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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

Starshore Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Starshore at the Alma Tavern Theatre

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An utterly captivating solo performance with compelling storytelling After the thunderous applause from the sold-out house finally died down, Marcus

Closer Each Day Christmas Show
Bristol Theatre News

Closer Each Day Christmas Show at The Weston Studio

editorial
Joe Wells Hen and Chicken Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Featured Show: Joe Wells Returns To Bristol With New Accessible Show

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Blood, Blackbeard and Buccaneers Show of Strength Theatre
Bristol Theatre News

Show Of Strength Adds More Summer Dates

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Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Design
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Design Students Grad Exhibition

editorial

Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

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

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

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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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