05b: Savour the moment – theatre, arts, film and music

Mr. Punch’s Folk Club

Organisation Name
Mr. Punch’s Folk Club
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

To enjoy traditional, country and folk music and give people an opportunity to perform.

When & where
Details in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
01934 712144
Cost
To be confirmed
Who can attend
Open to anyone who enjoys the music.
Support with attending
Not available at present.

Opera-goers

Organisation Name
Opera-goers
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Outings to theatre, opera and ballet

When & where
Day trips and outings by coach. Details published in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Suzanne Metters
Phone
01934 712515
Cost
Variable costs, depending on coach hire and ticket price
Who can attend
Open to all – please request to be put on mailing list
Support with attending
Coach transport & booked seats for the shows

Theale Film Club

Organisation Name
Theale Film Club
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

A club for people who enjoy getting together and watching the latest films on a monthly basis.

When & where
Theale Village Hall, once a month on a Sunday evening. Details in Wedmore News.
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
01934 712144
Website
http://theale.ws/theale-film-club/
Cost
Annual subscription of £16.00 for 12 films. Temporary membership for individual films available. Children free (aged 14 & under accompanied by an adult)
Who can attend
Open to anyone.
Support with attending
Contact Bernard to discuss.

Theale Players

Organisation Name
Theale Players
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

A local pantomime & village plays group based in Theale - always looking for new members!

When & where
Theale Village Hall, during productions. See Isle of Wedmore News or website below for news of events
Person to contact
Bernard Coulter
Phone
01934 712144
Website
http://theale.ws/theale-players-tarts/
Cost
Free, no subs
Who can attend
Anyone, even those who can't act (like most of the rest of Theale Players!)
Support with attending
Not available

Wedmore Arts Festival

Wedmore Arts Festival
Organisation Name
Wedmore Arts Festival
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

Wedmore Arts Festival is a ‘not for profit’ organisation which exists to promote the tradition of arts-based events in the area by staging a broad range of high-quality creative activities designed to bring together.

Next Festival is from 7th to 14th May 2022.

When & where
An annual event with many different acts, artists and performances in different venues.
Person to contact
Suzanne Metters
Phone
01934 807229
Website
http://www.wedmoreartsfestival.co.uk
Cost
Each event has a separate cost.
Who can attend
Open to anyone.
Support with attending
Call 01934 807229 or email

Wedmore Opera

Organisation Name
Wedmore Opera
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

A well established community group, involving local people to put on annual, high quality opera productions in Wedmore

When & where
Meetings and rehearsals for specific productions. See website or Isle of Wedmore News for details
Person to contact
Anne Richards
Phone
01934 743953
Website
http://www.wedmoreopera.com
Cost
Annual membership for chorus is £20
Who can attend
Open to anyone who has an interest in opera, singers and backstage crew
Support with attending
Contact Anne Richards to discuss.

Wedmore Theatre

Organisation Name
Wedmore Theatre
Wellbeing Theme Category
Purpose/role

A well established community theatre group, involving local people, to put on high quality theatrical productions.  New members and backstage crew always welcome.

When & where
Meetings and rehearsals for specific productions.
Person to contact
Anne Richards
Phone
01934 743953
Website
http://www.wedmoretheatre.com
Cost
No regular cost
Who can attend
Open to anyone who has an interest in drama, both on stage and backstage.
Support with attending
Contact Anne Richards to discuss.