The Ralph Fiennes / Theatre Royal Bath Season season continues with William Shakespeare’s timeless comedy, directed by Ralph Fiennes. Dylan Moran, Patrick Robinson and Charlie Rowe join the previously announced Dame Harriet Walter and Gloria Obianyo in the new production of Shakespeare’s comedy As You Like It.

For Rosalind and Orlando, it is love at first sight, but family feuds are destined to keep the young would-be lovers apart. When Rosalind is banished, she and her cousin Celia escape to the Forest of Arden, where they find that the possibilities for love and connection are infinite.

15 August - 6 September | Theatre Royal Bath, Sawclose, BA1 1ET

Read our interview with Ralph Fiennes online here

theatreroyal.org.uk

Recipe

Sticky Plum and Custard Cake

Great British plums are at their great British best right now. Make the very most of them with this sticky, treatsome traybake cake, perfect as an afternoon tea treat or pudding after an easygoing supper.

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Weekend Wines

The Summer Mixed Six

If the news of another heatwave has you scrambling to bulk buy your sunny tipples of choice, don't stress - the folks over at Great Wine Co. have curated a summery lineup of six wines that you can purchase in one click. As well as quick rack fillers,
these cases also make brilliant gifts.

Shop the Summer Mixed Six here, and discover other Mixed Cases here.

Tudor has been producing watches that are closely tied to the world of motor sport since 1970, when the brand introduced its first chronograph. The Black Bay Chrono combines this heritage in a sport-chic chronograph, with contrasting sub-counters and a high-performance automatic Manufacture Calibre, with column wheel and vertical clutch.

The Black Bay Chrono: where function meets flawless design.
Rugged yet refined, it’s the ultimate everyday companion.

Our favourites of the collection...

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Steel White | £4,930

Tudor Black Bay Chrono Steel Black | £4,930

Explore the collection in person at the Mallory store or online

Penhaligon's Endymion Eau de Cologne - now available in travel size

Keep one’s perfumed passport to hand with Penhaligon’s selection of travel-size scents. A sparkle of bergamot dances off suede, coffee and geranium.
An eau de cologne for the ages.

£75 for 30ml | 14 New Bond St, BA1 1BE

Neal's Yard Remedies' Create Your Own Bath Oil

Whether it’s a little treat for you or an unexpected surprise for a loved one, this bath oil makes a brilliant personalised gift. Either use as is or create your own bespoke blend by adding your preferred essential oils to make a unique blend for a beautiful bath.

£14 | 11 Northumberland Pl, BA1 5AR

A quirky, colourful tribute to the Japanese Lucky Cat (Maneki-neko).

Lucky Black Cat, Lucky Ginger Cat and Lucky White Cat
are sold separately at £150 each

 armanilawlorart.co.uk

An iconic focal point for living rooms, guest bedrooms, home offices, conservatories, summer houses or even a shepherd’s hut or narrowboat, the Everhot Electric Stove is an elegant and efficient stove that does not require a flue and simply plugs into a standard 13amp socket. A 1.5kW thermostatically controlled heater gently warms the room and behind the cast iron door you will find a 20 litre oven – perfect for cooking small dishes. Shown here in Tangerine.

See this and many more Everhot stoves and range cookers at Coopers Home Appliances,  Dunsdon Barn, Dunsdown Lane, West Littleton, SN14 BJA or at the Walcot Street showroom

coopershomeappliances.com

Theatre Reviews

HEDDA at the Ustinov Studio

"Writer and director Matthew Dunster’s new adaptation of this venerable classic – a Theatre Royal Bath production starring Lily Allen in the title role – remains true to Ibsen’s original themes (the abuse of emotional and financial power; control and manipulation; toxic relationships; psychological anguish) but introduces us to a Hedda for a whole new generation influenced more by glossy Netflix domestic dramas than academic tracts-on-stage."

At the Ustinov Studio until Saturday 23 August; tickets here.

Click here to read the full review on our website

Words by Melissa Blease; production photographs by Manuel Harlan

Bruton Art Society’s eagerly awaited and not to be missed annual exhibition is now in its 72nd year and showcases an exceptional range of sculpture, painting and drawing as well as greetings cards and works on paper.

An ideal opportunity to purchase form a local artist as all work is
for sale. Plenty of parking on site.

King’s School Memorial Hall, Bruton, BA10 0ED | brutonartsociety.co.uk

Image: Mark by Rowena Pain

What better way to celebrate the wonderful seasonal produce that Italy has to offer than on The Bertinet Kitchen's Kids’ Italian cooking class? 

