The Brewhouse Upcoming Events

Sounds Of Simon A Tribute To Simon And Garfunkel

The Brewhouse — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

A full band show that takes in the entire range of Simon and Garfunkel’s career, including favourite songs Fifty Ways To Leave Your Lover, Diamonds On The Soles Of Her Shoes and older numbers like, Homeward Bound and Cecilia. There are tunes a plenty from Simon’s solo career and some surprise solo Garfunkel numbers too.

Simon and Garfunkel are played to perfection, bringing in elements of their famously fractious relationship, as well as replicating the beautiful harmonies flawlessly. This is a wonderful show filled with excellent music, nostalgia, and a genuine love for some great musicians.

Other songs include: Mrs Robinson, The Only Living Boy In New York, The Sounds of Silence and Me, Julio Down by the Schoolyard, Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover, Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes, Homeward Bound and Cecilia.

What the press say

"A world class act.”
THE HINKLEY TIMES

“The lead singers have excellent diction, wonderfully balanced harmonies and above all a friendly approach to audience contact. What a treat to listen to live sound with perfect volume.”
THE MELTON TIMES

“A musical feast for anyone who loves the songs of Paul Simon.”
CHRIS LLOYD(TALON)

“Our own Simon and Garfunkel.”
MUSICIAN RECORDS

“Their harmonies were spot on.”
THE OUTSIDER

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£15
Running time: 2 hrs 25 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Artists At Work

The Brewhouse — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This year hundreds of artists across Somerset open their studio doors as part of Somerset Art Weeks 2010. This exhibition explores the processes artists and craftspeople use to produce work.

Kate Noble has been commissioned as a recent graduate artist, with Mark Parry and Bronwen Bradshaw, receiving funding to develop new works specifically using film and digital media. This exhibition is a partnership between Somerset Art Works, The Brewhouse and Reveal. The Open Studios Event runs from18 September until 3 October.

The Armstrong And Miller Show

The Brewhouse — Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

This show is sold out.

Armstrong and Miller continue their tour at The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil in the spring. Booking opens on Monday 8 November. Click here to go to their website or telephone 01935 422884

Following the resounding success of BBC One's BAFTA-winning show, Ben Miller (Moving Wallpaper) and Alexander Armstrong (Mutual Friends) will be hitting the road in Autumn 2010 and they start their tour at The Brewhouse.

With their usual mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, they will perform a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store including; The street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who reallydoes know the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and so many more...

Be the first to see the tour as it previews at The Brewhouse. Expect all your favourite Armstrong and Miller characters and sketches in a market-fresh brand spanking new show.

This show is sold out.

£15

Burn My Heart

The Brewhouse — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Set during the Mau Mau uprising in 1950’s Kenya and the ensuing bloody state of emergency, two boys’ lives are changed forever as their friendship and loyalty are blown apart by fear and betrayal.

Drawing on African music and movement styles, combined with a powerful mix of text and physical storytelling theatre, Burn My Heart is a fast-paced, devastating, and highly relevant story, not to be missed.

Based on the novel by award winning author Beverley Naidoo and adapted by Rina Vergano.

What the press say
Press about the book

“A tale of betrayal that does indeed burn your heart.”
SUNDAY TIMES

“Burn My Heart moves, enlightens and reminds us about a time in British colonial history, a time of African struggle, that helps us to understand how things are now with a little more insight. And, most of all, it is a fine story of friendship, trust, betrayal and loss”
THE GUARDIAN

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A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
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Running time: 1 hr 10 mins (no interval)
Start time: 7.45pm
Post show discussion

Greek Tales Old And New

The Brewhouse — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

From Orpheus and Eurydice to The Girl Who Went to War and more, Fire Springs storytellers Kirsty Hartsiotis and Anthony Nanson tell ancient myths and modern folktales from Greece, exploring the resonances that ring across the centuries and drawing upon anecdotes of their own travels through the mythscape of that country.

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins

Calling all home workers

Explore the pleasures of great writing with prize-winning author, Julia Copus.
Are you a stay-at-home mum or dad? A freelancer, writer, IT worker, artist, therapist or craftsperson? Reading Matters is a free weekly reading group set up specifically for people who work some or all of the time from home.

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Buddy Holly And The Cricketers

The Brewhouse — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

The longest running and greatest Buddy Holly show on earth!

This breathtaking show from Buddy and the boys, who have, for seventeen sensational years, delighted audiences across the globe, is guaranteed to have everyone singing along and dancing in the aisles to such timeless hits as That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! and many, many more.

Featuring some of the finest and talented actor-musicians in the business, Buddy Holly And The Cricketers were recently endorsed as Britain’s most popular Buddy Holly act when they guest-starred on BBC One's Saturday night live programme The One and Only.

Don't miss the chance to see Britain's longest-running and greatest Buddy Holly act live and make your Heartbeat a little faster with the show that has thousands of fans the world over saying: “I can’t believe it’s not Buddy!”

What the press say

“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more”
THE STAGE

“Fantastic...The best... tremendous night out...I can’t praise the show enough”
THE KENT AND SUSSEX COURIER

"Terrific fun...Great performances"EXETER EXPRESS AND ECHO

“A fast and furious rock ‘n’ roll performance you will never forget”
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO

“Splendid…brilliant…a real crowd pleaser…Versatile band”
GAZETTE, BILLINGS, USA

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A £16.50 B £15 C £13.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Live N Up at Brew Crew September

The Brewhouse — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Your chance to see some of the best young, up-and-coming bands in the South West, performing live.

www.myspace.com/livenuptour

Start time: 8pm
Running time: t.b.c.
FREE

In The Box

The Brewhouse — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

With the stars of BBC Radio’s Test Match Special

Following the huge success of Sticky Wicket and Rain Stops Play, the team of raconteurs from BBC Radio’s Test Match Special are on the road again with their new show, In The Box.

Ralph Dellor hosts this hilarious and memorable evening with Test Match Special commentators and cricketing legends as they recall their favourite anecdotes from life In The Box.

Joining Ralph will be three cricketing stars picked from a squad which includes former England captain, Mike Gatting and ex-New Zealand skipper, Jeremy Coney and the current chairman of selectors, Geoff Miller.

Parklife

The Brewhouse — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Following the phenomenal success of Tabu and ImMortal The Brewhouse are delighted to welcome the UK’s leading contemporary circus “Nofit State” back to Taunton.

NoFit State's mission is to become the circus everyone wants to join. Now with Parklife you can! Taking up a residency in Taunton, NoFit State Circus ditches the big top, rips up the rulebook and invites you to get involved. With a spectacular aerial circus playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops, NoFit State will be working with local artists and community groups to develop new acts and routines. From live music jams to bicycle ballets and displays of extreme sports - everything will be on show and up for grabs.

