The Tales of Robin Hood. Join England’s Greatest Outlaw as he and his Merry Friends take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! Be swept along in the adventure as dynamic puppetry and colourful acting bring these much-loved tales to life. With comedy, derring-do and even interactive archery The Tales of Robin Hood is a quiver […]
Eddie Upton set up Folk South West in 1992 Eddie has a lifelong involvement in folk music, first as a hobby in Sussex in 1964 and then as a full time occupation from 1977. He has performed across Britain and Europe and in North America and from venues ranging from the Royal Albert Hall and […]
Original and traditional songs and tunes accompanied on melodeon and guitar with rare lyrical skill and sensitivity. Issy & David marry beautiful melodies and captivating stories that draw the listener right in making them one of the most engaging duos on the folk scene today. “A first rate tunesmith, a fine melodeon player and a […]
Jonathan Weeks is a collector and player of Medieval and early instruments. His interest in the subject began as an archaeology student in the 1970s. He has lectured widely on the subject since moving to Somerset in the 1990s and has been playing on the 3 holed pipe and drum at public events all over […]
Tim Laycock and Colin Thompson play traditional English folksongs and dance music on concertina, melodeon , fiddle and viola. Tim and Colin are former members of The New Scorpion Band and have been performing together for more than thirty years. In ‘From Brigg Fair to Strawberry Fair’ they perform some of the glorious folksongs and […]
Join our flamenco group performance on the church grounds in South Petherton and let us transport you to southern Spain. During our performance we will share with you the pure passion and exotic flavour of the dance! Get ready for foot stamping, finger clicking and expressive body movements! You’ll also enjoy live guitar music performed […]
The Somerset Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society We are a friendly group of dancers who love to dance and socialise. We have classes for both experienced and less experienced dancers including beginners. You don’t need a partner to come along and join us. There is a short workshop for half an hour […]
Morris with No Compromise, No Questions, No Answers and Attitude! Enigma Morris are a mixed Border side originally from South Petherton. Now practising in Stoke Sub Hamdon on Monday Evenings. For info contact lin@enigmamorris.comPhone or Text; 07568 180318
A dedicated group of ladies who perform many different styles of Middle Eastern dance, including Saadi, Baladi, folk, cabaret, Kaleegi, along with fusion styles of Bhangra and Gypsy Flamenco. Available to add some sparkle to any event, phone 01460 242260
The Blackrock School of Irish Dance, traditional Irish dance group based in Yeovil. Dancers range from 3-18 both boys and girls. Dance classes are on a Saturday morning 10-12 for beginners 10-13.30 for seniors. Contact details: Ellie Parcell – 07786862386 Email: Ellie.blackrockdancers@gmail.com
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