Taunton Brewhouse Summer Brochure 2023

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HELLO SUMMER Welcome to our summer season at Taunton Brewhouse.

We’re thrilled to share with you an actionpacked programme that offers plenty of opportunities for inspiration. In the coming months, you can sing your heart out with electrifying bands, be swept away in riveting stories, and laugh out loud with world class comedians.

Don’t miss out on our two outdoor theatre shows – Peter Pan and Macbeth & Romeo and Juliet. These summer performances are a highlight every year and Taunton’s Castle Gardens is an atmospheric setting to take in a show.

Planning for the summer holidays?

Come and have fun with us! From family favourites to new friends, we’ve got loads to enjoy including our brochure cover stars The Snail and the Whale.

Whether it’s a show, workshop, exhibition or simply a coffee, whatever you’re joining us for, we look forward to welcoming you to the theatre soon.

Vickie Hobbs Executive Director

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FAMILY

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EVENT CINEMA

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EXHIBITIONS

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FOOD AND DRINK

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As a member, you’ll enjoy a range of great benefits which can include:

TICKET OFFERS See your favourite shows at the best prices with exclusive ticket offers – plus no added fees.

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FOOD & DRINK Pass the popcorn and pop the bubbly with 10% off food and drink at our theatre bar.

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FRIENDS SOCIALS Be invited to exclusive events and meet new people at our seasonal socials.

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VENUE HIRE Make the most of our state-of-the-art facilities with discounted use of our hire spaces.

With our range of membership options starting from just £10 a year, becoming a Friend is an affordable way to support local arts and culture while reaping the rewards of friendship.

Friends receive a discount on all events listed with a p in our brochure

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BREWHAHA COMEDY NIGHT

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26 MAY | 22 JUNE | 12 JULY | 19 AUGUST | 19:30 Get ready to laugh along with the UK’s greatest comedy acts. Join us every month for an evening of laughter and live entertainment with much loved favourites and exciting new talent. Each evening features three different top stand ups delivering side-splitting sets, all compered by an engaging MC. Keep an eye on our website for line up announcements. Make a night of it and book yourself in for pre-show street food when buying your tickets. Find out more on page 41.

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TALES FROM A THOUSAND AND ONE NIGHTS 1 MAY | 19:30 With their stylish brand of ensemble storytelling, puppetry, mask and live music, Dragonboy Productions breathe new life into some of the funniest and most entertaining folk tales found in The Arabian Nights, including The Seven Voyages of Sindbad, The Little Hunchback, Faisal and the Barber, Behind the Door, and Sage Duban and the Wazir.

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Newly adapted and directed by Eliot Giuralarocca, this is a feast of storytelling suitable for the whole family and woven into a production that simply cannot be missed.

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Tim Key (Alan Partridge, The Witchfinder, Tim Key’s Late Night Poetry Programme) is back with an all-new show. Ruminations about the great indoors with a bit of stamping around. Velour tracksuit, continental lagers, some “poetry”.

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Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of the Dubliners tells the story of a career spanning 50 years. This hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group back to life and will have you singing and dancing in the aisles. It is without doubt the ultimate feel good Irish show!

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A new one-woman play inspired by ????

Rosalie Chichester, 1865-1949: Scientist, Photographer, Explorer, Collector, and unapologetic eccentric, exploring the pressures of female identity and familial responsibility in Victorian England.

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Directed by the award-winning Scott Le Crass this newest offering by Pleasure Dome sheds light on one of the South West’s most fascinating individuals.

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COUNTRY SUPERSTARS 6 MAY | 19:30

£ 23 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES

Hosted by Sarah Jayne, Europe’s leading tribute to the Queen of Country Dolly Parton. Go on a journey showcasing some of the most influential icons who shaped Country music history. The show features Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Billie Jo Spears, Kenny Rogers, Shania Twain, Willie Nelson, Tammy Wynette, Garth Brooks, John Denver and Glen Campbell, with the renowned Tennessee Allstars Band.

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LIZA PULMAN SINGS STREISAND

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“World’s best Dolly tribute” BBC Radio

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10 MAY | 19:30 Fascinating Aida’s acclaimed singer and comedienne Liza Pulman celebrates the legend of Barbra Streisand in concert.

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‘Renowned as one of the very few artists that can truly emulate the vocal skills of the iconic Barbra Streisand’ – Liza’s Streisand show has played London’s West End to packed houses and five-star reviews.

THE CHICAGO BLUES BROTHERS 11 MAY | 19:30 The Chicago Blues Brothers have put the band back together and are Cruisin’ For A Bluesin’, taking you to the music capitals of the USA for one night of spectacular live music. This award-winning show is bringing you the very best in Rhythm and Blues, Soul, Country and Motown with a few surprises and lots of lunacy thrown in for good measure. www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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£ FROM 16 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC AGE 6+ “Tight, Classy and Brassy” The Stage

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“A whacky, farcical DISCOUNT adventure” Follow Sherlock Holmes and his “??”

The Reviews Hub incomparable sidekick Dr John Watson on (Brighton Fringe) ?? this riveting, until now, unpublished case.

This hilarious spoof is taken on by four actors, minimal furnishings, and tons of jolly-good-fun. The game’s afoot!

DAN WHITEHOUSE: £ 14STUDIO THE GLASS AGE MUSIC 12 MAY | 19:45

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Singer-songwriter and guitarist Dan Whitehouse explores the thin and fragile layer between digital and emotional life, with insightful songs reflecting on how much of our human experience and expression is now mediated through the looking glass of virtual communication.

“Wonderful production and writing” Tom Robinson BBC 6 Music

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Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of ???? the best jokes in the world – star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock the Week special guest.

