Octagon Theatre & Westlands Entertainment Venue Brochure Spring 2018

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8 Dec 2017 - 7 Jan 2018

Don’t Be Late For The Ball!

Don’t miss this year’s fun-filled, family pantomime Cinderella - the most magical pantomime of them all - with an all-star cast including Octagon favourites, Jack Glanville and Lizzie Frances.

With over 15,000 tickets already snapped up you’ll need to be quick to get a ticket to the ball!

Once again, the show will be written by Paul Hendy and produced by Evolution, the same team behind last year’s record-breaking Peter Pan. With plenty of audience participation and amazing special effects this promises to be our biggest and best pantomime to date.

Don’t be late for the ball - get your tickets today!

“A show for all the family”

OUR FASTEST SELLING PANTOMIME EVER

Fine Times Recorder

“Another belter of a panto” Blackmore Vale Magazine

“A treat from start to finish”

HHHH Somerset Live

“One of the best Yeovil pantomimes in years” The Stage Reviews from Peter Pan 2016/17

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Stagetext Captioned Performance Sunday 7 January 11am

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* *Family Saver 4 Tickets (2 Adults and 2 Children OR 1 Adult and 3 Children)

Tickets £22.50 I Concessions £21 I Children £20 I Footlights Discount Applies

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WELCOME TO OUR WINTER/SPRING SEASON BROCHURE 2017 has been a year unlike any other for The Octagon Team as we gained a whole new venue in Westlands. With the new venue came many new team members who have brought fresh ideas, skills, passion and energy. There have been new chances for the team to try and learn new things and opportunities for us to present a whole new range of events, entertainment and experiences.

This year has brought many challenges and I am incredibly proud of how the staff and Foyer Club volunteers have worked so hard and pushed themselves to give our guests the best possible experience. Darcey Bussell coming to perform the Official Opening of Westlands was a joyful day and a fitting celebration. It was a thrill to meet her and she really is as lovely as she seems.

We’ve enjoyed record attendance at The Octagon Theatre and are certainly not resting on our laurels when it comes to our ambitions for our ‘first home’. As we head towards my favourite time of year - the pantomime season - I am delighted to share with you details of forthcoming performances and events that we hope will entertain, inspire and educate.

I hope 2018 will find you enjoying time at our venues with friends and family. There is so much to see and do I hope you’ll find yourself ‘spoilt for choice’.

With Best Wishes Adam Burgan Arts & Entertainment Venues Manager & all the staff at The Octagon Theatre & Westlands

Give the gift of great entertainment at

The Octagon Theatre & Westlands!

Gift Vouchers make the perfect present for a friend or loved one, allowing them to enjoy the event of their choice.

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Enjoy Films & Encore Theatre Screenings in the Ballroom at Westlands

Free Parking | Hot Drinks | Snacks | Fully Licensed Bar

Why not book a comfy sofa for your film?

BOOK YOUR TICKETS Box Office 01935 422884 www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk

/Westlands Yeovil

Westlands Entertainment Venue, Westbourne Close, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 2DD

@WestlandsEntertainment

@WestlandsYeovil

LAUGHING BOY COMEDY CLUB COMES TO WESTLANDS Laughing Boy Comedy Club have helped launch the careers of some of the UK’s finest stand-ups today, including Alan Carr, Michael McIntyre, Jon Richardson, Kevin Bridges, Seann Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Proud to only book bills that they would pay to see themselves, the promoters of Laughing Boy enjoy mixing a show with well-known faces and those fresh faced young guns who go on to be household names.

Westlands is excited to be presenting monthly Laughing Boy Comedy Club nights as part of its new season so be sure to look out for event details in our brochure listings.

“Regularly featuring the cream of British stand-up talent, Laughing Boy is a great night out for any connoisseur of comedy” The Guardian

Our comedy clubs are cabaret style seating.

These events may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

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THE TRANSPORTS A TALE OF EXILE AND MIGRATION The Transports tells the incredible tale of a family destroyed by poverty and crime, but resurrected by exile to the new colony in Australia. With a fresh script and musical arrangement, this famous show re-emerges within a modern context of mass migration.

The stellar line-up for this exciting new production includes The Young’uns, Faustus, Nancy Kerr, Rachael McShane, Greg Russell and Matthew Crampton.

This new production features musical arrangements by Paul Sartin of Bellowhead and Faustus. Two-time BBC Folk Award winners The Young’uns bring their trademark live dynamism. Further musical excellence comes from Faustus’ Benji Kirkpatrick and Saul Rose.

After taking to the road over 22 years ago and touring all over the world the phenomenon returns with its latest brand new incarnation Voodoo VaudEvil.

Storyteller Matthew Crampton has created fresh narration for the show, amplifying its central tale into a broader exploration of exile and migration.

The spectacular show features an amazing amalgamation of bizarre and fantastic circus acts all woven into a sensational shock/horror story - taking the show to a whole new level, it’s driven by a mainly original soundscape and performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek.

Supported by

“Fantastic, that’s what I call entertainment” David Hasselhoff

“You have to go and see this, one day something will go wrong and you will be able to say I was there” Graham Norton WARNING: This show is not for the faint-hearted.

Contains nudity, strong language and scenes that some people may find disturbing.

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FRI 19 JAN | 7.30PM BAND A TICKETS: £27 CONCESSIONS: £24 BAND B TICKETS: £22 CONCESSIONS: £19 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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TICKETS: £20.50 CONCESSIONS: £18 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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FRI 12 JAN | 7.30PM

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ELKIE BROOKS

Head to the little French town of Morts Ennuyeux and you’ll enter the world of the inventor Maurice, his beautiful daughter Belle and a whole host of colourful characters as he stumbles across the castle of The Beast, the once handsome Prince Dacey, now magically transformed by the Enchantress for not giving her shelter from the storm.

Long before the end of a live show and the frequent standing ovations that accompany it, there comes a point where Elkie does something so amazing that it leaves her audience almost spellbound. It could be a particularly emotional rendition of one of her ballads, a powerhouse blues vocal or one of her trademark impossibly long notes that leaves the audience mesmerised.

Can Maurice and Belle save him from forever being this terrible monster? Come along and join us to find out in this Tale As Old As… well you know the rest!

