WELCOME TO OUR SPRING/SUMMER SEASON BROCHURE! Magic days and enchanting nights lie in wait for you at The Octagon Theatre and our new ‘sister venue’ Westlands. We hope you’ll enjoy looking through a new brochure and with all the events for both venues you’ll be spoilt for choice! Following our packed Autumn/Winter season where our pantomime broke all records, being seen by over 29,000 people, we look forward to an even busier Spring and Summer as a new era for arts and entertainment arrives. We hope you will celebrate with us all the hard work that has gone into saving and refurbishing Westlands and that you will join us in making it a success.
We are so fortunate to have two superb venues and a range of first class entertainment here for you to enjoy. I am delighted to invite you to join us for a season packed with joy, entertainment and inspiration.
With Best Wishes Adam Burgan Arts & Entertainment Venues Manager and all the staff at The Octagon Theatre and Westlands
DON’T MISS OUT ON OUR FANTASTIC 2017 SUMMER SCHOOL PROJECTS! MONDAY 31 JULY - FRIDAY 4 AUGUST | 10AM - 4PM | AGES 7 - 14 PROJEC T PRICE:
£135
AND THE WINNER IS… The Oscars have arrived at The Octagon. It’s time to roll out the red carpet, put on your glad rags and join us for another fun-filled, action-packed week of singing, dancing and acting. Make new friends, show off your talents and work towards a spectacular show for friends and family to enjoy.
MONDAY 7 - FRIDAY 11 AUGUST | 10AM - 4PM | AGES 8 - 16 PROJEC T PRICE:
£110
ANOTHER DAY IN HAPPYVILLE A week-long summer school with Castaway Theatre Group will get you ready to present a fantastic panto adventure with all your favourite characters.
ACCESS FOR ALL Please see pages 42 & 43 for full details. If you need this information in large print please contact the Box Office. 2
WELCOME TO OUR ‘SISTER’ VENUE
ARE YOU READY TO REDISCOVER WESTLANDS? Re-opening at the end of March, Somerset’s newest entertainment venue promises a bold new programme of events and entertainment. Throughout the brochure you’ll discover plenty of performances, festivals and activities to attend and we are pleased to invite you to an ‘Open Day’ on Saturday 13th May. Save the date and join us to see the refurbished spaces in the complex and all the different facilities, activities and groups on site. With lots to discover for the whole family there will be plenty to see and do. We will share further details closer to the time so keep an eye on our website for further details. www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk
WESTLANDS BALLROOM DANCE CLUB STARTS 4 APR 2017
STARTS 5 APR 2017
LEROC is an exciting fusion of jive and latin dance styles which is easy to learn, great fun to do at parties, and is incredibly social. Never danced before? Two left feet? Not a problem - you’ll be dancing after your first class!
Wednesday evenings bring style and glamour to the fabulous Westlands. Ballroom & Latin with popular sequence. Varied programme of modern dance music. All levels welcome.
:: Minimum Age 18 :: :: All Abilities Welcome :: Tuesdays from 8 - 11pm I £7 per session www.leroc.com
8pm - 11pm Info: dancewestland.co.uk Members: £7.50 Visitors: £8.50 Dress: Smart Casual 3
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS...
THE FULL STORY LIVE
A FESTIVAL OF SONG Choirs from across the county join together for an evening of fantastic music and enchanting songs. The evening aims to demonstrate the range of different choirs in the region from school choirs, to those who are on the path to careers in the performing arts and those who sing for fun.
FRI 17 MAR | 7.30PM
SUN 19 MAR | 7.30PM
TICKETS: £25.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
TICKETS: £14 CONCESSIONS: £12.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
OCTAGON
LA SERENISSIMA
OCTAGON
OCTAGON
CHAS & DAVE:
Classical CONCERT
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BACH - Concerto for two violins VIVALDI - Violin concerto The Post Horn TELEMANN - Concerto in G for four violins CORELLI - Sinfonia to Saint Beatrice d’Este VIVALDI - Concerto for four violins in E minor
With sell-out performances of Tortoise & the Hare, Northern Ballet’s Short Ballets for Small People are not to be missed.
TUE 21 MAR | 7.30PM
WED 22 MAR | 2PM, 4PM & 6PM
TICKETS: £19.50 CONCESSIONS: £18 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £16.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
BAND A TICKETS: £7 CONCESSIONS: £6 BAND B TICKETS: £6 CONCESSIONS: £5 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
Photo Credit: Brian Slater
SERIES
MARCH HIGHLIGHTS... OCTAGON
OCTAGON
Join Ballet Theatre UK in one of the greatest ballets of all time, Giselle a tragically romantic tale of passion, heartbreak and enduring love.
The lead singer of Amen Corner and his remarkable band bring hit after hit in a night of fantastic live music.
SAT 25 MAR | 7.30PM
FRI 24 MAR | 7.30PM
TICKETS: £17.50 CONCESSIONS: £16 UNDER 16s/GROUPS 10+: £13.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
TICKETS: £21 CONCESSIONS: £19.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
WESTLANDS
ROH ENCORE SCREENING: THE SLEEPING BEAUTY This event is an encore screening.
WED 29 MAR | 7PM TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £14 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES Please note all tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy for improvements to the venue.
TUE 28 MAR - SAT 8 APR | 7.30PM NIGHTLY, 2.30PM SAT MAT 1 APR OPENING NIGHT & MATINEE: £15 ALL OTHER TICKETS: £18 (No performance Sun 2 Apr).
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JOEL DOMMETT: LIVE
RICH HALL’S HOEDOWN Join Rich and his virtuoso musical mates for a mash-up of music, comedy and gratuitous coloration featuring the very best of comedy and music.
Fresh from his hugely memorable performance on 2016’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, one of the UK’s most energetic and exciting comedians returns to the road with his solo show, Joel Dommett: LIVE.
Performing will be Rich’s regular band of talented and chronically unemployable urchins. The floor will reek of liquor and spent dreams.
Age Recommendation: 14+
Age Recommendation: 16+
This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
SAT 1 APR | 8PM TICKETS: £18.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £16.50 STUDENTS: £11.50
WESTLANDS
FRI 31 MAR | 8PM
ROH ENCORE SCREENING: MADAMA BUTTERFLY CIO-CIO-SAN Ermonela Jaho B.F. PINKERTON Marcelo Puente SHARPLESS Scott Hendricks SUZUKI Elizabeth Deshong MUSIC Giacomo Puccini CONDUCTOR Antonio Pappano DIRECTORS Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier This event is an encore screening.
John Cooper Clarke shot to prominence in the 1970s as the original ‘people’s poet’.
Please note all tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy for improvements to the venue.
This performance contains strong language and may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
THU 6 APR | 7.30PM PREMIUM TICKETS: £27.50 TICKETS: £22.50 CONCESSIONS: £17.50
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £14 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
SUN 2 APR | 2PM
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DR JOHN COOPER CLARKE
SOLD OUT
JUSTIN’S PARTY BAND A TICKETS: £19 CHILDREN: £17 BAND B TICKETS: £17 CHILDREN: £15
WESTLANDS
SAT 8 APR | 11.30AM & 2.30PM
Now you can give the gift of...
GREAT entertainment at The Octagon Theatre & Westlands
Join our heroes Robin Hood and Maid Marian in this swashbuckling, arrow-slinging, tightswearing comedy adventure! With an all-star cast, including Britain’s Got Talent Winner George Sampson as Robin Hood, children’s TV favourite Dani Harmer from CBBC’s Tracy Beaker and Strictly Come Dancing as Maid Marian and X-Factor RunnerUp Andy Abraham as the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham. From the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast, Enchanted Entertainment return this Easter with another fantastic pantomime for all the family. Robin Hood will be packed full of laugh-outloud comedy routines, stunning dances, show-stopping songs and heaps of audience participation… Oh yes it will!
