18/07/2024
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Waitress: The Musical
⏰ 2:30pm & 7pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/screenings/waitress-the-musical-12a/9563
Somerset's Premier Entertainment Venue. Westlands Entertainment Venue is South Somerset's Premier Entertainment Venue.
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The venue hosts a varied selection of shows, events and screenings throughout the year, as well as providing ample space for meetings and conferences. Westlands' Cafe bar is open daily, serving drinks along with sweet and savoury treats.
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Waitress: The Musical
⏰ 2:30pm & 7pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/screenings/waitress-the-musical-12a/9563
Sorry to our regular customers and those that use the venue, but we've closed to the public today!
We hosted Life at SEA for their annual One Team Day. This was a private hire of the venue and it's been great seeing so many of their employees come together under one roof for a day of celebrating achievements and fun activities.
We took this photo just as they were leaving, but what a great set up all around the venue they have had today!
If you would like to look at hiring our venue for events, you can read more about our facilities on our website at https://westlandsyeovil.co.uk/conferencing-and-events/meetings-conferences/ and find out information about how to contact the events team to make an enquiry.
Looking for activities over the Summer Holidays? Limited places still available at:
Stuff & Nonsense Summer School
Calling all budding actors, story-makers, song-writers, puppeteers and entertainers!
This summer take part in a week of workshops with Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company, using your ideas to create puppets, songs and poems, working towards an entertaining evening of informal ‘cabaret style’ performance, where you can invite friends and family to watch.
📆 Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August
⏰ 10am – 4pm daily | Final show: Friday at 6pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/stuff-and-nonsense-summer-school-2024/9539
With support from Somerset Council and Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership we are also pleased to offer a limited amount of free places on the Summer School to children aged 10-16 in receipt of Free School Meals as part of Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset over the Summer holidays. Visit www.sasp.co.uk/happy-healthy-holidays to find out more and book your space.
Check out the video from last year's fun-filled week 👇
🤠🎶 The Johnny Cash Roadshow 🎶🤠
Delivering all the hits such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire and with standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
📆 Sunday 13 April 2025
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-johnny-cash-roadshow-20th-anniversary-tour/9634
We had a wonderful time yesterday at Yeovil Together, with over 1,200 people coming together to celebrate culture.
From traditional dishes to cultural dances and songs, with free creative activities for all ages to take part it, it really was a vibrant celebration of togetherness.
Check out these images of the event taken by local photographer Len Copland 📸
📆 Don’t forget to save the date for next year’s event, Yeovil Together will be back at Westlands on Sunday 6 July 2025.
Somerset Diverse Communities Love Yeovil
⭐️ The first Yeovil Literary Festival announcement of 2024 ⭐️
Sir Ian Ranklin
📆 Thursday 10 October | ⏰ 7pm | 📍 St John's the Baptist Church
John Rebus spent his life as a detective putting Edinburgh's most deadly criminals behind bars. Now, he's joined them...
Sir Ian Rankin is the multimillion-copy worldwide bestseller of over thirty novels and creator of John Rebus. His books have been translated into thirty-six languages and have been adapted for radio, the stage and the screen. In 2024, a new Rebus six-part TV series was broadcast on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
Ian will be talking about his brand new Rebus novel Midnight and Blue.
🎫 https://www.yeovilliteraryfestival.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/sir-ian-rankin/9638
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
The Fall Guy (12a)
⏰ 11am, 2:30pm & 7pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/screenings/the-fall-guy-12a/9626
Mark De-Lisser renowned choral director, vocal coach and arranger returns to Somerset for Sing Together! Three days of singing and performing with Mark as guest conductor.
Mark’s work includes conducting the ‘Children in need’ choir, ‘Our Dementia’ choir, The Voice, The Masked Singer and he is currently on tour with Girls Aloud. Those of you who have worked with him before will remember his energy and inspiration he brings whilst offering the pupils the chance to work with one of the countries leading vocal coaches.
The course is taking place at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Weds 24th – Fri 26th July and is for pupils aged 8-18. This is a cross-border event and is open to anyone from Somerset, Dorset or Devon.
