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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day
DESCRIPTION:Closer Each Day is on season 30 and celebrated its 250th performance in February 2025. \nThe world’s longest running narrative show is an uplifting and hilarious soap opera full of all the storylines and characters you love and love to hate.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T180029Z
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SUMMARY:Loop - The Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Dark comedy Loop\, is coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre this April. \nIt’s described as a dark comedy with a “timey-wimey” twist. \nAlice and Alfie’s relationship is in the rut to end all ruts. The same hellos. The same wild suspicions. The same Angel Slices. Night after night after night. After night. \nIf only they could turn the page. \nReeling from a tortuous night of sci-fi cosplay and armed with a vague memory of something really quite bad\, Alice and Alfie peer into the darkness. There’s something there. Could be a way out. Could be an end to a life of endless bickering\, bad poetry\, and shoddy home improvements. \nCould be\, couldn’t it? Or it could be their worst nightmare. \nThe show is performed by Bristol-based theatre company Soul Cake Theatre. \n\nYou can find out more about the company here: https://www.facebook.com/soulcaketheatre \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/loop-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250413
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T135302Z
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SUMMARY:Switzerland by Joanna Murray-Smith
DESCRIPTION:“I like murders. I’ve committed hundreds of them” \nA taut\, psychological thriller\, re-imagining the final days in the life of the renowned master crime novelist of The Talented Mr. Ripley\, Strangers on a Train and Carol. \nPatricia Highsmith\, queen of the thriller\, aging and ailing hides away in her study in the Swiss Alps\, surrounded by her books and an arsenal of antique weaponry\, finding solace in her seclusion\, her cats and her cigarettes. \nSent by her New York publisher\, Edward Ridgeway appears in an attempt to persuade Highsmith to write one final instalment of her best-selling series featuring the master manipulator\, Tom Ripley. \nAs day breaks on the snow covered mountains\, it becomes clear that the charming young stranger in her home is set on a far more sinister mission. \nMisplaced Theatre return with Joanna Murray Smith’s high-stakes game that teeters dangerously on the cliff of reality.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/switzerland-by-joanna-murray-smith/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250225T110308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110308Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Closer Each Day is on season 30 and celebrated its 250th performance in February 2025. \nThe world’s longest running narrative show is an uplifting and hilarious soap opera full of all the storylines and characters you love and love to hate.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day-at-the-wardrobe-theatre-3/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250307T091413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T091413Z
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SUMMARY:Double bill: The Britz/Codetta at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bristol School of Acting and The Wardrobe Ensemble proudly present an evening of original theatre devised by the graduating class of the ‘Acting and Devised Theatre’ BA programme.\n\n\nThe Britz\n6 Lads.\n27 Pina Coladas.\n1 Gameplan that can’t go wrong.\n\nDippy has finally got the boys together for one big holiday. The all-inclusive is booked\, the itinerary is printed out. But as his childhood friends gather for the big night out\, something in the back of Dippy’s mind tells him that today is the day everything finally explodes. \nBooze. Sex. Ancient Prophecies. The Britz is a playful satire on British holidaymaking\, and a tender dive into the hidden frailties of Lad culture. Packed with chaotic movement sequences\, touching confessions\, and new music. All packaged in the affordable havoc of a lads holiday. \n\n\n\nCodetta: A brief conclusion \nThe end of girlhood.\nThe end of the world. \nThe moment you put away your polly pocket. That time you were truly nasty to your best friend. Learning to kiss and buying your first bra. Becoming a supernova. \nTold through a glittering 2010s pop concert\, with synchronised choreography and original music\, Codetta is an unforgettable farewell to our lost childhoods. \nGrab your hairbrush\, put on your jelly shoes and hit play on the pop renaissance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/double-bill-the-britz-codetta-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250218T141907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T141907Z
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SUMMARY:Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine - At The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fringe hit – Rosalie Minnitt: Clementine – has been destribed as “Bridgerton-meets-Gen-Z-Jane-Austen-on-Adderall” and good news – it’s coming to Bristol. \nLady Clementine has until her 27th birthday to find The One. When her latest beau goes missing\, Clementine embarks on a hilariously unhinged quest to solve the mystery of her ill fortune. But with neither sense nor sensibility\, will our romantic heroine find love in time? \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/rosalie-minnitt-clementine-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250318T114722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T114722Z
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SUMMARY:The Hunchback of Notre Dame - BAOS - Redgrave Theatre
DESCRIPTION:BAOS – Bristol Amateur Operatic Society – will be making a welcome return to the Redgrave Theatre this April bringing with them The Hunchback of Notre Dame. \nStep into medieval Paris with Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” This timeless classic\, adapted from Victor Hugo’s beloved novel and Disney’s animated film\, explores love\, acceptance\, and the wonder of the human spirit. Follow Quasimodo\, the gentle bell-ringer of Notre Dame\, and Esmeralda\, the compassionate gypsy\, as their paths intertwine in a tale of beauty and brutality. \n  \n \nFeaturing classics from the film like ‘Out There’ and ‘The Bells Of Notre Dame’ this gothic masterpiece is brought to the Redgrave this spring by BAOS. Hear the bells of Notre Dame ring out like never before. \nThe run will include a BSL Signed Performance on Thursday 03 April 2025 \nFor more information about BAOS including booking\, visit: https://www.baosbristol.co.uk/book
