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This brochure spans eight months of work and performances from Take Art, including a diverse and exciting season of rural touring, the 11th Spring Forward Dance Festival, updates on all our project work and a whole new InspirED programme. Have a look and mark your dance card.

Since 1987, Take Art has built a reputation as a pioneering arts charity, serving the towns, villages and rural communities of Somerset. We do this by providing opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to experience, participate and work within the arts. Our areas of work are rural touring, dance, music, theatre and early years.

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20 Spring Forward Festival 201520 Youth Dance England: Young Creatives20 PDSW Youth Dance Roadshow23 Big Dance Urban Jam25 InspirED School Shows26 InspirED Training & Workshops: Primary / Secondary27 InspirED Early Years Training30 Skill Up: Training for theatre artists31 Making in Somerset31 Horse-Drawn Rural Academy Theatre

News & Our Work 3 Welcome from our Executive Director22 Octagon Dance Development Project24 InspirED28 Word/Play 32 Future Projects34 Listings

Keep up-to-date with our latest news and events by joining our mailing list. Sign up at www.takeart.org, call 01460 249450 or email [email protected]

4 The Bluebirds: Berlin Cabaret 5 Farnham Maltings: It’s a Wonderful Life 6 Buffalo Gals 7 Miracle Theatre: Dr. Livingstone I Presume 8 Debs Newbold: Romeo & Juliet 9 Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band 10 Pip Utton: Casanova10 Angel Heart Theatre: Cirkus Spectakular11 Rabbit Theatre: Dracula 12 Men in General13 Butterfly Psyche & LiveWire: Bronte Season14 Ben Osborne: Himalayan Journeys14 Cartoon de Salvo: Powercut Compendium15 Spiltmilk: Spiltmilk Say Dance 16 Musical Rumpus/Spitalfields Music: A Fairy Queen in the Forest17 Little Soldier Productions: Don Quixote 17 Untied Artists & Oxford Playhouse: The Boy Who Bit Picasso 19 Spring Forward Festival 201525 InspirED school shows and training

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Working at Take Art I am constantly reminded of the value of what we do, not just in supporting artists, bringing high quality entertainment to Somerset and connecting communities, but in actually improving well being and mental health.

I recently went to one of the final shows of the Word/Play project, a two-year theatre and wellbeing initiative, funded in main by The Esmée Fairbairn Foundation. The project, run by Mark and Sarah from the Theatre department, worked with spoken word artists, forum theatre and community theatre to help build self esteem, improve mental health, raise important social issues and bring together people and communities. And it’s worked.

I am going to use Bernie as an example, a 70-year-old man living in Yeovil who took part in the spoken word phase of the project. He attended eight weekly sessions run by a professional performance poet and was among 50 participants with either mental health, confidence or learning challenges. At the beginning of the project, many of the participants struggled to speak in a group, let alone find their voice and use it on stage. By the end every single one of them performed their words live on stage in front of hundreds of people.

Bernie said the experience was ‘life changing’, improving his self-esteem and confidence. His physical appearance

changed and he appeared taller, with a new haircut and clothes. There was even a marked improvement in his speech impediment. When he returned a year later to take part in another series of spoken word workshops Bernie became a self appointed mentor, encouraging and supporting a group of adults living in sheltered accommodation.

Bernie is only one story out of the thousands of people Take Art work with, entertain and support every year. Whether they are young dancers given the chance to perform on a professional stage, excluded kids finding a passion to make music or adults using their creativity to overcome depression or social exclusion.

To find out about all our work and activities have a look inside this Spring programme.

Ralph ListerExecutive Director, Take Art

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Berlin Cabaret The Bluebirds

Bold, sassy fun, oozing with pizzazz

Take a splendid evening stroll, in both mind and body, to visit the Berlin Cabaret and hear the purring songs of Marlene Dietrich and other sultry candlelit crooners.

The two passionate protagonists are singing duo Sasha Herriman and Tami Tal, also known as The Bluebirds, famed for mixing gorgeous vocals, high-spirited comedy and their own unique twist of irreverence; all accompanied by classical pianist John Human.

In Berlin Cabaret, Sasha and Tami bring to life songs of the era: music by Weill, Hollaender and Spoliansky, side by side with great operatic favourites. This is bold, sassy fun, full of glamour and lyrical soprano melodies… And if you want a chance to join in, they can get you singing too.

“Beautiful singing voices, outrageous outfits.... cabaret with a unique edge.”

www.thebluebirds.org.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 22 Jan | 7:30pm | Warehouse Theatre, Ilminster | £9 | Tickets from Lanes Garden Shop, Silver Street Fri 23 Jan | 8pm | Roadwater Village Hall |£12 | 01984 640976 Sat 24 Jan | 7:30pm | Caryford Hall, Castle Cary | £8 / £7 concs | 01963 350160 Fri 6 Mar | 7:30pm | Kingsdon Village Hall £8 / £7 child | 01935 840912

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It’s a Wonderful LifeFarnham Maltings

An iconic movie brought to the stage.................................................

Welcome to Bedford Falls. Welcome to small town America. Welcome to the Farnham Maltings winter show. Frank Capra’s classic 1946 movie is brought magically to life by theatre company Farnham Maltings, who know exactly how to turn a dismal January evening into a small celebration of life.

Following the success of Miracle on 34th Street, Farnham Maltings is now reviving the struggles and joys of 1940s small town America in the villages and towns of England.

It’s a Wonderful Life follows the now iconic story of George Bailey, a desperate middle-aged clerk who discovers (with a little help from Clarence, the apprentice angel) the difference his meager life has made to his family, friends and home town.

Using their own, inimitable style the company has created two hours of theatre to warm the long winter nights.

www.farnhammaltings.com

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Wed 28 Jan | 7:15pm | Chilthorne Domer Village Hall | £8 / £4 child / Discount for groups over ten | 01935 840200 Thu 29 Jan | 7:30pm | Stoke St Mary Village Hall | £10 / £8.50 JSA | 01823 442887 Fri 30 Jan | 7:30pm | North Cadbury Village Hall | £8 / £4 child | 01963 440735

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Buffalo Gals Old-Time Country String Band

Bringing fun wherever they go...

