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Theatre Royal Bath until 7 October According to British author and barrister John Mortimer’s autobiographical 1971 stage play A Voyage...
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We love hearing about the exploits of Roman emperors, because of the addictive tales of excess, depravity, cruelty and murder. Mary Beard’s new book Emperor of Rome looks at these rulers from a different perspective – through the eyes of ordinary people – and suggests that not all the stories are...
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With the highest railway in Europe – powered by local hydroelectricity – and easy train routes taking travellers from home...
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Since its formation in 1972 the Brodsky Quartet has performed over 3000 concerts on the major stages of the world.A...
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“Fliss Freeborn is one of the best young writers I have ever come across.” These are the words of Jay Rayner – so be in no doubt that the Fortnum & Mason Cookery Writer 2023 has flavours aplenty in her new book Do Yourself a Flavour. Words by Melissa Blease....
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Words by Melissa Blease There’s very good reason why the vast majority of ghost stories are set in ancient, crumbling...
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If you are a fan of the Netflix hit Stranger Things, then head into town to try the five-star irreverent...
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Words by Melissa Blease Ever since the ghost of Banquo turned up to disrupt newly-crowned king Macbeth’s grand banquet, the dramatic/cringe-inducing/socially psychotic (or a combination of all three) ‘dinner party from hell’ has been one of the most effective plot devices in theatre, the intimate, domestic set-up amplifying the power...
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Aidan Quinn profiles some of the artists on show at Beaux Arts Bath during September The Indian philosopher Krisnamurti said,...
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Zac Ware is never happier than when he is playing a guitar and singing a song. He does this in...
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It’s August, the time-out month. Whether you are travelling far or staying put, there’s always value in a good book that you can lose yourself in. Isabelle Blakeney has done the work for you with a list of some of the top holiday reads for 2023. Happy Place by Emily...