It’s back ! Festive magic for Christmas 2026 already on the horizon in Bath
Just when you thought it was safe to go back into Bath City Centre – it’s back!!! Bath & North East Somerset Council has confirmed that the internationally acclaimed Bath Christmas Market will return from 26 November to 13 December...
Review – A Christmas Carol at the Theatre Royal Bath
Victoria Walters enjoys a one-man performance of a festive masterpiece Master storyteller, Guy Masterson, renowned for his distinctive brand of physical storytelling in one-man productions of classic stories such as Animal Farm and Under Milk Wood, makes a very welcome...
Review – Puttify futuristic mini golf comes to the Bath Leisure Centre
Ian Waller and his family get a sneak preview of the brand new futuristic mini...
Review – Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a top notch, full of fun family treat with...
Review – Robin Hood at The Egg Theatre in Bath, a festive treat for children
Briony Buckell and her family and friends enjoy the festive fun of a classic tale...
Review – Lunch for two at Flourish at Farleigh Road, a popular venue with a whole new look
It was always going to be a good idea. Take an established venue, bring in...
Review – Longleat’s Festival of Light’s breathtaking display of over 1,000 lanterns
Georgina Crawshaw and her young son enjoy an unbeatable festive visit to Longleat You can’t...
Review – Sebastian Faulks’s Birdsong at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller watches a play of two halves and invites the audience to stick at...
Review – a Christmas ride on Avon Valley Railway’s Santa Special
Georgina Crawshaw and her young son enjoy an early festive treat at the always family-friendly...
Review – Ghost The Musical at the Theatre Royal Bath
Rob Bridges returns to the 1990s with the stage production of Ghost, complete with songs...
Review – Early Weaves at The Egg Theatre in Bath, another great show for younger children
Lee Browne and his young family enjoy a return visit to The Egg Theatre With...
Review – Squeeze at The Forum Bath, very possibly the best gig of the year!
Ian Waller watches British pop icons celebrate their golden anniversary in incredible style Squeeze at...
Review – Midge Ure Catalogue The Hits Tours at The Forum Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a night of hits from one of Britain’s most enduring pop stars...
Review – a family visit to the Twilight Tobogganing at Mendip Activity Centre
Georgie Crawshaw and her four year old son enjoy a Christmas countdown with an adventurous...
Review – England cricket legend Stuart Broad at The Forum Bath
Ian Waller and venue full of cricket fans enjoy an evening of stories from one...
Review: From The Jam and Rut DC at the Forum Bath
The Jam were quite simply one of the great British bands of the 1970s and...
Review: A family lunch out at Sweet Pea Kitchen in Bradford on Avon
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a lunch out at Bradford on Avon’s newest restaurant...
Review: a beginner’s ski lesson on the slope at South Wilts Ski Club
Fancy skiing in Wiltshire? No, seriously, you really can, thanks to a fantastic new venue...
Review – Legends of the Dancefloor at The Forum Bath
Simone Root enjoys a stunning evening of Strictly Come Dancing legends at The Forum Bath...
Review – Nish Kumar: Don’t Kill My Vibe at The Forum Bath
Scott Root enjoys an evening of top class political satire from one of Britain’s best...
Review – a family visit to the madness and fun of the Splasherist in Bath
Fancy a half term family treat? Lucy Giffen and her family enjoy a session of...
Review – Dinosaur World Live at the Theatre Royal Bath
Georgina Crawshaw and her son enjoy an afternoon performance of prehistoric proportions! It’s not every day...
Review – Harry Hill at the Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Ian Waller joins a full house of children, parents and carers for a masterclass in...
Review – a Friday night meal out at Hudson Steakhouse in Bath
Ian Waller and his wife enjoy a child-free meal out at one of Bath’s best...
Review – A hugely enjoyable family meal out at Manja Manja in Bath
Ian Waller and his family visit one of Bath’s most charismatic and welcoming restaurants What...
Review – Michael Rosen at the Forum Bath with the Bath Children’s Literature Festival
Ian Waller and his family enjoy an audience with one of Britain’s literary gems Michael...
Scary just got a little scarier at The House of Frankenstein’s After Dark 2024
Ian Waller lived to survive a visit to The House of Frankenstein’s After Dark scarefest...
Review – Kenyan supper club and dancing at Bath Soft Cheese
Ian Waller enjoys takes part in a hugely enjoyable evening of great food, music and...
Review – The History Boys at the Theatre Royal Bath
Wonderfully acted, a fantastic production, but there’s a hugely uncomfortable element too… The History Boys...
Review – Krater Comedy Club at Komedia Bath, a great Saturday night out
Ian Waller enjoys a return visit to Bath’s best comedy venue for a child-free evening...
Review – a fantastic lunch at Go Slow And Enjoy in Bath
Ian Waller and his wife enjoy a wonderfully delicious lunch at a unique restaurant on...
Review – Magique family magic show at Wookey Hole
We enjoy the opening night of new series of magic shows at one of the...
Review – American Road Trip at the American Museum & Gardens in Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a trip across the roads, highways and history of America, from Kerouac...
Review – Lilliput Farm Kitchen, the best family Sunday lunch in Bath!
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a faultless Sunday lunch at Bath’s newest restaurant Our...
Review – An Evening with Jenny Eclair at the Merlin Theatre as part of the Frome Festival
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of anecdotes from a British comedy legend, who happens to...
Review – Echo and Narcissus at the Ustinov Studio, Bath
Katy Hancock enjoys the latest instalment of Kim Brandstrup’s Greek mythology themed ballet This week...
