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Welcome to Taunton Brewhouse’s autumn season. We’re thrilled to be able to share with you a programme bursting with brilliant shows, events and activities for the whole family, all topped off by our much-loved annual Christmas show! This year, we will be presenting The Little Prince, an electrifying mix of music, circus and storytelling which will transport you across the galaxy on an adventure like no other. With breathtaking stunts, enchanting songs, and a host of memorable characters, this will be a Christmas treat you won’t want to miss. You’ll also find a wide offering of highquality music, comedy and theatre, with highlights including Tangle Theatre’s bold take on Shakespeare’s Richard the Second, the return of superb folk duo Sound of the Sirens and the outrageous comedy stylings of Hal Cruttenden. Our film programme continues to grow, and autumn will see the return of our popular Movie Mondays, offering discounted tickets and free refreshments to specially programmed screenings on Monday mornings. Be sure to look out for the icon! As part of our commitment to being a hub for the community, we continue our wide range of classes and oneoff workshops for local people of all ages, providing you with an exciting opportunity to learn fresh skills and spend time with new friends. Everyone is welcome at Taunton Brewhouse, so please do join us for a show, a workshop or just a cup of tea with some friends. Bourdillon Artistic Programme Manager your love for Taunton Brewhouse
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ACCESSIBLE PERFORMANCES: BSL | 10 DECEMBER | 15:00 22 DECEMBER | 19:00 British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter Daryl McMullan will be stood stage left for the duration of the show, translating for those who use sign language. £15 tickets are available for those who identify as D/deaf. Free Essential Companion tickets are also available.
RELAXED | 20 DECEMBER | 11:00 Our relaxed performances are for everyone and have been adapted to be sensitive to audience members who may benefit from seeing a show in a less formal, more supportive environment. This may include people who have autism, learning disabilities, auditory sensitivities, epilepsy, or dementia. During these performances, noise and movement in the theatre are welcomed; the house lights will be set to dim, and loud noises, flashing lights, and pyrotechnics may be left out of the show.
THE LITTLE PRINCE 6-30 DECEMBER | TIMES VARY MAIN HOUSE | FAMILY TICKETS FROM £16 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) This Christmas, Taunton Brewhouse are proud to present their brand-new circus musical extravaganza The Little Prince Stranded in the middle of the Sahara Desert, a brave pilot meets the Little Prince, a mysterious child from far away with a universe of stories to share. As water begins to run out, can these fantastical tales of adventure help this unlikely pair find a way home? Based on the much-loved story by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, join the planet-hopping prince on an intergalactic adventure like no other! You’ll meet a host of colourful characters – from the friendly fox to the prickly rose. Joyously adapted for the stage by Metta Theatre and complete with spectacular circus and enchanting original songs, this uplifting tale of friendship and imagination is the perfect family treat this festive season.
AUDIO DESCRIBED | 20 DECEMBER | 19:00 The show will feature a live commentary describing the action on the stage, delivered to participating audience members via headphones. £15 tickets are available for those who identify as blind/visually impaired. Free Essential Companion tickets are also available. For further information about our accessible performances, please email our Box Office at boxoffice@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk or call us on 01823 283244 5
PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 DECEMBER | 10:30 For more information and to book tickets, please contact the Box Office. General information for schools can be found on our website.
PREVIEW PERFORMANCE | 6 DECEMBER | 19:00
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WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO WRITE THIS ADAPTATION?
AND FINALLY, WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT MAKING FAMILY THEATRE? I’ve always been interested in making multi-faceted theatre, so for me the joy of family theatre is the intergenerational aspect of it, especially when working with physical and visual forms like circus. The spectacle of that resonates with young children, while teenagers and adults can follow the narrative and emotional arc of the storytelling. We like to joke that our age range is 6-106, but I firmly believe great art speaks to everyone. P Burton-Morgan is a renowned writer and director working across musical theatre, plays and opera. Her musical theatre writing/directing credits include The Rhythmics (Southwark Playhouse), In The Willows (Exeter Northcott and UK Tour), The Little Mermaid (Theatre by the Lake and UK Tour), and Blown Away (Exeter Northcott and UK Tour). She founded Metta Theatre in 2005 alongside partner Will Reynolds.
WHAT MAKES METTA’S ADAPTATION SO SPECIAL? It’ll be unlike anything you’ve ever seen before! It’s very difficult to create circus musicals – that’s why so very few people attempt it. In this regard, our adaptation brings a fresh perspective to the timeless tale – combining extraordinary circus performances, stunning set design and a truly magical score. It’ll also make you cry. For anyone who knows the book, that may not be too surprising as it is a story about many beautiful and joyous things, as well as grief and loss. And that’s something that everyone can relate to. Touching the depth of human emotion is a big part of what we try to do with theatre, so yes, there’ll be backflips and belly laughs, but you should also bring a hankie.
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Well, like a lot of people, it’s one of my alltime favourite books and has been on my list to adapt for a decade. But the production concept was born out of the last circus musical I did – an adaptation of The Little Mermaid – which, for anyone who saw, will see a lot of the same cast, creative team and some similar circus concepts. For me, circus, even more than dance, is a form of visual poetry. And so, it felt like a natural form with which to bring to life this deeply poetic masterpiece. But circus on its own can get a bit abstract so telling those stories and exploring those characters through song also keeps it grounded in a form that’s really accessible. YOU MUST HAVE DONE A LOT OF RESEARCH. CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THAT PROCESS? I knew the book inside out from reading it as a child and also listening to a handmade audiobook that my uncle made for me and my siblings. In terms of developing the libretto and the circus, because I’ve worked as a director/ maker of circus for over a decade, I have a strong understanding of the skills and physical vocabulary of the different disciplines. Therefore, the process of imagining what circus disciplines would best suit a particular character or moment in the show was a very natural process for me. WHAT DO YOU THINK MAKES THE STORY OF THE LITTLE PRINCE SO WELL-LOVED?Thecharactersare delightful and it’s chock full of wit, whimsy and heart. There are so many deeply profound philosophical insights into life, and nuggets of wisdom that maybe as a child you only half absorb, but then as you grow older you keep returning to them again and again. As an adult or as a child, it speaks to people on a very personal level.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH P WeBURTON-MORGANrecentlysatdownwithwriter and director of The Little Prince, P BurtonMorgan, who shared with us the pressures of adapting the much-loved story and what inspired her to put circus at the center of this magical adaptation. HI P! CAN YOU TELL US MORE ABOUT THE LITTLE PRINCE AND WHAT AUDIENCES CAN EXPECT? It’s a musical. And it’s a circus show. It’s a circus musical. And we have a wonderfully talented ensemble of local young people in it. So, you can expect heart-warming ballads, big belly laughs and lots of backflips.
