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MOVIE MONDAYS
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Climate Action Films 2040
1 SEPTEMBER | 19:45
Practical solutions to environmental concerns are addressed with the hope that the filmmaker’s daughter, 21 years old in the year 2040, will face a hopeful future.
Climate Action Films Kiss The Ground
The Best New Releases
For only £5, you’ll enjoy a diverse selection of films – from gripping dramas to heart wrenching love stories, and even award-winning documentaries – plus a complimentary hot drink and biscuit. With our comfy seats and epic surround sound, you’ll soon feel at the heart of the action. Visit our website to find out more and to book your tickets.
Monday Lunch Club
Hungry for more? Join us for a light lunch after the film for just £8.
Lunch includes a choice of sandwich, soup, or jacket potato, plus crisps, cake, and your choice of tea, coffee, or juice. Book your lunch while purchasing your cinema tickets or give us a call on 01823 283244.
8 SEPTEMBER | 19:45
Kiss the Ground unveils a game-changer to our climate crisis: the Earth’s own soil. This film is creating a movement to solve one of our greatest challenges: balancing the climate and securing our future.
Climate Action Films Eating Our Way To Extinction
15 SEPTEMBER | 19:45
Listen to the story of our planet through shocking testimonials and poignant accounts from indigenous people most affected by our ever-changing planet, globally renowned figures, and leading scientists.
BAGELS, RIOTS AND ROCKABILLY
10 SEPTEMBER | 14:30
Delight in the enchanting world of filmmaker and record producer Paul Stewart. Watch his acclaimed film More Than a Roll With a Hole before enjoying an engaging talk by the visionary artist himself.
ANDRÉ RIEU’S 2023 MAASTRICHT CONCERT
Love Is All Around
31 AUG - 2 SEP | TIMES VARY
The King of the Waltz invites you to his all-new cinema concert from his beautiful hometown of Maastricht. The concert will be a musical feast with heartwarming pieces lovingly chosen by André, covering classics, popular sing-alongs, and delightful waltzes that make you want to dance.
Exhibition On Screen Tokyo Stories
13 SEPTEMBER | 19:30
Based on a major exhibition at the Ashmolean in Oxford, Tokyo Stories spans 400 years of incredibly dynamic art – ranging from the delicate woodblock prints of Hokusai and Hiroshige, to Pop Art posters, contemporary photography, Manga, film, and brand new artworks that were created on the streets.
Royal Opera House
SEASON 23-24: THE NUTCRACKER
12 DECEMBER | 19:15
Marvel at the brilliance of Tchaikovsky’s score, as Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker fight the Mouse King and visit the Sugar Plum Fairy in the glittering Kingdom of Sweets. Peter Wright’s muchloved production for The Royal Ballet, with gorgeous period designs by Julia Trevelyan Oman, keeps true to the spirit of this festive ballet classic.
Family Workshop
Join artist Nina Gronw-Lewis for a free family art workshop related to the Behind the Scenes exhibition on 23 September from 2pm – 4pm. In this session, you will explore colourful pocket-sized books.
Behind The Scenes
8 SEPTEMBER - 30 OCTOBER | 10:00 – 16:00 MON – FRI
Behind the Scenes runs with the theme of Somerset Open Studios, looking at artists’ process and practice, featuring a selection of artworks which surveys the breadth of work produced by Somerset Art Works members and the terrain in which Somerset artists now find themselves.
The work will have a sense of change or evolution reflecting the dynamic and profound processes which have affected artist’s practice at this time, accompanied by personal artist statements which provide a unique insight into their thoughts and ideas.
Returning To Art
MONDAYS | 10:00 – 12:00
Rekindle your love of art and reignite the spark for the creative subject. This refresher course will work with a variety of materials, including mixed media, and you’ll discover a range of two-dimensional art techniques through the work of other artists.
Tiny Dancers
TUESDAYS | 10:15 – 11:00
Creative dance and play for under 5s and their adults. Each session includes child-friendly warm-ups, action songs, improvisation, free play and various themes.
Creative Movement
TUESDAYS | 11:15 – 12:00
It is never too late to join a dance class. This class offers a collaborative space to play and engage with movement creatively. Come and socialise while being energised and work at your own pace. Open to all abilities.
Youth Dance Contemporary
WEDNESDAYS | 16:15 – 17:15
Learn the Rambert Contemporary grades, which cover the basics of contemporary dance, and encourage fun, creativity and physicality through movement. Led by Tabby Somerfield, qualified Rambert teacher.