Some parents/pupils may be discouraged to attend as the first day of the course is the last day of term. However please assure them that attendance at the course is classed as an ‘educational visit’ and would not be an absence from school. If they are unable to miss the last day of term then it will be possible for them to do just the two days. Please ask them to complete the form accordingly.
Further information and details on booking https://somersetmusic.co.uk/sing-together/
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Yeovil Together
⏰ 12pm
🎫 This is a FREE, family-friendly fun day open to everyone
Q the Quo is a five-piece tribute to Status Quo, once described as “the greatest rock’n’roll band in the land”. They’re dedicated to bringing the musical magic and energy of the original rock legends to as many people as possible. 🎸🎶
Playing songs that cover all eras of Status Quo’s extensive back catalogue, Q the Quo is as close as you can get to the real Quo performance and sound. 🤩
📆 Saturday 24 August | ⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/q-the-quo/9503
Have you heard?! THE 24 HOUR DANCEATHON IS BACK! ⏰💃✨
📆 Saturday 20 July - Sunday 21 July
There are 24 AMAZING CLASSES over 24 hours and 3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 👇
⭐️ Sign up to take part in the entire danceathon and get sponsored by your family and friends 💌 https://forms.gle/3RNV4uXqaSymVJwq6
⭐️ Enrol in individual classes that take your fancy 😎 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/search?q=danceathon
⭐️ Donate to the danceathon and watch the livestream on the Project Dance page 🎥 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/projectdance24-hour-danceathon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1hS2RkiMydP7kAt-z6Z9LKaftRuKGgwd3EyqL1b3Sb2JvDq_nfxMxnIVA_aem_D_6fmw-6lNbAPL_yTAAnrQ
All money raised will be split between Project Dance Young Dancer Bursary fund and The Octagon Development Fund (the Foyer Club Charity).
We can't wait to see you there 🤩🥳
🚨 ON SALE NOW 🚨
The Johnny Cash Roadshow: 20th Anniversary Tour
📆 Sun 13 Apr 2025
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-johnny-cash-roadshow-20th-anniversary-tour/9634
Al Murray Guv Island
📆 Fri 9 May 2025
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/al-murray-guv-island-2025/9637
James Bond Concert Spectacular
📆 Sun 16 Nov 2025
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/james-bond-concert-spectacular/9635
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
That'll Be the Day
⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 Limited Availability: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/thatll-be-the-day-july-2024/9338
Somerset Diverse Communities (SDC) is inviting you to join the Yeovil Together community event to share and celebrate culture. Organised by Yeovil’s Ethnic Diverse Communities.
This is a FREE, family-friendly fun day open to everyone, so join us on Sunday 14 July 2024 from 12pm - 5pm at Westlands!
What’s on…
🥘 Culturally diverse food
🍜 Ethnic diverse food to purchase from local vendors and community groups
🎶 Live Music
💃 Performances and Dance
🎨 Family-friendly culturally creative workshops
🛍 Stalls run by a variety of organisations
🧎♀️ Well-being activities
And much, much more!
We can’t wait to see you there!
Here’s what our Arts Engagement & Outreach team got up to last month…
June has seen the return of our locally celebrated annual community platform SHiNE, which saw over 200 participants from the local community take to the stage, plus a series of inclusive music-making workshops for disabled young people and adults.
📖 Read more below…
https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/news/arts-engagement-and-outreach-june-news
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Piano Nights at Westlands
⏰ 7pm
🎫 Free, booking not necessary
The band who have changed the face of folk music over their fifty five years together, Steeleye Span's new album Green Man Collection brings together recent tracks with new versions of three classics. 🎶
As ever performing a selection of songs from across the years and firm fan favourites.
📆 Friday 18 October | ⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/steeleye-span/9527
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
South Somerset Singing Festival
⏰ 6:30pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/south-somerset-singing-festival/9555
This year, Sh!t-faced Shakespeare® are pouring their legendary cock-eyed chaos into the Bard-shaped vessel that is A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Think drunken donkeys, fandangled fairies and mullered mechanicals… it’s hard to imagine anything more magical, right? Each night, a rotating cast member will get genuinely spiffingly splifficated and attempt to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream as you have never seen before. 🍷
📆 Wednesday 30 October | ⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 Get your tickets today: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/shtfaced-shakespeare-a-midsummer-nights-dream/9438
An evening of dancefloor fillers and 90s party hits from the decade that brought us the likes of Basement Jaxx, Britney Spears, Spice Girls, 2 Unlimited, Alice DeeJay, Chemical Brothers, Fatboy Slim, Faithless and Vengaboys!
