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It is hard to contemplate winter as I write amidst a tropical Somerset summer but as the first Strictly Come Dancing contestants are announced, you know the count-down to Christmas has begun. As has ours: preparations for our main house production of The Railway Children steam along with The Snow Dragon and Christmas Tales with Granddad creating a perfect mix of seasonal treats.

Beforehand there is a fantastic autumn line-up in store including one of my all-time favourite choreographers, Russell Maliphant. You can also spend an evening with Lesley Garrett, who I had the pleasure of working with at the Royal Opera House, many years ago.

There will be plenty of laughs with Jack Dee, Mark Watson, Boycie and award-winning author Gill Sims. The music of legends Carole King, Buddy Holly, Blondie and Phil Collins will lift your spirits, alongside our much-loved local celebrities Cleverly Everly and Clare Teal. Expect exemplary performances from the European Union Chamber Orchestra and Ballet Cymru’s dancers in Romeo a Juliet. There are numerous live broadcasts to sample, such as NT Live: One Man Two Guvnors, 42nd Street, ROH Live: Don Giovanni, Emma Rice’s production Wise Children, Billy Connolly and Margaret Atwood in conversation. Kids will love the West End’s production of The Tiger who Came to Tea, The Very Hungry Caterpillar and I Believe in Unicorns.

As the nights close in, come in from the cold and receive a warm welcome at The Brewhouse as we have plenty to keep you entertained this season.

Vanessa Lefrancois, Chief Executive

CONTENTS

Performances and Event Cinema 4-21

Christmas 2019: The Railway Children and more 22-24

Cinema 15

Activities 21

Exhibitions 26

Gift Vouchers 26

Community Groups & External Promoters 27

Social Media Information 27

Membership/Volunteering 29

Next Season highlights 30

Seating plan 30

Useful Information 31

Donation Information 31

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SEPTEMBER

MARGARET ATWOOD: LIVE IN CINEMASTUE 10 SEP

Broadcast from the National Theatre, treat yourself to an evening of Margaret Atwood sharing her insights into her long and distinguished career, starting with her highly anticipated new novel – The Testaments (34 years after The Handmaid’s Tale). Includes exclusive readings by high-profile actors, as well as filmed documentary contentfrom throughout Atwood’s life.

7.30PM | £18 | EVENT CINEMA | 12A

THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR: FROM SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBEWED 11 SEP

Shakespeare’s only comedy set in England, with double-meanings and disguises all around as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing the ‘Merry Wives’ Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. The broadcast of this new production also features insightful interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. Note: Not a live broadcast.

7PM | £11/£17/£19 | EVENT CINEMA | 12A

TALON - THE BEST OF EAGLESWED 4 & THU 5 SEP

One of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK - back by popular demand. This world class seven-piece band’s ‘Greatest Hits Tour 2019’ features the Eagles’ timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more

7.30PM | £25 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

WHY MUMMY DOESN’T GIVE A **** - AN EVENING WITH GILL SIMS (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)FRI 6 SEP

Join Gill Sims, best-selling author of “Why Mummy Drinks”, “Why Mummy Swears” and “Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A…” as she is interviewed about her blog, books, character and much more! She’ll also be giving readings from her books and taking questions from the audience. Books available for purchase/autographing. Please note: latecomers not admitted.7.30PM | £16 | TALK | 16+

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SEPTEMBER

BOOTLEG BLONDIEFRI 13 SEP

Bootleg Blondie is the official Debbie Harry & Blondie tribute band - the only one to have played at the legendary CBGBs in New York City (where the original band first kicked off their career). They’re also the only Blondie tribute to have had an original member join them on stage - drummer Clem Burke joined the band playing full shows on their major UK tour at the start of 2019. He said afterwards that watching and playing with Bootleg Blondie was very emotional. Lead vocalist Debbie Harris not only has the looks of the original Blondie bombshell, but the voice and attitude too. Like her heroine she is typically outrageous on stage and has been known to wear dustbin liners, thigh length boots and t-shirts with more holes than t-shirt!

8PM | £17 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

JACK DEE: OFF THE TELLY(SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST AVAILABLE) SAT 14 SEP

Star of TV sitcoms Bad Move, Lead Balloon and Josh, Jack Dee’s other credits include presenting Jack Dee’s Helpdesk, The Jack Dee Show, Jack Dee’s Saturday Night, Jack Dee’s Happy Hour and Jack Dee Live at the Apollo. “I’ve probably appeared in every TV show with my name in the title”

8PM | £22 | COMEDY | 14+

NT LIVE: FLEABAG THU 12 SEP

See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End. Written and performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Fleabag, Killing Eve) and directed by Vicky Jones, Fleabag is a rip-roaring look at some sort of woman living her sort of life.

7.30PM | £11/£17/£19 | EVENT CINEMA | 15

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SEPTEMBER

THE KING OF POP STARRING NAVISAT 21 SEP

The only tribute artist ever to be chosen by Michael Jackson himself, Navi was hired as Michael’s official body double. This incredible production features all the classics performed by Navi and his band, dancers and special effects in a show suitable for the whole family.

