WHAT’S ON

WHAT’S ON in November

Join Tanya’s Home Clearing Club

A Week in Tokyo Exhibition

Copenhagen at the Theatre Royal Bath

BATH THEATRE SCHOOL

n Throughout November, term time

Saturdays, Oldfield Baptist Church

Bath Theatre School is inviting drama enthusiasts aged 6–18 years to join the multi-award winning Bath Theatre School for a free taster with action-packed lessons in singing, dance and drama. Participants will learn a range of performing skills while working towards nationally recognised exams in musical theatre. baththeatreschool.com

CHOIRSHOW 2

n 1 November, via website A brilliant live broadcast of virtual choir videos recorded by 14 different choirs from across the UK will be released this month. More than 250 singers from various choirs have brought their voices together in support of Keynsham charity, The Music Man Project. eventbrite.co.uk/e/choirshowtickets

COPENHAGEN

n 4–21 November, Theatre Royal Bath Michael Frayn’s multi award-winning Copenhagen stars one of our most popular stage and screen actors, Haydn Gwynne (Billy Elliot The Musical) and Michael Gould (RSC, National Theatre, The Globe Theatre). This totally absorbing historical detective story, conjured from a smattering of scientific facts, is a daring, fascinating and stimulating drama. theatreroyal.org.uk

A WEEK IN TOKYO

n 10–25 November, BRLSI During Rugby World Cup in October 2019, photographer Andrew Polson, armed with his Nikon D810, hit the streets of Tokyo to capture the life of a city that offers such contrast. This month, 60 of Andrew’s photographs will be on display, raising money for Dorothy House Hospice. Curated by Jason Dorley-Brown, visitors can follow Andrew’s 30 years of working in New York City and London. brlsi.org

COMPASSIONATE CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

n 10 and 17 November, Bath This festive season, Bath BID has organised times dedicated to those people in need of a little more time and quiet to feel welcome in the city centre shops. Running from 10am–12pm, shoppers can feel more comfortable buying their Christmas presents. bathbid.co.uk

EARLY BIRD CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DAYS

n 12 and 19 November, Bath Bath BID will begin the festive activities with two Early Bird Christmas Shopping days on 12 and 19 November, with entertainment around the city centre, and a range of promotions available to shoppers. bathbid.co.uk

THE FAST AND THE FOODIES

n 14 November, 10am–2pm, Trowbridge A brand new car exhibition is coming to Trowbridge. The event is set to feature everything from the newest Lamborghinis, Porches and Ferraris to classic British and American cars such as the Capri, Mustang, an American Hot Rod and a 1933 Austin Supercar. The event includes a variety of street food stalls. innoxmills.co.uk Innox Market in Trowbridge offers a range of products, from handmade arts and crafts and vintage clothing to street food, fresh produce and west country ale and cider, all against the backdrop of live music. Social distancing measures will be in place. innoxmills.co.uk

VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES

n 27 November, Bath The cultural and festive programme begins on the weekend of 27 November. Each weekend will involve different arts organisations in the city, running events in Bath’s unique buildings. Bath Festivals will open the programme in partnership with the Holburne Museum, in conversation with Grayson Perry at the Forum talking about his remarkable artistic career. bathbid.co.uk

TANYA’S HOME CLEARING CLUB

n 26 November, via website Tanya’s Home Clearing Club, run by The Girl Who Simplified, consists of 49 days of gentle guided support as part of a group of ambitious women ready to clear the excess ‘stuff’ in their homes to create more space within themselves. The programme costs £250; thegirlwhosimplified.com

THE ARTS SOCIETY BATH LECTURES

n Until 30 November After the suspension of activities due to Covid, The Arts Society Bath Lectures are back with a series of six monthly online lectures starting on 4 January 2021. This month, there’s a special offer for new members who sign up by 30 November, who will be able to access the 14 December lecture for free. Memberships cost £40. theartssocietybath.com n