The ever-popular Buffalo Gals are back with their lively, authentic and highly entertaining old-time country six-piece string band.

Champion Maryland fiddler, Kate Lissauer, leads the band, which, in keeping with its age-old tradition, travels the rural countryside, bringing music and fun wherever it goes.

The music is a mix of original writing and traditional roots music of the southern United States.

The visually and musically thrilling element of percussive step-dance is a dramatic part of the band’s performance, and never fails to raise the excitement levels.

“Fantastic, we enjoyed every moment, the show was an utter delight and SO foot-tapping.” Audience member, Bishops Lydeard

www.buffalgals.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Fri 30 Jan | 7pm | Rimpton Village Hall | £8 / £5 child | 01935 850263Sat 31 Jan | 8pm | EMN Hall, Monksilver | £8 / £4 concessions | 01984 656727Fri 13 Mar | 7:30pm | Goathurst Village Hall | £8 | 01278 662382Sat 14 Mar | 7:30pm | Tintinhull Village Hall £10 / £8 child (includes meal) | 01935 824039

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territories of comedy, excitement and musical gaiety will enthral audiences of all generations.

"A madcap show-within-a-show performed with comic relish and skill." The Stage

www.miracletheatre.co.uk

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Fri 6 Feb | 7:30pm | Litton Village Hall | £10 / £5 child | 01761 241522Sat 7 Feb | 7:45pm | Merlin Theatre, Frome | £12 / £10 | 01373 465949

Dr. Livingstone I PresumeMiracle Theatre

An expedition in entertainment

Miracle Theatre deftly combines its own inimitable style with the wonder of Victorian Music Hall to tell the story of one man’s obsession to discover the heart of Africa and transform an entire continent single handed. It also tells the tale of the woman he left behind…

Both a hurrah to courage and endurance and a swipe at the 19th century ideals of imperialism, chauvinism and hypocrisy,

Dr. Livingstone I Presume opens the pages on a curious slice of history, all served up with a magnificent mélange of musicality and melodrama.

This entertaining expedition into unknown

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incomparable verse and the warm, poetic storytelling that is uniquely Debs’ own, showing why her performance has been hailed ‘a masterful piece of verbal cinema’.

Armed with a quick wit, a dirty laugh and a way with the audience, Debs Newbold has a fast growing international reputation for her poetic, highly authentic and defiantly modern storytelling voice.

www.deborahnewbold.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Fri 6 Feb | 8pm |Churchinford & District Village Hall | £8 / £5 child | 01823 602742Sat 7 Feb | 7:30pm | Victoria Hall, Radstock | £8.50 | 01225 463362

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Romeo & JulietDebs Newbold

One-woman, two families, the ultimate love story.................................................

Pitting the Montagues against the Capulets, Debs Newbold catapults audiences into the torrid streets of Verona in an unforgettable storytelling performance. With just voice, words and a charismatic stage presence, the whole world of Romeo & Juliet is recreated by this spellbinding performer.

Originally created for Shakespeare’s Globe and a sell-out at the Hay Festival, this poignant and often hilarious re-telling immerses audiences both in Shakespeare’s

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Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band

Unapologetically old time jazz.................................................

Fumi Okiji’s Old Time Jazz Band is a joyous celebration of the great tradition of jazz song. The band takes in the blues, New Orleans, black vaudeville, Louis, Ella and Billie Holiday, as it travels from jazz’s inception, through the interwar years.

Vocalist and leader Fumi is accompanied by a world-class lineup, including London based clarinetist Idris Rahman, who is taking a break from own band Soothsayers and his regular touring with Arun Gosh.

On strings, Ben Davis, the UK's foremost jazz cellist, joins exceptional guitarist Stuart Hall. Roy Dodds, who plays drums and percussion completes the band. As well as playing with Jacqui Dankworth, Roy was part of the 80s acoustic pop band, Fairground Attraction.

“It is unapologetically old time jazz and at the heart is Fumi’s rich, sonorous, contralto accompanied by a stellar band of musicians.” Simisola Balogun

www.fumiokiji.co.uk/oldtime

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 12 Feb | 7:30pm | Charlton Horethorne Village Hall | £8 | 01963 220626Fri 13 Feb | 8pm | West Coker Commemoration Hall | £10 / £6 concs | 01935 862394 Sat 14 Feb | 8pm | Curry Mallet & Beercrocombe Village Hall | £9 include Valentine’s Day sweet treats | 01823 481441


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CasanovaPip Utton

Casanova’s seduction secrets.................................................

Welcome to Casanova’s memories, his dreams, his conquests and his broken hearts; his highs, his lows, his triumphs and his defeats... and his incredible seduction secrets.

When Pip Utton re-creates famous characters from history, he does such a good job you feel as if you really know them personally. Now in his brand new play Pip manages to fuse theatre, spoken word and dance, to bring an added element to the infamous Casanova story.

Pip is joined on stage by contemporary French dancer, Marguerite Chaigne, who portrays all six of his conquests. Comic and moving, surprising and beautiful Casanova is a totally entertaining piece of theatre and the perfect way to spend Valentine's night.

www.pip-utton.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS......................................................Sat 14 Feb | 8pm | Appley Pavilion | £8 / £5 student | 07871 428517 For age 12+

Cirkus SpectakularAngel Heart Theatre

Roll up! Roll up! The Cirkus awaits.................................................

From the lands to the East where the mountain is King and the forest is Queen they come... Cirkus Spectakular, a colourful, topsy-turvy world played out in a wandering marquee of dreams. But for one little boy called Pavlo, Cirkus Spectakular becomes more than just a magical show… it offers him the chance to prove himself and finally belong.

Drawing on colours and sounds from Eastern Europe, Cirkus Spectakular explores what it means to be outside the box, yet still part of a circle. Zany and hilarious, tender and true, this is a gorgeous show for all the family.

www.angelhearttheatre.com

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 19 Feb | 7:30 pm | Langford Budville Village Hall | £6 / children free | 01823 400331 Fri 20 Feb | 3pm | Dulverton Town Hall | £5 01398 323818 Sat 20 Jun | 3pm | Blake Hall, South Petherton | Free | 01460 240340 For age 4+


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Dracula Rabbit Theatre

Bats about Somerset... .................................................

