The Octagon Theatre

Arts front and centre thanks to funding award

Arts and culture across Somerset are set to benefit from the creation of a Somerset Cultural Strategy following a £30,000 grant awarded by Arts Council England. Over the next year, the aim is to prod...

A special thanks to our Foyer Club volunteers

With Volunteers’ Week taking place between 1-7 June this year, there isn’t a better opportunity for us at The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue to say thank you to our Foyer Club volun...

Paul Zerdin announces fundraising show for Name A Seat initiative; An Evening with Paul Zerdin, 15 J...

Paul Zerdin, the comedian/ventriloquist who won America’s Got Talent in 2015, returns to Yeovil’s Octagon Theatre on 15 June 2022 for an incredibly special theatre fundraising event -   AN EVENING WIT...

*PANTO ANNOUNCEMENT* Kathryn Nash is Fairy Bowbells

KATHRYN NASH ANNOUNCED AS FAIRY BOWBELLS Kathryn Nash is tickled pink to be returning to the Octagon for her 3rd Panto season! You might remember her as Snow White in Snow White and the Seven Dwarv...

*PANTO ANNOUNCEMENT* Thom Bradford is King Rat

THOM BRADFORD ANNOUNCED AS KING RAT   Thom is delighted to return home to the Octagon for what will be his fifth pantomime season in Yeovil! Last seen in 2020’s Nurse Nellie Saves Panto - Thom has...

The BSO’s 2022/23 symphonic season announced

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra today [11 May] announces its 2022/23 season filled with performances across the South West and beyond. From an innovative collaboration between two of the UK’s leading i...

Over £8,500 raised for good causes at our Ukraine events

Two events organised by The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue have raised a total of £8,684.85 which will go towards supporting the humanitarian and emergency work in Ukraine and neigh...

*PANTO ANNOUNCEMENT* James Bamford is Tommy The Cat!

JAMES BAMFORD ANNOUNCED AS TOMMY THE CAT! Having been where he first experienced stepping out on to a stage, and also where he made his professional debut, James is delighted to be returning this y...

Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal: Showing our support

Tickets are now on sale for two events organised by The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue that will mark our solidarity and support towards the humanitarian and emergency response work...

The Octagon Theatre development: Investing in a flagship venue for the arts and entertainment in Som...

We are delighted to share with you an update on the redevelopment plans for The Octagon Theatre that will see the current building transformed into a flagship venue for the arts and entertainment. We...

Over £9,000 raised for local charities

Two local charities, The Foyer Club and Yeovil District Hospital’s Breast Cancer Unit Appeal yesterday received cheques totalling more than £9,000. A bucket collection, organised by The Octagon Theat...

Additional funding sought for flagship arts and entertainment venue

South Somerset District Council’s Executive Committee will consider a report next week which will seek to agree recommending to Full Council later in the month an additional investment for The Octagon...

Welcome to our recent new staff

Since reopening The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue to the public again following our forced closure during the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve had a number of new full-time faces join o...

Our current Covid-19 precautions: February 2022

With coronavirus restrictions lifted across England, we wanted to highlight our current precautions in our venues we are asking from visiting patrons and the precautions we are taking as a venue. All...

What’s on in 2022: February - June

2022 is here and we have an action packed schedule here at Westlands Entertainment Venue which is sure to make you want to visit. Whether it’s action-packed adventurers / explorers or whether its come...

Pinocchio comes to town this February!

One for the family this February is Pinocchio which comes to The Octagon Theatre on Sunday 6th for two hour-long shows at 1pm and 4pm. Based in Bridport, Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company bring their...

Arts & Entertainment in South Somerset Survey

We’re carrying out this survey to help us learn more about our community/audiences/visitors and how we can give them the best possible experience. 

What are you looking at?

Over the past year, the Arts Engagement team at The Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue have provided support towards an exhibition of new work by artist Angela Charles exploring notions o...

Somerset Dance Brochure

The Octagon Theatre, Westlands Entertainment Venue, Take Art, The David Hall, The Playhouse Theatre and The Brewhouse have joined forces to bring you Somerset Dance, showcasing all of the incredible d...

South Somerset becomes a ‘Priority Place’ under Arts Council England’s bid to transform the country...

