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SUMMARY:The Kings Speech - Barn Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A country on the precipice of another terrible war. An abdicated king. A constitutional crisis. And the only man who can provide hope for the nervous British public is Bertie – a man who is shy\, unprepared for monarchy and\, worst of all\, has a debilitating speech impediment. \nWith the future of the monarchy\, and Britain itself\, on the line\, an historic radio address looms over a man who can barely stammer through full sentences. Desperate\, Bertie and his family turn to an unconventional speech therapist from Australia to turn him into the king Britain can believe in. \nAs royal protocol meets unorthodox challenges\, what emerges is an unlikely but deeply meaningful friendship. Adapted from the Oscar-winning film\, this exciting new production from the acclaimed Barn Theatre blends humour\, heart and high stakes in a beloved drama about duty\, courage and finding one’s voice.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-kings-speech-barn-theatre/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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SUMMARY:Lanny - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:From Bristol Old Vic and in association with ETT comes the world premiere of Lanny. Bea Roberts has adapted Max Porter’s folk horror novel which will be staged at the Bristol theatre this autumn. \nNancy Medina will be directing the show. \nWhen a family move out of London to a West Country village\, their son Lanny awakens the interest of the mythical figure Dead Papa Toothwort. Reality and imagination intertwine in a dark and powerful story of folklore\, fable and the nature of belonging.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lanny-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261019
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261030
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SUMMARY:Living Spit Omlet: Prince of Henmark - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Living Spit will be at The Wardrobe Theatre this October with brand new show Omlet: Prince of Henmark. \nIt’s the story of Hamlet\, told by a variety of eggs and other foodstuffs puppeteered to camera and livestreamed. Not only was this founder member and RSC actor Stu McLoughlin’s first ever solo show\, it was the inaugural performance at the brand new theatre location for for Clevedon’s The Theatre Shop in Market Hall. \nThe show is playing at 13 different venues across the region until November 2026. \nThe Tragedy of Omlet Prince of Hen-mark\nBy Stu McLoughlin (and William Shakespeare) \n“O\, that this too too solid shell would melt\,\nThaw and resolve itself into a dew…” \nThe question of suitability to play the Moody Dane has preoccupied theatre makers for\ncenturies. Scholars have long debated age\, physique\, gender and temperament – yet all\nhave overlooked the perfect candidate: an egg. \nEnter Omlet\, Prince of Hen-mark; Hamlet rehatched; fragile\, brooding\, on the brink of\ncracking under the pressure of his own Egg-sistential angst and joined by a full supporting\ncast of vegetables and assorted foodstuffs –  fresh from the fridge and prepared to present\nShakespeare’s greatest tragedy as you’ve never seen it before; retold by one man\, one egg\nand a trolley full of comestibles. \nBut this is no ordinary one man show. With live original music\, perishable puppetry\, and an\noverly confident reliance on bad puns\, actor Stu Mcloughlin juggles an entire allotment of\nShakespearean tragedy whilst trying not to turn his leading man into a leading flan. \nOmlet\, Prince of Hen-mark is a sumptuous scramble of skillful soliloquising\, small-scale\nsuspense and sunny-side-up Shakespearean silliness. A cracking night out\, which proves\nonce and for all that… \n…something is rotten in the state of Hen-mark. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/living-spit-omlet-prince-of-henmark-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:Up Down Big Man - The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:  \nThere comes a time in every young man’s life when he has to leave home. For Matty\, it’s forty! \nHe really is a big man. But with his mother gone – and his Dad moving on\, what’s next for Matty? He needs support\, but what is the best form of care for him? How can he be independent and safe? \nAnd as he leaves the sanctuary of his house for the final time\, is there space in the boxes for his most treasured possession? \nFollowing the critical success of Up Down Boy (2012) and Up Down Man (2016)\, this standalone production is the third in a trilogy of plays inspired by the life story of the gifted and charismatic performer Nathan Bessell. In Up Down Big Man Nathan returns to play Matty in a play full of wit\, anarchy and heart.