Public workshops will happen in Somerset Square next to The Brewhouse on 10 - 12 September and information about what’s on when can be found on chalk boards in the square or at www.nofitstate.org

From Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 September the company will open the doors of the cricket ground so you can sneak a preview of the rehearsals, watch them train and comment of the process. Then, as the week draws to a close, all the elements come together in one large-scale open-air circus performance in Parklife - The Finale on Sun 26 September.

Treat the family to a thrilling evening of circus spectacle. Physical fireworks and acrobatics combine with jaw dropping skills and visual poetry as a large cast of professional circus artists and local performers dive, jive, swing and fly to the inspirational music of Nofit State Circus’ live orchestra.

Tickets are limited so please book early.

What the press say

“A fast and furious spectacular show with added flashes, bangs and pyrotechnics”
THE ARGUS, BRIGHTON

“NoFit State is the future of British circus”
THE GUARDIAN

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Full £10 60+ £10 Conc. £5
Family ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £25
Running time: 1 hr 15 mins (including preshow, no interval)
Start time: 8pm (preshow), 8.30pm (main performance)

Nofit State Circus Parklife

The Brewhouse — Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Parklife is at Somerset County Cricket Club

Following the phenomenal success of Tabu and ImMortal The Brewhouse are delighted to welcome the UK's leading contemporary circus "Nofit State" back to Taunton.

NoFit State's mission is to become the circus everyone wants to join. Now with Parklife you can! Taking up a residency in Taunton, NoFit State Circus ditches the big top, rips up the rulebook and invites you to get involved. With a spectacular aerial circus playground and open house programme of taster sessions, rehearsals and workshops, NoFit State will be working with local artists and community groups to develop new acts and routines. From live music jams to bicycle ballets and displays of extreme sports - everything will be on show and up for grabs.

Public workshops will happen in Somerset Square next to The Brewhouse on 10 - 12 September and information about what's on when can be found on chalk boards in the square or at http://www.nofitstate.org

From Thursday 23 to Saturday 25 September the company will open the doors of the cricket ground so you can sneak a preview of the rehearsals, watch them train and comment of the process. Then, as the week draws to a close, all the elements come together in one large-scale open-air circus performance in Parklife - The Finale on Sun 26 September.

Treat the family to a thrilling evening of circus spectacle. Physical fireworks and acrobatics combine with jaw dropping skills and visual poetry as a large cast of professional circus artists and local performers dive, jive, swing and fly to the inspirational music of Nofit State Circus' live orchestra.

Tickets are limited so please book early.

Somerset County Cricket Club

Full £10 60+ £10 Conc. £5
Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £25
Start time: Preshow 8pm
Main show £8.30
Running time: 1hr 15 mins (including pre-show, no interval)

John Hegley The Adventures Of Monsieur Robinet

The Brewhouse — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Poet and singer John Hegley tells an eclectic medley of tales about a French man with some unusual (but clean) habits, including burying his dog’s kennel and his own luggage. Other stories include an address to aliens on the subject of transport, a poem about a non-talking parrot and some animal impersonations with the aid of a handkerchief. The audience are invited to sing along. But not to dance. Much

John is an Edinburgh Festival regular, noted for his exploration of such diverse topics as dog hair, potatoes, handkerchieves and the misery of human existence.

What do the press have to say?

"Typically brilliant songs and stories about a Gallic small-town hero with a dog called Chirac"
THE GUARDIAN

"Awesomely mundane"
THE OBSERVER

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Running time: 1hr 45 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Jim Moray

The Brewhouse — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 BST

Since graduating from Birmingham Conservatoire in summer 2003, Jim Moray is described as the most significant development in folk music in the last 30 years, causing a revolution in the folk world with a series of award-winning albums. He is a singer and multi-instrumentalist who creates startlingly contemporary recordings of England’s most traditional songs.

At the age of 21, Jim released his debut album Sweet England on his own unlikely named Niblick-Is-A-Giraffe Records. Just a month before he had completed the final year of his music degree, submitting the album as his final project recording it for next to nothing in a bedroom studio made up of equipment bought with his student loan. He had played virtually every instrument himself adding in just a few pieces performed by fellow students. He had also engineered, arranged and produced the songs, learning how to record as he went along. The final album was causing waves even before it was released.

Since then Jim has gone from performing in local folk clubs to playing the main stage at Cambridge Folk Festival, Sidmouth Folk Festival, WOMAD and beyond. He has been featured in The Independent, Guardian, Mojo, The Telegraph, Uncut and The Times and reviewed in countless other publications here and abroad. He has performed radio sessions and been interviewed on BBC Radio 2, 3. 4 and 6Music and been featured on TV several times including on the landmark BBC4 Folk Britannia series. He has also had his music featured on the trailer for ITV’s drama Murder City. He has toured in the UK, Benelux, Australia and Canada.

In February 2004 Jim received both the Horizon Award as best newcomer and the prestigious Album Of The Year Award for Sweet England at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. He has followed Sweet England with two further album ‘Jim Moray’ (2006) and ‘Low Culture’ (2008) which went on to win the fRoots Critics’ Poll Album of the Year Award, Mojo’s Folk Album of the Year and gain him three nominations in the BBC Folk Awards 2009.

What the press say

"On first hearing, Sweet England is startling. By the tenth listen, it's a revolutionary experience."
HMV CHOICE

"The reinvention of folk music, Jim Moray’s debut CD, a word-of-mouth sensation, is the biggest leap forward in folk for 30 years."
THE TELEGRAPH

"Moray’s inventive rearrangement of such familiar ballads as Early One Morning and Raggle Taggle Gypsies may just be the most significant new development in English folk music since Fairport Convention’s Liege and Leif."
UNCUT

"The best album of the year came from Jim Moray, whose classy and experimental Low Culture made use of anything from African kora to hip-hop."
THE GUARDIAN

"Those who feel that the folk idiom has nothing to express to the truly modern and young should acquire this album forthwith…This is a genuinely fabulous record."
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

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The Acorn Folk Club in Minehead hosts leading folk artists on 1st Saturdays, and Acorn Open Nights on 3rd Sundays. Floor spots, musicians, singers, listeners all given a warm welcome. Visit the website for furthur details click here

Full £12 60+ £12 Conc. £2
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Howard Jones Ordinary Heroes Acoustic Tour

The Brewhouse — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Keyboard legend Howard Jones, accompanied by Jonathan Atkinson on percussion, features new material from his critically acclaimed album Ordinary Heroes. Interspersed with a series of stories and anecdotes from his 26 year long career, Jones performs his greatest hits including What Is Love, New Song, No One Is To Blame and the haunting Hide And Seek.

