2025/26
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AUTUMN 2025
Deformed Surfaces, Uncovering Somerset Landscapes Exhibition
Millfield Senior School, 10th September – 10th October
Wednesday – Saturday, 9.30am-5pm / Free admission to all
RNCM Chamber Music Concert/Q&A
Millfield Senior School, 10th September, 7.15-9pm / Free admission to all
Join us for a very special evening of music and conversation, as 4th-year and postgraduate string players from the Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) share the stage following a remarkable month-long tour of South Africa, where they performed Schubert’s String Quintet in venues across the country. This intimate concert will feature both ensemble and solo string performances, showcasing the individual artistry of each player. We’re also delighted to introduce our new graduate accompanist, Yiyi Su within the ensemble. Beyond the music, the evening will include a Q&A session—a chance for students and audience members to hear first hand about life at music college: the challenges, the highlights, and the unforgettable experiences that shape young musicians. This is a rare opportunity to connect with a group of performers whose deep friendship and shared passion for music shine through in every note they play. Don’t miss what promises to be a moving and memorable event.
‘Not Yet. Not Then’. A level Drama Devised Theatre
Millfield Senior School, 16th September, 7.15-8.45pm / Free admission to all
Inspired by the ideas and characters of Own Sheer’s groundbreaking play Pink Mist, our A level drama students showcase their theatrical creativity as they perform their own devised work. Expect highly physical and engaging short pieces, performed with skill and impact.
Millfield StiX Together
Millfield Senior School, 1st October, 7.15-8.45pm / Free admission to all
Open to drummers and percussionists of all ages and abilities, this new ensemble offers a fantastic opportunity to develop ensemble skills and gain valuable performance experience. Led by Mr. Rigby, the group will meet for creative workshops each half term, focusing on rhythm, collaboration, and musical creativity in a fun and supportive environment. Don’t miss the chance to be part of something dynamic and inspiring — come make some noise with us!
Tea and Music
Millfield Senior School, 2nd October, 4-5pm / Free admission to all
Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea, treats, and talent! Enjoy a cup of tea and something sweet while supporting our young musicians (Grades 1–5) as they showcase a varied mix of instrumental and vocal solos. This informal performance opportunity helps students grow in confidence and gain valuable experience. Tea is served at 4pm, with performances beginning at 4.15pm. We’d love to see you there!
Minerva Lecture: Kriss Akabusi
Millfield Senior School, 2nd October, 7-8.30pm / Free admission to all
Former British sprinter and hurdler, Kriss Akabusi will speak about his background, journey and career as anelite athlete. He willl cover the topics of diversity in sport, teamwork and realising your dreams. Kriss is an internationally-renowned athlete, broadcaster and motivational speaker.
Act 5: GCSE Drama Devised Theatre
Millfield Senior School, 2nd October, 7.15-8.45pm / Free admission to all
How can you use theatre to tell your own stories? Join our GCSE drama students as they perform their final devised pieces; short, powerful pieces of theatre created using their own voices, ideas and creativity.
Johnson Sessions
Millfield Senior School, 4th October, 7.15-9.45pm / Free admission to all
We’re kicking off the new school year with a fresh take on a much-loved event. Now held in the Johnson Hall Foyer, this intimate space offers a more relaxed atmosphere, with easier access to the servery for drinks and snacks. As daylight pours in, the setting feels beautifully connected to our school’s surroundings—perfect for an evening of live music. ome along and unwind with a mix of cover songs and original pieces, performed by our talented students. It’s the Johnson Sessions, reimagined.
Evening Recital
Millfield Senior School, 6th October, 7.15-9.15pm / Free admission to all
Join us for the first Recital Evening of the school year, featuring solo performances from some of our most accomplished musicians—Grades 6 and above. We are especially proud to showcase our A level music students, who take to the stage after months of dedicated preparation. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear a wide range of repertoire performed with skill, expression, and maturity by our senior musicians.
Concert Band: Community Partnership
Millfield Senior School, 8th October, 7.15-9.30pm / Free admission to all
We’re excited to continue our dynamic collaboration with the Somerton Concert Band as we head into our fourthear of music-making together!
If you play a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming, multi-generational ensemble and be part of something special. Our recent performance at the June 2025 Community Day, featuring timeless hits from across the decades, was a brilliant celebration of shared musicianship. Playing alongside experienced musicians is a great way to build confidence, improve sight-reading, and develop ensemble skills. All abilities welcome—if you play a wind or percussion instrument, we’d love to have you on boardMeyer Theatre Launch: 30th Anniversary Season
Millfield Senior School, 9th October, 7.15-8.15pm / Free admission to all
This events marks not only the start of another season of engaging and creative theatre productions performed in the Meyer Theatre, but also celebrates 30 years of the theatre itself. Join students from across the Dance and Drama programme as they perform sneak previews of forthcoming shows and highlights from the past 30 years of stagecraft.
Minerva Lecture: Dr Anna Beer
Millfield Senior School, 6th November, 7.15-8.15pm / Free admission to all
Fellow of Kellogg College, Oxford, Dr Anna Beer is early-modernist, biographer and feminist cultural historian. She will be talking about her journey as an academic, navigating the creative industries and her research on the lives of important individuals, from Walter Raleigh, Shakespeare and Milton, to women in English literature and classical music.
