Bad Jews returns to Bath following West End run

Bad Jews, the acclaimed comedy by Joshua Harman currently playing an extended run at the Arts Theatre, will return to the Theatre Royal, Bath later this year.

Michael Longhurst's production, which originated at the venue's Ustinov Studio last year, will play the main house stage from 6 to 10 October 2015 prior to a national tour.

The Theatre Royal Bath's autumn/winter season also includes touring productions of Flare Path (7-12 September), East is East (14-19 September), The Shawshank Redemption (21-26 September), 1984 (29 September-3 October), The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time (20-31 October) and King Charles III (23-28 November).

As previously announced, the stage adaptation of Mrs Henderson Presents starring Janie Dee, Ian Bartholomew and Emma Williams will receive its world premiere from 15 August to 5 September.

Elsewhere, Tom Conti will return to Bath in a revival of Rodney Ackland's Before the Party (12-17 October), and Nigel Havers will star in the panto Jack and the Beanstalk (10 December-10 January).