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ONE MAN AND HIS COW 17 MAY | 19:30 Farmer Trevor has a big problem. Given just months to live, he is faced with the dilemma of which one of his three children to bequeath his beloved farmstead to. Each has their own beguiling qualities and Trevor just can’t choose between them. Then one fateful night in the cowshed, help arrives from the most unlikely of sources…

A rural romp, written and performed by Living Spit - “the Morecambe and Wise of Weston-super-Mare”. The show features a multitude of agricultural antics and farmyard frolics, all told with homespun charm and wit, and entirely in rhyme and song.

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£ 16.50 MAIN HOUSE DRAMA AGE 10+ p FRIENDS “World-class actors at the top of their game” The FTR

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MAY | 19:30 | 19:30 Bye ????Bye Baby is a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

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Enjoy a night to remember with incredible four-part harmonies, roof-raising falsetto, and energetic and stylish choreography, all backed by their excellent four-piece band.

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GODOT IS A WOMAN 20 MAY | 19:45 Since Samuel Beckett wrote Waiting for Godot, he and his estate have notoriously challenged – often legally – non-male companies that wish to perform it.

A whip-smart interrogation of gender, authorial copyright and the cultural significance of Madonna’s 1989 album Like a Prayer, Silent Faces return with their trademark style of playful, political, physical theatre.

THE TIGER LILLIES 21 MAY | 19:30 The Grammy nominated Godfathers of alternative cabaret return with a career spanning concert. Expect dark and deviant theatrics as they delve into their back catalogue presenting their most famous songs alongside new surprises. With an international reputation for being one of the foremost avant-garde bands in the world, Olivier award-winners The Tiger Lillies never cease to surprise, shock and entertain with their inimitable musical style.

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£ 24 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC AGE 14+

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JASPER CARROT 22-23 MAY | 19:30 A unique opportunity to see one of the legends of British comedy, Jasper Carrott.

The godfather of observational stand up is still at the top of his game after a career spanning more than five decades.

£ 31.50 MAIN HOUSE COMEDY AGE 12+

Special Guest, Fake Thackray, features John Watterson, the UK’s foremost interpreter of the wonderful wordsmithery of Jake Thackray, who wrote songs full of wit, irreverence, and humanity. Fake Thackray brings them to life, delighting audiences of all ages once more.

“…easily the funniest stand-up I’ve ever seen” Jeremy Clarkson, The Sun

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ARRIVAL: THE HITS OF ABBA 25 MAY | 19:30 Celebrate the legacy of Scandinavian pop royalty with Arrival: The Hits of ABBA. This high-energy production features ABBA’s best-loved hits including “Mamma Mia”, “Dancing Queen”, “Super Trouper”, “Voulez Vous”, and of course “Waterloo”, plus material from their most-recent album Voyage.

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£ 27 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES “Simply the best ABBA show” The Stage

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AN EVENING WITH GREGG WALLACE

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We’re delighted to welcome presenter, writer, media personality and former greengrocer Gregg Wallace for a fascinating in conversation event. Best known for co-presenting MasterChef, Celebrity MasterChef and MasterChef: The Professionals on BBC1, as well as Inside the Factory for BBC2.

Gregg was born in Peckham where he first watched Millwall and remains a supporter of the football club to this day. He is also a keen Wasps Rugby fan. He began his career in Covent Garden Fruit and Veg Market. In 1989 he started George Allan’s Greengrocers, a company that built up to an eventual turnover of £7.5 million. Join us for an engaging evening with one of primetime television’s most loved personalities.

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VOLUNTEER Join the team at Taunton Brewhouse.

Whether it’s helping us roll out the red carpet Front of House, creating the magic backstage, or assisting our marketing team to spread the latest news, we’d love you to join our fantastic team of volunteers.

In exchange for your support, you’ll enjoy complimentary tickets, seasonal socials, 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.

BE PART OF THE STORY SPONSORSHIP It is an exciting time to partner with Taunton Brewhouse. Our tailored sponsorship packages provide increased visibility, impact and opportunities to entertain.

From corporate sponsorship opportunities for our flagship seasonal production, independent cinema, and the Learn programme, to extensive corporate hospitality packages, we offer a benefits package tailored to meet the needs and objectives of your company.

For more information, please contact development@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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RICHARD DURRANT: MUSIC FOR MIDSUMMER

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In a celebration of midsummer, this maverick virtuoso and natural storyteller performs his own guitar originals, choice moments from the acoustic/classical repertoire and Bach on the ukulele. This wonderful music can be heard in venues the length of the British Isles played by an extraordinary musician carrying his entire show on a bicycle.

Connection with the land is central to Richard’s work including his last three acclaimed albums Stringhenge, Rewilding and The Sleep of a King.

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BEFORE BREAKFAST 3 JUNE | 20:00 Before Breakfast explore feminist issues through the telling of personal stories – fusing their classical knowledge and rich arrangements with raw expression.

£ 12 STUDIO MUSIC ALL AGES “Alt-folk with some deeply personal lyricism” Clash

The four-piece have toured with gold certified Sony artist Tokio Myers and Mercury Prize nominated Bella Union artist C. Duncan, performing at venues such as Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Albert Hall Manchester.

THE LADYBOYS OF BANGKOK 6 JUNE | 19:30 The Ladyboys of Bangkok is officially the largest and longest continuous touring cabaret show in the UK. All your biggest party and floor-filling hits performed by the biggest showbiz divas and singing superstars in the world, live on stage in a 90-minute theatrically choreographed show, with over 400 amazing costumes and big dance production numbers.

THE DOCTOR WILL SEE YOU NOW 7 JUNE | 19:30

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What is it like being a mainstay character on one of the world’s longest-running soap operas for over 28 years, and counting?

Join Alan Fletcher (AKA Karl Kennedy), Ramsay Street’s most famous doctor, as he looks back and celebrates almost three decades of the TV hit series Neighbours while looking ahead to its future.