Wells Cathedral School, 8th November, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm / open to pupils currently in Years 5 and 6
Year 9 & 10 Drama Production: ‘Tuesday, Alison Carr’
Millfield Senior School, 13th November, 7.15-8.30pm / Free admission to all
Light, playful and a little bit sci-fi, Tuesday starts as an ordinary day that suddenly turns very weird indeed when a tear rips across the sky. The first performance project for our Year 9 drama students, who join our Year 10s in a production which touches on themes of friendship, sibling love, family, identity, grief, bullying, loneliness and responsibility. In the process we might just learn something about ourselves as well as some astronomical theories of the multiverse…
Millfield Senior School, 18th November, 4.15-5.30pm / Free admission to all
Join us as we share a selection of short performances from the Dance and
Drama programme, ranging from works in progress to polished performances in a supportive and informal event, with tea, cake
and a very warm welcome.Be a Specialist Musician for a Day
Wells Cathedral School, 19th November, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm / Year 6 and above.
These days are aimed at pupils who have a real passion for music and have already reached a certain level of proficiency (not beginners). They are ideally suited to pupils in Year 6 and above.
Minerva Lecture: Peter Jewell
Millfield Senior School, 20th November, 7.15-8.30pm / Free admission to all
Peter Jewell will give a Minerva Lecture on his life within the Law profession as part of Futures Week Peter is currently Managing Director at Resolve Law Group Limited. Peter’s talk will be both interesting and interactive and should be attended by anyone interested in a career in Law in the future.
Concert Band: Community Partnership
Millfield Senior School, 26th November, 7.15-9.30pm / Free admission to all
Following a fantastic joint rehearsal in October, we’re excited to continue our fourth year of collaboration with the Somerton Concert Band. This project offers woodwind, brass, and percussion players a chance to make music in a fun, multi-generational ensemble—perfect for building confidence and ensemble skills. All abilities welcome!
Millfield Senior School, 26-28th November, 7.15pm-8.30pm / Free admission to all / book via Eventbrite
100 years is a long time to be asleep… Our annual dance production is an exciting and modern theatrical retelling of Sleeping Beauty, imagining her to fall asleep in 1925 and awake in 2025. Showcasing the outstanding choreographic and performance work from the dance programme, it promises to bring the classic tale up to date with dynamic and expressive movement.
Tea and Music
Millfield Senior School, 27th November, 4-5pm / Free admission to all
Join us for a delightful afternoon of tea, treats, and talent! Enjoy a cup of tea and something sweet while supporting our young musicians (Grades 1–5) as they showcase a varied mix of instrumental and vocal solos.
This informal performance opportunity helps students grow in confidence and gain valuable experience.
Tea is served at 4pm, with performances beginning at 4.15pm. We’d love to see you there!Music at Millfield
Millfield Senior School, 1st December, 7.15-9.30pm / Free admission to all
This winters’s Music at Millfield concert takes a new direction, celebrating the richness and variety of instrumental music through a stunning programme of small ensemble performances. Set in the beautiful Johnson Hall, the evening will feature the String Orchestra, Symphonic Winds, Sinfonietta, and the Jazz Band—now under exciting new direction—alongside a diverse selection of chamber groups. From classical to contemporary, this concert showcases the artistry and energy of our instrumentalists, offering a vibrant musical journey with no vocals—just instruments in the spotlight.
Senior School production: Shakespeare in Love
Wells Cathedral School, 3rd December (7.00pm – 9:30pm), 4th (7.00pm – 9:30pm), 5th (2.00pm – 5.00pm & 7.00pm – 9:30pm) and 6th (7.00pm – 9:30pm) December 2025
Tickets available via the Cedars Hall website: (https://cedarshallwells.co.uk/whats-on/)A level Music Study Day
Wells Cathedral School, 10th December @ 9.30am – 4.00pm
Focused on Jazz 1920-1960; exam board categorisations dixieland/early, swing/big band, bebop and cool.
E-mail music@wells.cathedral.school for more information/to enquire about your school joining the day
SPRING 2026
Be a Specialist Musician for a Day
Wells Cathedral School, 14th January 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm / Year 6 and above
These days are aimed at pupils who have a real passion for music and have already reached a certain level of proficiency (not beginners). They are ideally suited to pupils in Year 6 and above.
Songs from the Shows
Wells Cathedral School, 18th January 2026, 7-9pm
Tickets available via the Cedars Hall website: https://cedarshallwells.co.uk/events/songs-from-the-shows-3/Be a Specialist Musician for a Day
Wells Cathedral School, 11th March 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm / Year 6 and above
These days are aimed at pupils who have a real passion for music and have already reached a certain level of proficiency (not beginners). They are ideally suited to pupils in Year 6 and above.
Wells Cathedral School, 14th March 2026, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm / open to pupils currently in Years 5 and 6
Senior School production: School of Rock
Wells Cathedral School, 16th, 17th and 18th March 2026 @ 7.00pm – 9:30pm
Tickets available via the Cedars Hall website (https://cedarshallwells.co.uk/whats-on/)
SUMMER 2026
Be a Specialist Musician for a Day
Wells Cathedral School, 6th May 2026, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm / Year 6 and above.
These days are aimed at pupils who have a real passion for music and have already reached a certain level of proficiency (not beginners). They are ideally suited to pupils in Year 6 and above.
Wells Cathedral School, 13th June 2026, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm / open to pupils currently in Years 5 and 6
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