The team that brought you the award winning Great Expectations dig their talented talons into Bram Stoker’s ultimate vampire fable. Be warned, this monstrous, disturbing (and completely batty) tale of dark deeds and the undead, will leave you quivering from the eyeballs to the toenails.

The show has been written by Andrew McPherson, directed by Simon Harvey and stars the outrageously versatile Cornish performer David Mynne, owner of one of the world’s most malleable faces. Mynne (from Kneehigh Theatre) conjures up a cast of dozens in his joyfully versatile one-man performance.

Touring with a light set and generally providing all the sound effects himself, Mynne manages to stay true to the story but adds his own modern day anarchy, thanks to his natural ability for physical comedy.

“Listen to them….the children of the night. What music they make.”

www.mynne.com

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 26 Feb | 7:30pm | The David Hall, South Petherton | £11 / £9 concs / £32 family ticket 2+2 | 01460 240340Fri 27 Feb | 7:30pm | Wedmore Village Hall | £9 / £5 child (12+) | 01934 712649Sat 28 Feb | 7:30pm | Ashbrittle Village Hall | £8 / £5 child | 01823 672131 For age 12+

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Men in General A Cappella Quintuplets

Find out how to do all things male, as Men In General mix à cappella classics with fashion tips, relationship advice and insights into the tender side of blokedom.

Men In General are five ordinary lads separated at birth by the cruel hand of fate and re-united by a social networking site. They have come together to perform comedy and sing songs from Billy Joel, Lou Reed, Marvin Gaye, The Beach Boys and other well-known favourites. The show includes indoor parachute jumping, a road movie, the benefits of going barefoot, a painting by Edward Hopper, a pub at midnight and a litany of mistakes. Fast-moving and funny, à cappella music and comedy from the coalface of the tender gender.

"Music so good, I had to close my eyes" Frome Festival

www.meningeneral.org.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 5 Mar | 7:30pm | Charlton Horethorne Village Hall | £10 | 01963 220626Fri 6 Mar | 7:30pm | Chaffcombe Village Hall £8.50 | 01460 239121Sat 7 Mar | 7:30pm | Axbridge Town Hall | £9 / £7.50 child | 01934 732376Sun 8 Mar | 8pm | West Coker Commemoration Hall | £10 / £6 concs | 01935 862394Fri 12 Jun | 8pm | Caryford Hall, Castle Cary £9 / £8 concessions | 01963 350160

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The Bronte SeasonButterfly Psyche & LiveWire

Three captivating heroines

Butterfly Psyche Theatre & Livewire Theatre have joined forces to present three new plays based on the most famous novels of the Brontë sisters.

Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë’s is the story of Heathcliff and Cathy’s passionate, yet destructive, love affair and is without doubt, one of the most tragic and infamous love stories ever told.

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë’s tells the story of a penniless young governess who takes up service for the dashing, yet devilish, Mr Rocherster. Passion, lies and devastating secrets ensue…

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and tells the story of Helen Graham, a reclusive artist who mysteriously takes up residence at the dilapidated Wildfell Hall. Widely considered to be one of the first feminist novels.

Programmed on three different nights in three different venues there's a chance to mix-and-match, as well as travel across Somerset and see all three productions. Present your ticket stub for a £3 discount at your 2nd or 3rd show.

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Fri 6 Mar (Wildfell Hall) | 8pm | Neroche Hall £8 / £6 students | 01460 234377Sat 7 Mar (Jane Eyre) | 7:30pm | Kilmersdon Village Hall | £10 / £8 concs | 01761 437372Tues 10 Mar (Wuthering Heights) | 7:45pm Merlin Theatre, Frome | £12 / £10 concs | 01373 465949

Himalayan JourneysBen Osborne

Stunning images and commentary .................................................

Himalayan Journeys is a story told in words and photographs by TV wildlife filmmaker Ben Osborne. It features two winter journeys to Ladakh and Zanskar. Lying just ‘behind’ the main Himalayan ranges, these ancient kingdoms are effectively cut off from the outside world in winter by heavy snowfall and temperatures of -30˚C. The plan was to look for snow leopards and to find them, the team trekked up frozen rivers, crossed lung-busting mountain passes, travelled through uninhabited valleys and visited ancient monasteries (much to the surprise of the resident monks).

www.benosbornephotography.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS......................................................Sat 14 Mar | 7:30pm | Wellington Arts Centre £8 / £7 child | 01823 667774Thu 19 Mar | 7:30pm | Clapton & Wayford Village Hall | £10 / £5 child £25 family 2+2 | 01460 74849Fri 20 Mar | 7:30pm | North Cadbury Village Hall | £9 / £4 child | 01963 440735

The Powercut CompendiumCartoon de Salvo

Dark stories magically come to light.................................................

A fashionable theatre company, fresh from the city, begin their high-tech show when the room is plunged into sudden darkness. Is it a blow-out? Or is it something more mysterious? How will audience and performers keep one another entertained until light returns?

One of the UK’s best loved rural touring companies, Cartoon de Salvo (Meat & Two Veg, Chain Gang-gang and Pub Rock) present a playful take on their fifteen years of taking theatre to village halls, in a show that delivers what they do best – exceptional storytelling, gorgeous live music and swashbuckling adventure.

“You leave feeling like you’ve been at the best party in town. Magic ” The Daily Telegraph

For adults and brave children who aren’t afraid of the dark. Ages 8+

www.cartoondesalvo.com

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Sat 21 Mar | 7:30pm | Ashbrittle Village Hall £8 / £5 child | 01823 672131

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Spiltmilk say Dance

Dance like no one is watching.................................................

Part performance, part social commentary, Spiltmilk say Dance brilliantly reinvents the social dance crazes that have swept sticky dance floors for decades, the kind of dances we all end up doing at discos, weddings and family gatherings.

