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Benefice Newsletter 24th September 2021

RAPHAEL REVEALED  @ Regal Theatre, Minehead

The Regal Theatre is delighted to announce it is now bringing international art exhibitions to Minehead, beginning with Raphael Revealed, on Tuesday 12^th October at 7.30 pm.

Marking the 500^th anniversary of Raphael’s death, the greatest exhibition ever held of his works took place in Rome, with Exhibition on Screen (EOS) granted exclusive access to this once-in-a-lifetime show.

With over two hundred masterpieces, including paintings and drawings – more than a hundred brought together for the first time – and loans from the Louvre, Uffizi, National Gallery of Art, the Prado Museum and more, the exhibition and this film provide an unprecedented opportunity to see the breadth of Raphael Sanzio da Urbino’s skill, creativity and ingenuity.

Award-winning director Phil Grabsky provides a fresh look at this giant of the Renaissance and shows why he is considered one of the all-time greats.  The film covers Raphael’s life in Rome, including unique footage of the ancient Rome that was such a powerful influence, including rare footage of Nero’s Golden House that Raphael himself visited.

More than just a painter, Raphael was one of the most extraordinary artists of the Renaissance but is often misunderstood or mythologized. This extraordinary exhibition allows Raphael, for the first time, to be truly revealed.

‘‘… the most influential of European artists and his works still speak to us today…” FT Weekend

Tickets costing £10 and may be purchased online at www.regaltheatre.co.uk or from the Regal Box Office – opening hours are 9.30am to 12.00pm Monday to Saturday or by telephone only (01643 706430) from 1.30pm to 4.00pm.  Runtime 93 minutes.

Other forthcoming EOS exhibitions to be screened at the Regal Theatre Minehead include The Danish Collector: Delacroix To Gauguin on Tuesday 30^th   November 2021 and Pissaro: Father Of Impressionism, Tuesday 24^th May 2022.

For more information contact Monica Hartwell 01643 703921 or monica.hartwell1@btinternet.com

The full scope of the talents of the residents of Timberscombe was on display at the Village Hall on Saturday and Sunday. Crafts of all sorts, some of which were for sale, made for a very colourful show.

Thank you to the 20 plus exhibitors plus all the visitors who came to view . Thanks should also go to Mr. B with his coffee wagon , serving lovely beverages and cakes. It was a very happy occasion, particularly after all the months of not being able to get together.

Next year, hopefully, we shall be able to hold a normal Timberscombe Show and if anyone has ideas for new classes or changes in the format, we would love to hear from them.

Wendy Cook 01643 841471

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The Regal Theatre, Minehead is truly ‘open for business’ once again, with a busy programme of live theatre, concerts, films and live screenings booked, and new events being added to the Programme almost daily, including plans for virtual Gallery Tours and Talks from some high profile speakers.

Forthcoming events include two screenings of the Cliff Richard Great 80 Tour (31^st Oct & 6^th Nov) and the excitement of 007 in No Time To Die on  Nov 26^th , with various films, plays and concerts in-between.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS: 30th September, 1st & 2nd October 7.30 Theatre: Talking Barnstormers  Tuesday 5th October 7.30pm Film: Parasite  Friday 15th October 7.30pm Live Band: Wish We Were Pink Floyd  Wednesday 20th October 7.30pm Theatre: Louisa Life Boat Story  Sunday 31st October 7.30pm Screening: Cliff Richard – The Great 80 Tour Tuesday 2nd November7.30pm Film: On The Rocks  Wednesday 3rd November 7.30pm Theatre: The Pantaloons – The Strange Case of Dr Jeckyll & Mr Hyde  Saturday 6th November 7.30pm Screening: Cliff Richard – The Great 80 Tour  Friday 19th November 7.30pm Live Band: 60s Explosion – Story of the Searchers  Friday 26th November 7.30pm Film: No Time To Die  Saturday 4th December 7.30pm Concert: Chamber Orchestra of the West  Tuesday 7th December 7.30pm Film: The Truth

For details of what’s on, do visit the Theatre website at www.regaltheatre.co.uk

Tickets can once again be booked on line, or via the Box Office 01643 706430, open Monday to Saturday 9.30 -12 noon; the Box Office can also be contacted by phone only from 1.30 – 4pm Monday to Saturday.

It’s wonderful to be reconnecting with audiences – old and new! – after so many months of lockdown. And to be welcoming new volunteers bringing skills and enthusiasm to the Regal Theatre. But we do need to find a new treasurer as our current Treasurer gets ready to stand down after many years of managing our finances quite brilliantly.

If you’re interested in any aspect of volunteering with the Theatre, do drop a line to volunteer@regaltheatre.co.uk or call 01643 706430 or 01643 703921