AN EVENING WITH RICHARD JONES 10 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MAGIC TICKETS FROM £21 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES)
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Lance Corporal Richard Jones is a world-famous master magician and former Britain’s Got Talent winner. He represents the very best in cutting edge magic, mind reading and psychological illusion. Known as ‘The Military Illusionist’, Richard combines his British Army training with his expert knowledge of deception to create a unique experience you will not forget.
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SOFIE HAGEN: FAT JOKES 9 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £17 (SUITABLE FOR 16+) Edinburgh comedy award-winner Sofie Hagen presents Fat Jokes, a show bursting with big jokes and fat punchlines. Sofie returns to her craft of devastatingly brilliant joke writing and storytelling, and has created this collection of fat jokes and unforgettable moments that you can laugh at without feeling like sh*t. Come as you are and enjoy an actual fat person at the top of her game. ‘Hilarious… clever, touching, and funny.’ The Mirror ‘Compelling, beautifully constructed.’ The Guardian ‘Impeccable control of her craft.’ The Times BEFORE BREAKFAST 9 SEPTEMBER | 20:00 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Before Breakfast explore feminist issues through the telling of personal stories – fusing their classical knowledge and rich arrangements with raw expression. Gina and Lucy’s music has always been beautiful, though is often layered with feminine discomfort. An uneasy web of harmonies and relentless piano, intricate cello and expressively haunting vocals run through their back catalogue.
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Celebrating 45 years since the release of the iconic album Arrival, come and join us as we celebrate one of the biggest selling pop bands of all time –ARRIVAL’sABBA.multi award-winning show is returning for 2022 following sell-out performances in over 30 countries worldwide, bringing the magic of ABBA to stages across the UK. The high-energy production features ABBA’s best loved hits including ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Super Trouper’, ‘Voulez Vous’, and of course, ‘Waterloo’. With a winning formula of fantastic harmonies, authentic costumes and first-class vocals, ARRIVAL brings to life the extraordinary songwriting talents of Benny and Bjorn, recreating the true feel and thrill of a live ABBA show.
MADE IN TENNESSEE 11 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS FROM £21.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) With a band made up of some of the UK’s finest country musicians, this authentic tribute takes you through decades of the nation’s fastest growing music genre. Featuring classic hits from the likes of Johnny Cash, June Carter, and Dolly Parton, to modern superstars including Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves and Chris Stapleton.
THE MIGHTY KIDS BEATBOX COMEDY SHOW 18 SEPTEMBER | 14:30 | MAIN HOUSE | FAMILY TICKETS £11 (SUITABLE FOR 4+) Are you a kid? Do you like music, laughing and whack-a-doodle-noodle craziness? Grab your pet adult and join Award-winningus!comedian and CBBC star Jarred Christmas and world champion beatboxer Hobbit bring a brand-new show packed with interactive jokes, silly billyness, beatboxing, and epic sounds created by YOU! It’s the hottest ticket in town –so pop on your oven gloves and get involved. Direct from sell-out shows at London’s Southbank Centre and Edinburgh Festival Fringe, you won’t want to miss this highly entertaining show! ‘Phenomenal. Children are captivated. Fast and furious! Raw talent and pure entertainment.’ The Wee Review
It’s Terry is a brand new knockabout show introduced by the world-famous character performer ‘Richie Raganoo’ – who by his own omission says that Terry Alderton is the ‘weakest character he does. But his most successful!’. It’s Terry has narrative: it’s a throw-it-up and see where it lands kind of show. So that those that know, know, and those who don’t… will!
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THE PEOPLE VERSUS 15 SEPTEMBER | 19:45 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR 14+) Formed in 2019, The People Versus borrow from a variety of genres and traditions. Their combined voices and instrumental lines swoop, circle and support the beguiling voice and personality of lead singer Alice Edwards. Each song is taut with utmost feeling and longing, with many inspired by Greek myth and tales from Shakespeare.
THE HISTORY OF ROCK 15 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS FROM £21.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Relive the greatest rock songs of all time with The History of Rock – a celebration of rock music through the decades. A jaw-dropping night transporting you through the golden ages of rock and featuring the music of artists such as Led Zeppelin, Cream, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Queen and many more. p
Don’t miss your chance to see Terry Alderton live in action! He’s one of the most exciting comedians around, regularly performing at comedy festivals across the globe (and picking up the occasional award!). His TV stand up credits include Live At The Apollo (BBC), Dave’s One Night Stand (Dave), Comedy Road Show (BBC), and The Stand-Up Show (BBC).
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TERRY ALDERTON: IT’S TERRY 17 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £18 (SUITABLE FOR 14+)
THE OFTEN HERD 16 SEPTEMBER | 20:00 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Bluegrass band The Often Herd transcend the traditional boundaries of the genre. Although they might resemble an American string band, complete with driving energy, tight vocal harmonies and dazzling instrumental interplay, their vibrant, transatlantic sound is deeply coloured by their surroundings – the striking natural and industrial landscapes of Northern England.
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A DAY TO REMEMBER: THE DORIS DAY CENTENARY SONG BOOK 24 SEPTEMBER | 14:00 & 19:30 MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £18 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Join us in celebrating the life and music of the legendary Doris Day. Starring award-winning singer Lynda Radford, this special centenary production features her performances with some of Hollywood’s greatest leading men, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Perry Como and John Denver.
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THINKING DRINKERS 23 SEPTEMBER | 20:00 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £17 (SUITABLE FOR 18+)
1BREATHLESSOCTOBER|19:45 | STUDIO | DRAMA TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR 12+) What happens when the things we covet hide us from ourselves? Breathless is a funny, honest and stylish exploration of the knife-edge of hoarding, from the joy to the addiction and suffocating shame. From Plymouth Laureate of Words, Laura Horton’s own experience of clothes hoarding.