7.30PM | £23 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORYTUE 24 SEP

Direct from a sold-out world tour with standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is a critically acclaimed concert style theatre show about two young boys from Queens, New York who went on to become the world’s most successful music duo of all time.

Using huge projection photos and original film footage that set the songs in their historical context. As well as pictures of the real Simon and Garfunkel, 1960s New York is conveyed in images of landscape wastes, civil rights protest and rain-washed tenements.

This 50th Anniversary Celebration features Adam Dickinson as Paul Simon and Kingsley Judd as Art Garfunkel, plus a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’, ‘The Sound of Silence’, ‘The Boxer’, ‘Scarborough Fair’, plus some of their lesser-known songs that helped them become global stars.

7:30PM | £21/£23 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

NT LIVE: ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS (ENCORE) THU 26 SEP

Based on the classic Italian comedy The Servant of Two Masters by Carlo Goldoni, this new English version by prizewinning playwright Richard Bean, (songs and music by Grant Olding), features a Tony-Award winning performance by James Corden. Sex, food and money are high on the agenda. Originally broadcast in 2011.

7PM | £11/£17/£19 | EVENT CINEMA | 12A

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SEPTEMBER

THE TIGER WHO CAME TO TEAFRI 27 - SUN 29 SEP

The Tiger Who Came to Tea takes to our stage in this truly magical Olivier Award nominated production adapted and directed by David Wood, based on the book by Judith Kerr.

A little girl named Sophie is having tea with her mother in their kitchen. Then there’s a knock on the front door - it’s the tiger with a very polite inquiry: “Excuse me, but I’m very hungry. Do you think I could have tea with you?” But the tiger drinks all the tea and eats all the food in the house! Keep an eye out for some sleight-of-paw tricks as the tiger secretly snaffles the plates loaded with goodies, leaving everyone else wondering where all the food has gone.

Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-along songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of the classic tale of teatime mayhem… expect to be surprised!

TIMES VARY | £14 / £50 FAMILY / GROUPS 10+ £9.50 PP | FAMILY | 3+

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OCTOBER

Vibe-Chasers and Shame-Well Divers delight! Edinburgh Comedy Award Winner, radio star and author John Robins returns with a hilarious new show. “Following my commercial digital indie radio quest to rid the UK of shame, I have decided to climb the rope out of John’s Shame Well to travel the country with stories of “Hot Shame”. Conveniently I already had a 44-date pub crawl in the diary, and my agents suggested I combine it with shows at regional arts centres and theatres. After some long, and, at times, quite heated discussions about remuneration, I agreed.”

JOHN ROBINS: HOT SHAMETUE 1 OCT

7.30PM | £18.50 | COMEDY | 16+

SILENT LINESTHU 3 OCT

The multiple award-winning Russell Maliphant Company was established in 1996 as the framework for Maliphant to initiate productions and to work with his own ensemble of dancers. Silent Lines is the latest production to draw on Maliphant’s studies and explorations in dance and anatomy using a unique mix of movement, projection, and lighting.

Silent Lines celebrates the range of poetic possibilities in movement, drawing on methodologies from internal and external movement disciplines, psyche and soma, and explores the visually rich and resonant connections between the microcosm and the macrocosm.

7.30PM | £13/£18 | CONTEMPORARY DANCEALL AGES

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OCTOBER

THUNDER - UNPLUGGED AND UNSCRIPTED (SOLD OUT - WAITING LIST AVAILABLE)FRI 4 OCT

Get up-close-and-personal with Thunder founding members singer Danny Bowes and guitarist Luke Morley as they celebrate their 30th anniversary. Host Mick Wall will encourage Danny and Luke to share their highs and lows, punctuated with acoustic versions of fan favourites. VIP tickets also available.

7.30PM | £26/£51 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

TWIST & SHOUTSAT 5 OCT

The Ultimate 60’s show! All-star West End cast deliver a musical powerhouse of a show, from Brit Pop to Flower Power and Free Love. Sing and dance along to the music of The Beatles, Hermans Hermits., Gerry & The Pacemakers, The Rolling Stones, Cilla Black, Manfred Mann, Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Sandy Shaw and many more…

7.30PM | £22 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

ROH LIVE: DON GIOVANNITUE 8 OCT

Kasper Holten’s visually striking production accentuates the beauty and invention of Mozart’s dazzling tragicomedy. The impulsive, charismatic Don Giovanni is a serial seducer, but when he commits murder, he unleashes a dark power beyond his control... Perfectly situated between tragedy and comedy, this potent drama combines glorious music with an endlessly fascinating central character. Multi-buy offer: buy 5 or more tickets for £16.50

6.45PM | £11/£17.50/£19.50EVENT CINEMA | 12A

WISE CHILDREN THU 10 OCT

Award-winning director Emma Rice brings her unique, exuberantly impish vision to Angela Carter’s last novel in this brand-new theatre production filmed for the cinema at the York Theatre Royal. Performed by a talented ensemble cast, this entertaining, all-singing and dancing show is a big, bawdy tangle of theatrical joy and heartbreak.

