The Regal Theatre - Minehead

Joe, a struggling journalist, and his mate Terry who wants to be a pop star, get embroiled in the Chelsea set and the sleaze of 60s political life. Sound familiar? They meet up with Mandy and Julia at the Pussy Cat Club and are introduced to Ilya Petrenko from the Russian Embassy before travelling to a wild party on Lord Pastor’s estate, where thet meet Jack Pargeter, Minister of War.

Mirroring the scandals of the 1960s, this new play from Fred Owen and the talented Waterfront Company travels through some of the biggest hits of the era - Paperback Writer, Downtown, Girl You Really Got Me Now, Hit the Road Jack, Blowin’ in the Wind and many more.

Tickets: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, Students/ES40s £3.50

Joe, a struggling journalist, and his mate Terry who wants to be a pop star, get embroiled in the Chelsea set and the sleaze of 60s political life. Sound familiar? They meet up with Mandy and Julia at the Pussy Cat Club and are introduced to Ilya Petrenko from the Russian Embassy before travelling to a wild party on Lord Pastor’s estate, where thet meet Jack Pargeter, Minister of War.

Mirroring the scandals of the 1960s, this new play from Fred Owen and the talented Waterfront Company travels through some of the biggest hits of the era - Paperback Writer, Downtown, Girl You Really Got Me Now, Hit the Road Jack, Blowin’ in the Wind and many more.

Tickets: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, Students/ES40s £3.50

Joe, a struggling journalist, and his mate Terry who wants to be a pop star, get embroiled in the Chelsea set and the sleaze of 60s political life. Sound familiar? They meet up with Mandy and Julia at the Pussy Cat Club and are introduced to Ilya Petrenko from the Russian Embassy before travelling to a wild party on Lord Pastor’s estate, where thet meet Jack Pargeter, Minister of War.

Mirroring the scandals of the 1960s, this new play from Fred Owen and the talented Waterfront Company travels through some of the biggest hits of the era - Paperback Writer, Downtown, Girl You Really Got Me Now, Hit the Road Jack, Blowin’ in the Wind and many more.

Tickets: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, Students/ES40s £3.50

THe European Union Chamber Orchestra was formed in 1981 with players from the member states of the European Union. The Orchestra lays an emphasis on giving unique opportunities and experience to young musicians at the outset of their professional careers.

Following their successful concert a year ago, the orchestra returns with a new programme under director Mark Gothoni. The probable programme will include Mozart - Divertimento K136; Barber - Adagio for Strings; Greig - Holbery Suite; Bartok - Romanian Dances. An acknowledged Cultural Ambassador for the European Union, EUCO enjoys an annual schedule of some 70 concerts world-wide and a reputation for musical excellence.

EUCO gratefuly acknowledges support from the European Commission and Parliamant under the European Community budget line, ‘Support for organisations which promote European Culture’. It also receives funds from the British Council, Goethe-Insttitute, the Ministry of Foreigh Affairs of Italy and the  Cultural Relations Committee of Ireland.

Tickets: Adults £12.00, Friends £11.50, Students/ES40s £5.00

Set in China this strong story about chinese morals and society was written by a German poet in early 1900s and used by Brecht as his inspiration for the Caucasian Chalk Circle. The Circle of Chalk is itself based on an old Chinese play around 1400s. Suitable for all those over 12 years.

Michael Hall pupils are performing in Minehead as pupils from the school were evacuated to Minehead during the war and the current pupils feel it could be a contribution to the community in remembrance of this kindness.

Tickets: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, Students/ES40s £3.00

There are many ABBA tribute bands, who all claim to be the best. To this group the most important thing is the sound, followed by resemblance and overall attention to detail. The reason for ABBA 2’s success is obvious. No-one mimes; these are seriously good musicians who could play anything they chose. Colin and Peter’s (Benny & Bjorn) influences are classical, folk and jazz, and they also are heavily into their own writing programmes, while Lorraine and Tina have their own singing careers in writing and performing.