🎶 Our 90s themed party will have you dancing the night away with our DJ playing all the best hits.
🥳 Fancy dress is encouraged so get on your hyper-glow t-shirt, dig out your shell suit and get ready to party.
📆 Saturday 28 September | ⏰ 8pm | 🔞
🎫 Grab your friends and get your tickets today: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/themed-nights/back-to-the-90s/9496
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Just Dance
⏰ 2:30pm
🎫 Limited Availability: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/just-dance-2024/9521
Join Baga Chipz MBE; actress, singer-songwriter, comedian, ex-Page 3 Model, Ladies Darts Champion, professional shoplifter and M**F, as she embarks on a nationwide theatre tour!
Due to the success of last year's tour, the Rupaul Drag Race UK star is coming back bigger, MUCH BETTA and very, very harsh!
📆 Thursday 19 September | ⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/baga-chipz/9506
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Just Dance
⏰ 3:30pm
🎫 Limited Availability: https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/just-dance-2024/9521
🚨 ON SALE NOW 🚨
Cheesy Bingo Party
📆 Fri 29 & Sat 30 Nov 2024
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/themed-nights/cheesy-bingo-party-nov-2024/9629
Adam Frost
📆 Wed 26 Mar 2025
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/talks/adam-frost/9630
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Keri Hill Dance: All Stars 2024
⏰ 7pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/keri-hill-dance-all-stars-2024/9531
⭐ LIMITED AVAILABILITY ⭐
📆 Friday 12 July | ⏰ 7:30pm
That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented ensemble cast.
Let the world’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the most iconic moments in Comedy, Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop Culture from the 50s right the way through to the 80s.
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/thatll-be-the-day-july-2024/9338
Do you want to visit our venues but want a companion to go with? 🎭
Our Octagon Buddies is a free scheme that will match you up with a companion if you are attending the venue for the first time or are anxious about coming to the theatre alone and looking for someone to talk to and guide you through the venue.
If there is an event you wish to attend but would like a buddy when you come, please get in touch. Head over to our website to find out more information on how to request an Octagon Buddy: https://westlandsyeovil.co.uk/discover-more/octagon-buddy-scheme/
If you know of anyone who may benefit from this scheme, please share this information, and encourage them to get in touch.
IT'S BAAAACK! 🤩🥳
If you missed out on the latest Cheesy Bingo Party, do not fear, we have TWO more party nights this November!
⏰ Set your alarms, tickets go on sale this Friday (5th July) at 10am!