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-baos-redgrave-theatre/
LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250318T100937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T100937Z
UID:49463-1743465600-1743638399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Broken Glass by Arthur Miller - Axbridge Community Theatre - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Axbridge Community Theatre will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre this April with Arthur Miller’s Broken Glass. \nThe ingrained antisemitism faced by the Gellburgs daily is bearable. But what happens when racist violence flares up on the other side of the globe? Can the rise of the Nazis really affect a Jewish couple in Brooklyn? Will their marriage survive the threat to their livelihoods and their health? \n \nSylvia is obsessed by disturbing images from Nazi Germany\, reproduced in the local press. Her husband Phillip downplays his Jewishness in order to fit in. When Sylvia loses the use of her legs\, they engage a Doctor from their own community. But is he competent enough to tackle the root causes of her physical – and perhaps mental – illness? \nFirst published in 1994\, when debates about the holocaust still raged in the USA\, the play’s action is set in late 1938. By examining Jewish identity -through world events\, local attitudes and personal feelings – its themes remain strikingly relevant today. \nFor more information about Axbridge Community Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/AxbridgeACT
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/broken-glass-by-arthur-miller-axbridge-community-theatre-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250318T105241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T113320Z
UID:49467-1743379200-1743551999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Scraps - The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Bristol creatives Mia Macleod and Daisy Kennedy return to the stage with SCRAPS\, which will be at the Wardrobe Theatre at the end of March. \nScraps is a semi-autobiographical piece of theatre combining dance\, lipsync\, clowning in this comedy satire. \nThe show explores the class divide in within the creative world\, poking fun at the everyday struggles of Austerity-Britain™ and follows the course of two artists who just want to make work that matters. \nMia and Daisy say: “We have different class backgrounds and when creating a show set now\, during a cost of living crisis\, we realised it was something we couldn’t just jump over. By doing that we dismiss a huge chunk of our lives and identities\, but it’s not as simple as working class or middle class and we wanted to pick apart that conversation within our work. The characters in SCRAPS are dramatised versions of ourselves; we have interrogated our own identities and magnified the expectations that may be put onto us dependent on our class bracket.” \n\n\nPhotography by Craig Fuller
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/scraps-the-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250225T110137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110137Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Closer Each Day is on season 30 and celebrated its 250th performance in February 2025. \nThe world’s longest running narrative show is an uplifting and hilarious soap opera full of all the storylines and characters you love and love to hate.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day-at-the-wardrobe-theatre-2/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250210T145422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145422Z
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SUMMARY:Playfight Bristol Old Vic Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:Critically acclaimed Playfight by Julia Grogan\, will be coming to Bristol Old Vic this March. \nThe production – which had a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe – explores themes of sexuality\, female adolescence\, and identity \nPlayfight follows three friends growing up beneath an ancient oak tree\, navigating the messy\, chaotic journey of adolescence in a world where innocence collides with the harsh realities of hyper-sexualization and exploitation. \nIt’s vivid portrait of friendship\, desire and resilience in modern Britain is described as ‘hilariously funny yet heartbreakingly poignant’. \nFeatured Image: Mihaela Bodlovic
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/playfight-bristol-old-vic-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250206T183725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T183725Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo AND Juliet at Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Romeo AND Juliet – a co-production between Bristol Old Vic and Belgrade Theatre\, will be coming to the city from March. \nThe brand new production brings together Rap\, R&B and Shakespeare’s words to create a show for new audiences as well as regular theatre-goers. \nFeatured Image: Rehearsal photograph by Nicola Young \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-at-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250225T105928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T105928Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Closer Each Day is on season 30 and celebrated its 250th performance in February 2025. \nThe world’s longest running narrative show is an uplifting and hilarious soap opera full of all the storylines and characters you love and love to hate.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250218T193526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T193526Z
