Opera Della Luna presents

Opera della Luna returns with a new production of Lehár's classic operetta The Merry Widow. In a sparkling new English translation, this imaginative staging captures the glamour and decadence of turn of the century Paris while infusing the production with O...

The UK's No 1 Abba Tribute Concert Show

More than 40 years of ABBA hits has created an incredible musical legacy - a record-breaking movie, a smash-hit West End musical, chart-topping albums and singles plus the UK's no 1 concert show ...Thank You for the Music!
Performing so...

Elmo Makes Music

Monsters make music?  Yes they do and in wonderful ways, too!

Mark your calendar for a musical event like no other... monsters making music!

Your family's favourite Sesame Streetfriends are taking to the stage to share their love of ...

Find laughs aplenty at our new comedy club!

A cabaret style comedy club in our cosy cafe bar with a selection of award-winning comics, along with up-and-coming names on the circuit.

Compered by Mark Olver.

This evenings line-up:

Mark Olver -...

A celebrated virtuoso of the Flamenco guitar who has been voted into the top three guitarists in the world, Juan Martín is a native of Andalucía, where he still has a home in Málaga. He has recorded 18 albums, mostly as a composer and has several DVDs distributed by Warner Brothers and Mel Bay.

Over The Rainbow
The Life Story of Eva Cassidy

Starring Sarah Jane Buckley (Hollyoaks), Pauline Flemming (Brookside) and Rob McVeigh (Any Dream Will Do).

This is a compelling award-winning Musical, telling the...

Adventures, encounters and insights from the award winning cameraman whose TV credits include the epic wildlife series:Blue Planet,  Planet Earth,  Life,  Human Planet,  Ocean Giants  and  Frozen Planet.
Join Doug for an unforgettable evening as he takes you up...

The Ultimate QUEEN Experience

After over a decade on tour, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world's most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen.

Including fantastic performances of the most popular Queen hits as well ...

LOVE LIFTS US UP

The greatest love songs of all time, in perfect harmony, with Brit-Award winning singers BLAKE.

"Four Voices in Perfect Harmony"

Superstar vocalists Blake return with their spectacular 2012 show. Famous worldwide for creating unique harmo...

BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2008 winner of Best Album for Prodigal Son and Best Original Song for Never Any Good.

2010 Martin had an unprecedented 6 nominations for his CD,True Stories and a win for Best Traditional Track, Sir Patrick Spens.

The Martin Simpson Trio is a co...

Catrin Finch- Harp
Fiona Slominska- Flute

Former harpist to the Prince of Wales, Catrin Finch was nominated for a Classical Brit Award and performed for the ITV ceremony with Bryn Terfel. She also won an Echo Klassik award in Germany.   She has appeared with...

The 9-piece UK Pink Floyd Experience replicates the line-up of the full live Pink Floyd touring band of the late 80's and 90's.

With state-of-the-art sound and a spectacular light show, the aim is to perfect the atmosphere of the great Pink Floyd in concert!

Songs from...

Raymond Frogatt and his band, together with the combined talents of the Yetminster Irish Dancers and their band, look forward to entertaining you with an evening of music and dance.

Special Guest Raymond Frogatt is best known as a singer, songwriter and hit recorder of Red Balloon a...

Presented by Moscow Ballet - La Classique

The world-renowned Moscow Ballet - La Classique demonstrate their continued quality of dance and performances in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky's superb score.

The ballet is a favourite of b...

Tickets on sale from The Octagon Theatre from Monday 16th January 2012

South Pacific is considered to be one of the greatest Broadway musicals and won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. Several of its songs, including BaliHa'i, I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outta My Hair, Some Enchanted ...

Bruce James Productions Ltd. Presents

A Classic Farce By Dave Freeman

Starring Damian Williams

When Stanley and Brenda, on a motoring trip, obtain a room for the night, they consider themselves lucky - but not for long.
In less than an hour, Stanley find...

Alexander Sitkovetsky -Violin
Wi Quian -Piano

Alexander Sitkovetsky was born in Moscow in 1983 into a family with an established musical tradition.  Whilst studying at the Menuhin School he performed as a soloist with Lord Menuhin.  Recently he has appeared in many in...

