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Yeovil theatre releases 1,000 £3 Aladdin tickets for families on low incomes

Lena has been cast in the EYB’s production of the Nutcracker

Lena has been cast in the EYB’s production of the Nutcracker

Martock dancer, 14, lands role in English Youth Ballet’s Nutcracker

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

An evening with Harry Redknapp is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: November 4-10, 2026

The Chard Folk Dance event took place on Thursday, October 29

The Chard Folk Dance event took place on Thursday, October 29

Halloween-themed lectern adds fun to lively Chard folk dance event

James Bamford founded Project Dance while still at school. Now he is putting down permanent roots in his hometown with a new studio.

James Bamford founded Project Dance while still at school. Now he is putting down permanent roots in his hometown with a new studio.

Community groups

New creative studio prepares to bring new lease of life to Somerset town

Soprano Ellie Laugharne, mezzo-soprano Louise Innes, and pianist Jonathan Delbridge (pictured) will perform at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, November 21

Soprano Ellie Laugharne, mezzo-soprano Louise Innes, and pianist Jonathan Delbridge (pictured) will perform at South Somerset Music Centre in Crewkerne on Saturday, November 21

Opera stars Ellie Laugharne and Louise Innes head to Crewkerne for concert

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Left to right: Jed Bennett, Ben Ingrey, Lee Brooks and Fin Gray during their Freddy-A-Thong challenge

Prostate Cancer UK

Yeovil friends raise over £700 for charity with 16-hour horror marathon

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Yeovil dancers earn roles in English Youth Ballet's The Nutcracker

Ceilidh band Fresh Aire recently entertained the Chard Folk Dance group

Ceilidh band Fresh Aire recently entertained the Chard Folk Dance group

Fresh Aire ceilidh band entertains Chard Folk Dance group

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

A variety of Halloween events are taking place across South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 28-November 3, 2026

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

The artwork, attributed to Dutch painter Hendrik Gerritsz Pot, fetched £70,000 at Lawrences Auctioneers during its Autumn Fine Art Sale

Somerset manor painting sells for £70,000 after £8,000 estimate

Clinton Rogers: What I loved and disliked about Glastonbury Festival

Jonathan Delbridge will present a piano concert inspired by the animal kingdom at South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, November 7

Jonathan Delbridge will present a piano concert inspired by the animal kingdom at South Somerset Music Centre on Saturday, November 7

Neuroinclusive animal-themed piano concert to be held in Crewkerne

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

Children and young people

Yeovil launches youth theatre company for National Theatre 2027 scheme

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

The Yeovil Literary Festival, featuring a talk by Sir Jeremy Hunt, is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 21-27, 2026

Grace Palmer and Helen Williams with Fresh Fiction Somerset Short Stories Volume One

Grace Palmer and Helen Williams with Fresh Fiction Somerset Short Stories Volume One

South Petherton

South Somerset anthology brings together 47 short stories from 26 writers

Natural Mr Universe champion’s recovery story returns in expanded biography

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Somerset Libraries is offering a programme of free, family-friendly activities at Wellington, Chard, and Priorswood libraries

Free family activities launched at libraries across Somerset

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

British singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse will take to the stage at The David Hall in South Petherton on Friday, October 30

South Petherton

Dan Whitehouse to bring deeply personal Only Love tour to South Petherton

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

The Somerset Inn Micropub, Chard.

Celebrity Traitors

Chard micropub features on Celebrity Traitors star's latest TV show

Andrzej Stach has won the Ilminster Arts Centre Photography Open Competition 2026, with his entry titled The Gambler

Andrzej Stach has won the Ilminster Arts Centre Photography Open Competition 2026, with his entry titled The Gambler

The Gambler wins top prize in Ilminster Arts Centre photography competition

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A play based on the band Joy Division is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 14-20, 2026

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

The recently concluded Somerset Art Weeks Festival 2026 transformed the county into a vibrant showcase of artistic talent and cultural exploration

Somerset Art Weeks draws to a close after 16 days of creativity

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Holly Watt, whose latest novel was inspired by her experience volunteering for the Samaritans, is among the authors set to appear at this year's Yeovil Literary Festival

Yeovil Literary Festival 2026 set to feature 40 events

Celebrity Traitors

Prince William tries to prise Celebrity Traitors spoilers from Ross Kemp in Somerset

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Tim Peake's latest show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: October 7-13, 2026

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

The Welkin will be performed at the Warehouse Theatre by the Ilminster Entertainment Society from Wednesday, October 28, to Saturday, October 31

