In the run up to the general election, Ian Waller hears from former Conservative party potential leader Rory Stewart about the state of UK politics The timing couldn’t been better. A former candidate for the leadership of the Conservative Party in Bath for a double-header of shows to discuss the condition of British politics, the...
Category: Reviews
Review – Wonderland with the City of London Sinfonia at the Egg Theatre in Bath
Tanya Browne and her family enjoy a new show full of music and song Our little girl is always very excited when we say we are going to The Egg Theatre in Bath. This time it was to enjoy Wonderland, a playful show full of music and song. We arrived early as we like to...
Review – The Fulltone Orchestra with Carly Paoli and Aled Jones at the Forum Bath
Rob Bridges enjoys an evening of classical and movie favourites at The Forum Bath The 50 piece Fulltone Orchestra returned to The Forum Bath under conductor Anthony Brown after their magical evening in 2023 with Lucie Jones, which I was lucky enough to attend. For 2024 they were back with the final evening of touring...
Review – Life of Pi at the Theatre Royal Bath: ‘A wonderful show right on our doorstep’
Jessica Rood reviews a stunning adaptation of the tale of boy stranded at sea with a Bengal tiger for company Max Webster’s stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s Life of Pi captivated the audience from start to finish. Having only seen the film, I was in awe of Lolita Chakrabarti’s ability to bring this complex story...
Review – Elio Pace plays The Billy Joel Songbook at The Forum Bath
A dad’s night out celebrating a great singer songwriter “Did a few of you think you were seeing the really Billy Joel tonight?” Elio Pace asked of the audience at The Forum Bath last night. “Not for £30 a ticket, you’re not!” No it wasn’t the real multi-Grammy winning Piano Man himself, but it was...
Review – comedian Ed Patrick Catch Your Breath Tour at the Rondo in Bath
Ian Waller reviews this rising star of comedy, fresh from his appearance on Have I Got News For you Ed Patrick, NHS anaesthetist, author and stand-up, was the latest rising star of comedy to play to a sold-out audience at the Rondo Theatre in Bath. Of course, you can now add ‘Have I Got News...
Review – Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear at the Theatre Royal Bath
The games afoot with another mysterious tale for the master detective. Ian Waller is on the case… Sherlock Holmes is back – again. Can there be a more portrayed detective than the master of sleuth of Baker Street, the star of books, comics, TV, stage and film? His latest resurrection sees him at the grand...
Review – Tern GSD E-Cargo bike, a great alternative to a second family car
We try out a great alternative for the school run that saves on fuel, is easy to park and it’s a lot of fun too Have you noticed how many more Tern E-Cargo bikes are out and about on the school run these days? They’re quickly becoming the ideal alternative to a second car, offering...
Review – West Side Story by Bath Theatre School
Charlotte Johnstone reviews a tear jerking performances by students from two Bath secondary schools Students at Beechen Cliff and Hayesfield schools, produced by Bath Theatre School, are performing West Side Story in front of packed audiences this week at the Roper Theatre at Hayesfield School in Bath. The show starts atmospherically with energy and excitement,...
Review – Jonathan Pie Heroes and Villains at the Forum Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of ranting profanities and politics bashing You know what you’re going to get from an evening of Jonathan Pie and blimey does he deliver! Last night at The Forum Bath, the BBC’s senior deputy political correspondent delivered a 70 minute febrile tirade of Tory and establishment bashing that left the...
Review – The Kite Runner at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller reviews a quite stunning piece of thoughtful and genuinely moving theatre The Kite Runner, playing until 23 March at the Theatre Royal in Bath, is quite simply one of the most outstanding theatrical productions that I have seen for a very long time. I’ll be absolutely honest – I knew nothing about the...
Review – ABC The Lexicon of Love at the Forum Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a night of orchestral nostalgia, with a touch of gold lame for good measure… For people of a certain age, The Forum Bath was the place to be last night as ABC came to town to play their classic album, The Lexicon of Love, complete with a full orchestra. The Lexicon of...
Review – World Premiere of Blue Beard at the Theatre Royal Bath
Georgette McCready enjoys the world premiere of fable with a real-life message at its heart How lucky we are in Bath to have so many ‘you saw it here first!’ opportunities. Audiences at the Theatre Royal Bath are the first to enjoy the world premiere of Blue Beard, an exciting production by theatre director and...
Review – Snow Mouse at The Egg Theatre, Bath
Tanya Browne and her young family enjoy a return visit to a children’s classic This is the second time we were lucky enough to enjoy the Snow Mouse at The Egg theatre with our little girl and this time with our 5 month old baby boy. After seeing it last year we just had to...
Review – The Jam’d at Komedia, Bath
Ian Waller and friends enjoys a nostalgic evening of great music There was only one place to be for mums and dads of a certain age in Bath last night. The Jam tribute act, The Jam’d, were playing Komedia offering an evening of just great music and a chance to enjoy our youth. The Jam...
Review – The History of Rock at Komedia Bath
Ian Waller leads a learning trip to that university of rock and roll, Komedia Bath Today in class, children, it’s time to put away your books, pick up your air guitars and discover the history of rock! And so we took the class – my 13 year old son and his mate – to Komedia...
Review – Midnight Mole at The Roper Room at The Egg Theatre Bath
Tanya Browne and her family enjoy a first visit to The Egg for a production aimed at children six months to four years My husband and I along with our 20-month-old daughter and newborn son were lucky enough to visit The Egg in Bath to see the production of the Midnight Mole. The Egg is...
Review – The Stolen Winter Light at the Rondo Theatre in Bath
Susy Douch enjoys a brilliant festive show to delight and entertain all ages We had been to The Rondo previously and it hadn’t lost any of its charm from our last visit. It is a cosy, intimate venue, located in Larkhall, Bath and seating an audience of just over 100. The theatre holds a variety...
Review – Mark Watson: Search at Komedia Bath
A great night of laughs at Bath’s best comedy venue Mark Watson was on the last date of his current tour – apart from a couple of upcoming corporate gigs, so he explained – and he was determined to enjoy his night in Bath. Mind you, having seen Mark Watson a few times before, he...
Review: Sleeping Beauty at The Theatre Royal Bath – fantastic festive family fun!
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a festive treat with the best panto in town! Christmas is here which means panto time at the Theatre Royal is back – and this year, it’s an absolute cracker! Sleeping Beauty stars EastEnders’ and West End star Neil McDermott as Prince Vincent, Bath favourite Jon Monie as Lester...
Review – a family visit to the Father Christmas Grotto at Milsom Place, Bath
Edward was so excited! After all, he’s eight years old and Father Christmas’ Grotto is in town – and Edward was invited to see him! Not only that, his 11 year old sister Ruby was coming too! The adventure was all set to take place at Milsom Place where Father Christmas had set up his...