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What’s on in January Epiphany and New Year Concert at Bath Abbey
ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE Throughout January n Out of the Blue Gallery A beautiful 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. outofthebluegallery.com CINDERELLA Until 9 January n Theatre Royal Bath The best-loved pantomime of them all is back in Bath! With a brand new joke-filled script by Bath’s own award-winning writer and all-round pantomime legend Jon Monie, Cinderella offers the best family fun and festive frivolity. With Dani Harmer as the Fairy Godmother and Jon Monie as Buttons, and Elly Jay, Josh Rose, Nic Gibney and Duncan Burt. Daily at 2pm and 7pm or 1pm and 5pm. £9–£38.50. theatreroyal.org.uk JAZ DELOREAN SOLO 6 January, 8–10.30pm n Chapel Arts Centre, St James Memorial Hall, Lower Borough Walls, Bath Jaz Delorean is a London-based singer, with the band Tankus the Henge as well as on his own. His songs are tender observations of our fragile existence, taking inspiration from Old West bar-room piano players, the melodies of his Cypriot ancestry and stories from growing up around a travelling funfair. £15; chapelarts.org EPIPHANY AND NEW YEAR CONCERT 8 January, 6.30–7.30pm n Bath Abbey
Join the Abbey Girls Choir as they sing their annual performance of A Ceremony of Carols with the beautiful and evocative harp accompaniment. They are joined by Eluned Pierce and there will be several solos amongst the girls as they usher in the New Year and celebrate Epiphany. Many countries open presents at the Epiphany instead of on Christmas Day – so book your tickets and enjoy this magical experience. Please read the Abbey’s Covidguidance before attending. Tickets £10, under 1s £5. bathabbey.org; book through eventbrite.co.uk CAN MARKETING HELP TO TACKLE THE OBESITY CRISIS? 11 January, 7.30pm n BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, or online Over half of the UK population is considered overweight and this has been linked to a number of serious health problems. The negative consequences are well understood, but the rate of obesity seems to be increasing. This talk by Dr Lina Ikonen examines the benefits and limitations of using the tools of marketing to promote healthier food choices and battle the obesity pandemic. £2–£5; brlsi.org TAI CHI AT THE ROMAN BATHS 11 January – 15 March, Tuesdays 8–8.30am n Roman Baths, Abbey Church Yard Get your day off to a great start with morning T’ai Chi sessions on the terrace at The Roman Baths with private instructor Paddy Nisbett. £4 a session. romanbaths.co.uk
Robin Hood and the Babes in the Wood at The Rondo
ROBIN HOOD AND THE BABES IN THE WOOD 12–16 January, 7.30pm, Wednesday to Saturday, 2pm Saturday and Sunday n The Rondo Theatre, St Saviours Road, Larkhall The evil Sheriff of Nottingham is imposing endless lockdowns on his downtrodden townspeople, and he’s cheating Maid Marian and the orphaned Babes of their money and freedom. Can Robin Hood and his Merry Men and Women rescue them? With jokes, songs, romance, fights and comedy, this is a pantomime for our time by Bath Drama, for everyone to enjoy. £8–£12. rondotheatre.co.uk SNOW MOUSE 12 January – 6 February n The Egg Theatre, Theatre Royal Bath Winter has arrived and the woods are covered in white. Children playing outside find a sleeping mouse buried under the soft white flakes. They explore the winter wonderland and keep each other safe and warm from the winter freeze. The perfect first theatre experience. Daily (except Mondays) 9.30am, 11.30am and 1.30pm. 45 minutes long. Tickets £10. theatreroyal.org.uk FREEDOM: THE IMPOSSIBLE REALITY 14 January, 7.30pm n BRLSI, 16 Queen Square, Bath, or online The question of free will has preoccupied philosophers for millennia. In recent years the findings of neuroscience has for many laid to rest the idea that we have free will. Not so, says Raymond Tallis, who advances Continued page 28
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