With special guest Duncan Sheik

What the press say

“An album that’s not just his most consistently fulfilling but also his most promising.”
MOJO***

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£17.50
Running time: 2 hrs
Start time: 7.45pm

Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club

The Brewhouse — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Every Monday 8pm - late
(excl 20 Dec - 10 Jan)

The Brewhouse has created a name for itself as the place to see quality live comedy in Taunton. Catch performances from the best entertainers and comedians on the circuit in our Cafe Bar

Free

Freddy Kempf Piano

The Brewhouse — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Freddy Kempf came to national prominence in 1992 when he won the BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition. He took the third prize in the 1998 Moscow Tchaikovsky International Piano Competition which caused an outcry from the Russian press which proclaimed him “the hero of the competition”. Future highlights include engagements with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Adelaide Symphony Orchestra, Bergen Philharmonic and New Zealand Symphony Orchestra.

Beethoven         Sonata in F minor
                         Appassionata Op. 57
Beethoven          Eroica Variations
Liszt                   Dante Sonata
Chopin               Andante Spianato and
                         Grande Polonaise Op.22

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Start time: 7.45pm

Essence Of Ireland

The Brewhouse — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

5 Star Irish magic – back by popular demand.

Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, Essence of Ireland is a breathtaking show of superb musicianship, spectacular dance routines and dazzling costumes. With a mixture of traditional and modern songs, a touch of Irish craic and endless energetic dance routines, any fan of quality music and dance cannot fail to be mesmerised by this spectacular show. Described as entirely unique and highly recommended, the critically acclaimed Essence Of Ireland is taking theatres by storm.

What the press say

“The show that promised to be even better than Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Spirit of the Dance, and having seen them all, I can honestly say it lived up to its hype”
DENBIGHSHIRE PRESS

“If you liked Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, and Spirit of the Dance, you will love this show, because it’s even better!”
SOUTHAMPTON ECHO

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A £18.50 B £16.50 C £14.50
Start time: 7.45pm
Running time: 2 hrs 15 mins

Poetry Readings With Fire River Poets October

The Brewhouse — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Evenings of poetry each with a distinguished guest poet who will read from their most recent work.

There will be an open mic session for which slots must be booked in advance through Fire River Poets (enquiry@fireriverpoets.org.uk, 01823 252486)

These events are relaxed, informalevenings offering a variety of styles and forms.

£5

Running time: 2 hrs

Start time: 8pm

Rich Hall

The Brewhouse — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This show is sold out.

Rich Hall continues his tour at the Octagon Theatre Yeovil on Sun 19 Sep. Click here to go to their website or call the Box Office on 01935 422884.

Looking like a Pearl Jam roadie, Perrier Award winner Rich Hall is best known for his genius but grouchy and deadpan comic delivery. A master of absurdist irony – he particularly likes to lay into Americans and life across the pond at every opportunity, despite being American himself.

Rich Hall has been charming sell-out audiences each year at the Edinburgh Festival, on tours throughout the UK, at several festivals in Australia including Adelaide and Melbourne and at London's famous Comedy Store. At the 2000 Edinburgh Festival, Rich Hall is Otis Lee Crenshaw won the highly prestigious Perrier Award. Rich Hall’s TV work includes; Rich Hall’s Cattle Drive (BBC4), Rich Hall’s Fishing Show (BBC4) plus numerous appearances on BBC2 panel show QI, hosted by Stephen Fry. Rich Hall has also written two books; Otis Lee Crenshaw: I Blame Society and Things and Snowball, both published my Abacus Books.

What the press say

"Intelligent, passionate and angry comedy"
EVENING STANDARD

“Now is the time to grab this chance to see the great man at work”
THE GUARDIAN

“As close as it gets to a guaranteed good show”
SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

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£15
Running time: 1 hr 40 mins
Start time: 8pm

Shakespeare Schools Festival

The Brewhouse — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

“We are such stuff as dreams are made on”

Shakespeare Schools Festival (SSF), the UK’s largest youth drama festival, holds its 10th Anniversary Festival in Taunton.

The SSF works in partnership with the National Theatre and the National Youth Theatre providing workshops that enable teachers and young people to produce accessible Shakespeare at its most innovative and entertaining. Join the SSF for the staging of four different half-hour plays staged by four Taunton schools.

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Full £7.50 60+ £7.50 Conc. £5.50 Schools £5.50
Start time: 7pm
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Bug World By George McGavin

The Brewhouse — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Join expert entomologist George and discover the wonder of the world’s biodiversity. Guyana to Bhutan and Borneo; giant butterflies and spiders to tiny caterpillars; George has explored the planet’s vast geography and uncovered a spectacular world of creepy crawlies. George McGavin co-presented the BBC Expedition Borneo (2007), Lost Land of the Jaguar (2008), and Lost Land of the Volcano (2009). George comes to The Brewhouse in the same month that his 2010 series Lost Land of the Tiger, filmed in Bhutan, is aired on the BBC.

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A £15.50 B £13.50 C £11.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £5 off / Schools £7.50
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Running time: t.b.c
Start time: 7.45pm

Krapps Last Tape

The Brewhouse — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Wed 13 - Fri 15 Oct & Wed 20 - Sat 23 Oct

By turns hilariously funny and tragically sad, one man reviews his sixty-nine years with the aid of tape recordings made every year on his birthday. A brilliant theatrical illustration of the internal conversation we have with ourselves. Bananas and alcohol abound in this one man show about ambition, sacrifice and growing old.

Tom Owen from the longest running comedy series in the world, Last Of The Summer Wine, returns to his theatrical roots for this challenging role performed in the intimate setting of the Studio.

Krapp's Last Tape is often sighted as the most autobiographical piece by Samuel Beckett, a writer of great skill and intellect, winner of the 1969 Nobel Prize for Literature

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Start time: 8pm
Running time: t.b.c

Falstaff

The Brewhouse — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Shakespeare’s Sir John, now very short of cash, pursues two wealthy wives of Windsor for their money, but does not bank on their determination to foil him. Their merry tricks lead to his come-uppance, and to the chastisement of their own, too jealous, husbands. Intertwined in all is a tender love story. With Verdi’s lyrical melodies and sparkling orchestration, this opera is a joy. A true ensemble work with tricks, disguises and a love of life, Falstaff inspires the passionate admiration of opera lovers everywhere.

