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Thu 1st March to Sat 3rd March at 8:00pm |
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“You are cordially invited to something you can’t possibly enjoy. RSVP.” Jenny’s funeral. Having left it to the last minute, Greg struggles to finalise a eulogy for his friend, stuck in a side-room at the crematorium. Fortunately, his old friend Jason has arrived to lend a hand, having some experience in these matters – he’s dead. And if that’s not enough for Greg, Jenny’s got something to say too.
PirateClown Theatre present their debut, a dark, funny and poignant play about, well, everything you don’t talk about at a funeral.
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| Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 | Professional |
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Wed 7th March to Thu 8th March at 8:00pm |
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In the cultural melting-pot of East London’s galleries, clubs and cafés, burlesque artiste Violetta is the reigning queen, adored by everyone from barristers to baristas. But she’s hiding a fearful secret. When she unexpectedly and unconditionally falls for young City trader Al, neither has any idea where it might lead. Especially since Al harbours a secret too... Verdi’s tragic story of joy, sorrow, passion, regret and undying loyalty is grippingly told in Kit Hesketh-Harvey’s new adaptation.
Kit Hesketh Harvey is largely known for his work in cabaret and his regular panel appearances on Radio 4’s Just A Minute. Meanwhile his operatic translations have been performed by the Royal Opera House, ENO, Sydney Opera, Scottish Opera and Opera North. Last year he directed the Merry Opera Company’s widely acclaimed production of Offenbach's La Belle Hélène ('TroyBoy') |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Opera | ||||||||
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Fri 9th March at 8:00pm |
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'Spellbinding!’ - Sir Ian Holm 1928, Ille de Port-Cros, Var, France. D. H. Lawrence is a very ill man fulminating against the dying of the light. In a series of animated snap-shots, Lawrence presents the personalities and events which shaped his early life. A portrait emerges of a man able to view his life with a mixture of pathos and good humour – not the serious persona implied in his writings nor the puritan sage of his biographers.
A complex and self-contradictory character, often out of step with his background and education, Lawrence is revealed as a man of song with a gift for mimicry as well as profound story-telling and an ability to challenge the sexual mores of his generation in works such as Lady Chatterley’s Lover, Women in Love and The Virgin and the Gypsy. Powerful, literary and moving, Phoenix Rising is a colourful portrait of an extraordinary artist at full throttle!
‘Paul Slack gives a totally absorbing performance in this moving and skilfully scripted piece’ - Sir Derek Jacobi |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Professional |
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Sat 10th March at 8:00pm |
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Bath-based singer songwriter Jennifer Crook has surely elevated into 'a talent with a white light future' (Musician). She is currently touring her new album ‘Merry-Go-Round’ which was recorded in Glasgow with producer and hit songwriter Boo Hewerdine. The vivid storytelling, beautiful imagery, and infectious melodies on ‘Merry-Go-Round’ have earned her excellent reviews and a session on Radio 2 with the legendary Bob Harris. As well as her captivating vocals, and sublime harp and guitar playing, Jennifer will be joined for tonights show by top cellist Beth Porter (Eliza Carthy Band), and Andy Davis of Stackridge/Korgis fame.
“Utterly beguiling” - Properganda
“A class act” – R2
“Spellbinding” - Acoustic
“****Brilliant” Maverick |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Music | ||||||||
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Wed 14th March at 8:00pm |
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Inimitable Australian comic and ex heavy metal drummer, Steve Hughes embarks upon his eagerly-awaited debut tour. Direct from sell-out shows at the Sydney and Melbourne Comedy Festivals and storming sets on Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC One), Stand Up For The Week (CH4) & One Night Stand (Dave). Expect intelligent, straight-talking social commentary from one of the most original and thought-provoking performers to grace the UK circuit. “Outstanding. Hughes is gold” Metro
Hhard-edged social commentary at its best” Times
“Intelligent, provocative, profound. See him while it's still legal” Chortle |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Comedy |
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Eight caustic tales from broken Britain | ||||||||
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Thu 15th March at 8:00pm |
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Luke Wright will be presenting darkly comic poems and bitingly hilarious tales of modern Britain with an updated and extended version of this spectacularly successful five-star show. As heard on BBC Radio 4’s Saturday Live
Writer for Channel 4 documentaries – The Age of Love and The Bed.
