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How to Save the Planet at the Egg Theatre
Lara Melda & Bath Philharmonia at Bath Forum. Photo by Emrah Bostan
Lou Sanders at Komedia
CHRIS WOOD 9 March, 8pm n Chapel Arts, Lower Borough Walls, Bath Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the unofficial history of the English speaking people. He weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. His most recent album So Much to Defend has received wide critical acclaim. £15. chapelarts.org U3A OPEN MORNING 10 March, 10.30am–12.30pm n Bath Pavilion, North Parade Road If you are retired from full-time employment and would like to meet new people and learn new skills, or join others in a creative or leisure activity then come to the u3a in Bath Open Morning and see what u3a has to offer. Free admission. u3ainbath.org.uk CHLOE RITCHIE 11 March, 8pm n Rainbow Casino, Explore Lane, Bristol This March and April, Rainbow Casino are supporting the best local talent, from guitarists and jazz soloists to a saxophonist. Chloe is a powerhouse vocalist singing everything from Jess Glynn to ABBA. Based in Weston Super Mare, Chloe has performed all over the UK and in London’s theatres. Membership is required – it is free and can be done upon entry with a valid photo ID. rainbowcasino.co.uk BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL 17–26 March, 7.30pm, plus matinees n Theatre Royal Bath Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of music legend Carole King’s rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming the successful popular music solo act. Tickets from £29.50. theatreroyal.org.uk 24 TheBATHMagazine
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JOSHUA BURNELL BAND 18 March, 8pm n Chapel Arts, Lower Borough Walls, Bath Singer-songwriter and storyteller, Joshua Burnell now resides in York, but everyone assumes he’s from Rivendell. At some point, English folk, prog, contemporary classical, and vintage pop-rock all got mixed up and everyone had a great time so he decided to make a career of it. Joshua and his band will premiere new and unreleased material and tried and tested favourites. £15. chapelarts.org THE HANDFUL: TOWARDS THE LIGHT 19 March, 7.30pm n St Mary the Virgin, Bathwick BA2 4EB Kodály’s magnificent Missa brevis, once performed to the accompaniment of distant gunfire during the siege of Budapest while the composer took refuge in the cellars of the opera house, frames a programme of luscious Lenten music ranging from Lotti’s famous 8part Crucifixus, with its luxuriously long and indulgent suspensions, to the world premiere of Via Crucis by Peter Relph. Commissioned by The Handful as part of its commitment to supporting new works, it's a setting of the Stations of the Cross designed as a meditative procession, with melodies inspired by medieval plainchant, Cumbrian folk song, and contemporary classical music. The Handful will be joined by Peter King, Organist Emeritus of Bath Abbey, and by composer Peter Relph who will give a short talk about his commissioned piece after the interval. Tickets £15 (£5 for under 25s, free for under 16s) through bathboxoffice.org.uk; thehandful.org NATASHA SOLOMONS FOR I, MONA LISA 21 March, 7pm n Topping & Co. Bookshop, Friends Meeting House, York Street I, Mona Lisa is a deliciously vivid, compulsive and illuminating story about the
lost and forgotten women throughout history. Within her talk, Natasha will reveal the mysteries she unearthed while researching her new novel – beginning at the heart of Leonardo Da Vinci’s Florentine studio from the moment of Mona’s creation and into the twentieth century. £14.99 including book. toppingbooks.co.uk LOU SANDERS: ONE WORD WOW 23 March, 7.30pm n Komedia, Bath It’s time for a little get together; so pull up a chair, get all cosy and let Lou Sanders (aka Dr Giggles) take the evening on. She’ll bring her skates, you bring your wallet and you can all take some piccies. Perhaps this show is the real vaccine? tickets £16. komedia.co.uk CAPPELLA NOVA: IF MUSIC BE THE FOOD OF LOVE 26 March, 7.30pm n St Luke's Church, Hatfield Road, Bath Bath-based chamber choir Cappella Nova in a concert of choral music on the theme of love and romance. The evening starts with the 16th-century madrigals of Josquin and Lassus, and moves via Elgar and Finzi to songs by contemporary composers John Rutter, Eric Whitacre and Ola Gjeilo. Selected readings will complement the music. This concert, promoted jointly with the Bear Flat Association, is in aid of Voices for Life, a charity providing fun opportunities for primary school children to express themselves through music and singing. Tickets £12 via eventbrite.co.uk; cappellanova.org.uk TOM – GUITARIST 26 March, 8pm n Rainbow Casino, Explore Lane, Bristol Rainbow Casino have invited Bath singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom, known for his unique and personal take on covers from every era of music. Membership is required – it is free and can be done upon entry with a valid photo ID. rainbowcasino.co.uk