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MURDER SHE DIDN’T WRITE

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8 JUNE | 19:30 A classic murder mystery is created on the spot from audience suggestions in this ingenious show from Degrees of Error.

Mr Crimson poisoned in the parlour?

Ms Gold exploded by cannon in Sainsbury’s? Will you guess whodunit?

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 “A live action game of Cluedo” Fringe Guru “Hilarious... The show is a riot” Scottish Daily Mail

MOSCOW DRUG CLUB

£ 15.50

9 JUNE | 19:30 A curious musical place where elements of Berlin Cabaret, Latin Tinge, French musette and storytelling meet. These transcendent troubadours of world jazz and folk combine their original material with songs by the likes of Jaques Brel, Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen and Eartha Kitt.

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Moscow Drug Club deliver an intoxicating and intimate musical experience.

WE ARE WHAT WE OVERCOME

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9 JUNE | 19:45 Combining upbeat original acoustic music with thought-provoking comedy and stories, We Are What We Overcome is one man’s journey to good mental health via a very bad idea. Matt delivers personal, difficult, and eclectic stories interjected with original songs performed with vocals and guitar.

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£ 22 AN EVENING MAIN HOUSE WITH REVEREND “ TALK RICHARD COLES ALL AGES

11 JUNE | 19:30 Richard Coles is a writer, broadcaster, and Anglican priest. He co-presents Saturday Live on BBC Radio 4 and appears, from time to time, on QI, Have I Got News For You, and Would I Lie To You? He has won Christmas Masterchef, Celebrity Mastermind twice, and captained Leeds to victory in Christmas University Challenge in 2019. A contestant on Strictly Come Dancing in 2017, he scored a lamentably low mark for a Paso Doble.

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Richard will talk about his life, career, and new novel, A Death in the Parish, with author Lulu Taylor.

AN EVENING WITH RAY MEARS 14 JUNE | 19:30 A fascinating and engaging evening with TV presenter, instructor and bestselling author Ray Mears, an authority on the subject of bushcraft and survival.

TV series including Ray Mears’ Bushcraft, Ray Mears’ World of Survival, Extreme Survival and Ray Mears Goes Walkabout have made him a household name over the past two decades. Ray has also written 15 books, covering subjects from survival to foraging to his life in the wild.

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FRANKIE: THE CONCERT

£ 26.50 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES

15 JUNE | 19:30 Frankie: The Concert is an unbelievably accurate and authentic celebration of legendary hall of famers Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.

“Closest you can get without seeing the real thing” The Telegraph

That famous Frankie falsetto, along with those incredible four-part harmonies, are lovingly recreated with absolute respect, astonishing attention to detail and a genuine love for the music that dominated two decades.

EUROPHORIA

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21 JUNE | 19:30 Eurovision has provided a platform for ABBA, Celine Dion, Julio Iglesias, and Olivia Newton-John, as well as Britain’s Bucks Fizz, Bonnie Tyler, Cliff Richard and more. Europhoria brings together the biggest hits from the past 65 years. Pour yourself a prosecco, lace up your dancing shoes, and get ready to party to the glitz and glamour of Europhoria.

RONNIE SCOTT’S JAZZ CLUB 26 JUNE | 19:30 Since its humble beginnings as a basement music bar, through to the internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club has showcased some of the world’s greatest and most influential artists.

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£ FROM 16.50 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES “Full-on brilliance” The Guardian

Hosted by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, this is a unique evening celebrating the venue’s music and history.

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SCUMMY MUMMIES: GREATEST HITS £ 22MAIN HOUSE 28 – 29 JUNE | 19:30

Join Ellie and Helen as they celebrate ten years of scumminess! For a decade now, the Scummy Mummies have been touring their hit comedy show to soldout audiences around the country. Now they’re bringing all their most-loved songs, sketches, and stand-up together for a night that will make you laugh till you wee.

Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Enjoy your gin-in-a-tin, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!

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AN EVENING WITH SIR RANULPH FIENNES

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Spend an evening in the extraordinary company of Sir Ranulph Fiennes OBE – ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’ according to the Guinness Book of Records – as he goes beyond his record-breaking achievements to explore the man behind the myth.

Live on stage, Sir Ranulph will share stories from his legendary exploits and adventures, telling untold tales of the world’s most extraordinary feats of daring and exploration. Delivered in his own inimitable fashion and accompanied by stunning, never-before-seen images and home videos, this show guarantees to leave you entertained and inspired to seek out your own life adventures.

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COLDPLACE 14 JULY | 19:30 Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. Their aim, as a tribute to one of the world’s biggest bands, is to capture the feeling of a live Coldplay performance, the music, the visuals, the energy and the atmosphere.

TINA’S ULTIMATE ROCK SHOW 15 JULY | 19:30

£ 25.50 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES “Coldplace are pure quality” Phil Harvey Coldplay

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This fabulous high-energy, feel-good show stars the international award-winning actress and singer Tina Hall. Bring your bandana and let Tina and her band take you on a magical rock ‘n’ roll journey featuring the classic hit songs of rock ‘n’ roll’s finest icons, including Guns ‘n’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Queen, Tina Turner, Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, and more.

SOUND & VISION: A TRIBUTE TO DAVID BOWIE

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22 JULY | 19:30 Fasten your seatbelts – the Starman is here. Sound & Vision – A tribute to David Bowie provides audiences with a noteperfect recreation of the legend himself and the iconic musicians he loved to work with. The six-piece band offers audiences a chance to fully appreciate the complex nuance of his hits. www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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BINGO THAT’S BONKERS!

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28 JULY | 19:00 We’re taking bingo out of the hall, adding comedy, music and even bigger balls.

Smashing atmosphere, crazy games and not to mention great prizes.

The Bingo Revolution starts here. Your hosts and DJs for the evening will be Perry Marco and Owen Lewis and they will be playing smash hits from the 80s and 90s to today! Sing and dance to everything from ABBA to Spice Girls to Beyonce. Oh, and we nearly forgot, we will also be playing BINGO with great prizes. Bingo books provided - just bring a dabber!

