WHAT’S ON
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The Play That Goes Wrong will be giving us a much needed laugh at Theatre Royal this Christmas
EXHIBITIONS 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 and wonderful parties of yesteryear. Tues-Sat; 10am-5pm; American Museum & Gardens; www.americanmuseum.org
Until 23 December
ART SALON CHRISTMAS GIFT SALE This spectacular range of work priced from £15 to £600 means you’re bound to find an original gift for the art lover in your life – and one that fits your budget. Art Salon is all about making original artwork accessible to art lovers of all kinds, and this exciting range, much of which is created and made by UK artists, is a great start. Mon-Fri; 11am-4pm; Art Salon; www.artsalon.co.uk
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Until 3 January 2021
GRAYSON PERRY: THE PRE-THERAPY YEARS Loved Grayson Perry’s Art Club? Delve deeper into his work with a visit to his exhibition at The Holburne. A collection of fascinating ceramics he created during his early years as a working artist, the selection of works demonstrate someone still seeking their identity, and all of the strong emotions that come with that process. Many of the politically charged pieces have not been seen in public since they were first exhibited. Mon-Sun; 10am-5pm; £12.50; The Holburne; www.holburne.org
Until 3 January 2021
BATH SOCIETY OF ARTISTS: VIRTUAL OPEN EXHIBITION 2020 Ordinarily held at the Victoria Art Gallery, this annual exhibition is, for the first time ever, displayed online, where you can browse the exciting collection of beautiful works. They’re all available to buy at a range of different price points. Online; www.victoriagal.org.uk/bsagallery
Until 10 January 2021
NICOLE EISENMAN: WHERE I WAS, IT SHALL BE
For her inaugural exhibition with Hauser & Wirth, Nicole Eisenman presents a collection representative of the diversity of her practice. She weaves autobiography and allegory into the works, which speak to the complexity of the ever-evolving political and cultural moment. Tues-Sun; 10am-4pm; Hauser & Wirth Somerset; www.hauserwirth.com
Until 23 January 2021
NEW WORKS FOR CHRISTMAS Beaux Arts have a beautiful selection of works this Christmas for the keen art lover in your life. The collection, which features a diverse range of styles and disciplines, includes Jennifer Anderson’s ethereal portraits, Beth Carter’s mythical half-man, half beast sculptures and Simon Allen’s unique gilded wall sculptures. Flip to page 17 for even more from Beaux Arts. MonSat; 10am-5pm; www.beauxartsbath.co.uk
Ongoing
ART AT THE HEART OF THE RUH You can now see the RUH’s fabulous art collection online. Buying an artwork from this collection not only helps support the artist but also the RUH Arts Fund, which enables the project, spanning 700 artworks across
the RUH, to continue its work. Online; www.artatruh.org
THEATRE
Until 22 December 2020 & 4–16 January 2021
OLEANNA This is a controversial one. First written and produced 30 years ago but utterly of the moment, Oleanna is set on an American college campus. A conversation unwinds between a college professor and female student that threatens to destroy both their lives when she files a sexual harassment claim against him in this seminal piece by David Mamet. Mon-Sat 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat 2.30pm; various prices; www.theatreroyal.org.uk
From 2 December
PANTO ONLINE The Glastonbury and Street Musical Comedy Society (GSMCS) is taking panto online. Throughout the month of December they’ll be premièring much loved shows on their YouTube channel. Grab some popcorn and a blanket and get ready to enjoy Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, Jack and the Beanstalk and Goldilocks and the Three Amazing Bears – all from the comfort of your living room. Online; search
© AL ASTAIR MUIR
18 December 2020 – 15 January 2021