TENORS UN LIMITED: THAT’S AMORE! 30 SEPTEMBER | 19:00 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £23 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Make a date with Tenors Un Limited, the ‘Rat Pack of Opera’ and number #1 selling classical vocal trio. Let Scott, Paul and Jem take you on a journey through some of the best loved songs of the last century, made famous by other ‘icons of song’ such as Pavarotti, Lanza, Sting, Michael Bublé and Freddie Mercury. p
Fancy five free drinks? Two of the world’s leading alcohol experts return with a hilarious quiz show that gets the rounds in – in more ways than one. With a pen and question sheet in one hand and several world-class drinks in the other, join them on a uniquely absurd, fact-filled journey through time. You will learn (and laugh a lot!) as the answers to life’s most important and unusual questions appear at the bottom of your glass. And did we mention the five free drinks? ‘An erudite, liquor-loving duo.’ Metro ‘Pioneers of alcohol-based comedy.’ Sunday Times ‘An intoxicating success… as interesting as it is hilarious.’ Sunday Express MONEY FOR NOTHING 21 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £24 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Money for Nothing was formed in 2000 as a tribute to one of the world’s premier rock bands – Dire Straits. Their abundant energy and the excellence and musicality of their performance makes Money for Nothing a ‘must-see’ for any rock enthusiast or Dire Straits fan. This exciting new show features all their greatest hits including ‘Sultans of Swing’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, ‘Walk of Life’, and of course, the legendary ‘Money for Nothing’ (ft Sting) which was the first ever video to be played on MTV.
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Cult hit event Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote comes to town with an interactive screening of the classic Murder, She Wrote episode ‘Sing a Song of Murder’. Jessica Fletcher rushes across the pond in an attempt to aid her cousin, a famous actress in the theatre, who has become the target of several murder attempts. Can you help to solve the mystery?
| DRAMA TICKETS £16 (SUITABLE FOR 12+) Two Actors. Two World Leaders. One Black Dog. London, 1939. Winston Churchill looks in the mirror, realises that only he can steer our great nation through its darkest hour and steels himself for the hard road ahead. Bristol, 2021. Howard Coggins looks in the mirror, shaves, realises he looks a bit like Winston Churchill and steels himself to break some bad news to his good friend, Stu. Bristol, 2022. Stu Mcloughlin looks in the mirror and realises that he’ll have to grow a little moustache.
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‘Go and see Hal Cruttenden, he’s got something to say, and he’ll make you laugh a lot!’ Daily Mirror ‘Funniest he’s ever been.’ Sunday Times ‘The comedy gift that keeps on giving.’ Scotsman LIZZY HARDINGHAM 6 OCTOBER | 19:45 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Indomitable folk musician and ornate songstress Lizzy Hardingham is paving her way as a powerhouse performer with beautifully delivered songs that sing straight to the heart. This paragon of vocal vigour and songwriting sorcery has supported the likes of Lady Maisery, Gilmore & Roberts, and Bob Fox, and is emerging gracefully into the world of headline shows.
‘Gorgeously delivered self-penned songs that pip everything else to the post.’
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In 2021, Lizzy worked closely with the English Folk Expo and The Young’uns’ Michael Hughes, focusing on firmly nailing her place as one of the rising stars of the folk scene.
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Buoyed by the success of The Six Wives of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I: Virgin on the Ridiculous, and unafraid to tackle the big subjects in an essentially inconsequential way, Living Spit’s Howard and Stu are back walking the tightrope of taste and decency with another slice of poorly researched history. But will either of them escape from this war alive? ‘The Morecambe and Wise of Weston-superMare.’ The Daily Telegraph ‘A terrific production, gloriously silly and worth watching.’ Bristol Post HAL CRUTTENDEN: IT’S BEST YOU HEAR IT FROM ME 6 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £20 (SUITABLE FOR 14+) After 21 years and 224 days, Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. He’s lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he’s far from alone; he’s got his grown-up daughters, his dogs, and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal’s life upside down but he’s sticking a finger right back at it.
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MARTIN CARTHY 7 OCTOBER | 20:00 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £15 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) For more than 50 years, Martin Carthy has been one of folk music’s greatest innovators – one of its best loved, most enthusiastic and, at times, most quietly controversial figures. His skill, stage presence and natural charm have won him many admirers, not only from within the folk scene, but also far beyond it. RUBY TURNER 8 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £24.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Ruby Turner returns to Taunton Brewhouse after her sell-out 2019 show, bringing a brand new soul, gospel, and R&B inspired set as she celebrates the release of her latest album Love Was Here A prolific songwriter, Ruby’s hits have been covered by the likes of Lulu, Yazz and Maxi Priest.
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV, but now the popular writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotter and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea through the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and, armed with a trusty PowerPoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger. The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book The Hezbollah Hiking Club. p
DOM JOLY’S HOLIDAY SNAPS 13 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £23 (SUITABLE FOR 15+)
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WOMEN IN ROCK 7 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £23 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) From wowing audiences of up to 120,000 across the UK and Europe, Women in Rock is ready to take you on a spectacular journey through five decades of female rock music. Featuring soaring vocals, choreography and audience interaction, all backed by a band of world class musicians, this must-see show celebrates the phenomenal female rock songs of Cher, Blondie, Janis Joplin, Republica, Belinda Carlisle, Bonnie Tyler, P!nk, Suzi Quatro, Tina Turner and many more. Women in Rock is guaranteed to get you on your feet, so grab your tickets and get ready to sing, dance and ROCK!
14 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £14 (SUITABLE FOR 14+) An evening of laughter and live entertainment courtesy of the UK’s greatest comedy acts. From much-loved favourites to exciting new talent, our BrewHaha Comedy Night offers something for everyone! The evening will feature three top stand-ups delivering side-splitting sets, all compered by an engaging MC. Be sure to complete your night with a trip to our theatre bar, where you’ll find a range of premium snacks and refreshments. Acts for the BrewHaha Comedy Night will be announced soon. Visit our website for further details.
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FRED’S HOUSE WITH SPECIAL GUEST ANNA RENAE
Fred’s House are an award-winning band based in Cambridge. They make summery, 70s West Coastinspired folk/rock but have their own distinctively fresh sound that is very much part of the now. This group of musicians have the rare ability to sweep you away with their gorgeous harmonies, moving lyrics, infectious melodies and uplifting grooves.
CELINE: LIVE IN VEGAS 18 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £28.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Hailing from NYC, international vocalist Crystal Cimaglia is constantly inspired by Céline Dion and is committed to providing the most authentic tribute show in the world. This celebrated show features the songs ‘My Heart Will Go On’, ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’, ‘Because You Loved Me’, ‘All by Myself’, ‘The Power of Love’ and many more.
YOUR HEART IS TOO LOUD 19 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | DANCE TICKETS FROM £13 (SUITABLE FOR 11+) How are we living now? What would we change if we were given just months, weeks, days to live? Your Heart Is Too Loud is a dance theatre production that explores the ways in which we choose to live and die, tackling the feelings and emotions that surround death and the longing we all feel to live more fully in the moment. Audiences will follow the lives of four people as they face death (both literal and metaphorical) within their relationships. This tender, provocative new work from Sweetshop Revolution is about love, devotion, loss, memory and resolution. It talks to the importance of connection at times of adversity and how we shouldn’t wait for death to reignite our relationship with life. p p
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Tangle Theatre, in association with MAST Mayflower Studios, presents a radical and electrifying new adaptation of Shakespeare’s Richard the Second performed in its distinctive Southern African Township theatre style.