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TWIST AND SHOUT £ 25.50 MAIN HOUSE 29 JULY | 19:30

A fun-packed musical journey back to the Swinging Sixties!

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Twist & Shout – an all-star cast from the West End – deliver a musical powerhouse of a show that starts with the explosion of Brit Pop in 1962 through to the era of Flower Power and Free Love of the late Sixties.

This non-stop, 40-song music feast includes “She Loves You”, “Satisfaction”, “Waterloo Sunset”, “Shout”, “I’m a Believer”, “All You Need is Love” and so many more.

MOMENTS OF PLEASURE 5 AUGUST | 19:30

£ 23 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES

See the tribute band that everyone is talking about. Moments Of Pleasure are considered by many to be the next best thing to listening to Kate Bush herself!

This five-piece band features the amazing vocals of Lisa-Marie Walters, as seen on BBC, ITV and heard on BBC 5 and various BBC regional stations.

£ 25 KING OF POP MAIN HOUSE STARRING NAVI AS MUSIC MICHAEL JACKSON ALL AGES

12 AUGUST | 19:30 Led by the world’s number 1 Michael Jackson impersonator, King of Pop showcases the extraordinary talent of an impersonator who has performed for 28 years in over 350 international shows, 62 different countries and on 6 continents.

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THE ELTON JOHN SHOW

£ 23 MAIN HOUSE MUSIC ALL AGES

18 AUGUST | 19:30 The Elton John Show is the UK’s newest and most exciting Elton John tribute show to hit the stage. From “Rocket Man” to “Tiny Dancer”, The Elton John Show brings “Young Elton” back to the stage at his energetic best.

This show will celebrate 50 years of Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.

MEATLOUD

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26 AUGUST | 19:30 With a rich blend of backing vocals, driving piano, out of this world guitar playing, and a rocking rhythm section, MeatLoud create an incredible experience for all Meat Loaf fans. The outstanding vocal talents of Sally Rivers, and of course, MeatLoud himself, Andy Plimmer, deliver a night never to forget.

CLUB 80s

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£ 24.50

27 AUGUST | 19:30 ​The Club 80s live show will take you on a rollercoaster ride back through one of the greatest eras of music, going back to the 80s with hits from all your favourite artists.

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The set list will include A-Ha, Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, Culture Club, Deacon Blue, Madonna, Whitney Houston, Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Guns N’ Roses, Wham!, and loads more.

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Grab a picnic and head for Castle Gardens, we’re hosting two outdoor productions in an atmospheric setting this summer!

We advise bringing a blanket to sit on and dressing for the weather.

Entrance through Museum of Somerset, TA1 4AA.

OUTDOOR THEATRE PETER PAN 27 JULY | 18:00 This summer, join Slapstick Picnic for a theatrical treat like no other as they whip up a three hander version of JM Barrie’s classic play Peter Pan. Let your imagination soar as we dish out this timeless tale of hapless pirates, feral children and a particularly punctual reptile. This show isn’t just for kids, our brilliant buffoonery will have picnickers of all ages cackling into their coleslaw.

Trust us, this is one flight of fancy you don’t want to miss.

MACBETH & ROMEO AND JULIET 15 AUGUST | 18:00

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£ FROM 15.50 CASTLE GARDENS DRAMA AGE 7+ p FRIENDS

Macbeth in 40 minutes? Romeo and Juliet in 40 minutes? Both shows performed by only 4 actors in one evening!

440 Theatre are back with their ‘Double Bill’ for 2023. Two of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies transformed into outrageous, fall-on-the-floor comedies. Not to be missed!

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COMEDY CLUB 4 KIDS 2 JUNE | 14:00

£ FROM 11 MAIN HOUSE FAMILY AGE 6+

“The ethos is Since 2005, the Comedy Club just right” 4 Kids has been getting the best stand-ups and sketch acts from the The Daily Telegraph international circuit to do their thing for an audience of children and their families… but without the rude bits!

“Go and see this show and you’ll It’s just like a normal comedy have sore cheeks club, but it’s on in the day, kids from laughing” are allowed in, and thus there is a higher than usual chance Fest Magazine of heckles like “why is that your face!?”

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A stellar new show based on the book by

JULIA DONALDSON and AXEL SCHEFFLER

THE SMEDS AND £ 14.50 MAIN HOUSE THE SMOOS FAMILY 17-18 JUNE | TIMES VARY

LIVE ON STAGE

A joyful tale of star-crossed aliens.

Soar into space with this exciting adaptation of the award-winning book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

On a far-off planet, Smeds and Smoos can’t be friends. So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love and zoom off into space together, how will their families get them back?

HHHHH ‘Enchanting’

EDINBURGH FESTIVALS FOR KIDS The Smeds and the Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic

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Music, laughs and interplanetary adventures for everyone aged 3 and up, from Tall Stories – the company that brought you The Gruffalo and Room on the Broom live on stage.

AGE 3+

 “Magnificent… a tour-de-force family show” One4Review

The Smeds and The Smoos © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2019, published by Scholastic

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

DRAGONS & MYTHICAL BEASTS 23-25 JUNE | TIMES VARY Calling all brave heroes! Enter into a magical world of myths and legends in this fantastical new show for all the family.

Unveil a myriad of dark secrets and come face to face with some of the most magnificent monsters and terrifying beasts ever to walk the earth. Discover the colossal Stone Troll, the mysterious Indrik and Japanese Baku; the Tooth Fairy (not as sweet as you’d think), an adorable Unicorn and majestic Griffin.