7PM | £11/£13.50 | EVENT CINEMA | 15

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OCTOBER

AND FINALLY…PHIL COLLINSFRI 11 OCT

Credited as the UK’s Top Phil Collins Tribute, singer Chris O’Connell brings the charisma and characteristics of Genesis frontman who sold 150 million albums in his solo career. Two hours of high energy classics including ‘In The Air Tonight’, ‘Another Day In Paradise’ and ‘Sussudio’, plus a sprinkling of Genesis hits for good measure.

7.30PM | £20.50 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

MARK WATSON: THEINFINITE SHOW(LIMITED AVAILABILITY)SAT 12 OCT

Cluster-bombed with yoghurt on ‘Taskmaster’, half-killed on ‘Bear Grylls’ Celebrity Island’, Mark Watson returns to what he’s best at: being indoors. Inspired by the alarming state of the world, and a genuine desire to do something about it, Mark offers some suggestions, with his usual notoriously high joke- and-rant-per-minute rate.

8PM | £20 | COMEDY | 14+

ONLY FOOLS AND BOYCIESUN 13 OCT

7.30PM | £19 | TALK | ALL AGES

Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors, best known as Boycie in BBC1’s Only Fools and Horses. In this one-off show the national treasure will reveal secrets from the set with stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.

Having worked with some of the biggest names in show business, he’ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and George Best. He’ll also recall tales from his time in Dr Who, Coronation Street and other TV classics.

John is always happy to meet fans after the show to sign autographs and pose for pictures, while signing copies of his autobiography, Being Boycie, and novel, Reggie: A Stag At Bay.

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OCTOBER

BILLY CONNOLLY: THE SEX LIFEOF BANDAGES (ENCORE)TUE 15 OCT

One of the UK’s most influential comedians of all time, Billy Connolly is coming to cinemas with this brilliant show from his final stand-up tour. Recorded in 2015, during the Australian leg, this whip smart routine is a riotous journey filled with outrageous tales and blistering observations of everyday absurdities, plus a deeply personal interview filmed exclusively for cinema.

7.30PM | £15 | EVENT CINEMA | 18

CAROLE - THE MUSIC OFCAROLE KING WED 16 OCT

Featuring a cast of the UK’s finest musicians, singers and dancers, this show will take you on an incredible journey from New York to LA through the music of Carole King and how she defined the era of the singer / songwriter movement in the ‘60s and ‘70s.

7.30PM | £24.50 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

ROYAL BALLET ENCORE:MAYERLING

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARTUE 15 & WED 16 OCT

TIMES VARY | £12/ £10 GROUPS 10+FAMILY | 3+

This timeless classic has made its way off the page and onto the stage. Grab the best dates before they flutter away!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar, by author/illustrator Eric Carle has delighted generations of readers since it was first published in 1969 selling more than 43 million copies worldwide. Eric’s well-known books captivated readers with his iconic colourful hand-painted tissue paper collage illustrations and distinctively simple stories, introducing generations of children to a bigger, brighter world – and to their first experience of reading itself.

Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show‘ features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle stories, The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show – The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

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OCTOBER

EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRATHU 17 OCT

7.30PM | £16/£22 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

This world class orchestra, featuring rising star Toby White, has captivated audiences across the globe for almost 40 years and we’re delighted to have them join us this autumn at The Brewhouse. Cellist Toby White made his BBC Radio 3 debut in 2016 and has performed with the Chilingirian Quartet, the Mendelssohn Octet and as a soloist with the St Cecilia Orchestra. In January 2019 he was selected as a “Debut” artist for the prestigious Tillett Trust.

Director: Hans-Peter Hofmann.

Programme: GRIEG – Holberg Suite,HAYDN – Cello Concerto No.1 in CDVORAK – Serenade for Strings Op.22

‘The course of true love never did run smooth.’ Filmed at the Bridge Theatre in London, and directed by Nicholas Hytner, the cast features Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (Green Wing, NT Live: Young Marx), David Moorst (NT Live: Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (The Barber Shop Chronicles) as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom.

NT LIVE: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAMFRI 18 OCT

7PM | £11/£17/£19 | EVENT CINEMA | 12A

A high-octane Rock Show combined with bizarre, dare devil circus acts, such as sword swallowers, hairculian women swinging around the auditorium by their hair, whirlwind acrobats, flaming limbo, sensational aerialists, knife throwing, cross and long bow wielding Bond-like Divas, twisted contortion and lots, lots more.

CIRCUS OF HORRORS -25 YEAR TOURSUN 20 OCT

7.30PM | £21/£23 | CIRCUS | 16+

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OCTOBER

BARNfest is a small-scale festival showcasing theatre made in Somerset and the South West. Jump in a taxi and join us for two days of fabulous work from companies including Pip Utton, Wassail Theatre, Sarah Mooney, Pirates of the Carabina, Viv Gordon and Jamie Wood. As well as performances from emerging individuals and companies such as Atomic Rhubarb and Jordan Cottle, the event will include open rehearsals, work-in-progress, workshops and pitches. Various performance times, see website for full details.

