Events

2nd – 5th February: The Hare and the Tortoise presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath. It’s the race of the decade between slow, steady tortoise and speedy, greedy hare. They’re fit, they’re keen, they’re completely mismatched! Surely it will all be over before it’s even begun? 01225 823409/448844

4th – 5th February: Activ-Ate! At-Bristol. Join the At-Bristol team and a variety of local experts to try your hand at bread making, smoothie making, Zumba classes, Wii fit activities and guided relaxation in the Planetarium and more as we explore the wonderful world of healthy living and mental wellbeing. Get active, experiment with food and… relax! 0845 345 1235

7th – 9th February: One Day Like This. Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton. 7.30pm. A hip-swinging, foot-tapping musical theatre extravaganza! Showcasing a kaleidoscope of hits from Hairspray, Wicked, Mamma Mia, The Wizard of Oz, Blues Brothers and Singin’ in the Rain. 01823 414141

8th February: You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy. Hatch Beauchamp village hall. 6.45pm (for bar and food). January 1945, Paris has been liberated. Christiane, an eccentric, acutely myopic Parisian girl waits at Gare du Nord for a ticket to England to be reunited with her fiancé. While she waits, this gloriously irrepressible mademoiselle recounts the story of her love affair with Cyril, a tongue-tied English teacher from Staffordshire. From a chance encounter at Cheadle tennis club, their story takes us through 1930s Paris and the trials of separation, when war interrupts their unlikely romance. 01823 481909

8th – 29th February: In the Zone tour. At-Bristol. How do athletes move so fast and jump so high? What happens inside our bodies when we’re ‘in the zone’? This year the Wellcome Trust is leading a London 2012-inspired UK-wide initiative – In the Zone – bringing to life the science behind your body and how it works during exercise, movement and rest. Come to At-Bristol in February to test your body to the max! See how high you can jump, look at your veins, test your reactions to light and sound and measure your speed on our very own running track! This exhibition, designed and delivered by At-Bristol, will tour the UK between March and September 2012 as part of In the Zone, engaging people of all ages with the science of our amazing human body relating to sport and movement. Help us test it out before it goes on tour! 0845 345 1235

10th February: You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy. Churchinford Village Hall. See 8th Feb for further details. 01823 601422

Until 10 February: The Boggling Brain show! At-Bristol.This is your last chance to discover the mysteries of your brain with The Boggling Brain Show. Find out what’s in our grey matter and how it works together to let us see, speak, move around, and even go to the toilet! Explore which parts of our brains will allow us to dance with skeleton Steve in this boggling family show! 0845 345 1235

11th February: You’re Not Like Other Girls Chrissy. Ashbrittle Village Hall. See 8th Feb for further details. 01823 672131

11th February: The Tempest. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath. 11.30am and 3pm. Age: 5+ Dive into the magic of Shakespeare’s Tempest with storyteller and actress Catherine Mallorie, in a dramatized storytelling of this entrancing play. 01225 823409/448844

11 February: The Glow Show! At-Bristol. Explore a whole spectrum of light-based phenomena in our brand new show The Glow Show! See the gleaming colours metals make under the At-Bristol flame gun and discover how scientists use colour to explore other planets. If that is not enough for you, see what substances look like under U.V. light, plus experiment with refraction to make the visible invisible – how illuminating! 0845 345 1235

11th February – 4th March: Shakespeare Unplugged. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath. Shakespeare deconstructed and reconstructed for a 21st century audience. 01225 823409/448844

11th – 14th February: The Judgement of Macbeth, the egg, Theatre Royal Bath. When trapeze artists are suspended from the ceiling of the egg, they are like Macbeths, stuck in limbo. They are left with only the big, black birds to judge them and their passionate love for one another as their lasting redemption. Age: 10+01225 823409/448844

11th – 19th February: Make a Robot! At-Bristol. Get creative and re-use everyday materials to make your own recycled robot! Cut and stick away to create your own robot friend! 0845 345 1235

12th February: Circle of Tales. A myth from Africa. Mark Village Hall. It all started so long ago, before there were any stories. One day a woman, called Mazanendaba, set out to search for stories. She hunted up and down mountains and through thick bush, asking the help of friendly and fierce animals, until wise Elephant told her where she could find the secret of wonderful storytelling. ‘Circle of Tales’ is told with African and English words and song, wood and wire puppets and the sweet, sweet sounds of music played on traditional African instruments. Puppetcraft will also be running a music workshop before the show for families from six years and up, who will get to play their lovely wood and metal instruments. 01278 641370

