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Displaying events between 01 September 2025 and 30 September 2025

Andre Rieu’s 2025 Maastricht Concert: Waltz The Night Away! Step into a night of music, romance, and celebration with André Rieu’s Waltz the Night Away! An all-new summer concert captured live from the stunning Vrijthof Square in his beloved hometown of Maastricht is coming to cinemas!
Each night, the Vrijthof transforms into a grand ballroom as André and his Johann Strauss Orchestra invite audiences of all ages to waltz under the stars. With timeless melodies and beautiful waltzes, this concert will take you on a journey filled with joy, love, and heartfelt emotion.
Let yourself be swept away by one of the most romantic events of the year, bigger and more dazzling than ever, on the big screen. Bring someone special and create cherished memories as you Waltz the Night Away with André Rieu — only in cinemas this summer! Dates: Mon 08 Booking and More Information
Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis 2025 Ben Portsmouth brings his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!
Witnessing sellouts on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London’s West End, join us for a stunning evening of Elvis’ most loved songs from the 50’s, ’68 comeback and the Vegas years.
With his looks, charm and charisma, Ben is the real deal! He continues to amaze audiences with his stage presence, with fans globally claiming, 'this is the closest you’ll ever get to the King!'.
Dates: Fri 05 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 04, Thu 25 Booking and More Information
Crown Ballet - Swan Lake
Widely regarded as the most iconic ballet of all time, Swan Lake is a masterpiece of Tchaikovsky’s genius. Featuring some of the most memorable music and breathtaking choreography, this production brings to life a timeless tale of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Swan Lake tells the captivating story of Odette, a beautiful princess cursed to live as a swan by day and a woman by night. When Prince Siegfried encounters a flock of swans while hunting, he is enchanted as one of them transforms into the lovely Odette. However, their love is tested when the devious Odile, who resembles Odette, threatens to destroy their bond. Will Siegfried’s love for Odette be powerful enough to break the curse?

Filled with mystery, romance, and emotional depth, Swan Lake has captivated the hearts of audiences for generations and continues to be celebrated worldwide.
 Dates: Sun 21 Booking and More Information
Dara O Briain: Re:Creation Dara O Briain is back with a brand new live show!

After the huge international success of his last tour, 'So, Where Were We?' which sold out 173 venues across 20 countries and was named UK Comedy Tour of the Year 2023 (Chortle), Dara's new show 'Re:Creation' sees one of Ireland's finest live comedians back doing his favourite thing: standing in a theatre, telling stories and creating madness with the audience. It's guaranteed to be a very, very, funny night. “Pure, undiluted comic genius” - Evening Standard

STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
Do not admit children younger than this even if accompanied with an adult

 Dates: Thu 04 Booking and More Information
Definitely 90's Definitely 90s: a celebration of the 90s with the UK’s best tribute bands. Featuring tributes to: The Prodigy, Oasis and the Foo Fighters.
If you’re a fan of the 90s, then you won’t want to miss this!
Age Restriction: 18+
 Dates: Sat 20 Booking and More Information
Flamenco Orígenes Join this exceptional group of traditional flamenco artists as they journey from one continent to the next exploring artistic expressions, delving deep into almost-forgotten knowledge and searching for true origins of the art form that we have come to know as flamenco. Dates: Thu 18 Booking and More Information
Harry Hill: New Bits & Greatest Hits The Badger Parade is back on!

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 Glorious Years of fun, laughter and low level disruption!
Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb and the origins of Tirimisu!
Guffaw with delight! As I delve into my back catalogue using my patented ‘Old Bit Randomiser’ for old favourites like ‘Interspecies Tennis’, ‘The time I went up in the Space Shuttle' and ‘When Nan got her hair caught in the knitting’ !
Cough Awkwardly! As Gary ,(my son from my first marriage) attempts to take over the business again.
Tap your Feet! As Stouffer The Cat spits a little Steflon Don!
Watch in Wonder! at the return of The Badger Parade with guest appearances from The Knitted Character and Abu Hamster
Plus one lucky audience member will get to join me in a double act!

SO GET ON BOARD THE LAUGHTER TRAIN !

 Dates: Thu 11 Booking and More Information
Heritage Talk: Right On Track! A Special Talk for Railway 200 2025 marks 200 years of commercial railways in Great Britain with September commemorating 200 years of the opening of the Stockton to Darlington Railway.

Join Heritage Co-Ordinator Joseph Lewis as we ‘board’ the special Heritage line for a tour through railway links in Yeovil and South Somerset from the Heritage Collection. From one of the oldest railway tickets in 1853 to one of the last tickets issues in the mid-1960s out to Langport West via Yeovil Town Station, Joseph traces the development of the railways, with a focus on the Hendford, Town Station and Pen Mill section.

We will also look at the companies that flourished as a result of the railways, including Aplin & Barrett, Clothier Giles & Co Glove Company and Westland Aircraft.

