Regal Theatre Programme

The Royal Ballet LIVE from The Royal Opera House – GISELLE

 Tuesday 3 March 2026 – 7:15pm

Peter Wright’s 1985 production of this quintessential Romantic ballet is a classic of The Royal Ballet repertory. Set to Adolphe Adam’s evocative score and with atmospheric designs by John Macfarlane, Giselle conjures up the earthly and otherworldly realms in a tale of love, betrayal and redemption.

Coffee Morning in the BarSaturday 7 March 2026 – 11.00 – 13.00 

AMAZING ANIMALS – The Animal Guyz

Saturday 7 MARCH 2026 – 2.30pm

Amazing Animals is dedicated to and celebrating all creatures great and small – the only show around where you get to see life-size crocodiles, sloths, reindeer, penguins, orangutans and maybe even a spraying skunk bursting out on to the stage right before your very eyes.  The heart-warming show is packed full of music, comedy and amazing animal effects is suited to all ages from toddlers to grownups.  Book your family in and come and have a roarsome time.

The Regal Film Society Screening – TBC (Cert 15)

Tuesday 10 March 2026 – 7:30pm

KAST OFF KINKS

Friday 13 March 2026 – 7:30pm

The Kast off Kinks Not to be missed! The current great line-up features Mick Avory (Founding member of The Kinks), Mark Haley (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1989-93), Mike Steed (bass/vocals) and Mike Pender and fronted by the equally talented and charismatic Robin Bibi (guitar/main vocals). Expect all the hits!

Exhibition on Screen – TURNER AND CONSTABLE

Tuesday 17 March 2026 – 7:30pm

A new documentary celebrates the 250th anniversary of Turner and Constable’s births, exploring their intertwined lives and legacies alongside a groundbreaking Tate exhibition.

Barnstormers EASY VIRTUE

Thursday 26 – Saturday 28  March -7.30pm

A complacent family, desperate to hang on to its position in local society and awaiting the return of its only son; fresh from his travels, he presents his new wife – an older woman from who knows where?  Easy Virtue is sharp and sassy, and a forgotten gem in the Coward repertoire.

SOMERSET OPERA

Monday 30 March – 7.30pm

Somerset Opera returns with Gilbert & Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance.  Following last year’s highly successful HMS Pinafore it will again be directed by Sarah Helsby-Hughes (who also directs at Buxton) with music from Sam Baker.

The Royal Opera LIVE from The Royal Opera House – SIEGFRIED 

Tuesday 31 March 2026 – 5:15pm

Barrie Kosky directs the third chapter of Wagner’s Ring cycle, featuring Andreas Schager as Siegfried, Christopher Maltman as Wanderer, Peter Hoare as Mime, and Elisabet Strid as Brünnhilde. Antonio Pappano conducts.

Tickets for all events may be booked in advance online at https://regaltheatre.co.uk/whatson or from the Box Office (Tel 01643 706430) between 9.30am and 12.00pm Monday – Saturday;

Police Notice

Please find attached this month’s Cyber newsletter, focusing on the topic of AI and online safety, ahead of Safer Internet Day on February 10th.

AI is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, but it is also being used by criminals to make scams more convincing and harder to spot. From realistic scam emails and text messages to voice cloning and fake images, AI-enabled cybercrime and fraud can affect anyone. This alert aims to raise awareness of how AI is being misused online and to share simple steps NHW coordinators can pass on to help keep their communities safe.

Attachments: feb-safer-internet-day-ai.pdf

Benefice Newsletter

Please find below the Benefice Bulletin for February and details of the Lent Reflections which begin on 25th February – one in each parish on four consecutive Wednesday evenings (7-8). I know travelling to other parishes may not be your usual habit, but please do make that extra effort – it’s a beautiful way to share with our fellow Christians. If you can drive, please offer a lift to those who can’t, and if you can’t drive, please ask!!

Many blessings

Kenneth

Grabbist Benefice Bulletin February 2026

Lent 2026