The Brewhouse Upcoming Events

Pip Utton Is Charles Dickens

The Brewhouse — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Dickens staggers, clutches his chest and falls dead. Seconds later he leaps up describing his final moments and re-living his happiest years: the last twelve. Publicly reading and performing his stories, and finding secret love with a young actress, Pip's powerful portrayal sees Dickens depicted not as the grave, serious man of myth but a man full of energy, passion and fire, a great way to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Charles Dickens birthday.

"A masterful performance, the name of the show says it all, Pip Utton IS Charles Dickens"
EDINBURGHGUIDE.COM

If you like this you'll also like Simon Callow Reads Charles Dickens

Running time: 1hr 20mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Can You Dig It?

The Brewhouse — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What’s the point of slugs? What’s in your compost? Why is Alan Titchmarsh so attractive? Get answers in this delightful vegetable cultivation-based show starring two of the UK’s finest musical comedians (and real-life allotmenteers) Jo Stephenson and Dan Woods. When they’re not chitting potatoes, double digging or hiding in their sheds, accordion-wielding Dan and ukulele-toting Jo are familiar faces on London’s comedy and cabaret scene.

Running time: 1 hr 40 mins

Full £12
Allotment owners £10 (ticket collection only – please bring proof of ownership)

The Sexes

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

After years of playing lovers on stage, Lars and Jaquée’s off-stage marriage is tested when they find they are both vying for the same, gender-unspecified film role. A provocative piece of new writing, The Sexes studies a man and a woman's manipulation of their audiences and each other.

Age: 15+
Running time: 50 mins (no interval)

Full £7 60+ £7 Conc. £6

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Luna (U.K Premiere)

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pretty Good Girl Dance Theatre use their unique blend of storytelling, dance, film and physical theatre to unfold a brave story that brings beauty, intensity and an overwhelming sense of love to audiences across the UK.

Offering an insight into the life of a transsexual teen; Luna takes the audience on a delicate theatrical and dance evoked journey with Liam/Luna and his sister Regan as they come to understand Liam’s true identity.

Based on the book by Julie Anne Peters, Luna is a National Book Award Finalist, a Lambda literary award finalist and a Stonewall Honor book.

“A thoughtful novel about a brilliant, determined, transgendered teenager – Liam/Luna is an affecting character.”
THE NEW YORK TIMES

“Honest, heart-breaking, amazing. Luna makes us ask ourselves,’ what does it take to live an authentic life?”
JENNIFER FINNEY BOYLAN, AUTHOR, ON LUNA BY JULIE ANNE PETERS

Age: 14+
Running time: 50 mins (no interval)

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Comedy With Bethany Black

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Managing to balance being “dark-tinged but magical” (The Guardian) with being warm and chatty she has built a cult following for her brand of confessional comedy. She has worked alongside some of the greats of the industry and written jokes for acts as diverse as Brendon Burns and Jimmy Cricket. Having started performing in 2005 she was initially branded “unremarkable” by a clueless imbecile reviewing her first gig, a few short years later she she’s now being told “Bethany Black should prepare for world domination” Bruce Dessau, The British Comedy Awards.

Age: 18+
Running time: 1 hr

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Outset Festival

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to our second Outset Festival, another fantastic weekend celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender performance and community arts.

Following the success of last year ’s festival, Outset is back bolder, bigger and better. We are sure there is something to inspire everyone at Outset 2012.

Why not take advantage of the special festival ticket and multi buy offers to ensure you don’t miss anything.

For more information on Outset visit www.outsetfestival.co.uk

Friday

Cocktail Hour With Shona Shuffles
The Sexes
Luna (UK Premiere)
Comedy With Bethany Black
Late Lounge With Shona Shuffles

Saturday

LGBT Community Event
Stalls
Workshops
Open Mic
The Big Gay Debate

Miss Hope Springs
O'Hooley & Tidow
Late Lounge

Sunday

Jazz Brunch With Barrett & Drummond
Romeo & Juliet
Desert Hearts

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Cocktail Hour With Shona Shuffles

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Celebrate the opening of Outset 2012 with a cocktail. DJ Shona Shuffles will be on hand to get you in the mood for a whole weekend full of entertainment. Come and get into the festival feeling as drag artist Shona Shuffles combines live songs with outrageous comedy patter.

Running time: 1 hr

FREE

Late Lounge With Shona Shuffles

The Brewhouse — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Finish off the evening with a drink in our Café Bar and enjoy a night of live entertainment. Featuring Shona Shuffles’ disco tunes, this is a great way to enjoy the last session of the day.

FREE

Miss Hope Springs

The Brewhouse — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Unique cabaret artist Ty Jeffries, winner of Brighton Fringe 2011 Best Cabaret, sings his acclaimed original songs as down-on-her-luck ex Vegas showgirl Miss Hope Springs. Expect sophisticated, witty and moving numbers sung live at the piano, plus some hysterical confessions from Hope’s life story describing her journey from The Ritz to the pits.

Age: 16+
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins

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O'Hooley & Tidow

The Brewhouse — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Belinda O’Hooley and Heidi Tidow are the dapper gentlewomen behind the groundbreaking album Silent June. Hailed as pioneers of innovative chamber-folk, their music defies easy description, crossing folk and classical boundaries with a hint of burlesque theatricality. Their new album The Fragile, released in February 2012, sees them touring the country with their blend of striking arrangements, sublime harmonies and cheeky northern banter.

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £15 60+ £15 Conc. £13

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LGBT Community Event

The Brewhouse — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Stalls

12.30pm – 4pm

Come and find out about community groups, LGBT organisations and other exciting community events happening here in the south west.

Workshops

1pm – 4pm

Workshops in singing, drama and dance (no experience necessary), just turn up.

Open Mic

4pm – 5pm

Another chance to share some of your own poetry and creative writing with a supportive and encouraging LGBT audience.

Email louise@prettygoodgirl.com to sign up for a slot. All levels of experience welcome.

The Big Gay Debate

5pm – 6pm

Have your say or simply listen to our live LGBT debate as key people from south west organisations and individuals discuss the subject of LGBT arts and their importance in society.

Late Lounge

The Brewhouse — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Featuring The Lady Loves Jazz, sit back and sip a long drink as The Brewhouse transforms itself into a piano bar as we listen to smokey jazz classics, before cranking up the disco.

FREE

Desert Hearts (18)

The Brewhouse — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Vivian travels to Nevada where she stays for six weeks waiting for her divorce to finalise. While there she meets Cay, a casino worker and Frances, a guest house owner. Although Cay and Frances are not in a relationship, Frances becomes horribly jealous when she realises that Vivian and Cay want to take things to another level.

Directed by Donna Deitch

Age: 18
Running time: 1 hr 36 mins

£4

Romeo & Juliet

The Brewhouse — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Lesbian theatre group Tallulah Theatre round the festival off in style with a preview performance of the first act of the incredible all female version of the Shakespeare classic Romeo & Juliet.

Tallulah return to The Brewhouse following their debut at the festival last year. Promising to bring something even more moving; this mix of community members and professional performers really do prove that when it comes to Shakespeare’s classics it is all girls, all good.

The performance of Romeo & Juliet will be preceded by two pieces of youth theatre, Lets Go Outside by Somerset County Youth Dance and Faces, written and directed by Giverny O’Brine and performed by Bath Spa Drama Students.

Running time: 1 hr 15 mins

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Jazz Brunch With Barrett & Drummond

The Brewhouse — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Helen Barrett and Greg Drummond present a soulful mix of original and covered songs. Accompanied by acoustic guitar Helen will sing some of the best loved songs by the likes of K.D. Lang, Eva Cassidy, Billie Holiday, Fiona Apple and Melody Gardot to name just a few.

