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SUMMARY:The Ocean Can Be A Bridge - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Frederick Douglas\, escaped slave and leading abolitionist has arrived in Bristol in 1846 as part of a speaking tour of the UK. \nAs is Bristol’s reputation\, West Country campaigners for the abolition of slavery have become noted internationally for taking action. \nHowever\, with Douglass’ arrival tensions grow between those who believe in radical direct action and those who favour more moderate approaches. \nCaught between his political commitments as well as his personal life\, Douglass finds his own happiness could tear apart the very movement he leads. \nThe Ocean Can Be A Bridge is a new play co-written by Richard Bradbury and Dave Samuels. Dave was born and grew up in Bristol. His father Norman Samuels led the famous Bristol Bus Boycott in 1963. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-ocean-can-be-a-bridge-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Archers Live at 75 - Bath Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Archers: Live at 75 is coming to Bath Forum this autumn for a special two show event\nThe theatre show is a brand-new live event celebrating 75 years of the world’s longest-running radio show. \nThe first date is on Thursday 08 October 2026 and will feature the ‘Flower Cast’:Timothy Bentinck (David Archer)\, Annabelle Dowler (Kirsty Miller)\, Charlotte Martin (Susan Carter) and Ben Norris (Ben Archer). \nThe second date is Thursday 05 November 2026 and will feature the ‘Produce Cast’: Charles Collingwood (Brian Aldridge)\, Ryan Kelly (Jazzer McCreary)\, Susie Riddell (Tracy Horrobin) and Sunny Ormonde (Lilian Bellamy). \nBoth of the performances will be hosted by comedian and Archers superfan Angela Barnes with live sound effects from specialist Vanessa Nuttall. \nThe show promises a one-of-a-kind event to entertain Archers audiences in a new way. \nSet within a reimagining of the Ambridge Flower & Produce Show\, The Archers: Live at 75 blends theatricality\, nostalgia\, comedy and behind-the-scenes insight. \nThe event includes on-stage interviews\, insider stories and gossip\, live performances with live Foley sound effects of specially written scenes created exclusively for the tour\, archive treasures spanning seven decades from the BBC vaults\, fascinating demonstrations of the sound-effects artistry that brings the fields\, kitchens and barns of Ambridge so vividly to life\, audience questions\, an interactive pub quiz straight out of The Bull  and  of course\, a sing-along to the programme’s famous theme tune. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-archers-live-at-75-bath-forum/
LOCATION:Bath Forum\, The Forum\, 1a Forum Buildings\, St James's Parade\, BA1 1UG
CATEGORIES:Bath Forum
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SUMMARY:Silly Serious Sessions - The Elephant House
DESCRIPTION:Silly Serious Sessions is a weekly space for anyone who wants to express their creativity and imagination through movement and voice. The sessions offer a safe space for being playful and silly together – to be our weird wonderful selves in the spirit of playfulness! \n\n\nWhat to expect?\nEach session will be a mix of physical theatre games and exercises\, dance improvisation\, expressive art and playing creatively with voice. Expect lots of moving\, creating nonsense worlds and nonsense sounds and soundscapes – drawing from and soaring on our personal and collective imagination. \nWe will start each session with warm up games\, dive deeper into play with a few longer exercises and finish with a grounding close. No previous experience is required\, only a willingness to move and give it a go. This is a good space for someone dipping their toe into physical theater for the first time and a nice playfield for someone who has done it before. \nAbout the facilitator:\nHi I’m Nina! I’ve got naughty elves inside my heart and I would love to share their joy and mischief with you! I also wish to share my inspirations and experience I gained in my training in contemporary dance\, physical theatre\, street theatre\, music and expressive art\, and invite all those naughty elves inside you to come out and play! \nDisclaimer:\nThis is a group-based workshop — most games don’t work with just a couple of people. A group of minimum 4 people is required to run each session. In case we’re less than that on Thursday morning\, I will email everyone booked with the option of refund or a spot the following week. \nA note on moving: sessions involve continuous standing and full-body movement\, including some floor work. If you have any questions about whether this is accessible for you\, please reach out to me before booking: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nIf money is tight but you would like to come\, please reach out and we will find a way. \nAny questions? Just send me a quick email: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nVenue: The elephant house\, 1 Dean Street\, Bedminster\, BS3 1BG. \nTimes: 19.00 to 20.30. \nDates in 2026 \nSeptember: 24 \nOctober: 01\, 08\, 15\, 22 \nNovember 05\, 12\, 19\, 26 \nDecember: 03\, 10\, 17 \nA bundle of more tickets is also available which then reduces the cost per session to 10 pounds\, please email me if you would like to purchase a bundle. \n\nEntry Requirements: 18+
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/silly-serious-sessions-the-elephant-house-3/
LOCATION:The Elephant House\, 1 Dean Street\, BS3 1BG
CATEGORIES:The Elephant House
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SUMMARY:The Highgate Vampire - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bag of Beard is coming to Bristol this October with their brand new production The Highgate Vampire. \nIt’s one of those stories that’s a bit like those movies ending with the chilling statement ‘based on a true story’. \nThe dark comedy is all about the infamous Highgate Vampire sightings in London back in the 1970s. \nA demon-hunting priest joins forces with a man who’s a tobacconist by day and a vanquisher of the undead by night. \nThe show asks that you imagine\, among other things\, what if The Woman in Black had been performed by The Mighty Boosh? \nIt’s the perfect strange\, funny and fascinating story we need this October as we creep towards Halloween. \n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-highgate-vampire-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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