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What’s on in August The Play That Goes Wrong at the Theatre Royal Bath
Billy Ocean will perform at The Bath Festival Finale Weeked
ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE Throughout July n Out of the Blue Gallery, 6 Upper Borough Walls, Bath A beautiful new gallery right in the heart of Bath is showcasing some of the best British artists and ceramicists. Set across two floors, the gallery is packed with great pieces. Look out for must-see exhibitions arriving at the gallery soon. outofthebluegallery.com BRLSI: JURASSIC ARK Throughout August n 16 Queen Square, Bath BA1 2HN BRLSI is bringing a unique collection of 19th-century Somerset fossils right up to date with new discoveries from their recent excavation at the site, which lies beneath the hills near Ilminster, Somerset. Here a beautifully preserved Jurassic ecosystem was discovered, 183 million years old. First displayed in 2014, Jurassic Ark is an exhibition that brings this hidden treasure trove to life, illustrating how these ancient creatures lived and interacted, how they died and were preserved, and what they can tell us of the history of life. brlsi.org SUMMER SUNDAYS Throughout August n Various venues and locations in Bath Bath is open and ready to welcome you 26 TheBATHMagazine
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back this summer. Head into the city this month for Summer Sundays – a programme of entertainment, events and activities for all the family. Discover a plethora of pop-up entertainment around the city centre including performances from Jane Austen dancers and samba bands; free face painting; arts and crafts workshops and plenty more. welcometobath.co.uk/summer-sundays
THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG 3–7 August n Saw Close, Bath BA1 1ET The Cornley Drama Society are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, but as the title suggests, everything that can go wrong… does! As the accident-prone thesps battle on against all the odds to reach their final curtain call, hilarious results ensue. theatreroyal.org.uk
YOGA & WELLBEING PROGRAMME Every Thursday throughout August n American Museum & Gardens Join the American Museum & Gardens’ yoga experts from the YMCA as they take you through a themed yoga class each week. A typical class will include standing and seated yoga postures designed to ease, stretch and relax you. americanmuseum.org
THE LEGEND OF THE WHITE MOUSE 5 August, on Zoom n Online by U3A U3A in Bath is an organisation for retired people who want to find purposeful activity, enjoyment and companionship. It is an organisation fully driven by its members who for a nominal fee are able to participate in a range of activities from the purely educational to the recreational. The only criterion for joining is that of being retired. This month, Paul Barwick is set to speak at the lecture entitled The Legend of the White Mouse, the Nancy Wake story. Visit the website for times and updates. u3ainbath.org.uk
CHILDREN’S YOGA Every Friday during school holidays n American Museum & Gardens In partnership with Bath YMCA yoga experts, the museum is offering two wellbeing sessions – one for 4–7-year-olds and one for 8–11-year-olds. The classes are designed to allow children to explore yoga and mindfulness around a story or a theme that changes each week, ending with relaxation. americanmuseum.org
BATH FESTIVAL FINALE WEEKEND 7 August n Bath Recreation Ground The two-day live music spectacular will be taking place at Bath Recreation Ground,