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The Hare & The Tortoise

The Brewhouse — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

It’s the race of the decade. Slow, steady tortoise versus speedy, greedy hare. They’re fit, they’re keen, they’re completely mismatched. Surely it’s all over before it’s begun?

Following their sell out performances of The Enormous Turnip, The Little Red Hen and The Three Little Pigs, the hare-brained Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company return with an up-to-date , Olympic-sized re-write of this world famous fable.

Commissioned by Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts, and The Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre

Read The Hare & The Tortoise Education pack

Running time: 55 mins (no interval)

Adults A £10 B £8.50 C £7.50
Children A £8 B £6.50 C £5
Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults)
A £32 B £26

Simon Callow Reads Charles Dickens

The Brewhouse — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Simon Callow reads excerpts from his exciting new biography Charles Dickens And The Great Theatre Of The World.

“When you find a writer that you love it’s like finding a best friend. Dickens never ceases to delight me. There’s something in him which chimes with me: the energy; the scope; the generosity; the endless inventiveness of it. There is in Dickens the spirit of the medieval carnival that just deeply turns me on. That sense of the world as one big body and a celebration and embrace of all its grotesqueness, the ugliness, the smell, the sweat” says Simon Callow.

A special Valentines menu is available. Book your table at the Box Office.

Running time: 2 hrs

A £22.50 B £20 C £17.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off

Wildlife Photography Course

The Brewhouse — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Led by acclaimed local photographer, Ben Simmonds. This is a fantastic opportunity for camera enthusiasts to learn how to photograph wildlife in local areasof beauty. Participants will have the opportunity to have their photographs shown as part of our Past, Present And Future exhibition at the end of the course. You’ll need to bring your own SLR Camera – preferably with a 300mm+ lens spare batteries and CF Card, refreshments, walking boots and waterproofs. The group will be walking approximately two miles per day.

Every Sat 10am – 4.30pm
18 Feb – 10 Mar
£100 (4 sessions)
Studio, Cultivate Hub and on location

The Trial

The Brewhouse — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Following their 2011 production of Oh! What A Lovely War, Blackeyed theatre retur ns with a seminal piece of 20th century drama. Combining their trademark ensemble-style physical theatre with Berkoff's crackling script, The Trial is an exhilarating evening’s entertainment. Joseph K, an estranged and rootless citizen, is the victim of anonymous governing forces beyond his control. Deceived by authoritarian power, he is relentlessly hunted down for a crime that remains nameless. Finding himself arrested and awaiting trial, K sinks deeper and deeper as he tries to escape through twists and turns that are at once shocking, thrilling and funny.

“choreographed with the precision of a metronome, Blackeyed Theatre’s production of Steven Berkoff’s play engages and fascinates. Ella Vale directs a close-knit ensemble with intelligence and clarity...In a masterclass of ensemble work, five actors create a multitude of credible sound effects, while beautifully executed mime signposts events as a bizarre and surreal story careers onwards. Working tightly together, actors rise to the challenge of this hugely physical piece with admirable energy, finding situations of high comedy juxtaposed against bleaker and blacker moments”
THE STAGE (Read the full review)

“A physically brilliant piece of theatre…intense and captivating, with the four chorus actors switching effortlessly between a range of different characters”
NORTH DEVON GAZETTE (Read the full review)

“A visual and aural feast”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENTS NORTH DEVON (Read the full review)

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Age: 14+
Running time: 2 hrs

A £15 B £12.50 C £10
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
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Aquinas Piano Trio

The Brewhouse — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With all players established in chamber music repertoire, The Aquinas Piano Trio was launched in 2009. Between them, they have an outstanding array of awards and achievements and have performed at the Wigmore Hall, the Royal Albert Hall, the South Bank Centre, the Barbican and the Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. They are all major prizewinners, have performed with the country's leading orchestras and have played chamber music throughout the UK and across the world.

Mozart           Piano Trio in B flat K. 502
Beethoven     Piano Trio Op. 97 ‘Archduke'
Saint-Saëns   Piano Trio No. 1 in F Op. 18

Ruth Rogers Violin
Katherine Henkinson Cello
Martin Coisin Piano

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A £18.50 B £16 C £13.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £5 off / Schools £7.50

Other concerts in the series include:
Yuka Ishizsuka, Violin & Nadav Hertzka, Piano
Emma Johnson, Clarinet

The Secret Garden

The Brewhouse — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Transplanted from India to a grey house on the Yorkshire moors, spoilt orphan, Mary Lennox, encounters locked doors, a curious robin and strange cries ringing down the corridor.

Angel Exit unearth the dark heart of this classic tale and retell it in their trademark style, blending ensemble storytelling, striking physicality, beautiful puppets and original music.

Read the full Education Pack here

Age: 6+
Running time: 2 hrs

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Magic - A Kind Of Electric Light Orchestra

The Brewhouse — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Best known for their tribute to Queen, Magic perform their new show playing all the hits of the Electric Light Orchestra (ELO).

Magic’s outstanding vocal and musical talents are augmented with the addition of Dave Chapman, a sensational keyboard player, who reproduces the complex orchestral sounds that are part of the ELO legend, making this concert a must for all lovers of great music and harmony.

Running time: 2 hrs 15 mins

A £18 B £16.50 C £15

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Mapping The Future: Where Are You Now?

The Brewhouse — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

“Maps define the future of how we see the world because they give us information that we then react to”
PROFESSOR JERRY BROTTON

Maps are as much to do with philosophy as geography. They are not two-dimensional pictures of the world but windows on to a subtle and complex world-view. Maps can be highly selective and show geographical, psychological, social and economic places. Places are not static.

In response to these concepts, and following a successful Textiles Forum South West (TFSW) conference held at Somerset College in 2011, this exhibition includes work inspired by such varying themes as personal journeys, the landscape and history, through to ambitious networking of the sounds of making. The artists utilise a whole range of experimental techniques to convey their ideas including delicate hand stitch, felt making, quilting, collage, knitting, sculpture as well as digital media.

This exhibition builds on the TFSW’s previous collaborations with Viewpoint, Plymouth College of Art & Design and Walford Mill in Dorset, to showcase the talents of the TFSW membership through more than thirty artists that are participating.

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Magic - A Kind Of Queen

The Brewhouse — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Magic are no strangers to the big stage. They headlined a concert in Gorky Park, Moscow (by request of the Russian government) and have played venues in Hong Kong, America, the Middle East and throughout Europe. Closer to home they’ve performed their Magic – A Kind Of Queen show, twice, at the world famous London Palladium and in countless other theatres and concert halls throughout Britain. All in all, a background that’s given them experience to deliver a world class show to remember.

Running time: 2 hrs 15 mins

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Free Fringe Fridays - February

The Brewhouse — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Free Fringe Fridays offer you an opportunity to take a break from conventional theatre and see something fresh, new and exciting. From revamped known titles to works in progress, this is an opportunity to experiment and take a risk. Enjoy a free evening’s entertainment of quality work from the next generation of arts practitioners from Wessex Academy Of Performing Arts.

Fri 24 Feb & Fri 27 Apr
FREE

Steve Knightley

The Brewhouse — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With Special Guests Phillip Henry And Hannah Martin

Steve Knightley is renowned for his strong, trademark narrative songs which reflect the escapades, hopes and fears not only of people in his native west country but beyond. He pulls no punches when writing highly literate songs about bigger, global issues.

The Exeter-based singer-songwriter writes the majority of material for Show of Hands, which also features multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer, and together they won the Best Duo in the 2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Steve continues his success as a solo ar tist with his annual tour and has released four solo albums the latest Live In Somerset was recorded in early 2011.

Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Full £18 60+ £18 Conc. £16

LOL (Lots Of Love)

The Brewhouse — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Known for mining witty and profound dance theatre from everyday life, Luca Silvestrini’s award-winning Protein has struck dance gold with LOL (Lots Of Love). In an age of electronic communication this timely, critically acclaimed production puts its six dancers on a quest for romance. Against a video wall of dozens of screen-gazing individuals, Protein’s cyber souls stylishly nail the language of life online. Talking and dancing at speed, they tackle the baffling etiquette of electronic discourse, make hilarious straight-to-the audience confessions, and dance the physical equivalent of poking and tweeting.

Read the LOL (Lots Of Love) Education Pack

Awards:
Best Independent Company - Protein (Critics' Circle National Dance Awards 2011)

Nominated for:
Best Modern Choreography - Luca for LOL (lots of love)
Outstanding Female Performance (Modern) - Sally Marie

“Human connection on virtual speed, exhilarating and funny …. his best creation to date”
JUDITH MACKRELL, THE GUARDIAN ****

Age: 12+
Running time: 1 hr 10 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Educating Rita

The Brewhouse — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

We regret to inform you that Educating Rita has been cancelled.

In its place we welcome Talking Heads.

Poetry Reading March

The Brewhouse — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Fire River Poets present an evening of poetry with a distinguished guest poet reading from their own published and new work. There will also be an open mic for which slots must be booked in advance through enquiry@fireriverpoets.org.uk or 01823 252486.

Running time: 2 hrs

£5

Talking Heads

The Brewhouse — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

"…these narrators are artless. They don’t quite know what they are saying and are telling a story to the meaning of which they are not entirely privy."
ALAN BENNETT

The lives of three women are split open as through their monologue their joys and foibles as human beings are unwittingly revealed. This probing bittersweet comedy satirizes the frailties of the human psyche. It elaborates on the experiences of connection and isolation both to ourselves and to each other. The women tell their stories from the only place they can, the subjective self. We enjoy an intensely personal and private tour of their lives, sensitivity navigating the recognizable ridiculousness found in the mundane and the familiar.

"It’s hardly a revelation to say that Alan Bennett has proven himself a master of the modern dramatic monologue….One of the finest dramatic achievements of the past few decades."
SCOTSMAN

The Uncommon Players production of Talking Heads will include three of Alan's monologues:
Soldiering On
Bed Amongst The lentils
Cream Cracker Under the Settee

For more details please visit: http://www.uncommonplayers.org.uk/index.php/shows/

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A £14 B £12 C £10
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
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Shappi Khorsandi

The Brewhouse — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, and Have I Got
News For You, Shappi Khorsandi is back with a brand new show. A show about a brother and sister who were best friends but who also beat each other up.

Shappi Khorsandi is one of the hottest comedy prospects in the country. She’s feisty, flirty and effortlessly funny she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously dizzy delivery and endless charm. Shappi
Khorsandi is also the best selling author of A Beginners Guide To Acting English by Bloomsbury out now in paperback.

Age: 14+
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £14.50
Ticket price includes a 50p donation to The Brewhouse

Acker Bilk & His Paramount Jazz Band

The Brewhouse — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Acker Bilk’s career is one of British music’s success stories. Acker Bilk and his Paramount Jazz Band first gained worldwide fame with the hit single Stranger On The Shore in 1962. It stayed in the charts for 55 weeks and was the first number 1 hit in the UK and USA simultaneously.

Acker has received an MBE for his services to the music industry and was recognised at the BBC Jazz Awards for his unique contribution to jazz in the UK. Recent projects include concert and album collaborations with Chris Barber, Van Morrison and the late Humphrey Lyttelton.

Running time: 2 hrs

A £19.50 B £17 C £15.50

Monthly Artists' Dialogue Session March 2012

The Brewhouse — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the Reveal strategy, these sessions aim to provide a platform for artists who would like to meet other artists, spark ideas and critically discuss work. It is open to all and is an artist-led facility, so the content of these sessions will be shaped by the participants needs. An engaging space plus free tea and coffee is provided.

FREE

The Skin I Live In - Cert 15

The Brewhouse — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Pedro Almodóvar’s latest film about a ruthless plastic surgeon, combining elements of science, fiction and horror. This is the first collaboration in 21 years between Almodóvar and his former
regular cast member Banderas.

(15, Spain, 2011)

Running time: 2 hrs

£4

If you like this you'll also like Italian For Beginners and Day For Night.

2401 Objects

The Brewhouse — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In 2009 patient Henry Molaison’s brain is dissected live on the internet to a global audience of 400,000 people, cut into carefully preserved slices; manuscripts of tissue like the pages of a book. Inspired by the world’s most important neuroscientific case-study, 2401 Objects tells the remarkable story of a man who could no longer remember, but who has proven impossible to forget.

Analogue return to The Brewhouse following last year’s Beachy Head and Lecture Notes On A Death Scene with their latest Fringe-First winning production.

Age: 14+
Running time: 1 hr

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Wilde Hans ...!

The Brewhouse — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

What stories would unfold if Oscar Wilde had met Hans Christian Andersen? They lived in the same times, both travelled throughout Europe, so perhaps they did?

Sparkling, spirited and soulful traditional stories of ugly ducklings and selfish giants with a contemporar y twist, from two leviathans of home-made stories.

A welcome reappearance to the Studio from storytellers and musicians Michael Loader and Jem Dick.

Age: 14+
Running time: 1 hr 20 mins (no interval)

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

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Sheila Dibnah In Life With Steeplejack Fred

The Brewhouse — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

In celebration of the society’s 40th anniversary, this is the story of Fred Dibnah seen through the eyes of his widow, Sheila. What is it like to live with a much loved celebrity and TV presenter who has a mineshaft in his backyard? There are things only a wife can know. You will love this respectful, funny, upbeat and informative presentation of life with a true great british eccentric.

Profits to be shared between Fred Dibnah Heritage Centre (Reg. Charity No. 1141313) and Westonzoyland Engine Trust (Reg. Charity No. 279765).

Age: 14+
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A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off

The Boy With Tape On His Face

The Brewhouse — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As seen on ITV’s Comedy Rocks with Jason Mansford, this is the silent show that is creating a lot of talk.

Mime with noise, stand-up with no talking, drama with no acting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream and ultimately you’ll end
up like The Boy, lost for words.

“The Boy With Tape on His Face is utterly spectacular! Endlessly inventive, hysterically funny. Sublime physical lunacy, fight for a ticket.”
TIM ARTHUR, TIME OUT

Age: 16+
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins

Full £12

Emma Johnson

The Brewhouse — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Emma Johnson is one of the few clarinettists to have established an international career as a soloist and has performed across the world. She has achieved particular popularity in Britain and her two recent discs, Voyage and The Mozart Album spent many weeks at the top of the Classical charts. She is joined by the Cavaleri Quartet, formerly the Harpham, which became Park Lane Group young artists in 2008 and finalists from the 2010/11 Royal Overseas League Competition.

Emma Johnson won the 1984 Young Musician Of The Year Award, a rare feat for a clarinettist.

Haydn Quartet Op. 76 No. 4 ‘Sunrise'
Mozart Clarinet Quintet in A K. 581
Brahms Clarinet Quintet Op. 115

Running time: t.b.c

A £20 B £17.50 C £15
60+ £1 off / Conc. £5 off / Schools £7.50

Other concerts in the series include:
Yuka Ishizsuka, Violin, & Nadav Hertzka, Piano
Aquinas Piano Trio

Worlds Unknown - March

The Brewhouse — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

An evening of adventures in sound and light bringing together local musicians, sound makers and artists to collaborate and experiment. The evening will include newly created instruments by Michael Fairfax and projections by Richard Tomlinson. A mixture of hi and lo technology, organic instruments, solo and group improvisations and much more. The new sounds of Somerset.

