Theatre Picks in Bath by Harry Mottram
Mission Theatre
Thu 27-Sun 30 Mar. Blood Brothers. Presented by Next Stage Theatre Company. Willy Russell’s story of twin boys – Mickey and Edward – are separated at birth. They meet again by chance as seven-year-olds and become firm friends despite the class and culture divide between them. We follow their story through childhood escapades, teenage angst and young adulthood. Tragedy strikes when both brothers fall in love with the same woman. 7.30pm. £17/£13.
Rondo Theatre
Wed 12 Mar – Sat 15 Mar. the Unfriend. Platform 8’s production of Steven Moffat’s comedy of a clash between polite Brits and a mysterious American with a dark secret. £7.30pm. £15.
Thu 20-Sat 22 Mar. Stage Death. Bath Spa production of a play by Feargus Woods Dunlop about a play about a murder in a theatre. The play has been written specifically to showcase the cast of graduating Bath Spa Acting students. 7.30pm. £8.
Wed 26-Sat 29 Mar. Flatpack. The Rondo Theatre Company stage John Hodge’s surreal comedy about househunting and moving house. 7.30pm. £16.
Theatre Royal Bath Main House
Sat 22 Mar-Sat 12 Apr. Alfred Hitchcock Presents – The Musical. It’s just another ordinary day in your average American city… meet a paranoid housewife, a duplicitous jazz singer, a witness to murder, an escaped convict and a man literally on the edge, all struggling to survive in a potpourri of horror and mayhem in this musical homage to the master of suspense.
The Egg
Fri 19 Mar. When the World Turns. SEN Schools: 10.30am & 1.15pm. Families 4.45pm. An accessible, intimate, interactive show from the pioneers of Sensory Theatre, Oily Cart. You can expect lots of up-close sensory moments, a gentle pace, and plenty of breathing space for processing. Tickets: £12.50, Schools £8.50.
Ustinov Studio
Tue-Wed, 18-19 Mar. The Picture of Dorian Gray. Box Tale Soup with an adaptation of Wilde’s classic of th eman who never ages. Behind a locked door, Dorian’s portrait tells a very different story. 7.30pm. £21.
Theatre Picks outside Bath
Bristol Tobacco Factory Theatre,
Thu 20 Feb-Sat 29 Mar. The Winter’s Tale. Shakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a story of jealousy, redemption, and the enduring power of love. Driven by unfounded jealousy, King Leontes accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity, triggering tragic consequences. Years later, through acts of forgiveness, reconciliation, and the miraculous power of time, a chance at renewal and hope emerges. This timeless tale moves seamlessly between tragedy and comedy, offering a rich exploration of human emotion and resilience.
Bristol Old Vic Theatre
Wed 12 Mar-Sat 5 Apr. Romeo and Juliet. A co-production with Bristol Old Vic, Belgrade Theatre, and Hackney Empire. The original play, originally scored – with rap and R&B. 2.30pm and 7.30pm. £12.