SUN 9 APR | 6PM MON 10 APR | 1PM & 5PM TICKETS: £20 CONCESSIONS: £18 FAMILY SAVER: £69
OCTAGON
Gift Vouchers make the perfect present for a friend or loved one, allowing them to enjoy the event of their choice. Available from the Box Office or online via: www.octagon-theatre.co.uk www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk
(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT, 3 CHILDREN)
GROUPS 10+: £19 GROUPS 20+: £18
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Classical
SINFONIA CLASSICA WITH JENNIFER PIKE & TIMOTHY RIDOUT
CONCERT SERIES
Violin: JENNIFER PIKE Viola: TIMOTHY RIDOUT MOZART Serenade in D K.185 *MOZART Sinfonia Concertante for Violin & Viola, K.364 TCHAIKOVKSY Serenade for Strings *Pieces featuring named soloists.
TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £23.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £22 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TUE 11 APR | 7.30PM
JASPER CARROTT’S STAND UP AND ROCK
Poptastic is the biggest Pop Party Yeovil has ever seen with all the classic hits from some of the UKs biggest 90s & 00s pop acts! Live performances of the biggest hits from these amazing bands, who between them have sold 50 million records worldwide, and a DJ spinning the cheesiest pop from the 90s and 00s - Steps, Spice Girls, Aqua - we’re not ashamed to admit we love them too!
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Dress up to win a bottle of Prosecco as our host will be handing out prizes to the ‘best dressed’. Party on with confetti, balloons and lots of fun. So get your friends together and enjoy the biggest party in town. Over 18s only.
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FRI 14 APR | 8PM TICKETS: £20
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £28.50 CONCESSIONS: £27
OCTAGON
WED 12 & THU 13 APR | 7.30PM
TICKETS: £15 ADD UNDER 12s: £10
ROH ENCORE SCREENING: JEWELS
Are you ready for Dick & Dom Live! The legends of Children’s TV, Dick & Dom are about to be unleashed at The Octagon Theatre! This show promises to get the whole family on their feet. Full of madcap challenges and audience participation games that will guarantee to have you in stitches. This is a show you won’t want to miss! The BAFTA winning stars of such memorable shows as Diddy TV, Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom, The Legend of Dick & Dom and of course Dick & Dom in Da Bungalow will be live on stage bringing their unique bundle of fun and anarchy to life! WARNING - You may get messy.
(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT, 3 CHILDREN)
George Balanchine’s evocation of the sparkle of emeralds, rubies and diamonds is a brilliant ballet classic.
SUN 16 APR | 2PM TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £14 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES Please note all tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy for improvements to the venue.
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £13 CHILDREN: £11 FAMILY SAVER: £44
CHOREOGRAPHY George Balanchine MUSIC Gabriel Faure, Igor Stravinsky and Pyotr Il’yich Tchaikovsky CONDUCTOR Pavel Sorokin
This event is an encore screening.
OCTAGON
SAT 15 APR | 2PM & 6PM
WESTLANDS
SAT 15 APR | DOORS 7PM BOXING FROM 8PM
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JON RICHARDSON: THE OLD MAN
SWANSEA CITY OPERA PRESENTS
Age Recommendation: 14+ This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
SOLD OUT
OCTAGON
WED 19 APR| 8PM TICKETS: £21.50
by LÉO DELIBES Director & Set Design: BRENDAN WHEATLEY Musical Director: JOHN BESWICK Costume Design: GABRIELLA INGRAM Sung in English.
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£25
Membership now applies to The Octagon & Westlands Benefits include: o o o o
Discounted tickets for most shows Priority booking period Priority notice (via email) of all new events Returns list exclusive to Footlight Members
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As so often with operas that become famous for a particular tune, Lakmé contains many other hidden musical gems including the stratospheric and challenging Bell Song. There will be a pre-performance talk about the opera and production given by the Artistic Director of Swansea City Opera, Brendan Wheatley.
THU 20 APR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £21 CONCESSIONS: £19.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
For more information call 01935 422884 or visit: www.octagon-theatre.co.uk or www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk
This jewel of an opera is best known for the famous Flower Duet, which has become one of the most familiar numbers any composer, in any genre, has ever written, even used by our national airline on TV ads as the peaceful accompaniment to a jetliner floating through wispy clouds!
LEE NELSON: SERIOUS JOKER After getting into trouble for sneaking into places he shouldn’t be, Lee Nelson is back where he most definitely should be: live on stage with his brand-new, laugh-out-loud, best ever stand-up show.
Yeovil Beer Festival is back for a 5th year and returns to the newly refurbished Westlands.
“Comedy Legend” The Sun This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
EXTRA DATE AD DED DUE TO POPULAR DE SATURDAY 22 MAND APRIL
THE DANCE FACTORY PRESENTS
A brand new stand-up show for 2017 from the comedian you’ve seen on The Chris Ramsey Show (Comedy Central), Virtually Famous (E4), I’m A Celebrity: Extra Camp (ITV 2) and various newspapers when he was wrongly arrested in a hotel in his LIMITED underpants. AVAILABILI
Talented dancers from The Dance Factory, Yeovil will showcase their work in a highly entertaining performance of dance and will be raising money for the Yeovil Community Arts Association.
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This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
WED 26 APR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £21
OCTAGON
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £16
FRI EVE 6PM - 11PM: £7 SAT AFTERNOON 12NOON - 5PM: £7 SAT EVE 6PM - 11PM: £10 SAT ALL DAY 12 NOON - 11PM: £15*
CHRIS RAMSEY IS THAT CHRIS RAMSEY?
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
SUN 23 APR | 7PM
FRI 21 & SAT 22 APR
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £21
Over 18s only. *There will be an hour gap between 5 and 6pm.
OCTAGON
FRI 21 & SAT 22 APR | 7.30PM
There will be the usual wide selection of Real Ales and Live Ciders along with live music and hot food.
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SAM BAILEY: SING MY HEART OUT Hot off the back of her portrayal of Mama Morton in the critically-acclaimed show Chicago, X Factor winner Sam Bailey returns to the stage with her very own live show. The Sing My Heart Out tour is set to coincide with the release of Sam’s new album of the same name, and as the title suggests is guaranteed to showcase the former prison-officer’s powerhouse vocals.
After a sell-out show in 2016 UK Pink Floyd Experience will be making a welcome return. With two and a half hours’ worth of songs from every iconic Floyd album. This show pleases Pink Floyd fans of all ages.
“Incredible voice” Gary Barlow
Bass player and vocalist David Power enthuses, “We are always pleased with the positive reaction to the show, it seems we leave audiences on a Pink Floyd high!”.
TICKETS: £20
OCTAGON
FRI 28 APR | 7.30PM
THE BLACK DYKE BAND
SAT 29 APR | 7.30PM
VIP TICKETS: £76 TICKETS: £30.50
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TICKETS: £23 CONCESSIONS: £21.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
THU 27 APR | 7.30PM
OCTAGON
VIP Tickets Include: best seats in the house, photo opportunity with Sam and souvenir laminate.
The Black Dyke Band is the most recorded band in the world, with over 350 recordings, and growing every year. It is also the most successful contesting band in the world.
BALLET THEATRE UK:
Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, Alice meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. Basing his ballet on Lewis Carroll’s muchloved children’s books, Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, Ballet Theatre UK’s Artistic Director Christopher Moore has created a captivating piece, brimming with wit, humour and charm. With its whimsical flights of imagination, eclectic music and joyful dance, Alice in Wonderland is delightful entertainment or all ages.
