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Wed 28th November to Sat 1st December, Sat 1st December at 7:00pm |
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From the innovative and award-winning Big State comes a darkly comic and hilariously surreal new show set in a field hospital somewhere in time. The cast of characters find themselves in a crazed and desperate world where everything makes perfect sense and there's a reason for everything as long as they're ingenious enough to find it. Developed with writer John Nicholson from Peepolykus and director Andy Burden, Big State once again combine film with live action opening the floodgates of the celluloid world and releasing cavemen, Kung Fu, coq au vin and road-kill. Jump in for a mind-bending trip amongst the defibrillators. “Highly anarchic, yet taut and disciplined to the nth degree... a surreal and hilarious evening” - Venue Magazine |
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| Tickets: £8.50, Concessions £7.00 | Comedy | |||||
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| Dale Wasserman (based on the novel by Ken Kesey) | ||||||
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Wed 5th December to Sat 8th December at 6:30pm |
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Playing Up return with another classic, sell-out show. One of the most moving stories of hope ever written, this play (based on Ken Kesey's famous novel) follows the irrepressible McMurphy as he engages the ice cold Nurse Ratched in a battle of wills and inspires the other patients to slowly rebel and, in so doing, find themselves again. |
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| Tickets: £7.50, Concessions £5.00 | Drama | |||||
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Wed 12th December at 1:30pm |
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A wonderful variety of light opera, comic songs and entertaining verse and prose. The Three Men's company are made up of David Higson, John Marsh and Jeremy Watkins - together they have played across the country and as far as Geneva, giving highly entertaining performances in aid of Charity. This afternoon's concert will be giving to Supporting Disabled In Need. |
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| Members: £3.50, Full: £4.50 | Music | |||||
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| By Rogue Theatre (with writing from Anna Maria Murphy) | ||||||
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Thu 13th December at 7:00pm |
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Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show follows the unusual stories of three acts; Sirus (The Man Who Knows), Svetlana (The Living Doll) and Lo-Lo (The Clown). Journey through the doors of the imagination into a world of mystery, spectacle and horror. Based on poems and text written by Anna Maria Murphy (Kneehigh Theatre, The National Theatre, BBC Radio 4) and combining Rogue's daring style. With live music, illusion, side-splitting comedy, dance, explosive physical theatre and compelling narrative. Madame Lucinda's Wonder Show is designed for adults and young adults aged 10+. |
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| Tickets: £8.50, Concessions £8.50 | Physical Theatre | |||||
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Fri 14th December to Sat 15th December at 7:00pm |
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Bristol's highly acclaimed comedy improvisation company Instant Wit are delighted to be returning to the Rondo. Instant Wit is a completely improvised show that brings you sketches, gags, songs, surreal situations, flying packets of Instant Wit and prizes - and all shaped entirely around audience suggestions. It's a must for those who prefer their comedy fast-paced and with a slightly unusual edge. |
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| Tickets: £8.50, Concessions £7.00 | Improvisation | |||||
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| By Doc Watson and Peter Smart | ||||||
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Wed 19th December at 7:00pm |
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An evening of Ghostly Spirits! An evening of High Spirits! An evening of stories, poems and songs performed by Messers Charles Dickens and Wilkie Collins in a celebration of Christmas. It's Christmas time and magazine editor Dickens is planning his special bumper edition. However, time is running out, and the printers are waiting for the final copy. In desperation Dickens invites his friend, Collins to help. Why not join in the fun as members of the audience are invited to decide what should stay in and what should be left out? |
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| Tickets: £8.50, Concessions £7.00 | Drama | |||||
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Thu 20th December to Fri 21st December at 7:00pm |
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Stackridge have been purveyors of quirky, whimsical, decidedly English pop music since 1970. Impossible to categorise, their highly eclectic repertoire comprises elements of progressive rock, classic pop and music-hall style humour. Now in 2007 the original core members of the band - Andy Davis, Mutter Slater, Crun Walter and James Warren have reformed and taken their extraordinary show on the road to the delight of long-standing fans and new listeners alike. |
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| Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 | Music | |||
The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
