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Join The Little Theatre at the 2026 Bath Archaeo-Heritage Film Festival!

In February 2026, Archaeo-Heritage Film are diving into nautical archaeology on screen. Exploring everything from shipwrecks to sea shanties, it's going to be a rollicking adventure for old and young shipmates alike.

Thursday 5 February 2026

Wind, Tide and Oar (PG) + Panel Discussion
18:45–20:45
BRLSI, Bath
A film screening followed by a panel discussion exploring nautical heritage.

Friday 6 February 2026

Wrecked – A Nautical Archaeology Talk with Giselle Király
17:30–18:15
Museum of Bath at Work
An expert talk focusing on maritime archaeology.

Steamboat Bill Jr (U) (1928) + Live Score by Hugo Max
18:45–20:30
Museum of Bath at Work
A classic silent film screening with a live musical accompaniment.

Saturday 7 February 2026

The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists (PG) + Workshop
11:00–12:45
Burdall’s Yard
A family-friendly animated film with an accompanying creative workshop.

Make a Sea Monster with Ellie Thompson
12:30–14:30
Burdall’s Yard
A hands-on family workshop inspired by maritime myths and monsters.

Sea Shanty Concert with Short Drag Roger
15:00–16:00
Burdall’s Yard
A live performance of traditional sea shanties.

Gorgo (PG) (1961)
17:15–19:00
Burdall’s Yard
A classic sea monster film from the early 1960s.

The Lighthouse (18) (2019)
20:00–22:05
Burdall’s Yard
A late-night screening of the atmospheric modern classic.

Sunday 8 February 2026

The Little Mermaid (U) (1989)
11:00–12:45
Burdall’s Yard
A family screening of the much-loved animated film.

Sound of the Sea: A Musical History of Hollywood’s Nautical Epics
13:15–14:00
Burdall’s Yard
A talk exploring the music of classic maritime cinema.