Curated by Tim Hill

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

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This season's Studio shows:

Wilde Hans...!
Blue Remembered Hills
Rama & Sita Playshop & Performance
The Web Of Life
How To Climb Mount Everest
Studio Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Studio Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice
Glory
Ian Keable - Funny Tricks
Worlds Unknown, March: Charms And Machines For Summoning Spirits
Worlds Unknown, April: Edgelands
Worlds Unknown, May: The Noise Eating Monsters

Little Belter

The Brewhouse — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This brand new show created by Kylie Minogue’s long-serving Musical Director, Steve Anderson, sees up-and-coming, critically acclaimed artist Elouise take on some of the biggest, most difficult show-stopping melodies ever written.

The petite northerner, along with her band, backing singers and dancers, takes us on an unforgettable musical journey in this candid, fun and heart-warming show, performing unique versions of classic and epic torch ballads by the likes of Barbra Streisand, Judy Garland and Dusty Springfield.

Running time: 2 hrs

A £18 B £16.50 C £15

Blue Remembered Hills

The Brewhouse — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Trees to climb, squirrels to chase, a whole forest to explore…

The Forest of Dean, 1943. A group of silly seven year-old children spend a summer’s afternoon playing in the woods and fields of Gloucestershire. But it’s not all fun and games when around every corner could be an escaped prisoner of war, a German parachutist, or an angry farmer.

Apollo Theatre Company presents a brand new production of Dennis Potter’s childhood tale, which continues to be one of his most enduringly popular works, both on stage and screen.

By Dennis Potter

Age: 8+
Running time: 1 hr (no interval)

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

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Croabh Rua

The Brewhouse — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Firm favourites on the UK and European festival and roots circuit, this exciting acoustic four-piece take a refreshing unpretentious and uncommonly skilled run at some of the greatest music in the world.

Belfast’s Craobh Rua (pronounced Crave Ru-ah) play Irish traditional music from the heart. A rich sound, acoustically driven, this is traditional Celtic fare at its finest, mixing rousing jigs, reels and polkas with tender ballads and airs. Croabh Rua are sure to make this year’s St Patrick’s Day unforgettable.

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £17.50 60+ £17.50 Conc. £15

Outside In Induction Day

The Brewhouse — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

This induction day is an opportunity to find out more about the ground breaking project Outside In, based at the Pallant House Gallery, West Sussex. Its purpose is to showcase and give opportunities to artists who would otherwise be excluded from the cultural life of their community. Outside In aims to provide a platform for artists who find it difficult to access the art world either because of mental health issues, disabilities, health, social circumstances or because their work does not conform to what is normally considered as art. Come along for a chance to meet the Outside In team and some of the artists engaged with the project. We will tell you how you can get involved, how to create your online galleries and all about the exhibitions in 2012 – 2013.

For more information visit www.outsidein.org.uk.

Tues 20 Mar 1.30pm – 4.30pm
FREE

The Searchers

The Brewhouse — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

With total record sales well in excess of 40 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They continue touring the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career now remarkably spanning five decades. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many of their original album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites.

Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Full £18.50 60+ £17.50 Conc. £16.50

A Beacon Of Sound & Light

The Brewhouse — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us as we send a beacon of sound and light down the Taunton to Bridgwater canal. We will collect sounds, songs and stories about the canal and Somerset Waterways, light up bridges and buildings and put bands and choirs on boats.

Contact timhill@thrivesomerset.org if you are interested in being involved.

Part of the Light Waves and the Celebrating Somerset project in collaboration with Somerset Waterways Development Trust.

FREE

James Taylor Quartet

The Brewhouse — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

James Taylor, one of the great British instrumentalists of his generation has taken his trademark howling Hammond sound to the masses for over 25 years. 2011 sees the band tip into its 26th year, still famed for its upbeat, energetic live shows with no signs of slowing down. The band’s relentlessly enter taining tunes take inspiration from the rare-groove style funk, and boogaloo funk of the 60s and 70s and, the band is, without a doubt, one of the most important jazz-pop crossover outfits in British live musical history today.

Running time: t.b.c.

Full £16 60+ £15 Conc. £14

The Brewhouse 35th Birthday Celebrations

The Brewhouse — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Happy Birthday to us

We have spent 35 years being your passport to the best in arts and entertainment and we have used our birthday week to illustrate that, with some of the best shows around. Come and join us for a celebration of Taunton’s cultural heritage, see a show, have a backstage tour, hear about our exciting plans for the future and join us for our sparkling birthday party.

Our Birthday Celebrations include:

James Taylor Quartet
Fireman Sam
Open House
Classic Cut
Krapp's Last Tape
Andrew Motion - Silver
Show of Hands
The Brewhouse 35th Birthday Gala

Fireman Sam

The Brewhouse — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join Fireman Sam, and all his friends, as Pontypandy hosts its first ever music festival. Station Officer Steel’s booked a surprise guest star to perform at the festival, it’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but Naughty Norman is determined to find out who the secret superstar guest will be at any cost. This day promises to be one of Fireman Sam’s busiest yet as he’s called on to save a festival that promises to rock Pontypandy.

Age: 3 – 7
Running time: 1hr 45 mins

Adults £13 Children £10
Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £44

Open House

The Brewhouse — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Join us during our 35th Birthday celebrations and have a free guided tour around The Brewhouse giving you access to backstage areas, dressing rooms, the stage and more.

Our restaurant will be open for Sunday lunch accompanied by live music.

Tours will run every half an hour from 11am to 2.30pm. Advance booking is recommended.

11am – 3pm

FREE

Classic Cut

The Brewhouse — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

Classic Cut presents Configurations, a work celebrated and enthusiastically reviewed for its use of speed and stunning detail. In revisiting this 1989 collaboration with iconic composer Michael Nyman, Jeyasingh provides us with a unique glimpse into a pioneering work from the very beginning of her company’s life and an insight into an inspirational collaboration between choreographer and composer.

Alongside this Jeyasingh will present an atmospheric new work (as yet untitled) that will draw on the dramatic and colourful theatrical genre of classic Indian dance. It will feature newly commissioned music from young Indian composer and sound artist Niraj Chag whose credits include Rafta Rafta for the National Theatre and the BAFTA-nominated Simon Schama’s Power Of Art series for BBC2.

A co-production with ROH2 and co-commissioned by The Royal Opera House and The Point Eastleigh.

Read the full Classic Cut education pack here

Running time: 1 hr 20 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £5 off / Schools £7.50

Krapp's Last Tape

The Brewhouse — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

By Samuel Beckett

A reprisal of last years acclaimed production, Krapp’s Last Tape returns to The Brewhouse to celebrate our 35th Birthday.

By turns tragically funny and hilariously sad, one man reviews his sixty-nine years with the aid of tape recordings made every year on his bir thday. 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, star of the longest running comedy series in the world Last Of The Summer Wine, returns to his theatrical roots for this challenging role.

“Here is a gem of a performance. Grab a front row seat if you can... a privilege to experience.”
SOMERSET COUNTY GAZETTE

Age: 14+
Running time: 1 hr (no interval)

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

35th Birthday Exhibition

The Brewhouse — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

To celebrate The Brewhouse’s 35th Birthday the building will feature images and words from the past, present and future. Alongside archived and recent material The Brewhouse will present its future plans for development.