THE FUREYS For over 39 years, Ireland’s legends The Fureys have been selling out concerts worldwide. They return again for another great night of Irish music, songs and stories. Hear them sing their timeless classics including When You Were Sweet 16, I Will Love You, The Green Fields of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare to Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy, Steal Away plus songs from their new CD The Times They Are A Changing. Their emotive songs stir many emotions... tears and laughter, sadness and joy.
WED 3 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £20.50 CONCESSIONS: £19 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £17.50 CONCESSIONS: £16 UNDER 16s/GROUPS 10+: £13.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
SUN 30 APR | 2.30PM
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THE ALL-STAR STAND-UP TOUR 2017 The All-Star Stand-Up Tour is back in 2017 with three more top comedians alongside returning compere Jarred Christmas. This year’s line-up includes Canadian one-liner king and star of Mock The Week and Live At The Apollo, Stewart Francis, from Phoenix Nights and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Justin Moorhouse, and the BAFTA award winning Jim Tavare, as seen on The Sketch Show, three Royal Variety Performances and in Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban.
“One of the funniest men to pick up a microphone” Time Out on Jarred Christmas
BLAKE: SONGS FROM STAGE & SCREEN Fresh from recent appearances on the Graham Norton Show, Strictly Come Dancing and The One Show, British harmony trio Blake present a brand new tour featuring the finest songs from stage and screen, with projections and lighting that bring the cinematic magic to life. Linked together with the boys’ famous improvised banter, the show features music from Hanz Zimmer, Ennio Morricone, Leonard Bernstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Leonard Cohen, The Beach Boys and many more. This is the ultimate celebration of movies and musicals, all sung in thrilling vocal harmony.
Age Recommendation: 15+ This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
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FRI 5 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £21.50 CONCESSIONS: £20.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
THU 4 MAY | 7.30PM
LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENT THE OLIVIER AWARD WINNING COMEDY
Grab your platforms and flares for a journey back in time to when ABBA dominated the charts and ruled the airwaves! Thank ABBA For The Music is a two-hour theatre spectacular that captures all of the magic and excitement of one of pop history’s most successful and entertaining live bands. Featuring all of ABBA’s greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Take A Chance On Me, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!, Knowing Me Knowing You, Fernando, Super Trouper and many more!
DIRECTOR Michael Cabot DESIGNER James Perkins LIGHTING DESIGN Andy Grange SOUND DESIGN Holly Curtis CAST John Dorney, Ged McKenna, Summer Strallen, Moray Treadwell 1938. Hampstead, London. Sigmund Freud has fled Nazi-occupied Austria and settled in leafy Swiss Cottage. The ageing Freud intends to spend his last days in peaceful contemplation but, when Salvador Dali pays a visit and discovers a naked woman in the closet, eye-popping mayhem ensues.
“A custard pie of comic brilliance” Time Out
“Fabbatastic Night Out”
Age Recommendation: 15+
Times & Star
TUE 9 & WED 10 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £16 CONCESSIONS: £14.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
SAT 6 MAY | 7.30PM
This performance contains adult material that some might find offensive.
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SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Direct from its success in London’s West End, a sold out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back!
A fantastic theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rock’s greatest icons, Rod Stewart - from street busker through to international superstar!
Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!
Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming the persona of this legendary singer-songwriter and performer right down to the last detail from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time.
“Fantastic”
The show includes all the massive hits from Rod’s incredible career.
Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2
“I’ve seen some Rods in my time but Paul is the best one I’ve ever seen”
“Authentic and Exciting” The Stage
Don Stewart, (Rod Stewart’s brother)
16 BOX OFFICE 01935 422884
SAT 13 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £22.50 CONCESSIONS: £21 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £20 CONCESSIONS: £18.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
THU 11 MAY | 7.30PM
The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
TICKETS: £25
THE SEARCHERS
OCTAGON
WED 17 MAY | 7.30PM
John McNally, Frank Allen, Spencer James, Scott Ottaway. The Searchers’ remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet, Needles and Pins, Don’t Throw Your Love Away, Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. There is no doubt that the decade that gave us The Beatles as well as The Searchers and many others was very special and will go down in history as being the most imaginative period of music creativity and expression. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning 5 decades.
Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny ability to recreate the vocal talents of legend Roy Orbison, Barry Steele is quite simply unmissable as he and his fabulous cast take you on a journey back in time. The production also features classic hits from the swinging ‘60s and The Travelling Wilburys.
THU 18 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £21 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
SUN 14 MAY | 7.30PM
THE ROY ORBISON STORY
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KATE RUSBY
ENCORE SCREENING
Of all the stars in Folk Music’s wondrous firmament few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby. A remarkable interpretive singer, Kate’s soulful vocals resonate with the wistful beauty of an earthbound angel. Inhabiting a lyric with unforced conviction - no matter how old or how modern - she has that rare ability to transport her audience, of touching them emotionally and making each tune live vividly within their experience and imagination. Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making together with a selection of fresh new songs from her latest album Life in a Paper Boat (Autumn 2016 release). As ever, she will be joined on stage by the cream of British folk musicians who form her band.
Oscar Wilde’s much-loved classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest, will be screened at Westlands. Having opened to critical acclaim with 4 star reviews from The Guardian, The Times, The Evening Standard, The Daily Mail, The Independent and The Stage, this new production stars one of Britain’s best-known stage, screen and television actors, David Suchet (familiar to millions of TV viewers as the detective Hercule Poirot), who plays the role of the formidable Lady Bracknell.
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FRI 19 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £23 UNDER 16s: £17 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £10 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £9 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
THU 18 MAY | 7.15PM
This award-winning production, endorsed by Frankie Valli himself, celebrates the music of one of popular music’s most successful bands of all time. Take a step back in time with an anthology of classic hits including Grease, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale of, of course, Let’s Hang On! Complete with a brand new stage design for 2017, prepare for an electric atmosphere and don’t be surprised to find yourself on your feet and dancing before the night is over!
“You guys are dynamite!”
The biggest 80s Party is coming to Yeovil with special performances from Eurovision Winners Cheryl, Mike and Jay of Bucks Fizz and Pop Superstar Sonia! Our DJ will be playing the biggest dance hits from the 80s and there will be confetti, balloons and lots of fun! Get your perms or mullet at the ready, grab your shoulder pads and get in your brightest colours to win a bottle of Prosecco as our host will be handing out prizes to the ‘best dressed’. Get your friends together and enjoy the biggest 80s party in town.
Frankie Valli
“These guys are absolutely brilliant”
Over 18s only.
The Paul O Grady Show
SAT 20 MAY | 8PM TICKETS: £15
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £23.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
SAT 20 MAY | 7.30PM
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PRIMA PRODUCTIONS PRESENT
CINDERELLA Talented dancers from across the South West and other regions come together to perform the magical ballet of Cinderella. Prima Productions is made up of children who will dance all roles in this full length ballet.
BALLET CENTRAL
TICKETS: £16 CHILDREN: £13
OCTAGON
SUN 21 MAY | 6PM
Ballet Central’s diverse range of dance and theatre returns under the auspices of its new artistic director Christopher Marney. See the company’s young and dynamic dancers on the cusp of their professional careers showcasing newly commissioned works and celebrated masterpieces. The repertoire for this year’s tour features work by Sir Matthew Bourne, Indigo Children by Royal Ballet artist in residence Liam Scarlett, and a new version of the ballroom scene from Romeo & Juliet by former English National Ballet’s Jenna Lee. It also includes a specially created work by Christopher Bruce, as well as excerpts from Petipa’s La Bayadere and The Nutcracker. The tour will also feature a scene from Dracula, choreographed by Michael Pink from the original production directed by Christopher Gable in 1996.