Elkie will be performing her biggest hits including Pearl’s A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You Think It’s Over), Don’t Cry Out Loud and No More The Fool as well as many more featured on her recent hit album Elkie Brooks - Pearls - The Very Best Of.

Join Yeovil Amateur Pantomime Society in their biggest panto yet where fancy dress and audience participation is encouraged in this toe-tapping, clap-along, dance-if-youwant Beast of a Pantomime.

“Still One Of The Great British Voices” The Guardian

TUE 23 - SAT 27 JAN 7.15PM NIGHTLY, SAT | 1.30PM & 6.30PM TUE & WED TICKETS: £13 ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES: £16

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TICKETS: £30.50 CONCESSIONS: £29 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SAT 20 JAN | 7.30PM

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New Jersey Nights is a spectacular celebration of the music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, and takes the audience on a nostalgic musical journey through the career of one of the biggest selling groups of all time.

From the back street studio in New Jersey where it all began, this vibrant production includes all of The Four Seasons’ greatest hits, including Sherry, Rag Doll, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man and many more.

“BRILLIANT SHOW, PERFECT HARMONIES, THE CROWD WENT WILD” Liverpool Echo

“A THRILLING CONCERT - A 5 STAR PERFORMANCE - A MUST SEE!” WhatsonStage.com

The production features an award-winning cast of singers, dancers and a rockin’ on stage band.

New Jersey Nights has smashed box office records right across the USA and UK and is proving to be one of the most successful touring shows of all time.

BAND A TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 BAND B TICKETS: £23 CONCESSIONS: £21.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES 8

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MON 29 JAN | 7.30PM

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ED BYRNE: SPOILER ALERT

Limited Availability

This event may contain adult material That some might find offensive.

TICKETS: £25

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TUE 30 JAN | 8PM

The Country’s Most Successful Classic Rock Musical Concert!

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 40 & 41.

Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock.

This rock-tastic, hilarious, musical concert lives up to its rocking reputation. A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever!

Throwing just the right amount of fun and humour into his script ensures that Steinman always has the audience up on their feet and roaring with laughter.

Including tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Bon Jovi, Guns ‘n’ Roses and many more.

Prepare for a night of mischief and mayhem!

TICKETS: £27 CONCESSIONS: £25.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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THU 1 FEB | 7.30PM

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Now in its 17th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have!

A sing-along screening of the iconic Disney film.

Singalonga Productions invite you to Be Our Guest at Sing-a-Long-a Beauty and the Beast. Join us as we celebrate with a screening of Disney’s brand new adaptation of the iconic fairy tale, with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in!

This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more.

This is your chance to sing your heart out to the Disney songs of your childhood such as Be Our Guest, Belle, Gaston and not forgetting Beauty And The Beast.

The ULTIMATE celebration of the sweet sound of Motown.

Let’s Get Ready... to Go Loco, Down in Acapulco

“outstanding, with some thrilling dance routines, amusing patter and a brilliant backing band which would not have shamed the original Motown session guys” Lancashire Telegraph

“They had the moves, the looks, the voices and every Motown Classic you could ask for”

Our Singalonga host will warm up your voices, teach you some hand actions, show you how to use the famous Singalonga props bag during the film and when to Boo the arrogant Gaston and of course judge the fancy dress competition!

So come along and celebrate this Tale As Old As Time, dress as your favourite character and get ready to feel part of a real fairytale.

Jersey Evening News

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SAT 3 FEB | 2PM & 7PM TICKETS: £16 CHILDREN: £11 GROUPS 10+: BUY 10 GET 1 FREE FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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FRI 2 FEB | 7.30PM

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RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY Richard Alston Dance Company is an avidly followed UK dance company with some of the world’s finest dancers. It returns with a full programme of works including a brand new piece by Associate Choreographer Martin Lawrance.

The programme also includes CARNAVAL a brand new piece by Alston performed to Schumann’s music of the same name.

These evocative piano pieces describe different aspects of Schumann’s complicated personality.

The music is played live by outstanding pianist Jason Ridgway and the costumes are

by BAFTA Award winning designer Fotini Dimou.

Finally, Gypsy Mixture, a great Alston favourite has been newly revived for the first time in a decade. With exhilarating dancing to the infectious music of Romanian and Macedonian gypsy bands this dance will lift your spirits and quicken your pulse.

“As tellingly musical as any choreographer alive.”

From the creators of the smash hit West End show The Simon & Garfunkel Story, You’ve Got A Friend celebrates two of the World’s greatest songwriters of all time James Taylor and Carole King.

This musical journey intertwines some of the greatest songs ever written including I Feel The Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved

By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend.

TUE 6 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £17.50 CONCESSIONS: £15.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £9.50 SCHOOLS/COLLEGES: BUY 20 GET 2 FREE FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £19 CONCESSIONS: £17.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

“The Alston artists are exhilarating to watch” HHHHH Financial Times

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SUN 4 FEB | 7.30PM

New York Times

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MILTON JONES IS OUT THERE Milton Jones is out there. No, really out there and this time he hasn’t just forgotten his keys.

LLOYD & ROSE BUCK: OUR LIFE WITH BIRDS It’s not often you see birds on stage in a theatre and even more rare to see one flying over the audience. But Our Life With Birds promises to give audiences a rare opportunity to meet Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, hawks, owls, starlings and many more all raised and trained with the utmost loving care by bird handlers Lloyd and Rose Buck.

This show is illustrated with Lloyd and Rose’s own film footage and photography and is suitable for all ages. It promises to be an interactive wildlife experience like no other!

“The Bucks are remarkable people because when they do imprint, they form a bond they can’t break and it means those swans are with them for life”

He’s holding up the mirror of truth to society, and he can see right through it, which means it’s probably just a window.

In his brand new show he’ll be putting his foot down and lifting the lid on the pedal bin of lies of the media. He will also be scaling the heights of fashion at the risk of falling into a terrible cravat.

Milton will be talking about his life so far the ups, the downs and why buying his own see-saw was the best decision he ever made. But perhaps he should give all this up and seek the highest office in the land - but how do you get a desk and a swivel chair up a mountain? Oh and now he wants to be Prime Minister too.