Get Involved: we would like our local community to contribute to this celebratory show by sending us your memories in the form of pictures, words and video. Please send them to Tim Martin at The Brewhouse address or email tim.martin@thebrewhouse.net

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Andrew Motion - Silver

The Brewhouse — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate (1999-2009), introduces Silver, his eagerly awaited sequel to Treasure Island, featuring a cast of noble seamen, murderous pirates and tales of love, valour and terrible cruelty.

He also reads from his latest book of poems, The Cinder Path (Faber), which was shortlisted for the Ted Hughes Award for New Work in Poetry; from Laurels And Donkeys, a profoundly moving sequence of poems about conflicts from 1914 to the war in Afghanistan; and from his acclaimed autobiography In The Blood – A Memoir Of My Childhood.

Andrew will answer questions about his writing and the role of Poet Laureate.

The event will be followed by a book signing.

Running time: 1 hr 35 mins

Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £11

Show Of Hands

The Brewhouse — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

After a busy year of appearances at UK festivals and major venues. Show of Hands (2010 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards double winners) come to The Brewhouse showing just why they have been showered with accolades. Singer-songwriter Steve Knightley and multi-instrumentalist Phil Beer won both the Best Duo title and Best Original Song at the Awards, the latter for the topical title track of their acclaimed new studio album Arrogance Ignorance And Greed, a track about bankers and bonuses, MPs and expenses which saw them featured on BBC1’s Breakfast. Accompanied by striking double bass player and vocalist Miranda Sykes, England’s finest acoustic roots act will be delving into their rich back catalogue of original material.

Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Full £20

The Brewhouse 35th Birthday Gala

The Brewhouse — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 00:00:00 BST

Join us for our wonderful 35th birthday party, a night of celebration with a variety of arts and entertainment to illustrate the success of The Brewhouse over the years. Looking back to the beginning when 450 intrepid volunteers came together to create a venue in Somerset’s County Town – the Big Society of the 1970s. We shall celebrate the careers of our patrons Ned Sherrin and Stephen Daldry, both local boys with an international reach.

We will also be looking to the future and creating more patrons to help us deliver the exciting vision for The Brewhouse to become bigger and better as part of Taunton’s Cultural Quarter alongside the enhanced Cricket Club and Castle Museum.

Expect special guests, surprise announcements, prizes and presentations.

Running time: t.b.c.

Full £20 60+ £19 Conc. £18

The Gang Show

The Brewhouse — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Taunton Gang Show, now in its 23rd year at The Brewhouse, promises to be a real blast. Gang Show 2012 will be solid gold family entertainment at its very best. If you enjoy song, dance and comedy then this is the show for you. Full of colourful, vibrant, themed production scenes with plenty of foot tapping songs, performed with real passion and zest. Why not ride the crest of the wave with the Taunton Gang?

Professional filming of this show will take
place on both Saturday perfor mances.

Age: 3+
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Tues, Wed & Sat mat
Full £8.50 60+ £7.50 Conc. £7.50
Thurs & Fri
Full £9 60+ £8 Conc. £8
Sat eve
Full £11

Monthly Artists' Dialogue Session Apr 2012

The Brewhouse — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

FREE

Poetry Cafe April

The Brewhouse — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Join in an informal evening of poetry and discussion led by a guest poet. There will be a read round of poems brought along by audience members (one poem each) and feedback for those who would like to receive it. There will also be an open mic for which slots must be booked in advance through enquiry@fireriverpoets.org.uk or 01823 252486.

Running time: 2 hrs

£5

Rama & Sita Playshop & Performance

The Brewhouse — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Come dressed as a prince or princess and have fun telling stories in our playshop, fighting demons, jumping like a monkey and playing music. Devilish demons, bounteous gods, honourable humans and a very loyal and cheeky monkey come together in one of the most famous Hindu epics of all time. Thrilling stor ytelling, dramatic action and inspirational live music from the Indian subcontinent.

The Rama and Sita Playshop will run for 30 mins followed by the performance.

With storyteller/actor Michael Loader and musician Stefan Cartwright.

Age: 5 – 11
Running time: 1 hr (no interval)

Adults £8 Children £6

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The Web Of Life

The Brewhouse — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

We are delighted to welcome the highly acclaimed duo of Somerset Storyteller Jane Flood and Bristol based maestro musician Martin Solomon (fiddle and harp).

Voice and sound weave together to create a thrilling, poignant and vibrant journey through the forests of Russia, the bone-tingling cold of Lapland, the green lands of Ireland and the heat of South America.

Age: 12+
Running time: 1 hr 20 mins (no interval)

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Lunchtime Family Storytelling

The Brewhouse — Sat, 07 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Join a host of storytellers from Somerset and beyond who will delight you with tall tales from around the world, as well as book signings from local authors.

Come and tell your own story in the children’s Tell It Yourself slot at 1pm in the Studio.

FREE

Hound Of The Baskervilles

The Brewhouse — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

A bloodcurdling howl is heard across a cold, moonlit moor; the spectral hound has claimed another victim.

Sir Hugo Baskerville was the picture of aristocratic excess, drunkenness and debauchery until he was struck down by a demonic hound sent to punish his wickedness, or so the legend tells. Two hundred years later his descendant Sir Charles apparently meets a similar fate, dying of fright in the grounds of Baskerville Hall. Can Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson solve the mystery of the Hound Of The Baskervilles before Sir Charles’ heir comes to an equally gruesome end?

Age: 11+
Running time: 2 hrs

Full £16 60+ £16 Conc. £14

Easter Holiday Activity Week

The Brewhouse — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Keep your children entertained with our amazing week of activities. Try out circus skills, have a go at puppetry, put together a play in a day, experiment with stop frame animation and create a music performance from scratch. Give them a creative and fun-filled experience they will not stop talking about. This workshop forms part of Action Track’s Creative Lab Project.

Tuesday 10 - Circus Workshop Skills with Sally Mann
Wed 11 - Animation Workshop with Tom Stubbs
Thurs 12 - Puppetry Workshop
Fri 13 - Music & Vocal Workshop with Nick Brace
Sat 14 - A Play In A Day with Sarah Allan

Tues 10 – Sat 14 April 10am – 4pm
£50 (for five days) £12.50 per day
Studio, Cultivate Hub
Age: 7 – 14

The Barron Knights

The Brewhouse — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Having toured with both The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, The Barron Knights have had an impressive career since forming in 1959. Famed for their humorous parodies and captivating stage presence, their new UK tour sees them play old favourites like Call Up The Groups as well as their inimitable version of the William Tell Overture and their flamenco party piece, Malaguana. Their musicianship, har monies and humour makes them what their peers call them‚ The Guvnors’.

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

A £17 B £15.50 C £14

How To Climb Mount Everest

The Brewhouse — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

One planet, one mountain, one highest peak in the world, one goal, one man, one shot, one outcome? Autojeu’s heart-warming tale of embracing life sees one man’s epic rise from the doldrums of his office existence to a Mount Everest conqueror. Mixing puppetry, pulsating physicality, vivacious vocals and mime, enter a wacky world dripping in fun and play.

Running time: 1 hr (no interval)

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Dr Phil's Rude Health Show

The Brewhouse — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Brought back by popular demand, Phil returns with his 2010 sell-out show. Phil Hammond is a GP, writer, broadcaster and possibly the only comedian to have appeared at a public inquiry. He is Private Eye’s medical correspondent and has appeared on Have I Got News for You, The News Quiz, The Now Show, Countdown and The One Show. He is rude about everything (politicians, doctors, death, drugs, sex). During August 2011, Dr Phil’s Rude Health Show enjoyed a one month sell out run at The Edinbur gh Fringe.