Now embarking on the biggest musical adventure of their career so far, Hannah Moule & The Moulettes are continuing to challenge expectations with Xenolalia, an extraordinary experiment in composition, collaboration and production. The project features 55 pieces of music about communication told five ways for five ensembles: strings, horns, a cappella, electronica and electric.
HANNAH MOULE & THE MOULETTES 21 OCTOBER | 20:00 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £15 (SUITABLE FOR 14+)
RICHARD THE SECOND 30 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | DRAMA TICKETS £15 (SUITABLE FOR 12+)
The Selfish Giant is a magical show with powerful storytelling, captivating puppetry, enchanting music and a sprinkling of magic that the whole family will love.
Tangle’s unique interpretation of one of the most compelling of Shakespeare’s history plays, exploring the politics of power and family alliances, will be performed by a multi-skilled ensemble of five. With an original score of Zimbabwean music and song, this new multicultural production offers a fast, powerful and fresh take on this state of the nation play, while celebrating talented artists whose multinational voices are at the center of Tangle’s Richardwork.theSecond continues the company’s long-term commitment to championing African Caribbean artistic excellence, presenting classic plays in new and surprising ways to audiences of all kinds.
CAROLE: THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING 20 OCTOBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £25.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) With a cast of the UK’s finest singers, dancers and musicians, this wonderful, staged concert celebrates the music of one of the world’s greatest songwriters and takes you on an incredible journey from the early hotbed of creativity that was New York’s Brill Building in the 50s and 60s, through to the California singersongwriter movement of the early 70s.
THE SELFISH GIANT 29 OCTOBER | 11:00 & 14:00 | STUDIO | FAMILY TICKETS £9 (SUITABLE FOR 3+) Grinter is a giant. She lives happily alone in her huge cold house, surrounded by her huge snowy gardens, enclosed by her high, frost-covered walls. She shuts out the world, because long ago, the world shut her out — and so she hides, safe and quiet in her peaceful, icy home. Outside the towering walls of her enormous garden, the world has been changing and there is very little green left. One day, the children – tired of playing on hard roads and grey rooftops – find a chink in the giant’s wall and climb through, changing the course of the children’s and Grinter’s lives forever.
STEPTOE & SON RADIO SHOW 9 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS FROM £14 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Marking 60 years since the first ever broadcast of Steptoe and Son, Hambledon Productions breathe life back into the Steptoe household with this fresh and hilarious adaptation of three original episodes from the long-running smash hit BBC sitcom, faithfully recreating a live radio recording and reliving some of the Steptoes’ finest misadventures.
5QUEENZNOVEMBER | 16:00 & 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £24 (SUITABLE FOR 14+) ‘Party Edition’ – an 80-minute sing-your-face-off, laugh-out-loud party! The trailblazing, life-affirming drag extravaganza taking the UK by storm. Featuring mind-blowing LIVE vocals and not a lip-sync in sight! Join these death-dropping divas as they slay the biggest hits of all time and serve up the sequin-clad pop party we’ve all been gagging for! AN EVENING WITH DAME JUDI DENCH AND JULIAN FELLOWES 2 NOVEMBER | 19:00 | MAIN HOUSE | TALK TICKETS FROM £40 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) FRIENDS PRIORITY BOOKING 22 AUG GENERAL ON SALE 24 AUG
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This November, Arts Taunton invite you to their latest fundraiser: a unique opportunity to watch Judi Dench, Britain’s most celebrated theatrical Dame, on the Brewhouse stage with Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downtown Abbey. Julian will host a conversation about Dame Judi’s life in theatre, cinema, and on television, discussing her glittering career and reflecting on the importance of the arts and creativity in society today. Their conversation will be illustrated with clips from Judi’s work on screen and stage, and will conclude with an invitation for you – the Brewhouse audience – to ask her your questions. p p
MITCH BENN: IT’S ABOUT TIME 10 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS FROM £14 (SUITABLE FOR 14+) If it feels like the past is catching up with us and the future isn’t what it used to be, then fear not! Mitch Benn – comedian, songwriter and thinker of deep thoughts – is back, clock in one hand and guitar in the other, to help you look at time in a whole new way. p
THE AMERICAN FOUR TOPS 4 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £27 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Direct from the US, The American Four Tops have been travelling internationally, bringing sweet soul music and Motown magic to audiences Thisworldwide.isanexciting live concert experience that is guaranteed to have you dancing all night long. Soul satisfaction guaranteed!
SOUND OF THE SIRENS 11 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £15 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) Sound of the Sirens are an acoustic singersongwriting duo based in Exeter, comprising Abbe Martin and Hannah Wood. Honing their craft over the past decade, Martin and Wood have cemented themselves as firm favourites not only on the West Country scene, but nationally and internationally Theirtoo. status and fast-growing fanbase are not only testaments to the pair’s prowess as songwriters and musicians, but as people too. They are two of the hardest working musicians on the scene and wear their hearts very much on their sleeves in terms of their songwriting. The pair glide gracefully through laments of past relationships and life experiences, as well as highlighting the important topics of the day, namely mental health awareness and homelessness.
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TAOS PRESENTS GYPSY THE MUSICAL 25 – 29 OCTOBER | TIMES VARY MAIN HOUSE | MUSICAL TICKETS FROM £19 (SUITABLE FOR 12+)
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The smash-hit, internationally acclaimed, multi sell-out Fringe phenomenon is touring the UK with one of Shakespeare’s most loved plays – Macbeth. Sh*t-faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatre-goers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist – reminding them as we go to always enjoy Shakespeare… responsibly. ‘A great night out to get properly pucked up. It’s what Willy would have wanted.’ Time Out
LONG FOR THE COAST 18 NOVEMBER | 19:45 | STUDIO | MUSIC TICKETS £12 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES)
SH*T-FACED SHAKESPEARE: 19MACBETHNOVEMBER | 20:00 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS FROM £21 (SUITABLE FOR 16+) Settle in for a pint (or two!) and raise a glass with Sh*t-faced Shakespeare – the classic combination of a Tetris-ed together Shakespeare script, a six pack of professional actors and a luge of booze! What could possibly go right?
THE MANFREDS: HITS, JAZZ & BLUES 12 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS £25.50 (SUITABLE FOR ALL AGES) More than ever, the 60s group Manfred Mann is considered one of the finest and most respected bands of their time. Now, they’re bringing their impressive catalogue of hits to Taunton Brewhouse for an evening of great music. The band will be performing many of their classic hits along with a mix of jazz and blues covers.