Can we do worse than the politicians we already have? Yes we can!

“ABSURDIST ONE-LINE MASTERPIECES” The Times

Sir David Attenborough

This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

(2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT, 3 CHILDREN)

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THU 8 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £27

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £15.50 CONCESSIONS: £13.50 FAMILY SAVER: £52

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WED 7 FEB| 7.30PM

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The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm.

This charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London's West End and is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend.

Backed up by a stunning band and live string section, you will be taken on an emotional journey from tender orchestrated 60s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the 70s Disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy.

Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concert since 1993.

Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty.

Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow and in 2016 their first tour of USA, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live.

An unforgettable evening that will have you both reaching for your handkerchiefs and dancing in the aisles.

“This guy is not to be missed” Editor - Official Brian May Website

FRI 9 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £21 CONCESSIONS: £20 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £22.50 CONCESSIONS: £21 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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FRI 9 FEB | 7.30PM

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GRIFF RHYS JONES Join the star of Not the Nine O'Clock News, Smith & Jones and Three Men In A Boat as he airs stories, anecdotes, reminiscences and outright lies - from forty years of travelling - down rivers and up mountains, into Africa, out of India, and across the arid wastes of the BBC canteen.

Celebrating the World’s Greatest Guitarists Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time guitar greats, The Classic Rock Show’s world class musicians power through Classic Rock’s finest moments, celebrating legendary performances by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Walter Becker (Steely Dan), Eric Clapton, Angus Young (AC/DC), Brian May (Queen), Joe Walsh (The Eagles), Paul Kossoff (Free), Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) and Pete Townsend (The Who) plus many more.

It’s a career, if you mean bouncing chaotically downhill without a map.

“great comedy” HHHH The Telegraph This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

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SAT 10 FEB | 7.30PM PREMIUM TICKETS: £35 TICKETS: £25

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £19 CONCESSIONS: £17.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SAT 10 FEB | 7.30PM

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YEOVILTON MILITARY WIVES CHOIR

From the creators of... Talon The Best of Eagles.

The Yeovilton Military Wives Choir return to The Octagon following their 2016 and 2017 sell-out concerts.

Endorsed by Lionel Richie, this brand new production features a stellar line-up of world class musicians including Talon's own Jonny Miller and the awesome talent of Malcolm Pitt as the voice of Lionel Richie in this high octane show which includes all the greatest hits... Easy, Say You Say Me, Stuck On You, Dancing On The Ceiling, Three Times A Lady, Hello, All Night Long and many more…

Once again the choir will take its audience on an inspirational musical journey, from patriotic World War favourites to modern day classics and featuring a special selection of their own songs, made famous through the widely televised work of Gareth Malone.

The stirring concert also promises a few suprises along the way.

Following his recent T.V. appearances on the BBC’s Graham Norton Show and ITV’s Sunday Night At The Palladium with the man himself, Malcolm Pitt delivers a powerhouse and breathtaking performance.

WED 14 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £22 CONCESSIONS: £21 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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TICKETS: £14.50

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SUN 11 FEB | 7.30PM

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COMEDY CLUB Featuring: JarredChristmas, Danny McLoughlin and Tom Allen* *Correct at time of printing, may be subject to change.

This event may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

The award-winning spectacular is Europe’s biggest and best-loved production of the Blues Brothers.

WESTLANDS

THU 15 FEB | 8PM ADVANCED TICKETS: £9 ON THE DAY: £10

Membership with The Octagon & Westlands

Back with a brand new production with an all new elaborate stage set The Chicago Blues Brothers are taking you back to 1980 to finish the concert at the Palace Ballroom Hotel. This show is a powerhouse two-hour song-fest with over 40 hits performed live on stage in the concert that never finished.

The Chicago Blues Brothers is a joyous hoot, a musical riot, a juiced-up jamboree of the coolest, funkiest soul, blues and Motown hits performed with style, class and showmanship by a troupe of some of the finest entertainers working in modern musical theatre.

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£25

Infectious, dazzling, riotous, exuberant and spirited, the legacy of Jake and Elwood has been jump-started for a new generation with an energy that’s impossible to resist.

Benefits include:

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Discounted tickets for most shows Priority notice (via email) of all new events Priority booking period Returns list exclusive to Footlight Members

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FRI 16 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £24.50 CONCESSIONS: £23 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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For more information call 01935 422884 or visit: www.octagon-theatre.co.uk or www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk

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THE SOUTH Celebrating the Beautiful South legacy and great songs of their own, the band performs classic songs including: A Little Time, Perfect 10, Rotterdam, Old Red Eyes, Good as Gold, Don't Marry Her. All performed again live, these songs span an impressive 20 year career startingway back in 1989!

FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR

This Welsh choir with their captivating sound bring over 50 male voices together to make extraordinary music. They have been moving people for the past 70 years with their balance of classical, sacred, and modern music including choral arrangements of pop classics.

SAT 17 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £26.50

WESTLANDS

The Fron Male Voice Choir or the Fron (pronounced Vron in English) as they are affectionately known are one of best known male voice choirs in the UK. They appear in two of the recent Classic FM Top 10 list with their Voices of the Valley album listed as one of the best-selling classical albums of the past 25 years and the choir itself listed as one of the bestselling musicians of the past 25 years.

Nick Wadham is proud to announce the return of Bugfest to its home town of Yeovil.

Start your half-term with a bang at this nationally recognised event and meet over ten thousand creepy crawlies from all over the world. There will be Nick’s ever popular Wild and Deadly Show, tarantulas, scorpions, stick insects, millipedes and so much more.

HALF TERM FUN

SUN 18 FEB | 11AM - 4PM TICKETS: £4.50 CHILDREN: £3.50 UNDER 4S: FREE

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £18.50 CONCESSIONS: £17.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SAT 17 FEB | 7.30PM

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A stage play by Ian Gower and Paul Carpenter adapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer. An amateur production with kind permission of Tiger Aspect Productions.

This side splitting stage adaptation, brought to life by new community project - Project Play, is everything you could possibly want it to be.

It brings the exacting humour and characters to the stage that viewers have ‘roared’ at through their television sets.

