Every Thursday we round up all the eye-catching events occurring in your area over the weekend and into the coming week.

Read on for not to be missed outings this week - but remember: this is just a few of the events that have caught our attention - there's loads more going on out there in your community.

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What's on in Shepton Mallet is brought to you by our sponsor The Bath and West Showground

Lost in Blue at Croscombe Village Hall

"Lost in Blue" written & performed by Debs Newbold - Croscombe Village Hall – Sunday 12 March at 7.00pm

On her 18th birthday Annie becomes convinced that she's responsible for the accident that has left her father Paul in a coma for the last 15 years. Her mother Sarah is struggling to keep things together, her aunt Candy eats optimism for breakfast and her new friend Leonard talks mainly to pigeons.

Meanwhile, Paul is hiding out in the bedroom of Vincent Van Gogh, nursing his guilt while the clock ticks and his family begin to question how long the machines should keep him holding on.

References to drug taking and occasional adult language

In February 2022 Lost In Blue ran for two weeks at the Lion & Unicorn, London, garnering two prestigious award nominations: the OffWest End (OFFIE) Award for Lead Performance in a Play and a Standing Ovation Award.

Tickets £11 Adult, £8 Under 25s, £8 Low-Income via https://takeart.org/whats-on or from The George Inn (cash only)

Doors 6.30pm. Unreserved seating. Bar (cash only)

"Lost in Blue" is brought to Croscombe by Somerset's rural touring charity Take Art and The Croscombe Frolics.

THE PILTON STAGE 2023 FINAL (1)

THE PILTON STAGE 2023 FINAL - Sat, 11 March 2023, 19:00 – 23:30 GMT THE PILTON STAGE Saint Mary's Lane Pilton BA4 4BB

This year for the first time there are two finals. If you are supporting a particular artist please check below to make sure that they are playing at this event prior to purchasing tickets. The second Final is on Saturday 18th March and the tickets for that event will be published shortly.

The first Final of The Pilton Stage 2023 and the culmination of months of preparation, performance and judging. The seven highly accomplished artists from all around the UK taking part in this event have already proven themselves worthy of their place in this first final and are all equally capable of winning.

Now it's time for them all to gather again in Pilton and to play for one last time to discover who will play at the world-famous Glastonbury Festival in June.

Finalists include:

• JEMMA JOHNSON (Derby)
• THE SCRIBES (Bristol)
• BETHZIENNA (Cardiff)
• MIKE DENNIS (Bristol)
• PRETTY BABS (Nottingham)
• CHEVY CHASE STOLE MY WIFE (Worcester)
• MALAVITA (Devon)

Doors open at 7.00pm with the first performance at 7.30pm.

The second final will be held on Saturday 18th March. Tickets for this second event will be published shortly.

Opening of Fiona Campbell's exhibition at Create@#8 in Shepton Mallet - 11am - 4pm Create@#8, Town Street

Fiona will showcase developing work following her 3-week residency in the empty shop space. This will feature suspended, wall-mounted and freestanding artworks. The work responds to entanglements and cycles in our natural world, using reclaimed materials.

The exhibition runs from the 11th to 19th March and is open from 11am-4pm daily.

For more information go to www.smartculture.org.uk

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Live: Manos Puestas Trio - Fri, 10 March 2023, 7pm-1-pm, The Art Bank Cafe, Shepton Mallet

Comprising 2 guitars, vocals and double bass, the Trio has many years experience between them, and all members have played throughout Europe including Montreux Jazz, WOMAD and Glastonbury Festivals

Re-interpreting jazz standards in a different style, Jon Lewis and Matt Sullivan play guitar with a Flamenco technique – that's right, not a plectrum to be seen! This brings a unique feel to the tunes, particularly those of Django Reinhardt, Charlie Parker and Thelonious Monk.

In 2014, Matt Watson of Oxford based Cuban big-band Ran Kan Kan joined them on double bass and vocals, enhancing the Latin feel and leaving lots of room for improvisation and up-beat danceable rhythms.

Doors open at 7, bar till 11. Music from 8/ 8.30.

Playing at Wells Film Centre this week:

• Champions [12A]
• 65 [12A]
• What's Love Got To Do With It? [12A]
• Creed III [12A]
• Cocaine Bear [15]
• Epic Tails [U]
• Puss in Boots: The Last Wish [PG]

Coming up at the Bath and West Showground

Antique & Collectors Fair - 17th March - 19th March 2023

Admission: £10 from noon on Friday. Saturday and Sunday entry £5

The biggest antiques event in the West Country returns to the Bath & West Showground. Hosting 600 stands in the charmingly unique shopping venue, you can be sure to find something of taste and discover plenty of antiques, vintage and collectors items to take home with you!

Antiques and vintage items range from vintage teddies, fine china, silver, jewellery, paintings, stamps, coins, postcards, silver, crystal, militaria, restoration products and luxury leather luggage… and that's just the beginning! Speak with IACF's informative and friendly dealers who are happy to help find the perfect antique for you!

Tickets are available online and at the door.