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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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Princess Sparkles The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
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White Rabbit Red Rabbit David Tennant
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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Cat at the SS Great Britain

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The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

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Lollypop Be-bop

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

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Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

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Bristol Christmas Market

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Theatre Royal Bath

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

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Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

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Bristol Harbourside Cranes

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

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

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

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

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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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