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What’s on in September Yoga at the American Museum & Gardens
The Dresser at Theatre Royal Bath
ARTISTS’ SHOWCASE Throughout September 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 September 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 was discovered a beautifully preserved Jurassic ecosystem, 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 JAZZ FACTORY: LEARN TO IMPROVISE Every Monday throughout September n Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford-on-Avon Jazz Factory is a weekly jazz workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists. It welcomes and caters for players of all levels, experience and ability. Go along and give it a try! You will work in small groups led by professional musicians in a supportive atmosphere. The workshop meets every Monday evening in term time at Wiltshire Music Centre. jazzfactory.co.uk 22 TheBATHMagazine
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PRISONS IN ENGLAND & WALES 2 September 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, Charlie Taylore is set to speak at a lecture entitled Prisons in England and Wales. Visit the website for times and updates. u3ainbath.org.uk BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL 8–9 September n Komedia Bath Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. The Banff Mountain Film Festival joins the world’s best adventure filmmakers and explorers as they push themselves to the limits in the most remote and stunning corners of the globe. Witness epic human-powered feats, life-affirming challenges and mind-blowing cinematography – all on the big screen at Komedia Bath. komedia.co.uk IFORD FESTIVAL Until 18 September n Belcombe Court, Bradford-on-Avon The Iford Festival is returning to the stunning 18th-century grounds of Belcombe Court on 21 August. Rarely open to the public, the Grade I listed house is set in 60 acres of glorious formal gardens, parkland and woodland, and the organisers are
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taking full advantage of the outdoors for this exciting series of events in a spectacular saddlespan structure. ifordarts.org.uk GENTLE YOGA & GUIDED MEDITATION Every Thursday throughout September 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 RODE COMEDY FESTIVAL 9–12 September n Pitch Perfect Camping, BA2 7QU The Rode Comedy Festival is returning for its second year with a stellar line-up of bigname acts. Enjoy performances from Olivier award-winng improvised production Showstopper! The Musical; TV superstar presenter and comedian Joel Dommett; comedy legend Stephen K Amos; Taskmaster’s Mike Wozniak; and BAFTA-nominated comic Spencer Jones, to name just a few. Organised by Kiwi Somerset-local, multi-awardwinning comedian Jarred Christmas and his wife Amelia, a creative arts PR who has worked at London’s Design Museum, together known as Pop-up Comedy, this is not one to miss. popupcomedy.org/shows THE DRESSER 9–18 September n Theatre Royal Bath This month, Julian Clary and Matthew Kelly will step into Ronald Harwood’s beautifully observed 1980s play The Dresser (rescheduled from September
