Bath Voice News: ‘yes you will go to the Ball’ – The Rondo set to stage Cinderella; plus a dazzling the theatre has a dazzling programme this season from comic Colin Hoult; plus New Writing, and Behold Ye Ramblers – a celebration of the 1930s Clarion movement

Cinderella

By Harry Mottram: It’s one of Bath’s most loved little theatres with a mix of music, comedy, theatre, opera, dance and community shows – and this season is no different with Bath Drama staging the rags to riches story of Cinderella from Thursday the 16th of January 20225. Written by Chloe Harris the timeless tale will bring some welcome cheer to audiences in January. Details: 16-19 Jan • 2pm & 7:30pm • Full £14 Concs £12 Child Under 12 £10 • Community Theatre. The photo is from a previous production by Bath Drama.

Red Richardson: Bugatti Live

Comic Red Richardson is one of the most exciting new Stand Up comedians in The UK. Details: Sat 25 Jan • 8pm • Full £16. As seen on Ricky Gervais and Friends (Live) and The Stand Up Sketch Show (ITV2) and The Red Richardson Special (You Tube)

New Writing Night at The Rondo

For the first time, The Rondo team will showcase their work in a series of short plays. Expect to laugh, expect to cry, and more so, expect to wonder ‘what goes through their minds?’ Details: Thu 30 Jan • 8pm • Full £14 Concs £12 • Professional Theatre

Stable

Jack, a troubled psychologist, finds himself drawn to his client, Ava, over the course of their therapy sessions. In his own therapy with Tara, he attempts to explore these feelings but falters – resulting in a breakdown in the very safeguards surrounding therapy. This gripping narrative delves into relationships, boundaries and the repercussions of our actions. Details: Fri 31 Jan • 8pm • Full £14 Concs £12 • Professional Theatre

Colin Hoult: Colin

Berk’s Nest in association with United Agents presents Colin Hoult: Colin. Details: Sat 1 Feb • 8pm • Admission £18 • Comedy

The 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee heads back out on tour. This time as himself, Colin. As seen in Netflix’s Afterlife, BBC’s Ghosts, and BBC’s This Time With Alan Partridge, Colin Hoult heads across the UK with a not-to-be-missed stand-up show! Following a huge national tour of The Death of Anna Mann in 2022/2023 that saw Colin sell out shows across the country, including additional performances in London’s West End, the critically acclaimed comedian is back with a stand-up show about family, fatherhood, and a formative childhood experience with a Ouija board and a gorilla.

Behold Ye Ramblers

Written by Neil Gore
Presented by Townsend Theatre Productions

From about 1890 up to the 1930s, readers of the The Clarion newspaper formed clubs and societies dedicated to leisure and educational pursuits for the furtherance of health and wellbeing – Clarion Cycling, Clarion Rambling, Scouts, Vocal Unions (choirs), drama groups, brass bands – as well as the Clarion Van for the promotion of Socialism.

New, lively arrangements of songs from the Clarion Song Book (from such luminaries as William Morris, Edward Carpenter and Edith Nesbit) and popular songs amongst the cyclists and ramblers will be front and centre of the performance.

The show invites existing choirs to join the performances, but audiences will also be encouraged to become choir members for the night and actively enjoy the interactive experience. It promises to be an evening of breezy, energetic entertainment that will leave you with the desire to join in with the performance, and then get up onto the nearest hillside and out into the fresh air! Details: Thu 6 Feb • 8pm • Full £14 Concs £12 • Professional Theatre.

Rock The Tots: Around the World!

Gigs for little ones… and their grown-ups! Fri 7 Feb • 11am • Full £8 per head • Music

Expect to hear some super tunes with destinations in their titles and lyrics. There might be some Toto, there may well be some Beach Boys, and who knows, George Ezra might feature! Come along with your wee adventurers, and we will take you on a fun journey. And of course we will have our puppet friends, insane dance moves, stories, memes, and more.

For more at The Rondo Theatre visit https://rondotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/