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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
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SUMMARY:Superfan - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Iris\, Molly\, Suzy and Dorothy are four thirteen girls who have formed an obsessive fan club around heartthrob movie star Paul Chamalordi. They’d rather spend their time running top fanpage @chamalordiupdates or bidding on a strand of his hair on Ebay than go talk to gross boys their age. \nWhen they win a fan competition to go to Los Angeles and meet their idol\, it seems like a miraculous bid for their dreams to come true. But ugly cracks come to the surface – in their idol\, in their relationship to one another and in the stories they have built around love\, admiration and girlhood. \nThe sharp comedy explores the obsessive nature of girlhood\, fandom culture and the painful experience of growing up.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/superfan-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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SUMMARY:Ted Milligan: United - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Ted Milligan brings his Edinburgh Fringe debut show United\, to The Gaffe in Bristol. \nIt’s a joyously funny\, character led\, live mockumentary which follows a fictional football club and their dedicated fans as they scramble to regain their position in the league. \nThe town of Crubchester has fallen on hard times and Crubchester United F.C. finds itself outside the league. \nHaving been purchased by a 6 year oldbillionaire who brings in a no-nonsense manager\, can they return to their former glory in the 92? \nUnited is a unique narrative comedy hour packed with whip-smart writing and nuanced performances of sharply observed characters. \nThe show explores the importance of football in small communities and reflects the true feelings of the ultimately pointless endeavour of passionately supporting a football club. \nUnited is written and performed by Ted Milligan and directed by Martin Willis. \nIt was chosen as one of the Seven from Seven shows being supported by Seven Dials Playhouse. \nThe show is specifically on the first England match of the World Cup too which will be screening after the game. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ted-milligan-united-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181737Z
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SUMMARY:Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined By Stewart Wright - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined By Stewart Wright Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol this June. \nThe comedy-theatre Show has been created by long-time collaborators Neil Haigh and Stewart Wright. \nIt brings together over a decade of shared creative experimentation into a fresh\, unpredictable and laugh-out-loud theatrical experience. \nBlending improvisation\, character comedy and spontaneous storytelling\, the production offers audiences something entirely unique each night. \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/neil-haighs-comedy-masterclass-ruined-by-stewart-wright-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260608T141621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T141729Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Birdman 2026 - Bristol's Floating Harbour
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Birdman returns this Sunday\, taking place on Bristol’s Floating Harbour. The debut event last year attracted around 10\,000 spectators to see businesses\, charities and community organisations competing to launch homemade flying machines into the harbour. \nThe flying machine competition will see returning champions from Bakehouse Factory defending their title against fellow business teams including Clifton Coffee Roasters\, Bristol Beer Factory\, Urban Pursuit\, MUTI Live\, Yogscast Games\, Origin Workspace and UWE Bristol. \nThey will be joined by Children’s Scrapstore\, WECIL\, Puppet Place\, Bristol Harbour\, All-Aboard Watersports\, Eastside Community Trust\, Scouts and event organisers Grassroot Communities.    
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-birdman-2026-bristols-floating-harbour/
LOCATION:Bristol Harbour
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T120618Z
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SUMMARY:Calm Session – Brunel’s SS Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:The sessions have been designed for neurodivergent people\n\n\nA calm session aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain will be taking place in June. \nThe session has been designed for people who need to visit at quieter times\, particularly benefiting neurodivergent people of all ages. \nStaff at the ship worked with organisations including Bristol Autism Project and Bristol Autism Support to create the right environment. \nAnd it’s not a static session either. Feedback is always gathered to make sure the sessions are best meeting the needs of its visitors. \nFor those familiar with the ship\, you might remember the strong smells aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. There’s also a variety of soundscapes recreating the noises and chatter of what life would be like onboard. \nFor the calm sessions\, loud noises and strong smells will be turned off or reduced. \nThis also includes the use of hand-dryers\, with hand towels provided instead. \nFor those who do find themselves overwhelmed\, there is a dedicated quiet space they can retreat to. \nThe upcoming dates that have been announced for calm session in 2026 are: \nSunday 08 February 10am – 4pm\nThursday 09 April 9.30am – 1pm\nSaturday 13 June 1pm – 5pm
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/calm-session-brunels-ss-great-britain-3/
LOCATION:SS Great Britain\, BS1 6TY
CATEGORIES:Brunel's SS Great Britain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T083325Z