Those who love life at its richest, cannot help but love Falstaff in all its glory.

Mid Wales Opera is proud to announce the company debut of their new Artistic Director Nicholas Cleobury who has chosen Martin Lloyd-Evans to direct and Bridget Kimak to design this brand new production of Verdi’s final comic masterpiece. Accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra, the band of singers assembled by Nicholas bring fantastic voices to the colourful array of characters.

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Running time: 2hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

TEN

The Brewhouse — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Rooted in a personal exploration of the rich spectrum between British and Indian identities; dance, live music and spoken word collide in TEN. Three men make this cultural journey brought together by the contagious rhythm of an ancient Indian ten-beat time cycle. This seductively physical performance is visual artist Hetain Patel’s first piece for theatre.

Devised in collaboration with Nottingham-based writer Michael Pinchbeck (The White Album, Nottingham Playhouse) and Tabla player Hiren Chate (Complicite, A Disappearing Number), this is visual artist Hetain Patel’s first piece for theatre.

What the press say

“It is Patel’s skilled precision in realising an almost seamless harmony of his culturally and historically divergent source material that gives his installations a distinctive resonance.” THE GUARDIAN

“An excellent and highly recommendable piece of work. Hetain has a very engaging and accessible style - as do the two excellent musicians/performers that work with him, tackling questions of identity, belonging and nationality in a way that is both entertaining and thought provoking. An excellent starting point for schools, colleges or other groups looking at these issues - although it would appeal to all.”
ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

"Hetain Patel distills all that is amazing about true creativity. There is magic and innovation in his work. There is real depth in what he does. Here is someone who is not only a great ambassador for Nottingham, but a creative who inspires"
NOTTINGHAM EVENING POST

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Running time: 55 mins (no interval)
Start time: 7.45pm

Fleeting Glances

The Brewhouse — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This exhibition of new and recent paintings by Kay Lewis-Bell focuses on portraits of local Somerset women, many made from observations in and around The Brewhouse. Artist Kay says “Women are my main source of ideas. I collect images from around me. The fleeting glance, the unexpected meeting, the shared history, are gathered and stored ready for the next painting. Images are there to be caught and stories there to be told.”

Kay Lewis-Bell graduated from Bath Spa University in 2004 and has since exhibited widely across the South West. As part of this exhibition she is working with local school children on Stories From Drawing which will also be shown at The Brewhouse.

Artist Led

The Brewhouse — Sat, 16 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

This exhibition forms an exploration into artist led initiatives, enterprises and activities in Somerset. Artist led initiatives are a proven, long standing way of creating new, independent opportunities. In this time of financial instability is it becoming more important for artists to work together to make things happen? This exhibition, supported by the Reveal partnership, maps how artists are working and asks if this is changing? It aims to highlight the development of artist led activity in this rural county and to support these collaborations, structures and networks that are currently emerging.

Trespass

The Brewhouse — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Two enchanting and explosive dances with dazzling moves and exciting story-lines with an European twist.

Within (by Noone), sees a lone dancer, drawn into her own imaginary world by four compelling characters. Touching duets, bodies crashing furniture and explosive movement describe the unorthodox soundtrack of classical English and Indian instruments by Spanish composer Pedro Navarrete.

Splinter (by Tannion) is dance theatre driven by a thunderous Japanese soundscape. Fuelled by the promise of progress, StopGAP’s dancers wrestle for the balance of delicate humility and creative conflict that honest cohesion demands. Thrown into another world, will the group subsist or splinter?

StopGAP’s performances have inspired audiences across Europe, with dazzling moves and exciting story-lines, audiences will be thrilled by the drama that will unfold.

What the press say

“StopGAP Dance Company is a deeply felt affirmation of dance”
SUNDAY EXPRESS

“What estimable performers! The security and daring with which they move, and the emotional honesty they bring seems second nature”
THE TIMES

“StopGAP are a joyous burst of technicolor”
TOTAL THEATRE MAGAZINE

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A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
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Running time: 1 hr 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Farm Boy

The Brewhouse — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Developed in association with Greenwich Theatre

'I hope you like my story - I wrote it for you just to show I could. It’s about the old tractor and it’s about Joey and it’s about me.'

It sometimes felt as though time had stood still down on the family farm – swallows nesting in the eaves, the old Fordson tractor quietly rusting at the back of the barn, Grandpa still tending his chickens - that is, until the summer his grandson finished school and came to stay, and the old man started telling stories of what it had been like on the farm when he was a boy.

Award-winning former Children’s Laureate Michael Morpurgo has written a compelling sequel to his much-loved novel, War Horse. It’s a moving account of the changing face of the English countryside and a beautifully-crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations.

Now this magical tale of the bonds linking grandfather to grandson and ultimately both to the land has been brought to life by critically-acclaimed New Perspectives Theatre Company in a delightful new family show combining drama, storytelling and original music.

By Michael Morpurgo
Adapted by Daniel Buckroyd
Director: Daniel Buckroyd
Composer: Matt Marks
Lighting Designer: Mark Dymock

What the press say

"So powerful - John Walters gets right inside the dogged Grandfather’s skin - Matt Powell plays his Grandson with an openness, warmth and ingenuousness that disarms the children and endears them to his tale - moments of high drama - lots of comedy too - when the Fordson finally chugs into life, the children just can’t contain their joy.’"
THE STAGE

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A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
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Running time: 1 hr 5 mins (no interval)
Start time: 7.45pm

Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story

The Brewhouse — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

A shy young boy from Liverpool is re-christened Billy Fury, and becomes one of Britain’s best loved rock stars. Now in its 14th year and still furiously rockin’, hear his own band replay his timeless hits: Last Night Was Made For Love, I Will, Jealousy, Halfway To Paradise and many more. And the beautiful voice of Colin Gold and you have a night blessed by heaven.

What the press say

"A Great 60's night out"
THE STAGE

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A £17.50 B £16 C 14.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Charlie and Lolas Best Bestest Play

The Brewhouse — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Based on the characters created
by Lauren Child .
Adapted by Jonathan Lloyd

Don’t miss everyone’s favourite brother and sister, Charlie And Lola, in their extremely ever so wonderful stage show. The stars of the hit BBC TV series are brought to life by a magical mix of puppetry and music. Will Lola ever tidy her messy room? Will Charlie get Lola to sleep, even though she is not sleepy and will not go to bed?

Charlie and Lola™ and © Lauren Child 2005. Charlie and Lola is produced by Tiger Aspect Productions and distributed by BBC Worldwide Ltd. BBC Worldwide logo™ & © BBC 1996.

Win a free family ticket.

