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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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Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

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Days of Significance BOVTS

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Komedia Sign Bath

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The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

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Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

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Theatre Royal Bath

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

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Welcome to St Pauls

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

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Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

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

Christmas Theatre in Bristol

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