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Backstage Bristol is an independent theatre site for Bristol theatre, arts and culture. Featuring news and reviews from venues including Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, The Wardrobe Theatre and Alma Tavern Theatre.

We list all theatre, arts and culture events free of charge in our online calendar and also welcome press releases.

Our focus is on Bristol and the neighbouring region, including Weston Super Mare, Clevedon and Bath theatre.

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Latest Bristol Theatre, Arts and Culture Stories

Starshore Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Starshore at the Alma Tavern Theatre

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An utterly captivating solo performance with compelling storytelling After the thunderous applause from the sold-out house finally died down, Marcus

Closer Each Day Christmas Show
Bristol Theatre News

Closer Each Day Christmas Show at The Weston Studio

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Joe Wells Hen and Chicken Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Featured Show: Joe Wells Returns To Bristol With New Accessible Show

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Blood, Blackbeard and Buccaneers Show of Strength Theatre
Bristol Theatre News

Show Of Strength Adds More Summer Dates

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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Design
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Design Students Grad Exhibition

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Christmas Events

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale The Étienne Sisters Cat at the SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Bristol Harbourside Cranes Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Christmas Market Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Brunel's SS Great Britain Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Theatre Royal Bath Circomedia Bristol Days of Significance BOVTS Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Lollypop Be-bop Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Brunel's SS Great Britain St Paul's Saint Bristol The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Komedia Sign Bath The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

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Bristol Christmas theatre will all be listed in this special festive section here

Christmas Theatre in Bristol

At Backstage Bristol, we love Bristol theatre, music, cultural and arts events. Check out some of the ones we've loved the most so far this year...

Things We’ve Loved The Most in 2026

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