Long For The Coast is the ever-evolving musical project from songwriter Jamie Gould. With a combination of sincere lyrics and beautiful melodies, they sing stories about social change, spiritual adventures, and close friends lost and found. Honest, endearing, and fiercely hopeful, they promote a culture of authenticity where people feel safe to be themselves.
Regarded by many as the finest musical ever created, Gypsy is the tale of an ambitious stage mother fighting for her daughters’ success – while secretly yearning for her own. Set across America in the 1920s and 30s, when vaudeville was dying, Arthur Laurents’ landmark show explores the world of two-bit show business with brass, humour, heart and sophistication, culminating in the ‘birth’ of renowned burlesque performer Gypsy Rose Lee. Recently revived in the West End to universal acclaim, Gypsy’s celebrated score by Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim boasts one glorious hit after another, including ‘Everything’s Coming Up Roses’, ‘Let Me Entertain You’, ‘Some People’, ‘You’ll Never Get Away from Me’, ‘If Momma Was Married’, ‘Small World’, and ‘Together Wherever We Go’.
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TAUNTON THESPIANS PRESENT PRIDE & PREJUDICE
15 – 18 NOVEMBER | TIMES VARY | MAIN HOUSE | DRAMA TICKETS FROM £8 (SUITABLE FOR 10+) ‘‘Tis a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife.’ So begins the most beloved of Jane Austin’s novels and one of the most famous love stories in the world. At a time when men hold all the cards, the only economic choice for Elizabeth Bennett and her four sisters is a suitable marriage. But when Elizabeth meets the wealthy and arrogant Fitzwilliam Darcy, first impressions are not favourable. Sparks will fly… Pride & Prejudice is brought to you in a traditional and witty adaptation by Brian J Burton. Director Rachel Buttell’s previous show with Taunton Thespians, The Taming of the Shrew, won a Rose Bowl award in 2014 for best Shakespeare production.
COMMUNITY SHOWS
ROH SEASON: MADAMA BUTTERFLY 27 SEPTEMBER | 19:15 | TICKETS £15 MOSHE LEISER AND PATRICE CAURIER | 12A 165 MINS | 2022 ‘Love cannot kill: it brings new life.’ On a starlit night in Nagasaki, these are the words spoken by American naval officer Pinkerton to young geisha Cio-Cio-San. But as they both learn, words and promises carelessly spoken can have indelible consequences.
WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING 19 & 20 SEPTEMBER | TIMES VARY TICKETS FROM £5 OLIVIA NEWMAN | 15 | 126 MINS | 2022
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TICKETS FROM £5 MARTIN BOURBOULON | 15 | 108 MINS | 2021
GLYNDEBOURNE’S LA BOHÈME 13 SEPTEMBER | 19:00 | TICKETS £15 FLORRIS VISSER | CERT TBC | 120 MINS | 2022 When seamstress Mimì meets the struggling writer Rodolfo they are instantly drawn together. But Paris is a city of hardship as well as love, as the two young Bohemians and their friends soon discover. Conversational and familiar, atmospheric and emotionally amplified, La bohème paints the complexity of human relationships in all their many shades.
The government is asking Eiffel to design something spectacular for the 1889 Paris World Fair, but Eiffel simply wants to design the subway. Suddenly, everything changes when Eiffel crosses paths with a mysterious woman from his past.
The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Italian Riviera has been visited by artists, celebrities and royalty. But when the owner’s daughter weds a dashing young soldier, not all guests are in the mood for love. A string of scandalous deceptions soon surround not only the young couple, but also the adamantly single Beatrice and Benedick.
5EIFFEL&6SEPTEMBER | TIMES VARY
Based on the best-selling novel, Where the Crawdads Sing is a coming-of-age story of a young girl raised by the marshlands of the south in the 50s. Abandoned by her family, Kya Clark, otherwise known as the Marsh Girl, is mysterious and wild. When the town hotshot is found dead, and inexplicably linked to Kya, the Marsh Girl becomes the prime suspect in the murder case. IT SNOWS IN BENIDORM 12 & 14 SEPTEMBER | TIMES VARY | TICKETS FROM £5 ISABEL COIXET | 15 | 117 MINS | 2022 Peter has worked all his life at a Manchester bank. When he is awarded early retirement, he sets out to visit his brother in Benidorm, only to discover that he’s disappeared. The great Timothy Spall leads this British mystery from director Isabel Coixet (The Bookshop). p p p p p
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NT LIVE: MUCH ADO ABOUT 8NOTHINGSEPTEMBER| 19:00 | TICKETS £15 SIMON GODWIN | 12A | 180 MINS | 2022
EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: RAPHAEL REVEALED 16 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | TICKETS FROM £12 PHIL GRABSKY | PG | 88 MINS | 2020 Marking the 500th anniversary of Raphael’s death, the greatest exhibition ever held of his works took place in Rome. With over two hundred masterpieces, including paintings and drawings – over a hundred of which have been brought together for the first time – this major exhibition celebrates the life and work of Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino. MY OLD SCHOOL 29 SEPTEMBER | 19:00 | TICKETS FROM £7.50 JONO MCLEOD | 15 | 115 MINS | 2022 The astonishing true story of Scotland’s most notorious imposter. It’s 1993 and 16-year-old Brandon is the new kid in school. Soon he’s top of the class, acing exams and even taking the lead in the school musical. He’s the model pupil, until he’s unmasked…
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Join Clara at a delightful Christmas Eve party that becomes a magical adventure once everyone else is tucked up in bed. Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets.
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ROH SEASON: AIDA 16 OCTOBER | 14:00 | TICKETS £15 ROBERT CARSEN | 12A | 170 MINS | 2022 Princess Aida has been kidnapped: a valuable prize in a war between Egypt and Ethiopia. Meanwhile, the ambitious soldier Radames wrestles with his feelings for her. As they draw closer together, each must make an agonising choice between their loyalty to home and their love for each other.
The Distillery is our artist development strand, designed to give South West artists the opportunity to experiment and develop their skills in a supportive setting. It is a fantastic opportunity for practising artists and creative groups to take a step up in their career, develop their practice and showcase their bold, brilliant ideas. It is also an exciting opportunity for us to establish a relationship with artists at a transitional time in their career, and continue that link as they go forward and progress to new challenges. Various opportunities, callouts and events are posted on our website throughout the year, so be sure to keep an eye out for these.
