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ceramics by Gary Wood, inspired by Bath. One Two Five Gallery; www.onetwofivegallery.co.uk
25 – 29 AP RI L
NELL GWYNN The winner of the 2016 Olivier Award for Best New Comedy embarks on its first ever UK tour. Jessica Swale’s warm hearted, bawdy comedy tells the story of an unlikely heroine, played by Laura Pitt-Pulford, who went from lowly orange seller to win the heart of King Charles II. £19.50- £35.50. Theatre Royal Bath; www.theatreroyal.org.uk
14 – 1 6 APRI L
PAINTINGS IN THE BARN The exhibition will feature over 20 works by Jonathan Mulvaney, including a new range of still lifes and his latest images from his home town of Bradford on Avon. The West Barn Bradford on Avon; www.mulvaneypix.co.uk
Plays/Shows
27 AP R IL
RUSSELL KANE Russell is married and has just entered fatherhood, and in his latest tour Right Age, Wrong Man, he takes us through his early years up to adulthood in his espresso stand-up style. 8pm, £17. Komedia; www.komedia.co.uk
U N TI L 1 7 AP RI L
BATH COMEDY FESTIVAL The ninth annual Bath Comedy Festival promises to be the biggest to date with household names including Viv Groskop, Bob Mills and Arthur Smith, plus the stars of tomorrow in a fantastic mix of stand-up, sketch and cabaret. For the full line-up and details visit www.bathcomedy.com
Music 2 AP R IL
THE WILLIAM CROSS FOUNDATION LAUNCH GIG A charity gig in memory of Bath musician Will Cross who died unexpectedly last year at just 17. Those lining up to play musical tributes include the legendary saxonophist Pee Wee Ellis, Will’s former bandmates – Trenchardpaid and 5 Second Rule – and the jazz pianist Jason Rebello. 6.30pm, £10. Chapel Arts Centre; www. williamcrossfoundation.org
4 – 8 AP RI L
PYGMALION Professor of Phonetics Henry Higgins and flower girl Eliza Doolittle meet again in this innovative reimagining of the classic play by George Bernard Shaw, first performed in 1913. £18.50-£34.50. Theatre Royal Bath; www.theatreroyal.org.uk 4 – 8 AP RI L
MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE Next Stage Theatre Company presents My Brilliant Divorce by Geraldine Aron as part of the Bath Comedy Festival. Angela’s husband has a mid-life crisis and a mid-European fling while she is left with the dog and a resolve to try and rebuild her life. £12. The Mission Theatre; www.missiontheatre.co.uk 6 AP RI L – 6 M AY
THE MENTOR Homelands star F. Murray Abraham takes to the stage in this German play by Daniel Kehlmann. He is a cantankerous old writer, Benjamin Rubin, basking in the reflected glory of long-ago success, when his life collides with a rising young literary star. £19.50-£12. Ustinov; www.theatreroyal.org.uk 8 AP RI L
ABI ROBERTS:ANGLICHANKA In 201, Abi Roberts became the first UK comedian to perform in
5 AP R IL
Top to bottom: Jodie Prenger takes on the role of Shirley Valentine; The Bellefleurs perform on 7 April at Bath Pavilion as part of the Sounds of the City concert
Russia – speaking Russian. She shares her thoughts on blinis and near-death military coups. 4.30pm, £5. Bath Brew House; www.thebathbrewhouse.com
and a Greek lover help her see the world in a different light. £19.50- £35.50. Theatre Royal Bath; www.theatreroyal.org.uk 18 – 22 AP R IL
1 0 – 1 5 A PRI L
SHIRLEY VALENTINE Jodie Prenger, the 2008 winner of BBC1’s I’d Do Anything talent show, takes on the legendary role of the dissatisfied Mrs Joe Bradshaw, who wants to rediscover her former life as the optimistic and positive Shirley Valentine. A trip to Greece, the Mediterranean sun
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THE MIKADO Gilbert and Sullivan take us to the far away land of Titipu, and with inherent humour and timeless tunefulness, make for one of the most popular light operas ever written performed by Sasha Regan’s All Male Cast. £18.50£34.50. Theatre Royal Bath; www.theatreroyal.org.uk
YORKSTON/THORNE/KHAN A unique musical collaboration who produce a fusion of jazz, folk and Indian music, promote the release of their critically acclaimed new album Neuk Wight Delhi All-Stars. 7.30pm, £13. Komedia; www.komedia.co.uk 6 AP R IL
DEREK NASH Sax player Derek has long been a member of the Jules Holland band, has led Sax Appeal for 30 years and fronts the funk/fusion band Protect the Beat. 8.30pm, £8. St James Wine Vaults; www.stjameswinevaults.co.uk 7 AP R IL
RUBY TURNER With a star career with hits including I’d Rather Go Blind, Ruby is also one of the main singers on BBC2’s Later... with Jools Holland w