The Regal Theatre - Minehead

Barnstormers present ‘See How They Run’, a farce by Philip King

Take four vicars, a bishop, a pretty actress wife and a mysterious stranger and you’ve got the perfect mixture for a hilarious evening - with a flighty maid and a very proper spinster thrown in for good measure. But this vicar’s really a soldier; this vicar’s an intruder and this vicar’s in his underpants. And then there’s the bishop. What on earth is going on?

See How They Run takes its title from a line in the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice and is by Philip King, a master of farce in the English-style. It contains all the elements: chases, slip ups and mistaken identities, for an evening of laughter to lift the spirits of young and old alike. Directed by Elaine Ross

TICKETS: Adults £7.00, Friends £6.50, ES40’s/Students £3.00

Barnstormers present ‘See How They Run’, a farce by Philip King

Take four vicars, a bishop, a pretty actress wife and a mysterious stranger and you’ve got the perfect mixture for a hilarious evening - with a flighty maid and a very proper spinster thrown in for good measure. But this vicar’s really a soldier; this vicar’s an intruder and this vicar’s in his underpants. And then there’s the bishop. What on earth is going on?

See How They Run takes its title from a line in the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice and is by Philip King, a master of farce in the English-style. It contains all the elements: chases, slip ups and mistaken identities, for an evening of laughter to lift the spirits of young and old alike. Directed by Elaine Ross

TICKETS: Adults £7.00, Friends £6.50, ES40’s/Students £3.00

Barnstormers present ‘See How They Run’, a farce by Philip King

Take four vicars, a bishop, a pretty actress wife and a mysterious stranger and you’ve got the perfect mixture for a hilarious evening - with a flighty maid and a very proper spinster thrown in for good measure. But this vicar’s really a soldier; this vicar’s an intruder and this vicar’s in his underpants. And then there’s the bishop. What on earth is going on?

See How They Run takes its title from a line in the nursery rhyme Three Blind Mice and is by Philip King, a master of farce in the English-style. It contains all the elements: chases, slip ups and mistaken identities, for an evening of laughter to lift the spirits of young and old alike. Directed by Elaine Ross

TICKETS: Adults £7.00, Friends £6.50, ES40’s/Students £3.00

Bacchanale present Mozart’s ‘The Marriage of Figaro’

A concert performance of Mozart’s famous opera. Meet the much put upon Countess and her sparkling servant Susanna - minx of the household; Cherubino, the boy page professing undying love for any female within 20 paces; Figaro, Susanna’s adoring fiance, and the lascivious Count, out to snare any woman who isn’t his wife, but particularly Susanna.

The action bowls along at a cracking pace accompanied by a select band of virtuoso instrumentalists, Bacchanale are a hot ticket at the moment. They have been taking the audience’s breath away for five years with brilliant concerts by brilliant performers under the baton of Miranda Lisk, all done with informality and fun. This dynamic and virtuosic group of professional musicians is committed to inspiring new generations with an energetic and exciting approach to classical music. Sung in English.

” - youth, beauty, professionalism, musicality and sparkling stage presence” Lily Neal’s review of of Carmen in 2008.

TICKETS: Adults £12.00, Friends £11.50, ES40’s/Students £6.00

West Somerset Dance Festival Showcase

Dance in West Somerset enjoys enormous popular support and participation and Dance 2009 is here to show what has been happening. Groups from across West Somerset perform in a showcase of local dancing talent. A great variety of dance is on display- both adult and children, and include LA Dancers, Still Tapping, Fellahin, Spotlight Dance Academy, CK Crew, Minehead Dance Club and D.R.E.A.M.S. If you are interested in taking up dance, then come and see what the district has to offer. Dance styles include ballet, tap, jive, street dance , hiphop, pop and bellydancing … in fact, something for everyone.

Owing to the popularity of last year’s event, the show will last two nights to avoid disappointing people who were turned away previously, so get your tickets early!

TICKETS: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, ES40’s/Students £3.00

West Somerset Dance Festival Showcase

Dance in West Somerset enjoys enormous popular support and participation and Dance 2009 is here to show what has been happening. Groups from across West Somerset perform in a showcase of local dancing talent. A great variety of dance is on display- both adult and children, and include LA Dancers, Still Tapping, Fellahin, Spotlight Dance Academy, CK Crew, Minehead Dance Club and D.R.E.A.M.S. If you are interested in taking up dance, then come and see what the district has to offer. Dance styles include ballet, tap, jive, street dance , hiphop, pop and bellydancing … in fact, something for everyone.

Owing to the popularity of last year’s event, the show will last two nights to avoid disappointing people who were turned away previously, so get your tickets early!