Draw your favourite scene from Charlie And Lola for a chance to win a free family ticket.

Simply click here to download the competition sheet, then either print it out and start your master piece, or open the document in Paint or another drawing programme, and create your drawing digitally.

Once finished, either email your design to beckie.smith@thebrewhouse.net, or pop it in the post to Beckie Smith, The Brewhouse, Coal Orchard, Taunton, TA1 1JL, or drop it in to us as you pass.

Entries must be in by 17 Oct 2010. Dont forget to leave us your name, age and contact details so we can get in touch if you are the lucky winner.

What the press say

"Funny, subtle and charming"
PRIMARY TIMES

"It is a gentle little show, pitched just right for its target audience! An ideal early theatre experience"
THE GUARDIAN

‘I thoroughly enjoyed the creative yet faithful translation of the books for the stage. More importantly, so did my three year old’
TIME OUT ****

‘It takes wit and ingenuity to take a winning formula from the nursery bookshelf and small screen and make it equally charming on stage, but this show pulls it off in fine style’
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

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A £11 B & C £10
Family ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) A £40 B & C £37
Running time: 1 hr 10 mins
Start time: 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm

The Thinning Veil

The Brewhouse — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

The unexplained and the inexplicable, tales from the far reaches of human experience. Join us to explore the realms of the other side, where it is the very witching hour of night, so tread carefully, come prepared. Kevan Manwaring and Richard Selby, part of Fire Springs, Storytellers of Bath, return for a night of dark tales.

Running time: 2 hrs

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6
Start time: 7.30pm
Running time: 2 hrs

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Ralph McTell

The Brewhouse — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Described by Billy Connolly as Britain’s best singer/songwriter, Ralph McTell is one of the UK’s most consummate entertainers. Travel with Ralph on a journey along the musical path he has followed for over four decades. His astute observation and wry take on life shine through his songs and anecdotes. His rich baritone voice and his virtuosity on guitar promise a very special evening.

What the press say

"A big man with a big heart and a big, big talent."
WILLY RUSSELL

"McTell hits the spot by telling your personal story: yours and everyone's."
THE GUARDIAN

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£18.50
Running time: 1hr 30 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Live N Up At Brew Crew October

The Brewhouse — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

Your chance to see some of the best young up-and-coming bands in the South West performing live.

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The London Community Gospel Choir

The Brewhouse — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:00:00 BST

The London Community Gospel Choir is a collective of the finest voices in the country. They have performed at Live 8, Glastonbury, on the soundtrack for the Disney smash hit The Lion King, live on the pitch at Wembley for the FA Cup Final and that’s just in the UK. Energetic, inspiring and spirit-filled,however you describe them, there ain’t no stopping them now.

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Solstice Quartet

The Brewhouse — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

First prize winners in the 2009 Royal Over-seas League Competition, the Solstice String Quartet is quickly gaining a reputation as one of the finest young quartets in the UK. Selected by both the Tillett Trust and Park Lane Group in 2008 the quartet made their debuts at the Wigmore Hall and Purcell Room in 2009.

Haydn Quartet Op.76 No.4 Sunrise
Beethoven Quartet Op.18 No.2 in D
Shumann Quartet in A Op.41 No.3

Book all 4 concerts in the International Concert Series and save money.
Click here for information on Freddy Kempf, Piano (Tuesday 5 Oct)
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Click here for more information on Schuert Ensemble (Tuesday 2 March)

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A £16.50 B £14 C £11.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £5 off / Schools £7.50

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A £60 B £50 C £40
60+ £4 off / Conc. £20 off

Start time: 7.45pm

Shappi Khorsandi The Moon On A Stcik

The Brewhouse — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Star of Radio 4’s Shappi Talk is back with a brand new show about wanting it all.

The daughter of an exiled writer and comic from Iran, Shappi’s upbringing has been in no way conventional. From mental illness to opium dens, it’s all gone on in the Khorsandi household. Could this upbringing of seemingly having nothing be the reason why she now wants its all?

Feisty, flirty and effortlessly funny she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously dizzy delivery and endless charm.

What the press say

“Currently the country’s most successful female stand-up comedian.” TIME OUT

“Don’t be fooled by her innocent looks, she packs a deceptively powerful punch.”
EVENING STANDARD

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£13
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins
Start time: 8pm

Poetry Readings With Fire River Poets November

The Brewhouse — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Evenings of poetry each with a distinguished guest poet who will read from their most recent work.

There will be an open mic session for which slots must be booked in advance through Fire River Poets (enquiry@fireriverpoets.org.uk, 01823 252486)

These events are relaxed, informal evenings offering a variety of styles and forms.

£5

Running time: 2 hrs

Start time: 8pm

Giselle

The Brewhouse — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A breath taking version of one of the most famous ballets of all time.

Peasant Giselle is driven to suicide when she discovers that her lover Loys is really Count Albrecht and not free to marry her. As Loys visits her moonlit grave in repentance, Giselle protects him from the deathly touch of her phantom sisters until the dawn sees him safe once more.

This passionate and dramatic tale is based on the reworking of Giselle by Marius Petipa with choreographic additions by Artistic Director and Creative Wales Award winner Darius James.

With outstanding classical dancers and expansive choreography this production is the most thrilling and entertaining dance event of the year.

What the press say

“These young ballet pioneers deserve wider support. Catch them if you can.”
THE DANCING TIMES

“This charming and gifted company.”
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

“This company should be praised for rooting ballet in Wales”
THE STAGE

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A £17.50 B £15 C £12.50
60+ £1 off. / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
Family ticket (4 people, max 2 adults)
A £62 B £52 C £42
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Blazin Fiddles

The Brewhouse — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The hottest contemporary fiddle players from the highlands and islands of Scotland.

They capture the excitement, passion and the sensitivity of Scottish music as they showcase solo regional styles of each fiddler as well as all hands jumping in for a wonderful explosion of music. Fiddles and bows blaze away with guitar and piano for one of the most exciting and memorable fiddle ensembles ever to take to the stage.

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Full £15 60+ £15 Conc. £12.50

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Twelfth Night

The Brewhouse — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Love is in the air in Illyria, turning the land into one of make-believe and illusion. Countess Olivia’s moral household clashes head on with Sir Toby Belch’s drunken debauchery. Duke Orsino relentlessly pursues Olivia, but she needs a lot of convincing. Meanwhile, Olivia’s steward Malvolio becomes the butt of the joke when he falls for a prank that results in him wearing a pair of comical yellow stockings, mistakenly believing that Olivia is in love with him.

