What’s on

The Party

Wed 22 – Sat 25 Apr • 7.45pm • Full £15 Concs £14 • Community Theatre

Written by Sally Potter
Presented by Platform 8

Janet hosts an intimate gathering of friends to celebrate her long-awaited political ascension, a night she imagines will mark the beginning of a new triumphant chapter. Instead, the evening summons a volatile mix of people bound together by old wounds, buried secrets, and simmering resentments.

When Janet’s husband makes a shocking announcement, the room fractures. Confessions spill, alliances crumble, and the elegant soiree spirals into chaos. What begins with polite smiles and clinking champagne glasses unravels into accusations, betrayal and a pointed gun!

A comedy of tragic proportions.

Running time: 75 minutes (no interval)

Age recommendation: 16+

Content warning: strong language

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The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wed 29 Apr – Sat 2 May • 7:30pm • Full £15 Concs £13 • Community Theatre

By William Shakespeare

The Managing Directors of the Athenian and Amazonian factories look to mark their marriage and the merger of their two companies with a night of celebration. A group of factory workers (rude mechanicals) rehearse their play for this very night. Four lovers steal away to escape the judgement of their overbearing elders. All the while, the King and Queen of fairyland fight for control in the surrounding streets.

Bath Drama presents a fun reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most fantastical works, full of fairies, romance, magic, comedy and mayhem, transposed from the medieval Athens and the surrounding forest to a 1980’s factory and the dark, winding streets.

Running time: 2.5 hours (approx)

Age recommendation: 12+

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

A Star Wars Improv Show: The One-Man Made-Up Movie

Thu 7th May • 7:30pm • Full £13 Concs £10 • Professional Theatre

Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 UK tour. Award-nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss will improvise a brand-new Star Wars film all by himself – based solely on your suggestions!

“I was doubled over laughing the whole show”
“Fantastic show for Star Wars fans or not”
“Genuinely brilliant.”
“Hilarious with a highly skilled performer” EdFringe Reviews

Age recommendation: 6+

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

Rainbow Roadies: Mario Kart with a Live Band

Fri 8 May • 7.30pm • Full £13 Concessions £11 • Music

After three sell out shows in Bristol, Rainbow Roadies can’t wait to bring Mario Kart with a Live Band to Bath! Watch or play Mario Kart 8 Deluxe accompanied by a six-piece live band playing all the track songs plus the countdowns, power-ups and menu screens, while our host calls you up to the hot seat and gently critiques your drifting prowess.

Including all the favourites from Coconut Mall to Rainbow Road, you can expect a crazy range of music from funk and jazz to dance and metal, not forgetting costumes, props and more surprises than you could shake a blue shell at. You race the tracks, we play the tunes; you’d have to be a Blooper to miss it. Let’s-a-go!

Race registration starts at 7pm and is run on a first come, first served basis. Names from the signup sheet will be randomly called for an opportunity to race!

Running time: 2 hours (plus interval)

Age recommendation: 16+

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

Joel Sanders: Angry Boater

Sat 9 May • 7:30pm • Admission £16 • Comedy

In 2000, Joel Sanders performed a run of shows in Las Vegas. 26 years on, he’s finally made it to The Rondo Theatre.

‘Sharp, funny and completely original’

Join the charismatic star of Channel 4’s Narrow Escapes for his flagship show about dropping out of society to become a nomad on the UK’s waterways.

Crisscrossing America, trying to become the first British comedian to perform in all 50 states, Joel spent a decade sharing the stage with his comedy heroes, including the late Robin Williams. But in 2008, a show in Tennessee went horribly wrong and, with 10 States remaining, Joel’s American adventures came to an abrupt end. He returned to the UK, bought a canal boat and started creating a show about it – Angry Boater.
18 years on, approaching 60 years old, he’s still floating around.

Joel was recently discovered by Channel 4, becoming an instant hit on the popular Narrow Escapes series. The programme documented Joel’s adventures including, in the Season 2 finale, his narrowboat sea cruise in the middle of the night. Whether you’re a boater, boat-curious or you can imagine nothing worse, this is an evening of comedy & stories you’ll remember for years to come. As well as delving into the joys, perils and madness of a life afloat with hypertension, Joel also lifts the lid on several of his celebrity encounters (including an awkward towpath encounter with a disgraced Hollywood A-Lister).

‘Joel Sanders, aka Angry Boater, is an absolute comedic gem! His razor-sharp wit, masterful storytelling, and brilliantly observational humour make for a night of non-stop laughter. Whether he’s sharing his unique experiences of life on the water or delving into the absurdities of everyday life, Joel captivates his audience with an energy that’s both electric and effortlessly relatable. His ability to turn the most mundane moments into comedic gold is nothing short of genius. If you haven’t experienced Angry Boater live, you’re seriously missing out on one of the funniest and most original acts around.’ Audience Member

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs..

Judgment Day

Thu 14 – Sat 16 May • 7:30pm • Sat Matinee 2:30pm • Full £8 Concs £6 • Community Theatre

By Ödön von Horváth, adapted by Ed Viney.

The obedient and dutiful stationmaster, Thomas Hudetz, fails to change the railway signal in time. In the aftermath of an accident that has killed 18 people, the whole town support Hudetz until it becomes clear he is the guilty one.

Freely adapted from Der jüngste Tag by Ödön von Horváth, Judgment Day is a thrilling examination of individual and collective responsibility, and how one kiss can change everything.

