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What’s on in July Creating Carmen at Ham Farm Festival
The Woman in Black visits the Theatre Royal Bath. Photo by Tristram Kenton
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 SUMMER SUNDAYS Throughout July n Various venues and locations in Bath Bath is open and ready to welcome you 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 UNLOCKING YOUR ANCESTORY WITH DNA 1 July 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, u3a is running a public lecture entitled Unlocking Your Ancestory with DNA. Visit the website for times and updates. u3ainbath.org.uk 20 TheBATHMagazine
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JESS GILLAM AND BATH PHILHARMONIA 1 July, 7.30pm n The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath Bath Philharmonia and phenomenal saxophonist Jess Gillam present a programme of English pastoral music full of light and hope for a summer’s evening. Performing music from her latest album, TIME, Jess is passionate about inspiring and bringing joy to people through music and has continued to do so throughout the pandemic. From Elgar’s Serenade for Strings to Luke Howard’s evocative Dappled Light, this concert will warm your soul and refresh your spirit. bathphil.co.uk FROME FESTIVAL 2–11 July, various times n Various venues in and around Frome The Frome Festival is welcoming big comedy talent, Reginald D. Hunter – the Americanborn star of stand-up – to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Hunter will appear at the Memorial Theatre on 9 July, supported by Jarred Christmas. Look out for performances by top-class rock, jazz and fusion artists like Jonny and the Baptists along with cult comedians Paul Foot and George Egg. Marston Lakes (an elegant glamping site), will also be opening its gates to the festival for the first time and the highly popular art trail will be up and running as always. fromefestival.co.uk THE WOMAN IN BLACK 5–10 July, various times n Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, Bath Continuing its record-breaking run at the Fortune Theatre in London’s West End, The Woman in Black returns to Bath as part of a major UK Tour. Susan Hill’s acclaimed ghost
story comes dramatically alive in Stephen Mallatratt’s ingenious stage adaptation. This gripping production, directed by Robin Herford, is a brilliantly successful study in atmosphere, illusion and controlled horror. theatreroyal.org.uk VENETIAN WATER LEVELS, ALGAE BELTS… AND CANALETTO? 8 July, 7–7.45pm n Online, run by The Holburne Museum What can 18th-century paintings tell us about modern-day Venice? What information can be extracted from past depictions of the city in order to understand its present? In this 45-minute fascinating talk Professor Dario Camuffo will explore how Canaletto paintings have contributed to the study of the changes to the average sea level in Venice since the 1700s. holburne.org MELVYN TAN AND BATH PHILHARMONIA 8 July, 7.30pm n The Forum, 1A Forum Buildings, Bath Bath Philharmonia and pianist Melvyn Tan, one of the world’s most critically acclaimed Mozart interpreters, present a unique double bill of two of the greatest piano concertos every written. From the intimacy and fragility of Piano Concerto No. 23 to the sublime beauty of Piano Concerto No. 21 (widely known as the Elvira Madigan Concerto), this poignant concert will let your mind soar and capture your heart. bathphil.co.uk NOVEL WINES WINE-TASTING 8, 22 and 18 July n 7 Cork Place, Bath Come and enjoy wine, cider and spirit tasting events throughout July. Held in the
