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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

Our Queer Eyes On Queer Lives
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Queer Eyes on Queer Lives

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The gentle LGBTQ+ anthology is on at the Alma Tavern Theatre this week Queer Eyes on Queer Lives brings an

GCSE Texts On Stage 2026/2027
Bristol Theatre News

GCSE Plays Staged In Bristol, Weston and Bath Ahead of 2027 Exams

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Rick Wakeman & Griff Rhys Jones The Wizard & The Welshman St Georges Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Slapstick Conversations Brings Stars To Stage

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Aardman Animation Characters Bristol
Bristol Theatre NewsCulture

Aardman Animation Characters Gas Ferry Road

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Pup Play Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

First Two Plays of New Trilogy Comes to the Alma Tavern Theatre This November

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Bristol Broadmead Balls

Bristol Broadmead Balls

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Ashton Court Miniature Railway

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

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

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

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Harbour Festival

Stéphane Del Castillo

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol

The Elephant Pub Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

The Matthew of Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

The Rocky Horror Show

The Rocky Horror Show

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Bristol Harbour Festival

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol

Eddie King Mural St Paul's

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Bristol Broadmead Balls St Paul's Saint Bristol Circomedia Bristol The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Komedia Sign Bath The Étienne Sisters Brunel's SS Great Britain Lollypop Be-bop Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Steam Train Harbourside The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Ashton Court Miniature Railway Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 Bristol Harbourside Cranes Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Bristol Harbour Festival Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Christmas Market The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain The Matthew of Bristol Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 The Rocky Horror Show Theatre Royal Bath The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Harbour Festival Bristol Harbour Festival Cat at the SS Great Britain Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain

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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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