UID:49256-1741046400-1741478399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:...blackbird hour - The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Coming to The Weston Studio of Bristol is …blackbird hour. \nEshe hasn’t left the flat. \nLoved-ones keep reaching out: blowing up her phone and showing up at her front door. They say they’re going to “save” her. She’s not saying anything back. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nUntil\, in the dark early hours\, surrounded by half-eaten food\, dirty washing and a damn good playlist\, she focuses on the letter in front of her. \n…blackbird hour is a visceral and moving exploration of a queer Black woman’s call to arms for loving oneself when love has made itself scarce. \n  \nCast\nDanielle Kassaraté\nIvan Oyik\nOlivia Nakintu\nEvlyne Oyedokun \nCreatives\nWritten by babirye bukilwa\nDirected by malakaï sargeant\nLighting Designer – Jahmiko Marshall\nSound Designer and Composer – Mwen\nVideo Designer – Will Monks\nDesigner – Khadija Raza\nProducer – Vital Xposure
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/blackbird-hour-the-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250108T145914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T145914Z
UID:48826-1741046400-1741478399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Spanking Goddess Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Badass deities\, feral fighters and goddess-on-goddess battles – Murphy’s show brings storytelling for grown-ups to the Old Market theatre\n\nBristol storyteller Clare Murphy\, will be bringing The Spanking Goddess and Other Discarded Tales to The Wardrobe Theatre this March. \nWith an age recommendation of 16 years upwards\, the myths turn to the Celtic canon to bring wild women into the light. The stories are described as ‘not for the faint-hearted’\, containing a shapeshifter who spanks her opponents\, unorthodox sex\, heroes\, feral fighters\, badass deities and goddess on goddess battles. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-spanking-goddess-comes-to-the-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250120T141307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T141307Z
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SUMMARY:Bangers – Bristol Old Vic in The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:Danusia Samal’s Bangers comes to The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic for the show’s first ever tour. \nBangers brings together original music inspired by R&B and UK Garage from the noughties to now\, lyrical storytelling and asks how the bangers we grew up with shape who we become. \nBangers will be at the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic from 25 February – 01 March 2025. \nFor more information or to book: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/bangers
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bangers-bristol-old-vic-in-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250206T193816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193816Z
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SUMMARY:Jarman by Mark Farrelly at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Jarman\, by Mark Farrelly\, will be coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre in Bristol this month. \nIt’s is a solo play written by Farelly written about Derek Jarman\, a creative who spanned art\, film making\, design industries as well as being a gay rights activist. \nFarrelly’s play explores the life of Jarman from Dungeness to Soho. It’s also performed by Farrelly and directed by Sarah-Louise Young.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/jarman-by-mark-farrelly-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250204T133955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T133955Z
UID:49074-1740096000-1740268799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Murder Mystery with Bristol Musical Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The year is 1959. \nThe managing director of EMI\, Albert Edwards\, and his wife Evelyn\, are hosting a cocktail party for the staff\, stakeholders\, and signed artists of EMI. \nThis party is an opportunity to impress and cultivate new\, prospective artists that EMI wish to sign; many of these artists will be in attendance. To make a good impression\, they have invited the newly-signed Cliff Richard to give a short set to kick-start the party. \nYou are cordially invited to EMI studio’s annual cocktail party at the stunning\, historic venue\, Clifton Observatory. Indulge in an evening of glamour\, but beware: some people at this party have plenty to hide\, and one of their secrets is deadly… \nClifton Observatory and Bristol Musical Theatre are excited to announce a dramatic and immersive evening of music\, motives\, and murder. Enjoy food to die for served by Kate’s Kitchen; meet your cast of suspects; and unravel the plot to solve the crime before it’s too late at our Murder Mystery Night. \nThis event will take place on the 21st and 22nd of February at 7PM. Tickets are £40PP. The dress-code is 1950s cocktail party attire! \nPlease note that this event is 18+ only and that bookings are non-refundable. We ask that you ensure the team are aware of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to the event.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/murder-mystery-with-bristol-musical-theatre/
LOCATION:Clifton Observatory\, BS8 3LT
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
CREATED:20250102T140635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T091955Z
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SUMMARY:The Winter's Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The Winter’s Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres \nShakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a story of jealousy\, redemption\, and the enduring power of love. Driven by unfounded jealousy\, King Leontes accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity\, triggering tragic consequences. Years later\, through acts of forgiveness\, reconciliation\, and the miraculous power of time\, a chance at renewal and hope emerges. This timeless tale moves seamlessly between tragedy and comedy\, offering a rich exploration of human emotion and resilience. \nThe Winter’s Tale is a plea in favour of a second chance; the hope of repair – even when hope feels lost. This production celebrates the rhythm of the seasons\, the passage of time\, and the possibilities of new beginnings in a changed world. \nThe Winter’s Tale will be at Tobacco Factory Theatres from 20 February – 29 March 2025 \nFor More Information\, visit: https://tobaccofactorytheatres.com/ \nCasting news: https://backstagebristol.com/cast-announced-for-the-winters-tale-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/ \n  \nMore Bristol Theatre News: https://backstagebristol.com/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-winters-tale-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Shakespeare,Tobacco Factory Theatres
