friendly teachers, with support of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and The Octagon Theatre.
The creative dance and movement-based sessions are a chance to explore moving and dancing to music in a relaxed, uplifting and fun environment. Participants will be supported throughout with seated and standing options, plus time to connect and chat over a free cup of tea or coffee at the end of every session.
When: Monday's 1:30pm - 3pm
Where: Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, BA20 2DD
Summer Term: 22 April – 8 July (no sessions on 6 May, 27 May)
£4 suggested donation per week
For ages 18+
Spaces are limited so advanced booking is advised

Free Parking. Step-free access. A carer / partner / friend is welcome to attend with you for free.
Dates: Mon 13, Mon 20, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
Octagon Inclusive Dance - Morning Class This is a creative class for adults with different abilities in Somerset. An inclusive contemporary dance class for disabled adults and their carers in Somerset, who are looking to learn new dance skills, improve fitness, have fun and move to music.
The sessions are fully inclusive and accessible with an emphasis on self-expression, fun and building friendships. The sessions are led and delivered by a professional team of artists and a dedicated support worker.
Carers can either take part in the session or are welcome to take some time out and relax in our Lounge Bar at Westlands.

If you would like a better idea of the type of activity and dance you will be taking part in at the sessions check out this video, where you will meet Anna’s integrated dance group called No Limits based in Bridport: https://youtu.be/jBzwRaTJir8

Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil, BA20 2DD
Time: Tuesday’s 10:30am – 12noon
Age Group: 18+
Price: £5 per week
Teacher: Anna Golding & Mickey Bonome
 Dates: Tue 14, Tue 21, Tue 28 Booking and More Information
Octagon Junior Choir Dates: Wed 15, Wed 22, Wed 29 Booking and More Information
Octagon Junior Choir - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Octagon Junior Choir

Following on from their appearance at The Royal Albert Hall earlier in the year, come and join the Octagon Junior Choir for a fun session exploring the world of singing, a perfect taster before joining the weekly classes.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 7-12, No experience needed.
Teacher: Julie Bartlett Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Lunchtime Tappers Time: 12:15 – 1:15pm Age Group: 18+ years Price: £5 per week

Teacher: Briony Brown

Venue: Octagon Theatre

Get those toes tappin' with these fun sessions, great for developing rhythm, co-ordination and keeping fit. For more information please contact Katey Leader: [email protected] Dates: Tue 07, Tue 14, Tue 21, Tue 28 Booking and More Information
Octagon Senior Choir - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Do you like to sing, and are looking for a place to do so with likeminded young people? If so come and be part of the new Octagon Senior Choir. This new choir will fill the gap between our popular Junior and adult choirs.
Suitable for: Everyone aged 13-16, No experience needed.
Teacher: Julie Bartlett
 Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Street Dance Juniors: Carrie Madgwick Time: 5 – 5:45pm
Age Group: 5-9 years
Price: £5 per week
Teacher: Carrie Madgwick
Venue: Octagon Theatre
Capacity per class: 16 Spaces
Energetic, lively, structured classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, muscular strength and confidence. Learn the latest funky moves, routines and dance styles with all your favourite music. For more information please contact Carrie Madgwick on [email protected]. Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16, Thu 23, Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Octagon Street Dance Seniors: Carrie Madgwick Time: 6 – 6:45pm
Age Group: 10-16 years
Price: £5 per week
Teacher: Carrie Madgwick
Venue: Octagon Theatre
Capacity per class: 16 Spaces
Energetic, lively, structured classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination, muscular strength and confidence. Learn the latest funky moves, routines and dance styles with all your favourite music. For more information please contact Carrie Madgwick: [email protected].
 Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16, Thu 23, Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Octagon Tappers - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Get those toes tappin' with a fun session, great for developing rhythm, co-ordination and keeping fit. Our Tappers regularly meet on a Monday evening and Tuesday lunchtime, so come and try for yourself in this one-off Taster.
Suitable for: 16+ years, No experience needed.
Teacher: Briony Brown Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Teatime Tappers Time: 5:45 – 6:45pm Age Group: 18+ years Price: £5 per week

