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SUMMARY:Mozart's Don Giovanni - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Mozart’s banger Don Giovanni\, is being staged by Opera Project and Tobacco Factory Theatres this September. \nWith a libretto by Lorenzo da Ponte translated into English by Amanda Holden\, this is one show not to miss. \nIt’s a story of seduction\, murder and divine retribution as Don Giovanni is dramatically dragged to hell come the end. \nThe cast of singers includes Sam Pantcheff as Don himself\, Emyr Wyn Jones as Leporello and Melissa Gregory as Donna Elvira.  \nJonathan Lyness conducts with Richard Studer returning as director and designer. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/mozarts-don-giovanni-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260929
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SUMMARY:Aftermirth - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The journey of parenthood is a magical and maddening one so what better way to cope with it than through stand-up comedy! \nAftermirth is an adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to. \nEach month we’ll have 3 top circuit comedians delivering their usual club routines so the material is mature and sweary with the odd birth story flash back….  The only difference is it’s during the day. \nBabies under 1 year are welcome\, but please don’t bring older toddlers because they tend to heckle! \nThe gig is also open to parents\, Aunts\, Uncles\, Grans\, carers\, in fact anyone who needs some daytime comedy and doesn’t mind some cute babies in attendance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/aftermirth-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261008
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SUMMARY:Jorvik - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The Vikings are coming to North Street\, and YOU are invited to their victory celebration! \nFun\, fierce and with a lot of heart\, ‘JORVIK’ is an interactive\, immersive play – inspired by the Viking sagas and the great tradition of communal storytelling. Expect celebration\, song\, combat\, larger than life characters and plenty of toasting! Fun\, fierce and with a lot of heart. \nThis is a piece of new writing that explores the modern day through the Viking lens. We aren’t as different from our ancestors as we think. Our desires – while modern at a glance – are deeply rooted in the same human condition: the obsession with glory\, fate\, and the need to be remembered.  \n‘JORVIK’ explores the idea of legacy\, loss\, glory and family. It serves as a reminder that we need to enjoy life whilst we are still around to do so\, and to cherish those we hold dear. Powerful\, raw\, intense\, and wonderfully choreographed to bring the audience into a world of theatre. \nCast\nCharlie Blanshard – Writer and Various\nOliver Strong – Various
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/jorvik-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261011
DTSTAMP:20260903T121102Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTSTAMP:20260916T145211Z
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SUMMARY:The Kate Bush Song Book - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Cloudbusting have been touring theatres and music venues across the UK and Europe since 2012\, exploring the intricacies and nuance of Kate’s stunning albums. Along the way\, many of those complex and at times powerful arrangements have demanded every ounce of musicality and virtuosity that the band could muster – but at more reflective moments\, the true essence of Kate’s imaginative concepts have come to life with simply the voice and piano \nIt’s these jewels of the song-writing craft that the ‘Song Book’ ensemble now performs – with Matthew Bowers at the piano and Dave Roberts on bass backing the hauntingly beautiful vocals of Mandy Watson. \nThe Song Book repertoire features stunning arrangements of some lesser-known tracks as well as many of the hits – including Wuthering Heights\, Babooshka\, Hounds of Love and Cloudbusting. But it’s perhaps the clarity of those piano-based tracks such as This Woman’s Work\, Moments of Pleasure and The Man with the Child in His Eyes that dazzle most with their sheer complexity and pure lyrical invention. \nMany of Kate’s original collaborators have been inspired to join Cloudbusting for stage performances – drummer Preston Heyman and dancer Stewart Avon Arnold\, as well as bass player Del Palmer\, who has also been an avid supporter of the ‘Song Book’ shows. \nWith material from across Kate’s 45 year career\, interspersed with personal reflections and insights to many of the songs from Mandy\, Matthew and Dave\, don’t miss your chance to join them for a magical evening in appreciation of ‘this woman’s work’.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-kate-bush-song-book-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261018
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SUMMARY:WWG: Gurtmania - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Blood. Sweat. And a whole lot of lycra… \n…three things every pro-wrestler can’t live without. \nBut behind the cameras and the catchphrases\, what does it actually take to be the best there is\, was\, or ever will be? And what happens when the world of trash talks and tapouts becomes blurred with the truth of everyday reality? \nTold in GURT Productions’ iconic\, outrageous and side-splitting mockumentary style\, WWG: \nGURTMania follows the twists and turns of a ‘semi’ professional wrestling academy in the South West\, as three generations of athletes metaphorically and physically wrestle with what it means to be a man living in a post-truth world. \nBrace yourself \nCast and Creatives\nGurt Angle – Benj Foster\nBrad Habits – Casey Lloyd\nThe Silent Knight – Toby George\nUnderstudy and R&D Performer – Talek Lord \nStage Manager – Emma Gonzales\nDirected by Harry Gould\nAssociate Director – Eleanor Hope-Jones\nAssistant Director – Arthur Shelley\nFight Director – Annie Mackenzie\nLighting Design – Nancy Strahan\nSound Design – Jack Orozco Morrison\nSet & Costume Design – Holly Coulson\nDramaturg – Georgia Casimir\nAdditional Dramaturgy – Mike Akers\nPoster Design – Ella Calland\nProducer – Pippa Thornton
