Twists and turns around corner
The Mission Theatre aims to showcase the diversity and range of entertainment on offer from drama to dance, music to comedy as well as lively entertainment for the young and this month’s offerings are no different.
Dangerous Corner by JB Priestley, presented by Next Stage Theatre Company Tuesday 4 - Saturday 8 September at 7.30pm, matinee at 2pm on Saturday 8
There’s a rare chance to see to one of J B Priestley’s most intriguing plays, Dangerous Corner. The play, being performed by the resident Next Stage Theatre company, is a tightly-woven mystery story which foreshadows the better-known An Inspector Calls. A series of twists keeps the audience guessing about the death of a reclusive businessman, Martin Caplan: was it, as generally believed, connected to the theft of some company money? Why did Martin’s sister-in-law lie about a musical cigarette box, or Olwen about a late-night visit? Why does Gordon get so emotional and what is Stanton trying to hide? As perceived truths unravel, we gradually learn that each of the characters knows more than they had previously revealed about Martin, his death and the crime. The play, Priestley’s first, also reflects his interest in time - the title suggesting that the search for truth can involve “dangerous corners” which might best be avoided. Tickets: £12.50 (£10.50 concs)
A Celebration of Youth Theatre in Bath with Next Stage Youth Enrolment Sunday 9 September at 4.30-6pm
Welcoming youngsters of all abilities, with no audition or pre-selection process, Next Stage Youth is one of Bath’s leading theatrical youth companies. Rehearsing in three, 10-week terms per year, and with the advantage of their own theatrical space at The Mission Theatre, Nsyouthers usually stage one or two main productions a year. Anyone aged between 11 and 18 is welcome. Next Stage Youth meets on Sundays 4.30-6pm at The Mission Theatre. During the autumn, members of Next Stage Youth will be rehearsing for The Railway Children, learning fight choreography and working on theatrical skills in preparation for group entries in The Mid-somerset Drama Festival, in March 2019. To become a member of Nsyouth email nextstagebath@aol.com or call 01225 428600 to register your interest. More information and images can be found at www.next-stage. co.uk. Off The Map Dance Company presents Folklore Thursday 13 - Friday 14 September at 7.30pm This new dance theatre production sees the central character, Kitty, being controlled by her over-protective sister, who keeps steering her away from the spooky Ooser mask. Kitty is drawn in by her fearless curiosity and is embraced by the mystical creature, giving her a sense of freedom that is not offered by her sister. But will she follow her heart and embrace her true self, or do what is right in the eyes of her sister? Folklore entwines three past folk stories from across the South West to form a new narrative using contemporary dance and puppetry to show the characters’ interaction. Original music is composed by Dorset folk-duo Ninebarrow, bringing an extra dimension of colour to each scene. Tickets: £10 (no concs)
B.A.T.S. presents A Musical Theatre Workshop: COUCH by Lawman, Finch, Carr-minns, coleman and Cory Tuesday 25 September at 7-9pm
Join Simon Carr-minns (musical director), Mel Lawman (writer, director of BATS) and Lara Lawman (director) for this musical theatre workshop, welcoming anyone aged 9 to 18 to come along and explore this diverse new family musical. Explore storylines, songs and characters inside COUCH - the land of the lost and forgotten. Workshop fee: £20 For more information and to book a place please email mel@ lawmans.co.uk
B.A.T.S. presents Tusk Tusk by Polly Stenham Friday 28 - Saturday 29 September at
7pm, matinee at 2pm on Saturday 29th Tusk Tusk: A reference to the nursery rhyme in which Nellie the Elephant “packs her trunk and trundles off to the circus...” With no mother to be seen, three siblings pass the time amongst the removal boxes in a new flat. Hiding from the world, needing to be found, their one shared focus is a mobile phone. Will it ring? Tusk Tusk is a tale of family loyalty as an uncertain future looms. Due to some strong language, this play is not suitable for young children. Tickets £10 (£8 concs), available from www.thelittleboxoffice.com
Shakespeare Live presents This Rough Magic devised and directed by Gill Morell, from the works of William Shakespeare Sunday 30 September at 8pm
Magic, witchcraft, mystery, fairies and all things spooky! The mysterious figure of Prospero from Shakespeare’s The Tempest introduces this fascinating mix of comedy, tragedy and philosophical ideas, exploring the themes of the occult. Twelve talented and experienced actors will lead you on an exciting journey through a wide selection of Shakespeare’s plays and poems and take you into another world... This Rough Magic has had its first performance in August at the RSC’S Dell in Stratford upon Avon - the sixth time that the company have been selected for this prestigious venue. Tickets £10 (no concs)
All tickets available online at www.missiontheatre.co.uk/tickets 01225 428600 or email nextstagebath@aol.com Also available from Bath Box Office 01225 463362 www. bathboxoffice.org.uk