Teacher: Briony Brown

Venue: Octagon Theatre

Get those toes tappin' with these fun sessions, great for developing rhythm, co-ordination and keeping fit. For more information please contact Katey Leader: [email protected] Dates: Mon 06, Mon 13, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Dance Company - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Do you love to dance? Come and join our NEW Octagon Youth Dance Company for ages 12-18. A fun environment learning different styles and genres such as Commercial, Contemporary, Jazz, lyrical, Hip-Hop and Street, and suitable for all abilities. No previous dance experience needed. These classes will help build your dance skills, strength and confidence.
Age Group: 12 - 18 years
Teacher: James Bamford Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Theatre Juniors - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 In our youth theatre session, you’ll play lots of drama games, create and tell your own stories. Our sessions are designed to build confidence and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun. You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 7-11, No experience needed.
Teacher: Sarah Lowery Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Theatre Seniors - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 In our youth theatre session, you’ll play lots of drama games, create and tell your own stories. Our sessions are designed to build confidence and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun. You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 12-18, No experience needed.
Teacher: Sarah Lowery Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Theatre: Juniors Octagon Youth Theatre (Juniors)
Be a part of The Octagon Youth Theatre’s Junior Company, where you’ll get opportunities to perform and be involved in performances both on and off stage. In our youth theatre sessions you’ll play lots of games, create and tell your own stories, develop characters, work from scripts and learn to work as part of a team and theatre company. Our sessions are designed to build confidence, and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun.
You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative. The emphasis is on being creative and on enjoyment, but also to be pushed to create something brilliant.
There are no auditions for taking part and everyone is welcome.
Westlands Entertainment Venue is fully accessible. Please let us know any access needs you have in advance.
Time: Thursday’s 5pm - 6pm
Age Group: 7 - 11 years
Price: £5 per week
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Sessions will be led by experienced facilitator, director and teacher Sarah Lowery.
Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16, Thu 23 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Theatre: Seniors Octagon Youth Theatre (Seniors)
Be a part of The Octagon Youth Theatre’s Junior Company, where you’ll get opportunities to perform and be involved in performances both on and off stage. In our youth theatre sessions you’ll play lots of games, create and tell your own stories, develop characters, work from scripts and learn to work as part of a team and theatre company. Our sessions are designed to build confidence, and are the perfect opportunity to make new friends and have fun.
Come and join our dynamic rehearsal room and learn how to devise original and exciting theatre from scratch. If you are aged 12-18, this is an excellent opportunity to push yourself to the next level. You don’t need any experience to join our Octagon Youth Theatre, just bring energy and a willingness to get creative. The emphasis is on being creative and on enjoyment, but also to be pushed to create something brilliant.
There are no auditions for taking part and everyone is welcome.
Westlands Entertainment Venue is fully accessible. Please let us know any access needs you have in advance.
Time: Thursday’s 6.15pm – 7.15pm
Age Group: 12 - 18 years
Price: £5 per week
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Sessions will be led by experienced facilitator, director and teacher Sarah Lowery.
Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16 Booking and More Information
Parkinsons Dance A fun and creative movement-based class, designed specifically to address the symptoms of Parkinson’s.

With support of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and The Octagon Theatre, classes are led by a team of two specially trained, friendly teachers, using the Parkinson’s Dance Science model that combines creative dance, research evidence and physiotherapeutic effect. Classes feature a variety of dance styles, focusing on: posture, strength, coordination, balance, creativity, suppleness and most of all, fun!

Participants will be supported throughout with seated and standing options, plus time to chat over a free cup of tea or coffee at the end of every session.

When: Mondays 10am - 11.30am
Where: Ridgway Hall, Staceys Court, Bow Street, Langport, TA10 9PQ
Summer Term: 22 April – 8 July (no sessions on 6 May, 27 May)

£4 suggested donation per week
Spaces are limited so advanced booking is advised

Free Parking. Step-free access. A carer / partner / friend is welcome to attend with you for free.

Classes are part of the Octagon Theatre’s Arts Engagement & Outreach programme. The Parkinson Dance Science Model was co-founded by Neuro-Physiotherapist Dr Sophia Hulbert and Dance Artist Aimee Hobbs with support from Pavilion Dance South West.

All bookings are subject to a £2 transaction Fee.
 Dates: Mon 13, Mon 20, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
Play in a Day! ‘Play in a Day!’

Calling all budding actors, dancing kings & queens, divas and singer songwriters! This January come and sing-your-heart-out, dance the afternoon away and spend an action-packed day working with The Octagon Theatre to make an original play that you will create, stage and perform in just one day!

Participants will work together as a theatre company to stage the play, learning performance techniques as they go, to perform to family and friends at the end of the day. Working with a musical director, choreographer and director participants will learn songs and routines all pieced together with a short script. We will work with the young participants and incorporate their ideas and experiences into the piece, therefore giving them the opportunity to explore their own creative ideas.

No prior experience is needed - just lots of enthusiasm. The workshop leaders will create a relaxed and supportive environment to have fun and build confidence.

Date: Friday 3rd January 2025
Time: 10am – 4pm
Age Group: 7-12 years old
Cost: £35 *Free to participants in receipt of Free School Meals!