South Somerset has been designated a ‘Priority Place’ by Arts Council England as part of its three-year Delivery Plan which sets out their roadmap to implement the vision of their strategy Let’s Creat...

Architects appointed to help plan Octagon Theatre’s transformation

Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) has been selected to help design and develop proposed improvements at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil

Octagon Gallery Reopening

We are delighted to announce the reopening of our gallery space at The Octagon Theatre, with an exhibition curated by artist Miriam Sheppard in partnership with Somerset Art Works.

Join the Foyer Club!

WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE OCTAGON THEATRE & WESTLANDS ENTERTAINMENT VENUE'S FOYER CLUB?  BECOME A MEMBER OF THE FOYER CLUB The Foyer Club was formed in 1983 as a group dedicated to actively suppo...

The Octagon Theatre: Investing in a flagship venue for the arts and entertainment in Somerset

We are delighted to share with you an update on the redevelopment plans for The Octagon Theatre that will see the current building transformed into a flagship venue for the arts and entertainment. “O...

Wassail Theatre and The Octagon Theatre present Apples & Angels

Wassail and The Octagon Theatre Yeovil have teamed up to produce a new story celebrating the power of human connection and the communities that surround us. Apples & Angels is an all new, open air pr...

Venue guidance from the 19th of July 2021

Updated venue guidance in place from Monday 19 July 2021 Seating Plans Our seating plans will return to their normal capacities, including our restaurant and cafes. Masks In line with government gui...

Become a Literary Prize Winner Judge with the Yeovil Community Arts Association

Yeovil Community Arts Association (YCAA) has been very active in Yeovil for the past 18 years. The YCAA is an organisation dedicated to supporting opportunities and facilities for those involved and i...

Motionhouse to Perform on Location Across South Somerset

This summer we have invited Motionhouse to perform their outdoor production, Captive, at three locations in South Somerset, taking contemporary dance out of the theatre.

In The Spotlight: Move To Improve Graduate Steering Group

As part of our Move To Improve dance development project, we will be casting the spotlight on local dance professionals, artists, and choreographers. The initiative aims to connect Somerset's dance pr...

Councillors set to debate on potential £23 million investment for arts and entertainment in South So...

Councillors set to debate on potential £23 million investment for arts and entertainment in South Somerset In January, South Somerset Councillors are to debate whether to agree in principle to progre...

Community Artwork Display for The Octagon's Reopening!

To bring some colour to our venue and to celebrate local talent we publically invited Somerset Schools and local artists to display their artwork at the Octagon for our grand reopening!

In The Spotlight: Founder & Artistic Director of Project Dance - James Bamford

As part of our Move To Improve dance development project, we will be casting the spotlight on local dance professionals, artists, and choreographers. The initiative aims to connect Somerset's dance pr...

In The Spotlight: Octagon Academy Teacher & Director of Keri Hill Dance - Keri Hill

As part of our Move To Improve dance development project, we will be casting the spotlight on local dance professionals, artists, and choreographers. The initiative aims to connect Somerset's dance pr...

In The Spotlight: James Wilton Dance Company – James Wilton

As part of our Move To Improve dance development project, we will be casting the spotlight on local dance professionals, artists, and choreographers. The initiative aims to connect Somerset's dance pr...

In The Spotlight: Move To Improve Project Manager - Katey Leader

As part of our Move To Improve dance development project, we will be casting the spotlight on local dance professionals, artists, and choreographers. The initiative aims to connect Somerset's dance pr...

Decorate the Octagon ready for our grand re-opening!

Help us decorate the Octagon Theatre ready for our RE-OPENING on 11th December!

Let’s SHiNE Together!

We are delighted to present to you ‘Let’s SHiNE Together’, our first online flash dance! Let’s SHiNE Together is our online alternative to the Octagon’s annual community performance platform, SHiNE....

Octagon Theatre Coronavirus Update Regarding Cancelled & Postponed Shows

UPDATED 15.08.2020 AT 11:00 Due to the guidance outlined by Public Health England and in the best interest of our guests and employees, we can confirm that the following shows have now been cancelled...

Introducing our brand new, Move To Improve project!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: MOVE TO IMPROVE PROJECT At the Octagon Theatre we are proud to announce the official launch of our Move To Improve dance development project. The project announcement comes at a tim...