The talk will feature related railway items from the South Somerset Heritage Collection and reproduced railway tickets for ‘boarding!’
Dates: Thu 04 Booking and More Information
James Phelan: The Man Who Was Magic An enigmatic, dazzling, five star rated magic show from James Phelan - the magician most infamous for jamming the BBC switchboard after correctly predicting the lottery. This breath-taking show will leave you aching with laughter and dizzy in disbelief. You can’t afford to miss it. Dates: Fri 26 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 10, Wed 17, Wed 24 Booking and More Information
Joanne McNally 2025 After the success of her record-breaking tour The Prosecco Express, Joanne McNally returns with her hotly anticipated new stand-up show.
Hailed by Variety as One to Watch, McNally has been keeping herself busy by ruining men's lives (and her own) and now she's back; still single, still unfertilised, and laden with irreverent, ridiculous and hilarious war stories.

Join Joanne for a wild ride as she navigates situationships, revenge, frenemies and rejection in her 'Terrifyingly funny' (London Evening Standard) and 'Joyously nuts’ (Irish Examiner) trademark style.

With her last stand-up show crowned Ticketmaster IE’s Comedy Event of the Year, Pinotphile is destined for a similar future.

She's the co-host of award-winning podcast My Therapist Ghosted Me, and with riotous appearances on Taskmaster, The Jonathan Ross Show and The Big Fat Quiz of Everything, Joanne also hosts the hugely successful BBC Sounds series Joanne McNally Investigates: Who Replaced Avril Lavigne and Do Furbys Spy On Us?
STRICTLY 14+ Likely to be swearing and adult content
Do not admit children younger than this even if accompanied with an adult Dates: Fri 19 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 04, Thu 11, Thu 18, Thu 25 Booking and More Information
Michael Rosen's Double Bill of Poetry Poetry legend Michael Rosen presents his new one-person show Getting Through It, formed of a double-bill of monologues: The Death of Eddie and Many Kinds of Love.

In The Death of Eddie, Michael recounts the death of his son from meningitis at the age of 18. In Many Kinds of Love, Michael recalls how he contracted COVID-19 and spent 48 days in intensive care. He was put into an induced coma and had a 50% chance of dying.

Getting Through It is a powerful one-person show exploring grief and mortality. Dates: Wed 17 Booking and More Information
NT Live: Inter Aila Oscar-nominated Rosamund Pike (Gone Girl, Saltburn) is Jessica in the much-anticipated next play from the team behind Prima Facie.

Jessica Parks is a smart Crown Court Judge at the top of her career. Behind the robe, she is a karaoke fiend, a loving wife and a supportive parent. When an event threatens to throw her life completely off balance, can she hold her family upright?

Writer Suzie Miller and director Justin Martin reunite following their global phenomenon Prima Facie, with this searing examination of modern motherhood and masculinity.
 Dates: Tue 30 Booking and More Information
Octagon Junior Choir Dates: Wed 10, Wed 17, Wed 24 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 11, Thu 18, Thu 25 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 11, Thu 18, Thu 25 Booking and More Information
Paul Zerdin: Jaw Drop Tour 2025 Get ready for a night of laughter and jaw-dropping entertainment with the Paul Zerdin - Jaw Drop UK Comedy Tour! Featuring the remarkable talents of ventriloquist Paul Zerdin, the show brings to life a delightful cast of characters including Sam, the cocky teenager; Albert, the 96-year-old with a razor sharp wit; and the Baby, who hilariously believes the world revolves around him. Adding to the hilarity are Paul’s dim-witted American bodyguard Roger and an outrageous Urban Fox. This tour also marks the return of Paul’s TV and radio personality character, Alasdair Rimmer, who is eager to make a comeback with Paul’s help. As a former America’s Got Talent winner, Paul promises an evening of top-notch stand-up comedy and ventriloquism, including his famous human dummy routine with an exciting new twist. Don’t miss this unforgettable show! Dates: Sat 27 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 11, Thu 18, Thu 25 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 10, Wed 17, Wed 24 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 08, Mon 15, Mon 22, Mon 29 Booking and More Information
Stewart Lee vs The Man-Wulf In this brand new show, Lee shares his stage with a tough-talking werewolf comedian from the dark forests of the subconscious who hates humanity. The Man-Wulf lays down a ferocious comedy challenge to the culturally irrelevant and physically enfeebled Lee. Can the beast inside us all be silenced with the silver bullet of Lee's unprecedentedly critically acclaimed style of stand-up? Dates: Sat 13, Sun 14 Booking and More Information
The Haunting of Blaine Manor Tour In the spirit of M R James, England’s most accomplished ghost story writer ('Casting the Runes', 'Whistle and I’ll Come To You My Lad', 'The Haunted Doll’s House') and with a nod to the classic black and white film classics of Columbia Pictures, Metro Goldwyn Mayor, Universal Pictures and 20th Century Fox.
O’Byrne’s award winning production is a love letter to both the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Hammer Horror era. An appreciation of the fabulous characters played by the likes of Vincent Price, Peter Cushing, Bette Davis, Peter Lorre and more. It’s a thrilling haunted house chiller set in a manor with a twisted history of madness, witchcraft, tragedy and death, it’s the new 'The Woman in Black'.
Dates: Sat 06, Sun 07 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 15, Mon 22, Mon 29 Booking and More Information

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