Review – a swashbuckling birthday party at The Little Gym Bath
Georgie Crawshaw calls on the experts at The Little Gym Bath to make sure that her five year old’s birthday party is a huge success! Ahoy there, me hearties! Batten down the hatches – my wee man has just turned...
Review: Bath Pizza Co remains a firm family favourite as new summer menu arrives
We all have our favourite Bath restaurants. For my family, the best Indian cuisine has to be Bandook, Pintxo takes the top spot for tapas and, when it comes to pizza, it has to be Bath Pizza Co. For a...
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...