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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

Bristol Improv Theatre Closes
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Bristol Improv Theatre Hardship Fund Launches

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The theatre shut suddenly this month A hardship fund for those working at Bristol Improv Theatre has been set up

The War of the Worlds Concert Bath Forum
Bristol Theatre ReviewsMicro Reviews

Micro Review: Jeff Wayne’s Musical Version of The War of The Worlds Live! The Concert Experience

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Review How Soon is Now Tobacco Factory Theatres Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: How Soon Is Now? – Tobacco Factory Theatres

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Lanny Bristol Old Vic 2026
Bristol Theatre News

First Look at Bristol Old Vic’s Lanny

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Phantasia The Mount Without
Bristol Theatre News

Corali Dance Company Brings Phantasia to Bristol

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Cary Grant Bristol Statue

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Circus City 2026

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Dracula at The Mount Without Review

Dracula at the Mount Without

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Old Vic Ceiling

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

The Arnolfini

The Arnolfini

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol

Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

The Watershed

The Watershed

Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026

Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend

The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol

The Dominican Front Room Bristol

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

The Wardrobe Theatre

The Wardrobe Theatre

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Gromit on Bristol Ferry

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

The Watershed

The Watershed

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band

Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Cary Grant Bristol Statue Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Circus City 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Dracula at The Mount Without Review Brunel's SS Great Britain Theatre Royal Bath Cat at the SS Great Britain Circomedia Bristol Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls Brunel's SS Great Britain The Matthew of Bristol The Rocky Horror Show Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol Harbourside Cranes Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Bristol Broadmead Balls The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Komedia Sign Bath Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March The Arnolfini Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Brunel's SS Great Britain Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 St Paul's Saint Bristol The Étienne Sisters Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Bristol Steam Train Harbourside The Watershed Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Harbour Festival Gromit on Bristol Ferry Brunel's SS Great Britain The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Ashton Court Miniature Railway Bristol Christmas Market Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic The Watershed Lollypop Be-bop Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

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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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