Bath Literature Festival 2009
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Wed 4th March at 7:30pm |
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A selection of readings from the most scintillating original writers amongst this year’s students on the Creative Writing MA at BathSpaUniversity. Be the first to hear the new writers who may be the published and feted authors of tomorrow.
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| Tickets: £6.00, Concessions £4.00 | Literature Festival |
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John Christopher Wood | ||||||||
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Thu 5th March at 7:00pm |
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John Christopher Wood, Edinburgh Fringe award-winner and author of cult comedy classic ‘Elsie and Norm’s Macbeth’ bares all about sin, trousers, bodily fluids, the secret life of birds and many other unmentionable things. If you are easily shocked, do not stick your fingers in electric sockets; otherwise be sure not to miss this very revealing entertainment.
…rhyme does battle with reason to humorous effect - Venue
Promoted by Bath Fringe Festival for Bath Literature Festival
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Fri 6th March at 7:00pm |
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Frances Butt returns to The Rondo with guitarist Knud Stüwe, drummer Henry Shaftoe and bassist Lizzie Steward for a joyful evening of bossa nova classics and originals. Frances’ chocolate-smooth voice will melt your heart and those catchy Brazilian tunes and rhythms will have you dancing in your seats.
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| Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 | Music |
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David Johnson, John Christopher Wood and Mike Scott | ||||||||
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Sat 7th March at 7:00pm |
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Two witty stand-up poets and an equally witty singer-songwriter provide a quirky evening of wordplay about all sorts of subjects, none of them very earnest. No stuff about tortured love, global warming or why society is all wrong – promise!
A Bonanza Stanza Extravaganza from two stand-up poets: David (“I laughed my head off” - Bath Can Openers) Johnson; with John Christopher (“glorious rhyming”- Bristol Evening Post) Wood; and a stand-up singer, Mike ( “genuinely smart, funny and acutely observed tunage”- Venue) Scott.
Promoted by Bath Fringe Festival for Bath Literature Festival.
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Wed 11th March to Sat 14th March at 6:30pm |
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Funny, sensuous, romantic and enchanting, Mary Zimmerman’s acclaimed adaptation weaves ancient tales of wonder into a rich and poetic piece of physical theatre. Blending original music, dance, mime and clowning, Playing Up’s versatile ensemble cast portray over 60 characters in a magical blend of the lesser-known tales from 1001 nights.
A celebration of the salutary powers of story-telling - New York Times
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| Tickets: £8.00, Concessions £6.00 | Community |
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Bath Spa Live | ||||||||
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Wed 18th March at 1:30pm |
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| Kurt Vonnegut | ||||
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Thu 19th March at 7:00pm |
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All of the truths I am about to tell you are shameless lies…
The Future is an Accident Waiting to Happen!
When the top secret formula ice-nine falls into the hands of Felix Hoenikker's three dysfunctional children, a series of improbable and hilarious events result in a rather low-key Armageddon.
This classic satire on modern science, full of bizarre but all-too-human characters, is a perfect vehicle for Miracle’s blend of physical theatre, comedy, film and music.
Cat's Cradle is an unforgettable ride! - The New York Times
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| Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 | Professional |
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Fri 20th March at 7:00pm |
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Pappy's Fun Club are Britain's best new sketch troupe. At the 2007 Edinburgh Festival they earned an If.Comedy nomination for Best Show. This led to appearances on BBC3's Comedy Shuffle, Radio 1's Switch and ITV's Comedy Cuts. This year they starred in both their own self-titled show on Radio 4, and the half hour special, "Pappy's Fun Club", on Channel 4. They capped all this off with a Chortle award for Best Sketch Act, a national tour, an appearance at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and a sell out run at this year's Edinburgh Fringe.
The funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe. The Scotsman
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| Tickets: £10.00, Concessions £8.00 | Comedy | ||||||||
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Sat 21st March at 7:00pm |
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Cindy returns to the Rondo for another unforgettable evening of contemporary acoustic music. A brilliant west country singer-songwriter, she will also be performing with the fabulous vocal group Z’Bella (high-wire a capella, without a safety-net) and her band, including bass guitar maestro Marius Frank.
Stratton is a force to be reckoned with - a sensitive and accomplished artiste, her songs are self-contained examinations of life and love. - Time Out
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| David Mamet | ||||
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Wed 25th March to Sat 28th March at 6:30pm |
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First prize is a Cadillac Eldorado. Second prize is a set of steak knives. Third prize is you’re fired.
Thus begins a ruthless fight for survival between salesmen in a Chicago real estate office. The winner: the man who can wield the biggest knife to the best effect.
Bath Drama bring David Mamet’s powerful and disturbing drama to the Rondo. Warning: contains strong language. Unsuitable for children.
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| Tickets: £9.00, Concessions £7.00 | Community |
The Rondo Theatre is supported by Bath and North East Somerset Council.
