WHAT’S ON

Benjamin Grosvenor & Bath Philharmonia at The Forum

n Green Park Brasserie, Green Park, Bath Enjoy live jazz/funk/soul/swing at Green Park Brasserie on Weds and Thurs from 6.30–8.45pm and Fri and Sat from 6.30–9.45pm. Music includes dynamic duos, modern trios and a Hot Club style quintet. greenparkbrasserie.com

n Black Swan Arts, 2 Bridge Street, Frome A new show by artist Cath Bloomfield with collagraph and collaged prints inspired by the human form and landscape. blackswanarts.org.uk

n Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle,

See over 70 artworks of monsters by 17 celebrated children’s book illustrators. Contributors include Axel Scheffler, Jim Kay and Victoria Topping. Exhibition co-created with Events of Wonder. museumofsomerset.org.uk

n Weston Museum, Burlington Street,

An inspirational array of cartoons and art by illustrator Martin Brown, including the Horrible Histories and Lesser Spotted Animal books. Exhibition supported by Arts Council England and co-created with Events of Wonder. westonmuseum.org

n The American Museum & Gardens,

Digital Media and the Future of the Novel at The Pavilion RIGHT: A Vocabulary of Making by Cath Bloomfield at Black Swan Arts

A look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests and embryos. Captivating for all ages, visitors are invited to touch real dinosaur bones and reconstructed nests, dig for eggs, and see animated videos. This multi-media experience gives credence t o the theories that dinosaurs and birds are closely related. americanmuseum.org

n South Stoke Village Hall Bath’s landscape setting is one of the outstanding values for Bath’s World Heritage status. This talk by Professor Barry Gilbertson, organised by the South of Bath Alliance, explains why WHS is so important to Bath. Tickets £10, profits to support SoBA in resisting the overdevelopment of the South Stoke Plateau. soba.org.uk/tickets

n Bath Forum Hot on the heels of his most successful solo tour, this highlights tour from Steve Hackett marks the 50th anniversary of the Genesis album Foxtrot which was pivotal in establishing the band as a major force in British rock. £39.50/£45 bathforum.co.uk

n The Forum, Bath A playful and cheery musical evening including Beethoven’s 8th Symphony and featuring renowned pianist Benjamin Grosvenor performing Mendelssohn’s stormy and passionate first Piano Concerto. Tickets £35/£30/£25/£5 (under 18s). bathboxoffice.org.uk; bathphil.co.uk

n The Pavilion, North Parade Road, Bath “We live in a time of great change – the way we read is changing, the way we write is changing, literature itself is changing. But our deep need for stories will never go away.” (Kate Pullinger) Lecture by Kate Pullinger, Professor of Creative Writing and Digital Media at Bath Spa University, and editor of the Writing Platform, offering advice to writers and poets on digital transformation. Free for members, £2 suggested donation for nonmembers. u3ainbath.org.uk

n BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath An exhibition celebrating the importance of gardens for the natural world, with paintings, cards and calendars for sale. Free entry. bsba.co.uk

n St Michaels Church, Broad Street, Bath In 1921 the St James Mission Band was established at St James Church in Bath. Today the band plays at many engagements throughout the year including fetes, bandstands and charity events, as well as filming for advertising and a BBC series. In 2019 the band’s name changed to The City of Bath Brass Band. The concert and prom celebrates its 100 year history in Bath. Tickets on the door, or from bathboxoffice.org.uk

Mitch Benn: It’s All About Time, Rondo Theatre City of Bath Brass Band Centenary Concert & Prom, St Michael’s Church

Jesse Terry and Emma Stevens at Chapel Arts

n The Guildhall Banqueting Room The City of Bath Male Choir has raised thousands of pounds for local and national charities, singing across the UK as well as Europe, the States and Japan. Founder Grenville Jones now shares conducting duties with his youngest son Laurie Jones. Supported by the Charter Trustees of Bath. Tickets £15, or £18 on the door. bathmalechoir.org

n The Pump Room, Bath A platform for talented young musicians from the area, here is an evening of outstanding performances. The five young local musicians, all high achievers in the Mid-Somerset Festival, are Jack Harris on euphonium, Evie Maya on violin, Megan Ong on cello, Ruben Ridyard on piano, and Amelia Wiseman on clarinet. Previous winner Xavier Raynes, who wowed the audience in 2019, returns to play. Tickets £15/£10 from bathboxoffice.org.uk

n Chapel Arts, Lower Borough Walls Terry performs his beautifully crafted songs to audiences from Bonnaroo to the Philadelphia Folk Festival. Emma has achieved four consecutive play-listed singles on BBC Radio 2, international radio play in the UK, Europe and Australia, and an iTunes single of the week with her song Riptide. £13.50 in advance/£15 on door. chapelarts.org