Please let us know of any access requirements, specialist provision is available for SEND students, please contact Andrea MacLauchlan to arrange [email protected] Dates: Fri 03 Booking and More Information
Primary Teacher CPD workshop with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Teachers are invited to a CPD training event with the critically acclaimed Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) in advance of the BSO KS1 Schools Concert on Tuesday 13th May 2025, to learn the participatory pieces and to explore ideas for building the concert into the school curriculum.
The workshop will guide teachers through the repertoire for the upcoming concert, as well as useful tools and musical exercises to use in school and with their pupils.
Open to all primary school teachers, TA’s and staff regardless of if you are attending the concert. Dates: Thu 23 Booking and More Information
Rob Beckett: Giraffe Yes! Bobby Beckles is back on tour. Smashing the life out of the M25, M1, M5 and any other road that’s in my way. From Bromley to Brisbane, my new show Giraffe is going worldwide.
Expectations on me: put on 3 stone from takeaways and post-show drinking.
Expectations of you: leave the gig happier than when you arrived.
My wife thinks it’s going to be tough for me to be away from the family and don’t get me wrong, I do love my children/podcast content providers… but I also enjoy a lie-in and a hotel buffet breakfast. I think I’ll cope.
What else is there to do? Sit next to your partner on the sofa scrolling TikTok in silence again? You did that the last three nights. See you there!

Host of Sky’s Rob Beckett’s Smart TV and Rob & Romesh Vs. He’s also the unmistakable voice of Channel 4’s Celebs Go Dating and the smash-hit podcast Parenting Hell.

“Hilarious” (The Mirror)
“Naturally funny” (The Times)
“Hilariously observational comic… brings roars of laughter” (Arts Desk)

Age Restriction: 14+ Dates: Sun 26 Booking and More Information
Silver Swans - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Silver Swans Ballet
A session open to all 50 plus whether you’re an experienced dancer, have briefly dabbled, or are a complete novice, we welcome all older learners of any ability.

It’s never too late to enjoy ballet, and you’ll glide out of the studio feeling unstoppable.
Suitable for: Anyone 50+, No experience needed.
Teacher: Emilie Woan Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Silver Swans Ballet Class: Emilie Woan Whether you’re an experienced dancer, have briefly dabbled, or are a complete novice, we welcome all older learners of any ability. It’s never too late to enjoy ballet, getting lost in the music and the movement, finding muscles you’d forgotten about. You’ll glide out of the studio feeling unstoppable.

For more information please contact Emilie Woan.

Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue (This class is in person, following current covid guidelines.)
Time: 9.15am-10.15am
Age Group: 50+
Price: £6.00 per week
Teacher: Emilie Woan. Dates: Thu 09, Thu 16, Thu 23, Thu 30 Booking and More Information
Somerset Graduate Dancers Join us for weekly dance sessions to build & create Contemporary performance pieces and explore a variety techniques and repertoire. As well as exploring choreography, these sessions will help dancers maintain flexibility and strength through yoga inspired practices.

These sessions aim to give Somerset Dancers an opportunity to continue training with other dancers from a range of backgrounds, make new friends, network and have fun!

The perfect mid-week class to keep your body moving and creativity flowing.


Venue: The Octagon Theatre (This class is in person, following current covid guidelines.)
Time: 7:15pm – 8:15pm
Age Group: 16+ years
Price: £6 per week
Teacher: Darcy Berkley / Natalie Hyde / Katey Leader Dates: Wed 08, Wed 15, Wed 22, Wed 29 Booking and More Information
Somerset Graduate Dancers - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Somerset Graduate Dancers
A session aimed to give Somerset Dancers an opportunity to continue training with other dancers from a range of backgrounds. Regular sessions build & create Contemporary performance pieces and explore a variety techniques and repertoire. As well as exploring choreography, these sessions will help dancers maintain flexibility and strength through yoga inspired practices.
Suitable for: 18+ years, Previous dance training required, or currently studying dance.
Teacher: Darcy Berkley Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Company - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Somerset Youth Dance Company
In this session, dancers will be focusing on both technique and choreography to help further develop their physical and performance skills. A taster of how the audition-based Somerset Youth Dance Company works throughout the year.
Suitable for: Anyyone aged 13-21, Some experience recommended.
Teacher: Darcy Berkley Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Juniors - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Learning a mixture of dance styles, you will learn steps to help form a fun routine. Participants will develop their own personal style, flare and Somerset Youth Dance Juniors is the perfect class for children to make friends and release some energy.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 7-12, No experience needed.
Teacher: Natalie Hyde Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Juniors: Katey Leader Calling all dance enthusiasts aged 8-12! Join the Somerset Youth Dance team for a fun hour of dance every Monday afternoon, learning a variety of dance styles such as Contemporary, Jazz and Street Dance. You will learn steps and techniques which will help form routines for exciting performance opportunities.

