Theatre

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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

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

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

Chard Guildhall is among the venues hosting events across South Somerset over the next week

Chard Guildhall is among the venues hosting events across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 8-14, 2026

Broadway Amateur Theatrical Society has announced its January 2027 pantomime will be a new take on Sleeping Beauty

Broadway Amateur Theatrical Society has announced its January 2027 pantomime will be a new take on Sleeping Beauty

New twist on classic fairy tale coming to South Somerset in 2027

An array of performances are taking place across South Somerset over the next week

An array of performances are taking place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: July 1-7, 2026

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

Screenings 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: June 24-30, 2026

Albert Whitehouse with the actor playing King Charles II

Albert Whitehouse with the actor playing King Charles II

Young actors at Ilminster theatre group bring new musical to life

Various musical events are set to take place across South Somerset over the next week

Various musical events are set to take place across South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: June 10-16, 2026

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

Multicultural festival celebrating diversity to return to Yeovil

The cast holding an award.

The cast holding an award.

Ilminster theatre group praised for reaching finals of national drama contest

The Kilima Quartet is one of the performances taking place in South Somerset over the next week

The Kilima Quartet is one of the performances taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: May 27-June 2, 2026

A variety of music performances are being held across South Somerset over the next week

A variety of music performances are being held across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: May 20-26, 2026

The cast of Knockin' at Dave's Door.

The cast of Knockin' at Dave's Door.

Ilminster Entertainment Society named winner of 2026 Western Area Final in Frome

A theatre show based on the Spice Girls is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A theatre show based on the Spice Girls is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

South Petherton

What's on in South Somerset this week: May 13-19, 2026

Photo taken at the Warehouse Theatre before the performance.

Photo taken at the Warehouse Theatre before the performance.

REVIEW - I watched Ilminster Warehouse Theatre's 'Home I'm Darling'

The Chard Guildhall is to host a variety of events throughout 2026

The Chard Guildhall is to host a variety of events throughout 2026

Chard Guildhall announces line-up of exciting upcoming events

IES accepting the shield.

IES accepting the shield.

Ilminster Entertainment Society wins Somerset Drama Festival for eighth time

A variety of musical events are set to take place across South Somerset over the next week

A variety of musical events are set to take place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: March 18-24, 2026

IES winning the shield.

IES winning the shield.

Ilminster drama group set to defend seven-year winning streak at 2026 festival

An evening with Sir Geoff Hurst is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

An evening with Sir Geoff Hurst is among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: March 11-17, 2026

Another scene from The Actor's Nightmare short play.

Another scene from The Actor's Nightmare short play.

REVIEW - I watched Ilminster Warehouse Theatre's 'One Acts 2026' production

Chard Guildhall is among the venues hosting events in South Somerset this week

Chard Guildhall is among the venues hosting events in South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: February 18-24, 2026

A variety of stage shows will take place across South Somerset this week

A variety of stage shows will take place across South Somerset this week

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

The Monocle will be performed at the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Tuesday, February 3, at 7.30pm

The Monocle will be performed at the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Tuesday, February 3, at 7.30pm

French cabaret-inspired show coming to Yeovil next month

'The Monocle,' which blends cabaret, contemporary dance, and live jazz is coming to Yeovil.

'The Monocle,' which blends cabaret, contemporary dance, and live jazz is coming to Yeovil.

musical theatre

Show blending cabaret, dance and live jazz coming to Yeovil

A performance of the Wizard of Oz is among the events on in South Somerset over the next week

A performance of the Wizard of Oz is among the events on in South Somerset over the next week

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

Yeovil Town's upcoming clash with Aldershot Town is among the events on in South Somerset this week

Yeovil Town's upcoming clash with Aldershot Town is among the events on in South Somerset this week

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

Various pantomimes are among the events taking place across Somerset this week

Various pantomimes are among the events taking place across Somerset this week

Somerset events guide: December 30, 2025-January 4, 2026

A breakfast with Santa is among the events taking place in South Somerset across the next week

A breakfast with Santa is among the events taking place in South Somerset across the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: December 24-30, 2025

The Monocle will be performed at the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7.30pm

The Monocle will be performed at the Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7.30pm

Dance show inspired by Parisian club coming to Yeovil in 2026

A Christmas wreath-making workshop is among the events taking place across South Somerset this week

A Christmas wreath-making workshop is among the events taking place across South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: December 17-23, 2025

The White Rabbit played by Vicki Singleton and the doormouse.

The White Rabbit played by Vicki Singleton and the doormouse.

REVIEW: I saw the Warehouse Theatre's unique and exciting 2025 pantomime

A variety of Christmas concerts are among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

A variety of Christmas concerts are among the events taking place in South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: December 10-16, 2025

Chard's Christmas lights switch-on is among the events on across South Somerset this week

Chard's Christmas lights switch-on is among the events on across South Somerset this week

What's on in South Somerset this week: November 19-25, 2025

Blabbermouth Community Storytelling will be retelling the story of The Mistletoe Bough across various Somerset locations this Christmas

Blabbermouth Community Storytelling will be retelling the story of The Mistletoe Bough across various Somerset locations this Christmas

Haunting Christmas story with Somerset ties makes a comeback

A variety of performances are among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

A variety of performances are among the events taking place across South Somerset over the next week

What's on in South Somerset this week: November 12-18, 2025

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the legendary musician from his early influences to his tragic death, aged 22

Buddy - The Buddy Holly Story tells the story of the legendary musician from his early influences to his tragic death, aged 22

Popular West End and Broadway musical to visit Yeovil on tour

Classes will run on Saturday mornings and include chances to participate in seasonal concerts, take optional examinations, and create showreels, headshots, and CVs

Classes will run on Saturday mornings and include chances to participate in seasonal concerts, take optional examinations, and create showreels, headshots, and CVs

New musical theatre and performing arts school to open in Chard

Artist's impression of the revamped Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

Artist's impression of the revamped Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

Council agreed to spend £1.4m on Octagon Theatre revamp before consultation announced

There is an array of events coming to the Warehouse over the next few months

There is an array of events coming to the Warehouse over the next few months

Cultural Events

Ilminster theatre announce schedule for remainder of 2025

Herne View's Year Four children took to the stage for a performance of What a Knight! at the Warehouse Theatre, supported by a choir of Year Three pupils

Herne View's Year Four children took to the stage for a performance of What a Knight! at the Warehouse Theatre, supported by a choir of Year Three pupils

Ilminster school pupils shine in Warehouse Theatre production

The Octagon Theatre On Hendford In Yeovil. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby. Free to use for all BBC wire partners.

The Octagon Theatre On Hendford In Yeovil. CREDIT: Daniel Mumby. Free to use for all BBC wire partners.

Octagon Theatre

£15m Octagon Theatre regeneration plans delayed again

Cesare is set to embark on a tour of the South West, starting at Strode Theatre on Saturday, August 30 and concluding at Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Saturday, October 25

Cesare is set to embark on a tour of the South West, starting at Strode Theatre on Saturday, August 30 and concluding at Barnfield Theatre in Exeter on Saturday, October 25

Cultural Events

Classic Handel opera with West Country twist coming to Ilminster