INTERACTIVE SCREENING: THE PRODUCERS
Photo Credit: Bill Cooper
Mel Brooks’s satirical comedy about two producers trying to make a Broadway flop (for tax reasons) won him an Academy Award. Anil Gupta, producer of The Office, Goodness Gracious Me and Citizen Khan, discusses the film after the screening. Release Date: 1968 Age Guidance: PG
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“…dancers at their very best” DanceEurope July 2016
WED 24 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £17 CONCESSIONS: £15.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £11 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £9 CONCESSIONS: £5
WESTLANDS
SUN 21 MAY | 2.30PM
This family-friendly show is ideal for dance enthusiasts as well as those new to ballet. Don’t miss this opportunity to see these highly talented dancers at the peak of their training.
ENDELLION QUARTET & GUY JOHNSTON, CELLO
Classical CONCERT SERIES
Cello: GUY JOHNSTON BRAHMS - Quartet in A minor Op.51 No.2 *SCHUBERT - Quintet in C D.956 One of the world’s leading quartets return to the series with Guy Johnston to perform the Schubert Quintet, one of the greatest works in the string repertoire.
NATHAN CARTER
*Pieces featuring named soloists.
TICKETS: £19.50 CONCESSIONS: £18 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £16.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
THU 25 MAY | 7.30PM
As one of Ireland’s biggest live music acts, Nathan is developing into a household name, with tracks from Stayin’ Up All Night becoming hits, such as Wagon Wheel and I Wanna Dance.
PASHA KOVALEV
Now, the charismatic performer will embark on a nationwide tour, including a very special date at the prestigious London Palladium.
Pasha Kovakev from Strictly Come Dancing and his fantastic dancers are back again touring the UK with their completely brand new show.
Growing up in a house where Country and Western music filled the air, Nathan was exposed to classic songs of Johnny Cash, Don Williams and Dolly Parton. From the tender age of 4 years old, not only learning to play guitar, piano and accordion, which plays a vital part in his live show, Nathan quickly became head chorister in the Liverpool Boys Choir where he toured the world and even performed in front of the Pope in Rome.
Expect all your favourite dances, stunning costumes, great music, chat and fun for all the family.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY
FRI 26 MAY | 7.30PM TICKETS: £27.50
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £25 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
FRI 26 MAY | 7.30PM
Following on from a 2016 that saw him beat both Beyoncé and Drake to a Number 1 Album in his native Ireland, Country-Pop crossover star Nathan Carter has announced a huge run of UK tour dates for 2017.
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HENNING WEHN: WESTPHALIA IS NOT AN OPTION LIMITED AVAILABILITY
Join German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn for an evening of Teutonic jolliness at its best. Age Recommendation: 16+. This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
TICKETS: £19.50
WESTLANDS
SAT 27 MAY | 8PM
JOIN OUR TEAM! Following on from the success of Sid’s Show we venture into an underwater world via a fish tank to discover what a mermaid is doing with Sid’s TV remote control, who has her pearls and whether Sid can make friends with a dangerous shark or not! This hugely exciting, colourful underwater adventure bubbles over with sea creatures, songs, stalagmites, stalactites and wave after wave of educational interaction. Sid has produced a fantastic treat for families with children aged 3+. It’s a must see!
TICKETS: £13 CHILDREN: £11
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OCTAGON
SAT 27 MAY | 11AM & 2PM
WE ARE NOW RECRUITING FOR CASUAL CAFÉ BAR, BOX OFFICE AND TECHNICAL STAFF AT THE OCTAGON THEATRE & WESTLANDS. For more information visit www.octagon-theatre.co.uk www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk or call 01935 422884.
MOYA BRENNAN: VOICE OF CLANNAD When Bono stated recently, “I think she has one of the greatest voices the human ear has ever experienced”, he was heralding what many people know already about The Voice of Clannad, Moya Brennan. She sings like nothing you’ve ever heard before! So it makes sense that her live solo shows - with all the musicality and power of Clannad but with added, heart-warming intimacy - should be such a rich and moving experience. Her effortless vocals and timeless music pay homage not only to her vibrant traditional Irish heritage but also her grasp of contemporary forms. With Clannad she rose to prominence with a pioneering approach to traditional music which has garnered them 15 million record sales worldwide and a string of awards, including a Grammy in 1998. Their sound has since become the benchmark for the Celtic music genre. Supported by
SeeAbility’s young ambassador, Isabella Moore, has challenged a whole new crop of local stars to learn how to dance and raise funds for SeeAbility, a charity that, through their Children in Focus campaign, helps children up and down the country who suffer from sight loss and other disabilities. So join us for another night of glitter and sparkle as the Class of 2017 take on a dance challenge that will see them foxtrotting, jiving and waltzing to some iconic movie themes. Who will win the coveted SeeAbility ‘Sparkle’ Trophy this year? That all comes down to you, our fabulous audience. So splash on the glitter and throw on a sequin or two before joining us for a dance extravaganza at the movies! SeeAbility.org (Registered Charity number: 255913)
FRI 2 JUN | 7PM TICKETS: £13 CONCESSIONS: £9.75
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £22 CONCESSIONS: £20.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
WED 31 MAY | 7.30PM
Strictly SeeAbility is back and this year we are going to be at the movies!
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INTERACTIVE SCREENING: TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD This film based on Harper Lee’s Pullitzer prize-winning novel of the same name; the film stars Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch. Olivia Williams (The Halcyon, Sixth Sense) will talk about her favourite novel and film after the screening. Release Date: 1962 Age Guidance: PG
TICKETS: £9 CONCESSIONS: £5
WESTLANDS
SUN 4 JUN | 2.30PM
BRIAN CONLEY The multi-talented and irrepressible Brian Conley returns to the stage in this all-new show. Brian will perform brand-new comedy, sketches and songs, alongside some of his best-known and loved retrospective material from the screen and onstage.
THE MANFREDS: MAKIN’ TRACKS TOUR
“The performance of the decade” The Mail on Sunday
The ‘60s group Manfred Mann is now considered, more than ever, one of the finest and most respected bands from that era. Their numerous hits were R&B based with an undercurrent of jazz - a very unusual but winning combination of playing style and substance.
“It takes a star to play a star” The Daily Express This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
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WED 7 JUN | 7.30PM TICKETS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £24 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
FRI 2 JUN | 7.30PM
BERLINER PHILHARMONIKER LIVE SCREENING: FROM THE NEW WORLD CONDUCTOR Gustavo Dudamel ADAMS City Noir DVORAK Symphony No.9 in E Minor From The New World
The Octagon Academy is the place to sing, dance and perform for fun and enjoyment and SHiNE is our annual showcase. Our dance groups and choir will perform for you this evening in a joyous celebration of music and dance. The Octagon Academy will also be joined by other groups associated with The Octagon Theatre to create a thoroughly entertaining evening.
Photo Credit: Adam Latham
The conclusion of the orchestra's cinema season offers a both exciting and diverse programme under the baton of charismatic conductor Gustavo Dudamel. Following a rendition of City Noir, John Adams’s homage to the great age of bebop, Dudamel will perform Dvořák’s symphony From the New World - a work in which the composer adds a jolt of electricity with the help of stylised musical folklore “to portray characteristics such as are distinctly American”. Broadcast in HD with stunning 5.1 surround sound, this concert also includes exclusive interviews and programme insights.
