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Jane Eyre Revival Returns to Taunton Stage with Live Wire Theatre Saturday, September 6, 2025 janeeyre bronte theatre revival adaptation taunton livewire drama alisoncampbell performance Charlotte Brontë’s enduring masterpiece, Jane Eyre, returns to the stage this autumn at Taunton Brewhouse in a powerful revival of the acclaimed Live Wire Theatre production. Set to perform on Saturday, September 27, the play … Read More
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Somerset’s Beloved Village Pub, The Bird in Hand, Hints at Exciting Revival Tuesday, May 6, 2025 pub somerset northcurry reopening village community hospitality taunton revival announcement The Bird in Hand, the only pub in the quaint Somerset village of North Curry near Taunton, has sparked excitement by hinting at a much-anticipated comeback. After closing its doors in July last year, many feared the end of a … Read More
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