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Wed 2nd May at 8:00pm |
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The flamboyant chameleon of words, music and socio-political tirades, multi-award-winning New York sensation Taylor Mac sings of life and love, doubt and fear. Funny and moving with a sweet, powerful voice, this is an evening of gender-bending surrealism that explores the human condition and global politics. Oh, and he plays the ukulele. “One of the best things on the stage in New York.” - The New York Post. “Flawless, beautiful and charming... his smart, funny, tragic songs are life-affirming.” - The Scotsman. |
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Thu 3rd May to Fri 4th May at 8:00pm |
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‘Seen your nose lately? Of course not! It?s on the moon!’ Two fabulous one-act plays directed by Rondo Director Andy Burden (The Chronicles Of Hoggett & Webb, Scarlatti In Paradise) and scripted by Steve Hennessy (Rasputin) exploring the bizarre world of Russian writer Nikolai Gogol. A major hit in Bristol last autumn, The Inhabitants Of The Moon Are Noses is an often hilarious and sometimes moving forty-minute journey through the life and mind of Russia's most eccentric writer. Diary Of a Madman is Gogol's darkly funny, mad masterpiece - one of the one hundred books you should read before you die. “A lyrical, melancholy, zany farce... first-rate: a hilarious, tight studio piece.” Venue. |
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Sat 5th May at 8:00pm |
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Canadian Juno award winner James Kelaghan is a commanding performer with a rich baritone and faultless guitar style. He develops an intimate rapport with his audience through his stories and humour - and then leaves them spellbound with passionate renditions of songs that touch on universal emotions and relate historical songs to the present. He tours with two first rate musicians; brilliant bassist Hugh McMillan (of Spirit of the West) and young female fiddler from Canada's West Coast, Jaime R.T. Supported by Cara Luft. |
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Thu 10th May to Sat 12th May at 7:30pm |
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Three couples have moved into identical houses on a ‘superior’ new development. Their ideal homes! But things are not as idyllic as they seem. Combine mothers-in-law, fancy dress costumes, an old flame who is suicidal and an incorrect party date and you have a recipe for total confusion! A mind-boggling, hilarious performance from the Unity Players guaranteed to entertain. |
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| By Neil La Bute | ||||||
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Wed 16th May to Sun 20th May at 8:00pm |
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Is it excusable to hurt others in order to make a point? Is it justifiable to ask someone to change themselves for you? How far would you go for ‘love’? Adam begins a relationship with the intriguing and fiery Evelyn - not knowing that it could cost him more than he bargained for: his friends, his morals, perhaps even his own identity. |
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Wed 23rd May at 8:00pm |
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Songs of love, loss, joy and the sometimes beautiful, sometimes harsh world of Scotland's Gaelic-speaking islands are a natural part of Christine Primrose's life. With a voice that translates the depth of meaning and emotion of the Gaelic language into universal human experience, Primrose?s unparalleled gift is to bring the world to her islands and her islands to the world. |
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Thu 24th May at 8:00pm |
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Singer and banjo player Charlie Parr captures the intense sound of the folk music of America's frozen north. His raw voice, lightning finger-picking and plaintive but wry songs have made him one of the most important contemporary protagonists of American folk. A captivating sound featured in the Coens' ‘O Brother Where Art Thou’ meets the timeless music of Bob Dylan. |
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Fri 25th May at 8:00pm |
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Leading the next generation of folk artists, Lau blend accordion, fiddle, guitar and voice to create a rich and glowing sound. Together their influences span the UK - from Scottish fiddler Aidan O'Rourke, to Orkney born Kris Drever and down to Martin Green in the east of England - the combination creates a modern sound informed by age-old traditions. |
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Sat 26th May at 8:00pm |
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Singer and guitarist Alasdair Roberts was at the forefront of the massive rise in popularity of young British folk artists. Now seen as part of a highly successful and surprisingly fashionable scene, Roberts epitomises the originality of young folk musicians who reveal both an in-depth knowledge of the folk tradition whilst absorbing the influences of Americana, singer-songwriters and indie music. |
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Sun 27th May at 8:00pm |
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Singer Shirley Collins has been pivotal figure in the folk music world for nearly half a century, her choice of repertoire and her approach influencing dozens of English singers. In this special performance, Collins brings to life the amazing year she spent travelling the isolated, rural areas of the Southern States of America alongside musicologist Alan Lomax. |
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Wed 30th May at 8:00pm |
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One of the foremost song writers in the UK, writing songs for Eddie Reader, KD Lang, Natalie Imbruglia and many others. With numerous television appearances to his credit, Boo is a major scoop for The Rondo. His stage persona is powerful and charismatic and his songs range from the beautifully melodic to the fabulously catchy.?His latest album ‘Harmonagraph’ has been a triumph. “nderstated genius...” - Uncut. “Full of the simple pleasures good music can bring.” - The Daily Telegraph |
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Thu 31st May at 8:00pm |
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“I'm not mad I've just read different books.” Ken doesn't know what the meaning of life is, but he says 'there are some things I've found helpful'. These include the Japanese translation of 'Anne of Green Gables', the last 20 minutes of Jackie Chan's 'Drunken Master II', page 81 of the Times Books 'Atlas of the Crusades', the Cherokee booger event and Khazars, Cathars and Jeremy Beadle. Rondo favourite Ken Campbell continues his search for the holy grail of comedy: the state of mind in which everything is funny. “The funniest solo act in British theatre.” - Daily Express. |
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The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