On Friday 30^th March, 7.30pm, we will welcome two of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, Katya Virshilas and Pasha Kovalev. The show will comprise of exhibition dance routines by Katya & Pasha, featuring Rumba, Waltz, Foxtrot, Tango and many more. It will also include audience part...

The Blues Band was formed in 1979, by ex Manfred Mann group members, Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness, originally to play a few pub gigs on Paul Jones' nights off from his then full-time career as an actor in London's West and over 30 years later they are still going strong!

They are f...

Out Of My Head

With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton's brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century. Away from the...

Rockman Music Presents

Steve Steinman's Cult Rock Show

Set in New York in the year 2030, the undead are amongst us and livelier than ever, none more so than in club Live and Let Die, where aspiring singer Pandora arrives to audition for the resident vocalist position.&...

Swansea City Opera Presents

Swansea City Opera make a welcome return with a production of Mozart's popular and uproarious comic opera,Così Fan Tutte. SCO are known for their sparkling performances of comic opera and their Così will be no exception.

Beautifully staged i...

Direct From China

The highly awaited, internationally acclaimed production of ShangHi by Cirque Du Ciel comes to the UK this year - for the very first time!

A marvellous 2 hour extravaganza, originally directed by Cirque Du Soleil's Guy Caron, combines acrobatics, mode...

Live In Concert

A fantastic new show for 2012 from Hit Entertainment and Premier Productions, featuring Bob The Builder, Barney, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam, Thomas The Tank Engine and Pingu live on stage in concert!

The Little Big Club Live in Co...

Icarus Theatre Collective Presents

"Something wicked this way comes..."

Highly acclaimed Icarus Theatre Collective presents a bold and exciting performance of Shakespeare's most bloody and fear-filled tragedy.

The vicious, barbaric under...

JULIAN LLOYD WEBBER, Cello

Widely regarded as one of the most popular and creative musicians of his generation and now leading England'sIn Harmony programme, Julian Lloyd Webber won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music when he was sixteen and completed his studies in Gen...

Starring Margi Clarke (Coronation Street)

Following its sell-out tour of Scotland Hormonal Housewives is heading down south!

Join the Hormonal Housewives as they battle against weight gain, weight loss, mood swings, wine, PMS, men, going to the gym, waxing, stretch mar...

Bruce James Productions Ltd. Presents

Murder Mistaken

By Janet Green

A tense psychological thriller.

Written by film, television and stage writer Janet Green, whose credits include several films for the world-famous Rank Organisation, Murder...

Not the West End and touring musical, but the brand new sensational, inspirational box office smash hit concert show of the year.

Have the time of your life - come and experience the brand new spectacular featuring all the hits from everyone's favourite dance movie Dirty Dancing.

A BRAND NEW talent contest for Somerset and beyond!

The competition is open to people of all ages who can audition as individuals or groups. Whatever your talent is - singing, dancing, comedy poetry, pl...

Find laughs aplenty at our new comedy club!

A cabaret style comedy club in our cosy cafe bar with a selection of award-winning comics, along with up-and-coming names on the circuit.

Compered by Mark Olver.

This evenings line-up:

Mark Olver M...

Fresh Glory Productions Presents

A truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre that celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain's history - the Women's Land Army of World War II.

This delightful and often deeply touching play charts the persona...

Ballet Central's 2012 tour features new works from Mikaela Polley (Rambert Dance Company), Sharon Watson (Phoenix Dance Theatre) and Sara Matthews, as well as revivals by Matthew Hart, the late David Fielding and Ballet Central's founder, the late Christopher Gable.

This exciting pr...

Since 1954 the Chris Barber Jazz Band has been one of Europe's most successful traditional jazz bands. In 2012 the British jazz trombonist willcelebrate his 63rd year as a bandleader.

Today Chris Barber leads his 10-piece band, with its 7-strong front line, playing a wide selection ...

A new full length touring show from the acclaimed star of BBC2's Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle.

What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four year old boy, possibly find to write comedy about? Formerly stand-up'...