The first half of the evening sees the company’s talented three dancers put their unique spin on familiar dance favourites; think Disco dancing to Sinatra, the YMCA to Mozart and The Twist on chairs.

In the second half it’s your turn, as everyone is invited to join in. You’ll get to have a go at long-forgotten folk dances you learned at school, daft novelty dances you only do at weddings and elegant ballroom moves, all to some unexpected musical choices played live by musician Sam Dunkley.

Brimming with nostalgia, wit and mind-boggling moves, Spiltmilk Say Dance is a brilliant family friendly event.

“What an amazing show! Our family aged from 5 to 60 all enjoyed it” Edfringe.com

www.spiltmilkdance.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Thu 19 Mar | 7:30pm | The David Hall, South Petherton | £11 / £9 concs / £32 family (2+2) | 01460 240340 Fri 20 Mar | 7:30pm | Mark Village Hall | £10 / £5 child | 01278 641370 Sat 21 Mar | 7:30pm | Holford & District Village Hall | £8 | 01278 741184


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A Fairy Queen in the ForestMusical Rumpus/Spitalfields Music

Enchanting them young

Specially designed for babies and toddlers, Spitalfields Music presents Musical Rumpus, an award-winning, interactive, multi-sensory opera series for ages 0-3 years.

A Fairy Queen in the Forest invites you to enter a magical world full of fairies and mystical creatures, as the enchanting Fairy Queen and the Green Man of the Wood take you on an adventure full of sounds, colours and textures.

Set to music from the classical opera The Fairy Queen by Henry Purcell, the score has been arranged by Sam Glazer specifically for the unfolding imaginations of the very young. The show lasts an hour and features music, storytelling and play that lets you and your baby or toddler explore and make music together.

“My 18 month-old daughter was entranced throughout – she loved the different instruments and beautiful harmonies and slept for hours afterwards because she was so relaxed” Leanne, Musical Rumpus audience member

“The music is wonderful... the performance is perfect for little ones.” Verity, Musical Rumpus audience member

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Fri 15 May | 10am (Tickets available) & 2pm (SOLD OUT) | Haysdown First School, Frome | £6 (adult and child 0-3) | 01373 467473 ext 4

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The Ingenious Gentleman Don Quixote of La ManchaLittle Soldier Productions

Pinch of salt and a handlebar moustache.................................................

Inspired by Don Quixote’s wanderings, two feisty Senoritas and a downtrodden Englishman embark on a journey through medieval Spain. Accompanied only by a flamenco guitarist, whose presence there makes no sense whatsoever, they will lead you to joy, pain and ultimate wisdom. Sixty glorious minutes concluding with a common phrase: “These guys did not read the book”.

Little Solder are a very, very funny group of performers. We guarantee you will not regret buying a ticket for this show.

In association with Jacksons Lane and supported by ACE and the Spanish Embassy in the UK.

www.littlesoldierproductions.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS......................................................Sat 14 Mar | 7:30pm | Chilcompton Village Hall | £8 / £6 concs | 01761 233936Sat 13 June | 7:45pm | Merlin Theatre, Frome | £12 / £10 concs | 01373 465949

The Boy Who Bit Picasso Untied Artists

Hands-on family show.................................................

My name is Tony. When I was a little boy I had the most extraordinary friend…Pablo Picasso!

Come and play down on the farm with Tony and Picasso. We’ll have loads of fun, make crazy pictures and we’ll tell the story of how a young boy became friends with one of the greatest artists who ever lived.

Untied Artists present The Boy Who Bit Picasso; an interactive theatre show for everyone aged four to eight and their families. With storytelling, music and lots of chances to make your own art.

Be sure to wear some play-clothes because it’s going to get messy!

www.theuntiedartists.co.uk

DATES & DETAILS...........................................................Sat 16 May | 2:30pm | Pilton Working Men's Club | £6 / £4 | 07814 678356Sun 17 May | 11.30am & 3pm | Merlin Theatre, Frome | £7.50 / £5 child/concs | 01373 465949

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children. One teacher has an elective mute in her class and she said the toolkit really helped him 'communicate' his interests with family members” Penny Kilbride, Cluster Lead.

Our second training event focused on outdoor and indoor play and how it can support numeracy skills. From spirals of pebbles to weighing feathers and pinecones on a seesaw we have looked at how everyday resources, toys and equipment can be used to explore and test simple concepts of scale, size and weight. Designed to use children’s natural play and interest as starting points, we have supported staff to look at their environment with new eyes, with lots of ideas to incorporate in their settings.

The training events have been supported with funding from Somerset County Council's School Readiness Project.

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The first day of school...The Importance of Transition Training in Early Years

Take Art works with Early Years settings, children and parents all over the South West to inspire young minds and use creativity to help wellbeing, child development and family life.

One of the biggest challenges for young children is the transition from nursery or home to their first school experience. Over the last year Take Art has been working with clusters of Early Years settings, such as child minders, children's centres, nurseries and Primary schools, running training sessions on how to make these transitions easier for children and families.

For example, through the training we have been able to support 50 Early Years staff from the Chard area to attend two creative training sessions, one focusing on language and literacy and the second on numeracy.

“Already practitioners are noticing a difference in the communication skills of the


A spectacular month-long festival throughout March celebrating youth dance in Somerset

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A chance to perform on a professional stage and watch other dance groups. To apply to perform at any of these platforms email [email protected]. To buy tickets to watch any of the events contact the box offices at the Theatres directly (see below) or visit www.takeart.org

Spring ForwardCounty Youth Dance Platforms The Event: Platform for children and young people to perform on a professional stage.

Tues 3 Mar | 7.30pm | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, BA20 1UX | 01935 422884 | www.octagon-theatre.co.uk

Wed 25, Thur 26, Fri 27 Mar | 7.30pm | Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton, TA2 8PD 01823 414141 | www.tacchi-morris.com

Practical Dance Workshops for Children & Young People in a range of dance styles across the county. To book a place email [email protected] stating your name, age and which workshop you are booking.

Youth Dance England: Young Creatives

The Event: Practical creative dance workshop for Somerset children and young people aged 14-18 yrs.

