Theatre

Liz and Dorothy Feehan are 'very sad' to see the Taunton Brewhouse close.

Taunton Brewhouse closure leaves community 'heartbroken' as final curtain comes down

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Westlands Entertainment Venue

Yeovil theatre releases 1,000 £3 pantomime tickets for families in need

Taunton Brewhouse pictured shining in the sun on its final day of operation.

Taunton Brewhouse pictured shining in the sun on its final day of operation.

Final curtain falls on Taunton Brewhouse as chair explains closure

Martock dancer, 14, joins 100-strong cast for EYB's Nutcracker performance

The Benidorm cast will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour

The Benidorm cast will reunite for a 20th anniversary tour

Benidorm cast announce reunion tour - and they’re coming to Somerset

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Lyla Copping and Christine Sangiovanni

Yeovil dancers land roles in English Youth Ballet's Nutcracker

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: October 22-28, 2026

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

The Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil will lead the project

Children and young people

Yeovil launches National Theatre youth company for 13 to 18-year-olds

Wayfarers have been hosting their yearly shows at Taunton Brewhouse for nearly 50 years - as long as the venue has been open

Wayfarers have been hosting their yearly shows at Taunton Brewhouse for nearly 50 years - as long as the venue has been open

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton pantomime finds new stage after Brewhouse closure announced

Cultural attractions

Brian Smedley: We should treasure the Bridgwater Arts Centre

Martin Lock, Chair of Wayfarers Pantomime Group, said the closure of the Taunton Theatre Association was a

Martin Lock, Chair of Wayfarers Pantomime Group, said the closure of the Taunton Theatre Association was a

Brewhouse Theatre

Critical meeting takes place to discuss Taunton Brewhouse future

Column: Phil Hill on the upcoming closure of Taunton Brewhouse

Empty seats at the Taunton Brewhouse Theatre, which is closing at the end of the month after nearly 50 years.

Empty seats at the Taunton Brewhouse Theatre, which is closing at the end of the month after nearly 50 years.

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton Brewhouse charity to dissolve as theatre prepares to shut doors

Taunton Brewhouse is closing in October 2026, just months before its 50th anniversary.

Taunton Brewhouse is closing in October 2026, just months before its 50th anniversary.

Taunton Brewhouse will definitely close next month - but venue says there's 'hope'

Brewhouse Theatre

MP backs renewed efforts to save Taunton's beloved Brewhouse Theatre

Wayfarers Pantomime Society performing Snow White in early 2026

Wayfarers Pantomime Society performing Snow White in early 2026

Brewhouse Theatre

Pantomime group raises over £2,000 to support under-threat Brewhouse Theatre

PICTURED: A cart at Frome Carnival 2025. The popular event returns this year, but organisers say it could be the final carnival unless more funding is secured.

PICTURED: A cart at Frome Carnival 2025. The popular event returns this year, but organisers say it could be the final carnival unless more funding is secured.

Popular Somerset carnival to return this weekend amid fears 'it could be the last'

The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton is set to drop the stage curtain for a final time at the end of October is more funding isn't secured

The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton is set to drop the stage curtain for a final time at the end of October is more funding isn't secured

Brewhouse Theatre

External funding needed to save Taunton Brewhouse theatre, says council

The beloved Taunton theatre is set to celebrate its 50th birthday next year

The beloved Taunton theatre is set to celebrate its 50th birthday next year

Taunton Brewhouse to close in October unless new funding found

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: September 10-16, 2026

The Cooper Associates County Ground will host various Somerset CCC matches over the next week

The Cooper Associates County Ground will host various Somerset CCC matches over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: August 20-26, 2026

A pottery auction is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

A pottery auction is among the events taking place across Taunton over the next week

William Shakespeare

What's on in Taunton this week: August 13-19, 2026

The Taunton Thespians recently presented Twelfth Night at Corfe Barton

The Taunton Thespians recently presented Twelfth Night at Corfe Barton

William Shakespeare

Thousands raised for Somerset charity through open-air Shakespeare show

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

That'll Be The Day is playing shows in Weston-super-Mare and Yeovil as part of its upcoming autumn run

Hit show comes to Somerset as part of 36-date UK tour

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 30-August 5, 2026

Among this week's events in and around Taunton are Somerset CCC's first home Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures of the season

Among this week's events in and around Taunton are Somerset CCC's first home Metro Bank One Day Cup fixtures of the season

What's on in Taunton this week: July 23-29, 2026

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton is hosting the five-day course for 10- to 18-year-olds from August 17 to 21 at Wellington School

