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Participate

Participate

Participate

Whatever your age, ability, background or interests, there’s something for you at The Octagon & Westlands.

With a full programme of exciting opportunities for our communities to unleash their creativity, unlock new interests and skills, and be entertained across the region. From parks to community centres, from high streets to village halls, from Yeovil to Langport, and from Wincanton to Chard, we’ve got something going on across Somerset.

Whether you attend regularly or whether you have never set foot in a theatre before, we offer lots of opportunities to watch, take part and get involved, so come and join us and be a part of something wonderful.

We deliver programmes and activities that benefit health and wellbeing, enrich learning and education in and outside school that inspires and celebrates young talent. Creating work that will support local artists and tell ‘local stories’. Our work seeks to improve inclusion and remove barriers, whatever they may be, so that everyone is able to enjoy and benefit from the creative arts.

Octagon Academy: Bollywood Dance

Have a look at our creative engagement programmes to see how you can get involved.

Participation 

If you love to sing, were born to dance, have a flair for acting or simply want to get fit we’ve got something for you! From weekly participations classes to workshops and holiday activities, there is lots to choose from for all ages and abilities.

Octagon Academy: Inclusive Pottery Workshop

Arts for Health & Wellbeing

Find out about our specialist support-led sessions that support treatment, recovery and long-term wellbeing across Somerset.

Arts for Health & Wellbeing: Movement Through Cancer project

Creative Learning & Education

Discover more about our schools’ programme.

BSO Schools Concert

Artist Support 

Find out what support we offer for emerging and established artists to fulfil their potential and sustain creative, successful careers here in Somerset.

Artist Support: Little Bulb Theatre Co.

Talent & Career Development 

Are you a young person looking to get involved and find out more on careers in the arts on and off stage, see how we can support you.

Work Experience

Access & Inclusion Schemes 

Discover more about our Accessible Ticket Scheme to shows and events, SHiNE Bursary Fund for participation classes and Octagon Buddies Scheme.

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