Sat 7 Mar | 10-4pm | Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton, TA2 8PD | Free | 01823 414141

PDSW Youth Dance Roadshow

The Event: In the year that U.Dance 2015 National Festival is hosted in Plymouth, the Roadshow celebrates young dancers, gives you information about careers and studies in dance.

Tues 3 Mar | 3-7pm | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, BA20 1UX | Free | 01935 422884

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Events marked with are also InspirED projects www.takeart/inspired

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Tailored CPD and training for Dance Teachers and those teaching dance at a range of levels across the county. Places are limited so booking is essential. To book a place email [email protected] stating your name and which event you are booking.

DanceNetThe Event: Networking and dance skill training. For non specialist Key Stage 1, 2 & 3. Tues 10 Mar | 4-7pm | Venue TBC | Free for InspirED, £40 non InspirED

DanceNetThe Event: Dance & DramaNet offers teachers a practical session with a focus on multiculturalism. Key Stage 1 & 2. Wed 11 Mar | 4-7pm | Beckington First School Free for InspirED, £40 non InspirED

Kerry Nichols: Limon Dance WorkshopsThe Event: Two consecutive professional dance workshops with Kerry Nichols.Fri 20 Mar | 2-4.30pm / 5.30-8.30pm | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, BA20 1UX | For prices and more info see page 26

Strive Support SeeProfessional Dance Companies performing in Somerset throughout the festival. To book tickets to SEE any of the dance performances contact the Theatre’s Box Offices directly (see below).

Spilt Milk Say DanceWed 25, Thur 26, Fri 27 Mar | See Page 15

ZoieLogic - SafeThu 16 Apr | Tacchi-Morris | 01823 414141Sat 2 May | The Merlin Theatre, Frome | 01373 465949 | www.merlintheatre.co.uk

Moscow City Ballet - Swan LakeThu 2 Apr | 7.30pm | Octagon Theatre | £21.50 / £23.50 | 01935 422884

Ballet Theatre UK - AladdinThu 9 Apr | 7.30pm | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, BA20 1UX | £16.50 | 01935 422884

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Now in its final year, The Octagon Dance Development Project, which is funded by Arts Council England, is really making an impact on audiences and local communities, with more people in South Somerset getting excited about dance!

Take Art is supporting the Octagon Theatre with the project, helping to bring additional shows to the Yeovil stage, including Jasmin Vardimon, Motionhouse and ZoieLogic. Young people and professional dance artists have also had the opportunity to work with some of the above, along with Richard Alston and Twist & Pulse.

Motionhouse Residency 2014In February/March 2014 Motionhouse worked extensively with the dance community, including dance teachers and professionals. They led open workshops for young people and visited different schools and colleges. They helped to create a ten minute dance

piece with Somerset Youth Dance Company, which was used as the curtain raiser for their show Broken (see above image), performed at the Octagon in front of nearly 500 people.

ZoieLogic Residency 2015This years the ‘Octagon Associate Choreographer’ has been awarded to Zoie Golding, artistic director of ZoieLogic.

Adam Burgan, Entertainment Manager at The Octagon Theatre said “We are delighted that Zoie will be our Associate Choreographer. Zoie is a dynamic and engaging artist and she really does put the audience at the heart of her work particularly working to develop new audiences and introduce people to contemporary dance for the first time"

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DATES & DETAILS .................................................................Sun 19 Jul | Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, BA20 1UX | [email protected]

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Big Dance - Urban JamBack for the third year Big Dance Urban Jam brings Urban and Street Dance to the Octagon Theatre in Yeovil!

This year there will be more Big Dance fun happening than ever before, with mini jams in the local community, schools workshops and of course the 'Main Event' on Sunday 19 July.

Big Dance – Urban Jam is led a steering group of young people in partnership with Take Art and the Octagon. Caitlin Miles a young person on the steering group said, “Big Dance is an amazing experience, the atmosphere is incredible, because everyone seems so happy just to be dancing. it's an unmissable event!"

Big Dance Main EventThe main event will feature free workshops throughout the day in Street Dance, Break Dancing, Commercial Dance, DJ Skills and Graffiti, all happening in and around the theatre. The day’s activities will be followed by a performance from professional, local and school groups on the Octagon Stage.

Get InvolvedWe want more young people than ever to get involved and would like to encourage schools, community groups, dance clubs and crews to get in touch to find out how to take part!

So whether you want to come to a mini Jam, the main summer event or try an Urban Dance workshop in your school, this is a brilliant opportunity for anyone interested in Urban Dance styles!

For more information of ways to be a part of this years Big Dance – Urban Jam email [email protected]

Big Dance - Urban Jam Steering Group.

Big Dance - Urban Jam Steering Group.

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Take Art and partners; Somerset Film, Somerset Art Works and Spaeda continue to inspire Somerset children and young people, working in partnership with schools to keep creativity and the arts underlined and on the timetable.

Creative learning for children and young people across Somerset

What we do InspirED works on a school’s subscription model, engaging with teachers, practitioners, children and young people from all key stages. Since the project started a little over a year ago, over 75 schools from across the county have now signed up.

Within the partnership Take Art specialises in Dance, Drama and Early Years, providing touring shows for schools, workshops and creative training for pupils and children, along with thought provoking and essential professional development (CPD) training for teachers.

Just some of our recent InspirED work to date includes…

Our InspirED work made it possible to show over 1000 Somerset pupils professional dance and drama performances, touring top quality shows to seven secondary schools in the county.

We delivered five CPD training sessions across Dance, Drama and Early Years to over 70 practitioners and teachers.

We toured the theatre show Transitions, featuring secondary school students from Huish Academy, to six primary schools.


The Giants by Wassail Theatre 4-6 February 2015

InspirED are offering a touring theatre play and workshop opportunity for primary schools. The Giants is about striving for your dreams and trusting yourself and explores ways to cope with grief and what happens when life throws you unexpected curveballs.

