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The performance took place at the McMillan Theatre

Electric evening at McMillan Theatre with the Chris Grabham Pop Orchestra

Aled Jones will be visiting the McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater on Wednesday, October 16 2024.

Aled Jones to visit Bridgwater as part of his Full Circle tour in 2024

Accompany Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson in their quest to solve the spellbinding mystery of The Hound of the Baskervilles.

Live adaptation of Sherlock Holmes mystery to be performed in Bridgwater

The show is suitable for all the family.

'Let your imagination run wild' at The Gruffalo's Child performance this September

Nadine, centre, with Somerstage musical theatre school

Girls Aloud star in surprise visit to watch young Bridgwater performers

Les Miserables School Edition screened at The McMillan Theatre.

Production of Les Miserables to be performed at McMillan Theatre

Bridgwater Arts Centre to welcome Emily Portman and Rob Harbron.

Bridgwater Arts Centre to welcome Emily Portman and Rob Harbron

Somerset Opera tour dates confirmed across South West.

Somerset Opera announces dates and venues for upcoming tour

The Engine Room, Bridgwater. Picture: Sedgemoor District Council

Three Bridgwater cultural venues share £2.1million in Town Deal handout

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Tommy Cannon who is appearing in Taunton, Bridgwater and Burnham-on-Sea

Tommy Cannon from Cannon and Ball announces three Somerset dates during UK tour

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Totally Tina, coming to The McMillan Theatre in March. Picture: M P Promotions

'The closest thing to a live Tina Turner show' - tribute act comes to Bridgwater

Ava Gunningham and Kim Priddle as Puss and Tom.

REVIEW: ‘Purr-fect’ Puss in Boots panto entertains at Bridgwater Town Hall

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Amanda Nolan as Puss in Boots and Margaret Robinson as Amethyst the Enchantress.

OH YES THEY ARE: Tickets sales ‘going well’ for Bridgwater's official pantomime

The Somerset County Guy Fawkes Carnivals will return in November 2023.

Major events to look out for in Somerset throughout 2023

Margaret Robinson as Amethyst, Keith Robinson as Dimpsey and Kevin Cripwell as Barney.

Tickets set to go on sale for ‘purr-fect’ panto in Bridgwater

Taunton Brewhouse, one of the arts and culture venues in Somerset

Have your say on how to make Somerset a culture and arts destination

First look at the brand new Scott Cinemas at Northgate Yard

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Opening of Scott Cinemas at Northgate Yard, Bridgwater - Zac Tucker [General Manager ; Scott Cinemas], Alan Bradford [Chairman ; Sedgemoor District Council] and Mark Williams [Scott Cinemas South West]. All pictures: Newsquest staff

Northgate Yard officially opens in Bridgwater

Ashley Ross Quinn will feature in Encore at The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater to raise money for Mind.

West End and local performers to take part in musical theatre show for charity

Theatre experiences from Red Letter Days. Credit: Red Letter Days

10 theatre experiences worthy of the spotlight from Red Letter Days

Frozen (c) Johan Persson/ Canva

Ticketmaster launches huge sale on major West End shows- get tickets now

Artist's impression of how the Bridgwater Carnival cart might look like in London during the Queen's Jubilee Pageant, with inset of columnist Dave Stokes. Picture: Bridgwater Carnival

Column 'Bridgwater is full of artistic and theatrical talent right across the age spectrum'

The performance will take place at Bridgwater's McMillan Theatre in April. Picture: The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Theatre show celebrating Simon & Garfunkel is coming to Bridgwater in April

Nathan Richards proposed to Rosie-Marie Evans at Ben Hart's 'Wonder' magic show on Friday night. Picture: Paul Sullivan PR

WATCH: Magical marriage proposal at Ben Hart's McMillan Theatre show

Bridgerton. (L to R) Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte, Hugh Sachs as Brimsley in episode 201 of Bridgerton. Credit: Liam Daniel/Netflix © 2022

You're invited to a Bridgerton ball - How to get Secret Cinema tickets

A theatre stage. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets extends 2 for 1 tickets deal to April - How to get yours

The Old Folks Show has been absent from the town's calendar since 2019 - but it is set to return this month.

FREE tickets still available for return of Bridgwater's Old Folks Show

Hamilton the musical adds more dates to its West End shows - How to buy tickets (PA)

Hamilton the musical adds more dates to its West End shows - How to buy tickets

CANCELLED: Bridgwater Pantomime Society's production of Puss in Boots

Popular panto society cancels show due to 'lack of ticket sales'

A grand theatre with rows of empty seats. Credit: Canva

ATG Tickets reveals £15 seats to theatre, music and ballet shows in January sale

If you can't face the shops, buy experience Christmas gifts instead. Picture: PA

Last minute Christmas gifts you can buy including experiences, passes, tickets and classes

ATG Tickets is offering a 25% key workers discount this Christmas (Canva)

ATG Tickets is offering key workers 25 per cent off shows this Christmas

RETURN: Circus Funtasia is back - with a Christmas show. Pic: Circus Funtasia

Popular circus set to bring festive fun back to Somerset

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Jack and the Beanstalk comes to The McMillan Theatre

PANTOMIME: Puss in Boots will be performed in January 2022. Pic: Bridgwater Pantomime Society

Pantomime society to finally perform postponed production of Puss in Boots

UNVEILING: Somerset Bridge Primary School pupils Nevaeh and Oliver with Mike Crocker and Sarah Humphrey from Bridgwater Carnival

GIANT carnival masks on show across Bridgwater

OPEN DAY: At Bridgwater Arts Centre

Bridgwater Arts Centre open day to celebrate 75th anniversary

STAR: John Challis as Boycie, second from right, with other members of the Only Fools and Horses cast

Only Fools and Horses star John 'Boycie' Challis dies, aged 79

The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater.

Charity concert raises more than £2,500 for Alzheimers Society and NSPCC

Bridgwater Quayside Festival events ; Ash Dawn from FUSE Outdoor Arts

Pictures Music fills the streets of Bridgwater at mini-fest

CAVES: Wookey Hole offers a sheltered outdoor activity

10 rainy day things to do in Somerset

PERFORMERS: Crowds were entertained at the Bridgwater Quayside Festival's Picnic in the Park event

Sun shines on Bridgwater Picnic in the Park

DOWN ON THE FARM: Yeo Valley are tempting holidaymakers to Somerset, offering more than just milk and yogurt

Family fun on organic farm this summer

The Walled Gardens of Cannington.

Open-air theatre shows return next month - with two popular classic tales

The McMillan Theatre in Bridgwater

Shows to enjoy this year despite theatre closures

J Singers, Bridgwater

Choir that started in 1966 still meet regularly in Bridgwater

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Mark Steel thinks every little thing's gonna be alright on latest tour

Simon Brodkin is 100% himself in Bridgwater next month on latest tour

Same again from Seann Walsh? New tour comes to Bridgwater in May

Justin Newland. Picture: MARK ATHERTON

Be greatly enlightened by author Justin Newland at Bridgwater library talk

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Photo: Darren Bell

Julie Coombe and John MacIsaac’s show Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in Bridgwater

Jon Culshaw made his name in satirical sketch comedy shows such as Dead Ringers and 2DTV.

Star of Dead Ringers Jon Culshaw brings his tour to Somerset in March

Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman. Photo: Nikki Bidgood

Husband and wife folk duo share their stories at Bridgwater Arts Centre

The Met Opera: Tosca

Met Opera screens tragic tale Tosca in Somerset