TICKETS: Adults £6.50, Friends £6.00, ES40’s/Students £3.00

The Minehead & Exmoor Festival Orchestra in Concert

Conductor Richard Dickins, Leader Gonzalo Acosta

Brahms - Academic Festival Overture
Tchaikovsky - Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35: Gonzalo Acosta (violin)
Shostakovitch - Symphony No. 10 in E minor

Minehead and Exmoor Festival Orchestra was originally founded by Tim Reynish in 1963 and has been running since 1982 under Artistic Director, Richard Dickins. A core of the performers have been coming for all of that time. Others have Joined more recently and every season sees some coming for the first time.The players are drawn from all over the country but most come from the London area where many of them perform with well established orchestras and chamber groups: leader for this year’s Festival, Gonzalo Acosta is currently Associate Leader at English National Opera.

Richard Dickins is able to ensure the appearance of well established international soloists as well as up and coming stars. He is Director of Music at Imperial College, London and principal conductor at the Royal College of Music Junior Department. In 2001 he was elected to honorary membership of the RCM, an honour conferred by HRH the Prince of Wales.

“Music performed at a level of excellence always amazing to those who hear it, especially for the first time.”

TICKETS for all Orchestral Concerts: £12.00 (Students £3.50). Tickets for all concerts throughout the district can be obtained from the Regal Box Office during normal opening times from 22 June.

For information about other Festival Concerts, pick up a Festival Leaflet or go to www.mineheadfestival.co.uk

The Minehead & Exmoor Festival Orchestra in Concert

Conductor Richard Dickins, Leader Gonzalo Acosta

Wagner - Prelude Tristan and Isolde
Weber - Clarinet Concerto No.2: Sarah Thurlow (clarinet)
Rachmaninov - Symphonic Dances

Minehead and Exmoor Festival Orchestra was originally founded by Tim Reynish in 1963 and has been running since 1982 under Artistic Director, Richard Dickins. A core of the performers have been coming for all of that time. Others have Joined more recently and every season sees some coming for the first time.The players are drawn from all over the country but most come from the London area where many of them perform with well established orchestras and chamber groups: leader for this year’s Festival, Gonzalo Acosta is currently Associate Leader at English National Opera.

Richard Dickins is able to ensure the appearance of well established international soloists as well as up and coming stars. He is Director of Music at Imperial College, London and principal conductor at the Royal College of Music Junior Department. In 2001 he was elected to honorary membership of the RCM, an honour conferred by HRH the Prince of Wales.

“Music performed at a level of excellence always amazing to those who hear it, especially for the first time.”

TICKETS for all Orchestral Concerts: £12.00 (Students £3.50). Tickets for all concerts throughout the district can be obtained from the Regal Box Office during normal opening times from 22 June.

For information about other Festival Concerts, pick up a Festival Leaflet or go to www.mineheadfestival.co.uk

MATA Summer Show 2009 - ‘The Pirates of Penzance’

One of the most popular from the Gilbert & Sullivan stable, Pirates of Penzance is a show for all the family, with Pirates, Policemen, ‘Beautiful’ women, True Love and of course Deception, as well as plenty of singing and dancing.

This modern version developed by Simon Gallaher’s EssGee Entertainment brings G & S into the 21st century through modern orchestration, tighter, funnier scripts, a fabulous ‘megamix’ finale and a unique funky female chorus in three part harmony. It has been described as ‘Gilbert & Sullivan meets Pantomime’ and is a classic for the modern day audience. The show contains all the original songs - Poor Wandering One, I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, When a Felon (A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One), With Cat-like Tread and many more.

TICKETS: Adults £8.50, Friends £8.00, Students £4.50 Student Friends £4.00 Enquire for Group Bookings.

MATA Summer Show 2009 - ‘The Pirates of Penzance’

One of the most popular from the Gilbert & Sullivan stable, Pirates of Penzance is a show for all the family, with Pirates, Policemen, ‘Beautiful’ women, True Love and of course Deception, as well as plenty of singing and dancing.

This modern version developed by Simon Gallaher’s EssGee Entertainment brings G & S into the 21st century through modern orchestration, tighter, funnier scripts, a fabulous ‘megamix’ finale and a unique funky female chorus in three part harmony. It has been described as ‘Gilbert & Sullivan meets Pantomime’ and is a classic for the modern day audience. The show contains all the original songs - Poor Wandering One, I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General, When a Felon (A Policeman’s Lot Is Not A Happy One), With Cat-like Tread and many more.

TICKETS: Adults £8.50, Friends £8.00, Students £4.50 Student Friends £4.00 Enquire for Group Bookings.