13th -17th February: Half term holiday fun, Hestercombe gardens, Cheddon Fitzpaine. Let your children get outdoor and active this February half term, with our exciting outdoor adventure days. Children can enjoy some muddy good fun and take part in a whole host of activities including mountain biking over the Quantocks, rafting, den building, bush craft, team games and survival skill. For children aged 8 – 16 years old. Price £23 a day. 01823 410236

14th – 18th February: The Hare & The Tortoise presented by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre. The Brewhouse theatre & arts centre, Taunton.10.30am and 1pm. It’s the race of the decade between slow, steady tortoise and speedy, greedy hare. They’re fit, they’re keen, they’re completely mismatched! Surely it will all be over before it’s even begun? 01823 283244

14th – 18th February: Strictly Gershwin English National Ballet. Bristol Hippodrome. A dazzling celebration of George Gershwin and the sparkling age of Hollywood music and dance. Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody in Blue’ and ‘An American in Paris’ combine with sensational choreography to conjure up the Silver Screen genius of Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gene Kelly. This glittering production recreates the magic of the big band era and Hollywood musicals, featuring a journey in dance from ballet to tap, ballroom to jazz, building to a breathtaking finale. 0844 871 7627
18th February: Shakeskids. the egg, Theatre Royal Bath. 11.30am and 3pm. Age: 7+. All the world’s a stage! This show is an introduction to Shakespeare seen through the eyes of Shakespeare’s clown, Will Kemp, brought to you by much-loved panto dame and Shakespeare expert, Chris Harris. 01225 823409/448844

21st February: Innocence, Fleur Darkin Company. Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton. Commissioned by Laban, SouthBank Centre, Warwick Art Centre, Jardin D’Europe, Pavilion Dance and Salisbury Arts Centre, The Blake Dyptich features a cast of 9 extraordinary musicians and dancers. Enter a place of mystery, enchantment and adventure. With unique intimacy, Innocence is an exceptional opportunity for 0-7 year olds (and accompanying adults) to enter performance playroom and explore and interact with the dancers and musicians in this beautiful and innovative dance experience. 01823 414141.

22nd – 25th February: Evita presented by Wellington School Drama and Music Departments. Great Hall, Wellington school. 7.30pm. The cast of Wellington School student performers will be supported by a professional 20-piece orchestra in the retelling of this moving story. Featuring one of Lloyd Webber’s strongest scores, the show features such classic songs as ‘Don’t cry for me, Argentina’, ‘Another Suitcase in another hall,’ ‘High flying,adored’ and ‘O, what a Circus’ 01823 668850

22nd February: The Secret Garden presented by Angel Exit. The Brewhouse theatre & arts centre. 7.45pm. Transplanted from India to a grey house on the Yorkshire moors, spoilt orphan, Mary Lennox, encounters locked doors, a curious robin and strange cries ringing down the corridor. Angel Exit unearth the dark heart of this classic tale and retell it in their trademark style, blending ensemble storytelling, striking physicality, beautiful puppets and original music. Age 6+. 01823 283244

28th February – 3rd March: The Wizard of Oz presented by Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society. Theatre Royal Bath. Hugely successful adaptation originally written for the Royal Shakespeare Company, based on the novel and 1939 film. Dorothy Gale is a teenager who lives on a Kansas farm who daydreams of going ‘over the rainbow’. Along with her house and her dog Toto, she is swept up by a tornado which drops her in the beautiful land of Oz. Here she befriends a scarecrow, a tin man and a cowardly lion and together they set off down the Yellow Brick Road to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz, each hoping he will be able to grant them their heart’s desire. But en route they are forced to contend with the Wicked Witch of The West. 01225 448844

3rd March: Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals. Castle Cary primary school. 3pm. ‘Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals’ follows the adventures of the charismatic singer and his animal band as they make friends, play games, contemplate the world and finally rock out at a grand dance contest. This lively enchanting show contains a unique mix of theatre, comedy, animation and original live music. 01963 350160.

4th March: Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals. Milborne Port Village Hall. 3pm. See 3rd March for further details. 01963 250063

Until 5 March LAST CHANCE! Winter night sky. At-Bristol. Journey round the Winter night sky for the last time this year observing the wonderful stars and constellations such as Cannis Major and Orion’s Belt. Plus learn why stars twinkle and where they come from! 0845 345 1235