What's On

Centre Stage: This is Me 2025 The Octagon and Westlands introduce Centre Stage, a performance platform for primary and secondary schools.
Over the past year, The Octagon have developed creative partnerships with 16 Somerset schools as part of our Creative Learning & Education programme, this showcase promises to be an entertaining and joyful celebration of their work using skills they have been taught and developed by our partnerships companies Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Wise Children & Motionhouse.
This year’s theme, This Is Me, will celebrate inclusion and diversity. You can expect a night of dance, music and drama, as students of all ages take over our stage in an inspiring evening of entertainment!
Dates: Wed 02 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, Thu 31 Booking and More Information

Fireman Sam Live 2025 Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

Dates: Sun 20 Booking and More Information

Guenther Steiner Live: Unfiltered Following his sell-out 2024 tour and hot off the release of his latest book, Unfiltered, Formula 1’s favourite underdog is back on the road for his biggest tour ever as he takes us into the pit lanes and onto the circuits of the world’s greatest race tracks. Through this unique lens, he guides us on a thrilling rollercoaster ride through the heart of high-stakes motor racing, sharing an unobstructed view of the pressures and exhilaration of high-speed competition. Dates: Thu 10 Booking and More Information

Jason Manford: A Manford All Seasons Jason Manford is back with his brand-new live show, A Manford All Seasons. Jason’s been busy since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. A Manford All Seasons is Jason’s latest comic offering that is set to hit the road in 2024, his iconic ‘expert observational comedy’ (The Guardian) is sure to be ‘comic gold’ (Mail on Sunday). Dates: Wed 16 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 09, Wed 16, Wed 23 Booking and More Information

Keri Hill Dance: All Stars 2025 All our dancers are taking to the big stage for the ultimate summer dance show. Dates: Fri 04 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 Booking and More Information

Meet & Greet: Guenther Steiner Enjoy a 30-minute preshow chat & Q&A with Guenther Steiner and his interviewer, James Hogg. You’ll get a hardcover copy of Guenther’s new book Unfiltered (RRP £22) with a personal dedication (and selfie!), plus official tour merchandise. Exact timings to be communicated the week before the show. Dates: Thu 10 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 07, Mon 14 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 01, Tue 08, Tue 15 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 08, Tue 15 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 10, Thu 17 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 10, Thu 17 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 21 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 03, Thu 10, Thu 17 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 03, Thu 10, Thu 17 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 07, Mon 14 Booking and More Information

Rhythm of the Dance Rhythm of the Dance will return to the UK in 2025, its 26th year of touring the world in over 50 countries. Featuring world class musicians who play live on stage, star vocalists singing live and world champion dancers, this mesmerising show is a completely captivating experience. Dates: Fri 25 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 10, Thu 17 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 09, Wed 16, Wed 23 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 07, Mon 14, Mon 21 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 07, Mon 14, Mon 21 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 01 Booking and More Information

Spotlight: A Leaders in Dance Summer Showcase Leaders in Dance returns with another jam-packed performance this July. Celebrating all things dance, the afternoon will include an array of styles, showcasing dancers from 4 - 88 years old, as they all come together to share the stage, and their passion for performing. Dates: Sun 27 Booking and More Information

Taylormania TAYLOR SWIFT ERAS TRIBUTE CONCERT

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the
leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self
obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises
to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you
will ever see
The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off,
Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more

Not to be missed TAYLORMANIA is coming to a theatre near you in 24/25
Dates: Sat 26 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 07, Mon 14 Booking and More Information

The Vicar Of Dibley This side splitting stage adaptation is brought back to the stage after seven years by PROJECT PLAY, following their hugely popular, “Christmas Special” tour. It’s everything you could possibly want it to be. It brings the exacting humour and characters to the stage that viewers have ‘roared’ at through their television sets.

Following the untimely death of the Reverend Pottle, Dibley has been appointed a new vicar though, as she is “a babe with a bob-cut and a magnificent bosom”, her reception proves to be less than welcoming.

From the somewhat inappropriate Owen Newitt to the dithering Jim ‘no-no-no-no’ Trott, the officious Frank Pickle to the culinary challenged Letitia Cropley, all the iconic villagers are portrayed, headed up by the pompous David Horton and his much put-upon son Hugo and then of course there’s Alice Tinker…………….………SIMPLY UNMISSABLE!! Dates: Fri 11, Sat 12, Sun 13 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 08, Tue 15 Booking and More Information