WHAT’S ON The art, film and theatre happening in October

WHAT’S ON 23 October – 6 November

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 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

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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

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above: Descending by Emma Philippa Maeve is one of a diverse selection of works in her exhibition at The Art Cohort left: Bath inspires many of Kathryn Scaldwell’s paintings below: Creep out the kids at the American Museum & Gardens bottom: Catch The Shining on the big screen this Halloween in the ’80s shines an intriguing light on his use of the pottery medium to address radical issues – and a few of his own along the way, apparently. Mon-Sun; 10am-5pm; £12.50; The Holburne; www.holburne.org

25–31 October

THE PERCEPTION OF LANDSCAPE Emma Philippa Maeve’s striking digital embroidery is heavily influenced by her travels through China. Inspired by the concept of the flauneur – an art term identified by Baudelaire in his essay 'The Painter of Modern Life', it refers to one who is at leisure, an explorer – her works draw on her own explorations, urban and rural. Mon-Sat (except Wed); 10am-5pm; The Art Cohort; @the_art_cohort on Instagram

31 October

THE SHINING Enjoy the Stanley Kubrick classic on the big screen. Slowly lose your sanity along with Jack and his family after they move into a creepy isolated hotel with a violent past. There are few better horror flicks for Halloween that we can think of. 7pm; £7 non-members, £5 members; The Wharf Room, Widcombe Social Club; www.widcombesocialclub.co.uk

31 October

WIG! HALLOWEEN! Put together your fiercest outfit and join the Wig family for a Halloween drag show. Hosted by the genderqueer queen of Bath herself, Mother, the show features legendary Bristol fixture Delirium, the current reigning Miss Wig, Mariana Trench and the multi-talented Remy Melee. 7-10pm; prices vary; Moles; www.moles.co.uk

24 October – 1 November

SPOOKTOBER FAMILY FUN TRAIL Wander round the Winding Way on this spooky A to ‘Zee’ Halloween trail, and discover a whole alphabet of scariness. Uncover horrible histories and unnatural nature, twist your torso into ghoulish shapes and make your very own gruesome gargoyle. Some content may be unsuitable for young children and adult discretion is advised. 10am-4pm; £3 plus normal admission; American Museum & Gardens; www.americanmuseum.org

2–14 November

FIND PEACE AND TRANQUILITY We could all use a little of it – and this exhibition of works by Kathryn Scaldwell certainly has both. Kathryn uses oils in bold colours to create dreamlike seascapes and giclée prints, often inspired by her faith and by the local landscape. Mon-Sat (except Wed); 10am-5pm; The Art Cohort; @the_art_cohort on Instagram

4–21 November

COPHENHAGEN The second in the trio of plays of the Theatre Royal’s returning season, the multi award-winning Copenhagen by Michael Frayn tells the story of a clandestine encounter between two Nobel Prize winning physicists during the city’s Nazi occupation in 1941. Once old friends and colleagues, the two men have now found themselves on opposite sides. Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs and Sat 2.30pm; prices vary; Theatre Royal; www.theatreroyal.org.uk

8 November

BATH CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS FAIR The Bath Contemporary Artists Fair (BCAF) is a new regular art event showcasing a range of unique and exciting works from established and up-and-coming artists alike. The BCAF is committed to creating opportunities for artists of all mediums to exhibit and sell their work commission-free in an affordable way – a laudable mission, we think. Flip to page 31 for more. 10am-5pm; Green Park Station; www.bcaf.co.uk n