Please find below a list of past and forthcoming events at St. Michael's. We do not ususally sell tickets for events from the venue, so please contact the relevant event organiser for information on ticket prices and availability.
To see a list of our past events, please go to the bottom of the page
2010 Public Events at St. Michael's
Date
Event
Description
25th January
Free Gaza!
Three survivors speak of their experiences during the attack on the Mavi Marmara
How to turn £5000 into £50,000!
Come and here how you and your church can help Christian Aid access the EU's match-funding
Refreshments from 2.30pm for 3.00pm start.
Free entry - all welcome
29th January
City of Bath Bach Choir
Choral Workshop
David Hill to lead this Workshop. Renowned
for his fine musicianship across an extensive range of repertoire, David Hill is widely respected as both a leading choral
and orchestral conductor.
BBC Radio 4 Stories Three newly commissioned stories are read for broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Afternoon Story during the week of the Festival
The event is part of Voices in the City, a series of free events that will take place on the opening Friday of Bath Literature Festival. For more information visit www.bathlitfest.org.uk
Tickets free but reserve seats at 01225 463362
1st March - 5th March
King James Bible Reading Challenge
A non-stop read of the King James Bible will continue day and night until Saturday 5 March.
Sponsored by The Osberver Newspaper and Bath Literary Festival
Free entry to all - 24 hours a day
Fashion guru, Iain R.Webb in conversation with Rosemary Harden, Manager of the Fashion Museum.
6.30pm - tickets £5.00 from www.bathinfashion.co.uk or call 0844 847 5256
Ticket includes complimentary entrance to the Fashion Museum valid until 31st May 2011. Book signing with Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights
A programme that includes Beethoven's 'Symphony no.8'. Bath Spa University Choir will perform the Negro Spirituals from Tippett's 'A Child of our Time'.
Everyday Life in a War Zone - photo exhibition of daily life in Afghanistan Introductory lecture and reception
6.00pm Monday 28th - free entry.
Woman photojournalist Farahnaz worked in Herat until 2007 when she was forced to flee the country with only the youngest of her four children.
The photographs show scenes of almost normal life, such as shopping, school, work and play, weddings, and celebrations, interspersed with distressing scenes of the results of conflict and violence. The woman’s perspective gives them a special impact.
10.00am - 4.00pm daily (closed Sundays)
Entry Free but donations to Afghan Aid and Bristol Refugee Rights very welcome.
2nd April
The Bath University Chamber Choir
Organist: Marcus Sealy
Conductor:Michael Painting
The UNIVERSITY CHAMBER CHOIR was formed in 1977 to sing the large range of choral music suited to a choir of about thirty-five voices.
7.30pm
Tickets £5.00
4th May
Toppings Literary Evening with Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo
Over 30 years ago Antonio Carluccio and Gennaro Contaldo separately left their native Italy for Britain where, in time, they met, worked together and established themselves as leading authorities on Italian cooking. In this compelling book – written to accompany the primetime BBC series – the two old friends have embarked upon an amazing journey back to their homeland to reconnect with their culinary heritage, explore past and current traditions and reveal the very soul of Italian gastronomy.
7pm. Doors open at 6.30pm
Tickets £8/7 with £8/7 off Two Greedy Italians.
The reduced price shown above is available when booking in person at the bookshop, before Wednesday 4th May.
14th May
The Bath Good Afternoon Choir with The Welcome Choir supporting The Dorothy House Hospice.
An evening of music for all in the lovely setting of St Michael’s in the centre of the City.
7.30pm
Tickets £10 from Bath Box Office on 01225 463362 or call us on 01761 472468.
17th May
The College of the Ozarks
Handbell Choir
PROGRAMME: SCHUBERT, SOUSA,
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER
11.00am - entry free
21st May
The Thunderbridge Bluegrass Boys
A four-piece unit hailing from Wellington, Somerset, Nick, Martin, Brian and Jules perform their music in time-honoured string-band fashion.
"I pray that they will be one, just as you and I are one - as you are in me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe that you sent me." John 17:21
Music by Mozart, Handel, Bizet, Gounod, Puccini, Britten, Gershwin, Bernstein, Copland and many more from the beautiful voices of Emma Pettemerides and Jannifer Rust
7.30pm
Tickets £10/£7
01225 428580 or on the door
15th July
RUH Choir with St Gregory's Catholic College - Summer Concert
A celebration of summer with light classical music and pop choral favourites.
7.30pm
Tickets £7.00 available from RUH Main Reception or on the door.
The Forever Friends Appeal Office 01225 825825
Refreshments available from 7.00pm
6th August
A Concert by The Bath Chorus for Macmillan Cancer Support
'Music for Everyone' concert for Macmillan Cancer Support, in memory of Sarah Carlisle.
7.30pm
Free Admission with a collection for the charity.
Shoebox Fun Day - the launch of Operation Christmas Child 2011
Come with a friend and see what fun it is to do a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child this year. Brilliant new ideas for shoebox gifts and fun activities for children! Join the knitting circle, with your current shoebox knitting, and take home new patterns and wool. Watch a sewing demonstration and an expert covering boxes with wrapping paper (100 he’s done already will be on sale!) Find out more about the shoebox destination countries. Talk to Roger from Samaritan’s Purse who has been on many distribution trips. Volunteer to help with the processing in November and be inspired by the new DVD – the shoebox team hope to see you.
