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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

Company of Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre
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Closer Each Day Season 33 Booking Now

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The record breaking improvised comedy returns in September Closer Each Day is a Bristol institution synonymous with The Wardrobe Theatre.

David Bowie Archive Items Coming To Bristol
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David Bowie Archive Items Coming To Bristol

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Applications Open For Free Theatre Training and Development
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Applications Open For Free Theatre Training and Development

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Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event
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Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event

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Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern theatre
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The Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern Theatre

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

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 Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

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

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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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