Ilminster Entertainment Society to stage The Welkin later this month

Chard author G N Sweetland

Chard author G N Sweetland

Chard author launches third Tate Randall thriller, Fugazi

The remarkable connection between Leonardo da Vinci and Chard is being explored by author Gary Sweetland

The remarkable connection between Leonardo da Vinci and Chard is being explored by author Gary Sweetland

Long-lost ‘early Mona Lisa’ may have hung in Somerset country house

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A performance featuring Emily Portman is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 23-29, 2026

Chard Guildhall is among the South Somerset venues taking part in Heritage Open Days over the next week

Chard Guildhall is among the South Somerset venues taking part in Heritage Open Days over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 16-22, 2026

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

Louis Skupien inside the helicopter.

Somerset filmmaker to premiere new rare behind-the-scenes helicopter documentary

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

Among the events in South Somerset over the next week, CineChard is screening a mystery film as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 9-16, 2026

The Flying Fish will host its first Funny Fish comedy night on Saturday, September 19

The Flying Fish will host its first Funny Fish comedy night on Saturday, September 19

New comedy night featuring Robin Morgan to launch in Ilminster

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

A wedding show is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

National Theatre

What's on in South Somerset this week: September 2-8, 2026

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is set to tour its outdoor production Ride (not pictured) across Somerset from Tuesday, September 15

Vibrant dance show set to tour Somerset venues this autumn

The first-ever Swan Theatre Comedy Night will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Yeovil's Swan Theatre

The first-ever Swan Theatre Comedy Night will take place on Thursday, September 24, at Yeovil's Swan Theatre

Top comedian to appear at launch of new comedy night in Yeovil

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

Yeovil Town's latest home fixture is among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 6-September 1, 2026

Mr Dance has backed a cross-party letter from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for ADHD raising concerns about Channel 4’s upcoming programme, The Great ADHD Myth?

Mr Dance has backed a cross-party letter from the All-Party Parliamentary Group for ADHD raising concerns about Channel 4’s upcoming programme, The Great ADHD Myth?

Yeovil MP slams Channel 4 documentary for fuelling stigma against ADHD

Ricky Romain will showcase his sitar talent at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Friday, August 21, at 7.30pm

Ricky Romain will showcase his sitar talent at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Friday, August 21, at 7.30pm

Renowned sitar player set to perform in Ilminster this week

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

ChardRock 2026 saw tribute acts to Black Sabbath, The Darkness, and Queen

Chard music festival attracts hundreds and raises thousands for charity

A screening of a film by Chris Packham is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of a film by Chris Packham is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 19-25, 2026

A screening of The Playboy of the Western World is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of The Playboy of the Western World is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

National Theatre

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 12-18, 2026

Bill Revans column: What Brexit has meant for Somerset communities

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Chill on the Hill is set to take place at Ham Hill Country Park on Sunday, August 30, marking its fifth anniversary

Somerset Council

Family-friendly festival returns to Somerset this summer

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

During the festival, artist Sean Harris will present The Mendip Wolves at Ebbor Gorge

Somerset Art Weeks festival to explore cultural connections

A screening of André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A screening of André Rieu’s 2026 Summer Concert is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: August 5-11, 2026

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

Hit show coming to locations in Somerset on UK tour

Blokes Play Blues will play at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Saturday, August 1

Blokes Play Blues will play at The Millhouse in Ilminster on Saturday, August 1

North Dorset band to perform in Ilminster this weekend

A botanical illustration workshop is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A botanical illustration workshop is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 29-August 4, 2026

A variety of musical events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A variety of musical events are taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 22-28, 2026

A rare portrait by celebrated British artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A. achieved £72,500 in Lawrences Auctioneers' Fine Art Sale, following competitive bidding from collectors in the room, online and on the telephones.

A rare portrait by celebrated British artist Gerald Leslie Brockhurst R.A. achieved £72,500 in Lawrences Auctioneers' Fine Art Sale, following competitive bidding from collectors in the room, online and on the telephones.

Rare portrait by celebrated British artist went under the hammer for £72,500

Bethany Brown's School of Musical Theatre in Chard will open its doors to anyone 16 and above from September

Bethany Brown's School of Musical Theatre in Chard will open its doors to anyone 16 and above from September

musical theatre

Musical theatre school to start adult classes in Chard

An ABBA tribute act is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

An ABBA tribute act is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 15-21, 2026