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harmonies and stories. Advance tickets: £12 from 01963 350 194.
On Saturday 7 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Gaz Brookfield. Following the release of his critically acclaimed fifth studio album, and his sell out UK tour, Gaz will be bringing his unique style of upbeat and catchy Folk songs. Supporting him will be Nick Parker playing his tonguefirmly-in-cheek folk/country/straggly songs. Tickets: £14.
From Tuesday 10 to Saturday 14 at 7.30pm at Octagon Theatre YAOS presents ‘9-5: The Musical’. Music and lyrics by Dolly Parton and book by Patricia Resnick and based on the 1980 hit film. Set in the late 1970s, this hilarious story of friendship and revenge set in an office, where the working hours are ‘9 to 5’, is outrageous, thought-provoking and even a little romantic. Pushed to the boiling point, three female coworkers concoct a plan to get even with the sexist, egotistical, lying, hypocritical bigot they call their boss. In a hilarious turn of events, Violet, Judy and Doralee live out their wildest fantasy – giving their boss the boot! While their boss, Hart, remains ‘otherwise engaged’, the women give their workplace a dream makeover, taking control of the company that had always kept them down. Tickets:£16 for opening night and Saturday matinee, £18 all other performances. On Friday 13 from 7.30pm at the Exchange in Sturminster Newton there is a very special evening with award-winning singer
songwriter Hazel O’Connor, joined by Clare Hirst on sax and Sarah Fisher on keyboards. The superb blend of the three voices and stunning musicianship adds a sweet touch of class to their vibrant performance. Live onstage, hear her unforgettable songs from the iconic film Breaking Glass, which recently celebrated its 35th anniversary. Expect a soulful introspective dip into Hazel’s stunning portfolio, the old and the new. There is also a special meet and greet immediately after the show! Tickets: £20.
End musicians to bring you the very best show in town. Tickets: £25.
On Friday 13 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre there is a rare treat as two of the World’s top clarinettists will be playing together with Craig’s Milverton trio. Clarinet duels have frequently been fought by the top players throughout the history of jazz, perhaps not so much a fight, but more in a challenge to mimic, to blend together and maybe out-do each other in terms of ideas, technique, phrasing and stamina. This concert puts together the best in the UK and the best in the USA. Tickets: £18.
From Sunday 15 from 7.30pm at Yetminster Jubilee Hall see James Hickman and Dan Cassidy. This is an Artsreach debut for this award winning Transatlantic Folk Duo. This virtuoso duo creates a unique sound that flows from the connection between British and American folk, bursting with all the humour, heartbreak and excitement of these genres. James Hickman’s emotive vocals, driving guitar and lively English wit are complemented by Dan Cassidy’s virtuosic fiddling, bonedry irony and American drawl. Dan Cassidy (brother of the late Eva Cassidy) grew up in Maryland, but is now based in Iceland. James Hickman grew up in Shropshire on a diet of folk and bluegrass, and now tours internationally with Uiscedwr. Previously crowned winners of the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award, expect a dynamic and unforgettable transatlantic journey from these rising stars. Tickets: £10 from 01935 873719. For more information visit www.hickmanandcassidy.co.uk
On Sunday 15 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil go along to ‘Mad About The Musicals, celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love. The show stars Jai McDowell winner of Britain’s Got Talent and Michael Courtney. With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Kander & Ebb, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg and many more, the talented cast will evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals and West
On Thursday 19 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Talon: The Very Best of the Eagles’. Over the last two decades Talon have risen from humble beginnings to one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and the 20th anniversary tour will once again feature all those classic Eagles Greatest Hits, from their timeless back catalogue including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘One Of These Nights’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more. This world
class seven piece band are a phenomenon and have truly transcended the tag of ‘tribute’. They have become a brand name in their own right who are not only revered by their peers, respected by the music industry but dearly loved by their massive and expanding fan base. Tickets: £25. On Friday 20 at 7.30pm at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil see ‘Oz and Armonico Drink to Music’ - An Evening of Wine Tasting and Live Music. Tasting wines from across the world, expertly guided by the UK’s best loved wine critic. Writer, broadcaster and wine critic Oz Clarke was a singer for many years. Tickets: £26. On Friday 20 from 8.00pm at the Ilminster Arts Centre see ‘Jam Experiment’. They are a young jazz quintet from London and have won the 2014 ‘Jazz North Introduces’ scheme and played at leading jazz festivals across the UK. The lineup includes the winner of the inaugural BBC Young Musician Jazz Award, saxist Alexander Bone. Tickets: £5. On Saturday 21 from 8.00pm at the David Hall in South Petherton see Martin Carthy. For more than 40 years Martin has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators, one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and at times, most quietly controversial of figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many accolades. Tickets: £17. On Sunday 22 from 7.30pm at the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil see ‘Jackson: Live in Concert’. Michael Jackson is not only
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