Hanged for Love: The Trial of Edith Thompson and Freddie Bywaters 6.15 - 7.15pm Guildhall £15 (£12) K17
Emily Mayhew 6.15 – 7.15pm Old Theatre Royal £8 (£7) K16 Assembled from dozens of unused archival sources, academic and museum consultant Emily Mayhew’s comprehensive account of medical care at the Western Front is sure to both captivate and inspire. The experiences shared in Wounded encapsulate what it was to fight, live and die in the most brutal war of our time.
On 9 January 1923, Edith Thompson and her lover Frederick Bywaters were hanged in London, both found guilty of her husband's murder. Our courtroom drama in the atmospheric Council Chamber is an annual highlight of the Festival. For 2014, director Marilyn Imrie presents this extraordinary love story, revealed as the lovers’ letters are read in court as part of the evidence. Featuring Bristol Old Vic Theatre School actors and music by Sally Davies’ acclaimed duo, Bow and Bellows. Check our website for news of the show’s guest star narrator.
SUNDAY 9 MARCH
VOICES IN THE CITY
Quite Literate 8.30 – 10pm The Belvoir Castle (upstairs), Lower Bristol Road Free The Idle Playthings’ panelshow ‘Quite Literate’ returns for a third outing, testing Bath Spa University Comedians’ literary knowledge. Can we tell the difference between Twilight and Dracula, spot the similarities between Stephen King and Sylvia Plath and expose the eccentricities of authors throughout history? Join us for an evening of deep comedic joy. Presented by our Creative Partner
Jazz with Jeff Williams 8pm Downstairs at the Porter £8 (£7) K18 Drummer Jeff Williams is a legend in the jazz world. Based between New York and London, his career spans four decades. He also happens to be married to novelist Lionel Shriver and although they both perform at dozens of literature and music festivals internationally every year, this is the first time they have ever appeared at the same festival together. Join Jeff Williams, Josh Arcoleo on tenor saxophone and Sam Lasserson on bass for a special jazz gig marking our fabulous Festival finale. Sponsored by Book online at bathfestivals.org.uk or call 01225 463362
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