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29/09/2026

George and the Drag Queen

Professional Theatre Show by Pipeline Theatre
Saturday 3rd October – 7.30pm at Whitstone School Hall!
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Tickets: https://takeart.org/event/pipeline-theatre—george-and-the-drag-queen?fbclid=IwdGRleAUkk2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPLYgyFl_CmoFm4h7CBIoAVIz0Fnb3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5mwh_gAmFhseeKjclnan948plsa1daw7vX9F1Io0NuYSOoxZH7jJlmsoIf7g_aem_JsX5bD16v1Z0rev8eZZnIA

A bittersweet, bonkers cake-mix of the epic and the outlandish, beaten together with the everyday, and the plain silly.

The setting: A village fete - bunting, cakes, outsize veg, and wasps.

The characters: Two bantering first-aid volunteers setting up their tent - George, a stand-in Grandpa for Maddy; and Maddy, a stand-in Granddaughter for George.
Oh, and one Lebanese Drag Queen - Eliana Sultana, booked to do the raffle, getting changed in the corner.

The drama:
In a ‘twist of fete’, their stories entwine with explosive results.Why has a Drag Queen been booked for a village fete? What is Maddy’s connection with Eliana’s boyfriend?
Where has George seen Eliana’s face before?
And just how allergic is Eliana to wasps?

Pipeline Theatre have an incredible pedigree of theatrical storytelling and were selected from over 50 other theatre companies by Take Art and the other South West rural touring schemes to support the development and a national tour of their new show “George and the Drag Queen”.

26/09/2026

George and the Drag Queen

Professional Theatre Show by Pipeline Theatre
Saturday 3rd October – 7.30pm at Whitstone School Hall!
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Tickets: https://takeart.org/event/pipeline-theatre---george-and-the-drag-queen?fbclid=IwdGRleAUkk2BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUPLYgyFl_CmoFm4h7CBIoAVIz0Fnb3NydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5mwh_gAmFhseeKjclnan948plsa1daw7vX9F1Io0NuYSOoxZH7jJlmsoIf7g_aem_JsX5bD16v1Z0rev8eZZnIA

A bittersweet, bonkers cake-mix of the epic and the outlandish, beaten together with the everyday, and the plain silly.

The setting: A village fete - bunting, cakes, outsize veg, and wasps.

The characters: Two bantering first-aid volunteers setting up their tent - George, a stand-in Grandpa for Maddy; and Maddy, a stand-in Granddaughter for George.
Oh, and one Lebanese Drag Queen - Eliana Sultana, booked to do the raffle, getting changed in the corner.

The drama:
In a ‘twist of fete’, their stories entwine with explosive results.Why has a Drag Queen been booked for a village fete? What is Maddy’s connection with Eliana’s boyfriend?
Where has George seen Eliana’s face before?
And just how allergic is Eliana to wasps?

Pipeline Theatre have an incredible pedigree of theatrical storytelling and were selected from over 50 other theatre companies by Take Art and the other South West rural touring schemes to support the development and a national tour of their new show “George and the Drag Queen”.

A new play from Pipeline Theatre presents George and Maddy - a pair of wise-cracking oddballs, set in that bastion of Englishness: a St. John Ambulance gazebo in a village fete. Oh, and Usman - a Drag Queen.

21/09/2026

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We are continuing to fund raise by applying to national and local grants (we are now up to £191,000) and the community share offer is still open for those looking to invest in the project!

21/09/2026

10/09/2026

We’re thrilled that the Amulet theatre is a Great British theatre finalist this award recognises theatres and their champions making an outstanding contribution to UK cultural life.

The Amulet has been nominated for the ‘Shining Star’ award this is awarded to an individual or a group of individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to create, save or adapt a theatre building for the community.
Whether through campaigning or leadership, these finalists have worked tirelessly to secure the futures of their local theatres. They represent people who know the importance of thriving theatres to the vitality and wellbeing of communities.

We are thrilled to announce the category finalists for the Great British Theatres Awards, recognising the theatres and their champions making an outstanding contribution to the UK’s cultural life.

Following an overwhelming response of nearly 200 nominations from theatres, cultural organisations and communities across the country, the finalists represent the breadth, ambition and vital role of theatre buildings in towns and cities nationwide.

Finalists include: BEAM Hertford Brixton House Chichester Festival Theatre Shakespeare North, Cambridge Arts Theatre, The Granville Theatre Citizens Theatre, Bradford Live The Questors Theatre Sherbourne Studio Theatre, Swan Theatre, Seaford Little Theatre, claybody theatre The Horton, Lower Marsh Arts Club (formerly The Glitch), The Nyth Cast Doncaster Derby Theatre Hoxton Hall Polka, The Theatre Chipping Norton Wolverhampton Grand Theatre Alexandra Palace Theatre Battersea Arts Centre - BAC National Theatre Theatre Royal Plymouth Dundee Rep Theatre New Vic Theatre Nottingham Playhouse Gosforth Civic Theatre Live Theatre Newcastle StoryhouseLive Buy The Amulet Leith Theatre

Joshua McTaggart, CEO of Theatres Trust, says, “The Great British Theatres Awards finalists represent the greatest cultural spaces and inspiring people this country has to offer. Theatres Trust knew there was a need to celebrate these theatres and the people who keep them buzzing, but the number of nominations was truly overwhelming. The judges had an incredibly challenging time choosing the finalists, and I want to extend my congratulations to every one of them. I can’t wait to celebrate our Great British Theatres in style this November.”

The awards form part of our 50th anniversary celebrations, marking five decades of championing the UK’s theatres and the communities that depend on them.

Two additional honours will also be awarded at the inaugural ceremony. The Great British Theatre 2026 award will be selected by the judging panel from the category winners, and the Great British Theatres Lifetime Achievement Award will be selected by Theatres Trust.

The winners will be revealed at the Great British Theatres Awards ceremony at Central Hall Westminster on Monday 2 November 2026.

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