From the somewhat inappropriate Owen Newitt to the dithering Jim ‘no-no-no-no’ Trott, the officious Frank Pickle to the culinary challenged Letitia Cropley, all the iconic villagers are portrayed, headed up by the pompous David Horton and his much put-upon son Hugo and then of course there’s Alice Tinker…

Simply unmissable.

Following the untimely death of the Reverend Pottle, Dibley has been appointed a new vicar though, as she is a babe with a bob-cut and a magnificent bosom, her reception proves to be less than welcoming.

TICKETS: £15

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MON 19 - THU 22 FEB | 7.30PM

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SINFONIA CLASSICA Director: HANS-PETER HOFMANN Soloist: SHEKU KANNEH-MASON, CELLO HANDEL - Suite Water Music *HAYDN - Cello Concerto No.1 in C DELIUS - Two Aquarelles MOZART - Symphony No.29 K.201 *Piece featuring named soloist

Classical CONCERT Created by and starring Kristina Rihanoff one of the most renowned dancers and choreographers from the popular BBC1 Strictly Come Dancing TV show.

SERIES

Featuring a full cast of eight dancers, including former Strictly professionals, Robin Windsor, and Oksana Platero.

Plus two amazing singers, Chris Maloney (X Factor finalist), and singer/songwriter, Beth Sherburn.

Expect to see dance styles including, the Argentine Tango, Rock-n-Roll, Contemporary Ballet, Salsa and more…

FRI 23 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £25 CONCESSIONS: £23.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £22 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

VIP TICKETS: £48 INCLUDES MEET & GREET BAND A: £32 BAND B: £27

WESTLANDS

THU 22 FEB | 7.30PM

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SPRING FORWARD The summersaulting supernova of the Somerset dance calendar, bringing together the best and brightest young dancers from across the county to perform on a professional stage.

Take Art’s annual Spring Forward Showcase takes its usual place on The Octagon Theatre stage and in the hearts of the Somerset dance community.

Enjoy a kaleidoscope of styles and choreography including Jazz, Contemporary, Street Dance and Dance Theatre, featuring the nationally acclaimed Somerset Youth Dance Company, along with fantastic, fun and feel good performances from The Octagon Academy groups, local school groups, youth dance companies and Somerset dance schools.

The UK’s premier rock ‘n’ roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show!

Highly acclaimed for its stunning LIVE entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music.

This latest production features a fantastic new-line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s and 70s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage!

A hugely popular and exciting Showcase, working to inspire the next generation of young dancers.

Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll!

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TUE 27 FEB | 7.30PM TICKETS: £9 CHILDREN/STUDENTS: £8 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

BAND A: £27 BAND B: £25 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

SAT 24 FEB | 7.30PM

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SWEENY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS

Sung in English with a live orchestra Swansea City Opera present a revival of their hugely successful 2011 production of The Barber of Seville, Rossini’s most famous opera - razor-sharp and full of twists and turns.

From Figaro’s famous entrance aria Largo al factotum to the frenzy of the Act I finale, The Barber of Seville makes for a rollicking evening’s entertainment.

They look like Little Mix, they Sound like Little Mix, they are The Little Mix Experience.

FRI 2 MAR| 6PM TICKETS: £16

OCTAGON

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £22 CONCESSIONS: £20.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more.

There will be a pre-performance talk about the opera and production at 6.15pm, given by the Artistic Director of Swansea City Opera, Brendan Wheatley.

THU 1 MAR | 7.30PM

If you’re a fan of one of X Factor’s finest exports you’re sure to L.O.V.E. The Little Mix Experience!

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THEMED PARTY NIGHT

FAUSTUS

They have a plethora of experience between them, brought together here in a virtuosic display of musicianship and testosterone.

Rooted deeply in the English tradition, in 2007 they received a 75th Anniversary Award from the English Folk Dance and Song Society.

Faustus came together in 2006 as an evolution of the award winning band Dr. Faustus. They made an eponymous debut album in 2008, which saw them nominated as the Best Group in the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Touring saw them headlining at festivals, as well as playing sell-out concerts at arts centres and clubs. After a two year break they returned in 2011 and released the new album Broken Down Gentlemen (Navigator Records) in spring 2013.

“One of Britain’s outstanding folk bands.”

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SAT 3 MAR | 8PM ADVANCED TICKETS: £12 ADVANCED GROUPS 10+: £10 ON THE DAY: £16

WESTLANDS

Nominated in the 2009 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Faustus are three of the leading lights of their generation: Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead), Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast).

The BIG School Reunion is the perfect excuse to let your hair down, relive your youth and reunite with old school friends! With LIVE performances from tributes to Madness and The Jam. Fancy dress is strongly encouraged, with prizes for the ‘best dressed’.

Over 18s Only.

THE ROYAL MARINES ASSOCIATION CONCERT BAND WITH YEOVILTON MILITARY WIVE S CHOIR This concert is in aid of The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund, registered charity no.

1134205.

The Guardian

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SUN 4 MAR | 3PM TICKETS: £14.50

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £16 CONCESSIONS: £14.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

SAT 3 MAR | 7.30PM

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40T TOUR

ANNIV H ERSARY

The smash hit Marc Bolan musical This hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, returns to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life, cut short by a cruel twist of fate.

At his peak, Bolan was arguably the biggest rock star the UK had ever seen. Rocker, poet, electric warrior, king of glam and godfather of punk Marc Bolan became a superstar and the press dubbed him “Bigger than the Beatles”.

BAND A TICKETS: £31 CONCESSIONS: £29.50 BAND B TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

Featuring classic T.Rex 70s hits Ride A White Swan, Metal Guru, I Love To Boogie, 20th Century Boy and many more.

“A visual, aural and multimedia feast!”

The Stage

OCTAGON

MON 5 - WED 7 MAR | 7.30PM

Before his tragic death in 1977, a few days short of his 30th birthday, Bolan lived life at breakneck speed, creating a series of iconic images, a string of number one hits and an army of obsessive fans. 20th Century Boy is a glorious celebration of glam rock at its colourful best!

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JAMES & OLA: UNCENSORED IT’S HOT, DIRTY & DANCING! Catch the sexiest couple to come from the hit TV show, Strictly Come Dancing in an uncensored show, packed full of high-energy dance routines and steamy scenes. Their true love story and world championship dance journey are brought together in one incredible dance show, which promises to leave you wanting more!