In this fast paced show, the open stage filled with musical instruments, sound desks, microphones and random mess is an unlikely setting for Twelfth Night but as the multi-talented cast create their own music to accompany their performances, the scenes are set with immaculate clarity and ambience.

The audience are involved right from the start. There’s heckling throughout the play and audience participation during the scenes of drunken debauchery. As some have the chance to hurl things at the actors, others are chosen to join the mayhem on stage. Those remaining in their seats are left with tears of laughter streaming down their faces, spontaneously applauding as possibly the funniest and most clever scenes from a Shakespeare play unfold before us. This is a fast paced show and even those keen for a straighter, more traditional performance will be enchanted as everyone becomes part of the fun.

What the press say

“This is one of the best Twelfth Nights I’ve ever seen.”
WHATSONSTAGE.COM

“Puts the fun back into Twelfth Night and allows us to become participants in a feast of misrule.”
THE GUARDIAN

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A £15 B £12.50 C £10
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 OFF / Schools £7.50
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Start time: 7.45pm, Thurs mat 2pm
Running time: 1hr 30 mins (no interval)

Forever In Blue Jeans

The Brewhouse — Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

One of the greatest parties in town with a cast of terrific singers, dancers and musicians. This terrific new production celebrating half a century of music, starts in the 50s with rock ‘n’ roll favourites from Jerry Lee Lewis and Brenda Lee to The Beatles and The Monkeys. There’s the Magic Of Motown, The Carpenters, Showaddywaddy and ABBA, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and Burt Bacharach. The show ends with everyone invited to the party for the grand finale.

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Will Self

The Brewhouse — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Journalist, writer and broadcaster Will Self is one of the most respected British contemporary authors. He is best known for his fantastic novels set in seemingly parallel universes, which include Great Apes, Cock And Bull, How The Dead Live, Dorian and The Book Of Dave. Will Self will be signing copies of his latest novel.

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A £15 B £12.50 C £10
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off
Running time: 2 hrs
Start time: 7.45pm

Boot Led Zeppelin

The Brewhouse — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The definitive tribute to one of the world’s most legendary rock bands. Capturing the magic and excitement of Zeppelin’s concerts from the seventy's, the band faithfully perform their classic songs with the aid of carefully designed costumes and authentic stage props. Boot-Led-Zeppelin really do deliver the ultimate Zeppelin experience.

They've got the look, the sound, and they even reproduce the unique ambience of the stalwart seventy's rockers. The band's sheer enjoyment of the music fuels this powerful performance, to make this authentic Zeplin show an unmissable treat for all seventy's rock fans.

What the press say

"Go on Boot Led! The nearest thing I have heard to the Lords of Rock. They got me so close to my true fantasy of hearing Led Zep live. You seriously won't get any closer than this!"
FEARNE COTTON, BBC RADIO 1

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

The Big Chris Barber Band

The Brewhouse — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Barber leads his eleven piece band, with its seven strong front line, playing a wide selection of his favourite music: Bourbon Street Parade in New Orleans style and the early music of Duke Ellington, Sidney Bechet and Bob Crosby. There’s blues and soul from Sonny Terry, Brownie McGhee, Joe Zawinuls, Miles Davis and many more. The Big Chris Barber Band combine all these ingredients into an evening of exciting and often moving jazz and blues music, great entertainment for all.

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A £22.50 B £20 C £17.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Julian Clary Lord Of The Mince

The Brewhouse — Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

This show is sold out.

Julian Clary continues his tour at The Octagon Theatre Yeovil on Sat 16 Oct. Click here to go to their website or call their Box Office on 01935 422884

Having already thrilled audiences at over a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has graciously agreed to extend his Lord Of The Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn.

Julian says “I can’t stop now – I’m 50. The shame of it! This will be an intimate evening – a celebration, no less, of my twenty-five years in the camp spotlight: how I got there and why I refuse to leave. Come and see me before they put me in a home for tired old knackers.”

What the press say

"Effortlessly amusing... Clary's genius is to find sexual suggestion where the rest of us wouldn't think of looking"
THE GUARDIAN

"Lots of camp smut and double entendres... Side splittingly hilarious"
DAILY MIRROR ****

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£20
Age 16+
Running time: t.b.c
Start time: 8pm

Tiny Volcanoes

The Brewhouse — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Strap yourselves in for a full throttle rollercoaster ride through the dilapidated attractions of broken Britain, exposing the millions of tiny volcanoes bubbling up through our green and pleasant land…

The Great British Bulldog has been usurped by snarling hybrids. The bowler hat has morphed into the hoodie. The culture of polite society is now a culture of blame and hatred as our land of hope and glory is torn into extremes.

Two actors play a host of characters in a fast-paced, hilarious and excoriating inquisition into noble old Blighty that fuses theatre, comedy, dance and tub-thumping tunes.

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A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
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Running time: 55 mins (no interval)
Start time: 7.45pm

The Celts Are Coming

The Brewhouse — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

From a time and place where the veil is thin between this world and the otherworld… from the shores of a silvery sea, the heart of the wildwood, the glimmer of autumn twilight, the bravery of battle…Michael Loader and Anthony Nanson return to enchant us with stories from Celtic mythology.

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

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Cwmbach Male Choir

The Brewhouse — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

An ensemble at the peak of its form, the internationally acclaimed Cwmbach Male Choir showcases its beautiful sound, thrilling technique and exhilarating close harmony talents. Formed in 1921, and hailing from the Welsh valleys, it has performed to great acclaim at the most prestigious venues in the UK, has toured extensively worldwide and appeared with world renowned artists and orchestras.

With a diverse musical repertoire, this is a superbly crafted and fabulously entertaining recital that will send chills up the spine.

What the press say

"This choir has the best second bass section I have heard in years. The choir has a wide dynamic range and sings with a full throated choralism and frequently the effect was quite thrilling. Their soft singing was also particularly lovely. Prestigious singing indeed."
BELFAST TELEGRAPH

"After hearing just the opening bars by the Cwmbach Choir it was immediately obvious that this was going to be a World class performance. The final part of the concert was an emotional one for me although I found out later that I was not alone. Aside from the highly charged emotions and thrilling experience I particularly noticed the roundness of the sound and evenness which all choirs try to achieve. This together with singing from the heart, made for pure magic."
GABRIOLA RADIO, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2 hrs
Start time: 7.45pm

Live N Up at Brew Crew November

The Brewhouse — Sat, 27 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Your chance to see some of the best young up-and-coming bands in the South West performing live.

