What’s on 16 JULY – 13 AUGUST MUSIC
16 JULY DUKE ELLINGTON’S SACRED CONCERT n Ellington’s exuberant and passionate jazz hymn to freedom will be performed by City of Bath Bach Choir. Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon; 01225 860100
16, 19 & 22-23 JULY DON GIOVANNI n As part of the Iford Festival, enjoy Don Giovanni by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Sung in English). The Peto Garden, Iford Manor, Iford;
ifordarts.co.uk
17 JULY PARTY IN THE PARK n A range of attractions including live performances from Gareth Gates, Leon Jackson, The Mend, Marvell, Leah McFall, Sean Rumsey and of kings and captains;
wegottickets.com
21 JULY SEASONS OF THE HEART n Ivor George stunningly recreates the sound, the look and spirit of John Denver. Mission Theatre;
missiontheatre.co.uk
22 JULY BRYHER n Inspired by the natural beauty of the South West, Bryher’s songs are carefully crafted and lyrically rich. Rondo Theatre;
rondotheatre.co.uk
25 JULY THE EBERLE STRING QUARTET n The Eberle Quartet formed in 1993. Their busy performing schedule has included repeated appearances in Ravello, Italy and numerous festival performances. Magdalen Chapel, Widcombe;
magdalenchapelbath.co.uk
29 JULY THE BARBERSHOP BELLES n An eclectic all-female vocal quartet. Magdalen Chapel;
magdalenchapelbath.co.uk
31 JULY RODELINDA n A rare and unique opportunity to enjoy excerpts from Handel’s magnificent opera, Rodelinda. The Chapel of St Michael Within;
stjohnsbath.org.uk
4 AUGUST SUMMER CLASSICS BATH n Violin Concerto by sibelius and Tchaikovsky’s symphony No.6. A Soloist performances from Ruth Palmer on the violin conducted by Jason Thornton. Bath Abbey;
bathphil.co.uk
6 – 7 AUGUST THE GLASTONBURY ABBEY EXTRAVAGANZA n An annual event staged at Glastonbury Abbey. This year will feature Status Quo, The Bootleg Beatles and Katherine Jenkins;
glastonburyextravaganza.com
8 – 14 AUGUST BATH FOLK FESTIVAL n An exciting festival, now in its second year, with gigs and concerts across numerous venues;
bathfolkfestival.org
COMEDY
20 JULY CLARE PLESTED: VEGAS, JESUS AND ME n Clare’s your classic Catholic Watford girl binge drinker. She’s both saint and sinner. The Rondo Theatre;
rondotheatre.co.uk
21 JULY EDINBURGH PREVIEW: MARK OLVER & JIM SMALLMAN n Bristol’s own Mark Olver was recently nominated for ‘Best New Show’ at the Leicester Comedy Festival for Portrait Of A Serial Killer. The Rondo Theatre;
rondotheatre.co.uk
22 JULY KRATER COMEDY CLUB n Comedy at its best at Komedia’s weekly comedy club. Featuring Loretta Maine, Roger Monkhouse, Sanderson Jones and compere Nick Page. Komedia;
komedia.co.uk
23 JULY EDINBURGH PREVIEW: ANDREW O’NEILL & DIANE SPENCER n Join the Rondo’s favourite metalhead transvestite, Andrew O’Neill along with stand-up Diane Spencer. The Rondo;
rondotheatre.co.uk
38 Bath Life
www.mediaclash.co.uk www.mediaclash.co.uk Bath Life 37 n Ministry of Burlesque’s High Tease, 29 July & 26 August, Komedia
UNTIL 16 JULY THE DECENT ROGUES n The Decent Rogues is the story of best friends, who are not only well-respected members of Edwardian village life but also gentleman crooks. Rondo Theatre;
rondotheatre.co.uk
UNTIL 13 AUGUST HENRY IV PARTS I & 2 n Thrilling, funny and majestic, Shakespeare’s Henry IV plays are both a drama of family life and a great English epic, revealing the complex relationships between fathers and sons. Theatre Royal; 01225 448844
19 JULY – 13 AUGUST THIS HAPPY BREED n Noël Coward turns his considerable artistry from the champagne-quaffing classes to the tea-drinkers. Theatre Royal;
theatreroyal.org.uk
21 – 23 JULY THE GRAPES OF WRATH n The Grapes of Wrath provides an all too timely examination of a nation in search of itself. The Egg Theatre; 01225 448844
26 & 27 JULY OLD AMERICANS n From one of the greatest
playwrights in the modern age – a selection of fascinating one- act plays, portraying elements of Tennessee Williams’s courage, sensitivity and humour. Ustinov Theatre; 01225 448844
29 JULY & 26 AUGUST MINISTRY OF BURLESQUE’S HIGH TEASE n Dig out your frock and finery and get ready for camp comedy, risqué song and Victorian villainy. Komedia;
komedia.co.uk
29 – 30 JULY CINEMA UNDER THE STARS n The Little Theatre and the Holburne museum are presenting a magical cinema experience for the whole family. See the animation of Roald Dahl’s Fantastic Mr Fox on 29 July and Master and Commander on 30 July in the Holburne Museum Garden. Gates open at 7.30pm and films begin at 9pm. Holburne telephone booking; 01225 388569
3 – 4 AUGUST THE TWO NOBLE KINSMEN n Shakespeare’s last and least- known play is brought to life in a short chamber performance with live period music. The Ustinov Theatre; 01225 448844
PERFORMANCE & FILM
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