The season will open with the “Red Line Theatre” touring company who have added Cheddar to their list of Somerset dates, and who will be here on Thursday, 23rd September 2010. Their play “Inspector Drake & The Black Widow” is the latest in the Inspector Drake series. Written by David Tristam, the plays are surreal and sophisticated farces, and much laughter is guaranteed. The play starts at 7.30pm. Tickets: £8.50/£7.50 cons.

Another coup we are planning is an evening with TV presenter, naturalist, adventurer and writer, Steve Backshall. Steve is a leading presenter working for the BBC's Natural History unit and has appeared in programmes such as Lost Land of the Tiger, Lost Land of the Volcanoes, Springwatch Trackers, The Really Wild Show and Expedition Borneo. His current hit series on CBBC, "Deadly 60", is about the world's 60 most dangerous animals and has won Steve a BAFTA for Best Children's Presenter. It promises to be a fascinating, illustrated evening detailing Steve's exploits and experiences, and will take place on Wednesday, 1st December 2010.