Friday 29 May (2)

*Cancelled Sorry!*

The Milestone Theatre Company

Peter Shaffer's Five Finger Exercise

The recently formed Milestone Theatre Company bring you Peter Shaffer's 'Five Finger Exercise'; a dark comedy exploring the difficulties faced in a family home in 1958 during the adolescence and enlightenment of the growing children. The action unfolds in a country cottage bought to reunite the family. Walter, a young German escaping the shadows of his Nazi upbringing, joins the family as a tutor. His character acts as a catalyst, precipitating the family's fragmentation, ultimately leading to the play's dramatic conclusion.

The Kingswood Theatre 7.30pm
£5.00/£4.00 conc. <MIL29>
Sponsored by Maxsons Diner

A Case of Cannabis

with Howard Marks

Mr Establishment is on trial. The Charge is " Cannabis is outlawed without just cause". You, the audience is the jury. Prosecuting attorneys are author / ex-drugs smuggler Howard Marks and local councillor, Keith Lunt. Major Hardline defends the motion. Since the Home Office, the police and local magistrates all declined to take part in a serious debate, tonight is being played for laughs.

The Old Court Room, The Guildhall 7.45pm for 8pm
£8.00/£7.00 adv. before 22 May
<J29>
Advance tickets from Festival Box Office only
Promoted by Freebirds

Former Public Enemy Number One; sentenced to 25 years in Terre Haute Penitentiary, Indiana, for smuggling Marijuana in consignments as big as 50 tons; contributor to unreconstructed lads' bible 'Loaded'... Curiously the organisers of this event could find no equivalent pillar of the community prepared to stand on stage with Howard and debate the serious question of Legalising Cannabis in a serious fashion. We can only suppose they felt they weren't good-looking enough.Responses in the negative from Police, Magistrates, The Home Office and local MPs/MEPs, all put the responsibility for defending the law in public onto other shoulders and none could be found broad or responsible enough. Perhaps they're all, ah, waiting to see how it crumbles. Since the intention of the event was a serious one, they'd still like to try and involve people's real-life experiences and opinions, pro- and anti-... particularly, in this case, the latter. If there's an aspect of the issue that you'd like to hear discussed, please write and tell us about it: address letters to 'A Case of
Cannabis' c/o Bath Fringe Office by May 22.

Geraldine McNulty and Lynn Ferguson

Following the funniest evening ever at the Rondo, these multi-talented multi-faceted ladies once again bring you a gem of a night out in two brand new shows previewing here prior to the Edinburgh Fringe. "A gem of a double bill that introduces new material, new characters and new frocks". "McNulty's characterisations are ferociously funny." Daily Mail.

The Rondo Theatre 8pm
£6.00/£5.00 conc <FAB29>.

Sirius B

Brazilian Jazz Night - Live Band, Dancers, DJs

Springing out of the ever blossoming Latin-American and jazz scene in Bristol and Bath, Sirius B play an innovative blend of Brazilian beats and jazz sensibilities, put together in a highly danceable '90's style. They present an infectious set comprising originals and reworkings of Brazilian standards powered by the driving samba groove!

Window Art Centre 8pm
£5.00/£4.00 conc.

Bedlam Cabaret

The traditional cabaret highlight of the festival is this Friday night special, back under canvas in the park where it's happiest. A selection of the most lunatic performers on and off the streets will be running around like voodoo chickens in their efforts to entertain you - audacious acts, outrage, danger, knuckle-near humour, all rounded off with a set from one of the country's best street bands. Names withheld to protect the innocent, but if they're elsewhere this weekend chances are they'll be here tonight.

Kaboodle Cabaret Tent,
Royal Victoria Park bandstand site
8pm. £3/£2 conc.<B29>

Friday 29 May

Peter Shaffer's Five Finger Exercise

Slaphead

A Case of Cannabis

Geraldine McNulty and Lynn Ferguson

Sirius B

Bedlam Cabaret

Hells Bells