Finalist in the 2011 2Entertain Laughter Awards
What the press had to say on Cynical Ballads:
“Truly the real deal... an exquisite hour.” The List
“Outstanding…defies superlatives.” The Scotsman
“Lyrical, funny and extremely entertaining.” One4review
“Mesmerising…unique and rather special.” Fest
“Splendidly put together." Chortle
“The best young performance poet around.” The Observer |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Poetry | ||||||||
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Fri 16th March at 8:00pm |
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Keith James has been in the music business all his working life; most recently touring the UK with concert tours comprising of some of the best examples of song writing the modern world has discovered; including the works of Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Nick Drake, John Martin and Leonard Cohen. The natural aptitude Keith has for song writing himself has resulted in the most intimate, personal interpretations of other artists’ material having a soothing, calm effect on audiences across the country.
Now, with girlfriend and musical companion Louise Spencer, Keith is setting out on a new endeavour to capture more of the country’s insightful minds: Drops of Jupiter - A concert to celebrate some of the best songs that have ever been written...
Including songs that Keith and Louise have kept close to them throughout are those from artists such as Tracy Chapman, Paul Simon, Seal, Tears for Fears, John Prine, Newton Faulkner and many more. A concert of beautiful music played acoustically, simply and gracefully with impassioned harmony.
‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent |
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Sat 17th March at 8:00pm |
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A chance encounter with a celebrity, an accident at a wedding and the good old-fashioned drunkenness of others make this a show to remember. Having recently appeared on 8 Out 10 Cats, The Rob Brydon Show, Show & Tell, Russell Howard's Good News, Dave’s One Night Stand , Radio 5’s Back End Of Next Week and BBC Wales’ Rhod Gilbert Show, Elis James has cemented himself as one of comedy’s brightest young stars. On the back of his critically acclaimed, sell-out run at last year’s Edinburgh festival, Elis brings his hilarious, freewheeling storytelling tour show to The Rondo for one night only. This is definitely not one to miss.
'Complete joy' (Time Out),
'Hugely appealing' (The Guardian), '
Charming, impish, excruciatingly funny' (The Scotsman). |
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Thu 22nd March to Sat 24th March at 8:00pm |
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With comedy and thrills galore you’ll gasp, laugh and be amazed at the elaborate sword fights, the heart wrenching love scenes, and the sensational death-defying French accents. Inspired by the legend of the Scarlet Pimpernel, this wonderfully inventive and gripping comedy features three fearless and daring actors, playing over 20 roles in 75 minutes of fast-paced fun and thrilling action.
Having previously thrilled audiences with hit shows, Is That A Bolt In Your Neck? and Grimm And Grimmer, Gonzo Moose are back with a swashbuckling comedy adventure packed full of hilarious slapstick, verbal wit, and magical illusion.
What the press has said about previous Gonzo Moose shows
“A riot from start to finish”
Venue Magazine “Outstanding”
Chortle “Anarchic comedy theatre at its best” Fringe review |
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| Tickets: £12.00, Concessions £10.00 | Professional |
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Liz Lochhead | ||||||||
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Wed 28th March to Sat 31st March at 8:00pm |
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Why should we content ourselves with translated, traditional horrors, all bookish and stilted. Home-grown ones are the best. We shall all write a ghost story! A gathering of poets on the shores of Lake Geneva in 1816 became the birthplace of gothic literature’s greatest monster.
Mary Shelley gives birth to a character that will haunt and define her in ways that were never imagined when Byron set his friends the challenge to scare each other.
This lyrical and haunting play explores love and darkness, wrapping us in a blanket of uncertainty in changing times.
Why did you make me?... Frankenstein? |
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| Tickets: £9.00, Concessions £7.00 | Community | ||||||||
The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