Participants will develop their own personal style, flare and creative ideas, helping them build confidence and self-esteem! Somerset Youth Dance Juniors is the perfect class for children to make friends and release some energy.

Somerset Youth Dance, Tiny Dancers & Octagon Tappers are run by Leaders in Dance, in partnership with The Octagon Academy.

Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Time: Monday 4:45 – 5:45pm
Age Group: 8 – 12 years
Price: £5 per week
Teacher: Natalie Hyde
 Dates: Mon 06, Mon 13, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Tinys - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Somerset Youth Dance: Tinys

A fun class for all those young ones that just can’t stop dancing! Join the Somerset Youth Dance team for lots of fun dancing learning a variety of dance styles. Their own personal styles and creative ideas are encouraged throughout, helping them build confidence and self-esteem!
Suitable for: Anyone aged 3-6, No experience needed.
Teacher: Darcy Berkley Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Tinys: Katey Leader Calling all those 4-7 year olds who can’t stop dancing! Join the Somerset Youth Dance team for lots of fun dancing every Saturday morning, learning a variety of dance styles such as Contemporary, Street Dance & Jazz.

The children will learn steps and techniques which will help form routines for exciting performance opportunities. Their own personal styles and creative ideas are encouraged throughout, helping them build confidence and self-esteem! Somerset Youth Dance Tinys is the perfect class for children to make friends and have fun.

Somerset Youth Dance, Tiny Dancers & Octagon Tappers are run by the team from Leaders in Dance, in partnership with The Octagon Theatre.

Venue: The Octagon Theatre
Time: Monday 4.00pm – 4.40pm
Age Group: 4 – 7 years
Price: £5 per week
Teacher: Natalie Hyde
 Dates: Mon 06, Mon 13, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
Sound Lab Yeovil Sound Lab Yeovil

Join Evolve Music's Sound Lab Yeovil group and explore, collaborate, express your inner musicality and have fun through improvisation, songwriting, music technology, instrumental performance and games.

Sound Lab is a regular community music group for neurodiverse young people (14+) that happens in Yeovil and online. It is a chance for young people to connect with and socialise with young people outside of their normal network.

If you would like more information before booking, please call Evolve Music on 07943 973473 to find out more about the suitability of the activities. Following this, we will support you to complete an inclusion form to make sure you can get the most out of these sessions.

Day: Tuesdays
Time: 4.30-5.45pm
Dates: Jan 21/28, Feb 4/11/25, Mar 4/11/18
Cost: £32 for the whole course of 8 weeks

About Evolve Music: Evolve Music is a charity that provides inclusive music services for communities in the South West, and professional development for musicians and educators nationally. We use music as a tool for positive change.
 Dates: Tue 21, Tue 28 Booking and More Information
Street Dance Juniors - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Energetic, lively classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination and confidence. Learn some funky moves with all your favourite music.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 5-9, No experience needed.
Teacher: Carrie Madgwick Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
Street Dance Seniors - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 Energetic, lively classes which improve fitness, flexibility, co-ordination and confidence. Learn some funky moves with all your favourite music.
Suitable for: Anyone aged 10-15, No experience needed.
Teacher: Carrie Madgwick Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
The Brian Clemens Jazz Orchestra presents Songs of the Silver Screen Join pianist and composer Brian Clemens for an unforgettable evening of music and glamour as he leads his Jazz Orchestra in a performance that promises to dazzle. With the powerful and charismatic Francesca Confortini—one of London’s finest jazz voices, at the forefront, and backed by a thrilling big band of seasoned London jazz veterans, this night will transport you to the opulent golden era of jazz.
Described by Jazzwise UK as “an exhilarating and entertaining set of creative arrangements of standards and original music,” this event also features a unique musical catalog that includes vibrant renditions of beloved Beatles tunes, Motown classics, Great American Songbook gems, and fiery Latin hits, Brian Clemens and Francesca Confortini will take you on a whirlwind journey through their eclectic repertoire, with Francesca’s soaring vocals and dynamic energy enhancing every moment.
Brian and Francesca have captivated audiences at renowned jazz venues such as Wilton's Music Hall and Hampstead Jazz Club in London and have toured iconic jazz clubs in cities like Istanbul and Barcelona. Now, they’re thrilled to bring this exhilarating performance to Westlands for the first time.
Don’t miss your chance to experience an extraordinary night of music in Somerset’s most iconic venue. Reserve your tickets now! Dates: Sat 18 Booking and More Information
The Octagon Choir If you love singing, then why not join our choir! Make new friends and generally have fun. The ability to read music is an advantage but is not essential, first and foremost we want people who love to sing. Venue: Westlands. Time: 7 – 9pm. Age Group: 14+ years. Price: £5 per week. Teacher: Adam Burgan. Dates: Mon 06, Mon 13, Mon 20, Mon 27 Booking and More Information
The Octagon Choir - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 If you love singing, then why not join our choir! Make new friends and have fun. The ability to read music is an advantage but is not essential, first and foremost we want people who love to sing. Come and try a session and see how you get on.
Suitable for: Anyone 14+, No experience needed.
Teacher: Adam Burgan Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
THUMKA: Bollywood Dance - The Octagon Academy Taster Day 2025 THUMKA: Bollywood Dance