Produced by Take Art and The Brewhouse, with support from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.

BARNFESTWED 23 & THU 24 OCT

TIMES VARY | DAY PASS £8/£11FESTIVAL PASS £11/£17 | DRAMA | AGES VARY

In the City, success is all and ruthless ambition is rewarded. The only problem is, how do you control it before it consumes you and your family? This is London, October 1987, Black Monday. This is a tale of greed, betrayal and murder. This is Macbeth. Award-winning theatre company Proteus present a highly physical re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as a corporate thriller which explores race, class and identity. This new production features movement from George Mann of Theatre Ad Infinitum set to a soundtrack of 80s hits and new classics. A Q&A led by the company will follow the performance.

MACBETHMON 21 OCT

7PM | £11/£18 | DRAMA | 12+

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OCTOBER

Most days Taunton-boy Matt Chorley can be found stalking Westminster’s corridors of power trying to find someone – anyone! – who can give him a clue as to what is going on and as he mentions almost every day, the situation we find ourselves in Is. Not. Norm

MATT CHORLEY: THIS. IS. NOT. NORMAL. TUE 22 OCT

7.30PM | £21 | COMEDY | 12+

Royal Opera favourite Bryn Terfel heads the cast for this new production of Donizetti’s witty comedy of domestic drama across two generations, which has delighted audiences with the sparkle of its music and the virtuoso skill of its performers. Damiano Michieletto’s exhilarating production shows how contemporary the characters and the story remain. Multi-buy offer: buy 5 or more tickets for £16.50

ROH LIVE: DON PASQUALETHU 24 OCT

Barbara Dickson and Rab Noakes have been friends since they were teenagers, singing and playing in venues around Scotland. As separate acts they often found themselves performing alongside each other, creating a lifetime bond of friendship over 40 years. The pair share common ground in their respect for artists such as Dylan, Beatles and the Everly Brothers which, when mixed with their experiences of the folk revival of the 1960s and beyond, create a stage show they are keen to share – and are delighted to be ‘going on the road’ together.

BARBARA DICKSON & RAB NOAKESFRI 25 OCT

7.30PM | £28.50 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

7.30PM | £11/£17.50/£19.50EVENT CINEMA | 12A

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OCTOBER

Popular Somerset brothers Clinton and Stan Rogers re-create the immortal sounds of the Everly Brothers, capturing the magic of the sixties, with classics such as “Bye Bye Love”, “Wake up little Susie” and “All I have to do is Dream”. Also featuring the music of “guest” artists including Buddy Holly, Dusty Springfield and The Shadows.

CLEVERLY EVERLY SAT 26 OCT

7.30PM | £16 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

Best known for their hits “Hocus Pocus”, “House of The King” and “Sylvia”, Focus are the most successful and appreciated of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer, the iconic Dutch music masters are back with their tenth album, guaranteed to please their legions of fans!

FOCUSMON 28 OCT

7.30PM | £22.50 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

l ive screenings retro classics foreign language family favourites

l ive screenings retro classics foreign language family favourites

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OCTOBER

Critics’ Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, present an extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece “Romeo and Juliet”. Intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echo through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Exquisite costumes and extraordinary video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age old feud. “Romeo a Juliet” is a dynamic and unique collaboration between 3 of Wales’ outstanding arts organisations, Ballet Cymru, Coreo Cymru (Creative Producer for Dance in Wales) and The Riverfront in Newport, and features costumes by Georg Meyer-Wiel who has created costumes for some of the world’s leading companies, including Rambert Dance Company.

ROMEO A JULIET

7.30PM | £17 / £22 / GROUPS OF 10 £17 PP | BALLET | ALL AGES

TUE 29 & WED 30 OCT

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OCTOBER HALF-TERM

Based on Michael Morpurgo’s beautiful novel, this visually stunning and powerfully engaging performance with live music and puppetry tells the story of Tomas, a boy who discovers a love of books when he meets the Unicorn Lady, who reels him in with her irresistible magic tales. But Tomas’s family and his beloved library are soon in danger. Like a Russian doll, the play contains many stories within it, including the story of Noah’s Ark and Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Match Girl.

I BELIEVE IN UNICORNSFRI 1 NOV

2PM | £12 | FAMILY | 6-12 YEARS

TYCA FESTIVALSAT 2 NOV

A creative workshop for young people (8-12) with the professional dancers of Ballet Cymru, designed to be fun, informative and give participants a deeper understanding of the Company, its dancers and its repertoire. The workshop combines dance, talks and demonstrations, including teaching of a piece of adapted repertoire. Free to attend for performance ticket holders.

