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And it’s goodbye to 2020…
December 17, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, we want to take the opportunity to say thank you to our wonderful community. You have been a shining light for us during this challenging year. Time and time again, we’ve been inspired by acts of kindness that have been shown to others and we have been motivated by the support […]
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We’ve moved!
November 26, 2020
A new home for Bath Festivals We are pleased to announce that we have found a new home at Bath’s largest entertainment venue, The Forum. This autumn of 2020 our Bath Festivals team of 11, which runs The Bath Festival, Bath Children’s Literature Festival and year-round Creative Learning projects, moved out of our headquarters in […]
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Bath Festivals Statement 09.10.2020
October 9, 2020
Update on November weekend literature events Our small team has been working hard to find a way to go ahead with the rescheduled weekend of literature events in November. These events were originally part of The Bath Festival programme in May 2020 which was cancelled due to the pandemic. The importance of place cannot be […]
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Step into a world of creativity with the Reading is Magic Festival!
July 13, 2020
Reading is Magic Festival: Sunday 27 September – Friday 2 October 2020 readingismagicfestival.com #ReadingIsMagicFest Featuring authors and illustrators… Cressida Cowell | Dapo Adeola & Nathan Bryon| Sue Hendra & Paul Linnet | Jasbinder Bilan | Kiran Millwood Hargrave | Sophy Henn | Steven Lenton | Steven Butler | Joseph Coelho | Pamela Butchart and more […]
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Cancellation of Bath Children’s Literature Festival 2020
June 9, 2020
Bath Festivals announce the cancellation of Bath Children’s Literature Festival but are working on exciting alternative plans It is with heavy hearts that we have taken the decision to cancel the 2020 Bath Children’s Literature Festival. The continuing concern and uncertainty about the spread of the Coronavirus and what this means for social distancing and […]
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A Day in the Festival Life of the Production Team
June 3, 2020
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at The Bath Festival? While the festival would have been happening, we’re sharing a series of articles from our festival team and partners to give you some insight into what goes on to make the festival happen! Below is a day in festival life from the Production Team, […]
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A Day in the Festival Life of Box Office Manager
May 26, 2020
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at The Bath Festival? While the festival would have been happening, we’re sharing a series of articles from our festival team and partners to give you some insight into what goes on to make the festival happen! Below is a day in festival life from Box Officer Managers, […]
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A Day in the Festival Life of Assistant Event Manager
May 26, 2020
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at The Bath Festival? While the festival would have been happening, we’re sharing a series of articles from our festival team and partners to give you some insight into what goes on to make the festival happen! Below is a day in festival life from Volunteer Assistant Event […]
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Family Arts Day: Tips for getting creative at home
May 22, 2020
This Sunday would have been Family Arts Day, our annual event for families to get creative. We put up marquees in Parade Gardens, and invite artists, writers and musicians to fill those marquees with fun activities. Family Arts Day is about play and trying something new, children and grown-ups all having a go together. If […]
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A Day in the Festival Life of an Artist Liaison
May 21, 2020
Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at The Bath Festival? While the festival would have been happening, we’re sharing a series of articles from our festival team and partners to give you some insight into what goes on to make the festival happen! Below is a day in festival life from Artist Liaison, Sara […]
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