“One of the most entertainingly subversive people on the planet”
THE GUARDIAN

Age: 16+
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £12
NHS Staff £12 (tickets for collection only – please bring NHS ID)

R.E.M UK

The Brewhouse — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

After 31 years and 15 albums R.E.M. have decided to call it a day. R.E.M. UK are the definitive tribute to one of the biggest bands in music history. They have perfor med the songs of R.E.M. to thousands of people worldwide, even Michael Stipe himself said they were “awesome”.

Initially for med in 1996, R.E.M. UK have played to audiences across the world including Ireland, Italy, Malta, Belgium
and Holland.

If you like this you'll also like The Counterfeit Stones, click here

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Full £17 60+ £16 Conc. £15
Friends 2 for 1

Richard Herring: What Is Love Anyway?

The Brewhouse — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Does anybody love anybody anyway? So asked insane , Welsh, poet and philosopher Howard Jones in 1983. Finally someone dares answer. Having sorted out religion (Christ On A Bike), politics (Hitler Moustache) and penises (Talking Cock), Richard seeks to define and destroy love, before love destroys him, again.

“Stimulating, Exhilarating... Utterly Hilarious”
CHORTLE*****

“The best comedian of his generation”
GQ

Parental guidance is advised.
Running time: 1 hr 40 mins

Full £15

Macbeth

The Brewhouse — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Something wicked this way comes. The vicious, barbaric undercurrent in Shakespeare’s epic tragedy surfaces in this kinetic, blood-thirsty production. Victorious on the battlefield, Macbeth’s nobility and bravery are rewarded by an indebted king. But with each enemy slaughtered to serve Macbeth’s own vaulting ambition, his lust for power takes a deadly turn until he ferociously usurps the kingdom. His reign, baptised in blood, spirals out of control and Macbeth’s deeds come back to tear him down.

Read the full Macbeth Education Pack here

Age: 11+
Running time: 2 hrs 30 mins

A £15 B £12.50 C £10
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Italian For Beginners Cert 15

The Brewhouse — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Danish romantic comedy written and directed by Lone Scherfig. Several lonely hearts use a beginner’s course in Italian as the platform to meet the romance of their lives in a semi-provincial suburb of a town in Denmark.

Running time: 1 hr 52 mins

Thurs 19 Apr 7.30pm
£4
Studio

If you like this you'll also like The Skin I Live In and Day For Night.

Pam Ayres

The Brewhouse — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Since her first appearance on the ITV talent show, Oppor tunity Knocks, over 35 years ago, Pam has been an audience favourite for her observations on the comic details of ever yday life . Pam has sold millions of books, albums, CDs, and DVDs over the years, and she is still a regular on TV and radio, on programmes such as Just A Minute, Ayres On The Air, QI, Countdown and The Paul O’Grady Show.

Age: 9+
Running time: 2 hrs 10 mins

Full £22

Studio Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona

The Brewhouse — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

One of Shakespeare’s earliest romantic comedies, in the central love triangle of the play one gentleman is betrayed by his best friend.

The point about "Sawn-off Shakespeare" as Black Chair call it, is that it retains the plot of the story "the trunk" but dispenses with many of the uninteresting and cumbersome "branches". This also reduces the number of cast members which, in turn, helps to condense the plot to a more acceptable level for modern audiences.

Age: 11+
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins

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Wilde Hans...!
Blue Remembered Hills
Rama & Sita Playshop & Performance
The Web Of Life
How To Climb Mount Everest
Studio Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Studio Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice
Glory
Ian Keable - Funny Tricks
Worlds Unknown, March: Charms And Machines For Summoning Spirits
Worlds Unknown, April: Edgelands
Worlds Unknown, May: The Noise Eating Monsters

Studio Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice

The Brewhouse — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

When a merchant must default on a loan from a Jewish moneylender for a friend with romantic ambitions, the bitterly vengeful creditor demands a gruesome payment instead.

Age: 11+
Running time: 1 hr 30 mins

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This season's Studio shows:

Wilde Hans...!
Blue Remembered Hills
Rama & Sita Playshop & Performance
The Web Of Life
How To Climb Mount Everest
Studio Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Studio Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice
Glory
Ian Keable - Funny Tricks
Worlds Unknown, March: Charms And Machines For Summoning Spirits
Worlds Unknown, April: Edgelands
Worlds Unknown, May: The Noise Eating Monsters

Pluck - The Titanic Show

The Brewhouse — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Pluck, the classical string trio with a seriously silly side, presents a tribute to the musicians who played on until the end. Nobody knows what filled the days of those brave few before tragedy struck, so Pluck have made it up.

Sensitive lead violinist Wally and brutally sincere multi-instrumentalist W’Theodore are joined aboard the fated vessel by stowaway Roger, a strangely small yet enthusiastic young man. As they entertain the guests on board, tensions build as Wally and W’Theodore begin to suspect that Roger is not quite the man he claims to be.

Featuring a real iceberg, one massive porthole and the biggest peanut you may ever see – and no Celine Dion.

“Gloriously funny”
THE SCOTSMAN

Directed by Cal McCrystal

Age: 10+
Running time: 1 hr 45 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off

The Bootleg Sixties

The Brewhouse — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

The Bootleg Sixties are back on tour again with their fantastic sight and sound show. Having already rocked the west country on their last tour, they will be looking to go one better this time. There’ll be new songs and new images but it’ll be the same brilliant evening’s entertainment. Without doubt this is the best show of its kind working in the UK today, and definitely not to be missed. If you only see one sixties show in 2012, make it The Bootleg Sixties.

Running time: 2 hrs

A £18 B £16.50 C £15

Bill Oddie: Un-Plucked

The Brewhouse — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Bill Oddie and producer Stephen Moss will share memories and stories from 15 years of the most popular natural history series ever made. Illustrated by a variety of extracts, Bill and Stephen speak about some including Bill's ludicrous attempt to swim with seasls and the breathtaking air display of a starling roost (often copied, but never surpassed). Of course, although the show is called Un-Plucked, it includes all sorts of other wildlife, from dormice to whales.

Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Full £18 60+ £18 Conc. £16

Worlds Unknown - April

The Brewhouse — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

A night of folk music on the edge, mixing traditional sounds and improvisation plus projections, exploring the strange spaces where urban and rural, past and present, dream, history and myth merge.

Featured performers include Cliff Stapleton on hurdey gurdey and Dominic lash, double bass.

Cliff Stapleton is one of the countries leading hurdy gurdy players, probably best known as a member of Blowzabella, featuring on their first four albums, and was highly influential in introducing French dance music to England. He has worked with folk musicians like Andy Cutting and Chris Wood and also in a much more experimental context with two modern electro bands, Coil and Cyclobe. He is currently also playing with Andy Letcher (pipes), and s performing solo experimental music as a support to the group, Spiro.

“hurdy-gurdy breakaway improvisation: a narrative of electro-pastoral musicianship entwined with menace and beauty”
JAZZWISE MAGAZINE

Dominic Lah is an excellent young jazz and improvising bass players, recently returned form a stint in New York.

"His range is just about unrivalled"
THE WATCHFUL EAR

"explosive bass-strumming"
THE GUARDIAN

Curated by Tim Hill

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

Live At The Brewhouse!

The Brewhouse — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Live At The Brewhouse presents not one, but five, of the UK’s top TV comedians.

Ben Norris, star of Mock The Week and Never Mind The Buzzcocks is described by Time Out as “a splendidly funny stand-up”.

Isy Suttie is best known for playing IT geek Dobby in Channel 4’s Peep Show alongside Mitchell and Webb.