ROH SEASON: THE NUTCRACKER 8 DECEMBER | 19:15 | TICKETS £15 PETER WRIGHT | 12A | 165 MINS | 2022
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NT LIVE: JACK ABSOLUTE FLIES AGAIN 12 OCTOBER | 19:00 | TICKETS £15 EMILY BURNS | 12A | 180 MINS | 2022 After an aerial dog fight, Pilot Officer Jack Absolute flies home to win the heart of his old flame, Lydia Languish. Back on British soil, Jack’s advances soon turn to anarchy when the young heiress demands to be loved on her own, very particular, terms.
ROH DISCOUNTS To view our full cinema season from The Royal Opera House, visit our website and enjoy the following block booking discounts: • Book 3 or more screenings and get 5% off • Book 6 or more screenings and get 10% off • Book all 9 screenings and get 15% off To view our most up to date cinema listings, you can also visit our website or pick up a flyer from the Box Office. p p
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YOUTH CONTEMPORARY DANCE –RAMBERT WEDNESDAYSGRADES|16:15–17:15 | £59.50 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 7-15
This class will teach the Rambert Contemporary grades, which cover the basics of contemporary dance, encouraging creativity, fun and physicality to learn and explore through movement. The sessions will be run by Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance graduate Tabby Somerfield. Subject to availability, participants are able to join the term at a later date. Please contact the Box Office if you are joining after the term starts or would like to learn more about Rambert Grades
TAUNTON BREWHOUSE UNPHILHARMONIC 2ND MONDAY OF EACH MONTH | 19:15 – 21:15 FROM £7.50 PER CLASS | SUITABLE FOR 18+ Do you play an instrument? Become part of the Taunton Brewhouse UnPhilharmonic – our open access concert orchestra for musicians of all abilities. We play a wide range of music including film and television soundtracks, from Thunderbirds to The Magnificent Seven, as well as concert band favourites and classical music.
| £5.50 PER CLASS SUITABLE FOR UNDER 5s Creative dance and play for children under 5 and their adults. A chance for families to have fun together with creative input and resources such as hoops, feathers and fabric. Each session includes child-friendly warm-ups, free play, action songs and a circle dance. Enjoy 10% off when booking for the full term.
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BABY THURSDAYSBLUEBIRDS|10:15–11:15
| £5.50 PER CLASS SUITABLE FOR UNDER 5s A brand new music class designed for babies and their adults. Led by Amy Hardwick, each session is filled with researchdriven activities to enhance babies’ musical development, including vocal play and harmony singing. Class sizes are intentionally small to encourage interaction and build relationships – early booking is therefore advised.
Our Open Ballet class is perfect for those returning to practice, who want a reminder of the basics, and who are looking to maintain and develop their technique. All classes are taught in a fun and friendly environment and are led by ex-Royal Ballet dancer Duncan Hulme.
COMMUNITY CHOIR WEDNESDAYS | 18:30 – 20:00 | FROM £8 PER CLASS SUITABLE FOR 18+ Group singing has been scientifically proven to lower stress, relieve anxiety and elevate endorphins, so why not join us this autumn and become part of our friendly community choir? No prior experience required and all abilities welcome. Enjoy 10% off when booking for the full term.
OPEN WEDNESDAYSBALLET|18:45 – 19:45 | £90 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 16+
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OPEN CONTEMPORARY DANCE WEDNESDAYS | 17:30 – 18:30 | £59.50 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 16+ This class will focus on a mixture of floor and corner work, choreography and improvisation. It is an excellent opportunity to develop your contemporary technique and explore your creativity and self-expression through movement. The sessions will be run by Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance graduate Tabby Somerfield. Subject to availability, participants are able to join the term at a later date. Please contact the Box Office if you are joining after the term starts. ADVANCED BALLET WEDNESDAYS | 19:45 – 20:45 | £90 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 16+ Coaching to improve technique, confidence and develop ballet vocabulary. An excellent opportunity to enhance your skills. All classes are taught in a fun and friendly environment and are led by ex-Royal Ballet dancer Duncan Hulme.
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THRIVING VOICES THURSDAYS | 11:30 – 13:00 | FREE | SUITABLE FOR 18+ Do you experience respiratory illness and/or chronic health issues? Join The Bluebirds Theatre Company for a series of FREE vocal workshops and learn how to improve your breathing in a supportive and friendly environment. Led by experienced vocal leader Sasha Herriman, you’ll learn how to strengthen your muscles and manage your condition using transferable techniques. Booking is essential.
Wednesday Youth Contemporary Dance – Rambert Grades 16:15 – 17:15 Open Contemporary Dance 17:30 – 18:30 Community Choir 18:30 – 20:00 Open Ballet 18:45 – 19:45 Advanced Ballet 19:45 – 20:45 Thursday Baby Bluebirds 10:15 – 11:15 Thriving Voices 11:30 – 13:00 Youth Street Dance 18:00 – 19:00 WORKSHOPS
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YOUTH STREET DANCE THURSDAYS | 18:00 – 19:00 | £65 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 7+ Join Lucy Hartland-Mann and learn all that is Street Dance. Our fun-filled classes cover hip-hop, house, breaking, popping, locking, waacking, waving and tutting. Each term you will uncover the tools and techniques that are at the forefront of the commercial industry, combining these into show-stopping routines.
If you love writing but can never find the time to actually do it, then this course is for you! Led by Jo Middleton, local author and owner of the awardwinning lifestyle blog Slummy Single Mummy, you’ll look at a variety of techniques for developing your writing practice and making writing a habit that sticks. Each session will include guided exercises, writing time and group feedback. By the end of this intensive six-week course you’ll feel inspired and motivated to make writing an easy and enjoyable part of your everyday life – whether you’re completely new to the craft or simply looking to reignite the spark.
✂ EXPRESSIVE PAINTING & DRAWING SERIES
TAUNTON BREWHOUSE WEEKLY CLASSES DAY CLASS TIME Monday Tiny Dancers 10:15 – 11:00 Taunton Brewhouse UnPhilharmonic (2nd Monday of each month) 19:15 – 21:15
LIGHT, SPRAY & SEA 8 OCTOBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | £65 | SUITABLE FOR 18+
This acrylic painting workshop will focus on techniques to generate vitality, light, movement and energy, evoking the drama and elemental nature of the sea.
WRITE EVERY DAY TUESDAYS FROM 6 SEPTEMBER – 11 OCTOBER | 19:00 - 21:00 | £110 PER TERM | SUITABLE FOR 18+
PAINTING THE COLOURS OF THE HILLS 5 NOVEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | £65 | SUITABLE FOR 18+ This acrylic painting workshop will focus on understanding colour, tone, scale and composition to create a sense of depth and express the emotion connected with vast open spaces. 33
A series of one-day, stand-alone acrylic painting and drawing workshops led by Sara Dudman. COLOUR CONTRASTS AND HARMONIES 17 SEPTEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | £65 | SUITABLE FOR 18+ This acrylic painting workshop will draw on Pierre Bonnard’s use of warm and cool colour contrasts and harmonies to suggest rather than describe form and subject.
