Chard
Middle Eastern Extravaganza
A Middle Eastern extravaganza will be held at Chard Guildhall on Saturday, May 23.
The event, also called a ‘hafla’, will showcase dancing and entertainment, including belly dancing.
Doors open at 7.30pm.
Tickets cost £10 and are available via 07763 117519.
Proceeds from the event will go to The Eve Foundation.
Crewkerne
A Musical Discussion on Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony
An informal discussion on Vaughan Williams’ London Symphony is set to take place in Crewkerne.
The free event, which invites donations, will be hosted at South Somerset Music Centre, on Tuesday, May 26, from 2pm to 3.30pm.
Led by Lizzie Holyoak, attendees will delve into Vally Lasker’s solo piano transcription of the renowned work.
This piece will also feature in Duncan Honeybourne’s upcoming piano recital.
The examination will cover the adaptation process from orchestral to solo piano, focusing on preserving the symphony’s core elements.
Participants, who must reserve a ticket in advance at southsomersetmusiccentre.co.uk/event-details/a-musical-discussion-on-vaughan-williams-london-symphony, will be asked to listen to a performance of the symphony in advance.
South Petherton
Wild Fenn and Conor Smith
Indie folk will take centre stage at The David Hall this weekend as part of Greenshoots Live III.
Devon-based band Wild Fenn are set to perform in South Petherton on Saturday, May 23.
The group is known for their nature-inspired lyrics and harmonies, with previous singles featured on BBC Introducing.
They have previously played at the Great Estate Festival in 2022 and 2024, and at Tunes in the Park in 2024.
The evening will also include a set from Conor Smith.
The start time is 8pm.
Tickets, which can be purchased at tickettailor.com/events/thepethertonartstrust/2072887, are subsidised at £8, with some seating available.
The performance will be recorded for HandsOnTV.
Yeovil
The Unfriend by Steven Moffat
A play is set to take centre stage at a theatre in Yeovil this week.
The Unfriend opened at the Swan Theatre on Monday, May 18, and will run until Saturday, May 23.
The play follows the tale of Peter and Debbie, who, after 20 years of marriage, are enjoying a cruise and a break from their annoying teenagers, when they meet a suspiciously friendly fellow passenger named Elsa.
Tickets for the show, which starts at 7.45pm each night, cost £13.50 and can be purchased at swan-theatre.co.uk/the-unfriend-by-steven-moffat.
Boyband in the Buff: starring Gareth Gates
Pop star Gareth Gates will perform with a troupe of shirtless singers in Yeovil.
Boyband in the Buff promises a nostalgic mix of ’90s and ’00s hits – with “nothing but harmonies, dance moves, and a whole lot of skin”, according to the organisers.
Mr Gates will join cast members at Westlands Entertainment Venue on Thursday, May 21.
The show features music from Backstreet Boys, NSYNC, Blue, and Take That.
Tickets, which can be purchased at westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/variety/boyband-in-the-buff-starring-gareth-gates/9994, are £34.50 for band A and £31.50 for band B.
Meet-and-greet tickets are available for £30 as an add-on.
The show is strictly 18+.
The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular
The Glenn Miller & Big Band Spectacular is set to enchant music lovers with a performance at Westlands Entertainment Venue this weekend.
Celebrating the golden era of swing, the Moonlight Serenade Orchestra UK will bring to life the timeless music of Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald, among others, on Sunday, May 24.
Tickets are on sale for £29.50 and can be purchased at westlandsyeovil.co.uk/whats-on/music/the-glenn-miller-and-big-band-spectacular/10232.
Audience members can expect to be immersed in the 1940s and 50s dancehall vibes.
The performance will include classic hits and a sing-along Dame Vera Lynn medley.
The theatrical experience involves a mix of authentic recreations and spirited performances involving a tribute to Kenny Ball.
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