Bath Life

Theatre

23 October
Rambert Dance Company
Rambert is at the heart of British dance, and returns to Bath with its award-winning formula of imaginative, ambitious and high-quality performances. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844

24 October
Kemp’s Jig
A much acclaimed one-man show, performed by Chris Harris, one of the South West’s most loved performers and the Theatre Royal’s pantomime dame for ten year’s running. A black tie event with fizz and finger food. The Masonic Hall; 01225 823485

26 – 30 October
Happy Now?
The second play in Next Stage’s autumn trilogy of modern writing, Happy Now? shows the flip side of the commitment and married bliss yearned for by Nick and Joe in The Things Good Men Do. The Mission Theatre;
01225 428600

29 – 31 October
Ben Hur
The epic story of the life and times of Judah Ben-Hur, whose extraordinary journey takes him from wealthy merchant to galley slave to champion charioteer and witness at the Crucifixion. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844

1 November
Frankenstein: The Year Without A Summer
This exciting play tells the story of Mary and Percy Shelley’s famous journey to Geneva in 1816 with poet Lord Byron, which saw her pen the classic Gothic horror, Frankenstein. Mission Theatre; www.missiontheatre.co.uk

3 – 6 November
Kupenga Kwa Hamlet
Using just a few props, two charismatic actors play all the roles in this unique version of Hamlet, telling the story in ‘township’ style with a simplicity that is filled with imagination. The Ustinov; 01225 448844

3 – 13 November
Blithe Spirit
Coward’s supernatural classic now plays Bath prior to a West End opening at the Apollo. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844

4 November
Bath Amnesty Films: Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Set in the days of the Cultural Revolution, this story follows two young men who are sent for ‘re-education’ in a remote mountain town and end up falling in love with the same seamstress. The Little Theatre Cinema;
www.bath.amnesty.org.uk

4 November
An Audience with Bert ‘Bomber’ Harris
For those with even a glimmer of an interest in history and World War 2, this solo show from Nick Lucas at The Rondo is a must-see; 01225 463362

5 November
Comedy Club Bonfire Night Special 
Dave Johns, winner os the Spirit Of The Fringe Award Edinburgh 1998 and Stan Stanley, runner up of the Daily Telegraph Open Mike Award 2002. Arc Theatre; www.arctheatre.org.uk

9 – 20 November
Love, Love, Love
Mike Bartlett’s new play follows one couple’s forty-year journey from initial burst to full bloom. Starring Simon Darwen, James Barrett, Daniela Denby-Ashe, John Heffernan and Rosie Wyatt. The Ustinov; 01225 448844

14 November
Flawless: Chase
the Dream
The stars of Streetdance 3D and Britain’s Got Talent present their first solo show. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844

15 – 20 November
Monty Python’s Spamalot
Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot  was nominated for no less than 14 Tony Awards, winning three, including Best Musical in 2005. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844

18 November
Bath Film Festival: Sing-along-a-Wicker-Man
Dust down your best Scottish accent, dress as your favourite character and join in the singing, buttock-slapping and dialogue of this horror classic at Komedia;  www.bathfilmfestival.org.uk

18 – 20 November
UTOPIA LIMITED or The Flowers of Progress
Three concert performances of Gilbert & Sullivan’s Utopia Ltd. Tickets available from Bath Festivals office: 01225 463362

19 – 20 November
The Factory
Award winning dance company Earthfall combines groundbreaking dance, image, film and live music in their latest production. University Theatre, Bath Spa University;
01225 463362

COMEDY

23 October
Paul Sinha
Razor sharp and intelligent. Paul Sinha headlines for this week’s Krater Comedy Club at Komedia. Also featuring Ryan McDonnell, Caimh McDonnell and MC John Robins;
www.komedia.co.uk
 
The Duck Variations & The Brothers
This rarely performed gentle comedy masterpiece by one of “the finest American Playwrights of his generation” (The Times), David Mamet, takes us to the park where two old men speculate on the universe and ducks. The Rondo; 01225 463362

24 Oct & 16 Jan
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience
Loosely-scripted ‘13th episode’ of the TV series which develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs. Komedia;
0845 293480

30 October
Ninia Benjamin
Relentless energy and ferocious stage presence. Ninia Benjamin headlines for this week’s Krater Comedy Club at Komedia. Also featuring Nick Doody, Ivo Graham and MC Mark Olver. www.komedia.co.uk

5 November
The Perfect Wife
Plested & Brown know funny. They have been the darlings of the Edinburgh Fringe for a while and now bring their latest hilarious piece to The Rondo. The Rondo; 01225 463362

6 November
Jimmy McGhie
Hilarious, self deprecating and lovable… A fantastic storyteller. Soon to appear on Russell Howards Good News. Jimmy McGhie headlines for this week’s Krater Comedy Club at Komedia. Also featuring Benny Boot, Marlon David and MC John Robins www.komedia.co.uk

20 November
Andrew Lawrence
Diverse, controversial and eloquent. Bang on the mark. Andrew Lawrence headlines
for this week’s Krater Comedy Club at Komedia. Also featuring Duncan Oakley, Chris McCausland and MC John Robins www.komedia.co.uk