Joel Dommett is a star of Russell Howard’s Good News. “His approach, delivery and overall style was epic! the perfect stand up” Vibrant Magazine

Joe Rowntree has supported Rhod Gilbert and Stephen K Amos on tour and has appeared on Dave’s One Night Stand and Brainiac.

Dan Evans is your compere for the evening.

Age: 16+
Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

Full £15

Free Fringe Fridays - April

The Brewhouse — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Fri 24 Feb & Fri 27 Apr
FREE

Bob The Builder

The Brewhouse — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Fixham Theatre has been closed for 6 months and Bob and Wendy have been called in to ‘fix’ it up ready for the grand opening by the world famous director Dickie Oliver. Spud, Scoop, Lofty and Scrambler will also be on hand to help Sunflower Valley’s favourite builder, but he’ll need your help too. There’s a deadline to meet. can we fix it? Yes we can!

Age: 3 – 7
Running time: 1 hr 40 mins

Adults £13 Children £10
Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) £44

Paul Vickery Transition

The Brewhouse — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Transition noun “The process of changing from one condition or form to another’ Oxford Dictionary” For his latest project Transition, photographer Paul Vickery explores the complexities of teenage identity. While observing a group of street dancers and free runners whilst visiting Taunton, he felt compelled to record the moment; “It’s not often in rural England I witness the
kind of drive and ability more usually seen in large urban centres. I was fascinated by the dedication and enthusiasm. The younger members of the group exuded a self-belief only certain teenagers seemed to possess, appearing untethered by anxieties and doubts often associated with teenage years.” Over a twenty-month period he documented the more subtle in-between moments that caught his attention. In keeping with his previous work, the exhibition remains grounded in documentary tradition. All the shots are produced using available lighting, in one frame of traditional film and then hand-printed. What you see is what you get with no digital manipulation. Paul Vickery has exhibited internationally and lives in London.

If you like this, you'll also like Transition: Artists Talk on Sat 19 May.

Cultivate 2: Moving Forward

The Brewhouse — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 00:00:00 BST

Following on from Cultivate – Out of Context, a collaborative exhibition in 2010 that brought four artists together to create new work through open dialogue. This exhibition is timed to coincide with the Cultural Olympiad and the arrival of the Olympic Torch into Taunton on 21 May.

Although working from the Gallery this show will also engage with the outside spaces at The Brewhouse through creative community participation. Featuring several emerging artists this project will be led by public artist Simon Lee Dicker, whose previous involvement at The Brewhouse, on such projects as Entry Level, has led to a more accessible building. Supported by Reveal Somerset.

Swan Lake

The Brewhouse — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It’s the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy.

If you like this you'll also like Ballet Black.

Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

A £18 B £16.50 C £15
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off
Family Ticket (4 people, max 2 adults) A £60 B £54 C £48

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Monthly Artists' Dialogue Session May 2012

The Brewhouse — Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

FREE

Pasadena Roof Orchestra - Licensed To swing

The Brewhouse — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

It’s the year 1969. A man makes the first step on the moon. The Beatles play their last public concert. The first Woodstock happens and the Pasadena Roof Orchestra gets its licence to swing when over 1000 original dance band arrangements are discovered in an attic by founder-member, John Arthy. More than 40 years on from that incredible find, the orchestra’s repertoire has been shaken again not stirred. So, sit back and take a sip of the orchestra’s new programme.

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Poetry Reading May

The Brewhouse — Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Running time: 2 hrs

£5

The Fitzrovia Radio Hour

The Brewhouse — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Recreating the unique spirit of 1940’s radio plays and brilliantly evoking a dinner-jacketed age of casual imperialism and stiff upper lips. The Fitzrovia Radio Hour’s brand new show tours fresh from three critically acclaimed London residencies, and two sell-out years at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Performed with cut-glass theatricality blending homage and satire, Fitzrovia mixes the chauvinist attitudes of 1940’s Britain with sharp contemporary humour to produce a heady comic cocktail. Sound effects are created live: a desk fan becomes an aeroplane, and multiple types of cabbage help to stage a fight scene. Rippingly good fun.

“Absolutely spiffing show... a skilled company stepping up their retro mics to unfold ripping yarns. A Joy.”

DAILY TELEGRAPH ****

Running time: 1 hrs 40 mins

Full £14 60+ £14 Conc. £12

The Counterfeit Stones

The Brewhouse — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

The Counterfeit Stones celebrate their 21st anniversary with yet another Sham Rock experience. Their skillfully mixed cocktail of classic hits, retro costume and humour continues to intoxicate young and old alike, 100% proof that a good shot always hits the target. This hooky masterpiece, hilariously mockumenting the history of the Rolling Stones from 1962, will take you back as if you were there; or make you wish you were if you weren’t.

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Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

A £18 B £16.50 C £15

Translunar Paradise

The Brewhouse — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Translunar Paradise takes you on a journey of life, death, and enduring love. After his wife passes away, William escapes to a paradise of fantasy and past memories, a place far from the reality of his grief. Returning from beyond the grave, Rose revisits her widowed companion to perform one last act of love: to help him let go.

Using a live accordion accompaniment, this exquisite piece of mask and movement theatre was a multi-award winning, critically acclaimed sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012.

"The inventiveness of the storytelling is constantly amazing, the story universal and bittersweet and the performance immaculate... I really cannot recommend this highly enough."
The Stage

"An admirably, infinitely gentle and wordless story of loss and remembrance"
The Times****

"Extraordinarily poignant... beautifully performed... packs a real emotional punch"
The Guardian

Running time: 1 hr 10 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50

Blazin' Fiddles

The Brewhouse — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

From remote village halls to the Royal Albert Hall, Blazin’ Fiddles has delighted audiences with their fiddle music and tales. From solo to ensemble sets, they all come together in a fiery blend that raises the roof. Scotland’s award winning group, Blazin’ Fiddles, draws the distinct flavour of fiddle music from various regions of the highlands and islands.

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £16 60+ £16 Conc. £14

Glory

The Brewhouse — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

The play began as a satire about a privatisation, then it became real.
The government has sold off part of the Post Office, it is now called PostEx and runs for profit. Dot’s cafe is in what was once the manufacturing heart of a city, a place where people come for home cooking and company. Some work for PostEx, some try to find lost post and some try to find out why PostEx are buying up the neighbourhood.
Will Denis stay long enough to have a relationship with Dot? Will PostEx be able to build a new shopping centre? Will Benet find another job?

Running time: 1 hr 40 mins

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

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Ballet Black

The Brewhouse — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Following a fantastic performance at The Brewhouse last April, Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black return. They are delighted to present a new mixed bill of premieres from the latest in British choreographic talent: Jonathan Goddard (Rambert Dance Company), Jonathan Watkins (The Royal Ballet) and Martin Lawrance (creator of Pendulum for Ballet Black in 2009). They will also debut Storyville, a dark tale of love, corruption and survival set in the nightclubs of 1900’s New Orleans, by renowned choreographer, Christopher Hampson.

Having established a huge following in their first decade, Ballet Black are an an Associate Company of the Royal Opera House.

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Running time: 1 hr 30 mins

A £15 B £12.50 C £10
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Aladdinsane

The Brewhouse — Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Taking you back to the height of the glam rock period of Ziggy Stardust, Aladdinsane recreate the studio and live recorded versions from Bowie’s vast musical repertoire. Paul Henderson’s stunning vocals coupled with aspects of Bowie’s stage characteristics and theatrics make this the ultimate Bowie show. With their incredible attention to detail, impressive musicianship and Paul’s undeniably inspiring voice it’s no wonder Aladdinsane are the country’s leading tribute to David Bowie.