Only three dates available, so to book Wassail Theatre to come into your school contact Take Art on 01460 249450 or email [email protected]

DramaNet & CPD Training with Wassail Theatre Company

A Drama networking event and workshop for teachers and practitioners, which will explore the themes of The Giants show by Wassail Theatre. A friendly, confidence-building introduction to using drama in the classroom.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Thur 5 Feb I 4-7pm I Preston Primary School, Yeovil I FREE to InspirED schools / £40 for non InspirED schools

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Creative learning for children and young people across Somerset Some People Have Too Many Legs

by Contact and Jackie HaganMarch - May 2015

Some People Have Too Many Legs is the provocative title of Jackie Hagan’s new show for KS4/5 and their families. Last year, Jackie was forced to ask herself “what do you do when your world is turned upside down?” Her answer “keep laughing” clearly comes across in this new production.

Jackie's extraordinary story is not just about what actually happened to her but the strong coping mechanisms she developed to keep her optimism alive.

Jackie also leads inspiring drama workshops. A perfect show for tacking diversity in school. We have huge discounts available for two lucky schools so get in touch soon at [email protected]

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DanceNet Dance ideas for non specialist teachers

A networking and dance skill training event for non-specialist teachers. The session will include separate dance ideas for Key stage one, two and three.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Tue 10 Mar I 4-7pm I Wiveliscombe Primary School I FREE to InspirED schools / £40 for non InspirED schools

Dance & DramaNetDance & Multi-culture

InspirED’s Dance & DramaNet offers teachers a practical session with a key focus on multiculturalism and how this can be linked to the curriculum.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Wed 11 Mar I 4-7pm I Beckington First School, Frome I FREE to InspirED schools / £40 for non InspirED schools

DanceNet & Limon CPDTwo consecutive professional dance workshops with Kerry Nichols

Workshop One:Professional Development for TeachersAn intensive workshop encompassing technique and creative practise, to enhance individual professional development for teachers.

Workshop Two:Experienced Dance Graduates This fast paced session is designed to boost graduates and early career artists within a professional company environment.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Fri 20 Mar I W1: 2-4.30pm | W2: 5.30-8pm The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil I FREE to InspirED schools / £10 for each session or £15 for both for non InspirED schools

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InspirED Training & Workshops: Primary / Secondary Teachers

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To find out more about any InspirED events or workshops and to register your interest, please contact Take Art’s InspirED Coordinator, Rose Swift, via email [email protected] or call 01460 249450. Places are limited so please book your place in advance.

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creative, child-led music-making and simply requires your voice and objects that you have at home. The session will be fun and informative with plenty of chances to ask questions, explore and play. No solo singing required!

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Sat 16 May | 3-4.30pm | Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon | Special £5 ticket price for workshop and show combined. To book please contact Rose at [email protected]

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InspirED Training & Workshops: Early Years Practitioners

Numbers and the Environment CPD

A networking event and workshop with artist Kate Green. Exploring numbers through environmental art. For foundation stage teachers, pre school managers, practitioners and childminders.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Tue 10 Feb I 4-7pm I Trinity First School, Frome Wed 11 Feb I 4-7pm I Minehead First School, Minehead Prices: £25 for pre school practitioners, staff and child-minders / £40 InspirED subscribing school teachers / £80 for non InspirED schools

The Fairy Queen & Early Years CPD Training

Drawing on themes from Spitalfields Music's A Fairy Queen in the Forest (see page 16), this workshop will explore


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There was even an inspired ‘Pick up your Pooch’s Poo’ campaign spearheaded by the Youth Council.

Towards the end of the project we encouraged people to ‘Keep the Change’ in their community and to reflect on the differences they had achieved. This became apparent in the way people had learnt new skills, explored their creativity, increased their confidence and made new friends.

The two-year initiative that brought together theatre, spoken word and digital media to inspire change has come to a powerful conclusion, with two large-scale community projects, What Change in Burnham & Highbridge and The Wondrous Tales of Whiteball Tunnel in Wellington.

What Change

What Change in Burnham & Highbridge asked the community to think about what small, but significant, change they could create with the gift of £10, to make their towns the best place to be.

Throughout the summer of 2014, over 80 residents responded to the '£10 Challenge' in an incredible range of ways, including beach poetry; yarnbombing a shelter into an amazing site-specific artwork and creating beautiful dance pieces that explored the relationship between the two towns.

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Yarnbombing. Photo by Beata Kosc Photography

The Wondrous Tales of Whiteball Tunnel

Meanwhile, over in Wellington, we teamed up with Actiontrack and Forkbeard Fantasy to create the community play The Wondrous Tales of Whiteball Tunnel, which ran as a nine-month project, featuring a cast of over 50 people and played to sell out audiences over five shows. We gathered many uplifting stories from people who took part in the final stages of the Word/Play project: “Working with a professional team opened new doors and learning. I feel a part of this community: a sense of belonging.”

The Thing Is…

We were also delighted to produce a new version of The Thing Is…(the spoken word phase of Word/Play that took place in early 2013). Supported by Yarlington Housing Group, the project, which took place in the autumn, enabled more people in South Somerset to boost their creativity and wellbeing through the spoken word. You can read Bernie's story on Page 3.

Due to the huge success of every phase of the Word/Play project we already have several ideas in the pipeline for a new theatre and wellbeing initiative in Somerset starting in 2015.

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Skill Up Three: On the RoadLed by Sarah Peterkin & Mark Helyar this is a training, knowledge and skill share session for individuals and companies who want to know more about making, marketing and promoting work that is appropriate and relevant for rural touring.

There will also be the opportunity to hear from an experienced volunteer village hall promoter about how they make their choices of shows and what works well for them.

Participants are invited to come back the following day, Sat 21 March, to attend the Making in Somerset Showcase, see next page.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Fri 20 Mar | 10am-5pm | Williams Hall, Stoke St Gregory, Nr Taunton TA3 6JA | £20 / £10 under 25s and people in receipt of benefits

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Skill Up: Training for artists and theatre practitioners

Skill Up One: Project Planning Led by Mark Helyar, this training session will focus on tips and pointers towards successful self-employment: prioritising skills and strengths; identifying potential markets for work; tools and resources needed; potential obstacles and pitfalls; and navigating basic project planning.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Thur 29 Jan | 10am-5pm | The Brewhouse Studio, Taunton TA1 1JL | £20 / £10 under 25s and people in receipt of benefits

Skill Up Two: Funding RefresherLed by Mark Helyar for people who want to explore prospective funding and investment opportunities, including an overview of public funders, trusts, foundations, crowd-funding and other examples of individual giving. It will include a session on applications to the Arts Council and provide a friendly environment to share challenges and solutions to project development needs.

