The Avalonian Free State Choir is holding this special concert to celebrate 25 years of singing a Capella for our local communities.  Our repertoire is drawn from our own English musical culture as well as songs expressing rhythms, cultures and languages from around the globe. Come and join our celebration of singing, including special guest acts. Tea & cake will be available in the interval and the bar will be open after the performance. This is a family-friendly event. 

Sunday 22nd October 2017, 3pm

Tickets:  Adult £8 and Concessions £4

Award-winning comedian Mark Watson – as seen on ‘Have I Got News For You’ and ‘Would I Lie To You?’ – brings his MW Tour to Wells

Sunday October 15th, 8pm (doors open 7pm)

Tickets from £17

Presented by Plosive Productions, Long Paws Comedy Club and Impatient Productions.

The Crucible: This gripping drama exposes what happens in a small, tight-knit community when personal grievances collide with lust and superstition, fuelling widespread hysteria. Miller’s timeless parable attacks the evils of the terrifying power of lies and false accusations and its depiction of bigotry and deceit is a timely parable of our contemporary society.

Wednesday 27th to Saturday 30th September, 7.30pm

Tickets:  Full £11 and Concession £9

By Dylan Thomas

Directed by Christopher Scott

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s West Country Tour 2017

Tuesday 13th June at 7.30pm

Enchanting storyteller Sarah Mooney weaves magical tales for all the family. Sarah is resident Storyteller on the S.S Great Britain and was storyteller in residence for the Roald Dahl foundation.

Family Storytelling at 3pm on Saturday June 10th in the Theatre bar (unreserved seating)

The ancient craft of storytelling is brought to life by award winning storyteller Sarah Mooney and incredible musician Jerome O'Connell. They will be telling The Handless Maiden and Skeleton Woman.

Red Stories at 7.30pm on Saturday June 10th in the Theatre bar (unreserved seating)

Rex The King is the story of a Somerset darts champion who ruled the world, but lost it all – it’s a theatrical tale that’s witty, uplifting and ludicrously tragic. Expect blood and sweat, tears and beers, not to mention plenty of songs and silliness.

Rex The King at 7.30pm on Saturday June 3rd in the Theatre bar (unreserved seating)

Alf has an eye for other people's possessions. Especially belongings of sentimental value. He snatches and grabs without a thought for other people’s feelings. But it's time for him to change tack and learn that there are better ways to play!

Roll up, set a sail and join Alf as he gallops through the blustery wood, along the seashore and revels in wonder as the circus comes to town.

Full of imaginative play, original songs and vibrant characters - 'Alf the Highwayman' is a show for all the family with plenty of chances to join in and no frights!

Winner of Best Children’s Show, Shaftesbury Fringe 2016.

Wednesday 31st May 11am and 2pm in the Theatre bar (unreserved seating)

The smallest city in England hosts a BIG weekend of comedy.

Now in its third year, the Wells Comedy Festival in association with Brothers Cider features more than 35 shows in four Wells venues over the bank holiday weekend of May 26-28.

2017’s programme includes shows from Stewart Lee, Milton Jones, Sara Pascoe, Bridget Christie, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Richard Herring, Angelos & Barry, Paul Foot, Hal Cruttenden, Nish Kumar, Kieran Hodgson, Simon Munnery, Ed Gamble, Adam Riches, John Kearns and Sarah Kendall. Plus loads more!

May 26th-28th

Tickets from £6

This is a Long Paws Comedy Production

The show features the songs from the ska/pop band Madness and was named after one of their popular hit singles. Premiering at the Cambridge Theatre in 2002. Our House was the winner of the 2003 Olivier award for Best New Musical and has since gone on to tour both nationally and internationally to great acclaim. Songs include House of Fun, My Girl, Baggy Trousers, Driving in My Car, Tomorrow’s Just another Day, Embarrassment and It Must be Love. This toe-tapping, two-tone, London love story has plenty for everyone to enjoy.