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19 NOVEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | £50 | SUITABLE FOR 16+
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MOSAIC MAKING 24 SEPTEMBER | 10:00 – 17:00 | £60
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MACRAMÉ CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS & WALL HANGINGS
Join artist and darner Molly Rooke (Darn Good Studio) and learn the basics of darning knitwear. A great skill to learn to keep your knitwear for longer and to bring in beautiful colours and patterns to accentuate the repairs you have done. Bring your own knitwear to work on personal projects and receive expert advice on how to mend your knits.
PENNIE ELFICK - TALKING TO MYSELF 6 AUGUST – 11 SEPTEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | GALLERY | FREE Elfick is a contemporary abstract artist. The natural landscape has been a major source of inspiration for her works, and her visual language has developed through her admiration for the great minimalist artists Robert Motherwell, Ellsworth Kelly, Richard Diebenkorn, Barnett Newman, and Agnes Martin. This show heralds three decades of prolific dedication to her art practice, which explores arrangements of horizontal and vertical bands in a range of muted colours using acrylic and oil paints. Characterised by austere lines and grids superimposed upon grounds of contemplative colour, these works elegantly negotiate the confines of structure, space and draughtsmanship. The paintings also encourage the viewer to engage in their meditative qualities.
VISIBLE MENDING FOR KNITWEAR 15 OCTOBER | 10:30 – 13:30 | £31 SUITABLE FOR 18+
In this fun workshop, led by artist Caroline Casswell, you’ll learn the basics of mosaic-making, creating beautiful designs for your home or gifts for friends and family. You’ll be given the tools to make small items such as house numbers, mirror frames and plates. You’ll finish the class by grouting your work, ready to take home with you.
Learn the art of knotting to create beautiful wall hangings and decorations for your home. In this workshop you’ll learn the core knots of the craft and their variations to produce endless combinations for your masterpieces. Whether you’re familiar with the basics of macramé or a complete beginner, this is a great way to craft unique, handmade items. Use the macramé yarn and dowels included in your workshop craft kit to follow along.
REMEMBRANCE DAY TALK: THE TAUNTON STOP LINE 11 NOVEMBER | 19:30 | STUDIO | FROM £7 Andrew Powell-Thomas, historian and author of The West Country’s Last Line of Defence: Taunton Stop Line, presents a talk on the network of WWII pillbox defences that form the Taunton Stop Line – 50 miles of around 400 rudimentary structures stretching from the North Somerset coast to Axmouth in Devon – and what still exists of it today. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England p p 36 37
I WRAP MY FEAR AROUND ME LIKE A BLANKET: ARTIST CROSSDISCIPLINARY PANEL DISCUSSION 28 SEPTEMBER | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE FROM £7 A panel of artists including Helen Barff and Julie Brixey-Williams discuss their work and themes around safe refuge in the presence of experts from other fields, including historian Andrew Powell-Thomas and neuropsychologist Professor Catherine Loveday. Chaired by Freeny Yianni, Creative Director at Close Ltd.
24 SEPTEMBER – 20 NOVEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00 | GALLERY | FREE Barff, a London based sculptor, has explored ‘safe spaces’ from WW11 pillboxes to imagined places of refuge. She has been working with the crossgenerational communities of Somerset to present this inspirational and emotional show. In this time of human conflict and widespread environmental destruction, there is a glimmer of hope in the work of Helen Barff, evidenced by intriguing, thought-provoking castings and drawings that speak of emptiness and remnants of memory. The show will reflect humanitarian issues, identifying the power of the human spirit to prevail.
I WRAP MY FEAR AROUND ME LIKE A BLANKET PODCAST AVAILABLE ONLINE FROM 24 SEPTEMBER
I WRAP MY FEAR AROUND ME LIKE A BLANKET
Mapping her way through a journey spanning from Close Ltd in Hatch Beauchamp to Taunton Brewhouse, I Wrap My Fear Around Me Like A Blanket will present her installations with drawing, needlework and sculpture alongside historical findings derived from interviews and conversations which inform the subject and stories.
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CANAL WALK: DISCOVER THE TAUNTON STOP LINE 2 OCTOBER | 10:00 & 14:00 | FREE Walk along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal and discover the remnants of the WWII pillbox defences with historian Andrew Powell-Thomas and artist Helen Barff. Discover sites of local history in the landscape and discuss how the Taunton Stop Line reminds us of the actions taken to protect the sanctuary of home. Booking is essential.
Alongside her exhibition, artist Helen Barff invites artists, an historian, a psychologist, and people from the local community to discuss themes around safe refuge. Elders will share WWII stories, young people imagine an ideal den, and Helen discusses local memories and making work with Somerset artist Brian Rice.
LUCY PORTER: WAKE-UP CALL 1 APRIL | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | COMEDY TICKETS £19 (SUITABLE FOR 16+) Wake-Up Call is a show about revelations, realisations and epiphanies – both large and small. Subjects covered include bin collection schedules, the novels of Jean Rhys, cats, school fair booze tombolas, the Scottish Enlightenment, pressure washers and Huel. It’s an exuberant, silly show with some wisdom sprinkled on top. 39
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From meeting and greeting, to taking tickets, to helping on the bar, our Front of House team ensures visitors enjoy their time at Taunton Brewhouse from start to finish.
Join the team at Taunton Brewhouse! Whether it’s helping us roll out the red carpet Front of House or creating the magic backstage, we’d love you to join our fantastic team of volunteers.
Our Front of House team look after our visitors from the first ‘hello’ to the last ‘goodnight’.
BSO NEW YEAR VIENNESE GALA 5 JANUARY | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | MUSIC TICKETS FROM £26 (SUITABLE FOR 8+)
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS: HAUNTED FAIRGROUND 9 FEBRUARY | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | CIRCUS TICKETS FROM £24 (SUITABLE FOR 16+) Haunted by creatures of the unknown, this FANGtastic new show is set to blow your mind with an amazing set, stellar lights, special effects and beautifully bizarre circus acts. The Circus of Horrors: Haunted Fairground is a sinister story with the darkest of magic – all performed to an original rock score.
If you have practical skills – whether a keen DIY enthusiast or professional craftsperson –you’ll fit right in with our production team. This dedicated crew works in (and on!) all areas of the building, from exhibition-hanging in the gallery, to set-building in the scene dock, to show-running side-of-stage.
