5 THINGS

5

things to do this September

Watch

Sad that Shakespeare hasn’t written anything new for over 400 years? Well, hold on to your doublets, ruffs and trunk hose. The Bard is back! With story and verse improvised in the moment, enjoy a riotous new Shakespeare play every time – performed by Impromptu Shakespeare’s whip smart cast on 11 September at the Rondo. Packed with priceless wit, lyrical smarts, romance, and a dash of double-crossing, this leading ensemble do the Bard proud with a brand new one-act hit every time, inspired by audience suggestions. Impromptu Shakespeare have been a smash hit at the Edinburgh Fringe, Bristol Shakespeare Festival, and appeared on BBC Shakespeare Live. Tickets from £14; rondotheatre.co.uk

Enjoy

On 11 September, Somewhere Over England will be gracing the stage at Chapel Arts. Along with Tears For Fears, The Korgis and Naked Eyes, Somewhere Over England emerged from the Bath local music scene of the 1980s. They gained recognition and chart success in Spain in 1991 with their huge melodic summer epic If I Ever Fall in Love, which was one of the longest charting hits in the country, finally reaching the number one slot in September of that year. This will be one of the few live performances of 2021 for Somewhere Over England as they will be working on a new five-track album. On the night, the band will be playing songs spanning back to the 80s against a backdrop of handcrafted films. chapelarts.org

Relax

Heidi Lerner Rearden of HeidiReiki has been studying and practising healing for over 30 years, through Buddhism, Reiki and Feng Shui, working with hundreds of people to harmonise and restore their lives and environments. This month, as part of the Wellness Weekend 2021 event (see more on p23), Heidi is hosting three events: Reiki Taster Sessions on 12 September, Group Reiki Chakra Balance and Meditation on 13 September, and The Zen Den Talk –Feng Shui and Reiki on 18 September. Since it was introduced to the world by Dr Usui in Japan in 1914, Reiki has been taught and practised by healers all over the world. Feng Shui has also been developed over the centuries into a highly effective means to cleanse and optimise the energy of our environments. Together they complement each other beautifully. Join Heidi this month and learn all about the energetic healing practices of the two forms. heidireiki.com; visitbath.co.uk/world-wellness-weekend

Join

Whether you’re 11 or 111, a seasoned actor or a beginner, Natural Theatre Company’s Theatre School has a class for you. Learn performance skills from professional actors and directors in fun and stress-relieving evening drama classes in the south west.

The Natural Theatre Company’s Adult Performance and Theatre Skills classes are best for beginners or those who want to brush up on their skills, whilst its Creating and Devising classes are great for those with more experience. If you’re 18 and under then its 11–18 Theatre School is the place for you! Running weekly from the 13 September until the 24 November, book your place at: naturaltheatre.co.uk/theatreschool

Listen

Always a highlight on the autumn calendar, the Tetbury Music Festival is taking place from 30 September –3 October. Concerts range from early to classical to contemporary music, with lectures and interviews to share insight, understanding and new ways of appreciating the context in which these great works were written. This year’s programme features the likes of the Heath Quartet, Eusebius String Quartet, a lecture by Dame Jane Glover DBE, and a performance by Pavel Kolesnikov, to name just a few. A visit to the beautiful and ancient town of Tetbury in the Cotswolds makes the perfect cultural weekend break. Head to the website to book your tickets online. tetburymusicfestival.org ■