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SUMMARY:The Boy At The Back Of The Class - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre are bringing the 2026 UK Tour of The Boy At The Back Of The Class to Bristol Old Vic. \nThe show is based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf\, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko. \nIt’s a humorous and heart-warming story about the power of kindness\, engaging children and their families in discussions around refugee rights. \nAfter learning that he has fled his own war-torn country\, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows\, all topped off with a terrific twist.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class-bristol-old-vic-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture story book The Gruffalo\, comes to Bristol Old Vic this April. \nThe musical adaptation of the story is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. \nMouse\, whilst out in search of hazelnuts meets the cunning Fox\, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake all of whom are intending to take Mouse home for their dinner. \nBut Mouse invents the scary Gruffalo to save him from being eaten. Because there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo right? \nThe show is full of laughs\, songs and imaginative storytelling aimed at children three years upwards with their grown-up. \nFeatured Image: Mark Senio
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-gruffalo-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:The Plough and The Stars - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:A centenary staging of Seán O’Casey’s The Plough and The Stars is running in the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic this week. \nThe re-interpretation explores the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland through a modern lens. \nAs the quest for Irish independence ignites the streets\, O’Casey’s sharp wit and unflinching depiction of ordinary people\, expose the conflict between nationalist idealism and the harsh struggle for survival. \nThe production is performed by graduating actors from the Bristol School of Acting and Technical Theatre Arts students. \n  \nDirector – Stuart Wood\nDesigner – Cat Fuller\nLighting – Ryan Joseph Stafford\nSound – Joseff Harris\nCostume – Rhi Good\n  \nFeatured Image: Craig Fuller
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-plough-and-the-stars-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taking part in venues across Bristol \n\nLyra returns in 2026 with a 10-day programme from April 17th to 26th\, featuring readings\, performances\, workshops\, poetry slams\, walking tours\, open mics\, family events and panel discussions. The 2026 theme\, Wonder & Wanderers\, explores migration\, movement and multiculturalism through poetry\, alongside the wonder and mythology evoked through landscape and nature. \nEvents will take place across Bristol at venues including St. George’s Bristol\, Arnolfini\, Watershed\, Bristol Old Vic\, Loco Klub and SS Great Britain\, bringing together international poets\, nationally recognised voices and Bristol-based artists. \nHeadline events include Shara McCallum at the Caribbean Poetry Liming alongside Anthony Joseph and Malika Booker\, a performance from Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan\, and the Lyra Poetry Slam judged by Musa Okwonga and Caitlin O’Ryan. \nFamily audiences can see Michael Rosen\, while Travis Alabanza headlines a Queer Poetry Cabaret. The programme also includes theatre shows by Joelle Taylor and Inua Ellams\, alongside readings from new poetry collections by Nikita Gill\, Rishi Dastidar\, Karen McCarthy-Woolf\, Wayne Holloway-Smith\, Matthew Rice and Clare Pollard.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini,Bristol Old Vic,Brunel's SS Great Britain,Loco Klub,St Georges Bristol,The Wardrobe Theatre,Watershed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:The Woman In Black - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black comes to the Bristol Old Vic. \nOne of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End\, this gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere\, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 million people worldwide\, The Woman in Blackcontinues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations. \nObsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black\, Arthur Kipps engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-woman-in-black-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:Kiss Of The Spider Woman - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Curve\, Bristol Old Vic and Mayflower Southampton have come together for a co-production of Kiss Of The Spider Woman. \nIt stars Layton Williams\, George Blagden and Anna-Jane Casey. \nThe Kander and Ebb musical is based on Manuel Puig’s novel. \nObsession or salvation? One kiss from the Spider Woman can change everything. \nIn a brutal prison\, Molina – condemned for his sexuality\, and Valentin – a political prisoner\, are forced into an unlikely friendship in the cell they share. To escape their harsh reality\, Molina conjures dazzling fantasies of glamorous movies\, spinning tales of the seductive and dangerous Spider Woman. As their conditions worsen and the line between truth and fiction blurs\, the two men find a deeper connection – one that could cost them everything.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/kiss-of-the-spider-woman-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:Family Day Party: Theatre Adventures for All Ages - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Birthday Old Vic is turning 260 and will be celebrating with a free\, fun-filled Family Day. \nChildren\, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join Bristol Old Vic for a very special birthday party. \nWith bunting hung\, presents wrapped and activities planned\, Bristol Old Vic’s historic building will be transformed into an immersive celebration of theatre\, creativity and play – taking families on a joyful journey through time as they explore and celebrate the rich history of the iconic venue. \nThe event has been designed for children age 3-12 but everyone is welcome. \nExpect live performances\, music\, crafts and a family trail. \nFree drop-in activities will be running all day.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/family-day-party-theatre-adventures-for-all-ages-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:Take Centre Stage: 260 Silent Disco - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Old Vic is transforming its iconic stage into a dancefloor. \nThe theatre is hosting a unique silent disco experience\, giving audiences the rare chance to sing\, dance and party on the very stage that has hosted legendary performers including Daniel Day-Lewis\, Ian MacKellen\, Olivia Colman and Patrick Stewart\, surrounded by the breathtaking backdrop of Bristol Old Vic’s unique 260-year-old auditorium. \nFirst drink free \nFeatured Image: Philip Vile
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/take-centre-stage-260-silent-disco-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:An Ideal Husband - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband comes to Bristol Old Vic this June. The show is a Lyric Hammersmith production in association with Bristol Old Vic. \nThe contemporary production of the classic comedy uncovers the love\, betrayal and scandal that prevails in the rarefied world of modern\, affluent London. \nFeatured Image: Courtney Nathan Phillip
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/an-ideal-husband-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260522T033144
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SUMMARY:Still Alive (and Kicking) - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:London 7/7 bombing survivor Dr. Gill Hicks brings her multi award-winning show Still Alive (And Kicking) to Bristol this year. \nHer critically acclaimed show is a celebration of life and positivity in the wake of life-changing events. \nStill Alive (and Kicking) offers audiences a “life-affirming” narrative of what she experienced on 7th July 2005. \nThe show sees violinist Dr Julian Ferraretto\, framing Hicks’ soulful jazz voice and her powerful projected artworks as part of a visual and sensory performance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/still-alive-and-kicking-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
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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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