theatre

Culture vulture: your July hitlist

Missing the theatre and live venues? Until normal service resumes for the arts world, here's some inspiration for July - podcasts, books, music and theatre.
Beautiful – The Carole King Musical

Like a rainbow on a rainy day, Beautiful – now on at the Bristol Hippodrome – delights with the music of extraordinary songwriting talent Carole King.
Blithe Spirit

A classic comedy with Jennifer Saunders in one of the leads was always going to be popular and tickets are selling fast for Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit in Bath
Romantics Anonymous

This soft-centred confection about a pair of shy chocolate makers, at the Bristol Old Vic, brings some Gallic warmth to long winter nights
20 for 2020

Crack out your calendar, folks (and maybe your credit card). Here are the hottest tickets for Somerset and Dorset in 2020 - see you there!
The Book of Mormon

Despite its South Park credentials, it's tamer than expected but The Book of Mormon, now on at the Bristol Hippodrome, is a first class musical with great gags – and, of course, rude words aplenty.
The 2020 cultural picks not to miss

There's a ridiculous amount of amazing art, books, film, TV, music and theatre landing this year. Muddy's culture vulture Kerry Potter picks out the best of the bunch.
Review: A Christmas Carol

A new Scrooge, some heart-warming tunes and spooky puppets add up to a classy Christmas Present for all the family at the Bristol Old Vic
The Railway Children, The Brewhouse Taunton

Here's a brilliant Christmas show without a boo, hiss or ‘he’s behind you!’ in sight – and you can WIN family tickets!
Pick of the pantos and Christmas shows

Oh no it isn't! Oh yes it is! Here's the Muddy guide to the best pantomimes and Christmas shows in Somerset, Bath and Bristol