BALLET CYMRU ROMEO A JULIET DANCE WORKSHOPMON 28 OCT

10.30AM | £17 | WORKSHOP | 8-12 YEARS

The Brewhouse are pleased to be offering an exciting programme of free creative youth activities as part of the Tyca Festival. A chance for you to try something new, work with fantastic creative professionals and feel inspired.Workshops are free but require booking in advance.

TIMES VARY | FREE | WORKSHOPAGES VARY

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NOVEMBER

We’re delighted to have Ed Gamble back in Taunton as he extends his national sell-out tour into the autumn. Stand-up comedian, writer and actor Ed has been appearing on most TV channels currently transmitting, as well as a short film he can’t remember the name of where he killed a man from The Bill with a spade.

ED GAMBLE: BLIZZARD TUE 12 NOV

8PM | £16 | COMEDY | 14+

42nd Street is the song and dance, American dream fable of Broadway, featuring the West End’s biggest cast at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Featuring the iconic songs 42nd Street, We’re In The Money, Lullaby Of Broadway, Shuffle Off To Buffalo, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You, this is a musical unlike any other. Delayed cinema broadcast.

42ND STREET - THE MUSICALSUN 10 & WED 13 NOV

TIMES VARY | £11/£14.50 | EVENT CINEMA 12A

From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to the home-grown choreographers who put British ballet on the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the Company. From classical Russian to quintessentially British ballet, via the fusion of the classical technique into contemporary dance. Please note: this is not a live broadcast.

ROYAL BALLET ENCORE: CONCERTO/ ENIGMA VARIATIONS / RAYMONDA ACT III SUN 10 NOV

2PM | £11/£17.50/£19.50EVENT CINEMA | 12A

Marking Leonardo da Vinci’s 500th birthday, this film will be presenting all of Leonardo’s paintings in HD on the big screen for the first time. Directed by Phil Grabsky, filmed on locations around Italy, France, USA, England, Scotland, Poland and Russia, with commentary by the world’s leading experts.

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN: LEONARDO’S FULL STORY FRI 1 NOV

7.30PM | £12/£14 | EVENT CINEMA | 12A

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In a brand new show for 2019, award winning jazz vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal demonstrates how her concerts with her Trio evolve constantly. This new show promises a rich jazz infused repertoire, eclectic song list from the Great American and British Song books, interspersed with Clare’s warm and witty storytelling.

CLARE TEAL AND HER TRIOSAT 16 NOV

7.30PM | £24 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

NOVEMBER

As well as being the all-round entertainer we all know and love from the telly, Count Arthur Strong is also a lifelong fan of astronomy, since having been given a microscope, or whatever it is they use, for Christmas when he was a small precocious baby - the first word he spoke was supposedly ‘Uranus’.

COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?WED 20 NOV

8PM | £23.50 | COMEDY | ALL AGES

Hansard; noun: The official report of all parliamentary debates. See two-time Olivier Award winners, Lindsay Duncan (Birdman, About Time) and Alex Jennings (The Lady in the Van, The Queen) in this witty and devastating portrait of the governing class, directed by Simon Godwin, written by Simon Wood. Not a live stream but filmed in front of a live audience.

NT LIVE ENCORE: HANSARDTHU 21 NOV

7PM | £11/£17/£19 | EVENT CINEMA | 15

“Buddy Brilliant!” This breath-taking show has rock ’n’ rolled audiences across the globe from Tonga to Taunton – guaranteed to have everyone singing and dancing in the aisles. The hits keep on coming – That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, Heartbeat, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy! – and much, much more.

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERSFRI 15 NOV

7.30PM | £19/£21 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

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NOVEMBER

AN AUDIENCE WITH LESLEY GARRETTFRI 22 NOV

Join Britain’s most popular soprano for a delightful evening of song, reminiscences and chat. Lesley’s behind-the-scenes stories and anecdotes provide a unique insight into her life on the stage as she talks with, and is accompanied on the piano by Anna Tilbrook (herself a regular performer at Europe’s major concert halls and festivals).

Lesley recently returned to English National Opera for the world premiere production of Nico Muhly’s Marnie. Last spring she appeared with WNO in another world premiere, creating the role of Emcee in Rhonda Rips It Up!, based on the life of suffragette Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda) and the autumn saw Lesley make her acting debut in a revised version of Patrick Barlow’s play, The Messiah.

Joining Lesley on stage is Anna Tilbrook, one of Britain’s most exciting pianists. Making her debut at Wigmore Hall in 1999 she has since become a regular performer at Europe’s major concert halls and festivals, as well as coaching regularly for the Royal Opera, Covent Garden.

Presented in Association with Clive Conway Productions Ltd

Please note latecomers will not be admitted.

7.30PM | £26 | TALK/MUSIC | ALL AGES

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Following its smash hit debut tour (including two sell out performances at The Brewhouse in 2018), Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns with an even bigger production, including two performances in one day. Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the music of Ireland’s favourite sons ‘The Dubliners’, spanning their 50-year career. You’ll be singing and clapping along to classics such as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and of course The Seven Drunken Nights - a guaranteed evening of music, humour and ‘craic’.

