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Displaying events between 01 April 2025 and 30 April 2025

An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen An Audience with Lucy Worsley on Jane Austen
Following her sold-out Agatha Christie tour, acclaimed historian Lucy Worsley leads us into the life of one of English literature's most cherished figures.
For these live, beautifully-illustrated talks, Lucy invites audiences to step into the world of Jane Austen, the beloved author of timeless classics such as Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion.
Through the houses, places and possessions which mattered to her, Lucy takes a fascinating look at what home meant to Jane and to the women like her who populate her novels. Austen famously lived a 'life without incident', but with new research and insights Lucy reveals a passionate woman who fought for her freedom. A woman who, far from being a lonely spinster, in fact had at least five marriage prospects, but in the end refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy.
"It is a truth universally acknowledged" that this is an event not to be missed!
“This is my kind of history: carefully researched but so vivid that you are convinced Lucy Worsley was actually there at the party - or the parsonage.” Antonia Fraser

 Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information
ChiChi Fit with Tracy (Musical Theatre Fitness) Join Tracy for a workout like no other! ChiChi Fit is a BRAND NEW, Musical Theatre inspired, dance fitness program designed to suit everyone.

Feel like a West End star as you dance along to routines from famous musical shows. Come and find the energy you didn't know you had in this addictive, fun, theatrical dance workout. Dance to songs from Grease, The Greatest Showman, 42nd St, Hairspray, The Lion King, SIX and much much more.

You don't need dance experience, and the class is suitable for varying fitness/ability levels. Let the music and lyrics guide you through and you'll shimmy, smile, sweat and feel fabulous! Dancing is great for your mind as well as your body, come and dance yourself fit and feel your confidence grow!

1st week FREE trial on Thursday 27th March 2025 – booking still needed

Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil
Time: 2:30 – 3:30pm
Price: £7 weekly, 5% discount if you book for 10 or more sessions
Teacher: Tracy Rock
 Dates: Thu 03, Thu 10, Thu 17, Thu 24 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 02, Wed 23, Wed 30 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 03, Thu 10 Booking and More Information
G's Dance: Mini and Me 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.
 Dates: Fri 11, Fri 25 Booking and More Information
G's Dance: Pop Up Commercial Class Your favourite commercial class is back with a Pop Up one off where you can let your hair down and live your backing dancer dream by learning a one off routine of the most popular style of dance going. 
Wednesday 19th February 2025. 6-7pm. £7 15+ Dates: Wed 09 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 02, Wed 23, Wed 30 Booking and More Information
Line Dancing for All Join our Line Dancing for All class! No partner needed—just bring yourself and your enthusiasm! Lasso Leanne will teach easy-to-follow routines to a mix of music styles, from country to pop, so everyone can join in. It's a great way to get active, improve fitness, and enhance mental well-being—all while having a blast! No pressure, just fun! 
Thursdays:6-7pm
Teacher: Leanne Rolls
Cost: £6 Dates: Thu 03, Thu 10, Thu 17 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 28 Booking and More Information
Octagon Inclusive Dance 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: £6 per week
Teacher: Anna Golding
 Dates: Tue 01, Tue 22, Tue 29 Booking and More Information
Octagon Junior Choir Dates: Wed 02, Wed 23, Wed 30 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 01, Tue 15, Tue 22, Tue 29 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 03, Thu 24 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 03, Thu 24 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 07, Mon 14, Mon 28 Booking and More Information
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.

This term coming up we’ll be working on Spoken Word and gearing up to perform at A Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 28th November at Westlands Entertainment Venue.

The Youth Theatre this term will be led by Katherine Beverley and Leanne Baker.


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. Our Octagon Youth Theatre Juniors will also be supported by a SEN support worker.

Time: Thursday’s 5pm - 6pm
Age Group: 7 - 11 years
Price: £6 per week
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue Dates: Thu 03 Booking and More Information
Octagon Youth Theatre: Seniors Be a part of The Octagon Youth Theatre’s Senior Company, where you’ll get opportunities to perform and be involved in performances both on and off stage. 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.

This term coming up we’ll be working on Spoken Word and gearing up to perform at A Christmas Extravaganza on Friday 28th November at Westlands Entertainment Venue.

The Youth Theatre this term will be led by Katherine Beverley and Leanne Baker.

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 6pm - 7pm
Age Group: 7 - 11 years
Price: £6 per week
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue Dates: Thu 03 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 28 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 03, Thu 24 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 02, Wed 23, Wed 30 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Company Weekly classes for auditioned members of the South Somerset Dance Company. Note on general sale. Dates: Thu 24 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 28 Booking and More Information
Somerset Youth Dance Tinys 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 28 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 22, Tue 29 Booking and More Information
Thank ABBA For The Music 2025 Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre ABBA-fest that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history's most successful and iconic bands.

With stunning costumes, a 7-piece live band, interactive video projection and of course ABBA’s spectacular trademark harmonies this is the ultimate feel-good party show!

Featuring all of ABBA's greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! Fernando, SOS, Super Trouper and many more!

Disclaimer: Thank Abba For The Music is a tribute show and is not affiliated or endorsed by the original artist or management company.
 Dates: Sat 05 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 14, Mon 28 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 01, Tue 22, Tue 29 Booking and More Information

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