BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Bristol Theatre News, Reviews & What's On | Backstage Bristol - ECPv6.17.3.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Bristol Theatre News, Reviews & What's On | Backstage Bristol X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://backstagebristol.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bristol Theatre News, Reviews & What's On | Backstage Bristol REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311 DTSTAMP:20250225T105928Z CREATED:20250225T105928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T105928Z UID:49291-1741564800-1741651199@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Company-of-Closer-Each-Day-at-The-Wardrobe-Theatre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20250218T193526Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/blackbird-hour-The-Weston-Studio-of-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20250108T145914Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Spanking-Goddess-Comes-to-The-Wardrobe-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20250120T141307Z CREATED:20250120T141307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T141307Z UID:48957-1740441600-1740873599@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bangers-–-Bristol-Old-Vic-in-The-Weston-Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTSTAMP:20250206T193816Z CREATED:20250206T193816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193816Z UID:49127-1740268800-1740355199@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jarman-by-Mark-Farrelly-at-the-Alma-Tavern-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTSTAMP:20250204T133955Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Murder-Mystery-Bristol-Musical-Theatre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTSTAMP:20250106T091955Z CREATED:20250102T140635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T091955Z UID:48751-1740009600-1743292799@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Winters-Tale-at-Tobacco-Factory-Theatres.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTSTAMP:20250106T092020Z CREATED:20250102T010336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T092020Z UID:48728-1739836800-1740095999@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Along-Came-A-Magpie-The-Wardrobe-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20250115T112032Z CREATED:20250115T112032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T112032Z UID:48929-1739491200-1741478399@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/A-Good-House-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTSTAMP:20250120T143144Z CREATED:20250120T143144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T143144Z UID:48960-1739318400-1739750399@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bristol-Slapstick-Festival-2025.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212 DTSTAMP:20250106T091613Z CREATED:20250106T091613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T091613Z UID:48787-1739232000-1739318399@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Three-Kings-Alma-Tavern-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126 DTSTAMP:20250112T211743Z CREATED:20250112T211743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250112T211743Z UID:48863-1736985600-1737849599@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Play-On-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250119 DTSTAMP:20250108T151356Z CREATED:20250108T151239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T151356Z UID:48831-1736899200-1737244799@backstagebristol.com 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Home-Ground-Bristol-Old-Vic.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR