Bath Festival Fringe at the Rondo

Tues 20 to Fri 23 May at 7.30 p.m.

Bath Spa University Theatre Group in 'Sexy Sister Cyrano'

Devised by the company, based on an original idea by Linda Eisenstein

A lively group of students set about producing the romantic epic Cyrano de Bergerac with ten girls and one bloke playing sixty male parts. Soon, the status quo is under threat, passions run high, academia is challenged and - worse still - the sexuality monster rears its ugly head!

Tickets £5 (Concs £3)

Sat 24 & Sun 25 May at 8pm

People Show in 'People Show 111 - The Slide Show' by People Show Company

Two amateur academics from Fictoncester Museum enthusiastically present a slide-show about Thrace, birthplace of the Gods. But their innocent dabbling unleashes a potent ancient force .

The ensuing trip of a lifetime features extraordinary battles with gravity, erotic soundscapes, twisted puppet gods, vocal acrobatics and the world premier of a completely new high-speed art form on wheels!

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Mon 26 & Tue 27 May at 8pm

Partisan Theatre / Big House Theatre co - production

'Still Life' by Steve Hennessy

Disabled by a wasting disease, Claire struggles to complete her new installation about war. What can be shown and what can not?

For years, Gregor has hovered over the battlefields of the Balkans like a vulture. Now he's arrived to apply for asylum in Britain.

Suspense blends with humour in a psychological thriller that raises pertinent questions about war and identity.

Winner, Best New Play 2001 - Venue Magazine

Tickets £7 (Concs £5)

Wed 28 & Thurs 29 May at 8pm

Pez en Raya in 'Pesame Mucho - The Milk Prophecy' - devised by the Company and David Sant

From the company that brought a packed Rondo to tears of laughter in Cover Yourself comes an outstanding comic treat.

Farmer Julia is milking her cow on her wedding eve when the milk turns black. What can it mean? And how do a virgin-seeking devil, an amateur exorcist and an over-amorous Mayor lead Julia to a momentous decision?

"Ninety minutes of sheer delight!" La Vanguardia

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Fri 30 May at 8pm

INOM and Guy Chapman Associates Present 'At the Drop of a Hippopotamus: An Evening of Flanders & Swann'

A tribute to two pioneers of the comic revue and the wonderful songs of Flanders and Swann, such as The Hippopotamus Song, The Gas Man Cometh, and Madeira M'Dear.

Performed by Perrier Best Newcomer Award Nominee Tim FitzHigham (Infinite Number of Monkeys) and Duncan Walsh Atkins, who previously toured the UK together in Noel Coward's 'Words and Music'.

A glorious evening of satire, song and stiff upper lips.

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Sat 31 May at 8pm

Perret and Limb in 'Play Wisty For Me' by Perret and Limb

The life of comic genius Peter Cook told through his comic creations Pete and Dud, Derek and Clive, Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling, the late night phone-in Norwegian fisherman Sven and E.L Wisty. Perret and Limb's funny and poignant show is so true to Cook's style it sounds like undiscovered material.

A total sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival.

"Perret and Limb pull it off brilliantly" The List

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Sun 1 June at 8pm

Tina C 'Lifestyle Guru'

Fresh from a startling success at Edinburgh with the Twin Towers Tribute comes the shockingly brilliant Tina C. In a wholesome show, with a sprinkling of advice, infused with songs such as I Didn't Know I Had It In Me, Tina helps the audience to laugh at their own and other people's - problems (supportively, of course).

"Comic Genius" Daily Telegraph

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Mon 2 & Tue 3 June at 8pm

The Lions part in 'Lilies on the Land', devised by the Lions part.

Inspired by over 150 letters received from ex-Land Girls country-wide, Lilies on the Land reveals the astonishing experiences of four women in the Women's Land Army during World War II, with extraordinary illustrations of humour, courage and determination. A vibrant new drama performed by actors from the RSC, the National Theatre and The Globe.

"an exceptionally talented and innovative company" Christopher Fry, Playwright

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Wed 4 June at 8pm

Dyball & Kerr 'We Will Roof You!'

A welcome return to the Rondo for Dyball and Kerr after last year's side-splitting sketch show, 'Crouching Ferret, Hidden Beaver'.

Mick and Dave - roofing contractors by day, showbiz contractors by night - take their place in the spotlight once again, determined to give the regulars of The Five Bells Public

House the night of their lives!

"..as perfect a night out as your pennies will buy" The Stage

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Thurs 5 June at 8pm

Count Arthur Strong in 'The Greatest Story Ever Told'

Noah's Ark - The Ten Commandments - The Feeding of the Five Thousand - Mary Magdalen - Father Christmas.

After the success of Forgotten Egypt, Count Arthur Strong invites you to travel with him again on a fascinating journey through history, as he unravels mysteries and myths and unlocks many of the locked doors, in this much-acclaimed biblical odyssey.

"You won't see many funnier sights" The Guardian

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Fri 6 June at 8pm

Kent DuChaine & Leadbessie In Concert

There is little that can match the quality of Kent DuChaine's heart-felt and ferocious Delta Blues. After 44 overseas tours, 6 albums and heaps of awards, this consummate

bluesman will entertain you with an awesome performance of relaxed banter and frenetic playing.

"words cannot describe the charisma and genius this man exudes" Blueprint Magazine

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Sat 7 June at 8pm

Cocoloco presents 'At Home With Ted Bunny' by Trevor Stuart

Last year's Taboo was one of the most offensive but brilliant shows to grace the Rondo stage. Trevor Stuart returns with a macabre, wicked and funny show only for the strong minded.

The actions of Ted Bunny echo those of American serial killer Ted Bundy but the victims in this case are 300 soft toys filled with blood.

An investigation into the mind of a performance artist who thinks he is a psychopathic killer who thinks he is a performance artist.

Mr. Stuart seems to be able to find death and killing humorous as did most of his audience - I thought it was sick. (Bath review)

NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 18s

Tickets £7 (Concs £6)

Tickets from Bath Festivals Box Office on 01225 463362