YEOVIL'S premier entertainment venue, Westlands, has some exciting opportunities lined up for locals this June.

The West End hit performance 'The Simon & Garfunkel Story' will stop off in Yeovil on Friday, June 7, following a successful worldwide tour.

Tickets start at £28.50 for concessions, and £29.50 for general admission.

A spokespserson said: "Following SOLD-OUT performances in London’s West End, a Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story continues to stun audiences across the globe, making it a must-see international sensation.

"Using huge projection photos and original film footage, the international hit show also features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

"Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!"

On Thursday, June 13, Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt will visit Yeovil as part of their first tour in ten years.

Tickets cost £30, or £28.50 for concessions.

A spokesperson said: "Older but not really much wiser, they are returning to what they do best; sitting in traffic jams wondering if a different route would have been better, and then in the evening, presenting their new live show.

"What have they learned from a decade of following the news for Mock the Week and The Now Show? 

"What wisdom has experience taught them? And have they learned any new jokes? Let’s hope so. They promise they have."

On Friday, 21 June, Ed Gamble will be performing his Hot Diggity Dog show at Westlands Ballroom. Tickets cost £26.50.

A spokesperson said: "Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you. 

"There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

"Co-host of the award-winning mega-hit podcast Off Menu with James Acaster, judge on Great British Menu, Taskmaster champion and host of Taskmaster the Podcast, and has his own special Blood Sugar available worldwide on Amazon Prime.

"Also seen and heard on Mock the Week (BBC2), Live At the Apollo (BBC), The Russell Howard Hour (Sky), QI (BBC2), Would I Lie To You (BBC) and Sunday mornings on Radio X alongside Matthew Crosby."