Including a full cast of dancers, music and powerful production!

Classical

MARTINU PIANO TRIO

CONCERT SERIES

HAYDN - Trio No 39 in G major, HOB. XV:25 Gypsy SUK - Elegy BEETHOVEN - Kakadu Variations Op. 121a SCHUBERT - Trio in E flat Op.100 D.929 Trio Martinu was formed at Prague Conservatory in 1990. The Trio has received the annual Award of the Czech Chamber Music Society (CCMS), attached to the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra and has toured Spain, Belgium, the Netherlands performing in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw and lately Korea in 2015, where they represented the Czech Republic at the Euro-Asian Chamber Music Festival with recitals in Seoul, Daegu and Busan.

In the Czech Republic its members have broadcast regularly on Czech radio and the Trio has appeared in major festivals.

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FRI 9 MAR | 7.30PM VIP TICKETS: £76.50 INCLUDES MEET & GREET BAND A: £44 BAND B: £39 BAND C: £31

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £16 CONCESSIONS: £14.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £13 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

THU 8 MAR | 7.30PM

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Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams will touch your heart.

Jimmy Osmond began his performing career at the tender age of three with Andy Williams on his television series. This year marks Jimmy’s fiftieth anniversary in show business.

Jimmy will sing the songs that made Andy Williams so beloved by millions including Music To Watch Girls By, Happy Heart, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Almost There, May Each Day, Days Of Wine And Roses, and, of course, the song that was to become his theme tune, Moon River.

The youngest member of the world-famous Osmond family is joined by his singers and The Moon River Band.

Two England Legends come to Westlands to talk about their brilliant International and Club Careers in Football and tell us all what it’s like to play at the top level in the beautiful game.

Come and Join England Legends: Teddy Sheringham MBE* and Paul Merson* (now on Sky Sports as a pundit) along with Perry Groves (Arsenal legend) who will host the evening as they discuss and talk International games, World Cup qualifiers, dressing room/training ground stories, managers, fall outs and everything you wanted to know about playing at International and Club level in Football. *Players are available at time of booking but their schedule could change.

MON 12 MAR | 7.30PM VIP TICKETS: £51.50 INCLUDES MEET & GREET TICKETS: £30

WESTLANDS

VIP TICKETS: £76 INCLUDES MEET & GREET TICKETS: £31 CONCESSIONS: £29.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

SAT 10 MAR | 7.30PM

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LEVELLERS WITH SUPPORT FROM GINGER WILDHEART

Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2018, Brighton folk-punk band Levellers are touring around the release of an acoustic album recorded at Abbey Road Studios with legendary producer John Leckie.

Directed by: Brian Epps Choreographer: Sheila Driver Musical Director: Gill Merrifield

Emerging victorious through the ups and downs of label deals, spats with the music press and the wear and tear of touring, the Levellers are still going strong. They have long been and still are, one of the best live bands around but, often overlooked is their impressive back catalogue of recorded music.

Packed full of Irving Berlin’s greatest hits including, Cheek To Cheek, Top Hat, White Tie & Tails, Let’s Face the Music & Dance and Puttin’ On The Ritz, Top Hat tells the story of Broadway sensation Jerry Travers who dances his way across Europe to win the heart of society girl Dale Tremont.

An uplifting and hilarious romantic comedy celebrating 1930s song, style and romance, Top Hat dazzles with glorious, tap-dancing magic, beautiful ballroom dancing and a love story that will set the pulse racing!

The Levellers sold more platinum, gold, and silver albums in the 1990s than any other act.

They’ve had 7 Top 40 albums, including the number 1 album Zeitgeist and their platinumselling 1991 album Levelling The Land, and a number of Top 40 singles including This Garden, Hope St, Just The One and What A Beautiful Day.

Tickets on sale at The Octagon Theatre from Monday 22nd January 2018 For priority booking before this date go to www.yaos.org.uk or tel. 01935 412282

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THU 15 MAR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £26.50

WESTLANDS

OPENING NIGHT & MATINEES: £17 ALL OTHER PERFORMANCES: £19

OCTAGON

TUE 13 - SAT 24 MAR| 7.30PM NIGHTLY, 2.30PM SAT & SUN MATINEES, MON 19 NO PERFORMANCE

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COMEDY CLUB Featuring: Paul McCaffrey, Angela Barnes and Tom Lucy* *Correct at time of printing, may be subject to change.

This event may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

Ben Portsmouth - The World’s Number One Elvis Tribute Artist.

Fans from all over the world declare Ben Portsmouth as the closest they have ever seen to Elvis Presley. Social media forums are overwhelmed with fans demanding his return to their country.

THU 22 MAR | 8PM ADVANCED TICKETS: £9 ON THE DAY: £10

WESTLANDS

In August 2012, Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest which took place in Memphis. Ben is the only artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious title.

S! U H T I W WORK

Ben will bring his unique style, charisma and 10 piece band to show audiences why he is regarded as the best in the business.

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TICKETS: £29 CONCESSIONS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

WESTLANDS

SAT 17 MAR | 7.30PM

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NIGEL MCINTYRE BY ARRANGEMENT WITH GARETH WATSON PRESENTS

AN EVENING WITH ANT MIDDLETON

They’re back!

Following the astonishing 2017 show to full houses and standing ovations. Direct from a hit run in London’s West End, the UK’s leading band of mind-blowing illusionists and magicians take to the road for the fifth year running to once again perplex, astound and thrill audiences all over the country.

Ant Middleton, adventurer, survival expert, TV presenter, ex-elite forces soldier, will be sharing his experiences and exploits as a modern day explorer and expedition leader.

In this adventure filled one-man show, Ant recounts his extraordinary life in the military with tales that will defy belief for their sheer bravery and danger.

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SUN 25 MAR | 3PM & 7.30PM TICKETS: £26.50 CHILDREN: £16.50 FAMILY SAVER: £75 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN)

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £24 CONCESSIONS: £22.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

Touring since 2013 and seen by nearly a quarter of a million people, with over 20 million online views between them, this is the champion of all family viewing magic shows.

