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Get ready for a Sizzling Summer 2025 at Westlands.
posted 14 Jul 2025
Get set for a fun-tastic time at Westlands Entertainment Venue this Summer!
There are a range of shows, screenings, summer schools, and one-day children’s workshops to keep the whole family entertained.
So take a look at we have to offer the family over the school holidays so you’ll always have something to do!
Family Shows
Starting with the British children’s TV icon, Fireman Sam will be on stage with the Great Camping Adventure.
Aimed for younger audiences (but we know all parents will LOVE it) Fireman Sam is set to rescue the day, again.
It’s full of fun songs and a story to keep your little one engaged.
Fireman Sam and the Great Camping Adventure
Sunday 20 July
Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it's up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!
Time: 12:30pm
Tickets: £17.50
Family Saver (4 tickets): £64.00
Please be advised the running time of the show is approx. 60 mins.
Didn’t get to see Taylor Swift Era’s concert last year? Well, Shake It Off and come and see the ultimate Taylor Swift tribute. Performed by self-obsessed swiftie, Katy Ellis leads the show in this ultimate recreation Era’s tribute concert.
Saturday 26 July
Taylor Swift Eras Ultimate Tribute Concert.
An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary recording artists of our time. Katy Ellis a self obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers promises to deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor Swift show you will ever see.
The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm and features all of Taylor’s much loved hits including ; Shake It Off, Blank Space, Love Story, You Belong With Me, Look What You Made Me Do, I Knew You Were Trouble and many, many more.
An upbeat concert for all of the family.
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: £27.00
Concessions: £25.50
Footlights: Discount Applies
This show is for fans of the young reader book series Tom Gates. An energetic, bright and vibrant show which is full of lively songs that brings the books to life.
Aimed for children 5 years +.
Friday 1 August
Based on the bestselling books by Liz Pichon, and brand new for 2025, Tom Gates EPIC Stage Show comes to our theatre bringing alive the illustrations and music that makes Tom Gates hugely popular around the world! With catchy tunes and hilarious performances, this fantastic new stage show brings the best of the Brilliant World of Tom Gates into one live show!
Age Recommendation: 5+
Time:12:30pm / 3:30pm
Tickets: £18.00
Concession / Child: £17.00
Family Saver: £66.00
(2 Adults & 2 Concession / Child or 1 Adult & 3 Concession / Children)
This immersive and thought provoking dance performance would be more suitable for an older family who has an avid interest in music and dance.
Project Dance was formed by James Bamford who grew up in Yeovil. He has championed local talent and continues to support Westlands Entertainment Venue and the inspiring dancers and performers across the South West. Local composer Charles Harrison as created an original score for the performance.
Project Dance Company Presents: BUSK
Thu 28 - Fri 29 Aug,
From the creators of Growing Pains and All That Matters, Project Dance Company presents BUSK, a gritty, heartfelt and unforgettable new story. Written and choreographed by James Bamford, BUSK promises to showcase the award-winning company’s roster of exceptional dancers, conveying a compelling story of redemption and hope.
As seen on BBC, Project Dance is a South West of England based dance company committed to creating theatrical productions suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds, by telling compelling, earnest and socially relevant original narratives.
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: £17.00
Concessions: £15.00
Screenings
Did you know we hold screenings of some of the major block buster films? Have a change of scenery and rather go to your local multiplex, come to us! We have free parking, sofa seating and a delicious range of drinks and snacks (check out our Boba Tea!).
Rating U
Mon 21 - Tue 22 & Thu 24 July
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Time: 11:00am / 2:30pm
Tickets from: £6
Rating PG
Mon 28 - Wed 30 July
As an ancient threat endangers both Vikings and dragons alike on the isle of Berk, the friendship between Hiccup, an inventive Viking, and Toothless, a Night Fury dragon, becomes the key to both species forging a new future together.
Time: 11:00am / 2:30pm
Tickets from: £6
Summer Schools and One-Day Workshops
During the Summer, The Octagon Academy and Westlands hold a range of Arts based Summer Schools and One-Day Workshops to keep your budding artist entertained.
Octagon Youth Dance Summer School
Mon 28 – Thurs 31 July 2025.
Join choreographer James Bamford and Project Dance for an inspiring and jam packed 4-day programme suitable for both absolute beginners and experienced young dancers.
Work towards producing your own dance production which will be presented at the end of the programme and learn the skills needed to bring a story to life through dance.
You will learn the fundamentals of a variety of styles including jazz, lyrical, hip hop and contemporary dance all whilst being supported in an encouraging, vibrant, and friendly environment.
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Times: 10am – 4pm daily, with a longer day on Thursday 31 July until the end of the performance
Final show: Thursday at 6pm
Ages: 7 - 16 years
Course fee: £110*
*All attendees given 2 free tickets to the final performance. More tickets can be purchased for £6.50 online or via the Box Office from 10am on Tuesday 29 July.
Create an Escape Room in a Day!
Thursday 14 August 2025
Ever dreamed of diving into the world of creative production, making epic props, and designing mind-blowing sets?
Join our squad at Westlands and team up with the amazing Saskia Tomlinson and Holly Miller, industry designers who've created designs, props and artwork for music videos, theatre shows, animations, films, and TV ads! Together, we'll craft an Escape Room, planning the storyline, creating characters, designing props, and setting up mind-blowing games. Get ready to bring our ‘Diner Escape Room’ to life and make it unforgettable!
Are you in? Let's make some magic happen!
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Age Group: 13 - 16 years
Price: £35
Tuesday 26 August 2025
Calling all budding actors, dancing kings & queens, divas and singers!
Come and sing-your-heart-out, dance the afternoon away and spend an action-packed day working with The Octagon Theatre to make an original mini play that you will create, stage and perform in just one day.
Participants will work together as a theatre company to stage the play, learning performance techniques as they go, to perform to family and friends at the end of the day.
Working with a musical director, choreographer and director participants will learn songs and routines all pieced together with a short script. We will work with the young participants and incorporate their ideas and experiences into the piece, therefore giving them the opportunity to explore their own creative ideas.
No prior experience is needed - just lots of enthusiasm. The workshop leaders will create a relaxed and supportive environment to have fun and build confidence.
Please let us know of any access requirements, specialist provision is available for SEND students, please contact Andrea MacLauchlan to arrange andrea.maclauchlan@somerset.gov.uk
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Age Group: 7 - 12 years
Price: £35
'Experience the Spotlight' with Project Dance
Friday 29 August 2025
'Experience the Spotlight' with Project Dance's Curtain Raiser Performance
The show is tonight and there is no time to spare!
Join choreographer James Bamford and Project Dance for an exciting and unique opportunity where you will learn a routine and then perform it that very evening in the Westlands Ballroom as the curtain raiser for Project Dance Company's production of BUSK.
Suitable for all abilities, learn what it takes to get a dance piece show-ready and experience for yourself the feeling of the spotlight on your face, dancing on stage, and the applause of an audience.
Venue: Westlands Entertainment Venue
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm, to be back for 5:30pm performance
Age Group: 7 - 16 years
Price: £20
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