SAT 10 JUN | 7.30PM TICKETS: £14 CONCESSIONS: £12.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £13 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £12 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
FRI 9 JUN | 6.30PM
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ROH ENCORE SCREENING: THE DREAM, SYMPHONIC VARIATIONS, MARGUERITE & ARMAND Celebrating 70 Years of Frederick Ashton CHOREOGRAPHY Frederick Ashton MUSIC Felix Mendelssohn, Cesar Franck, Franz Liszt CONDUCTOR Emmanuel Plasson
SONS OF PITCHES Come watch SOPTV Live with Sons Of Pitches! The Sons of Pitches will be hitting the road again in 2017 with a brand-new specially themed touring show. It will have a unique, never-before seen flavour all of its own! Following on from the incredible successes of their two 2016 tours, where they wowed over 40,000 very satisfied fans, they will be bringing their SOPTV Show in what will be their biggest ever UK tour. Come celebrate the world of TV in an a cappella adventure from terrestrial to digital, from tacky to wacky, in full HD. Expect performances of your favourite TV Themes, sketches about panel shows, quiz shows and talent competitions, and more... all using the human voice. What will Midé cook up on our Masterchef beatbox edition? Will Joe Novelli receive four 10s for his Strictly Come Dancing performance?
This gorgeous mixed programme demonstrates the great creative vision of Frederick Ashton, Founder Choreographer of The Royal Ballet. The Dream is Ashton’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s riotous comedy in which a forest sprite plays havoc, armed with a love potion. Symphonic Variations was Ashton’s first work after World War II, and one of the Company’s first to be performed on the huge main stage of the Royal Opera House, in 1946. Marguerite and Armand is Ashton's beautiful and emotional retelling of a well-known story, familiar to us through Verdi’s opera La Traviata. Ashton famously created this poignant ballet on Margot Fonteyn and Rudolf Nureyev in 1963. This screening will have 2 intervals. This event is an encore screening.
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SUN 11 JUN | 2PM TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £14 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES Please note all tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy for improvements to the venue.
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £23.50
OCTAGON
SUN 11 JUN | 7.30PM
JAZZ DANCE COMPANY PRESENTS
DYNASTIES: THE SANDS OF TIME Power, Greed, Corruption, Love, Deceit, Murder, Conflict and Passion. Through the passage of time powerful families and ancient civilisations have shaped history with their insatiable lust for power, wealth and complete control. Join the Jazz Dance Company as they delve into the archives of the past to explore these great stories and iconic characters. Pharaohs to Princes and Knights to Kings, the Jazz Dance Company invite you to watch as they breathe new life into the past with their inspirational and talented dancers, who tell these stories through many genres of theatre dance, including Commercial, Hip Hop, Jazz and Music Theatre, with choreography from leading Choreographers of stage and screen. Come and enjoy a night of dance excellence for all the family, a fun, upbeat and exhilarating show!
Once upon a time… For the first time at The Octagon Theatre, Preston School students came together to give a ‘Preston’ twist to the world of fairy tales. Inspiration for this show comes from a range of classic fairy tale stories performed and directed by the students of Preston School and their interpretation of each story.
Photo Credit: Peter Teigan
Using the art of song, dance, acting, gymnastics and much more to set the scene and transport you to another world, this fairy tale is like no other.
THU 15 JUN | 6.30PM TICKETS: £6 CHILDREN: £5
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £14 CONCESSIONS: £13 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £10 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TUE 13 JUN | 7.30PM
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REGINALD D HUNTER Reginald D Hunter returns to the UK in 2017 with his highly anticipated brand new show. During the 15 years in which he has lived in the UK, Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan-base that spans the generations. Age Restriction: Strictly 18+
Another chance to catch That’ll Be The Day’s latest, most popular show! Featuring a sensational line-up of classic gold hits, spanning the 50’s right through to the 70’s, mixed as always, with more hilarious comedy!
BAND A TICKETS: £26.50 BAND B TICKETS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
FRI 16 JUN | 7.30PM
DO YOU LOVE TO SING? WOULD YOU LIKE TO MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND HAVE LOTS OF FUN ON MONDAY EVENINGS? The Octagon Choir meets every Monday between 7pm-9pm in our Johnson Studio and is aimed at anyone aged 14+ who simply loves to sing. Your first session is free, so why not come and give it a try? For more details see pages 38 & 39
This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.
TICKETS: £24
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OCTAGON
SAT 17 JUN | 8PM
INTERACTIVE SCREENING: BUGSY MALONE The fantastic Alan Parker musical gangster film entirely acted by children, including a very young Jodie Foster. Castaway Theatre Group from Yeovil will be on hand to ensure that audiences have the most authentic experience and Bruton’s Youth Cinema Foundation will run a workshop about how to work and film with children. Release Date: 1976 Age Guidance: U
TICKETS: £9 CONCESSIONS: £5
MEETINGS & CONFERENCES AT WESTLANDS
The biggest Disco Party is coming to Yeovil with live performances from Odyssey and The Real Thing. All your favourite disco hits will be playing as our DJ gets the party going with confetti, balloons and plenty of fun! Grab your platforms and don your flares for a chance to win a bottle of Prosecco as our host hands out prizes to the ‘best dressed’. Get your friends together to enjoy the biggest disco in town! Over 18s only.
TICKETS: £12
WESTLANDS
SAT 17 JUN | 8PM
WESTLANDS
SUN 18 JUN | 2.30PM
WE OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF OPTIONS IN SOME OF THE MOST SPACIOUS AND VERSATILE FACILITIES. With professional in-house technical and catering support our staff will work with you to make your event a success. We have a range of small, medium and large spaces catering from an intimate meeting to training and meeting rooms for up to 100, or large scale conferencing for up to 850 with breakout spaces and reception areas. For hire information email westlandsyeovil@southsomerset.gov.uk
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Prepare to be amazed by the hugely talented Castaway Theatre Group as they take on the smash hit stage version of the world famous musical Bugsy Malone. Featuring classic songs such as Bad Guys, My Name is Tallulah, So You Wanna Be A Boxer and Fat Sam's Grand Slam. Guaranteed fun for all the family. You won't want to miss this sensational splurge-tastic adventure!
This incredible live show creates a new era in Irish entertainment, featuring world champion dancers, a traditional Irish band, and the handsome Young Irish Tenors, an array of the most talented, gifted cast who keep audiences wowed all over the world. The show continues to evolve thanks to the constant striving for perfection by its producer, Rhythm of the Dance celebrates a renewed vigour in Irish culture, embracing traditional and current to the ancient Sean Nos dance style. Internationally rated as one of the most popular and successful Irish Step Dance shows on tour, by critics, audiences, and millions of fans around the world.
Alan Parker’s Bugsy Malone Play by Alan Parker Words and Music by Paul Williams By arrangement with Faber Music Ltd on behalf of Warner/Chappell Music Ltd.
Be sure to share the experience when it come to a venue near you.