WESTLANDS

SAT 24 MAR | 7.30PM

The world class illusionists will be performing incredible feats of mind-reading, stunning close-up and daring large-scale illusions and a death-defying, heart-stopping finale.

So if you like your magic big, bold and baffling, this is the show for you.

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AN AUDIENCE WITH ALAN GARDNER

Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz, Robin Hood and Peter Pan. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation!

Alan Gardner, (the man with the pink hair!) presenter of Channel 4’s The Autistic Gardener takes to the road with a brand new and enlightening show.

Enchanted Entertainment’s spellbinding pantomime tells the story of Beauty, who longs for romance and adventure, a badmannered Prince who is transformed into a Beast to teach him a lesson and a good Fairy who makes both their dreams come true.

Alan is also an ambassador of the National Autistic Society.

WED 28 MAR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £23.50 CONCESSIONS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £21 CONCESSIONS: £19 FAMILY SAVER: £73 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) GROUPS 10+: £20 GROUPS 20+: £19

Come and discover how to make the most of your garden, patio or even your window box and have fun at the same time!

Discover where plants come from, and where they should go. Learn to love your weeds, nurture your house plants, grow your own food and benefit our wonderful planet.

Join us during the school holidays at The Octagon Theatre for a show filled with spectacular pantomime magic, dazzling production numbers and of course jokes galore for all the family!

MON 26 MAR | 2PM & 6PM

Alan has created 40 RHS show gardens and won numerous awards at Chelsea.

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The Mayor of Yeovil Presents a CHARITY CONCERT So why not travel back in

time with

JUKEBOX TIME MACHINE Featuring Entertainment by local talented groups and music by

JOE HARDY BERTIES BIG BAND TICKETS: £10

Fed up with flogging their guts out and always having to be in charge, the Grumpy Old Women have put their knobbly old feet up in glorious retirement, free at last to practise their extreme colouring-in, ukelele orchestra and novelty fudge- making.

But with the world in a bigger mess than ever before, is there anything that can tempt them off their backsides to unleash their superpowers and once more come to the rescue ?!

OCTAGON

THU 29 MAR | 7.30PM

Starring Jenny Eclair, Dillie Keane & Lizzie Roper

Join us for 90 mins of brand new ‘full-fat’, ‘batteries included’ comedy from the mistresses of grump.

“Expect a party” HHHH The Times This event may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

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WED 4 & THU 5 APR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £26

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £25 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

TUE 3 APR | 7.30PM

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Platinum selling female Rock ’n’ Roll Star, Kim Wilde is back with her Here Come The Aliens Tour 2018!

The Kid’s In America super-star will tour the UK with her band, this spring.

This highly acclaimed concert-style production continues to captivate audiences across the UK with its spectacular re-creation of The Carpenters’ timeless repertoire of music.

Expect a show packed full of brand new music and all of her hits, too!

It’ll be out of this World.

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The Guardian

The outstanding vocal talents of Claire Furley and pianist Phil Aldridge take centre-stage, accompanied by orchestral arrangements from LIVE musicians and a stage-wide backdrop of state-of-the-art video projection.

Please note this event is a standing gig.

Featuring the classic hits (They Long To Be) Close To You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Superstar, and many more!

“Phenomenal vocals & great musicianship” The Evening Standard

FRI 6 APR | 8PM TICKETS: £31

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £24.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

FRI 6 APR | 7.30PM

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THE GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND

RICHARD HERRING “I only regret the people I didn’t have sex with… And 60% of the people I did have sex with.”

The brass bands of this country are unique, and the Grimethorpe Colliery Band is unique amongst them. The band’s contest successes remain legendary. These include 16 Brass In Concert Championship titles, 11 times Yorkshire Regional Champions, two English National Championship victories, four times British Open Champions and four times National Champion Brass Band of Great Britain.

Grimethorpe's diverse noted concert performances include those at the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA Awards, BBC Proms, Eurovision and London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, together with a wealth of national and international television/radio appearances and professional recordings.

The band has been the recipient of two gold discs, as well as a BAFTA nomination for its contributions to the global hit movie Brassed Off for which Grimethorpe was the focal point.

“Podfather” (the Guardian) and star of Radio 4’s Relativity, Richard Herring gets to the half century (against all odds) and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to the telegram from the Queen (though given she will be 140 in 2067, she might forget to send it).

Following on from Oh F***, I’m 40!, this is the second (and let’s face it, almost certainly penultimate) instalment in Herring’s once-adecade examination of ageing.

“A gloriously infantile delight in mischief, provocation and inspired rudeness” The Guardian This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

“Grimethorpe Colliery Band - the finest jewel in the world of brass bands, and a unique cultural asset” Sir Peter Maxwell Davies

“Sensational - performing favourite classics in spectacular style!”

The Times

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SUN 8 APR | 8PM TICKETS: £18.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £23.50 UNDER 16S: £16 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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SAT 7 APR | 7.30PM

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This hysterical show is packed full of one-liners and parody songs about hot flushes and memory loss.

An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by chance.

Book now for the ultimate girl’s night out!

Age Recommendation: 16+ This performance may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

They soon bond as they make fun of their woeful lives experiencing “The Change” and their problems with forgetfulness, mood swings, wrinkles, night sweats and chocolate binges.

TICKETS: £28.50

OCTAGON

TUE 10 & WED 11 APR | 7.30PM

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THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW The only show to be endorsed by the Cash family!

The Johnny Cash Roadshow featuring respected singer/songwriter Clive John.

After sold out shows across Europe this is now a bigger show than ever, introducing the new brass section the ‘Roadshow Horns’ all accompanied by emotive screen visuals.

This is simply the best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world.

Imagine being born in an oven and the first person you meet wants to dunk you in his tea!

The adventures of the deliciously smelling Gingerbread Man - the bravest biscuit of all times!

Stuff and Nonsense present a brilliant mix of puppetry, live action, great music and humour in a stunning staging of this well-loved classic tale.

“Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was!”

(Granddaughter of Mr. Johnny Cash)

Suitable for 3 plus - no scary bits just don't turn up hungry!