n Rondo Theatre, St Saviour’s Road, Bath If it feels like the past is catching up with us and the future isn’t what it used to be, then fear not! Mitch Benn, comedian, songwriter and thinker of deep thoughts, is back, clock in one hand and guitar in the other, to help you look at time in a whole new way. Tickets £16/£14. rondotheatre.co.uk

n Komedia, Bath Komedia Bath, alongside Bath Spa University is proud to present a FREE night of the very best in live local music. Featuring five awesome bands across two stages, this minifestival is open to all ages (under 16s to be accompanied by an adult). komedia.co.uk/bath

n BRLSI, 16–18 Queen Square, Bath Senegalese film (1968). A money order from a relative in Paris throws the life of a Senegalese family man out of order. He deals with corruption, greed, problematic family members. For members and guests of the Bath Film Society. See website for membership details. bathfilmsociety.org.uk

n Rondo Theatre, St Saviour’s Road, Bath With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast. Packed with priceless wit, lyrical smarts, romance, and a dash of double-crossing, this leading ensemble create a brand new one-act hit every time. Tickets £15/£13. rondotheatre.co.uk

n Ustinov Theatre, Bath This Purcell opera tells the story of Dido, the widowed Queen of Carthage, and her lover the Trojan prince, Aeneas, shipwrecked on his way to Italy, where he will found a new Troy. Tickets £36.50/discounts £24.50. theatreroyal.org.uk

n Rondo Theatre, St Saviour’s Road, Bath A comedy/theatre/spoken-word show about crowds, people and connection. Suitable for anybody who has been in a crowd or wants to be in the crowd. Rob Auton is an award-

Dido & Aeneas at the Ustinov

winning writer, actor and podcaster. He has written eight hit Edinburgh Fringe shows leading to nationwide tours. Tickets £12. rondotheatre.co.uk

n St Bartholomew's, King Edward Road, Bath Concert in aid of Dorothy House, playing the Botessini Double Bass Concerto No 2, Biber’s Battallia and Strauss’ Metamorphosen. Soloists David Heyes, double bass and Sarah Poole, soprano. recitalmusic.net

n The American Museum & Gardens,

For a day visitors have free entry into the spectacular gardens of the Museum where the hilltop site has spectacular views over the Limpley Stoke Valley and River Avon. The 30 acres of Grade II listed gardens surrounding the house represent some of the most iconic movements in American landscape design. americanmuseum.org

n Theatre Royal, Bath In 1920s Hollywood, here is the true love story of director Mack Sennett, the King of Comedy and his greatest star, Mabel Normand. Mack takes the audience through the thrilling drama of the triumphs, glamour, romance and regrets of his life. Tickets from £16. theatreroyal.org.uk

n Sulis Hospital, Foxcote Avenue, Peasedown

If you’re considering cosmetic surgery, you should have enough information to be able to make an informed decision, which is why Sulis Hospital is offering free informative 10-minute appointments with a consultant surgeon at this information evening. Once you have booked, the hospital will contact you to confirm your preferred appointment time with the most appropriate consultant surgeon. sulishospital.com

Swing into Christmas at The Forum

n The Mission Theatre, 32 Corn Street, Bath Shakespeare’s farce of wit, romance, physical comedy and mistaken identities, where two sets of twins cause mayhem in ancient Ephesus when lives and loves become inextricably entangled in 90 minutes of lively action. Shakespeare Live, run by volunteers, has a reputation for creative and entertaining productions. Programmes £2, tickets £14. Tel: 07780 838107; shakespearelive.com

n Room 1, Level 1, East Building, East Car Park,

Following their travels in the 1930s, Vita Sackville-West and Harold Nicolson created a Greek garden at Sissinghurst. Troy will talk about the original garden and the detailed process undertaken with Dan Pearson, to bring it back to life for the 21st century. From the University of Bath Gardening Club. Open to all, membership £20, visitors £6. ubgc.org

n BRLSI, 16–18 Queen Square, Bath French film (2014) where retired actor Serge is approached by Gauthier to star in a play, but he plays hard to get. Serge’s new lover, the play’s producer, and his agent arrive on the same weekend to pressure him to make up his mind. See website for membership details. bathfilmsociety.org.uk

n Chapel Arts, Bath A celebration of the early singing career of Cilla Black zooms in on the Brit-pop music scene of the 1960s, recreating the atmosphere of the original Cavern Club and the glamour of performing to royalty at the London Palladium. Tickets £16/£18. chapelarts.org