You will begin by making your own pasta, a very satisfying and versatile skill to learn. You will make lasagne sheets before going on to use this pasta with spinach and courgette for a deliciously seasonal vegetable lasagne. Follow this by making the most classic of Italian puddings, a tiramisu.

10am - 12pm | For children aged 8 – 16 | thebertinetkitchen.com
The Bertinet Kitchen Ltd, 12 St Andrews Terrace, BA1 2QR

Bath Children's Literature Festival returns, bringing some of the biggest and best-loved names in the world of children’s books to Bath.

Over the 10 day festival Bath will be hosting 90+ live events including Children’s Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, festival favourites Liz Pichon, Rob Biddulph, The Gruffalo, Cressida Cowell, and a series of free festival events for all the family.

Our highlights from the incredible 2025 lineup include...

Cressida Cowell discussing her new book, How To Train Your Dragon School
on 27 September

Viral book-rapping sensation MC Grammar introducing his new book, The Adventures of Rap Kid: The G.O.A.T., on 4 October

Waterstones Children’s Laureate and multi-award-winning author, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, giving writing tips and discussing his new book on 4 October

Book your tickets here, and make sure to follow
Kids Lit Fest on Instagram to stay up to date

It’s matchday 2 in the National League South and Bath City’s first home game of the new season at the Cannon Clarke Stadium @ Twerton Park with Dover Athletic making the long journey west from Kent.

Last week Bath City's Mitch Beardmore came off the bench to score a 91st minute equaliser, securing a point away to Worthing. Building on that, Bath City should hope to impress at the newly named stadium and develop their position in the table while following on their good form from last season. Dover, promoted back to the league after a season in the Isthmian League Premier, narrowly lost 3-2 at the Crabbie last Saturday to AFC Totton.

Although City have failed to beat the Dover Whites in recent National League South games - mostly drawing - they have had some success against them in previous FA Cup encounters.

This should be a good game.

For further information and to book tickets, visit bathcityfc.com

International rugby returns to Bath on Saturday 8 November (KO 1.15pm), with England A taking on the All Blacks XV in a high-profile fixture featuring some of the world’s best emerging players.

England A is a proven breeding ground for future international stars with Henry Polllock a shining example, as well as our own Alfie Barbeary, Will Butt, Will Muir and Max Ojomoh who have all pulled on the England A shirt over the past 12 months.

The All Blacks XV includes a mix of current and future All Blacks, giving the next tier of talent an exciting opportunity to prove themselves on the international stage. Current All Blacks who have recently featured for the All Blacks XV include Damian Mackenzie, Patrick Tuipulotu, Finlay Christie and Ruben Love.

With the opportunity to see the stars of tomorrow from two of the world’s leading nations, as well as the world-famous Haka first hand, this is expected to be a white-hot ticket for West country rugby fans.

Tickets for the match go on general sale Friday 15 August at 10am. Adult tickets start from £25 and kids (U16) from £15, booking fees apply.

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Bath Rugby

Bath Rugby's 2025/26 Away Kit Has Arrived 

For unmissable moments away from home. Available in store and online now.

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4 Bedrooms | 2 Bathrooms | 2 Receptions | Guide Price: £995,000

Offered for sale by Cobb Farr Estate Agents

Primrose House is approached via a generous brick-paved driveway which leads to the garage and front entrance, bordered by a level front garden with mature planting, well-tended borders and a striking fir tree.

The interior is beautifully presented, with attention to detail evident throughout. The ground floor benefits from zoned underfloor heating and a thoughtfully extended kitchen, with all rooms accessed from a central hallway that also links to the integral garage—currently utilised as a gym.

The main sitting room overlooks the front garden and opens directly into the kitchen, which features a central island and double doors leading to the rear garden. An archway flows seamlessly into the dining room, which in turn provides access to a practical utility room. A guest cloakroom completes the ground floor.

Upstairs, a bright and spacious landing leads to four well-proportioned bedrooms. The principal suite, set within the rear extension, includes a stylish en-suite shower room and a private dressing room. The remaining bedrooms each enjoy a pleasant outlook, and the family bathroom has been fully refitted to a high standard.

To the rear, the level and enclosed garden is perfect for family life and outdoor entertaining. Gated access to both sides, mature planting, and a generous patio terrace—directly accessible from the kitchen—make this a wonderfully
functional and attractive outdoor space.

To view more images, details and the floor plan
click here to visit the Cobb Farr website

Written, planned, and starring the children of Thornhill, the one-take trailer takes viewers round the school through classrooms, the science lab, the playground, canteen, and the sports hall, all set to a soundtrack made by the school band.

A firm favourite in the UK TV ratings the new Channel 4 series is
set to air later this month.

See you next week!