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TUE 27 JUN | 7.30PM TICKETS: £24 CONCESSIONS: £22.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £16 CONCESSIONS: £14
OCTAGON
THU 22 - SAT 24 JUN 7.30PM NIGHTLY, 2PM SAT MAT
WESTLANDS OFFICIAL OPENING EVENT AN EVENING WITH DARCEY BUSSELL CBE On the evening of the official opening of the new Westlands Entertainment Venue, we are excited to announce that dance legend Darcey Bussell CBE will delight audiences with an inspiring discussion of her stunning career. Darcey Bussell achieved legendary status in the dance world. Widely considered to be one of the greatest English ballerinas of all time, with a career spanning more than 20 years. She has worked with Dame Margot Fonteyn, observed an ageing Nureyev, and danced for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, as well as President Clinton and the president of China. In 1985 at the age of 16, Darcey was accepted at the Royal Ballet’s National School in London, and in 1989 she became the youngest ever British ballerina to be given the honour of Principal dancer. Darcey’s final performance, MacMillan’s Song of the Earth in 2007, was broadcast to more than 3.3 million viewers. Today, Darcey is a member of the Board of Directors, Sydney Dance Company. In 2011 she was appointed Vice President of the Royal Academy of Dance. Photo Credit: Grant Sainsbury
More recently Darcey brings her expertise and glamour, to the judging panel of BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing as well as hosting her own series of TV documentaries about Audrey Hepburn, Margot Fonteyn, and others.
TICKETS: £20 CONCESSIONS: £18.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES
WESTLANDS
TUE 27 JUN | 7.30PM
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Age Restriction: 18+
This show will contain adult material that some might find offensive.
PREMIUM SEATS: £28.50 TICKETS: £25.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
The award-winning Carpenters Story celebrates the music of one of the most successful pop duos in music history, Richard & Karen Carpenter. Acclaimed international star Claire Furley remains unsurpassed in her uncanny representation of Karen Carpenter. Her stunning vocal harmonies, combined with state of the art video projection and lavish musical arrangements, will take you on an incredible journey through the uniqueness that truly was The Carpenters. Featuring all the timeless hits including (They Long To Be) Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, Yesterday Once More, Top of the World, Please Mr Postman, and many more!
“A very accurate and faithful portrayal, I’m flattered!'” Richard Carpenter
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DANCE INFINITY 2017 Yeovil’s premiere dance school The Dance Factory will showcase their talent in an action packed performance and celebration of dance. Come and watch a variety of classical ballet, lyrical jazz, street dance, theatre fusion and much more! Not forgetting a high energy performance from our award winning street dance crew ‘DF Beatz’.
SAT 1 JUL | 2PM & 7PM TICKETS: £16
OCTAGON
TICKETS: £24 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
FRI 30 JUN | 7.30PM
OCTAGON
THU 29 JUN | 7.30PM
ROH ENCORE SCREENING: OTELLO OTELLO Jonas Kaufmann DESDEMONA Maria Agresta IAGO Ludovic Tezier MUSIC Giuseppe Verdi CONDUCTOR Antonio Pappano DIRECTOR Keith Warner World-famous tenor Jonas Kaufmann makes his role debut as Otello in Verdi’s passionate retelling of Shakespeare’s great tragedy of jealousy, deception and murder. Soprano Maria Agresta will be his Desdemona and baritone Ludovic Tézier his nemesis Iago in a new production by Olivier Award-Winning director Keith Warner. A major work of the opera repertory, Verdi’s Otello draws on the full forces of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, the Royal Opera Chorus and this stellar line-up of principal singers, with exquisite duets, emotionally potent solo numbers and thrilling choruses.
A Celebration of Ben E King and The Drifters. Stand By Me is the phenomenal musical history of one of the biggest selling bands of all time.
Approximate running time: 2 hours 45 minutes including 1 interval.
SUN 2 JUL | 7.30PM
SUN 2 JUL | 2PM
Sung in Italian with English subtitles. This event is an encore screening.
TICKETS: £15 CONCESSIONS/GROUPS 10+: £14 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES Please note all tickets are subject to a £1 ticket levy for improvements to the venue.
WESTLANDS
TICKETS: £27 CONCESSIONS: £26 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
OCTAGON
The icons, challenges, controversy and conflicts, told through anecdotes of former members on screen, sit alongside the vast succession of more than 50 hits over the last six decades, including Under the Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the Roof, On Broadway and many more.
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COLLABRO
MOTIV8 PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS
Collabro are one the world’s most successful musical theatre groups. They met in 2014 above a pub in London for their first rehearsal and only a month later went on to rouse the whole of the Hammersmith Apollo into a standing ovation during their first ever public performance of Stars in their first audition for Britain’s Got Talent. In the two years since the competition, Collabro have released a number one debut album Stars, and their follow up album Act Two peaked at number two in the charts in the summer of 2015. They have performed at the Royal Variety Performance, twice on Britain’s Got Talent, most recently the tenyear grand final compilation of past contestants, and become enormously successful internationally.
Get ready for the ride of your life as Motiv8 Productions bring their amateur production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert the Musical to The Octagon Theatre! Based on the smash-hit movie, the feel-good international hit sensation Priscilla is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure of three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus searching for love and friendship and end up finding more than they could have ever dreamed of. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and a hit parade of dancefloor classics! Book by Stephan Elliott and Allan Scott Produced by Nullarbor PRODUCTIONS, In association with MGM ON STAGE. Musical Arrangements and Orchestrations by Stephen ‘Spud’ Murphy. Developed for the Stage and Originally Directed by Simon Phillips. This is An Amateur Production by arrangement with Theatrical Rights Worldwide. This Production is in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice and “It’s In The Bag” Charity. This performance contains strong language that some might find offensive. Children aged 14 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
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FRI 14 - SAT 22 JUL 7.30PM NIGHTLY, SUN 16 6PM, SAT MATS 2PM TICKETS: £16.50 CONCESSIONS: £14.50 OPENING NIGHT & TUE 18 JUL: £14 (No performance Monday 17 July).
OCTAGON
PREMIUM TICKETS: £65 (INCLUDES MEET & GREET) BAND A TICKETS: £34.50 BAND B TICKETS: £29.50
OCTAGON
FRI 7 JUL | 7.30PM
On arrival you will be handed your very own Somerset Gin Festival Copa Balloon Glass and a brochure that tells you all about the gins at the festival. Our bars operate on a token system and do not take cash so you will need tokens to get your drinks. Tokens are £5 each with one token paying for a single measure of gin, garnish and a Fever-Tree mixer. Discover an amazing selection of gins and enjoy live music, great atmosphere, delicious food and lots of chit chat with other gin lovers!
SUN 23 JUL | 1.30PM & 4PM TICKETS: £15.50 CHILDREN: £12 FAMILY SAVER: £48 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT, 3 CHILDREN)
OCTAGON
Our first ever Gin Festival will be serving up over 100 different gins plus live music and masterclasses from industry experts!
The Octagon Theatre proudly presents the much-loved Off-Broadway show I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change at The Swan Theatre, Yeovil. This four-person production is presented to raise money for The Foyer Club Charity. Book and Lyrics by Joe DiPietro. Music by Jimmy Roberts. Originally Produced in New York by James Hammerstein, Bernie Kukoff and Jonathan Pollard. Original Direction by Joel Bishoff. Originally produced by the American Stage Company James N. Vagias, Executive Producer. An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe.
TUE 25 - SAT 29 JUL | 7.30PM TICKETS: £15
SWAN
FRI EVE 6PM - 11PM: £10.50 SAT ATERNOON 12 NOON - 5PM: £9.50 SAT EVE 6PM - 11PM: £11.50 SAT ALL DAY 12 NOON - 11PM: £14.50
WESTLANDS
FRI 21 & SAT 22 JUL
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Following a sell out run at the Sydney Opera House, Peace Train is a night of music and story-telling, which will strike a chord deep inside the heart of anyone who longs for something more.
BRITPOP INVASION Enjoy a celebration of Britpop culture with three superb tributes to great British bands. Featuring live music from Oas-is, Stereoironics and Blurd.
WESTLANDS
THE CAT STEVENS STORY
OCTAGON
PEACE TRAIN:
Over 18s only.