n Exmoor Stay in beautiful holiday accommodation, and enjoy art courses, foraging and dark skies experiences. This autumn and winter Moor and Sea Holidays are partnering with Moor Wild Experiences to offer wild outdoor activities and events. • Enjoy Exmoor’s dark skies with bat detecting and pizza nights or firepit baking and star gazing through telescopes. • Book a foraging walk in our lovely fields or on local, less travelled paths, bringing back your finds to make hedgerow ketchups and other wild foods. • Set in a lovely art room with views over Exmoor, try an inspiring three-day workshop in Indian miniature painting or spend a few hours creating a beautiful piece of fused glass. Indulge your creative side as part of your holiday or as an experience in itself. Get in contact for more information on the weekends below or to create your own bespoke getaway. 14–16 October –Indian miniature painting 4–6 November –A bonfire weekend wild experience 2–4 December –Outdoor experience weekend Email: contact@moorandseaholidays.co.uk Tel: 07794 594916/07534 043059; moorandseaholidays.co.uk

n Guildhall, Bath The Mayor of Bath’s Art Show is now in its 17th year as the Guildhall displays around 180 pictures from local artists. These paintings and drawings will appeal to all tastes and at very competitive prices. Funds raised will be shared between the Mayor’s and Bathavon Rotary charities. Visitors will be asked to vote for their favourite picture with the winning artist presented with the Turner Trophy. bathavonrotary.uk n

n The Civic Trowbridge,

An immersive, poignant and unique experience, based on the final 24 hours of the RMS Titanic. Serving up a four-course meal which is based on the final meal served on board on 1 April 1912, you will be taken on a journey through Ocean Class liners, a world of elegance and opulence, world-class cuisine, and a tragic and heartfelt tribute to the 1503 men women and children that lost their lives. £80. histoireproductions.com

n Bath Abbey Musical fireworks will take place inside Bath Abbey as Bath Bach Choir celebrates its 75th anniversary with a special performance of its signature work, J S Bach’s iconic Mass in B minor. Many consider it the Holy Grail of all choral works, and it was the piece performed at Bath Bach Choir’s inaugural concert in 1947. The evening will have added poignancy as it will be conductor Nigel Perrin’s final concert with Bath Bach Choir as he steps down after 33 transformative years as its Musical Director. Tickets £28/ £25/£22/£15/£10. bathbachchoir.org.uk

n The Forum, Bath Celebrate the festive season in style with the vocalists and instrumentalists of the Down for the Count Orchestra, as they Swing Into Christmas! The orchestra will recreate the music of Nat ‘King’ Cole, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and more in a luscious 28-piece orchestral setting. Hear faithful recreations of the best swing era music including I’ve Got You Under My Skin and ‘S Wonderful, alongside jazz and festive classics including Winter Wonderland, and The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting). Tickets £25/£28/£30. downforthecount.co.uk

On Saturday 15th October 2022, TEDxBath will open the doors to its biggest ever event: Kaleidoscope. Hosted at Bath’s largest venue, The Forum, with a capacity for 1,600 guests in the audience, TEDxBath will showcase a renowned lineup of 12 speakers focused on changing perspectives through mind-opening talks.

The event will cover contemporary talk topics such as: global food security, zero carbon design, sports psychology, overcoming mental trauma, and dance and happiness. The event will also feature performances from Bath Show Choir, Bristol Reggae Orchestra and emerging Irish hiphop artist Fehdah, and include the TEDxBath Innovation Lab to showcase innovations from speakers and sponsors.

TEDxBath Curation Lead Geoff Rich said, “We’re so thrilled to be bringing another amazing lineup of TEDx speakers and acts to the largest venue in our home city. This year’s speakers range from 12 to 82 years old and all will be sharing diverse and powerful ideas and stories. We are very excited to offer them our stage and we can’t wait to introduce them to our live audience!”

TEDxBath Lead Organiser Rhodora Baguilat said, “We are building TEDxBath as a fully inclusive community. We are looking forward to our event on 15th October and to welcoming people from all backgrounds, ages, genders, sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, and people with visible and invisible disabilities. We are passionate and proud to reflect diversity in our audiences, our city, and on our stage.”

This year’s line-up of speakers at TEDxBath will include:

Under the theme of ‘Kaleidoscope’ the event will explore society’s diverse and changing beliefs, perspectives and ideas. It will be an opportunity to delve into new, colourful ideas and experiences..

TEDxBath Kaleidoscope 2022 will be streamed in multiple languages thanks to software provided by Sponsor-in-Kind, KUDO.