📣 NEW SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT 📣
Adam Frost
📆 Wed 26 Mar 2025
🎫 Tickets on sale this Friday (5th July)
📣📅 WHAT'S ON TODAY:
Listen Dance
⏰ 7:30pm
🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/listen-dance/9522
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Looking for activities over the Summer Holidays? Limited places still available at: Stuff & Nonsense Summer School Calling all budding actors, story-makers, song-writers, puppeteers and entertainers! This summer take part in a week of workshops with Stuff & Nonsense Theatre Company, using your ideas to create puppets, songs and poems, working towards an entertaining evening of informal ‘cabaret style’ performance, where you can invite friends and family to watch. 📆 Monday 19 August - Friday 23 August ⏰ 10am – 4pm daily | Final show: Friday at 6pm 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/stuff-and-nonsense-summer-school-2024/9539 With support from Somerset Council and Somerset Activity & Sports Partnership we are also pleased to offer a limited amount of free places on the Summer School to children aged 10-16 in receipt of Free School Meals as part of Happy Healthy Holidays Somerset over the Summer holidays. Visit www.sasp.co.uk/happy-healthy-holidays to find out more and book your space. Check out the video from last year's fun-filled week 👇
🤠🎶 The Johnny Cash Roadshow 🎶🤠 Delivering all the hits such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire and with standing ovations every night, Johnny Cash Roadshow is the longest running, most recognised and still the biggest and best celebration of Johnny Cash in the world today guaranteed to leave you wanting more. 📆 Sunday 13 April 2025 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-johnny-cash-roadshow-20th-anniversary-tour/9634
Mark De-Lisser renowned choral director, vocal coach and arranger returns to Somerset for Sing Together! Three days of singing and performing with Mark as guest conductor. Mark’s work includes conducting the ‘Children in need’ choir, ‘Our Dementia’ choir, The Voice, The Masked Singer and he is currently on tour with Girls Aloud. Those of you who have worked with him before will remember his energy and inspiration he brings whilst offering the pupils the chance to work with one of the countries leading vocal coaches. The course is taking place at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil on Weds 24th – Fri 26th July and is for pupils aged 8-18. This is a cross-border event and is open to anyone from Somerset, Dorset or Devon. Some parents/pupils may be discouraged to attend as the first day of the course is the last day of term. However please assure them that attendance at the course is classed as an ‘educational visit’ and would not be an absence from school. If they are unable to miss the last day of term then it will be possible for them to do just the two days. Please ask them to complete the form accordingly. Further information and details on booking https://somersetmusic.co.uk/sing-together/
Have you heard?! THE 24 HOUR DANCEATHON IS BACK! ⏰💃✨ 📆 Saturday 20 July - Sunday 21 July There are 24 AMAZING CLASSES over 24 hours and 3 WAYS TO GET INVOLVED 👇 ⭐️ Sign up to take part in the entire danceathon and get sponsored by your family and friends 💌 https://forms.gle/3RNV4uXqaSymVJwq6 ⭐️ Enrol in individual classes that take your fancy 😎 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/search?q=danceathon ⭐️ Donate to the danceathon and watch the livestream on the Project Dance page 🎥 https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/projectdance24-hour-danceathon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1hS2RkiMydP7kAt-z6Z9LKaftRuKGgwd3EyqL1b3Sb2JvDq_nfxMxnIVA_aem_D_6fmw-6lNbAPL_yTAAnrQ All money raised will be split between Project Dance Young Dancer Bursary fund and The Octagon Development Fund (the Foyer Club Charity). We can't wait to see you there 🤩🥳
What is Listen Dance?! Find out here👇 📆 Wed 3 Jul 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/dance/listen-dance/9522
Waitress: The Musical (12a) 📆 Monday 24 June | ⏰ 2:30pm & 7pm Follow Jenna Hunterson (Sara Bareilles), a small-town waitress and pie-maker with a loveless marriage. When a baking contest offers her a chance at escape, she navigates love, dreams, and newfound courage to take back control of her life. Based on the beloved film of the same name, the musical adaptation was created with original music and lyrics by singer Sara Bareilles. This recording was filmed during a live Broadway performance of the musical. 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/screenings/waitress-the-musical-12a/9563
Queenz are back with a BRAND NEW SHOW! 📆 Sunday 10 November | ⏰ 7:30pm Join the gals for an electrifying, live vocal, drag-stravaganza, where Dancing Queenz and Disco Dreams collide for the party of a lifetime. After two trailblazing years of touring the country, a run in London’s West End, and accumulating countless 5-star reviews, Queenz has rapidly ascended as one of the world’s most successful drag shows. Featuring more sequins and surprises than ever before, the gals are ready to drag you to the dancefloor and serve up the ultimate celebration of powerhouse popstars & dazzling disco divas. 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/queenz-drag-me-to-the-disco/9462
The first ever Yeovil Beer & Cider Festival held here at Westlands has raised £6,000 for local charities and good causes 🍻🍏 We welcomed more than 1,250 people and showcased a diverse range of 49 beers & ales plus 38 ciders. Read all about the festivals success and catch the first glimpse of the 2025 festival dates announced here - https://westlandsyeovil.co.uk/news/yeovil-beer-and-cider-festival-celebrates-first-successful-year/ Thank you all those who came and made it such a huge success!