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Open Dance Contemporary
WEDNESDAYS | 17:30 – 18:30
Open to all, this class focuses on a mixture of floor and corner work, choreography, and improvisation. Develop your contemporary technique and explore your creativity and self-expression through movement.
Community Choir
WEDNESDAYS | 18:30 – 20:00
Discover the joy of singing together in harmony while embracing the many benefits of group singing. Become part of our musical family and connect with likeminded individuals who share your passion for singing. We welcome all abilities, and no prior experience is necessary.
Ballet
WEDNESDAYS
From beginners to advanced, our ballet classes are taught in a fun and friendly environment and are an excellent opportunity to improve technique, boost confidence and develop your ballet vocabulary.
Youth Street Dance
THURSDAYS
Join Lucy Hartland-Mann and 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 fun-filled routines.
Calligraphy For Beginners
WEEKLY 5 SEP - 10 OCT 18:30 – 20:00
A fun introduction to the art of calligraphy with Alison Bellringer. You’ll learn the basic elements of design, writing, decoration, and embellishment.
PRINT MAKING –EXPLORATIONS
WEEKLY 7 SEP - 12 OCT 18:30 – 20:30
Artist and tutor Adam Grose will guide you through a range of techniques and methods of printmaking to expand your skills and creativity, enhancing your wellbeing and learning.
Handbuilt Pottery Vase
9 SEPTEMBER | 10:30 – 15:30
Hand build your own vase from stoneware clay with Deborah, The Thoughtful Potter. Discover the joy of pressing flowers, leaves, berries and words into clay, revealing the beautiful imprint and patterns.
Painting With Sara Dudman
13 SEP | 11 OCT | 18 NOV 10:00 – 16:00
A series of acrylic painting workshops focusing on increasing confidence and technical skills, as well as pushing the boundaries of figuration/abstraction.
Paper Flowers
16 SEPTEMBER | 10:30 – 13:00
Join Kat from The Paper Florist to create an autumn inspired bouquet of paper flowers. Using traditional origami folding techniques, work through different types of folds to create a full bouquet for display in the home.
Sitting Willow Hare Workshop
24 SEPTEMBER | 10:30 – 17:00
Unleash your creative side and join Amanda Webb to learn how to make a hare using locally sourced willow. You will be guided through the process of creating and customising your sculpture.
Hand Quilted Boro Bag
14 OCTOBER | 10:00 - 16:00
Create a hand stitched Boro Bag with recycled Japanese Kimono fabrics. Derived from the Japanese term ‘boroboro’ which refers to the practice of reworking textiles, this is a mindful hand stitch technique which can also be applied to all manner of textiles and creations.
Autumn Flowers And Tables
3 NOVEMBER | 16:30 – 19:00
Work with Aizel from Yalham Hayes
Flower Farm to create an Autumnal floral arrangement in a vase and learn about tablescape trends and decor. Your ticket includes all flowers, foliage, materials and equipment needed.
Youth Theatre
TUESDAY EVENINGS | TIMES VARY
Taunton Brewhouse Youth Theatre is designed to inspire, excite, and celebrate young people with an interest in performing and producing theatre. Over the 10-week 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 productions. Opportunities to represent the venue at community events. Exclusive discounts on theatre-related workshops. Regular performance and audition opportunities
INTRODUCTION TO COMMEDIA DELL’ARTE
12 SEPTEMBER | 18:30 – 21:00
Want to explore physicality in performance? Are you a drama student, performer, or would like to try something different? Want to laugh (a lot)? If the answer is yes, then this is for you! This workshop will explore physical characterisation using the characters that feature in the traditional Italian theatre form.
Creating Comedy Workshop
23 SEPTEMBER | 10:00 – 16:00
Want to develop confidence? Want to develop comic characters and routines? Want to meet and work with new people? Want to wear a red nose? Come and join us for an exciting workshop inspired by silent comedy clowns such as Charlie Chaplin and Buster Keaton. It will fun and funny!
Young Playwrights
WEEKLY 13 SEP TO 18 OCT 18:00 – 20:00
Young Playwrights is a brand new six-week course for young people aged 13 – 19 years wanting to learn and master their playwriting skills. Thrive in a collaborative environment, share your bold and exciting ideas with others, and experience what it’s like to write your own plays.
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