DATES & DETAILS ......................................................................Fri 6 Feb | 10am-5pm | The Brewhouse Studio, Taunton TA1 1JL | £20 / £10 under 25s and people in receipt of benefits

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A Horse-Drawn Rural Tour

Coming to your village green ......................................................................Horse Tale and the Rural Academy Theater are a collaboration of artists from North Carolina and Bristol, creating theatre for rural audiences in response to the growing urbanisation of our culture.

Their tour brings performers, musicians, sculptors & dancers to village greens, school fields, riverbanks and farms, via horse pulled wagon and bicycle power. They perform evenings of original theatre under the stars using their wagon as a stage, accompanied by live klezmer and traditional Appalachian music.

It sounds wonderful and the good news is that they will be travelling through the Poldens and Mendips from 14-30 June and, if you are near the route, there is still time to book them to stop off in your village or market town. Each village will need to provide an outdoor performance spot and somewhere for the performers to camp and the horses to graze.

Email [email protected] to find out costs and details of how to bring this unique travelling theatre troupe to your community.

Theatre Opportunities

Making in Somerset Showcase

Take Art will be running a showcase event to platform and celebrate performing arts work: theatre, dance, music, comedy and spoken word, made in Somerset. This includes an opportunity for any companies who have received Seed Funding to raise the profile of the work they have created.

The event also aims to provoke innovation and big ideas as well as stimulate and encourage lively debate.

It takes place at Williams Hall, Stoke St Gregory on Saturday 21 March. If you would like to take part please register your interest by emailing [email protected]

Michael Loader’s Seed Funded project Storyfest 2014 and ‘Finding Gruffalo’

The Rural Academy Theatre on tour...

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Future Projects

In Music......................................................................

So far our two year My Tunes music project with Actiontrack has proved to be extremely positive. My Tunes is all about supporting vulnerable young people by engaging them in music and studio recording.

The project has worked directly with all the Somerset Pupil Referral Units (PRUs), targeting Youth Support.

Thanks to the success of My Tunes and the difference it is making to the young people involved, we are developing strong relationships with Somerset PRUs and intend to extend the project longer term.

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Our association with Tangle, South West England’s African Caribbean theatre company, continues to move forward in a very exciting

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Despite the radical cuts in arts funding and the perilous political landscape for the creative explorer, Take Art has quite a lot to look forward to. As you read this we are busy developing a number of ambitious projects and parterships, all of which are designed to make Somerset an even better place to be.

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We will also be working on the Kick Start project in partnership with Somerset Graduate Dancers who wish to find ways of supporting their professional development.

In Rural Touring......................................................................

In Rural Touring we are meeting with Norwegian, French, Estonian, Swedish and English partners to develop a Europe wide rural touring network.

In Early Years......................................................................

We are currently building relationships with Early Years Teaching Centres in Somerset and North Somerset with a view to developing a three year partnership, placing artists in Early Years settings and encouraging Early Years staff to use the arts in their work with under 5s.

Keep an eye on our website for all future developments at www.takeart.org

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way. The company has recently completed a successful residency in Somerset with the Mandela Project, a workshop and performance programme that encouraged young people and adults to create their own visions for change.

We look forward to developing our relationship in 2015 where our support will include offering an administrative office base for the company and producing theatre opportunities for south west communities to explore their perceptions of British identity.

Things are also looking optimistic for a new project in Theatre, Spoken Word and wellbeing, following on from the huge success of the two year Word/Play project. We are hoping to make the announcement in early 2015 so keep an eye on our website.

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In Dance we are having planning meetings with our English and French partners to follow up the DanSCE Dialogues 2 project, to incorporate the visual arts into our next European dance programme.

We are also researching the potential for Take Art to get involved in the next five year LEADER European funding programme, aimed at supporting the creation and safeguarding of dance and theatre jobs in rural areas.

Photo by Beata Kosc Photography

French circus theatre company Hors Pistes

Photo taken by Richard Tomlinson


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Date Time Company Event Venue, Sat Nav Postcode and Tel Map Ref. Page

Thur 22 Jan 7:30pm The Bluebirds Berlin Cabaret Illminster, Warehouse Theatre TA19 9AD 18 4

Fri 23 Jan 8pm The Bluebirds Berlin Cabaret Roadwater Village Hall TA23 0QY 30 4

Sat 24 Jan 7:30pm The Bluebirds Berlin Cabaret Caryford Hall, Castle Cary BA7 7BY 6 4

Wed 28 Jan 7:15pm Farnham Maltings It's a Wonderful Life Chilthorne Domer Village Hall BA22 8RD 10 5

Thur 29 Jan 7:30pm Farnham Maltings It's a Wonderful Life Stoke St Mary Village Hall TA3 5BY 32 5

Fri 30 Jan 7:30pm Farnham Maltings It's a Wonderful Life North Cadbury Village Hall BA22 7QX 27 5

Fri 30 Jan 7pm Buffalo Gals In Concert Rimpton Village Hall BA22 8AD 29 6

Sat 31 Jan 8pm Buffalo Gals In Concert EMN Hall, Monksilver TA4 4JE 25 6

Thur 5 Feb 4pm InspirED DramaNet & CPD Training Preston Primary, Yeovil BA21 3SN 39 25

Fri 6 Feb 7:30pm Miracle Theatre Dr Livingston, I Presume Litton Village Hall BA3 4PW 22 7

Fri 6 Feb 8pm Debs Newbold Romeo and Juliet Churchinford Village Hall TA3 7RG 11 8

Sat 7 Feb 7:45pm Miracle Theatre Dr Livingston, I Presume The Merlin Theatre, Frome BA11 2HG 15 7

