Saba Douglas-Hamilton rose to fame as an elephant conservationist and TV presenter on the BBC series This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries. Saba is giving a talk on the 21st April at The Brewhouse in Taunton – offering theatre goers an evening of exciting wildlife stories and intimate behind the scenes tales of her life at Elephant Watch Camp with her young family. Full story: Read more
Sherborne Abbey first as ‘Strictly’ dancers perform with internationally acclaimed virtuoso violinist
Some of the country’s finest musicians join internationally acclaimed virtuoso violinist and composer, Adam Summerhayes, on 1st May in Sherborne for what is an unexpected addition to the award-winning Festival’s 2015 programme with ‘Strictly Viennese’. What makes the event even more spectacular is the guest appearance of World and European Latin American dancing champions, and Strictly Come Dancing professionals, Matthew and Nicola Cutler who will enchant the audience with exceptional, world-class dance and of course a Viennese Waltz! Full story: Read more
FORMER FASHION STUDENTS GET TEETH INTO WOLF HALL
A group of former Yeovil College students have worked on costumes for the forthcoming BBC adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s prize winning novel Wolf Hall. The highly anticipated series presents an intimate portrait of Thomas Cromwell and his rise to power. From humble beginnings as a brewer’s son in Putney to principal advisor to Henry VIII, Cromwell develops into a pragmatic and accomplished power broker capable of navigating the corridors of power and deadly political intrigue. Full story: Read more