Join Bath Spa University’s cast of third-year BA Acting students, in collaboration with Theatre, Festival and Event Production students, in this production presented by Bath Spa Productions, adapted and directed by Ed Viney.

This production is part of SparkFest 2026. Experience more incredible performances at SparkFest 2026—running from 4-30 May. Discover the full lineup at sparkfest.co.uk

Age recommendation: 16+

Content warning: intellectual, psychological, and social dramatic themes that explore complex moral dilemmas

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 & ¾ - The Musical

Tue 19 – Fri 22 May • 7.30pm • Admission £15 • Community Theatre

A joyous new musical adaptation of Sue Townsend’s much-loved book. ‘A bittersweet blast of pre-digital fun that speaks to all ages’ (The Times), this timeless tale of teenage angst, family struggles and unrequited love, is told through the eyes of tortured poet and misunderstood intellectual Adrian Mole. One of the most enduring comedy characters of all time, he’s the hapless, hilarious, spotty teenager who captured the zeitgeist of 1980s Britain.

With an infectious score and a script as sidesplittingly outrageous as the original novel, this new musical brings Adrian’s story to life for a new generation of theatregoers, and those old enough to remember his adventures first time around! An entertaining romp through teen awkwardness we can all relate to!

Running time: 2 hours (plus interval)

Age recommendation: 12+

Content warning: some adult humour and mild language

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

Budapest Café Orchestra

Sat 23 May • 7.30pm • Admission £24 • Music

BCO are a boutique band of four virtuoso musicians. They present music from all corners of the world in their own unique, fresh and surprising way. From Balkan and Russian traditional music to their artful distillations of Romantic masterworks to soaring Gaelic folk anthems, BCO is an infectious musical experience that will enter your bloodstream and stay there forever.

With sixteen albums to their name Budapest Café Orchestra was established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. BCO combines violin, guitar, accordion, double bass, saz, balalaika, domra and percussion to dazzling effect creating an astonishing soundscape and aural alchemy characteristic of larger ensembles,

Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires – plus a few surprises along the way – hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. A show by the BCO is enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!

CHRISTIAN GARRICK – violin, darbuka
MURRAY GRAINGER – accordion
KELLY CANTLON – double bass
ADRIAN ZOLOTUHIN – guitar, saz, balalaika, domra

Running time: 90 minutes (plus interval)

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

WiFi Wars

Wed 27 May • 3pm & 7:30pm • Full £15 Concs £12 • Comedy

From classic TV game shows to zen-like word puzzles, from retro video games to modern first person shooters, WiFi Wars has something for everyone in its truly original whistlestop tour of all the ways you can have fun, in public.

The entire audience competes, both as teams and as individuals, on games, quizzes and more that are magically beamed into their smartphones and tablets using WiFi Wars’ Guinness World Record-Breaking tech, developed in residency at London’s prestigious Royal Institution.

Hosted by comedian Steve McNeil (team captain on the hit TV show Dara O’Briain’s Go 8 Bit) and Rob Sedgebeer (a Chortle “Legend of Lockdown” award winner), WiFi Warsis the Award-Winning must-see show that’s like nothing you’ve seen before. As teams and players thrive and fail, each show’s unique narrative emerges hilariously in real time, with freshly-minted heroes becoming local legends in every place they visit.DISCLAIMER: ENSURE YOU BRING A SMART DEVICE (phone/tablet) FOR EACH PLAYER – essentially you just need something with a touch-screen and a web-browser installed.

Also, make sure it’s got some battery charge in it as you’ll use it to play along with the entire show, but don’t worry – it doesn’t hugely drain your battery.

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.

Rabbits out Of The Hat

Thu 28 May • 7.30pm • Full £16 Concs £14 • Cabaret

Vaudevillian duo Norvil & Josephine present a magical extravaganza for all ages! They’re a magician with a secret and an assistant with a mission in this whimsical comedy musical magic show, the likes of which the world has never seen. It’s 1905 and life will never be the same again. It’s time for the magician to chase new dreams while the assistant calls the shots.

Expect breathtaking magic, sensational circus and showstopper songs as these Magic Circle magicians share a spectacularly silly and spellbinding story about being yourself no matter what.

The international creative team includes specialists in magic, circus and clowning to deliver this unforgettable show that is by turns amazing, inspiring and comical.

“Absolutely bonkers! I’ve never seen anything like it” The Magical Mr West (of Morgan & West)

“Whirlwind mix of circus-and-magic rich cabaret acts and narrative” Total Theatre Magazine

★★★★★ “Uniquely magical show, brimful with heart” World Magic Review

★★★★★ “This show absolutely sparkles with originality and a magnetic duo you simply can’t take your eyes off… Truly an unmissable show that belongs on everyone’s must-see Fringe list” ONE4REVIEW

★★★★ “Marvellous magic in a show full of surprises” The Stage

★★★★ “Gloriously enjoyable production!” Everything Theatre

“Delightfully old school magic” The Scotsman

“There can be hardly any other magic show which throws in feminism, queer empowerment and musical numbers. … The setting is sumptuous, the tricks brilliantly pulled off” The List

The Rondo opens half an hour before the start of each show. Please ensure that you arrive before the advertised start time, as it may not be possible to admit late-comers.

The Rondo reserves the right to ask anyone displaying antisocial behaviour to leave the premises with no refund offered. We operate a policy of zero tolerance for Weapons and Controlled Drugs.