From a tribute to Sting and The Police to a weekly cinema and lunch deal, there's plenty to enjoy in Taunton over the next week.
An accessible performance of a Julia Donaldson book and an author's event are also on the agenda.
A Tribute to Sting & The Police – Starring The Rozzers
A tribute band will bring the music of Sting and The Police to Taunton.
The Rozzers, led by frontman Owen James, will perform on Saturday, May 17, at the Brewhouse as part of their latest UK theatre tour.
Known for their faithful renditions, the band has performed at festivals and on cruise ships.
Their setlist includes hits such as Roxanne, Every Breath You Take, Fields of Gold, and Englishman in New York.
The concert starts at 7.30pm and will last two hours.
Tickets cost between £26 and £27 and are available to purchase at tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/a-tribute-to-sting-the-police-starring-the-rozzers.
A children's book is being brought to life on stage in an accessible performance.
The Detective Dog
Tacchi Morris Arts Centre will host a production of Julia Donaldson's award-winning The Detective Dog on Sunday, May 18, at 2.30pm.
The dramatisation by Tiny & Tall Productions includes puppetry, song, and 'magical scent technology'.
It will be performed in British Sign Language, alongside creative captions and spoken English.
The show is supported by Arts Council England and is suitable for ages three and up.
Tickets for the 55-minute show are £12 for adults, £10 for children under 16, and £40 for a family of four, and can be purchased at tacchi-morris.com/detective-dog.
Movie Mondays: Mr Burton
A film about a legendary Welsh actor is set to be screened in Taunton.
Mr Burton, the story of an actor's journey from a working-class background to international acclaim, will be shown at Taunton Brewhouse on Monday, May 19, at 11am.
The 124-minute film, starring Harry Lawtey and BAFTA winner Toby Jones, chronicles the life of Richard Jenkins, who becomes an actor with the help of his teacher.
Tickets for the screening are priced at £5.
Following the screening, attendees can join a lunch club offering a range of meals and drinks for £9, immediately after the film.
They can be booked along with tickets to the screening at tauntonbrewhouse.co.uk/events/mr-burton.
Patrick Galbraith – Uncommon Ground
An author is set to showcase his book, Uncommon Ground, in Taunton.
Patrick Galbraith will present his work at Brendon Books on Wednesday, May 21, at 7pm, with tickets available at ticketsource.co.uk/brendonbooks/patrick-galbraith-uncommon-ground/e-rrprqm.
The book explores public access to rural Britain and its implications.
This follows the largest UK land access protest since the 1930s, which took place in Dartmoor in January 2023.
Protesters demanded open access to all rural areas, arguing it would aid conservation and hold landowners accountable.
Galbraith investigates the validity of these claims, providing readers with a deep dive into the ongoing debate.