We’re also seeking friendly people to join our Marketing Distribution team to help raise awareness of our exciting events programme. The role will involve delivering leaflets and brochures to shops, businesses, and community groups in the local area – all at your own pace!
SHERLOCK HOLMES: THE VALLEY OF FEAR 7 & 8 MARCH | 19:30 | MAIN HOUSE | DRAMA TICKETS FROM £14 (SUITABLE FOR 11+)
A mysterious, coded message is received – a warning of imminent danger, drawing Sherlock Holmes and the faithful Dr Watson into a tale of intrigue and murder stretching from 221B Baker Street to an ancient, moated manor house in the bleak Pennsylvanian Vermissa Valley. Original music, stylish theatricality and magical storytelling combine for an unforgettable theatrical experience.
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In exchange for your support, you’ll enjoy complimentary tickets to select events, seasonal socials, a discount at the bar, and invitations to training events. To find out more, please email volunteer@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk or call 01823 283244 to talk to a member of the team. We’d love you to join us!
Celebrate the New Year with an uplifting concert of marvelous music by the King of Waltz Johann Strauss and his contemporaries. The full symphonic forces of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra will bring you an evening of swirling melodies to carry you away into the glamour and sparkle of Viennese Dance Halls.
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Where possible, we will send tickets via email. These can be displayed on your phone at the door. Wheelchair spaces can be booked via our Box Office.
HOW TO BOOK Online tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk Phone 01823 283244 Box Office Monday - Friday, 10:00 - 16:00 (closed on Bank Holidays)
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP
Taunton Brewhouse can sell tickets for your event whatever the size. We offer an excellent service at a competitive price. If you have an event you need to sell tickets for, our fresh new website is an excellent online sales platform, and our friendly, efficient team of Sales and Ticketing experts are here to help, enabling booking in person, or over the phone. For more information, please contact boxoffice@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.
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The venue will be open an hour before each event, so please arrive in plenty of time to find your way around and get comfortable. Check in with our friendly Front of House team and treat yourself to a drink at the bar. We take pride in supporting local producers and stock a healthy range of premium alcoholic, non-alcoholic, and hot, and soft drinks, in addition to ice creams and snacks. We serve drinks in compostable cups which can be taken into the auditorium at showtime. Card payments are preferred, and pre-ordering interval drinks is encouraged to avoid the queues. Please visit our website to find out more about the nearest available parking.
By choosing Taunton Brewhouse as a corporate partner, your business will have increased visibility and impact. You will be opening the door to bespoke opportunities for your employees and clients, designed to fulfil both your corporate social responsibilities and provide the perfect venue for you to celebrate achievements, as well as entertain clients with events of the highest quality, a unique offer in the town. For more information, please contact
3 Sep Arrival Music 19:30 5 & 6 Sep Eiffel Film Times vary 8 Sep NT Live: Much Ado About Nothing Event Cinema 19:00 9 Sep Sofie Hagen: Fat Jokes Comedy 19:30 9 Sep Before Breakfast Music 20:00 10 Sep An Evening with Richard Jones Magic 19:30 11 Sep Made in Tennessee Music 19:30 12 & 14 Sep It Snows in Benidorm Film Times vary 13 Sep Glyndebourne’s La bohème Event Cinema 19:00 15 Sep The History of Rock Music 19:30 15 Sep The People Versus Music 19:45 16 Sep Exhibition on Screen: Raphael Revealed Film 19:30 16 Sep The Often Herd Music 20:00 17 Sep Terry Alderton: It’s Terry Comedy 19:30 18 Sep The Mighty Kids Beatbox Comedy Show Family 14:30 19 & 20 Sep Where the Crawdads Sing Film Times vary 21 Sep Money for Nothing Music 19:30 23 Sep Thinking Drinkers Comedy 20:00 24 Sep A Day to Remember: The Doris Day Centenary Song Book Music 14:00 & 19:30 27 Sep ROH Season: Madama Butterfly Event Cinema 19:15 29 Sep My Old School Film 19:00 30 Sep Tenors Un Limited: That’s Amore! Music 19:00 1 Oct Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote Comedy 19:30 1 Oct Breathless Drama 19:45 4 Oct Adolf & Winston Drama 19:30 6 Oct Hal Cruttenden: It’s Best You Hear It From Me Comedy 19:30 6 Oct Lizzy Hardingham Music 19:45 7 Oct Women in Rock Music 19:30 7 Oct Martin Carthy Music 20:00 8 Oct Ruby Turner Music 19:30 12 Oct NT Live: Jack Absolute Flies Again Event Cinema 19:00 13 Oct Dom Joly’s Holiday Snaps Comedy 19:30 14 Oct BrewHaha Comedy Night Comedy 19:30 14 Oct Fred’s House with special guest Anna Renae Music 20:00 16 Oct ROH Season: Aida Event Cinema 14:00 18 Oct Celine: Live in Vegas Music 19:30 19 Oct Your Heart Is Too Loud Dance 19:30 20 Oct Carole: The Music of Carole King Music 19:30 21 Oct Hannah Moule & The Moulettes Music 20:00 25 – 29 Oct TAOS Presents Gypsy the Musical Musical Times vary 29 Oct The Selfish Giant Family 11:00 & 14:00 30 Oct Richard the Second Drama 19:30 2 Nov An Evening with Dame Judi Dench and Julian Fellowes Talk 19:00 4 Nov The American Four Tops Music 19:30 5 Nov Queenz Music 16:00 & 19:30 9 Nov Steptoe & Son Radio Show Comedy 19:30 10 Nov Mitch Benn: It’s About Time Comedy 19:30 11 Nov Sound of the Sirens Music 19:30 12 Nov The Manfreds: Hits, Jazz & Blues Music 19:30 15 – 18 Nov Taunton Thespians present Pride & Prejudice Drama Times vary 18 Nov Long For The Coast Music 19:45 19 Nov Sh*t-faced Shakespeare: Macbeth Comedy 20:00 6 - 30 Dec The Little Prince Family Times vary 8 Dec ROH Season: The Nutcracker Event Cinema 19:15 CALENDAR CALENDAR p p p p p p p p p p p p p p p pp p p p 42 43
Taunton Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JL Taunton Brewhouse is operated by Taunton Theatre Association Ltd. Registered Charity in England & Wales No. 1156472. Brochure correct at time of going to print. Please check website for up to date listings and details. KINDLY SUPPORTED BY DESIGN AND PRINT BY VENUE HIRE CONCERT, CONFERENCE, COFFEE MORNING? Whatever your function, we have a variety of spaces to suit your needs. For more details, please visit our website or email hire@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk.
