Sat 17 Sep, 12pm-3:30pm
Our annual Open Day – full of free shows, free taster classes, free kids activities and free music! Our Community Coffee Shop will be open and you can even meet the cast of panto. The perfect afternoon to see our lovely arts centre and all that we do!
Free shows
Silly Squirrel
12pm | 1pm | 2pm
Deep in the woods on the big oak tree, lives a little squirrel with big ideas. This is Silly Squirrel. Silly Squirrel has never left the tree but longs to explore! So, before the other squirrels are awake, Silly Squirrel conducts a plan, to go on their biggest adventure yet!
I wonder who they will meet and what they will find out along the way?
With puppets, gentle interaction and lots of laughs! This is the perfect introduction to theatre for ages 0-7.
The Musicians of Bremen – The Popera House
12:30pm | 1:30pm
The Musicians of Bremen is The Popera House’s very own folk musical. It’s an interactive music show for family audiences. Based on the Grimm Brothers tale of four abandoned animals seeking a new life, the show celebrates the musical potential of everyone. The animals; donkey, dog, cat and rooster, all decide to go to Bremen together to become musicians. After a scary experience with a wicked robber, they abandon their quest and instead resolve to live as musicians together in the forest.
It’s a joyful tale with some great dramatic characters brought to life with life-sized puppets. The show is performed in The Bluebirds Theatre Company pop-up mobile theatre, The Popera House.
Fashion Police – aKa Dance Theatre Company
12:10pm | 2:10pm
YOU’RE UNDER A VEST!
Fashion Police, Ralph and Lauren are on official fashion business – operation glitz and glam.
They’ll be rolling out the red carpet ready for the best cat walk, hop, skip and a jump. Sharing their expertise and high end collection. There’s nothing clothes minded about these two fashion icons.
Free taster classes
We have a range of community classes for children, young people and adults. From Yoga to Indian Dance for adults and with theatre and dance groups for children of all ages, come and give something a try. Scheduled at various points throughout the afternoon you can meet the class tutor and see if it’s for you!
Taster Classes for Children & Young People
| 3-6 years | Fun Feet 3:10pm |
| 6-10 years | Saturday Morning Theatre School 1:10pm |
| 7-10 years | Blitz Dance Company 12:40pm |
| 7-10 years | Stamp Theatre Company 1:40pm |
| 7-11 years | Footlights Musical Theatre 2:10pm |
| 11-13 years | Digit Dance Company 1:10pm |
| 11-13 years | Zoom Theatre Company 1:40pm |
| 14-17 years | Taunton Youth Dance Company (TYDC) 12:10pm |
| 14-17 years | Connect Theatre Company 12:40pm |
Taster Classes for Adults
| 18+ years | Beginners Yoga 12:10pm |
| 18+ years | Tai Chi 1:10pm |
| 50+ years | Bolder Dance Company 2:10pm |
| 18+ years | Fun Fit Aerobics 2:40pm |
| 18+ years | Chair Pilates 2:40pm |
| 18+ years | Pilates 3:10pm |
Meet this year’s panto cast
Reamba Productions return in December for another spectacular panto. This year it’s Sleeping Beauty and you can meet the cast, have photos and enjoy some classic panto fun!
Tickets are on sale for the panto here.