The Octagon Theatre

Kevin Kennedy celebrates 50 years of performing with dark new role in The Picture of Dorian Gray: A...

A golden milestone: Kevin Kennedy celebrates 50 years in show business.   The Coronation Street favourite, who started performing at just 14, is marking the milestone with one of his darkest roles ye...

Arts Engagement & Outreach: November 2025 News

Arts Engagement & Outreach: November News  Here’s a taste of what our Arts Engagement & Outreach team at The Octagon & Westlands have been busy working on this month…  Our Arts Engagement & Outreach...

Creative Commissions 2024-25

We are offering six small commissions for professional creatives and companies working in any artform to develop innovative ideas that reach and engage Somerset’s residents. We want to support project...

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...

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....