Welcome to the Swan Theatre, Yeovil

Non-professional theatre produced professionally

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Upcoming Performances

The Haunting of Hill House by F. Andrew Leslie

18th November 2024 - 23rd November 2024

Ticket price: £12.50 (£8.00 on Magic Monday)
Cut off from the outside world by its remote location and shunned by all who know its forbidding and sinister reputation, Hill House has remained empty and silent except for the daily visits of its grumbling caretaker, Mrs. Dudley. Its isolation is broken by the arrival of Dr. Montague, an investigator of supernatural phenomena. His mission is to delve into the morbid history of the house and to come to grips with the occult forces that have made it uninhabitable for many years.

The Civic Players Present ‘The Murder Room’

4th December 2024 - 7th December 2024

This wonderful farce will keep you laughing throughout, with fun for all the family. A spoof of murder mystery plays taking comic timing and tongue in cheek comedy to its absolute limit!

A great play whether you're new to the theatre or a seasoned pro.

"Really a minor gem ... witty and sophisticated" ~ Newcastle Morning Herald

"Murder has never been this funny. A spoof of all crime thrillers ... it is good clean mirth all the way. The quick, smart, extremely well timed dialogue of Jack Sharkey comes through loud and clear [with] never a dull moment" ~ Times

"There are secret chambers, secret panels and trap lids galore. They're all operated by the most ridiculous contrivances and gloriously mucked up ... A high, mad melodrama" ~ Frank Harris

Kindertransport by Diane Samuels

20th January 2025 - 25th January 2025

Ticket price: £13.50 (£9.00 on Magic Monday)
Evelyn is happily settled into middle aged, middle class England. But when her daughter Faith discovers some old documents in the attic, she is forced to confront her past – the love, the horror and the humanity. In doing so she will learn to see her daughter in a new light.

First performed in London in 1993, the award winning Kindertransport is presented in commemoration of the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. It is a moving and ultimately uplifting story of hope and survival.

“Samuels has written the best play about the pain and passion of mother/daughter relationships.” The Guardian

“A powerful contribution to Holocaust literature….presented with emotional clarity and intense sympathy.” New Yorker

NT Live Presents: The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde

20th February 2025

Ticket price: £15.00
While assuming the role of a dutiful guardian in the country, Jack lets loose in town under a false identity. Meanwhile, his friend Algy adopts a similar facade. Hoping to impress two eligible ladies, the gentlemen find themselves caught in a web of lies they must carefully navigate.

Three-time Olivier Award-winner Sharon D Clarke is joined by Ncuti Gatwa (Doctor Who; Sex Education) in this joyful reimagining of Oscar Wilde’s most celebrated comedy.
Please note: This performance begins at 7pm

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We are constantly seeking to improve the theatre itself and the quality of our shows. We always welcome new members who bring with them new ideas, energy and commitment. So why not join us on stage and off?

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About the Swan Theatre Yeovil

The Swan Theatre Company is committed to developing the performing arts in Yeovil and performs six shows a year, providing a wide range of opportunities for our members to perform or work backstage. In addition the theatre is a venue which is used by other groups in the area. Through our Charity Nights we have helped local charities raise thousands of pounds for their charities

In addition to the six shows a year, from time to time, we present rehearsed readings and run workshops on technical and stage-related aspects. To reinforce our links to the local community we maintain close contacts with schools and colleges in the area to explore mutually interesting projects. We aim to provide an interesting and challenging theatrical environment for people of all levels of ability.

To keep you safe and comfortable, we have recently installed a new Ventilation System. Here is the feedback so far:

“Your new ventilation system made such a difference: the ambient temperature was totally comfortable, and so much better than previously. In fact, as usual for summer productions, I brought a fan with me – which stayed in my bag!” – “From our point of view as audience members, we felt comfortable and safe in enjoying the experience, because of the systems you have put in place. We felt that the auditorium temperature was perfect, and after such a hot day too”.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5

Based on the opinion of 27 people on Facebook reviews.

“Saw The Thrill of Love  last night. What a treat. Very well acted by all the cast but Ruth Ellis was superb. Do go and see the play if you can”.
Ruth Anne Sullivan
“A superb set which really ‘worked’, an excellent script, very apt lighting & sound and superb performances all round. Well done to all concerned! Please convey my appreciation of all the effort involved in bringing ’The Thrill of Love’ to the stage – it was really appreciated.”
Denny Robbins

 

 

” ‘Go Back for Murder’ was brilliant, first rate acting. The Swan always delivers excellence”.

Caroline Wallis-Newport

“A smashing piece of work from the Swan Theatre! Clever little vignettes perfectly mastered”

Sallie McCoy-Leveridge 

 

“We watched The Unexpected Man last night. Excellent!! Really interesting production, super performances by all three, the live music really helped give the production structure. Great evening of theatre”.  Dick

“Well, what can I say. Tonight’s performance of Macbeth was absolutely cracking! A beautiful set and an absolutely stellar cast!! My first time in an auditorium as a patron in 18 months and it was well worth the wait!! Great work tonight ladies and gents. I hope you have an absolutely wonderful rest of the run!!”

“Dear Team Macbeth,

Just home from a fantastic night at the theatre. Really was the complete performance – strong acting, theatrical choreography, great stage combat, super lighting and sound, fantastic apparitions and quite a bit of blood!

The audience were captivated throughout.  Well done all – so great to see the theatre back and storming it!

 

“My goodness you put your hearts into ‘Go Back for Murder’. Thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Well done all!”

Ruth Sullivan

“Absolutely brilliant performance!!!Totally absorbed into the reality of it all! Thank you for all your hard work & dedication bringing this play to life”

Alison Jackson

 

“Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the production of Macbeth that we attended last night. It was the first time we had seen the play and we were very impressed by the staging, the acting and the phenomenal line-learning ! We only booked the tickets in the morning and were very glad we did !”

“It was a tour de force from you all. Congratulations”

“What a great evening ! Brilliant Macbeth tonight. Thank you xx”

“I’m never happier then when I’m in a theatre. Loved it, especially the wonderful witches!”