A brand new THEATRE WALK from award-winning theatre company Show of Strength. Kings and Commoners in Keynsham tells our town’s story like never before!
People have lived and worked and played and prayed in Keynsham for over 2,000 years. One of the greatest monasteries of medieval England stood here, and one of the largest villas in Roman Britain. And the evidence is all around, including on the High Street – you just have to know where to look.
Keynsham, visited by Kings and ruled by commoners.
Starting at St John’s Church our new walk explores some fascinating stories and people including three ghosts – and the King Who Never Was.
- Meet/start: St John the Baptist Church entrance, Keynsham, BS31 2BL.
- Location/terrain: outdoors, ending near Bath Hill East Car Park. Please note the route includes some steps, slopes, gravel paths and narrow passageways.
- Suitable for: children aged 12+.
- Lasts: approx. 2 hours.
- Cost: FREE for this weekend only.
- Booking: Essential. Book via Eventbrite.
- Dates/Times: Saturday 22 April 2023, 12pm and 3pm; Sunday 23 April 2023, 12pm and 3pm.
Show Of Strength Theatre Company’s first walk, FRANKENSTEIN IN BATH, was launched in 2016 to mark the 200th anniversary of Mary Shelley writing her novel in the city. It won Best Live Performance at 2017’s Creative Bath Awards. BLOOD AND BUTCHERY IN BEDMINSTER got Best Of Bristol 2018/Theatre from Bristol24/7. See www.showofstrength.org.uk.
