Bond fans queued round the block to be there at the Wellesley cinema’s Skyfall premiere. The new 007 film opened simultaneously at over 700 cinemas around the UK, and for once our local picture house was right there in the front row. “We’d sold 170 tickets in advance, which is pretty much a record but …
Wellington Operatic Society is searching for young actors to star in ‘Oliver’, next spring’s production at The Wellesley. The process of finding them and turning well-behaved youngsters into convincing urchins and pickpockets will take six months., Director John Walker and Choreographer Charlie Evans held the first of two ‘Oliver Workshops’ at the Arts Centre in …
“Powerful and horrifying….beautifully and excellently delivered by a master of his craft…You will rarely have the chance to experience great poetry brought to life this well. If you love poetry, Shakespeare, or just a good story brilliantly told don’t miss this show.” FRINGE REVIEW ***** ‘Sensational.’ SIR TREVOR NUNN “Great acting meets classic writing….an engrossing …
GREAT stand-up comedy is no longer only available in the big cities! Here in Wellington our very own Wellesley Theatre hosts its third successful Comedy Night this week. Taking place on the second to last Thursday of the month, the event which this time is on Thursday July 19th has headline act Mike Gunn, who …
As Somerset as cheddar cheese or draft cider, The Wurzels hold a place in most West Country hearts. On July 7th they’re playing in Wellington. Forty years on since the unlikeliest hit record since Benny Hill and Ernie the milkman, the Wurzels are honouring our town. The band had a Number One hit, and even …
Wellington is lucky to get the chance to see Matt Richardson. Less than three years after his comedy debut he’s becoming one of the hottest names on the circuit. Matt has appeared in the Finals of some of the biggest stand-up competitions in the country, including the prestigious ‘So You Think You’re Funny’, The Chortle …
Where else but Clayhidon’s annual Moonstock Festival can you listen to great music, drink local ales and ciders straight from the cask, and enjoy a mind-blowing view across the Culm Valley to the Blackdown Hills beyond? Events kick off at 5pm on Friday, May 25, and run for three days until Sunday evening – for …
