Calendar of Events in Somerset for November 2017
The Hunting of the Snark 
Enter the imaginative world of Alice in Wonderland creator, Lewis Carroll, in this brand new, highly original, ultra-modern adaptation inspired by his much loved classic poem.
RICH HALL'S HOEDOWN
Rich Hall's critically acclaimed new show begins its second leg of touring. There has never been a better time to be an American comedian in the UK.
Ballet Cymru: The Light Princess
A new full-length ballet for 2017 with a new score by brilliant Welsh harpist, composer and recording artist Catrin Finch in collaboration with The Riverfront Theatre in Newport, The Light Princess is the lightest and brightest dance event of the year.
The Christmas Artisan Markets
(10 Nov - 12 Nov)
Start your Christmas shopping off in style with our fabulous array of artisan stalls. Wander through the medieval rooms of the Palace filled with ideas, inspiration and unique gifts from local artisans.
The Christmas Artisan Markets
(10 Nov - 12 Nov)
Start your Christmas shopping off in style with our fabulous array of artisan stalls. Wander through the medieval rooms of the Palace filled with ideas, inspiration and unique gifts from local artisans.
National Theatre Live: Hamlet
Academy Award nominee Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC's Sherlock, The Imitation Game) takes on the title role of Shakespeare's great tragedy.
The Christmas Artisan Markets
(10 Nov - 12 Nov)
Start your Christmas shopping off in style with our fabulous array of artisan stalls. Wander through the medieval rooms of the Palace filled with ideas, inspiration and unique gifts from local artisans.
Saba Douglas Hamilton: A Life with Elephants
Join Saba Douglas-Hamilton, the highly acclaimed elephant conservationist and wildlife TV presenter of This Wild Life and Big Cat Diaries, live on stage for an evening of exciting animal stories and intimate behind-the-scenes tales of life in Kenya with her young family.
Desert Island Discs Live: An Evening With Michael Eavis
A rare opportunity to hear from the man behind the country's most iconic music festival
Jacqui Dankworth and Charlie Wood Just You, Just Me
Multi award winning vocalist, Jacqui Dankworth, is joined by acclaimed American pianist-vocalist, Charlie Wood, and a stellar group of musicians, for a unique concert of duets celebrating a century of song.
Wannabe: The Spice Girls Show
From the chart stomping 'Spice Up Your Life' through to the hip shaking 'Who Do You Think You Are?', they will take you on a Spice World journey that will make you Zig-A-Zig-Ahhhh.
The MET Opera: The Exterminating Angel
The Exterminating Angel has its Met premiere this season. The 2016 opera, co-commissioned by the Met and sung in English, is based on the screenplay by Luis Bunuel and Luis Alcoriza for the acclaimed 1962 Bunuel film.
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