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SAT 14 APR | 1PM & 4PM TICKETS: £9.50 CONCESSIONS: £7.50

OCTAGON

TICKETS: £21.50 CONCESSIONS: £20 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

FRI 13 APR | 7.30PM

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Variety is back with a capital V as legendary British Entertainers Bobby Davro and Kenny Lynch OBE, swap their golf clubs for a unique night of comedy and music in the company of talented friends.

Bobby who is recognised worldwide as one of the great British all-round entertainers, will take audiences back to the golden days of light entertainment, when families would gather around the television to watch him in his own Saturday night variety series or as a regular on shows such as Copy Cats and Live from Her Majesty's. These classic shows featured the very best in song, dance, impressions and comedy, performed by some of the greatest performers in the world. Now in 2018 Swing With Laughter recreates those magical shows and adds a modern flavour for audiences of today, who are enjoying the current revival in variety.

Forget tired old pocket watches and people clucking like chickens - The Hypnotist: Live & Outrageous is a cutting-edge, thrilling show featuring incredible hypnosis and never before seen side splitting sketches… which are guaranteed to tickle the very naughtiest parts of your mind.

Whether you want to take part or just laugh at the people who do - this WILL be one of the funniest shows you’ll see this year… so don’t miss out.

WARNING: Not for the easily offended This performance will contain adult material that some might find offensive.

Over 18s only

MON 16 APR| 7.30PM TICKETS: £20 CONCESSIONS: £17

WESTLANDS

TICKETS: £24.50 CONCESSIONS: £23 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

SUN 15 APR| 7.30PM

Join leading hypnotist Robert Temple on a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud and hysterical ride to the centre of your imagination! This is YOUR chance to become the star of this unforgettable show.

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THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND Chris Barber OBE is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in the United Kingdom.

For nearly 70 years he has been active in the music scene with promoting, recording and releasing music and touring with his band.

The BIG Chris Barber Band are a ten piece band, inspired by great Ken Colyer Jazz Men and feature everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20s Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill.

On this special night, you will hear songs from that age and Chris’ favorites like Bourbon Street Parade, Jubilee Stomp, Petite Fleur, Ice Cream, When the Saints Go Marching In and many more.

They stand out as one of the finest, if not the finest, of its kind anywhere in the world.

You can count on an exciting evening of high quality jazz and blues which will appeal in equal measure to the aficionado and the newcomer.

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! The Remembering Fred Tour is returning in 2018. Strictly’s Aljaz and Janette are back with new songs, new dances and a new look.

Get ready to step back in time and relive special moments from the career of dancing extraordinaire, Fred Astaire.

The Remembering Fred Tour will take you on a magical journey of dance, live music and entertainment supported by special appearances from various celebrity guests.

The show, which promises to be a magical evening of top hat, white tie and wonderful tales, is backed by a full supporting cast of dancers, a live band and sensational singers.

*Please Note VIP Tickets are not available for the matinee.

THU 19 APR| 7.30PM TICKETS: £21 CONCESSIONS: £19.50 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

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MATINEE: £22.50* VIP : £76 INCLUDES MEET & GREET. BAND A TICKETS: £43.50 BAND B TICKETS: £38.50 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

WED 18 APR | 2.30PM & 7.30PM

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JASON DONOVAN AND HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS

COMEDY CLUB Featuring: Mike Wilmot, Ivo Graham and Jake Lambert*

Jason is delighted to announce that he will be hitting the road once again, only this time; it’s a tour with a twist!

*Correct at time of printing, may be subject to change.

He is headed to new locations across the country and these intimate gigs will be a unique opportunity to see him like you’ve never seen him before!

This event may contain adult material that some might find offensive.

At aged 49 ½ and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will take Jason’s looming 50th birthday as its starting point and will zigzag back and forth through his life.

*Photo: Rhian Ap Gruffydd

ADVANCED TICKETS: £9 ON THE DAY: £10

WESTLANDS

THU 19 APR | 8PM

Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other!

Over 18s only

FRI 20 APR | 7.30PM TICKETS: £26

OCTAGON

PREMIUM TICKETS: £29 TICKETS: £24 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

WESTLANDS

FRI 20 APR | 7.30PM

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Classical CONCERT

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SINFONIA CLASSICA WITH PETER DONOHOE Director: HANS-PETER HOFMANN Soloist: PETER DONOHOE, PIANO RESPIGHI - Ancient Airs and Dances Suite No.3 *BEETHOVEN - Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat BEETHOVEN - Romance No.2 in F SCHUBERT - Symphony No.5 in B flat *Piece featuring named soloist

TICKETS: £26 CONCESSIONS: £24.50 STUDENTS/CHILDREN: £23 FOOTLIGHTS: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

MON 23 APR | 7.30PM

WE’RE OPEN! THE LOUNGE BAR IS OPEN FROM 10AM MONDAY - SATURDAY

POP IN FOR: COFFEE & CAKE, SANDWICHES & LIGHT BITES, LICENSED BAR

The compelling story of one family’s century long, award-winning musical journey; and you already know all the songs!

Three generations of Sherman songwriting is brought to life in this delightful show: from Tin Pan Alley songwriter Al Sherman writer for artists including Frank Sinatra and Ella Fitzgerald - to the Oscar and Grammy Award winning Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Jungle Book) up to present day, with songs from Robert J. Sherman’s own hit fringe musical Love Birds.

Catch this practically perfect family production on its premiere UK tour.

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TICKETS: £23.50 CONCESSIONS: £22 FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

WED 25 & THU 26 APR| 7.30PM

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One of the industry’s true legends, Gilbert O’ Sullivan dominated the charts in the seventies and continues to enjoy success and acclaim to the present day.

Enjoy every facet of his history in this new live show, including classics such as Alone Again Naturally, Nothing Rhymed, Clair Matrimony and Get Down as well as songs from the forthcoming album.

Gilbert and his 10 piece band are very much looking forward to going back out on the road!

FOUR TERRIFIC TALES - ONE SUPERB SHOW!

Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze.

Funky moves, toe tapping tunes and giggles are guaranteed!

This delightful production is brought to you by the team behind Stick Man Live, adapted from the bestselling books by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo.

Suitable for all ages!