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The Lion The Witch And The Wardrobe

The Brewhouse — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

By C.S. Lewis
Adapted by Theresa Heskins

Four children step through a mysterious wardrobe and find themselves in Narnia, a mysterious, fairytale land of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythical creatures roam. But the land lies under the power of the White Witch who has cast a terrible spell – it is forever winter, but never Christmas.

With Mr Tumnus, Mr and Mrs Beaver and a host of forest friends, Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter join the greatlion, Aslan, to battle the White Witch. Can they triumph? And can they bring happiness, and Christmas, to the land of Narnia once again?

Another exciting adventure from the company who brought you last year’s When Santa Fell To Earth. C.S. Lewis’ magical fantasy was voted the best children’s book of all time in a poll by literary charity The Book Trust. This dazzling production, filled with music, songs and special effects will enchant children and adults alike.

Combine your show with a festival family meal in our Cafe Bar. Reserve your table at the Box Office

What the press say

“By far the best I’ve ever seen”
THE GUARDIAN ****

“A delightful Christmas spectacular”
THE STAGE

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Blue: Preview: all seats £8 / Schools £6
Red : A £16.50 B £14.50 C £12.50
Gold A £17.50 B £15 C £12.50

Children: £5
Schools £7.50 (excludes red evening and gold performances)
Groups: 10+ get 11th ticket free
Freinds: 2 for 1 Fri 10 Dec 7pm

Early Bird Family Ticket Offer (book and pay by 29 October)
Band A seats 4 for £50 (red perfs) / 4 for £54 (gold perfs)
Band B seats 4 for £42 (red perfs) / 4 for £44 (gold perfs)

* Audio described and signed performances

Spare Oom

The Brewhouse — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Gallery will be transformed into a magical environment to complement and combine ideas from The Brewhouse’s Christmas show The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe.

There will be a variety of workshops, interactive activities and participatory projects for the public.

Jenny Eclair Old Dog New Tricks

The Brewhouse — Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Off she goes again, proving that there’s still life in the old dog and what’s more, she’s got some new tricks.

Having dug up some fresh new comedy bones, Jenny Eclair is back, wagging her arthritic tail and resisting the urge to sniff lamp-posts, proving yet again that she’s got what it takes to be an award winner (Crufts 1982). Jenny Eclair is a Grumpy Old Woman team captain, author and actress (Skins and The Bill).

She is also fifty years old and trying not to mind.

What the press say?

Sticking with pastiche, it's an enormous relief finally to hit on a comedy book with a telly tie-in which actually works..."
THE INDEPENDENT

"Anyone requiring an anecdote to all those testosterone should reach for Jenny Eclair"
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

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£15
Running time: 1hr 40 mins
Start time: 8pm

Mist Trees And Other Imaginariums

The Brewhouse — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Beneath the tree
Above the bow
Below the ground
Yet all around
The time is now,
Yesterday and
Tomorrow.
Come and join us and discover
the mysteries
Or be mystified by the discoveries

Full £7 60+ £7 Conc. £5
Running time: t.b.c

Start time: 7.30pm
(excl. Sun 19 December)

Carols By Candelight

The Brewhouse — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In front of an evocative candlelit setting dressed in lavish period costume, The Locrian Ensemble charismatically perform favourite carols, familiar Christmas tunes and seasonal surprises.

Jill Washington (Phantom Of The Opera), accompanied by shimmering strings and thrilling harp playing, joins the ensemble singing tunes from Handel’s Messiah to White Christmas, The Twelve Days Of Christmas and Walking In The Air. This is the ideal way to get into the true spirit of Christmas.

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Full £15 60+ £15 Conc. £12
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Johnny Cash Roadshow

The Brewhouse — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This is the number one Johnny Cash tribute, featuring Clive John as the Man In Black. Celebrate the music of one of America’s greatest songwriters and performers, as the band deliver their energetic and entertaining show for all to enjoy, whether you’re a Johnny Cash fan or not.

Numbers include: Stopping By Ring of Fire, Man in Black, Boy Named Sue, Hurt plus many, many more.

What the press say

"The band deliver a high energy performance which everyone seems to enjoy - irrespective of whether you're an ardent fan of the country legend or not.”
IRISH WORD

“Clive John gave a brilliant, authentic performance as The Man in Black and the audience demanded a return booking!”
ARTIX THEATRE

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£15
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular

The Brewhouse — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The purveyors of cool come to town with a sensational show featuring the greatest music of the twentieth century. It’s a show with success across the globe. Every song is an absolute classic including Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Mr Bojangles, Lady Is A Tramp and many more. Interspersed with lots of hanky panky, The Rat Pack’s timeless soiree remains the hottest party around.

What do the press have to say?

"A night of pure magic"
THISISNOTTINGHAM

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2hrs
Start time: 7.45pm

Punt And Dennis

The Brewhouse — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This show is sold out.

Punt and Dennis continue their tour at The Octagon Yeovil next season. Booking opens on Monday 8 November. Click here to go to their website or call the box office on 01935 422884

This brand new show sees Punt and Dennis return to the live arena after four years.

Watching them on stage is like listening to counterpoint harmony. Only a lot funnier. They are two completely different comics who complement each other in such a way as to make the whole greater than the sum of the parts – and the parts are pretty good. Steve Punt is the one who looks like someone has dressed Eric Idle up as Marcus Brigstocke. He is the one with the clipboard, the serious expression and the proper stuff to say. You know, satire and things like that.

Hugh Dennis is the one with grown-up hair, a jawline that makes David Coulthard look like a chinless wonder and easy access to his inner Leslie Phillips. He does ridiculous mimes, great impressions and generally spends his time undermining his little chum. It is very, very funny. And very, very clever. They sing The Wheels on the Bus and spend an inordinate amount of time as a velociraptor.

They have a go at politics, and explain the political ramifications of chickens crossing roads. They squeeze new material out of the Olympics, the BBC and plumbers.

Hugh Dennis’s popularity has catapulted since their last tour, following his role in the award-winning Outnumbered (BBC1) and his quick-witted quips as a regular panellist on Mock the Week (BBC2). He and Steve Punt also enjoy continued success in the award-winning and acclaimed BBC Radio 4 programme The Now Show.

What the press say

"The kings of satirical comedy"
THE GUARDIAN

"Their closing routine, involving a drunk man and a map (oh, and satire), was unbelievably funny. This is a real class act”
THE SCOTTSMAN 2007****

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Full £18.50 60+ £18.50 Conc. £16.50
Running time: 1hr 50 mins
Start time: 8pm

Showcase

The Brewhouse — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This exhibition showcases the winners of the third Somerset Young Artists’ competition at The Brewhouse. The prize winners fall into three age categories: 10 and under; 11 to 15 and 16 to 18.