Review – The 39 Steps at the Theatre Royal Bath
Georgette McCready enjoys a football-free evening of action and comedy If 22 men kicking one...
Review – a family lunch with supercars at the Five Zeros Diner in Bradford on Avon
Ian Waller enjoys lunch in the fast lane at a family friendly Wiltshire diner Dreams...
Review – Rory Stewart Politics On The Edge at the Forum Bath
In the run up to the general election, Ian Waller hears from former Conservative party...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Review – West Side Story by Bath Theatre School
Charlotte Johnstone reviews a tear jerking performances by students from two Bath secondary schools Students...
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...
Review – The Kite Runner at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller reviews a quite stunning piece of thoughtful and genuinely moving theatre The Kite...
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...
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...
Review – Snow Mouse at The Egg Theatre, Bath
Tanya Browne and her young family enjoy a return visit to a children’s classic This...
Review – The Jam’d at Komedia, Bath
Ian Waller and friends enjoys a nostalgic evening of great music There was only one...
Review – The History of Rock at Komedia Bath
Ian Waller leads a learning trip to that university of rock and roll, Komedia Bath...
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...
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...
Review – Mark Watson: Search at Komedia Bath
A great night of laughs at Bath’s best comedy venue Mark Watson was on the...
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!...
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...
Review – a visit to Bath On Ice, the most enjoyable of festive family traditions!
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a wonderful day of skating, pizza and fun! It...
Review – Krater Club Christmas Specials at Komedia Bath
Georgette McCready enjoys an evening of festive mirth at Bath’s best comedy venue When you’re...
Review – Twelve Angry Men at The Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller wonders if the stage production can match the classic move Let’s face it,...
Review – Flute Seafood Café and Bar, serving the best meal out in Bath!
Ian Waller discovers his new favourite restaurant in Bath! Wow! What an amazing, faultless, delicious,...
Review – I’m Sorry, Prime Minister, I Can’t Quite Remember at the Theatre Royal Bath
The world premier production of the latest adventures of Jim Hacker, a former Prime Minister...
Review – Steve Backshall Ocean at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an awesome and educational evening of environmental awareness We weren’t sure what...
Review – Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse the Live Concert at The Forum in Bath
Susy Douch and her family enjoy an opportunity to visit The Forum for a truly...
Review – a family visit to The Shallows escape room at House of Frankenstein
Ian Waller and his family pay a half term visit to Bath’s newest escape room...
Review: After Dark – Nights To Die For at House of Frankenstein, Bath
Ian Waller and his family endure scares, screams and jumps at one of Bath’s best...
Review – An Evening With Adrian Edmondson at The Forum, Bath
An evening of comedy recollections from one a quarter of the Young Ones, half of...
Review – Graham Nash 60 Years of Songs and Stories at The Forum, Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a true music icon showing that he can still hit the high...
Review – Miles Jupp at Pound Arts in Corsham
Ian Waller enjoys a great night of comedy at Corsham’s premier venue And so Pound...
Review – Encanto with a live orchestra at the Forum Bath
Ellen Couzens enjoys a touch of Disney magic with a holiday visit to The Forum...
Review – family lunch at Plant.Eat.Licious, Bath’s new vegan cafe
Anna Speed and her family enjoy lunch at a very child-friendly new eatery Plant.Eat.Licious is...
Review: Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in Frank and Percy at the Theatre Royal Bath
What a pleasure to see two such icons of British theatre on stage together in...
Review – Horrible Histories Terrible Tudors Live on Stage at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller and his son enjoy an hilarious visit to Tudor Britain with the team...
Review – Tony! The Tony Blair Rock Opera at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a bonkers retelling of the story of the former three times prime...
Review: Jeremy Bowen – The Making Of The Middle East at the Bath Festival
Ian Waller enjoys a evening with the BBC’s International Editor on the final evening of...
Review: Mara Simpson at Pound Arts in Corsham
Ian Waller expands his musical horizons with an evening of gentle trance at a wonderful...
Review: a delicious family Sunday lunch at The Jolly Sailor in Saltford
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a delicious Sunday lunch in stunning setting What a...
Review: Tim Beattie at the Guildhall Bath for the Bath Festival
Ian Waller enjoys a late morning concert of Spanish influenced classical guitar by Tim Beattie...
Review: Of Mice and Men at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoys a faultless production of a John Steinbeck classic Quite simply, Of Mice...
Review: Romeo and Juliet at The Egg Theatre, Bath
Jess Rood, a student at Royal High School in Bath, reviews Box Clever’s production of...
Review – Farm Hall at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoys the Bath premiere of a new play based around a real-life wartime...
Review: a family visit to Leon, Bath latest fast food restaurant
Ian Waller and his family enjoy a half term lunch at a fast food restaurant...
Review: Oklahoma! at the Roper Theatre, Hayesfield School
Royal High School student, Jessica Rood, reviews a compelling, charming and completely captivating joint production...
Review: The Shawkshank Redemption at the Theatre Royal, Bath
Ellen Couzens enjoys a theatrical adaptation of a cinematic classic It might have been purely...
Review: Heathers The Musical at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoys something very much out of his usual experience and enjoys pretty much...
Review: The Ocean At The End Of The Lane at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ellen Couzens enjoys a beautifully crafted piece of storytelling combining a range of theatrical styles...
Review: The Lavender Hill Mob at the Theatre Royal Bath
Ian Waller enjoys an evening of nostalgia with a clever adaptation of a British cinema...
Review: Juan Martín flamenco virtuoso at Wiltshire Music Centre
Ian Waller visits the Wiltshire Music Centre for the return of a flamenco great Juan...