A cabaret event in the Café Bar

"One Man, one guitar and a voice sent express mail from heaven."
Time Out Magazine

Following the huge success of his recent special guest appearances in the UK with Eddi Reader and Fairport Convention, Kieran Goss will be returnin...

An interactive and colourful light inspired installation created especially for young children, followed by a free-flow Lightstream workshop for accompanied children aged 2-5 years.

Walk, crawl or shuffle through the Lightstream and explore a world of white lights, coloured lights, ...

Full Frontal 2012 Tour

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt, the UK's top male glamour show, perfect for a girls night out with your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous male stripper act the UK has ever produced. With special guest appearances on ...

Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition

Join Charles Hazlewood as he takes you on a roller-coaster ride through Mussorgsky's great romantic masterwork, exploring how the great Russian composer creates such accurate and arresting pictures in sound. Featuring live performance and even the pa...

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums interweave with layers of percussive soundscapes and delicate bamboo flute in a spellbinding display of precise choreography & sheer athleticism.

Through years of rigorous touring as Europe's leading taiko drum group, Mugenkyo have develope...

In Association With U.Dance

An exciting opportunity to see young, inspiring dancers from across Somerset perform on a professional stage.  Now in its 8^th year, Take Art's successful County Youth Dance Platform features more young dancers than ever, from a range of sc...

John McNally   Frank Allen   Spencer James   Scott Ottaway

The Searchers,with total record sales well in excess of 40 million, still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They continue touring the globe as much today as they have done throughout a ...

Return Of The Pirates Of The River Rother 2 In Stranger Tights

Ahoy there landlubbers! Don't miss this spectacular pirate adventure! Magic, mystery and mayhem are guaranteed, as Paul and Barry visit a Theme park for the day and decide to brave going on one of the daring Water rides. ...

Back By Popular Demand

From the North Pole to Sydney Opera House, via Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall, The Ukes of GB™ are touring planet Earth with their funny, stomping, toe-tapping, all-singing, all-plucking obituary of Rock and Roll and melodious light entertainment. You'll he...

We'll Meet Again presents a brand new show starring Marilyn Hill Smith, singing star from the West End tour of the Sound Of Music, together with an all star cast, including comedian Adam Daye.

The show brings the spirit of the wartime era alive, and recreates the music and memories that k...

Greatest Hits World Tour 2012

In this brilliant live anthology of all the crucial moments in the band's eventful evolution - which has received Mick Fleetwood's golden seal of approval no less - Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac is a must-see for any discerning disciple of this most iconic o...

The ultimate celebration of the sweet sound of Motown is back!

This stunning 100% live show combine's first class music together with the slickest choreography, and an amazing band to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

Find laughs aplenty at our new comedy club!

A cabaret style comedy club in our cosy cafe bar with a selection of award-winning comics, along with up-and-coming names on the circuit.

Compered by Mark Olver.

This evenings line-up:

Mark Olver M...

Bob Geldof has just released his new studio album "How To Compose Popular Songs That Will Sell" and will undertake some shows to perform tracks from the album and hits of The Boomtown Rats, presented by Tony Denton Promotions

These will be Bob's first theatre shows in ov...

Forever In Blue Jeans is a perfect feast of entertainment starring Carole Gordon & Bob Newman.  This terrific new production begins in the 1950s & 60s with Rock 'N' Roll favourites from Jerry Lee Lewis & Brenda Lee to The Beatles and The Monkeys and celebrates 50 years of Motown ...

Whole Lotta Led are now considered by many to be one of the greatest tributes to Led Zeppelin around. Their enthusiasm on stage is unequalled, with a stage presence full of magnetism that all audiences feel and share.

Keeping the spirit and songs of the legendary Zep alive with thei...

From Amateur Transplants:Adam Kay's Smutty Songs

Amateur Transplants frontman Adam Kay sits at a grand piano and sings smutty songs. With sell-out tours and Edinburgh Fringe seasons, his cutting-edge, darkly humourous re-imaginings of pop and rock classics have gained him a cult fol...

An evening with naturalist Nick Bakerand his favourite weird creatures!

Nick Baker is presenter of Channel Five's Weird Creatures, previous presenter of BBC One's The Really Wild Show and CBBC's Spring Watch.