Take your place among legendary heroes, just don’t wake the Dragon…

£ 14.50 MAIN HOUSE FAMILY AGE 3+

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From the creators of the West End smash hit Dinosaur World Live, who bring spectacular puppets to life, don’t miss this brand new spellbinding adventure, live on stage! www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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MOG THE FORGETFUL CAT 8-9 JULY | TIMES VARY Mog is a very forgetful cat. She forgets that she has a cat flap, she forgets that she’s already eaten her supper, and she forgets that cats don’t have eggs for breakfast every day. Bother that cat!

But Mog’s forgetfulness can come in handy. Based on the bestselling series by Judith Kerr, published by HarperCollins Children’s Books.

SPLASH TEST DUMMIES 23-24 JULY | TIMES VARY Rub-a-dub-dub, The Dummies are back with some splish-splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter!

Ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an hour of catch-your-breath acrobatics, juggling, slapstick and circusfilled hilarity. Bring the whole family on this adventure of oceanic proportions!

£ FROM £12 MAIN HOUSE FAMILY AGE 3+

 “A miaow-vellous musical treat” Guardian

£ 14.50 MAIN HOUSE FAMILY ALL AGES

 “Oohs, aahs, cheers and wows for some seamless athletic work” The Scotsman

15.50 HORRIBLE HISTORIES £ FROM MAIN HOUSE

2 AUGUST | TIMES VARY

We all want to meet people from history.

The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past!

Will you be conquered by William? Will you sink or swim with King Henry I? Go house hunting with Henry VIII! Join the gorgeous Georgians as they take over England! Break into Buckingham Palace and hide from the Queen Victoria!

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FEBRUARY FAMILY

FAMILY AGE 5+ p FRIENDS “Hilariously vulgar, brilliantly grisly – it has the young audience in stitches!”

Daily Express

Britain’s favourite history show is back!

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244 It’s history with the nasty bits left in!

FIREMAN SAM

£ FROM 17

11 AUGUST | TIMES VARY When all of his friends go away, Norman Price decides to find adventure in Pontypandy and become the star of a visiting circus.

But with a tiger on the loose and faulty lights, the adventure soon turns to danger. Can Fireman Sam come to the rescue and save the circus?

MAIN HOUSE FAMILY AGE 3+

Join Sam, Penny, Elvis, Station Officer Steele and Norman in an all singing, dancing, action-packed show. You can become a firefighter cadet and then watch the magic of the circus.

So, come along to Pontypandy and watch the adventures unfold!

A play with music inspired by the book

by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler

THE SNAIL AND £ FROM 13.50 MAIN HOUSE THE WHALE FAMILY 22-24 AUGUST TIMES VARY

AGE 4+

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A play with music inspired by the book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Join an adventurous young girl and her seafaring father as they reimagine the story of a tiny snail’s incredible trip around the world, inspired by the much-loved picture book.

A heart-warming adventure for everyone aged 4 and up, from the company that brought you The Gruffalo live on stage.

WhatsOnStage

“Captivating, inventive storytelling” Edinburgh Festivals for Kids

Broadway Baby

The Snail and the Whale © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2003 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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“There’s real charm in this production” The Scotsman

 “Faultless family fare” WhatsOnStage

The Snail and the Whale © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2003 – Macmillan Children’s Books

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£ 15.50

NT LIVE:

BEST OF ENEMIES

MAIN HOUSE EVENT CINEMA

18 MAY | 19:00

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David Harewood (Homeland) and Zachary Quinto (Star Trek) play feuding political rivals in James Graham’s (Sherwood) multiple award-winning new drama.

Jeremy Herrin (All My Sons) directs this blistering political thriller, filmed live in London’s West End.

ROH SEASON:

£ 15

28 MAY | 14:00

p FRIENDS

THE SLEEPING BEAUTY

MAIN HOUSE EVENT CINEMA 12A

The Sleeping Beauty holds a very special place in The Royal Ballet’s heart and history. It was the first performance given by the Company when the Royal Opera House reopened at Covent Garden in 1946 after World War II. In 2006, this original staging was revived and has been delighting audiences ever since.

£ 15

ROH SEASON:

IL TROVATORE

MAIN HOUSE EVENT CINEMA

13 JUNE | 19:15

12A

p FRIENDS

Starring Ludovic Tézier and Jamie Barton, Adele Thomas’s energetic staging sets Verdi’s tale in a Hieronymus Boschinspired universe of medieval superstition.

Antonio Pappano conducts Verdi’s dramatic score, which features the famous ‘Anvil’ chorus.

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Sung in Italian with English subtitles

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

CÉZANNE: PORTRAITS OF A LIFE

£ 15 MAIN HOUSE EVENT CINEMA PG

5 JULY | 19:30 Narrated by multi-award winning actor Brian Cox, with exclusive access to the first-ever exhibition devoted to the portraits of Cézanne, this is a revealing film about a man dubbed ‘the father of us all’ by Matisse and Picasso.

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN

VERMEER: THE BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBITION

“… a film that thoroughly repays careful listening and looking” The Guardian

£ 15 MAIN HOUSE EVENT CINEMA PG

9 AUGUST | 19:30

Exclusive access to the world’s biggest blockbuster ??? exhibition of 2023

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In the spring of 2023, the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam will open its doors to the largest Vermeer exhibition in history. This film invites audiences to a private view of the exhibition, accompanied by the director of the Rijksmuseum and the curator of the show.

TREAT YOURSELF TO AN INTERVAL CHARCUTERIE BOX Exclusively for Event Cinema screenings, enjoy a selection of cured meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, crackers, and fruit for £12.

Pre-order when booking your tickets.

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CHANDOS SOCIETY OF ARTISTS

£ FREE

13 JUNE – 6 JULY MON – FRI 10:00 – 16:00

GALLERY ART PRIVATE VIEW: 14 JUNE 17:30

The Chandos Society of Artists has been delighting Somerset’s art lovers since 1961. Members are free to produce work in any genre and any subject thus surprising visitors to their exhibitions on the wide variety in their works.