This is a joint venture between The Brewhouse and the West Somerset Decorative and Fine Arts Society. Click here for information on how to enter the competition.

ABBA Forever In Concert

The Brewhouse — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

One of the UK’s leading international tribute shows. Using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and bass guitar, the unique ABBA sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail. The dynamic nonstop choreography, stunning visuals, and top class musical performance ensures you will be captivated from the opening refrain to the grand finale sing-along spectacular.

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Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Our Galaxy

The Brewhouse — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This large scale installation artwork draws on Ben Martin's interests in astronomy and music. Here he collaborates with musician Suzie Shrubb in association with
Chichester University.

The installation uses publicly available astronomical data (recordings of the radio signals received from pulsars) to present a 3D model of the Milky Way, creating a sound environment which the audience can move through freely. As you move through the work, the sound relationships between the elements constantly change.

There will be a series of participatory events, workshops and live musical accompaniments programmed alongside this exhibition.

Sleeping Beauty

The Brewhouse — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

This is one of the traditional all-time favourite pantomimes to cheer up the whole family and chase away those post-Christmas blues. Princess Rose pricks her finger on a spindle and falls asleep for 100 years. Will Prince Alexis find her and dispell the bad fairy’s curse with a kiss?

Produced and Directed by Brian Epps
Script by Alan Fayn

16 Jan 1.30pm & 5.30pm Full £14 60+ £11
17 – 22 Jan 7.30pm All tickets £14
20 & 22 Jan mat. 2.30pm Full £14 60+ £11

Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £45 are available for performances 17 - 20 Jan 7.30pm

Tickets go on sale from The Brewhouse on 5 October 2010 at 10am

Gyles Brandreth The One To One Show

The Brewhouse — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

They say all political careers end in tears. In Gyles Brandreth’s case it’s tears of laughter as the actor, author, One Show reporter, former MP and government whip turns stand-up.

This is Brandreth unleashed on the stars he’s known (one-to-one) and the wicked ways of Westminster (no expenses spared). Without hesitation or repetition (and just a touch of deviation), Gyles delivers a dazzling evening of wit, wordplay and hilarious name-dropping.

What the press say

"Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet."
DAILY MAIL

"Very funny."
SUNDAY TIMES

"A dead-pan comic to rival Jack Dee."
DAILY TELEGRAPH

"Brilliant. A serious talent for making people laugh."
DAILY MIRROR

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£16
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins
Start time: 8pm

Catching The Gypsys Tale

The Brewhouse — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

An old woman appeared unannounced, sat by the fire and told the children the stories of their people they never knew... Enjoy tales of humour and poignancy, fantasy and the supernatural from those whose home is everywhere and nowhere. Stories and stirring music by Wild Words storytellers Michael Loader, Rebecca Smart and musician Martin Solomon (sitar, fiddle and accordion).

Full £10 60+ £10 Conc. £8

Running time: t.b.c
Start time: 7.45pm

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Martin Simpson True Stories

The Brewhouse — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

True Stories is a combination of traditional songs and Simpson’s own original compositions, receivingwide critical acclaim when it was released in 2009. Ranging from solo guitar instrumentals to full band arrangements it features some of the finest musicians around.

Influenced by Northumbrian dance tunes, Anglo Scots ballads, blues songs, New Orleans jazz and R and B, the sounds are highly distinctive. Simpson’s own songs are beautifully written and at times most unusual in form.

What the press say

“Although it’s his guitar virtuosity that’s frequently lauded, it’s as an interpreter of song that Martin Simpson really scores. Simpson delivers narratives with colour and conviction. Fittingly be-gonged several times at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Martin Simpson is taking his place, not just as a hero for guitar-besotted acolytes but as one of the national treasures of English traditional music."
BBC RADIO 2

"Distinctive coiled-spring beauty and power. A revelation...Exquisitely at one with the All-English repertoire...A master "
MOJO

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Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £12
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Running time: 1 hr 40 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

The Masters Of The House

The Brewhouse — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Back by popular demand, The Masters Of The House have taken many of the best known (and a few of the not so well known) songs from the world of musical theatre and blended them together with a witty assortment of theatrical anecdotes, the end result being a truly entertaining evening for all.

Last year The Masters Of The House was a sell out hit, and this year it promises to be even more entertaining as there is lots of new material to make the evening even more spectacular.

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A £17.50 B £16 C £14.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Sounds Of The Glenn Miller Orchestra

The Brewhouse — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents an unmissable evening of music and song, the classic big band sound of the 1940s.

The lights soften, the mood settles. You wait for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo, you hear the murmured notes of Moonlight Serenade and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless.

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A £18.50 B £16 C £13.50
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins
Start time: 7.45pm

Live N Up At Brew Crew January

The Brewhouse — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Your chance to see some of the best young up-and-coming bands in the South West performing live

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Raphael Wallfisch Cello and John York Piano

The Brewhouse — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Raphael Wallfisch is one of the most celebrated cellists performing on the international stage. He was born in London into a family of distinguished musicians, he went on to study with many famous teachers including Gregor Piatigorsky. He has appeared as a soloist with London Symphony, London Philharmonic, Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, Hallé, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Berlin Symphony, Westdeutscher Rundfunk, Los Angeles Philharmonic and Indianapolis Symphony.

Schumann     Five Pieces in Folk Style
Beethoven     Sonata for Cello and Piano
                    No.2 in A Op.69
Brahms         Sonata for Cello & Piano No.2
                    in F

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Jeremy Hardy

The Brewhouse — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jeremy’s perhaps best remembered as a much younger man, but there is nothing he can do about that now. Still alive and able to speak unaided for lengthy periods, this show will not so much be a one-man show as an under-staffed cavalcade.

What the press say

"Hilarious, detailed, gently self-depreciating act from a stand-up comic in complete control"
THE INDEPENDENT

"One minute lewd, the next blimpish, the next acerbic, he is always one step wide of insult and one ahead of expectation"
THE FINANCIAL TIMES

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£15.50
Running time: 1 hr 40 mins
Start time: 8pm
Please note. Jeremy Hardy was advertised in our season brochure to be at The Brewhouse on 16 Nov 2010. However, the performance date has now changed to 15 Feb 2011.

Schubert Ensemble

The Brewhouse — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Over twenty years the Schubert Ensemble has built an enviable reputation as one of Britain’s leading ensembles, playing traditional classical repertoire as well as contemporary works. Regular international tours take them to the Far East and America in addition to their busy UK schedule.

Brahms Piano Quartet No.1 in G minor
Schubert Quintet in A major D.667 Trout

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Start time: 7.45pm