Rosalind and her cousin Celia flee to the Forest of Arden, where they bump into Rosalind’s love interest Orlando. However, Rosalind is disguised as a young man. This is an outdoor production, so please bring a chair or blanket to sit on, a picnic to dig into, and dress for the weather.
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Pride and Prejudice (but funny) at the Pound
A ridiculous romp through all the Bennets, Bingleys, bachelors and balls (not that kind), and not forgetting the De Bourghs and Darcys, featuring at least one soaking wet shirt and some excellent boiled potatoes, an entertaining retelling of Austen’s most loved story.
Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles at The American Museum
A fast-paced, humorous and inventive retelling of the classic mystery, with live music and audience interaction. Will detective duo Holmes and Watson discover the deadly secret of the Baskerville family curse before it strikes again? Or are they barking up the wrong tree?
Garden Theatre Festival at The Holburne
Performance, live music and comedic versions of the great British classics in the gardens. The Importance of Being Earnest (2-12 July), Sense and Sensibility (14-26 July), The Big Bad Wolf (ages 5+) on 19 July. Bring your own blankets, cushions, or camping chairs, or hire a deck chair. Refreshments and catering available.
King Arthur and the Holy Fail at The Holburne
In a land of daring quests, dashing knights, and endless jousting, there lived a would-be hero – waiting in the wings – who went by the name of Arthur. But when Camelot is rocked to its core by a tragic – and frankly improbable – incident involving a large table of an undisclosed shape, Arthur...
Northanger Abbey at The Holburne
A fresh, inventive perspective on the classic with an original score following the fortunes of young Catherine Morland, a wild devotee of “horrid” fiction. Growing up in a world of balls, bonnets and Bath society, Catherine dreams of discovering secrets, skeletons, and ancient mysteries. But does she have what it takes to become a heroine.
Stagecoach: main school summer Workshop
The workshop will be a fun packed five day course for children aged 6-18 years old led by enthusiastic, energetic and DBS checked teachers. Children will make friends, learn new skills and develop confidence through singing, dancing and acting. On the final day, family and friends are invited to watch the children’s performance. Childcare vouchers...
Summer Company at the egg
Three-week residency working as a company guided by industry professionals to bring a brand-new play to life. Whether you’re drawn to acting, stage management, design, tech, or you’re unsure this is the opportunity to explore in an environment where you can be yourself. The show will be a fast-paced, ensemble-led adventure comedy that explores what...
Play in a Week at the egg
Led by a theatre-maker and director, explore a range of theatre-making, devising and acting techniques. You will experiment with storytelling and language to build worlds through movement and performance and create your own play to perform on stage. 27-31 July: ages 5-7 years (9:30am-1pm) and 8-10 years (1:30-4:30pm); 3-7 August: ages 10-12 years (10am-4pm).
Toto Kerblammo! at the egg
Poor Effy. Sent to live with her aunt and uncle in a block that won’t allow dogs. What’s a girl to do? She smuggles her furry friend in, of course. Keeps him under a blanket. Feeds him biscuits. Ssh Toto, quiet. But it can’t last forever. Effy needs saving. And Toto is up to the...
Blooom at the egg
Meet Gargadenia, a curious girl who, like Alice, stumbles into a mysterious and surprising world of nature. Like the flowers around her, she wants to take root and find her place. But what does it really take to conquer a strange world? Suitable for ages 5+ years
The Bush at the egg
Recalling the inspiring true story of 13, 1970’s housewives who battled for 10 years to save a bushland in Sydney. This kickstarted a nationwide, globally significant movement of Green Bans, protecting natural and cultural heritage. Suitable for ages 12+ years, performances at 1pm and 7pm.
Urinetown the musical at the egg
A place where the only certainty is that you will pay for the right to pee. In a world wracked by ecological disaster, water has become scarce, and a greedy corporation is profiting off humanity’s most basic biological need. A grand, mischievous love letter to the conventions of musical theatre, this musical comedy is packed...
Blood Wedding at the egg
A cautionary tale about the danger of clinging to tradition at the expense of personal desire, a world where ‘old ways’ collide with new passions; the past refuses to loosen its grip; and no one escapes its consequences. Suitable for ages 14+ years.
Replica at the egg
Something happened on the school trip. At least that’s what everyone’s saying. Once a rumour starts, it can be difficult to remember what is real – or who. Convinced that there is an impostor walking among them, a group of teenagers is determined to root out the intruder. Replica is a mystery exploring friendship, the...
katzenmusik at the egg
A viral video; a company capitalising on fear; prank calls; class divide; and a cat memorial. The ever-increasing income gap between the rich and the poor has pushed the residents of Burnside Town to lose all trust in the world, but what happens when a community truly reaches breaking point? A dark, comic story about...
Who will Carry the Word? at the egg
Play by Charlotte Delbo that brings to life the voices of French female political prisoners in Auschwitz. First published in 1974, the drama captures their daily struggle to survive amid unimaginable brutality, as they cling to solidarity, memory, and fragments of hope. At its heart lies a haunting question: who will live to carry their...
Teechers at Theatre Royal
It is the end of term and John Godber’s comedy masterpiece has been reset for our post-Covid times. Bristling with teenage swagger and outlandish imagination, Salty, Gail and Hobby use their BTEC Performing Arts exam to showcase their work. But as Salty, Gail and Hobby conclude their performance and leave state education, it appears that...
The Gruffalo Granny at Bath Forum
Featuring the return of much-loved characters and meet Gruffalo Granny as she visits the Gruffalo family. Suitable for ages 3+ years.#
April throws and egg at Bath City Farm
Springtime shenanigans and an epic Easter egg hunt with a chocolate prize for everyone who takes part. Pay what you can with £1 from every ticket sale helping to support the farm.
Wind in the Willows with Trowbridge Players
Stage adaptation combining the joy and mystery of Kenneth Grahame’s much-loved classic with the lightness of touch and playful theatre featuring a cast of all ages. Tired of spring-cleaning, Mole leaves Mole End and ventures out to the riverbank, where he befriends the resourceful Ratty, the gruff Badger and the infamous Toad of Toad Hall...