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTSSAT 23 NOV

TIMES VARY | £24.50 | MUSIC | ALL AGES

pick up a copy of our new TAKE PART programme, filled with workshops &

activities for all ages

TAKE PART

AUTUMNworkshops & activities

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CHRISTMAS FUN FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES

“The Brewhouse Theatre in Taunton’s Christmas show will keep you spellbound from start to finish” SOMERSET GAZETTE

“Super standout show, with excellent performances and imaginative staging” MUDDY STILETTOS

Reviews from our 2018 Christmas Production The Wizard of Oz

For related Christmas workshops, exhibitions and events at The Brewhouse and at West Somerset Railway for schools and families please check our website: www.thebrewhouse.net

REMOTE GOAT

AChristmas Musical

THERAILWAY CHILDREN

THERAILWAY CHILDREN

Book and Lyrics by Julian Woolford Music by Richard John

From the Novel by E. Nesbit

It’s Christmas Eve in the Waterbury’s London home, when a stranger knocks at the door and interrupts a party of jovial guests. Christmas festivities are brought to an abrupt end as Mr Westbury is whisked away, on suspicion of spying. To protect her children from the ensuing gossip and slander, Mrs Westbury up-sticks and moves her family to the country. When the children – Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis - discover a railway line and befriend affable Station Master - Mr Perks - a series of adventures unravel which eventually reunite them with their wrongfully accused father.

This heart-warming Christmas Musical, based on Edith Nesbit’s well-loved novel, The Railway Children, is packed with action that steams along to a vibrant live-musical score. The show’s talented cast includes actors from previous Brewhouse productions: Hannah Morrison (The Wizard of Oz) and Phil Sealey (A Christmas Carol). Join us for this entertaining Christmas treat which will enchant audiences of all ages and remind us all of the importance of love, joy and family this Christmas.

Recommended for ages 5+

The Railway Children is presented by special arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. a Concord Theatricals Company.

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Hannah Morrison Phil Sealey Kathryn Shenton Glyn Dilley

David Martin Celia Cruwys-Finnigan Adam Dawson Robert Dearn

THE RAILWAY CHILDREN CAST MEMBERS

DECEMBER PERFORMANCES TICKET PRICES AND ACCESSIBILITY

Tue 10 7pm Preview

Thu 12 7pm Preview

Fri 13 7pm *

Sat 14 2pm 7pm *

Sun 15 11am * 4pm

Thu 19 7pm *

Fri 20 7pm *

Sat 21 2pm 7pm

Sun 22 11am * 4pm

Tue 24 11am 4pm

Thu 26 4pm

Fri 27 2pm 7pm

Sat 28 2pm 7pm

Sun 29 11am * 4pm

Mon 30 11am 4pm * Relaxed

Previews & Relaxed All seats Adult £18.50 Child £15.00 Standard * Band A Adult £24.00 Child £17.00 Band B Adult £21.50 Child £16.00 Band C Adult £18.50 Child £15.00 Peak Band A Adult £26.00 Child £20.00 Band B Adult £23.50 Child £18.00 Band C Adult £21.50 Child £16.00

GROUP BOOKING DISCOUNTS Purchase 10 or more tickets in one transaction and receive 10% off the total purchase price.

ACCESSIBILITY The performance on Mon 30 Dec is a relaxed performance. A British Sign Language interpreter will be signing from the front of the stage. Please contact our box office to discuss any access needs for any of our Christmas performances.

Schools performances 9, 10, 12, 16 & 17 Dec at 10.30am

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DECEMBER

CHRISTMAS TALES WITH GRANDDADTUE 10 TO SUN 15 DEC

Join us this Christmas for a feast of festive stories with Granddad. You’ll find all sorts of festive fun in these tall tales including a special pair of Christmas pants, the mystery of the snowfake necklace and the mischievous shenanigans of the Tomten – a feisty Gnome, who loves the chance to swap gossip with woodland creatures, and who might just be the reason Granddad can’t find his favourite tree decoration!

Recreating the mood of the fireside in our cosy Studio Theatre, Granddad welcomes imaginative input from audience members as he weaves his own brand of heart-warming storytelling and festive cheer. “The puppetry was excellent, and the variety of characters and puppets was really great fun and enjoyed by audiences. The production values really worked well. It was a great Christmas offer that will help us to build success over the years to come.”

TIMES VARY | NURSERY/SCHOOL GROUPS £7 PP / GROUPS 10+ £7.50 PP / £9.50FAMILY | 3+

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DECEMBER & JANUARY

The night of the Snow Dragon approaches… Billy has everything a young goat could need – and more besides. On New Year’s Eve, Billy is looking forward to the annual visit of the legendary Snow Dragon, who will bring him even more goodies… But when Billy bumps into some hungry wolves in the forest, New Year’s Day seems a long way off. How will Billy escape? And has he been naughty or nice? Toe-tapping songs and lots of laughs for everyone aged 3 and up, from the company that brought you ‘The Gruffalo’ and ‘The Snail and the Whale’.