SAGT: A SHARED VIEW 20 JULY - 31 AUGUST MON – FRI 10:00 - 16:00

£ FREE GALLERY ART

The Somerset Art Gallery Trust (SAGT) believes that art is for all ages. A Shared View continues the Trust’s tradition of holding a major summer exhibition of members work and also art from the SAGT collection. A free ‘must see’ exhibition.

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EXHIBITIONS

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

UNPHILHARMONIC MONDAYS (MONTHLY) | 19:15 – 21:15 Do you play an instrument? Rediscover the joy of playing by joining the Taunton Brewhouse Unphilharmonic – our open access concert orchestra for musicians of all abilities. The ensemble plays a mixture of classical, popular, show, and film music.

TINY DANCERS TUESDAYS | 10:15 – 11:00 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.

YOUTH DANCE CONTEMPORARY WEDNESDAYS | 16:15 – 17:15

£ 15 PER CLASS STUDIO MUSIC 18+

£ 6.50 PER CLASS STUDIO DANCE AGE 2-5

£ 90 PER TERM STUDIO DANCE AGE 7-15

A fun introduction to contemporary dance and the prestigious Rambert Grades. This class is open to all abilities and encourages creativity, physicality, and the fluidity of movement.

OPEN DANCE CONTEMPORARY WEDNESDAYS | 17:30 – 18:30

£ 90 PER TERM STUDIO DANCE AGE 16+

Develop your contemporary dance technique and explore your creativity and self-expression through movement, focussing on a mixture of floor and corner work, choreography, and improvisation. All abilities welcome. www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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COMMUNITY CHOIR £ 9.50 CREATIVE HUB PER CLASS

WEDNESDAYS | 18:30 – 20:00

Come and join our friendly community choir this summer and enjoy singing as part of a group. No prior experience required and all abilities welcome.

MUSIC AGE 18+

Book the whole term and save 10%.

OPEN BALLET

£ 90 PER TERM

WEDNESDAYS | 18:45 – 19:45 Perfect for those returning to practice and who want a reminder of the basics or are looking to maintain and develop their technique. Taught in a fun and friendly environment – all abilities welcome.

ADVANCED BALLET WEDNESDAYS | 19:45 – 20:45 Coaching to improve technique, confidence, and develop ballet vocabulary. This is a class for experienced dancers looking to develop their craft in a supportive environment.

BABY BLUEBIRDS Fun musical play sessions for 0-5 year olds and their adults. Baby Bluebirds is a wonderful way to entertain and educate your little ones with sessions filled with research driven activities for children’s musical development.

LEARN

£ 90 PER TERM STUDIO DANCE AGE 16+

£ FREE / 25

THURSDAYS | 10:15 – 11:15

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STUDIO DANCE AGE 16+

CREATIVE HUB MUSIC UNDER 5s

FREE funded places through SS&L. If not eligible, £25 per term.

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

MUSICAL MATHS THURSDAYS | 12:00 – 13:00 Help your child have a positive relationship with numeracy and explore numbers through musical play with Baby Bluebirds. Free through SS&L for parents who don’t have maths GCSE at grade C/4*. Otherise, £25 per term.

Advance booking essential.

YOUTH STREET DANCE THURSDAYS | 18:00 – 19:00

£ FREE / 25 CREATIVE HUB MUSIC AGE 1-6

£ 90 PER TERM STUDIO DANCE AGE 7+

Our vibrant Youth Street Dance class covers hip-hop, house, breaking, popping, and locking. Uncover the tools and techniques of this social dance and create show-stopping routines to impress your friends and family.

THEATRE-MAKING SUMMER SCHOOL MONDAY 14 – FRIDAY 18 AUGUST 10:30 – 15:30

£ 98.50 STUDIO DRAMA AGE 11-17

Join Dorsetborn Theatre in devising, developing, and performing short plays in response to their latest production, Fort.

Over the course of the week, you’ll have the freedom to express your creativity while developing transferrable skills such as decision-making and teamwork.

You’ll also have the opportunity to work and perform in a number of creative spaces, with the course culminating in an informal sharing in our Studio Theatre.

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YOUTH THEATRE

£ FROM 64.50

TUESDAY EVENINGS | TIMES VARY New for 2023, our Youth Theatre aims to inspire, excite, and celebrate young people with an interest in performing and producing theatre. Over the 10week term, each group will explore existing productions, develop their skills, build confidence, and form new friendships.

Benefits include: • Ticket offers to some of our most exciting visiting productions.

• Opportunities to represent the venue at community events.

•E xclusive discounts on theatre-related workshops.

• Regular performance and audition opportunities.

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STUDIO DRAMA AGE 5-17

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MONOPRINTING ON FABRIC 19 MAY | 14:30 – 17:00

£ 41 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

Includes materials

Learn how to print onto fabric without the need for a printing press. Experiment with mark-making and monoprint techniques, transferring textures and layering colour onto fabrics such as t-shirts, bags, and cushion covers.

ART JOURNALING 3 JUNE | 10:30 – 13:00 In this unique workshop you’ll learn about the creative techniques, approaches, styles, and media necessary to create and maintain your own unique mixed media art journal. You’ll also receive a starter pack to help you begin your creative journey.

INDIGO AND SHIBORI 9 JUNE | 10:30 – 13:00

£ 24 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

Includes materials

£ 41 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

Includes materials

A creative morning learning the Japanese art of tying and binding fabric and then dip dyeing in indigo dye. Create beautiful geometric patterns on sample fabrics provided. Suitable for all abilities.

NATURAL INKMAKING AND ART 17 JUNE | 10:00 – 17:00 Make richly coloured inks from foraged plants, kitchen scraps, and food waste, and use these to explore different mark making techniques.