Guildhall Young Artists (GYA) Taunton is hosting the five-day course for 10- to 18-year-olds from August 17 to 21 at Wellington School

Wellington School

Wellington-based school offering summer course in music and drama

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

The Brewhouse is among the venues hosting events in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 16-22, 2026

A performance by La Tromba is among the events taking place around the Taunton area over the next week

A performance by La Tromba is among the events taking place around the Taunton area over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 9-15, 2026

Somerset legends The Wurzels will perform at Taunton Brewhouse in October

Somerset legends The Wurzels will perform at Taunton Brewhouse in October

Somerset legends The Wurzels to perform iconic hits live in Taunton

A talk by an author is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A talk by an author is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: July 2-8, 2026

Inside the Brewhouse Theatre.

Inside the Brewhouse Theatre.

Brewhouse Theatre

Taunton theatre to undergo major refurbishment ahead of 50th anniversary

The Popera House.

The Popera House.

Opera company takes pop-up show on tour to Somerset for last time this summer

A screening of England's latest World Cup match is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

A screening of England's latest World Cup match is among the events taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

England football

What's on in South and East Somerset this week: June 19-25, 2026

Nigel Planer will perform at the Merlin Theatre in Frome on Sunday, July 5

Nigel Planer will perform at the Merlin Theatre in Frome on Sunday, July 5

Sitcom star Nigel Planer announces live show in Frome next month

A performance by Maxïmo Park is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

A performance by Maxïmo Park is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: June 12-18, 2026

An evening concert and talk on outdoor music is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

An evening concert and talk on outdoor music is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: June 11-17, 2026

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

The Yeovil Together Festival is set to take place at the Westlands Entertainment Venue from midday to 5pm on Sunday, July 5

Popular multicultural festival returns to Yeovil in July

An open day at Kingsland is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

An open day at Kingsland is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: June 4-10, 2026

The Royal Bath and West Show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

The Royal Bath and West Show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Cultural attractions

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 29-June 4, 2026

A weekly car boot sale is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

A weekly car boot sale is among the events taking place in and around Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: May 28-June 3, 2026

A educational swan trail is among the activities to undertake in South and East Somerset over the next week

A educational swan trail is among the activities to undertake in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 22-28, 2026

Somerset men's defence of the Vitality Blast begins this week, with a rematch of the 2025 final taking place in Taunton as part of a T20 double-header

Somerset men's defence of the Vitality Blast begins this week, with a rematch of the 2025 final taking place in Taunton as part of a T20 double-header

What's on in Taunton this week: May 21-27, 2026

The line-up features everything from cream teas to Rumba dancing.

The line-up features everything from cream teas to Rumba dancing.

LGBTQ+ community launches Pride programme at Taunton Brewhouse

Susie Dent is set to bring her Word Perfect show to Frome this weekend

Susie Dent is set to bring her Word Perfect show to Frome this weekend

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 15-21, 2026

Various author talks are among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

Various author talks are among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: May 14-20, 2026

A variety of events are taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

A variety of events are taking place across South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: May 8-14, 2026

Various Somerset Day events will be taking place around Taunton this weekend

Various Somerset Day events will be taking place around Taunton this weekend

What's on in Taunton this week: May 7-13, 2026

A Northern Soul music and dance night is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

A Northern Soul music and dance night is among the events taking place in Taunton over the next week

What's on in Taunton this week: April 30-May 6, 2026

The Great British Land Rover show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

The Great British Land Rover show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: April 24-30, 2026

Our Lady of Mount Carmel pupils enjoyed The Wizard of Oz performance

Our Lady of Mount Carmel pupils enjoyed The Wizard of Oz performance

Pupils 'wonderful time' at theatre performance bursting with laughter

Michaela Strachan's Not Just A Wild Life show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

Michaela Strachan's Not Just A Wild Life show is among the events taking place in South and East Somerset over the next week

What's on in South and East Somerset: April 17-23, 2026

The charity calendar is part of a Blood Cancer UK fundraiser linked to a production of Calendar Girls The Musical by the Glastonbury and Street Musical Comedy Society

The charity calendar is part of a Blood Cancer UK fundraiser linked to a production of Calendar Girls The Musical by the Glastonbury and Street Musical Comedy Society

Somerset women pose nude for Calendar Girls-themed charity calendar

Among this week's events in Taunton is a performance of General Medical Emergency Ward 10

Among this week's events in Taunton is a performance of General Medical Emergency Ward 10

What's on in Taunton this week: April 16-22, 2026