What's On In Bath, May 2008
May 2008
Badminton Horse Trials
01- 04 May 2008
Badminton is 15 miles from Bath
For all ticket enquries please contact the Box Office:
Tel: +44 (0)1454 218375
www.badminton-horse.co.uk
The Mission Theatre Bath
32 Corn St, Bath. BA1 1UF - Tel: 01225 428600
www.missiontheatre.co.uk
'Sweet Ladies'
Mon 26 - Thurs 29 May
'The Weevil in the Mind of Vincent Van Gogh'
Fri 30 - Sat 31 May 2008
Live Music At The Porter Bar
The Porter in George St. (next door to Moles Club), Bath & buy tickets over the bar. The venue in Bath for live music, open mics and up and coming bands.
Open: Mon-Thurs 11.30am-12pm; Fri & Sat 11.30am-1am; Sun 12pm-11.30pm. Tel: 01225 424104
www.theporter.co.uk
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Bath Fringe Festival
23 May - 08 June 2008
Most Fringe venues are central or easily accessible on foot.
The festival encompasses every aspect of contemporary art from drama and comedy, to street theatre and music.
Tel: 01225 463362
For the full programme of events visit www.bathfringe.co.uk
Fringe Arts Bath (FAB)
23 May - 08 June 2008
Bath City Centre
Fringe Arts Bath is a not-for-profit, artist-led initiative, which aims to make contemporary art visible and accessible to everyone in Bath. FAB is the cheeky little sister of the Bath Fringe. The festival theme is 'Location' and will breathe new life into our beautiful heritage city by showcasing the talented up-and-coming artists and curators of today.
Why is it important? Bath's reputation for its heritage past is something that we can all be incredibly proud of, but at FAB we also passionately believe in nurturing a reputation for culture and the arts for the future.
This year FAB is very excited to present over 100 up-and-coming artists and curators. Our headline group show this year is Locus; a theme which has inspired our entire festival. There are 8 exhibitions and many more art events and happenings planned. Why not celebrate with us on our opening night, Friday 23rd May, from 6pm, at the exhibition venues.
We have a great kid's program this year with three events; The Orange Juice Arts Trail, The Human Animal mask making workshop and The Great FAB Arts Debate. We will be running FAB guided tours on Saturday 7th June, with a special guest tour guide, for the grown-ups.
The FAB Art Fair
Sunday 1st June, 1pm-7pm, Saw Close, Bath.
The FAB Art Fair gives you the rare opportunity to buy work direct from the best of local up-and-coming contemporary artists. With over 40 artists represented, this is an unmissable event. There will be sculptors, jewelers, print-makers, painters, designer-makers, ceramicists and photographers. If that wasn't enough, this year FAB is teaming-up with Bath Fringe's Bedlam street fair. There will be a relaxed Sunday vibe, with a bar provided by Gascoyne Place, a music stage, street performers, buskers and a visit from the South Central Portaspace portable gallery. The roads will be closed throughout the event, so it's great for the kids too! So, come along, meet the artists and pick up a masterpiece!
For more details please go to www.fringeartsbath.co.uk
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Royal Bath & West Show
The Royal Bath & West Showground
28 - 31 May 2008
The Bath & West Agricultural Show where all aspects of farming and rural life can be seen. From the best of British livestock to the latest business innovations in farming. This show offers the perfect day out for the whole family, the best for shopping, food, flowers, crafts, country pursuits, equestrian competitions and display arena.
The Bath And West Showground, Shepton Mallett, Somerset BA4 6QN
www.bathandwest.com
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Bath Spring Flower Show
May Bank Holiday weekend
03 - 05 May 2008 10am-6pm
Location: Royal Victoria Park, Bath
£7.50 adults, £5 OAP’s and all unaccompanied children
Accompanied children under 16 free
- Bath Beekeepers exhibit
- British Food and Farming Marquee
- Children’s Activity Marquee
- Craft Marquee
- Floral Art Marquee
- Horticultural Sundries Marquee
- Main Floral Marquee
- Local Women’s Institutes and Townswomen’s Guilds Marquee
Bath Races In May
Robbie Williams Racenight
Weds 14 May 2008
Flat Racing. First Race: 6:00pm Last Race: 8:30pm
Including music from a Robbie Williams tribute act.
Afternoon Race Meeting At Bath
Mon 19 May 2008
Flat Racing. First Race: 2:00pm Last Race: 5:00pm
Bath Racecourse, Lansdown, Bath BA1 9BU
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The Avon Valley Railway
Meet Thomas The Tank Engine
10 & 11 May 2008
Come and meet Thomas, The Fat Controller and The Troublesome Trucks. Spend a day discovering what your favourite railway characters get up to, when they're holidaying at the Avon Valley Railway. Bitton station plays host to the fun and games that Thomas and his friends play when they're not working. They'll be up to their tricks from 10:30am to 5:30pm each day, and you can be sure of lots of good, old-fashioned family fun. Thomas and Friends, What better way to spend a day out with the kids.
www.avonvalleyrailway.co.uk
Theatre Royal Bath
Glitz, Blitz and 70’s Hits
Sunday 11th May
Starring Showaddywaddy, Sweet & Rubettes (Featuring Alan Williams). Three classic bands of the 70's present the best of British glam rock on one amazing bill.
SINGLE SPIES
Monday 26 May to Saturday 31 May
By Alan Bennett, Directed by Christopher Luscombe
Starring Nigel Havers, Diana Quick, Jack Ryder, John Arthur, Thomas Eyre, Clive Flint.
Tickets: £15 - £33 with concessions available.
Performances: Evenings: Monday to Wednesday at 7.30pm, Thursday to Saturday at 8pm
Matinees: Wednesday & Saturday at 2.30pm
Theatre Royal, Sawclose, Bath. BA1 1ET
Box Office Tel: 01225 448844
www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Bath International Music Festival 2008
21 May - 07 June 2008
Inaugurated in 1948, the Festival has an illustrious artistic history and has long been a well-established event of national significance and international reputation. It takes place annually over 17 days in late May/early June, presenting a range of high quality events including orchestral, chamber and contemporary classical music, contemporary jazz and world music and now exciting new electronic. The programme takes place mainly in city venues and also includes free public outdoor events. - Tickets
Whilst every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy contained, we cannot accept responsibility in respect of any error or ommission which may have occurred. Events may be subject to change. If in any doubt, please check with the venue and organisers.
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