Plus, create your own mini collaged booklets using your newly acquired skills. www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

£ 54.50 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

Includes materials and drink

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EXPRESSIVE PAINTING: LIGHT, SPRAY, SEA

£ 70 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 18+ Includes materials

24 JUNE | 10:00 – 16:00 This acrylic painting workshop will focus on techniques to generate light, vitality, movement, and energy, evoking the drama and elemental nature of the sea. The day will include a series of drawings and paint experiments intended to help loosen up and stretch ambitions.

VISION BOARD: AFFIRMATIONS AND MANTRAS

£ 41 CREATIVE HUB ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

Includes materials

30 JUNE | 14:30 – 17:00 Manifest your future desires and achieve your goals by creating a personal artistic vision board. Using multimedia techniques and the aid of your personal astrology, numerology, and oracle cards, create your own unique inspiration board to focus your dreams into reality.

EN PLEIN AIR SKETCHING

£ 24 OUTDOORS ARTS & CRAFTS AGE 16+

15 JULY | 10:30 – 13:00 Soak up the sun on the banks of the River Tone and be guided through the basics of plein air sketching, including great tips and techniques to ensure your observational sketches communicate your ideas with confidence.

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Includes drink

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

TAUNTON YOUTH CULTURE & ARTS FESTIVAL 10 JUNE | 10:00 - 16:00

£ FREE WHOLE BUILDING FESTIVAL ALL AGES

TYCA 2023 will be one of the most spectacular youth arts festival Taunton has ever seen. This colourful carnival of creativity will showcase the work of young people in music, theatre, dance, circus, poetry, visual arts and more.

The very best up-and-coming local artists will perform alongside leading industry professionals as well as grassroots community groups performing for the very first time. All artists are 25 or under but this festival is truly for everyone.

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This event is made possible by funding from Arts Taunton and Arts Council England.

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YOUR VISIT SHOWTIME We open an hour before each event and you are welcome to arrive early.

Our bar is stocked with a range of premium drinks, ice creams and snacks. We serve drinks in reusable or compostable cups which can be taken into the auditorium at showtime.

Want to beat the queues? Pre-order your interval drinks before the show.

We’re in the heart of Taunton on the banks of the River Tone. We’re a 15 minute walk from the nearest train station and multiple car parks are nearby. Visit our website for more details.

SEATING PLAN EMERGENCY EXIT

STAGE / SCREEN

UPPER ENTRANCE

MAIN ENTRANCE

UPPER ENTRANCE

ACCESS Level access to all our theatre spaces.

Book wheelchair spaces online or by contacting the Box Office.

Our Box Office and Auditorium are fitted with a hearing loop. To use the facility, switch your hearing device to the ‘T’ position.

Assistance animals welcome. Please contact the Box Office when booking.

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There are 2 blue badge bays located next to the theatre in the Coal Orchard Car Park. You can find more disabled parking on St James Street, or in the Canon and Wood Street car parks.

To speak to us about access requirements, please contact us on 01823 283244 between 10:00 - 14:00, Monday – Friday, or email boxoffice@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk We always welcome feedback on what we are doing well or could be improved.

Please contact us at feedback@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

YOUR VISIT

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

FOOD & DRINK MOVIE MONDAY LUNCH CLUB Join us after our morning cinema screenings for a light lunch including a jacket potato, soup, or sandwich, plus crisps, cake, and your choice of tea, coffee, or juice for only £7. Book your lunch while purchasing your cinema tickets.

BREWHAHA STREET FOOD Want to avoid laughing on an empty stomach?

Complete your Brewhaha Comedy Night visit with our pre-show street food (includes drink and main).

Book when purchasing your tickets and collect your meal an hour before the show starts.

26 MAY – IN THE (CHICKEN) WINGS 22 JUNE - TACO TUESDAY 12 JULY – BREWHOUSE BBQ 18 AUGUST - ALL DAY BREAKFAST

EVENT CINEMA CHARCUTERIE BOXES For event cinema screenings, treat yourself to our delicious interval charcuterie boxes. Enjoy a selection of cured meats, cheeses, olives, pickles, crackers, and fruit for £12. Pre-book your charcuterie box while purchasing your tickets.

If you have any dietary requirements, please let us know at the time of booking by emailing boxoffice@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk or calling 01823 283244.

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VENUE HIRE CONCERT, CONFERENCE, COFFEE MORNING? Whatever your function, we have a variety of spaces to suit your needs.

Taunton Brewhouse is a multi-purpose venue catering for professional arts organisations, community groups, schools and businesses.

Our spaces include: • A 350-seat auditorium, which hosts a variety of productions and films.

• A 60-seat studio theatre, which also serves as a rehearsal studio and conference space.

• A creative hub classroom space for visual arts and other workshops.

• An adaptable gallery space for exhibitions, workshops, or presentations.

• A large foyer area with a bar and café-style servery.

• And the newly refurbished Westward Room, perfect for group meetings, parties, intimate performances, and much more.

All facilities are fully accessible, and we offer a range of optional extras – from technical support to catering.

For more information, please visit our website or email hire@tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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Join the HUC team in Taunton excitedby new opportunities? So are we www.huc-careers.co.uk

"A Centre of Excellence for Creative and Performing Arts" Contact our friendly admissions team to arrange a tour or chat about scholarship opportunities 01823 340830 admissions@queenscollege.org.uk www.queenscollege.org.uk

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01823 256 494 We are able to offer stand alone appointments or full representation tailored to your needs.

Please get in touch to talk to our team about your specific requirements.