SAT 9 SEP | 7.30PM
Age Recommendation: 14+
SAT 23 SEP | 7.30PM TICKETS: £23.50
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TICKETS: £15
G4 LIVE IN CONCERT Due to the overwhelming demand for G4, the multi-platinum vocal harmony group will be back on the road in 2017.
WED 27 SEP | 7.30PM VIP PACKAGE: £76.50 TICKETS: £29.50 VIP tickets include a pre-show meet and greet with G4 at 6pm, where you’ll have the chance to meet the guys up-close and take photos and autographs.
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A world class live celebration of the music, life and legacy of Prince. This full 8 piece live band delivers a non-stop, hit-packed show spanning more than 2 hours!
FRI 15 SEP | 7.30PM
Photo Credit: Brian Slater
PREMIUM TICKETS: £33 TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES
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All Seats £13.50 I School Party Rate £11.50 Tickets £20 I Concessions £18.50 I Children £17.50 I Footlights/Groups 10+ Discount Applies I Family Saver £67* Tickets £22.50 I Concessions £21 I Children £20 I Footlights Discount Applies *Family Saver 4 Tickets (2 Adults and 2 Children OR 1 Adult and 3 Children)
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MUSIC & DANCE CLASSES AT THE OCTAGON THEATRE The Octagon Academy is the place to sing, dance and act with the emphasis on fun and enjoyment. With 16 classes to choose from for all ages and abilities, if you love to sing, were born to dance or want to get fit The Octagon Academy has something for you! Most classes run term-time with some classes continuing through the school holidays. Participants in our classes perform regularly both at The Octagon Theatre and other events. The Octagon Choir If you love singing, then why not join our choir? Make new friends and generally have fun. The ability to read music is an advantage but is not essential, first and foremost we want people who love to sing. Toddler & Parent Dance Fun-filled music and movement classes for toddlers from 15 months and their parents. The classes aim to improve co-ordination and basic movement skills in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Pre School Ballet These classes are based on The Royal Academy of Dance Pre Primary Ballet Syllabus. They are carefully structured to inspire young children, to promote creativity and to make them aware of their bodies and how they move. The class teaches the basic ballet positions, steps and techniques in a fun filled, imaginative way. Street Dance Energetic, lively, structured classes which improve fitness, flexibility, coordination, muscular strength and confidence. Learn the latest funky moves, routines and dance styles with all your favourite music.
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Octagon Tappers Get those toes tappin’ with these fun sessions, great for developing rhythm, co-ordination and keeping fit. All abilities welcome. Monday Movers A weekly class for anyone 45+. Using a range of dance styles and musical influences, focusing on strengthening, toning and wellbeing. A wonderful way to kick-start and energise your week. No previous experience necessary. Latin Fit Join the fitness craze that is sweeping the nation! Blending Latin-inspired dance-fitness with red-hot international music. Advanced Street Dance This class is by audition and is suitable for dancers aged 10 14 years. For more information please contact Keri Legg from the Allen School of Dance: kerilegg@yahoo.com Castaway Pure Drama Our syllabus will include looking at different scripts, improvisation through imagination, voice projection and techniques, audition process and of course lots of fun!
Castaway Theatre Group Run by Lynn Lee Brown, Tammie Lloyd, Kirsty Beaumont and Andrea MacLauchlan. To add your child’s name to the waiting list please email castawaytheatregroup @outlook.com or phone 01935 414662. Pilates For core strength, a stronger back and improved posture. Contact Somerset Skills and Learning CIC, Yeovil Office on 01935 420067. Jump Start Boys Dance Company For boys who want to dance! Be inspired in a friendly and fun boys dance group for ages 10 - 19 years. All abilities welcome! For more information contact Katy at inspired@takeart.org or call 01460 249450. The Dance Factory Festival Team Children who attend learn solos, duets, trios and group dances which are entered into regional Dance Festivals in association with All England Dance. In order to enrol please contact the Dance Factory on 07426197169 or email dancefactoryyeovil @gmail.com
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9.30 - 11am
Monday Movers
45+ yrs
£50 per term £6 per class
Hannah Lefeuvre
5.30 - 6.30pm
Pure Drama
8 - 15 yrs
Term fees apply
Tammie Lloyd
7 - 9pm
The Octagon Choir
14+ yrs
£4 per week
Adam Burgan
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12.30am 1.30pm
Octagon Lunchtime Tap - All Abilities
16+ yrs
£4.50 per week
Katey Leader
5 - 5.45pm
Street Dance
5 - 11 yrs
£4 per week
Carrie Madgwick
6 - 7pm
Octagon Teatime Tappers
16+ yrs
£4.50 per week
Katey Leader
1.30 - 2pm
Toddler & Parent Dance
Toddlers from 15 months - 3 yrs
£52 per term (10 weeks)
Helen Laxton School of Dance
2 - 2.30pm
Pre School Ballet
Children from 3 - 4.5 yrs
£52 per term (10 weeks)
Helen Laxton School of Dance
4.45 - 5.45pm
Advanced Street Dance
By Audition 10 - 14 yrs
Term fees apply
Keri Hill from the Allen School of Dance
6 - 6.45pm
Latin Fit
16+ yrs
£4 per week
Keri Hill from the Allen School of Dance
7 - 8pm
Jump Start Boys Dance Company
10 - 19 yrs
Term fees apply
Carrie Madgwick
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1 - 1.45pm
Pilates
16+ yrs
Term fees apply
Taryn Monks
4 - 6pm
The Dance Factory Festival Team
7+ yrs
Term fees apply
The Dance Factory Yeovil
5 - 14 yrs
£4 per week
Carrie Madgwick
8 - 15 yrs
Term fees apply
Tammie Lloyd
£5 per week
Lynn Lee Brown
F R I D A Y 4.15 - 5pm
Street Dance
6.15 - 7.15pm
Castaway Pure Drama
S A T 10am - 3pm
Castaway Theatre Group
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South Somerset District Council’s Community Health & Leisure Team is offering opportunities for everyone to get up and active.
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South Somerset women are in it together join us! In it together is a movement helping women and girls 16+ to get moving. We are setting up an exciting array of affordable opportunities in the right place and at the right time. Get involved, it’s all about fun, friends and feeling good. Check facebook.com/InItTogetherSouthSomerset or give us a call on 01935 462281.
Sport50 - Seated Volleyball, Boccia and Badminton coming to a community near you Sport50 offers anyone over the age of 50 the opportunity to try a wide range of adapted sports which can include badminton, short tennis, boccia, seated volleyball, croquet and new age kurling. For your nearest Sport50 session visit www.southsomerset.gov.uk/sport50 or call 01935 462346/7.
Get into the swing of Mini Golf and Pitch & Putt at Yeovil Recreation Centre. KIDS GO FREE with a paying adult For up to date information on opening times visit www.yeovilrec.co.uk or phone 01935 462616. T&C’s: Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. This offer can only be used once and ends 31 December 2017. Please present this voucher to the attendant to receive your offer. Check ahead that courses are open as they are weather dependant. Maximum 2 children per paying adult.
OFFICE USE ONLY - Once this offer has been redeemed please sign and date below. Sign....................................................................................................................
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CREATIVE WRITING & ART
Yeovil Community Arts Association THU 13 APR in the Johnson Studio at 7.30pm
Automotive Art with Mike Penn Mike Penn, founding curator and trustee of Haynes International Motor Museum will be showcasing incredible car-related art, and we couldn’t be more excited to bring you this presentation of art and design in engineering and its media impact. Artists and car enthusiasts are invited to come and enjoy!