THE SNOW DRAGONSAT 4 & SUN 5 JAN

TIMES VARY | £11 | FAMILY | 3+

This is the production par excellence of an all-time ballet favourite. Tchaikovsky’s glittering score, the gorgeous festive stage designs, and The Royal Ballet’s captivating dancing (including an exquisite pas de deux between the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Prince), make this Nutcracker the quintessential Christmas experience. Please note: this is not a live broadcast. Multi-buy offer: buy 5 or more tickets for £16.50.

ROYAL BALLET: THE NUTCRACKER (RECORDED 2016)TUE 17 DEC

Recorded at The Royal Opera House in front of a live audience, Ninette de Valois’ interpretation of this classic tale of love, mischief and mechanical dolls is a charming and funny addition to the Company’s repertoire. The intricate choreography is set to Delibes’ delightful score and shows off the technical precision and comedic timing of the whole Company. Please note: this is not a live broadcast. Multi-buy offer: buy 5 or more tickets for £16.50.

ROYAL BALLET DELAYED LIVE: COPPÉLIAWED 11 DEC

7.15PM | £11/£17.50/£19.50EVENT CINEMA | 12A

7.15PM | £11/£17.50/£19.50EVENT CINEMA | U

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EXHIBTIONS

REFLECT is a group exhibition celebrating the silver anniversary of Somerset Art Weeks, with work by SAW Members past and present. On show will be a variety of media with accompanying stories and portraits, exploring each artist’s connections to Art Weeks and how this helped shape their practice.

REFLECT: 25 YEARS OF SOMERSET ART WEEKS7 SEPT TO 7 OCT This exhibition is part of Nikki Taylor and

Fiona Bradford’s Urban Outings Project. Beginning in February 2017, this collaborative research project between artists Nikki and Fiona evolved from the act of walking “without purpose” - encouraging curiosity, disclosure and observations through, and along, the edges of ‘the urban’.

PEDESTRIAN11 OCT TO 30 NOV

THE GIFT OF MEMORIES

Gift vouchers are available for all theatre perfromances, cinema, workshops and activities. An ideal treat for friends

and family to create great memories.

Call our Box Office for more information: 01823 283 244

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Priestley’s classic matrimonial comedy is a hearty tale of marital mishap and scandal, starting with three couples who are gathering to celebrate their silver weddings. Twenty five years ago, the Helliwells, the Parkers and the Soppitts were married on the same day by the same parson. But when these pillars of society discover that the parson was not authorised to marry them, they realise that they have been “living in sin” for twenty-five years. Then as you might expect, social embarrassment and pandemonium break out. *This amateur production of “When We Are Married” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD.

TAUNTON THESPIANS PRESENT: WHEN WE ARE MARRIEDTUE 5 TO SAT 9 NOV

TIMES VARY | £5/£10/£15 | DRAMA | ALL AGES

COMMUNITY GROUPS & EXTERNAL PROMOTERS

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FRIENDSMEMBERSHIPSCHEME

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THEATRE AND

‘GET INVOLVED’To find out more email volunteers@thebrewhouse.net

CAN YOU SPARE US SOME OF YOUR TIME?

£30 ANNUALLYl No booking fees l 10% OFF at Brewhouse Bar

l Preview notifications l Exclusive offersl Members only events and much more

FREE Young Friend Membership for ages 16-24

PROUDLYSUPPORTING THE ARTS

Nursery • Pre-Prep • Prep • Senior • Sixth Form

www.tauntonschool.co.uk @TauntonSchool

CHALLENGE • NURTURE • INSPIRE

Visit us at our next Whole School Open Morning:

Saturday 5th October 2019

FRIENDSMEMBERSHIPSCHEME

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL THEATRE AND

‘GET INVOLVED’To find out more email volunteers@thebrewhouse.net

CAN YOU SPARE US SOME OF YOUR TIME?

£30 ANNUALLYl No booking fees l 10% OFF at Brewhouse Bar

l Preview notifications l Exclusive offersl Members only events and much more

FREE Young Friend Membership for ages 16-24

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NEXT SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

NT LIVE: PRESENT LAUGHTERSAT 4 JAN

MCCARTNEY - THE SONGBOOKTUE 7 JAN

PASADENA ROOF ORCHESTRAFRI 24 JAN

ENTRANCE ENTRANCE

ENTRANCE EMERGENCY EXIT ONLY

MAIN AUDITORIUM SEATING PLAN

AN AUDIENCE WITH JOANNA TROLLOPESAT 21 MAR

DANCE TO THE MUSICSUN 9 FEB

REVENGEWED 18 & THU 19 MAR

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VISIT US & USEFUL INFO

HOW TO BUY:Online: www.thebrewhouse.netIn Person at our box office during opening hours.

Taunton Visitors CentreMarket House | Taunton | TA1 1JD01823 34070

HOW TO FIND US:We are situated in the heart of Taunton alongside the River Tone.

