WHAT’S ON
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23 October – 6 November
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Get into spooky season the fierce way at Moles
Until 25 October
LUX: AN EXHIBITION OF LIGHT Catherine Beale’s works are preoccupied with striking and unusual light. Her luminous pieces, many of which feature iconic Bath scenery, cast a magical glow across their subjects, and are often painted in the boundary hours between day and night. Thurs-Sun 11am-6pm; 44AD Artspace; www.catherinebeale.com
Until 31 October
BETRAYAL A couple of years after ending their seven-year affair, Emma and Jerry meet for a drink. Emma has just discovered her husband, Robert – also Jerry’s best mate – has been having an affair of his own. The Theatre Royal returns with Betrayal, one of Pinter’s most popular works. A classic love triangle, this compelling piece travels through time to examine the complexities of long-term love. Mon-Sat, 7.30pm; Thurs & Sat 2.30pm; prices vary; Theatre Royal Bath; www.theatreroyal.org.uk
Until 31 October
PUMPKIN PICKING
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Pick your own pumpkin at Farrington’s Farm. A quintessentially autumnal activity beloved by Instagrammers the world over, this is a great day out for all. A chance to connect with nature, and perhaps get a few likes while you’re at it. 9.30am-4.30pm; £5, booking essential; Farrington’s Farm; www.farringtons.co.uk
Until 8 November
KEITH JANSZ This magical collection of paintings explore light – from the sparkling reflections of the sun glancing off the sea to the stretching shadows of a wintry afternoon. The artist, Keith Jansz painted the entire remarkable collection by holding a brush in his mouth. He’s tetraplegic, which means he is paralysed in all four limbs. He credits painting as the stepping stone he needed to cope with the trauma of his paralysis – now he is an artist for a living and has exhibited around the world. Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-12.30pm; The Galleries Shop & Café, Freshford; www.keithjansz.com
Thursdays until 5 November
WOMAD AT HOME WOMAD and Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios have joined forces to offer an immersive 360° ‘live’ music experience – from home. The eight-part exclusive series has been recorded with world-class sound technology, resulting in an audio experience beyond anything you’ve heard before. The line-up includes stars of the new London jazz movement Sarathy Korwar, Blue Lab Beats and Native Dancer, alongside the Ghanaian-British band Onipa, Welsh folk act 9Bach, Chinese classical virtuoso Cheng Yu and her ensemble Silk Breeze, electronic music innovators Hinako Omori and avant-garde folk band Voka Gentle. Thursdays 8pm; www.athome.womad.co.uk
Until 13 December
RUH HEROES EXHIBITION This eclectic collection features artwork and photography from a select few of Bath’s local artists, and 40 per cent of any sales from the exhibition will be donated to the RUH’s Forever Friends Appeal.
The collection includes work by David Ringsell, whose realistic but painterly reimaginations of Bath celebrate the beauty of the city. Mon-Sun; 8am-10pm; ArtBar, The Abbey Hotel; www.abbeyhotelbath.co.uk
Until 20 December
NIGHT & DAY: 1930S FASHION AND PHOTOGRAPHS First curated by the Fashion and Textiles Museum in London, this exhibition is the ultimate experience of 1930s glam. Think floor length gowns in satin, velvet or crêpe – complete with diamanté accessories, obviously. It’s the perfect escape from the present; cast yourself in the role of ’30s femme fatale as you wander the display, picturing yourself at the wild parties of yesteryear. Tues-Sat; 10am-5pm; American Museum & Gardens; www.americanmuseum.org
Until 3 January 2021
GRAYSON PERRY: THE PRETHERAPY YEARS We couldn’t be happier with the news of the extension of The Holburne’s Grayson Perry exhibition until next year. The return of the explosive and creative pots and plates he made back