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Running time: 2 hrs

Full £17.50 60+ £16.50 Conc. £15.50

Mark Steel

The Brewhouse — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Following his highly acclaimed, Sony Award and Writers Guild Award winning, Radio 4 comedy show, Mark Steel’s In Town, writer and stand-up comedian Mark Steel is back on the road. Bringing an element of Mark Steel’s In Town to each live show on this tour, means Mark will write material shedding light on the quirkiness and interesting aspects of every town and city he visits, allowing each show to be unique and something local audiences up and down the country will devour and enjoy.

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Age: 15+
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Ian Keable - Funny tricks

The Brewhouse — Sat, 12 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Whether you want to learn some of the magician’s innermost secrets, or be thoroughly entertained by bewildering and hilarious magic, Funny Tricks is not to be missed. Join Ian Keable, a recent recipient of the prestigious Magic Circle Comedy Award, for an evening of non-stop laughter and bafflement.

Age: 12+
Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

Full £8 60+ £8 Conc. £6

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Worlds Unknown - May

The Brewhouse — Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

A journey into that unknown region where folk music, free jazz and noise meet with this wild saxophone and drums duo.

Steve Noble is an awesome drummer, playing in an extraordinary range of contexts from his early playing in the Rip, Rig and Panic, through playing with the greats of free jazz and improvisation to his work with doom metal group, Æthenor. With bassist John Edwards he is in three of the finest free jazz trios: NEW with guitarist Alex Ward, Decoy with Hammond organist Alex Hawkins and the Wilkinson/Edwards/Noble trio.

"An engaging mix of jazz time, thunderous free- rock and abstract improv, Noble is one of the country's most creative drummers"
JOHN FORDHAM THE GUARDIAN

“highly inventive… a really great improvising percussionist, who blends subtlety, resourcefulness and power”
ANDY HAMILTON, THE WIRE

Curated by Tim Hill

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

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This season's Studio shows:

Wilde Hans...!
Blue Remembered Hills
Rama & Sita Playshop & Performance
The Web Of Life
How To Climb Mount Everest
Studio Shakespeare: The Two Gentlemen Of Verona
Studio Shakespeare: The Merchant Of Venice
Glory
Ian Keable - Funny Tricks
Worlds Unknown, March: Charms And Machines For Summoning Spirits
Worlds Unknown, April: Edgelands
Worlds Unknown, May: The Noise Eating Monsters

Day For Night Cert PG

The Brewhouse — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

This is French new wave director François Truffaut’s 1973 classic film within a film. A Committed director struggles to complete his movie as personal and professional crises loom.

Running time 1 hr 55 mins

Thurs 17 May 7.30pm
£4
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Rift

The Brewhouse — Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

By Natalie McGrath

Once in a generation comes something so special that it lights up the future. To celebrate the arrival of the Olympic Torch in Taunton, The Brewhouse presents the international premiere of a powerful new drama by the most exciting playwright to emerge from the South West.

As I run
there is poetry in my body
in my arms there are doves
in my legs there is a river
and in my heart
a mountain that grows

As an athlete trains and dreams of Olympic success in Kenya’s Rift Valley, a woman on Exmoor puts on a pair of trainers that do not belong to her. Between both lie volcanic fault-lines connecting them across continents.

“McGrath is a playwright of promise”
THE TIMES

“Natalie McGrath is a distinctive voice”
THE GUARDIAN

"Sport has the powerto change the world. It has the power to unite in a way that little else does."
NELSON MANDELA

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Age: 12+
Running time: 1 hr 40 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
60+ £1 off / Conc. £2 off / Schools £7.50
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Artists Talk: Paul Vickery Transition

The Brewhouse — Sat, 19 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Artist, Paul Vickery, speaks about his exhibition Transition with some of the teenagers involved.

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Illuminations

The Brewhouse — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

A night of celebration lighting up Somerset Square and The Brewhouse after the Taunton Olympic torch celebrations. The evening features strange machines, singing trees, film, projections and street bands.

Part of the Light Waves project and the Celebrating Somerset project.

FREE

An Audience With Geoff Capes

The Brewhouse — Wed, 23 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Geoff Capes is still the most capped British male athlete of all time, even though he retired from UK athletics in 1980, with 67 international caps and 35 tournament titles.

Amazingly, he held the British and Commonwealth shot-putt record of 71 feet 3 1/2 inches for 23 years. During his athletic career he won 17 national titles, was twice Commonwealth Champion, won two gold, two silver and one bronze medal at European Championships, was three times European Champion, competed in three Olympic Games and was awarded The Queen’s Jubilee medal in 1977, for services to the community.

Running time: 1 hr 50 mins

A £17.50 B £15 C £12.50
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Carrying The Torch

The Brewhouse — Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

In this Olympic year, how many of us are carrying a torch? And for whom? Have the old gods and heroes returned? What would happen if Medea moved into a Somerset housing estate? Or Oedipus ran the local pub? Is it all just for sport?

The Operating Theatre Company present an evening of messed media and mixed metaphors, where stand-up addresses hang-ups and ancient theatre dissolves into soap-bubbles.

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Full £10 60+ £10 Conc. £8 Schools £7.50

Jon Richardson - Funny Magnet

The Brewhouse — Fri, 25 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Due to an overwhelming public demand, the brilliant Jon Richardson is back on tour in 2012. The new host of Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week, team captain on 8 Out Of 10 Cats, Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and best-selling author will be taking his show, Funny Magnet across the UK from February 2012. Discussing the everyday items that have a profound effect on his outlook, Funny Magnet sees Jon working his pessimism with some hilarious consequences, and as always with his loveable vivacious delivery.

Age: 15+
Running time: 1 hr 15 mins

Full £14.50
Ticket price includes a 50p donation to The Brewhouse

The Charleston Chasers

The Brewhouse — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Exciting, exhilarating swing music from the glittering 1920s and 1930s.

On their 25th anniversary tour, The Charleston Chasers sound as fresh as ever with new arrangements and classic standards from the golden age of musical creativity. Bringing their famous brand of foot-tapping and hand-clapping classics, the ten Piece Charleston Chasers are one of the most authentic and entertaining groups performing swing music from the roaring twenties and thirties.

Running time: 2 hrs 20 mins

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Mapdance

The Brewhouse — Tue, 29 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Celebrating its 6th year, Mapdance is one of the leading postgraduate dance companies in the UK. Recruiting dancers nationally and internationally, Mapdance commissions new repertoire from renowned and upcoming contemporary choreographers and directors. This year the company has commissioned new works by Nigel Charnock (DV8 & Charnock + Company), Matteo Fargion, Saju Hari (Shobana Jeyasingh & Bedlam), Detta Howe (Ginger Dance Theatre) as well as restaging Keira Martin’s popular work, Strange Journey, from
the 2010 tour.

Ranging in style and emotion, Mapdance’s programme offers a diverse and refreshing mixture of dance theatre, lyrical choreography, punchy physicality and intriguing humour. It is a mixed bill that offers something for everyone.

Read the Mapdance Education pack here.

Running time: 1 hr 35 mins

A £12.50 B £10 C £7.50
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Talon - The Best Of The Eagles

The Brewhouse — Wed, 30 May 2012 00:00:00 BST

Talon were formed back in September 1997. Fifteen years on and they are recognised throughout the industry as the world’s definitive Eagles tribute show.

The 15th Anniversary Tour features all the classic Eagles hits from their timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It Easy, Desperado, Take It To The Limit, Life In The Fast Lane, The Last Resort and many more. They’ll also be performing Don Henley’s solo hits, Boys Of Summer and Dirty Laundry, and Joe Walsh’s One Day At A time and Funk #49.

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Full £18