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wwg-gurtmania-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTSTAMP:20260916T151506Z
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SUMMARY:Niplash - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bristol-based performer and theatre maker Karla Shacklock\, brings her show Niplash to Tobacco Factory Theatres this October. \nThe show is painful\, absurd\, heartbreaking\, heartwarming and full of love – a lot like feeding. \nIt’s a highly physical and visual lactivist call to arms. Expect to see milk. \nIt’s part memoir\, part cultural commentary\, exploring the mixed messages\, societal pressures\, and emotional contradictions around infant feeding. \nIt gives voice to mothers whose stories are rarely told\, from those shamed for feeding in public to those struggling in private. \nAt its heart is a collection of real feeding paraphernalia and personal stories donated by mothers across the UK\, a living archive of care\, chaos\, and resistance. \nThere will be a special guest appearance from Bristol’s own BYOB (Bring Your Own Baby) Choir \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/niplash-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTSTAMP:20260916T163432Z
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SUMMARY:Aftermirth – Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The journey of parenthood is a magical and maddening one so what better way to cope with it than through stand-up comedy! \nAftermirth is an adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to. \nEach month we’ll have 3 top circuit comedians delivering their usual club routines so the material is mature and sweary with the odd birth story flash back….  The only difference is it’s during the day. \nBabies under 1 year are welcome\, but please don’t bring older toddlers because they tend to heckle! \nThe gig is also open to parents\, Aunts\, Uncles\, Grans\, carers\, in fact anyone who needs some daytime comedy and doesn’t mind some cute babies in attendance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/aftermirth-tobacco-factory-theatres-2/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
DTSTAMP:20260924T124544Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTSTAMP:20260916T152733Z
CREATED:20260916T152635Z
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SUMMARY:Romeo and Juliet - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s 3rd Year BA Acting Students will be performing Romeo and Juliet at Tobacco Factory Theatres this autumn. The performance comes as part of the School’s 80th Anniversary Autumn Season. \nDirected by School alum and former Artistic Director of the Royal shakespeare company – Sir Gregory Doran \nThe School’s anniversary year kicks off with a flagship production of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. In a major coup for the School\, the production will be directed by world-renowned Shakespeare expert and alum of the School - Sir Gregory Doran.  \nAdding to the “full circle” nature of the project\, the production features set and costume design by fellow alum Aldo Vazquez.   \nTaking to the Tobacco Factory Theatres stage this October\, the production will showcase 50% of the graduating BA Professional Acting cohort from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School\, offering audiences a chance to see the stars of tomorrow directed by a titan of the British stage.  \nThis version of Romeo and Juliet is also perfect for School groups who are looking to bring students studying Romeo and Juliet for GCSEs and there are special School group discounts available – including £5 tickets for students and free for teachers. 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261105
DTSTAMP:20260916T163637Z
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SUMMARY:Aftermirth – Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The journey of parenthood is a magical and maddening one so what better way to cope with it than through stand-up comedy! \nAftermirth is an adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to. \nEach month we’ll have 3 top circuit comedians delivering their usual club routines so the material is mature and sweary with the odd birth story flash back….  The only difference is it’s during the day. \nBabies under 1 year are welcome\, but please don’t bring older toddlers because they tend to heckle! \nThe gig is also open to parents\, Aunts\, Uncles\, Grans\, carers\, in fact anyone who needs some daytime comedy and doesn’t mind some cute babies in attendance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/aftermirth-tobacco-factory-theatres-3/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270110
DTSTAMP:20260916T153257Z
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:This festive season\, gather close and join us for A Christmas Carol which blazes with ghosts\, grit and generosity. A story of reckoning and redemption. Of shadows that speak. Of a heart that must break open to be transformed. \nStep into Dickensian Bristol on Christmas Eve. Frost on the cobbles. Bells in the cold air. A city poised on the longest night. \nMusic cuts through the chill. Stories flare from the darkness. Past\, present and future collide. Expect the moments you love\, re-forged with laughter\, live music and theatrical magic – all unfolding in the unique\, in-the-round intimacy of Tobacco Factory Theatres. \nHaunting\, joyful\, and urgent\, this thrilling new adaptation by Carl Grose\, directed by Heidi Vaughan and Lydia Cook\, is unleashed through the watchful eyes of Jacob Marley and his unruly band of spirits. It promises to be utterly mischievous\, menacing and full of festive fire. \nThis is A Christmas Carol for now: a fierce\, heart-lifting reminder that even in the longest night\, light can be found. \nBring family. Bring friends. \nLeave glowing with the spirit of the season. \nBSL INTERPRETED PERFORMANCES\nFriday 18 December 7pm\nSaturday 19 December 2pm\nBSL Interpreter: Kate Neill \nCAPTIONED PERFORMANCES:\nWednesday 06 January 1pm\nWednesday 06 January 7pm\nCaptioning provided by: Stagetext \nRELAXED PERFORMANCE:\nSaturday 02 January 2pm \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-christmas-carol-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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