Sat 7 Feb 7:30pm Debs Newbold Romeo and Juliet Victoria Hall, Radstock BA3 3QG 28 8

Tue 10 Feb 4pm InspirED Numbers & The Environment CPD Trinity First School, Frome BA11 4LB 15 27

Wed 11 Feb 4pm InspirED EY Numbers & The Environment CPD Minehead First, Minehead TA24 5RG 24 27

Thur 12 Feb 7:30pm Fumi Okiji Old Time Jazz Band Charlton Horethorne Village HallDT9 4PB 8 9

Fri 13 Feb 8pm Fumi Okiji Old Time Jazz Band West Coker Commemoration Hall BA22 9AS 37 9

Sat 14 Feb 8pm Fumi Okiji Old Time Jazz Band Curry Mallet & Beercrocombe Village Hall TA3 6SY 13 9

Sat 14 Feb 8pm Pip Utton Casanova Appley Pavilion TA21 0HH 1 10

Thur 19 Feb 7:30pm Angel Heart Cirkus Spectakular Langford Budville Jubilee HallTA21 0RL 21 10

Fri 20 Feb 3pm Angel Heart Cirkus Spectakular Dulverton Town Hall TA22 9EX 14 10

Thur 26 Feb 7:30pm Rabbit Theatre Dracula David Hall, South Petherton TA13 5AA 31 11

Fri 27 Feb 7:30pm Rabbit Theatre Dracula Wedmore Village Hall BS28 4SF 35 11

Sat 28 Feb 7:30pm Rabbit Theatre Dracula Ashbrittle Village Hall TA21 0LF 2 11

Tue 3 Mar 4pm Take Art Dance Pavilion Dance Roadshow The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil BA20 1UX 39 20

Tue 3 Mar 7:30pm Take Art Dance Spring Forward 2015 The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil BA20 1UX 39 20

Thur 5 Mar 7:30pm Men In General In Concert Charlton Horethorne Village Hall DT9 4PB 8 12

Fri 6 Mar 7:30pm Men In General In Concert Chaffcombe Village Hall TA20 4BH 7 12

To book tickets please call the box office numbers listed here or book online at www.takeart.org Full information about the accessibility of venues is available online.

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Date Time Company Event Venue, Sat Nav Postcode and Tel Map Ref. Page

Fri 6 Mar 7:30pm The Bluebirds Berlin Cabaret Kingsdon Village Hall TA11 7LL 20 4

Fri 6 Mar 8pm Live Wire Tenant of Wildfell Hall Neroche Hall, Bickenhall TA3 6TY 26 13

Sat 7 Mar 10am Take Art Dance YDE Young Creatives Workshop

The Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton TA2 8PD 33 20

Sat 7 Mar 7:30pm Live Wire Jane Eyre Kilmersdon Village Hall BA3 5TD 19 13

Sat 7 Mar 7:30pm Men In General In Concert Axbridge Town Hall BS26 2AR 3 12

Sun 8 Mar 8pm Men In General In Concert West Coker Commemoration Hall BA22 9AS 37 12

Tue 10 Mar 4pm InspirED Dance & DramaNet Wiveliscombe Primary School TA4 2LA 38 26

Tue 10 Mar 7:45pm Live Wire Wuthering Heights The Merlin Theatre, Frome BA11 2HG 15 6

Wed 11 Mar 4pm InspirED Dance & DramaNET Beckington First School, Frome BA11 6TG 4 6

Fri 13 Mar 7:30pm Buffalo Gals In Concert Goathurst Village Hall TA5 2DF 16 17

Sat 14 Mar 7:30pm Buffalo Gals In Concert Tintinhull Village Hall BA22 8PY 34 14

Sat 14 Mar 7:30pm Little SoldierProductions

Don Quixote of La Mancha Chilcompton Village Hall BA3 4EX 9 14

Sat 14 Mar 7:30pm Ben Osborne Himalayan Journeys Wellington Arts Centre TA21 8PS 36 15

Thur 19 Mar 7:30pm Ben Osborne Himalayan Journeys Clapton & Wayford Village Hall TA18 8PS 12 26

Thur 19 Mar 7:30pm Spilt Milk Spilt Milk Say Dance David Hall, South Petherton TA13 5AA 31 14

Fri 20 Mar 2pm InspirED DanceNet & Limon The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil BA20 1UX 39 15

Fri 20 Mar 7:30pm Ben Osborne Himalayan Journeys North Cadbury Village Hall BA22 7QX 27 15

Fri 20 Mar 7:30pm Spilt Milk Spilt Milk Say Dance Mark Villlage Hall TA9 4NY 23 14

Sat 21 Mar 7:30pm Spilt Milk Spilt Milk Say Dance Holford & District Village Hall TA5 1RY 17 20

Sat 21 Mar 7:30pm Cartoon de Salvo The Powercut Com-pendium

Ashbrittle Village Hall TA21 0LF 2 16

25, 26, 27 Mar 7:30pm Take Art Dance Spring Forward 2015 The Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, Taunton TA2 8PD 33 20

Fri 15 May 11am/1pm Musical Rumpus A Fairy Queen in the Forest

Bridge Children’s Centre, Frome BA11 2BN 15 16

Sat 16 May 3pm InspirED CPD Music Training Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon BA15 1DZ 5 27

Sat 16 May 2:30pm Untied Artists The Boy Who Bit Picasso Pilton Working Men's Club BA4 4BB 17

Sun 17 May 11.30am & 3pm Untied Artists The Boy Who Bit

Picasso Merlin Theatre, Frome BA11 2HG 15 17

Sat 13 June 7:45pm Little Soldier Productions

Don Quixote of La Mancha Merlin Theatre, Frome BA11 2HG 15 17

Sat 20 June 3pm Angel Heart Cirkus Spectakular Blake Hall, South Petherton. TA13 5BT 31 10

Tue 7 Jul 6pm InspirED PrimaryFest The Merlin Theatre, Frome BA11 2HG 15 26

Sun 19 July All day Take Art Dance Big Dance Urban Jam The Octagon Theatre, Yeovil BA20 1UX 39 23

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