OUR ADDRESS IS:Brewhouse Theatre & Arts Centre, Coal Orchard, Taunton TA1 1JLTel: 01823 283244

OPENING HOURS: Mon - Fri 9.30am - 4.30pmSat - 12 noon- 4.30pm (plus one hour before performance)

BRAZIERS CAFÉ: Open Daily from 8.30am. Serving light lunches, sweet treats and delicious refreshments (See website for full opening hours and menu selections).

NEAREST CAR PARKS ARE:Coal Orchard TA1 1JL (2 mins walk)Canon Street TA1 1SN (10 mins walk)Wood Street TA1 1UR (15 mins walk)

PUBLIC TRANSPORT:Taunton Railway Station TA1 1QP (20 mins walk)Taunton Bus Station TA1 4AF (20 mins walk)

ACCESSIBILITY:We have a hearing loop installed in our main auditorium.There are three wheelchair spaces in our main auditorium, accessed from the ground floor, with carers seats directly behind.We request wheelchair users to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to the performance time in order to allow time to arrange seating.For any additional mobility or access issues please do contact us in advance and we will do our best to assist.

AGE POLICY:Babies 12 months and under may sit on their guardians lap free of charge. Children aged above 12 months will require a ticket

CONCESSIONS:Child: 16 and underSenior: 65 and overWe endeavour to provide appropriate age guidance where possible for all performances and screenings however these can be subject to change.

CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE:Tickets cannot be cancelled and are non-refundable except at the Theatres discretion or in the event of a cancelled performance. Full Terms & Conditions are available to view in our Box Office or on our website

Operated by Taunton Theatre Association Ltd. Registered Charity in England & Wales No. 1156472

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DONATE NOWThe Brewhouse theatre is a registered charity. We would not be able to put on over 1000 performances, events and activities each year without the kind and generous support of YOU!

Every penny makes a real difference to us and if you are able to spare any monies, please make a donation. You can donate whilst booking tickets, or dropping cash into our collection box at the Box Office or by telephoning us on 01823 283244.

Thank you for your support. It means a great deal.

Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1156472.

DONATE NOW

The Brewhouse theatre is a registered charity. We would not be able to put on over 1000 performances, events and activities each year without the kind and generous support of YOU!

Every penny makes a real difference to us and if you are able to spare any monies, please make a donation. You can donate whilst booking tickets, or dropping cash into our collection box at the Box Office or by telephoning us on 01823 283244.

Thank you for your support. It means a great deal.

Registered Charity in England and Wales No. 1156472.

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OCTOBER HALF-TERM28 Ballet Cymru Romeo a Juliet Dance WorkshopNov 1 I Believe in UnicornsNov 2 Tyca Festival

NOVEMBER1 Exhibition on Screen: Leonardo’s Full Story10&13 42nd Street - The Musical10 Royal Ballet Encore: Concerto/ Enigma Variations / Raymonda Act III12 Ed Gamble: Blizzard15 Buddy Holly & the Cricketers 16 Clare Teal and her Trio20 Count Arthur Strong: Is There Anybody Out There?21 NT Live: Hansard22 An Audience with Lesley Garrett23 Seven Drunken Nights

DECEMBER9-30 The Railway Children10-15 Christmas Tales with Granddad11 Royal Ballet Delayed Live: Coppélia17 Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (Recorded 2016)

JANUARY4-5 The Snow Dragon

EXHIBITIONS7 Sept- 7 Oct REFLECT11 Oct - 30 Nov Pedestrian

COMMUNITY GROUPS &EXTERNAL PROMOTERS 5-9 Nov Taunton Thespians present When We Are Married

HOW TO BOOK

BOX OFFICE: 01823 283244

BOOK ONLINE:

WWW.THEBREWHOUSE.NET

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SEPTEMBER4-5 Talon - The Best of Eagles6 Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A **** - An Evening with Gill Sims10 Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas11 The Merry Wives of Windsor: From Shakespeare’s Globe12 NT Live: Fleabag13 Bootleg Blondie14 Jack Dee: Off the Telly 21 The King of Pop starring Navi24 The Simon & Garfunkel Story26 NT Live: One Man, Two Guvnors (Encore)27-29 The Tiger Who Came to Tea

OCTOBER1 John Robins: Hot Shame3 Silent Lines4 Thunder - Unplugged and Unscripted5 Twist & Shout8 ROH Live: Don Giovanni10 Wise Children11 And Finally…Phil Collins12 MarkWatson:TheInfiniteShow13 Only Fools and Boycie15 Billy Connolly: The Sex life of bandages (Encore)16 Carole - The Music of Carole King15-16 The Very Hungry Caterpillar17 European Union Chamber Orchestra18 NT Live: A Midsummer Night’s Dream20 Circus of Horrors - 25 Year Tour21 Macbeth22 Matt Chorley: This. Is. Not. Normal.23-24 BARNfest24 ROH Live: Don Pasquale25 Barbara Dickson & Rab Noakes26 Cleverly Everly28 Focus29-30 Romeo a Juliet

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