Welcome to our February play reading, John Van Druten’s ‘Bell, Book & Candle’. 🪄🕯️💖
First performed in 1950 (yes, that’s right!), this quirky comedy centres around Gillian, a West Side witch who casts a charm on her handsome neighbour, Shepherd. But her playful spell causes unexpected mayhem when Gillian begins to fall for Shepherd.
Caught up in her own enchantment, Gillian finds herself forced to choose between her head and her heart as after all - witches aren’t allowed to fall in love!
This spellbinding comedy was first adapted for film in 1958 and is the inspiration behind popular 60's sitcom ‘Bewitched’. Come along for an evening of theatre magic as we read this play and discuss the sorcery behind the stage directions and more!
📍 The Rondo Theatre, Bath, BA1 6RT
🗓️ Tuesday 24th February 2026
⏰ 6:30pm for a 7pm start
🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
All are welcome at our play readings where we read the play in full, script in hand, having turns with each character and breaking for tea, chats and snacks.
We'll be convening at the Rondo Theatre at 6:30pm, kicking off the reading shortly after. If you think you might be late - come anyway! These events are very relaxed and we'd love for you to join us.
There's no pressure to read if you don't want to but everyone will get the chance to regardless of age/ gender/ etc.
Let us know if you're coming by clicking 'Going' on this event page or emailing us at:
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If you have any access needs/ accommodations, don't hesitate to let us know and we'll do our best to support you. There is step free access to the Rondo and limited parking on nearby streets.
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