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KSFLP, The Post House, Church Square, Taunton, Somerset TA11SA www.ksflp.co.uk

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DIARY M AY 2 02 3 Mon 1 May

Tales from a Thousand and One Nights

Tue 2 May

Tim Key: Mulberry

Comedy

20:00

Thu 4 May

Seven Drunken Nights: The Story of the Dubliners

Music

19:30

Fri 5 May

Rosalie

Drama

19:45

Sat 6 May

Country Superstars

Music

19:30

Wed 10 May

Liza Pulman Sings Streisand

p Music

19:30

Thu 11 May

The Chicago Blues Brothers

Music

19:30

Fri 12 May

Sherlock's Excellent Adventure

Drama

19:30

Fri 12 May

Dan Whitehouse: Reflections on the Glass Age

Music

19:45

Sat 13 May

Gary Delaney - Gary in Punderland

Comedy

19:30

Wed 17 May

One Man and His Cow

p Comedy

19:30

Thu 18 May

NT Live: Best of Enemies

Event Cinema

19:00

Fri 19 May

Monoprinting on Fabric Workshop

Learn

14:30

Sat 20 May

Bye Bye Baby

Music

19:30

Sat 20 May

Godot is a Woman

p Drama

19:45

Sun 21 May

The Tiger Lillies

Music

19:30

Mon 22Tue 23 May

Jasper Carrott

Comedy

19:30

Thu 25 May

ARRIVAL - The Hits of ABBA

Music

19:30

Fri 26 May

Brewhaha Comedy Night (May)

p Comedy

19:30

Sat 27 May

An Evening with Gregg Wallace

p Talk

19:30

Sun 28 May

ROH Season: The Sleeping Beauty

p Event Cinema 14:00

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p Drama

19:30

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Thu 1 Jun

Richard Durrant - Music for Midsummer

p Music

19:30

Fri 2 Jun

Comedy Club 4 Kids

Family

14:00

Sat 3 Jun

Art Journaling Workshop

Learn

10:30

Sat 3 Jun

Before Breakfast

Music

20:00

Tue 6 Jun

The Ladyboys of Bangkok

p Variety

19:30

Wed 7 Jun

The Doctor Will See You Now

Talk

19:30

Thu 8 Jun

Murder She Didn't Write

p Comedy

19:30

Fri 9 Jun

Indigo and Shibori Workshop

Learn

10:30

Fri 9 Jun

Moscow Drug Club

p Music

19:30

Fri 9 Jun

We Are What We Overcome

Drama

19:45

Sat 10 Jun

TYCA Festival

Festival

Times Vary

Sun 11 Jun

An Evening With Reverend Richard Coles

Talk

19:30

Tue 13 JunThu 6 July

The Chandos Society of Artists Exhibition

Exhibition

Times Vary

Tue 13 Jun

ROH Season: Il Trovatore

p Event Cinema 19:15

Wed 14 Jun

An Evening With Ray Mears

p Talk

Thu 15 Jun

Frankie: The Concert

Music

19:30

Sat 17 Jun

Natural Inkmaking and Art Workshop

Learn

10:00

Sat 17Sun 18 Jun

The Smeds and The Smoos

Family

Times Vary

Wed 21 Jun

Europhoria

Music

19:30

Thu 22 Jun

Brewhaha Comedy Night (June)

p Comedy

19:30

Fri 23Sun 25 Jun

Dragons & Mythical Beasts

Family

Times Vary

Sat 24 Jun

Expressive Painting Workshop

Learn

10:00

Mon 26 Jun

Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club

Music

19:30

Wed 28Thu 29 Jun

Scummy Mummies: Greatest Hits

p Comedy

19:30

Fri 30 Jun

Vision Board: Affirmations and Mantras Workshop

Learn

14:30

DIARY

19:30

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

J ULY 2 02 3 Wed 5 Jul

EOS - Cezanne: Portraits of A Life

Thu 6 Jul

An Evening with Sir Ranulph Fiennes

Sat 8Sun 9 Jul

Mog The Forgetful Cat

Wed 12 Jul

Brewhaha Comedy Night (July)

Fri 14 Jul

Event Cinema

p Talk Family

19:30 19:30 Times Vary

p Comedy

19:30

Coldplace

Music

19:30

Sat 15 Jul

En Plein Air Sketching Workshop

Learn

10:30

Sat 15 Jul

Tina's Ultimate Rock Show

Music

19:30

Thu 20 JulThu 31 Aug

SAGT: A Shared View

Exhibition

Times Vary

Sat 22 Jul

Sound & Vision - A Tribute to David Bowie

Music

19:30

Sun 23Mon 24 Jul

Splash Test Dummies

Family

Times Vary

Thu 27 Jul

Peter Pan

Drama

18:00

Fri 28 Jul

Bingo That's Bonkers!

Variety

19:00

Sat 29 Jul

Twist & Shout

Music

19:30

AU GU ST 202 3 Wed 2 Aug

Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain

Sat 5 Aug

Moments of Pleasure: The Music of Kate Bush

Music

19:30

Wed 9 Aug

EOS - Vermeer: The Blockbuster Exhibition

Event Cinema

19:30

Fri 11 Aug

Fireman Sam

Family

Times Vary

Sat 12 Aug

King of Pop Starring Navi as Michael Jackson

Music

19:30

Mon 14Fri 18 Aug

Theatre-Making Summer School

Learn

10:30

Tue 15 Aug

Macbeth / Romeo & Juliet

p Drama

18:00

Fri 18 Aug

The Elton John Show

Music

19:30

Sat 19 Aug

Brewhaha Comedy Night (August)

p Comedy

19:30

Tue 22Thu 24 Aug

The Snail and The Whale

Family

Times Vary

Sat 26 Aug

Meatloud

Music

19:30

Sun 27 Aug

Club 80s

Music

19:30

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Times Vary

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Taunton Brewhouse presents

A new adaptation from

PLEASURE DOME THEATRE COMPANY Book and Lyrics by

HELENA PAYNE & CHARLOTTE ELLEN

Music by

KIMON PALLIKAROPOULOS

4 – 30 DECEMBER 2023 Box Office: 01823 283244 www.tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk

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.

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