Tiddler © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books, 2007; A Squash and a Squeeze © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2003; Monkey Puzzle © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2000; The Smartest Giant in Town © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Macmillan Children’s books, 2002

SUN 29 & MON 30 APR 1PM & 4PM TICKETS: £13.50 FAMILY SAVER: £46 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN OR 1 ADULT, 3 CHILDREN)

FOOTLIGHTS/GROUPS 10+: DISCOUNT APPLIES

OCTAGON

PREMIUM: £35.50 TICKETS: £30.50

WESTLANDS

THU 26 APR | 7.30PM

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Monday Movers

45+ yrs

£50 per term (10 weeks) £6 per class

Hannah Lefeuvre

5.30pm - 6.30pm

Pure Drama

8 - 15 yrs

Term fees apply

Tammie Lloyd

7.00pm - 9.00pm

The Octagon Choir

14+ yrs

£4 per week

Adam Burgan

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11.00am - 12.00pm Octagon Beginners Tap

16+ yrs

£4.50 per week

Katey Leader

12.30pm - 1.30pm

Octagon Advanced Tap

16+ yrs

£4.50 per week

Katey Leader

5.00pm - 5.45pm

Street Dance

5 - 11 yrs

£4 per week

Keri Hill

6.30pm - 7.30pm

Festival Team

7+ yrs

Term fees apply

The Dancy Factory

7.30pm - 8.15pm

Contemporary Dance

13+ yrs

Term fees apply

The Dancy Factory

8.15pm - 9.00pm

Shake N Shimmy

Adult Class

£5 per week

The Dancy Factory

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Children from 3 - 4.5 yrs

Term fees apply

Helen Laxton School of Dance

4.45pm - 5.45pm

Advanced Street Dance

By Audition 10 - 14 yrs

Term fees apply

Keri Hill

6.00pm - 6.45pm

Latin Fit

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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 plenty of 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.

Pre School Ballet These classes are based on The Royal Academy of Dance Pre Primary Ballet Syllabus.

Street Dance Energetic, lively, structured classes which improve fitness, flexibility, coordination, muscular strength and confidence.

YCAA Lunchtime Book Group Monthly from 12pm - 2pm in the Lounge Bar at Westlands.

Do you enjoy reading a good book but find it difficult to get out in the evenings? Then this is for you!

For the next meeting date see: www.yeovilarts.co.uk

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.

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 Hill: kerihilldance@gmail.com

Yeovil Creative Writers We meet fortnightly on a Thursday at 7.30pm in the Johnson Studio.

To find out more visit www.yeovilarts.co.uk

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.

The Dance Factory Festival Team For further information on The Dance Factory classes please call Laura or Steph Bacon on 07426197169 or email dancefactoryyeovil@gmail.com

Yeovil Art Group We meet in the Johnson Studio on the first Thursday of every month for demonstrations by leading artists based in the South West.

There are also painting sessions every term-time Monday from 1-4pm in Birchfield Community Hall. Visit www.yeovilarts.co.uk

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BOOKING YOUR TICKETS…

ACCESS FOR ALL

OCTAGON THEATRE BOX OFFICE 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 WESTLANDS OPENING HOURS Mon - Sat 10am until 8pm. The Box Office closes at 4pm when there is no event on a Saturday.

Online: 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.

Please see our websites or call our Box Office for more information.

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. Westlands also offers disabled parking which is available on a first come first served basis.

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The Octagon Theatre, Hendford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA20 1UX

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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 J A N U A R Y Fri 12 The Transports Fri 19 The Circus of Horrors Sat 20 Elkie Brooks Tue 23 - Sat 27 YAPS: Beauty and the Beast Rock ‘n’ Roll Pantomime Mon 29 New Jersey Nights Tue 30 Ed Byrne F E B R U A R Y Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4 Tue 6 Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Fri 9

Vampires Rock: Ghost Train The Greatest Hits of Motown: How Sweet It Is Sing-a-Long-a Beauty and the Beast You’ve Got A Friend Richard Alston Dance Company Lloyd and Rose Buck: Our Life With Birds Milton Jones Jive Talkin’ perform The Bee Gees Killer Queen

Sat 10 Sat 10 Sun 11 Wed 14 Thu 15 Fri 16 Sat 17 Sat 17 Sun 18 Mon 19 - Thu 22 Thu 22 Fri 23 Sat 24 Tue 27 M A R C H Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sat 3

Griff Rhys Jones The Classic Rock Show Yeovilton Military Wives Choir The Lionel Richie Songbook Laughing Boy Comedy Club The Chicago Blues Brothers Fron Male Voice Choir The South Bug Fest Project Play: Vicar of Dibley Dance to the Music Sinfonia Classica: Sheku Kanneh-Mason That’ll Be The Day Spring Forward

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Swansea City Opera: The Barber of Seville The Little Mix Experience Faustus The Big School Reunion

WINTER/SPRING BROCHURE

Sun 4 Mon 5 - Wed 7 Thu 8 Fri 9 Sat 10 Mon 12 Tue 13 - Sat 24 Thu 15 Sat 17 Thu 22 Sat 24 Sun 25 Mon 26 Wed 28 Thu 29 A P R I L Tue 3 Wed 4 & Thu 5 Fri 6 Fri 6 Sat 7 Sun 8 Tue 10 & Wed 11 Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16 Wed 18 Thu 19 Thu 19 Fri 20 Fri 20 Mon 23 Wed 25 & Thu 26 Thu 26 Sun 29 & Mon 30

The Royal Marines Association Concert Band 20th Century Boy Martinu Piano Trio James & Ola: Uncensored Jimmy Osmond: Moon River and Me England Legends YAOS: Top Hat Levellers Ben Portsmouth: The King Is Back Laughing Boy Comedy Club Ant Middleton Champions of Magic Easter Pantomime: Beauty and the Beast Alan Gardner The Mayor’s Charity Show Pasha Kovalev & Anya Garnis Grumpy Old Women The Carpenters Story Kim Wilde The Grimethorpe Colliery Band Richard Herring Menopause the Musical The Johnny Cash Roadshow The Gingerbread Man Swing With Laughter Robert Temple Remembering Fred The Big Chris Barber Band Laughing Boy Comedy Club Jason Donovan The Dreamboys Sinfonia Classica: Peter Donohoe A Spoonful of Sherman Gilbert O’Sullivan Tiddler

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