Join Nick as he tells his favourite stories about discoverin...

Don't miss the brand new sing along version of the classic film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music.

The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your free goody ba...

Watershed Productions present the BBC Worldwide and Polka Theatre  production of Charlie and Lola's Best Bestest Play based on the characters created by Lauren Child, adapted by Jonathan Lloyd.

I have this little sister Lola.

She is small and very funny…

This exciting young company returns with a vibrant programme of works, ranging from the sensuality and lyricism of contemporary jazz to modern street dance, the rhythmic complexity of tap and the influence of jazz in musical theatre. an evening of song and dance not to be missed!

ww...

The Octagon Academy Presents

The Octagon Academy was launched in the autumn of 2010 and is the place to sing and dance for fun and enjoyment. Our range of dance classes have grown in popularity along with our choir who will perform for you this evening in a joyous celebration of mus...

Stars of BBC1's The Magicians and winners of the World Magic Awards: Best Comedy
Illusionists, twisted warlocks Barry & Stuart will be stunning audiences with their amazing new show, Show & Tell.

In the first half of the show, expect their trademark innovative tricks an...

It's party time again as That'll Be The Day comes rockin' back to Yeovil this summer!

The nation's favourite Rock 'N' Roll variety show features all the greatest hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. If you love classic-gold pop and good comedy, then take a trip down memory lane with over...

Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novella winner singer-songwriter Joan Armatrading MBE, is never one to rest on her laurels. She remains fresh, vibrant and current; no more so than when live, on stage, where music comes to life.

This tour guarantees a fantas...

Now with their biggest and most talented cast of Dancers, Singers, and Musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music and a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heart-warming tale.

Described by the Southampton Echo as ...

Find laughs aplenty at our new comedy club!

A cabaret style comedy club in our cosy cafe bar with a selection of award-winning comics, along with up-and-coming names on the circuit.

Compered by Mark Olver.

This evenings line-up:

Mark Olver -...

Dance Dance Dance is an exhilarating dance, music and singing spectacular, featuring a host of talented, local children, teenagers and adults. Performers will demonstrate a variety of dance styles including Hip Hop, Street Dance, Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Tap and Clog...

Dave Gorman's Powerpoint Presentation: Following a sell-out autumn 2011 tour; the man behind 'Are You Dave Gorman?' and 'Googlewhack Adventure' has announced extra dates for spring 2012 due to popular demand. Always one of comedy's most innovative thinkers this genre stretching performer is back…...

The dance factory presents an action packed dance show featuring their youngest dancers of 2.5 yrs right through to senior pupils and adults. The school will be performing all varieties of dance, from classical ballet, street jazz, zumba and hip hop. There will be something for everyone to enjoy ...

Murray from 'Flight of the Conchords'

Some say the world could end in 2012. But Rhys Darby has a plan.  He's fairly sure the superpowers each have a spaceship ready to launch on the eve of Armageddon. The trick is… to get onboard!

Rhys takes us on an autobiographi...

Stage4kidz is a drama group for children aged 4+, based in Chard & Crewkerne.  All aspects of putting on a stage show are explored in a fun and stimulating way - acting, singing, dancing, costume design, make-up, props, sound and lighting - culminating in various showcases throughout the...

Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon Abba and hot on the heels of the huge success of the Broadway Musical Mamma Mia this outrageous glittering production is a non-stop, fun filled party for everyone.
Featuring a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and dazz...

Toy Box Stories

Students from both Razzamataz Yeovil and Razzamataz Street join together to bring you an unforgettable evening of singing, dance and drama. The toys' stories unfold as the...

Kevin Bridges returns to the road in the Autumn of 2012 with a brand new show called the 'The Story Continues...' which follows up the huge success of his sell-out UK & Ireland tour of 2010.   Having made his debut on BBC 1's 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' in 2009 he has now g...

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He's promised to leave no straight unturned.  "Because I'm still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its  heterosexuals on the cusp, there's bound to be stiff competition", says Julian.&nbs...

Evolution Pantomimes in association with The Octagon Theatre

invite you to rub the mystical lamp and make a wish…

 ALADDIN

 For the Christ...