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Calendar Girls
Tim Firth's stage adaptation of the award-winning film, about a group of Yorkshire WI members who pose nude for charity. The production stars Lynda Bellingham, Camilla Dallerup, Jan Harvey, Sue Holderness, Deena Payne, Lisa Riley, June Watson and Ruth Madoc. Kevin Sacre plays Lawrence the photographer and Joe McGann is John.
When
Feb 6-8, 7.30pm, Feb 9-11, 8pm, mats Feb 8, 11, 2.30pm
Your Last Breath
Curious Directive presents this modern theatre piece, featuring maps, motherhood, myths and modern science around the Nordic mountains.
Judgement Of Macbeth: Theatre Royal Bath & Cirque Bijou (Over 10s)
Actors and aerial circus performers explore Shakespeare's drama.
When
Feb 11, 13, 7pm, Feb 12, 5pm, Feb 14, 2.30pm
Shakespeare Unplugged
Shakespeare for the 21st century including Macbeth with trapeze artists and contemporary East End soap opera.
When
From Feb 11, Mon-Sun, times vary, ends Mar 4
Tempest: Catherine Mallorie (Over 5s)
Adaptation of Shakespeare's drama for a young audience.
When
Feb 11, 11.30am & 3pm
Bath Philharmonia
The orchestra performs Debussy's Clair De Lune, Rodrigo's Concierto De Aranjuez featuring guitarist Gary Ryan, Mascagni's Intermezzo and Mendelssohn's Symphony No 4.
Kemp's Jig
Chris Harris presents a solo show telling the true story of Will Kemp, Shakespeare's favourite comic actor, who morris-danced his way from London to Norwich as a publicity stunt.
Neighbourhood Watch
The Stephen Joseph Theatre Company presents Matthew Cottle, Eileen Battye, Terence Booth, Alexandra Mathie, Amy Loughton and Richard Derrington in Alan Ayckbourn's 75th play, a comedy-drama about a group of vigilantes.
When
Feb 13-15, 7.30pm, Feb 16-18, 8pm, mats Feb 15 & 16, 18, 2.30pm
Shakin Up Shakespeare (Ages 8-12)
Learn about the playwright's language and create writing based on his work.
Super Sonic Sonnets Workshop (Ages 10-14)
Create a piece of writing based on Shakespeare's poems.
Theatre Review Group (Ober 18s)
Group led by experienced journalist Joe Spurgeon.
When
Feb 14, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Trapeze Workshop (Ages 6-11)
Trapeze Workshop (Over 12s)
MacHamlear: Episode 1: The Egg's YPT & Theatre Royal Bath (Over 7s)
Soap-style drama featuring Shakespeare's storylines.
Shakespeare's Bit On The Side: The Egg (Over 12s)
Dance and drama inspired by Shakespeare's work.
The Rape Of Lucrece
Makin Projects presents Olivier Award nominee and RSC actor Gerard Logan actor, in the first ever solo adaptation of William Shakespeare's brutal narrative poem about the crime of rape and its aftershock. Directed by Gareth Armstrong. Not suitable for under 12s.
MacHamlear: Episode 2: The Egg's YPT & Theatre Royal Bath (Over 7s)
Soap-style drama featuring Shakespeare's storylines.
Mayday Mayday
A solo show in which Tristan Sturrock recalls the day he fell off a wall and his life changed forever, in a performance which also features music, slapstick and special effects.
Shakespeare's Bit On The Side: The Egg (Over 12s)
Talk aimed at demystifying The Bard's language, plus a drama.
MC'ing Masterclass
The Two Noble Kinsmen
Just Enough Theatre Company presents a chamber production of Shakespeare's least-known drama, complemented by live period music.
Shakes-Kids: Chris Harris Productions (Over 5s)
Solo show introducing Shakespeare to children.
