Dance

Bath

The Egg Off Sawclose. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal.org.uk/the-egg • Children’s space staging imaginative, multimedia kids’ fare.

Bath Dance Tiago Gambogi, dance development coordinator, Bath & North East Somerset. Tel: 01225 463042. Web: www.bathdance.org.uk • Not a venue, but a website with loads of info on dance events and opportunities in Bath and beyond.

ICIA University of Bath, Claverton Down. Tel: 01225 386777. Web: www.bath.ac.uk/icia • This place is seriously good news if you’re into dance. As well as staging events, they commission and offer rehearsal space to some of the country’s finest. A much-needed revamp is in the offing – in the meantime watch out for highly rated Hofesh Shechter (27 Oct).

Theatre Royal Bath Sawclose. Tel: 01225 448844. Web: www.theatreroyal.org.uk • Cosy, traditional theatre despite troublesome pillars. Past visitors include Rambert and NBT, but autumn’s sole dance offering is ‘Spirit of the Dance’ (21 Oct).

Bristol

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay. Tel: 0117 917 2300. Web: www.arnolfini.org.uk • It’s a case of ‘Boundaries? What boundaries?’ at this hugely influential arts centre. Be challenged and amused at their Port City Live Art Weekender (28-30 Sept).

Bristol Dance Centre Jacobs Wells Rd. Tel: 0117 929 2118. Web: www.bristolcommunitydancecentre.co.uk • Amazing dance space. Venue for community classes, plus high-quality homegrown dance platforms.

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustine’s Parade. Tel: 0870 607 7500. Web: www.bristolhippodrome.org.uk • You like it big? Then get along to the Hippodrome for major musicals and full-blown dance companies. Regulars English National Ballet bring their new full-length ballet ‘The Snow Queen (17-21 Oct) and ‘ Swan Lake’ (24-27 Oct).

British Empire & Commonwealth Museum Station Approach, Temple Meads. Tel: 0117 925 4980. Web: www.empiremuseum.co.uk • Innovative museum hosting occasional Native American and African dance shows to tie in with exhibitions.

Cube Microplex Dove St South . Tel: 0117 907 4190. Web: www.cubecinema.com • Enjoy The Light Fantastic’s mind-blowing dance/film/live events.

Dance Bristol Unit 103, Unitarian Chapel, Brunswick Square. Tel: 0117 916 6684. Web: www.dancebristol.net • The people behind a whole range of classes/workshops, they commission and stage events and manage Darkin Ensemble. Check out their website.

Fielden Theatre City Academy, Russell Town Rd. Tel: 0117 955 8199. Web: www.cityacademybristol.co.uk • Attached to the Academy, they often host performances and workshops.

Out of Town

Arc Theatre College Rd , Trowbridge. Tel: 01225 756211. Web: www.arctheatre.org.uk • Intimate venue with a commitment to dance. Catch up-and-coming Rosie Kay (8 Nov).

Merlin Theatre Bath Rd , Frome. Tel: 01373 465949. Web: www.merlintheatre.co.uk • Friendly venue with a strong dance programme that belies its size. Don’t miss Bonachela Dance Company (22 Oct).

Wyvern Theatre Theatre Square , Swindon. Tel: 01793 524481. Web: www.wyverntheatre.org.uk • Comfortable theatre with strong links to Swindon Dance, who work closely with Bath’s ICIA. Autumn Dance Passport £30

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