10.00am - 2.00pm - refreshments available all day until 4pm.
27th Sept
Bath Older People Show
If you, a member of your family or friends, are concerned about the issues which come with ageing then this event will be of interest to you.
This event features an interesting and informative selection of presentations on a host of issues specifically relating to older people including health, finance, care and legal issues.
There are also a range of stands from leading local charities and organisations dedicated to supporting older people who will be pleased to provide advice and information.
We are pleased to announce that this year’s guest speaker is Professor Roy Jones of the Research Institute for the Care of Older People (RICE
"From Secret Prisons to Bulgarian Socks":
An evening with Amnesty International Bath'
Bath Amnesty hosts an evening celebrating Amnesty's 50th anniversary. Speaker: Rod Morgan, expert advisor to the Council of Europe on custodial conditions and the prevention of torture. Plus world music from local favourites the Walcot State Choir.
Doors open at 7pm for 7.30pm start.
Refreshments available.
Entry £5 / £3 conc. / free to under 16s.
All profits to Amnesty International.
15th October
Bath Spa Band 90th Anniversary Concert
The Bath Spa Band 90th Anniversary Concert will be a promenade concert, featuring an exciting programme of music. The music will be selected from a wide range of styles, including both classical and contemporary. Expect some audience participation, as the concert climaxes with sing-along, last night of the proms classics. It promises to be an entertaining evening for all the family.
What does a Georgian townhouse reveal? You are invited to an evening with Dan Cruickshank - TV Presenter and Architecture Historian
6.30pm for 7.00pm
£5.00 per ticket in support of No. 1 Royal Crescent's The Whole Story project. Includes wine and nibbles
01225 338777 jabbott@bptrust.org.uk
13th November
Bath University Choral and Orchestral Society's Remembrance Concert
Programme includes:
Faure's Requiem in D Minor
Swan Lake
Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre
He Lives in You from The Lion King
In the Mood by Joe Garland and Glenn Miller
7.30pm
Tickets in advance £4.00 from ICIA www.barh.ac.uk/icia
£5.00 on the door
All proceeds to Royal British Legion
14th & 15th November
THE MARK DRAMA - performed by Bath University Christian Union
The Mark Drama is an innovative way of experiencing the Gospel of Mark performed as theatre-in-the-round.
Doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm start - FREE ENTRY
25th November
An Evening with Paul Martin
Talk and valuations of small portable items in aid of Dorothy House
Doors open at 7.00pm
Tickets £15 to include a glass of wine
Call 01225 721480
26th November
Bath Spa Orchestra, Choir & Windband Concert
Students from Bath Spa University's Department of Music perform their first concert of the academic year. The programme will include John Adams' Harmonium and Panufnik's Sinfonia Sacra (Symphony no. 3).
Doors open at 7.00pm
Tickets £10.00 (£8 concessions and £5 U16s)
Bath Box Office 01225 463362 www.bathboxoffice.org.uk
9th December
Carols and Ale - raising funds for ASHA
For a sing-a-long, a gaggle of musicians, Christmas Ales and Mulled Wine - provided by The Green Tree Pub
and a free buffet provided by Waitrose Bath
Hope to see you there for a fun night out!
Tickets £2.50 from the Cafe or on the door - to include one free drink and free buffet.
6.00pm - 9.00pm
13th December
Shopper's Carol Service with The Silver Ring Choir
Service of carols and lessons in aid of Mencap
Doors open 7.00pm for 7.30pm
Free entry
Mulled wine and mince pies
Past Public Events at St. Michael's
Past Public Events at St. Michael's
Toppings Booksellers with
a range of authors including Carluccio, Vince Cable,
Frank Gardener, Mary Berry,
Brian May, Arabind Adiga,
Sharon Olds, Shirley Williams
and many others
Bath Camarata
City of Bath Bach Choir
Bath University Chamber Choir
Bath University Choral and Orchestral Society (ChAOS)
Delia Smith
Monahans Solicitors
Better Bath Forum
Organum Choir
Louis de Bernieres
Wells Cathedral School Choir
Will Self
Marina Warner
The Bath Lions Club
Jane Lilley Singers
Jonathon Dimbleby
Chantry Singers
Bath International Music Festival
The Silver Ring Choir
The Chantry Singers
The New Scorpion Band
Jerome Recorders
Bath Preservation Society
Silver Ring Choir
Drugs and Housing Initiative (DHI)
Francesco da Mosta
Focus Counselling
Bath Operatic and Dramatic Society
The Better Bath Forum
Oz Clarke
The Bath Spa Live
Michel Roux
Opera Sulis
Alexander McCall Smith
Liberal Democrat Party
Michael Parkinson
Richard Angwin
Charley Boorman
Walcot State Choir
The Rotary Club of Bath
Bath Spa Live
Rachel Goodchild - artist
Thomas Trotter - International Organist
Bath Spa Live @ Spa University
Paragon Singers
Simon Hodges - artist
Opera Sullis
University of Bath Choral and Orchestral Society (CH&OS)