One Night Of Queen 📆 Thursday 20 June | ⏰ 7:30pm For over 20 years Gary Mullen and The Works have been performing their world-renowned One Night of Queen live concert. So if you're ready to rock ‘n’ roll, don't miss your chance to celebrate One Night Of Queen with Gary Mullen & The Works! The Show DOES go on! 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/one-night-of-queen/9461
Happy #CreativityandWellbeingWeek! The creative arts can have a huge positive impact on our health & wellbeing. Creative activities can help us to connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give – five things that, according to research, can really help to boost our overall wellbeing. Our Arts Engagement & Outreach team are spreading the joy of creativity across South Somerset, helping people’s wellbeing to flourish in many weekly classes and one–off events, including our new Parkinson’s Dance class in Langport. We are thrilled to share our new film demonstrating the positive impact these wonderful creative classes are having on our dancers’ physical, mental and social wellbeing... check it out below! To watch the full length film, please visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i856M2FVpqo Classes take place on Mondays at 10-11:30am at Ridgway Hall in Langport. See our website for further details and to book your place. Somerset FT Patient Engagement and Wellbeing Somerset NHS Foundation Trust Yeovil Hospital Charity Parkinson's UK Pavilion Dance South West Ridgway Hall #pdhope #uniteforparkinsons #parkinsonsresearch
Yeovil Beer & Cider Festival 2024… WOW what a weekend! 🤩🥳 Here’s a quick recap of the highlights, we hope you all had an amazing time. Thank you so much to everyone who bought tickets, drank, ate and danced the night away with us. We’d also like to say a massive thank you to our brilliant sponsors and volunteers 🤘 Cheers to good times and great brews, see you next year 🍻 #recap #bts #beer #cider #beerfestival #livemusic #yeovil #somerset
Yeovil Beer & Cider Festival Day 1 was absolutely amazing yesterday, but don’t forget there’s a Saturday All Day (2pm - 11pm) session today also! Here are some highlights of Friday Evening. Grab your ticket for today at https://westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/festival/yeovil-beer-and-cider-festival-saturday-all-day/9475#title We’ll see you later 🍻🍏
ONE MORE SLEEP 🍻 whose ready?! Here’s a quick look at everything going on behind the scenes today at Westlands! 👀 We are almost ready to kick off our Yeovil Beer & Cider Festival 2024 tomorrow at 6pm! 🥳🍻🍎🎶🎸See you there! 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/search?q=Beer #bts #beer #cider #beerfestival #livemusic #yeovil #somerset
Ministry of Science 📆 Sun 25 Feb | ⏰ 2pm & 6pm Join our presenters as they dive deep into the world of science and look at how science shapes the modern world we live in with a few loud bangs along the way! They’ll take an anarchic approach to science communication whilst looking at the scientists, engineers and inventors who have shaped the modern world that we live in whilst proving that each and everyone of you have the ability to change our world for the better! 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/all-shows/ministry-of-science/9308
🎫ON SALE TODAY🎫 THE 80S SHOW Get ready to step back in time and relive the iconic sounds of the greatest musical era as THE 80s SHOW transports you on a nostalgic journey, celebrating and showcasing the unforgettable hits that defined a generation with an electrifying production to match! From the infectious pop melodies of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet and Wham! to the rock anthems of Bon Jovi and Tears for Fears plus a few nice surprises, this show will have everyone dancing and singing along to their favourite 80s tunes. 📅 Fri 19 Apr, 7:30pm 🎫 https://westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-80s-show/9436/
You've probably seen him on Would I Lie to You, Have I Got News for You, The Royal Variety, QI, Blankety Blank, The Last Leg, and tons more as well. He's been called an "overnight success" - Even though he's been a stand-up for twenty years now. Chris McCausland is hitting the road again with another masterclass in stand-up comedy that has literally been yonks in the making - catch him at Westlands on Friday 16 February! 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/comedy/chris-mccausland-yonks/9186
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. 🎶 📆 Thu 18 Jan 🎫 https://www.westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-chicago-blues-brothers-2024/9289
Classical Ballet and Opera House
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Yeovil Road