When
Feb 18, 11.30am & 3pm
The History Cycle
Roughhouse Theatre and New Old Friends present an historical drama based on Shakespeare's history plays, dealing with the fortunes of five English kings. The production will make use of original text plus modern additions.
When
Feb 19, 7pm & 8.45pm
The King's Speech
Adrian Noble directs Charles Edwards, Jonathan Hyde, Emma Fielding and Joss Ackland in David Seidler's original drama which tells the story of how King George VI conquered his stammer with the help of speech therapist Lionel Logue.
When
Feb 20-22, 7.30pm, Feb 23-25, 8pm, mats Feb 22 & 23, 25, 2.30pm
Twelfth Night
Faction Theatre Company present a physical rendition of Shakespeare's romantic comedy.
When
Feb 20 & 21, 8pm, mat Feb 21, 1.30pm
Midnight At The Boar’s Head
Fine Chisel Theatre presents a musical celebration of Shakespeare's minor characters, which features acoustic folk and performance storytelling.
Venus And Adonis & Silly Songs Of Shakespeare
Ben Crystal's adaptation of Shakespeare's erotic poem, followed by Shakespeare-inspired musical comedy from Old New Friends Theatre Company. Directed by Shane Morgan.
Midnight At The Boar’s Head & Silly Songs Of Shakespeare
Fine Chisel Theatre presents a musical celebration of Shakespeare's minor characters, followed by Shakespeare-inspired musical comedy from Old New Friends Theatre Company.
Tiny Tempest: Catherine Mallorie (Ages 18 Months-4 Years)
A Shakespearean story for pre-schoolers.
Charles Dickens: A Life: Talk
Author Claire Tomalin discusses the author's life and work.
When
Feb 24, 12noon, 1.15pm lunch
Cost
£10, £22.50 inc meal
Silly Songs Of Shakespeare
Old New Friends Theatre Company presents a musical comedy inspired by the works of Shakespeare, with songs including Rock'n'Roll MacBeth, Hum Along With Hamlet and The RP R&J Rap.
Richard III
The Egg and YPT present Shakespeare's history drama, interpreted as a study in what happens when a sociopath is allowed to take power.
When
Feb 25 & 26, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Wizard Of Oz: Bath Operatic And Dramatic Society
When
Feb 28-Mar 3, 7.30pm, mats Feb 29, Mar 2 & 3, 2.30pm
Red Light Winter
Richard Beecham directs Adam Rapp's Pulitzer Prize-winning drama in which two friends find themselves caught in a love triangle with a beautiful prostitute.
When
From Mar 1, Mon-Sat 7.45pm, no eve perf Mar 5, 7, 7.45pm, extra eve perf Mar 7, 7pm, mats Sat 2.30pm, post show discussion eve perf Mar 15, 7.45pm, ends Mar 31
Cost
£19.50, concs £14.50
MacHamlear: Episode 3: The Egg's YPT & Theatre Royal Bath (Over 7s)
Soap-style drama featuring Shakespeare's storylines.
Shakespeare's Bit On The Side: The Egg (Over 12s)
Amateur and professional performances inspired by Shakespeare's work.
The World Of Downton Abbey: Talk
When
Mar 2, 12noon, lunch 1.15pm
Cost
£10, £22.50 inc meal
Boxed Romeo And Juliet
Box Clever Theatre Company presents a shortened adaptation of Shakespeare's tragedy, aimed at a young audience. Directed by Ria Parry.
When
Mar 3, 11.30am & 3pm
MacHamlear: Episode 4: The Egg's YPT & Theatre Royal Bath (Over 7s)
Soap-style drama featuring Shakespeare's storylines.
Shakespeare's Bit On The Side: The Egg (Over 12s)
Performed extracts from Shakespeare's most blood-curdling scenes.
Stomp Masterclass
Learn the musical theatre's performance techniques.
When
Mar 3, 10.30am-12noon, 12.30pm-2pm, 3pm-4.30pm
Cost
£40 inc performance of royal circle
Stomp
Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell's percussion-based show, featuring contemporary music, routines and choreography.