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/up-down-big-man-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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SUMMARY:The Street Where You Live - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:  \nSoul Cake Theatre is coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre this autumn with Andrzej Wawrowski’s The Street Where You Live. \nWawrowski – founder of Soul Cake Theatre – has teamed up with Adam Elms. The writer\, actor and poet has come on board as an associate artist. \nThe theatre company was set up in 2015 by Bristol based theatre creatives and has been staging edgy and entertaining theatre ever since. \n“Twitchy twitchy” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Street Where You Live\n\nBehind your neighbours’ curtains lurk six darkly comic twisted tales. Bizarre. Bittersweet. And bloody.Go on – take a peek.The bastard child of Coronation Street and Inside No. 9. From Soul Cake Theatre\, creators of Loop\, the 2025 sell-out comedy drama. \nFront Window \n“His socks – Paisley (Spiced Orange) – stand out in the darkness like two flaming beacons.” \nJane and Pru look out for their neighbours in the only way they know how. With binoculars and an Excel spreadsheet. \nMonster \n“I knew there was something wrong straight away. Those big eyes and fuck-off teeth. She has small eyes. And false teeth.” \nAfter what has happened to him\, Josh just wants to be alone. But the strange girl in the red cape has other ideas. \nThe Agency \n“You know\, for someone looking for good conversation\, I think you’re forgetting that involves actually speaking yourself.”  \nKieran dips his toe back into the dating pool through a brand new agency. He’s got the flowers\, the chocolates\, the moussaka. What could possibly go wrong? \nStrangers. On a Train. \n“I’m not interested in whether we met at Penelope’s party—whether it was outside the toilet—inside the drawing room—or on top of the breakfast bar. Because we didn’t.” \nLisa struggles with the painful memory of a brief encounter. And a power ballad no one deserves. \nMother Lode \n“She ate my Twirl. She did… I’d been looking forward to that Twirl for weeks – weeks\, it had been in my thoughts.”  \nBarry and his mother have barely set foot outside their house in three years and that’s just how they like it. But are cracks in their relationship beginning to show? \nWe Came Upon The Midnight Clear \n“You don’t mind—do you? – if Abigail shares something with us? Won’t take long. Then you can get back to your telly and your mince pies!” \nCarol singers Gemma and Abigail have always worn their hearts on their sleeves. So when they go down a wrong path – a very wrong path – they insist you hear all about it. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-street-where-you-live-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:Up Down BIG Man - Weston Studio Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:There comes a time in every young man’s life when he has to leave home. For Matty\, it’s forty! He really is a big man. But with his mother gone\, and his dad moving on\, what’s next for Matty? He needs support\, but what is the best form of care for him? How can he be independent and safe? \nAnd as he leaves the sanctuary of his house for the final time\, is there space in the boxes for his most treasured possession? \nThe show is the third one in the Up Down Trilogy which gives a unique insight into the social history of a person with Down syndrome and the artistic development of an actor with a learning disability. \nUp Down BIG Man can be watched as a standalone production\, but audiences who have seen the other two plays will be fascinated to see what happens next in this unusual but strangely familiar story. \nCast and Creatives\nNathan Bessell\nTom Brennan\nTom England\nRieko Kijima\nHeather Williams \nDirector – Helena Seneca\nLighting Designer – Michael Straun\nArtistic Director\, Myrtle Theatre Company – Heather Williams\nProducer – Morag Massey\nSet\, Lighting & Media designer – Michael Straun\nCostume Designer & Associate Set Designer – Ruby Brown\nComposer & Sound Designer – Alex Heane \nFeatured Image: Craig Fuller \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/up-down-big-man-weston-studio-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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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-5/
LOCATION:The Elephant House\, 1 Dean Street\, BS3 1BG
CATEGORIES:The Elephant House
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SUMMARY:How Soon Is Now? - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning theatre company Box of Tricks presents How Soon is Now? a brand-new indie musical by acclaimed playwright Siân Owen. \nIt’s New Year’s Eve\, 1997. Manchester. The DJ’s in full flow\, and as your favourite indie songs blast out into the smoke-filled air of the club\, the whole place feels electric. \nSet to a live soundtrack of 90’s classics\, including The Stone Roses\, Radiohead and The Smiths\, How Soon is Now? is an indie musical about mates\, music and magic – finding your place and finding yourself.   \n“You open the door into this club. And the noise and the smell and the heat hit you. It smothers you. Jumps all over you. Gets right in.” \nThree girls are on the dancefloor. Polly and Angie are ready for a big night. Jean is lost and alone. The future awaits. New Labour\, New Year\, new horizons. After decades of grey\, this is their time. But as midnight beckons\, and darkness falls\, will they find their light?  \nThere’s a club. Would you like to go?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/how-soon-is-now-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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