Buy The Amulet

20/08/2026

We had a great time at the Mid-Somerset Show this year lots of interest in our new DJ learning programme and the campaign, stay tuned for more info coming soon.

14/08/2026

This Sunday we will be at the Mid-Somerset show! Come and find our stall, ask us questions about the campaign, fundraising and the community share offer.

And fill out a short survey for our new DJ programme in collaboration with Interim Spaces, Art Bank & Big Fam Disco, check out some of our DJ, sound and light equipment and see if it’s for you!

12/08/2026

Buy The Amulet are pleased to reveal we are working in collaboration with Interim Spaces , The Art Bank and Big Fam Disco to create a programme of DJ experiences for young people in Shepton Mallet. We have started by asking them what they would like with a survey at the Sunday Market and will be consulting again at this Sunday’s Midsomerset Show; where we will have DJ, sound and lighting equipment for young people to experiment with and to share possible ideas.

Plans so far include a pop-up hangout space built by young people in the town centre and DJs running training sessions in the Art Bank, plus later performance opportunities at the Sunday Market and in Shepton’s venues.

If you have your own ideas then please find us at the Mid-Somerset show and fill out our survey!

05/08/2026

The Amulet began life in 1975 with a fly tower, two-storey dressing rooms and seating that lifted to reveal a sprung dance floor. Shepton was not messing about.

Our look back traces the building from its days as The Centre through the fake Roman amulet that gave it a new name, its closure and the long-running effort to bring the theatre back.

Read more:
https://sheptonmallet.nub.news/news/local-news/shepton-amulet-history-from-1975-theatre-to-comeback-bid-304190

20/07/2026

NOTICE to all members (shareholders) of the Amulet! Our first Annual General Meeting will take place on Thursday 23rd July 2026 at Shepton Mallet Library. Please aim to arrive by 6:45pm for the meeting which will start promptly at 7pm.

The meeting agenda has already been emailed out. The formal part of the meeting should not take more than one hour and there will be time for informal conversation afterwards. Thank you once again to each and every one of our 300+ members for your support.

- Directors - The Amulet Centre Limited

15/07/2026

Sound on! Have a listen to a recent interview on BBC Radio Somerset!

15/07/2026

Theatres Trust have published their annual register of theatres under threat and the Amulet has once again been included.

This year’s Theatres at Risk Register consists of 39 theatres, which all have strong architectural merit, cultural heritage or value to the local community as performance venues. We are thrilled that the Amulet has once again been included in this list as it provides much needed support for current and future funding bids.

They noted that it’s a unique part of Shepton Mallet’s heritage. Opened in 1975 as The Centre, it was gifted to the town by the Showering family as part of a major regeneration project, creating a lasting cultural legacy. The building is a rare example of Brutalist architecture in Somerset and is home to what is believed to be the UK’s last surviving motorised seating ceiling, an extraordinary piece of theatre engineering. For decades, The Amulet has brought theatre, live music and film to the community, making it a vital cultural hub for Shepton Mallet and the surrounding area.

The risks they pointed out included repeated proposals for conversion into flats and retail space. It remains vulnerable because redevelopment could permanently remove one of the area’s few theatre venues and a cultural gift originally intended for the people of Shepton Mallet.

They added The Amulet has huge potential to become the cultural heart of Shepton Mallet once again. The theatre remains largely intact, meaning it could be brought back into use for live performance, cinema, arts, and community events with relatively little alteration. With no comparable venue in the town and strong local demand, community support has been overwhelming. Since 2023, our campaign has been working to secure the building, backed by positive public consultation and successful pop-up events. Our vision is to restore The Amulet as a thriving community-owned venue that not only brings arts and culture back to Shepton Mallet but also helps drive the regeneration of the town centre.

03/07/2026