When
Mar 8, 10, 8pm, Mar 5-7, 7.30pm, Mar 9, 5pm & 8.30pm, mat Mar 10, 2.30pm
One Little Word: M6 Theatre Company (Over 3s)
Theatre piece for children about making friends.
When
Mar 7-9, 10.30am & 1pm, Mar 10, 11.30am & 3pm
The Drifters
The soul and rhythm'n'blues outfit celebrates its 55th anniversary with hits and songs from its album Five Decades And Moore.
Funny Peculiar
Bill Kenwright presents Craig Gazey in Mike Stott's award-winning comedy-drama about a frustrated small-town grocer and his pursuit of free love. Directed by Bob Thomson.
When
Mar 15-17, 8pm, Mar 12-14, 7.30pm, mats Mar 14 & 15, 17, 2.30pm
Theatre Review Group (Ober 18s)
Group led by experienced journalist Joe Spurgeon.
When
Mar 13, 7.30pm-9.30pm
The Owl And The Pussycat: Hiccup Theatre (Ages 3-7)
A theatrical adaptation of the classic children's rhyme.
When
Mar 24, 11.30am & 3pm
Gravity
Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company presents Nigel Hastings in Arzhang Pezhman's drama in which a secondary school physics teacher clashes with disruptive pupils. Directed by Rae McKen.
The Taming Of The Shrew
The RSC presents David Caves as Petruchio and Lisa Dillon as the object of his fortune-hunting attentions, in Shakespeare's comedy-drama about a headstrong woman who finally meets her match in love. Directed by Lucy Bailey.
When
Mar 27-31, 7.30pm, mats Mar 28 & 31, 2.30pm, captioned mat perf Mar 28, 2.30pm
BalletLORENT: Underneath The Floorboards (Under 5s)
An interactive dance-theatre show geared towards young children, featuring original songs and fun-filled adventure.
When
Mar 29 & 30, 10.30am & 1pm, Mar 31, 11.30am & 3pm
The Balloon Gardener: Circo Ridiculoso (Over 4s)
A comedy-drama with balloon sculptures.
When
Apr 2, 11.30am & 3pm
Kid Carpet & The Noisy Animals: Kid Carpet & Theatre Bristol (Over 3s)
A mixture of comedy, animation, music and storytelling about a charismatic singer and his animal band.
When
Apr 3 & 4, 11.30am & 3pm
Landscapes: Mimika Theatre (Ages 4-11)
An interactive puppet show, in which the characters travel and learn about different landscapes.
When
Apr 6 & 7, 10am, 12noon, 2pm & 3.30pm
Theatre Review Group (Ober 18s)
Group led by experienced journalist Joe Spurgeon.
When
Apr 10, 7.30pm-9.30pm
Me And The Sea: Touched Theatre (Over 6s)
Visual storytelling from Touched Theatre.
When
Apr 13 & 14, 11am & 3pm
Voyage Of The Nutjellynana: Angel Heart Theatre (Over 3s)
The adventures in space of three cuddly toys.
When
Apr 21, 11.30am & 3pm
Abigail's Party
Mike Leigh's 1970s suburbia-set comedy drama, in which a drinks party descends into a night of revealing prejudices and rising tempers. Jill Halfpenny features as Beverly. Directed by Lindsay Posner.
When
Apr 23-25, 7.30pm, Apr 26-28, 8pm, mats Apr 25, 28, 2.30pm
Grisly Tales From Tumblewater: Teasel Theatre (Over 8s)
Adaptation of Bruno Vincent's children's novel.
When
Apr 27, 10.30am & 7pm, Apr 28, 11.30am & 3pm
Much Ado About Wenlock
Vamos Theatre, in association with The Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, presents a drama performed in mask, telling the true story of the first Olympic Games of the modern era, which took place in a Shropshire village in 1850.
When
May 5, 11.30am & 3pm
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