This weekend
The Price, Theatre Royal, Bath, Thurs 9–Sat 25 Aug
David Suchet stars in the Arthur Miller play about two estranged brothers, Victor and Walter Franz, who meet in their former childhood home after the death of their father.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta, Bristol, Thurs 9 – Sun 12 Aug
It’s just a lot of hot air. More balloons than you can shake a stick at. Over 150 from around the world.
Grandmaster Flash, Cheese & Grain, Frome, Fri 10 Aug
The first interactive and visual history of hip hop block party, told by the innovator, pioneer, and one of the creators of hip hop (that’ll be Mr Flash).
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, The Brewhouse, Taunton, Sat 11 August
‘Course you could stream Sergio Leone’s Spaghetti Western classic and watch on TV but it’ll be so much better on the big screen, don’t you think? Part of their Summer Retro Cinema season. The original Bladerunner‘s showing on Fri 24 Aug,
The Importance of Being Earnest, Bishop’s Palace, Wells, Sun 12 August
A haaaaandbaaaag?! Sadly that’s all I can remember of Oscar Wilde’s witty script. The Pantaloons put on the show, with a BBQ if you wish.