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SUMMARY:Along Came A Magpie The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A heartwarming tale about the value of connecting with others\, even when the path isn’t always smooth. \nThe Gardener loves the smell of the flowers\, the feel of the earth and watching her plants bloom. But along comes a magpie who turns her potting shed upside down! Making new friends can be lots of fun\, but can sometimes be tricky. Join our gardener and magpie on this playful and heart warming journey as they navigate the intricacies of friendship. \nFeaturing puppetry\, plants and lots of pots\, this show is designed to delight ages 2-6 and their grown ups. \nRunning time: 40 minutes \nTuesday 18 – Thursday 20 February 2025 \n  \nFor more Bristol Theatre News: https://backstagebristol.com/ \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/along-came-a-magpie-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Children's Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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SUMMARY:A Good House - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Brand new play – A Good House – comes to Bristol\nWritten by Amy Jephta and directed by Nancy Medina\, a Good House comes to Bristol Old Vic on the back of a London premier. \nThe show is described as a ‘thrilling and comedic’ work about a couple who discover the limits of good neighbourliness – and what is required to fit in. \nA Good House will be at Bristol Old Vic from 14 February – 08 March 2025 \n  \nHome: https://backstagebristol.com/\nBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chopsybristol.bsky.social\nTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@chopsybristoltt\nFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backstagebristol\nYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chopsybaby
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-good-house-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217
DTSTAMP:20260502T123629
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SUMMARY:Bristol’s Annual Slapstick Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Slapstick Festival\, will be celebrating its 20th birthday when it opens in 2025\, for its annual celebration of silent and visual on-screen comedy. \n\nThe birthday edition of the festival will be focusing on satire\, spoof and parody\, with 35 events taking place across the city centre.\n\nA host of celebrities and experts in their field taking part in the festival will include Stephen K. Amos\, Samira Ahmed\, Nigel Planer\, Robert Lindsay\, Sir Michael Palin\, Lucy Porter\, Alasdair Beckett-King\, Peter Lord\, Rick Wakeman\, Adam Hills\, Robin Ince\, Mike McCartney\, Paul McGann and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews.\n\nBen Elton will be awarded this year’s Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend for his long career in stand-up\, writing and stage work.\n\nFestival director Chris Daniels said he was ‘thrilled’ to welcome Ben Elton to the event\, saying: “His deft use of ridicule in a wide array of TV classics\, such as Saturday Live\, The Young Ones\, Filthy Rich and Catflap and Blackadder makes him the ideal choice in the year we’re taking an especially close look at satire.”\n\nA double bill of family favourites Wallace & Gromit will be taking place at the Watershed.\n\nAardman co-founder Peter Lord\, will be introducing the event which will include Vengeance Most Foul from 2024 and the internationally loved and Academy Award winning The Wrong Trousers. Stan the Slapstick bear will also be making an appearance.\n\nNigel Planer will be honoring co-star Rik Mayall at a dedicated event at Bristol Old Vic\, as well as delving into his own comedy CV in a separate event.\n\n\nThe Bristol Slapstick Festival runs from 12 – 16 February 2025 from a variety of locations.Brochure: https://slapstick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Slapstick_Brochure_2025_FINAL_Web.pdf \nYou can find more information and all the events here: https://slapstick.org.uk
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristols-annual-slapstick-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212
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SUMMARY:Three Kings - Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:When Patrick is just eight years old\, his absent father returns unexpectedly for a brief but memorable encounter. Years later- recalling that meeting and the revelations that followed\, Patrick traces the events of his father’s life. Three Kings by Stephen Beresford is a heartbreaking and hilarious solo play about fathers and sons\, the gifts and burdens of inheritance\, and the unfathomable puzzle of human relationships. \nStaged by Madam Renards \nThree Kings will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre on Tuesday 11 February 2025 \nFor more information or to book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/1477553?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/three-kings-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
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SUMMARY:Play On at Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Play On comes to Bristol Old Vic this month. \n\nThe brand new musical celebrates Talawa Theatre Company’s Black Joy season \n\nThe show is a joyous jazz musical set to a Duke Ellington score. It’s based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night – transferring the action to the 1940s New York jazz scene. \nMore information: https://backstagebristol.com/play-on-bristol-old-vic-casting-announced/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/play-on-at-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119
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SUMMARY:Home Ground - Bristol Old Vic Young Company - The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:Home Ground is the latest show from Bristol Old Vic’s Young Company. \nDevised by the company and directed by Krista Matthews\, It explores friendship\, football and community on those three-hour bus rides to an away match. \nHome Ground will be in The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic from 15 – 18 January 2025 \nHeader Image: Lee Pullen Photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/home-ground-bristol-old-vic-young-company-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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