THU 11 MAY in the Johnson Studio at 7.30pm
Nick Fisher Nick Fisher is a BAFTA Award-winning screenwriter, a renowned fisherman, co-author of the River Cottage Book of Fish. This debut novel Pot Luck is a tale of greed and crime set against the backdrop of Weymouth’s crab fishing industry. Find out what made him write this dark page-turner.
Yeovil Creative Writers The Yeovil Creative Writers meet fortnightly on a Thursday at 7.30 pm in the Johnson Studio at The Octagon Theatre. If you are interested in joining or finding out more please visit the website: www.yeovilarts.co.uk or email: yeovilwriters@hotmail.co.uk
Yeovil Art Group The Yeovil Art Group meets in the Johnson Studio on the first Thursday of the month for demonstrations by leading artists based in the South-West. We also offer hands-on workshops led by well-known local artists during the year. There are also painting sessions every termtime Monday from 1 - 4pm at Birchfield Community Hall. Please check the programme for 2017 on www.yeovilartgroup.com
THU 15 JUN in the Johnson Studio at 7.30pm
The Big Art Quiz with Quizmaster Mark Freeman Back by popular demand! Art is a huge subject appealing to many different people. This is a fun night so gather a team - up to 6 maximum - and pit your wits for prizes.
TICKETS: £6 FROM BOX OFFICE Bar available - nibbles provided. We welcome our regulars and all new-comers to our YCAA events.
MONTHLY FROM 12 - 2PM View The YCAA website for the next meeting date: www.yeovilarts.co.uk
In the Café of The Octagon Theatre
YCAA Lunchtime Book Group Do you enjoy reading a good book but find it difficult to get out in the evenings? Then this is for you... the YCAA would like to invite you to meet up and talk books and authors with a friendly group of people.
New members and guests are very welcome at all our sessions. Why not join us? Yeovil Community Arts Association (YCAA) Charity No: 299372. The YCAA is dedicated to raising funds to support the cultural needs of the community. For further details visit the YCAA website: www.yeovilarts.com
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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS…
ACCESS FOR ALL
BOX OFFICE OPENING HOURS Mon - Sat, 12noon until 7.45pm. The Box Office closes at 5pm when there is no performance. When there is a performance on a Sunday the Box Office will be open 2 hours before the performance.
Everyone is welcome at our venues and we will do all that we can to ensure you have an enjoyable visit. Staff are available to help, so please ask us if you need any assistance.
Telephone: 01935 422884 Online: www.octagon-theatre.co.uk www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk POSTAGE AND PROCESSING We charge £1.50 for the postage and processing of tickets. CREDIT CARDS We accept Mastercard, Visa, Electron and Maestro.
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CONCESSIONS Child, Student, Senior Citizen*, Disabled. *Senior Citizen refers to those in receipt of state pension. GROUP BOOKINGS Please note that Group rates are only available when booking all of the tickets together. FREE MAILING LIST To receive information about forthcoming events at the venues, please call the Box Office on 01935 422884. TICKET LEVY Unless otherwise stated, Octagon Theatre events are subject to a £1 ticket levy and Westlands events are subject to a £1.50 ticket levy to secure the future development of the venues and arts and entertainment provision in South Somerset. BABES IN ARMS POLICY Under 2’s will be admitted free of charge to children’s shows, if sitting on a parent’s lap, but parents must obtain a special ticket from the Box Office on arrival at the venues.
For all other shows we kindly request patrons contact the Box Office in advance to ascertain whether a performance is deemed to be suitable for young babies by the Management of The Octagon and Westlands. If considered to be the case, a ticket will be issued free of charge with the understanding that parents sit near an aisle and are prepared to remove themselves from the auditorium if their baby becomes unsettled. The Octagon and Westlands are family friendly venues and we are happy to assist parents wherever possible, but we must also consider our other patrons’ enjoyment and ensure they are not disrupted during performances. DATA PROTECTION POLICY
The Octagon and Westlands adhere to the Data Protection Act. When processing your booking, the Box Office will ask for your name, address and telephone number. This is essential for all non-cash bookings. If you choose to join our mailing list, we will keep you informed of forthcoming shows, attractions and news from the venues. However, your information will not be passed on to any other party, and we will ensure that all mailings are relevant to your interests.
To ensure any special requirements you have are met, we ask that all patrons who use a wheelchair or have specific seating or access requests contact the Box Office direct. For this reason wheelchair spaces and disabled concessions are not available through online booking. At The Octagon there is level access to the Foyer, Toilets, Auditorium and Johnson Studio. Lift access to the Prelude Bistro & Bar and Upper Auditorium. At Westlands there is level access to the Foyer, Toilets, Auditorium and Meeting Rooms on the ground floor. Sennheiser Infra Red enhanced hearing headsets are available to amplify sound for patrons who are hard of hearing. They can be worn with or without a hearing aid. Please ask at the Box Office at the time of booking for assistance. Guide Dogs are welcome in all parts of the venues. We can usually ‘doggysit’ during events if required. Please enquire at the Box Office when you book your seats. The Octagon and Westlands are pleased to offer a choice of spaces for wheelchair users in the Auditoriums - if you require assistance before or after a show, or during an interval, please ask a member of staff. Booster seats are available at the venues and there is a rental charge of 50p for their use. If you have any general enquiries, please contact the Box Office on 01935 422884.
We now operate an Essential Companion Scheme. For more information please contact the Box Office on 01935 422884 or visit our websites.
DISABLED PARKING The Octagon Theatre has two disabled parking bays directly in front of the theatre for Blue Badge Holders. For performances The Octagon offers six reserved parking spaces for Blue Badge Holders that are available to book when booking your tickets. This allocation includes the two disabled parking bays. Spaces can be booked in person, over the phone, via email or letter but are not available to book online. Should you require assistance when dropping off passengers at the theatre and wish for someone to wait with your companion whilst parking we are happy to assist.
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SEATING PLANS
When price banding applies: Price Band A Price Band B
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All areas of the venues are designated NON SMOKING. We ask that you refrain from using e-cigarettes/vaporisers in The Octagon and Westlands.
GETTING TO THE VENUES... The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UX
Westlands Entertainment Venue, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, BA20 2DD
CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE: • Tickets cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable except in the case of a cancelled performance. • Use of photographic or recording devices is forbidden. For the comfort of all our guests please ensure that any mobile phones are switched off. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break in the performance, which may be the interval. • The Management reserves the right to make alterations to the advertised cast and programme without prior notice. • The Management reserves the right to refuse admission. • The Management reserves the right to provide alternative seats to those purchased.
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DIARY OF EVENTS Rich Hall’s Hoedown ROH Encore Screening: Madama Butterfly Dr John Cooper Clarke Justin’s Party Easter Pantomime: Robin Hood Sinfonia Classica with Jennifer Pike Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock Poptastic! Dick & Dom Live! Yeovil Amateur Boxing ROH Encore Screening: Jewels Jon Richardson Swansea City Opera: Lakmé Lee Nelson Yeovil Beer Festival 2017 Dance, Dance, Dance Remembering Fred Banff Mountain Film Festival Chris Ramsey Sam Bailey UK Pink Floyd Experience The Black Dyke Band Ballet Theatre UK: Alice in Wonderland The Fureys The All-Star Stand-Up Tour Blake Thank Abba For The Music An Audience with Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe Hysteria The Simon & Garfunkel Story Some Guys Have All The Luck The Searchers Psychic Sally The Roy Orbison Story Screening: The Importance of Being Earnest Kate Rusby Let’s Hang On Back to the 80s Prima Productions: Cinderella /TheOctagonTheatre /WestlandsYeovil
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