ABBA 2 have also developed a unique brand of humour which delights the audience and brings a new dimension to the entertainment side of the show, without compromising any of the wonderful ABBA music. ABBA 2 return by popular request to the Regal.

Tickets: Adults £12.00, Friends £11.50, Students/Children/ES40s £6.50

A little boy is given a present of twelve tin soldiers on Christmas Day. One soldier is very different from the rest…So begins the story of a very special toy, and his extaordinary journey. This haunting production retains all the beauty and magic of one of Hans Christian Andersen’s best-loved stories.

Suitable for both primary school aged children and adults, but please note that this is a very quiet performance. We would therefore ask that, where possible, babies and very small children are not brought into the auditorium, as extraneous noises can be very distracting for both the performer and the audience.

StoryboxTheatre returns to the Regal with another enchanting tale for half term. The show lasts for approx one hour.

Tickets: Adults £6.00, Friends £5.50, Children/Students/ES40s £2.50

Adapted from the well-known autobiography by Laurie Lee telling of his own childhood in a Gloucestershire village, this play introduces colourful charcters, a shrew of a school mistress, a mother’s warmth, the passing of the seasons, and Laurie’s gradual sexual awakening.

Opened by Laurence Olivier in 1976, The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is renowned nationally and internationally as the nursery bed from which many of our finest and most famous actors, directors and theatre practitioners emerge. We are lucky to welcome its student company back to the Regal as part of its West Country Tour.

Tickets: Adults £8.50, Friends £8.00, Students/ES40s £4.00

Following their highly successful show at the Regal Theatre in 2006, AJ’s Big Band and their vocalists will again be on stage on Sunday afternoon presenting another glorious programme of swing and jazz classics form the golden age of the big bands. This acclaimed 17 piece band continues to demonstrate its versatility by combining new and exciting pieces with many of the evergreens from the thirties and forties. A great Sunday afternoon’s entertainment!

Tickets: Adults £12.50, Friends £12.00, Students/ES40s £6.50

Dir Julian Schnabel  France/US 2007  112 mins

Award-winning director Julian Schnabel based his painterly masterpiece on the poignant memoirs of a man paralysed by a stroke, creating a dream-like collage of memories and fantasies to powerful effect.

Tickets: Film Society Members £2.00, Guests £4.00. Open to members & guests only.

Number One Productions, in association with the Book of British Hit Singles & Albums, brings this exciting show to Minehead! Get ready to wave your arms and sing along while re-living the excitement of the two most innovative decades in pop.

The No.1’s Show is a nostalgic two hour trip through the early chart years, performed by a group of seven fantasic singers and musicians featuring numerous costume changes, projected screen images and an imaginative light show which conveys a dynamic and atmospheric backdrop to the golden age of pop.

The show delivers terrific performances by the cast, who sing and play their way through 50s classics by Elvis, Cliff, Buddy Holly, Connie Francis, Bobby Darin and Paul Anka, together with 60s chart-toppers from The Shadows, Dusty, Sandie, The Stones, The Monkees and The Beatles.

Tickets: Adults £12.50, Friends £12.00, Students/ES40s £6.50

Tom and Barbara Brown present an evening of modern and traditional songs, stories, readings and music all about the ancient forest of Exmoor and its way of life. More details to follow.

Tickets: Adults £7.50, Friends £7.00, Children/Students/ES40s £3.50

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Running from Aug 13th - 23rd (exact performances to be confirmed), this year’s MATA Summer Show will be the award-winning rock and roll musical ‘Return to the Forbidden Planet’, which has been wowing audiences for over 18 years. The high energy show by Bob Calrton features a bevy of 1950s and 1960s rock and roll classics including Good Vibrations, Great Balls of Fire, Shake, Rattle and Roll, Monster Mash and Go Now and is loosely based on Shakespeare’s ‘The Tempest’ and the 1950s science fiction film ‘Forbidden Planet’.

Ian Dunscombe will direct the show, assisted by Steve Bray, the same team that brought you the pantomime ‘Mother Goose’ in 2004. They will be joined by musical director Paul Doolan, producers Elaine and Doug Ross and choreographer Caroline Kelly.