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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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Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

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Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

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Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

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Days of Significance BOVTS

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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Cat at the SS Great Britain

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

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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...

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