Ever watched Bollywood dancing and thought ‘I’d love to give that a go’? Well now is the perfect opportunity. Bollywood Dance is a fantastic workout with a feel-good factor.The word ‘Thumka’ is a classic Bollywood Dance move that directly translates from Hindi to mean ‘Dance’.
Suitable for: Anyone 16+, No experience needed.
Teacher: Chhavi Gautam Dates: Sat 11 Booking and More Information
THUMKA: Bollywood Dance Title: THUMKA: Bollywood Dance
Price: £5 per week
Time: 5:15pm – 6:15pm (45min class)
Age: 18+
Teacher: Chhavi Gupta
Get ready to embrace this exciting new dance style. In addition to being gorgeous to watch, Bollywood is a fun and enjoyable dance style that can double up as a cardio workout. Bollywood dance is a fantastic workout with a feel-good factor. It’s great for everyone from all walks of life – whether your older, younger, a seasoned performer or a complete dance novice! Fancy giving it a go?
Come and join us at Octagon Theatre studio with Chhavi every week.
 Dates: Tue 07, Tue 14, Tue 21 Booking and More Information
Time Together Relaxed Concert: BSO Time Together Relaxed Concert is a magical sensory session for new parents and their babies to experience music together. From bouncy time to sleepy time, musicians from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) will lead you on a fun journey of songs and music to support you and your baby.
The session will include music making and a special relaxed concert for young listeners by the BSO musicians, with time for a social tea and coffee at the end.

The Concert is taking place at The Balsam Centre, Wincanton, from 11:30am - 1pm and is led by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO), with the support of The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil.

Alongside the Concert, we are running two FREE 8 week programmes (Sept-Nov 2024, and Jan-Mar 2025), where parents and their babies (0-12months) will be guided through sensory and creative based music activities. If you are interested in joining either of our Time Together weekly programmes, please speak to Carrie Madgwick, Arts Engagement & Outreach Officer at the Octagon Theatre & Westlands, via email [email protected] or call 01935 462064

One Concert Ticket is for 1 Parent. When booking your place, please specify how many babies you will be bringing, and what age they will be on the concert date. Dates: Tue 28 Booking and More Information
Whitney - Queen of the Night 2025 Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

Experience the ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Prepare to be blown away by an extraordinary journey through three decades of all-time hits such as I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will Always Love You, My Love Is Your Love, So Emotional, Run To You, Saving All My Love, How Will I Know, Million Dollar Bill, The Greatest Love Of All, and many more.

Join us for an unmissable evening filled with live music, captivating choreography, and powerful vocals, as we pay homage to the one and only queen of the night.

Please note that Whitney – Queen of the Night is a tribute production and is not endorsed by or affiliated with the Whitney Houston Estate.

 Dates: Fri 10 Booking and More Information
Wicked (PG) Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway's The Colour Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. Dates: Tue 14, Wed 15, Fri 17, Mon 27, Tue 28 Booking and More Information
YAPS - Sleeping Beauty Princess Aurora, her cousin Avarice, and their friend Prince Arthur have been friends for as long as they can remember. But Aurora’s aunty Carabosse, jealous of Aurora’s right to inherit the throne, revengefully tries anything she can to get in the way of the young royals’ destiny.
Luckily Aurora has Nanny Nightnurse, Muddles and the Archbishop looking out for her, along with three fairy godmothers! But it won’t be easy to rescue the princess from dreamland and get her back in time to stop Carabosse declaring her descendants the rightful royal rulers.
Join the royal family and a host of colourful characters in the fun and hilarity that ensues. We journey from young Aurora to her adult self, and encounter plenty of mishaps along the way. But will they manage to wake up the Sleeping Beauty?
 Dates: Thu 23, Fri 24, Sat 25 Booking and More Information

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