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SUMMARY:Glitch: A New Scratch Night from Uncaged Theatre - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Uncaged Theatre is hosting a new scratch night at the Alma Tavern Theatre this June. \nA comedy showcase of four plays by early-career playwrights in the South West region is on the line-up. \nIt includes: \nThe Authors’ by Jamillah Knowles\nAs Benja struggles to seduce a muse through alcohol and isolation\, their flatmates Dex and Rikki have different ideas about how they craft the narratives of their lives. Is art really pain? Does anyone care if the scripts on a foot fetishist’s subscription site are generated using AI? \nEnd of the World’ by Geraint Hughes\nA hilarious and thought-provoking Kubrick / Stoppard / Tarantino mash-up on our relationship with Artificial Intelligence. Are we all complicit in letting AI shape our cultural\, political\, and environmental landscape? Will we continue to let it displace human creativity and original thought\, or does the fight back start here? It’s a rollercoaster ride! \nThe Bus Stop’ by Patrick Large\nIt is mid-morning at a bus stop\, and two young men in their twenties from very different backgrounds find themselves sitting next to each other: one with a trust fund haircut\, and one with a love for winding up the poshos. Will they connect? Will they debate? No chance. \nGod Is Dead’ by Joe Brooks\nGod is dead\, washed up on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. It soon becomes clear that this is murder: murder most metaphysical. Detective Inspector Taylor and PC Blake are drawing up the list of suspects. They come to their prime suspect\, but can they bring the fallen angel in for questioning?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/glitch-a-new-scratch-night-from-uncaged-theatre-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260209T094028Z
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SUMMARY:Aardman in Concert  50 years of Wallace & Gromit\, Shaun the Sheep and Friends at Bristol Beacon
DESCRIPTION:It’s a big birthday in the world of animation this year with Bristol Beacon hosting Carrot Productions’ 50 years of Aardman in Concert -50 years of Wallace & Gromit\, Shaun the Sheep and Friends.\n\nThe first half of the performance is a celebration of the animation company’s fifty year history. It will feature a brand-new montage and score created for the event.\n\nThe second half will be a full screening of A Matter of Loaf and Death – accompanied by the orchestra.\n\nThe event will include a special appearance from Wallace and Gromit.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/aardman-in-concert-50-years-of-wallace-gromit-shaun-the-sheep-and-friends-at-bristol-beacon/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon
CATEGORIES:Bristol Beacon & Lantern
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260609
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260529T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152743Z
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SUMMARY:Ted Hill: PowerPoindexter (Work In Progress) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Ted Hill invites you inside his strange and chaotic mind. Expect high energy jokes\, ridiculous visual effects\, and (funny) graphs. Ted’s always been weird\, but now he has a new puzzle to solve: what kind of weird does he want to be? You’ll never see a sillier slideshow. \nBritain’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer 2026\, ISH Edinburgh Comedy Award for Best Show Nominee 2024\, British Comedy Guide Recommended Show 2022\, 2024\, 2025.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ted-hill-powerpoindexter-work-in-progress-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260505T174637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T174637Z
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SUMMARY:You’ve Gone Quiet by Cerys Duffy - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:You’ve Gone Quiet is a hilarious & immersive new play that places you – the audience – directly inside the life of a trans woman. Told in second person\, it is the only show this year that doesn’t ask you to watch a trans story\, but live one. \nFeaturing Shane Convery (BBC’s Privileged & Blue Lights) and Gennifer Becouarn (BBC’s The Gold). \nThe story follows Beth\, a journalist whose best friend asks her to help conceive a baby. As Beth pursues this\, and the media begins to share her words\, we see how an innocent story can be turned into a sinister cultural theme.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/youve-gone-quiet-by-cerys-duffy-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260526T174035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T174035Z
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SUMMARY:Lightship Comedy - John Sebastian Lightship
DESCRIPTION:A brand new monthly comedy show will be taking place beneath the deck of the historic John Sebastian Lightship. \nThe ship is docked at Bathurst Basin and cared for by the Cabot Cruising Club. \nIt’s one of only two surviving wooden lightships left in the world. \nLightship Comedy launches on 07 June 2026 with local stand up legend Burt Williamson at the helm as MC\, and breakout comedy star Thor Stenhaug. \nEach month\, there will also be a special guest act only revealed at the show. \nDoors open at 3pm\, with audiences able to enjoy drinks on deck or at the ship’s private downstairs bar before the show begins. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lightship-comedy-john-sebastian-lightship/
LOCATION:John Sebastian Lightship\, BS1 6SG
CATEGORIES:John Sebastian Lightship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260302T121754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T121754Z
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SUMMARY:Wearing The Trousers: the true story of Vesta Tilley - Front Room Weston
DESCRIPTION:Vesta Tilley was one of the most successful cross-dressing music hall stars that most of the world has never heard of. \nSpanning Vesta’s life from childhood to her mid-seventies\, Vesta Tilley has been written for Seizing The Day Company’s diva performer\, Alexandra Pickford. Alex is also in her mid-seventies and will bring the show to life in a series of flashbacks supported by a multi-role cast of three additional actors. \nUsing original music and songs from Vesta Tilley’s playbook and some reworked pieces\, the story leads us from her dotage in Monaco back to her theatre debut aged five\, to the extraordinary People’s Tribute book\, presented to her by Ellen Terry and signed by admirers Charlie Chaplin\, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\, Harry Houdini and two million members of the public\, to celebrate her career and retirement from the stage.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wearing-the-trousers-the-true-story-of-vesta-tilley-front-room-weston/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260526T170717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T170717Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Lab Presents: This Show Is Not About Death
DESCRIPTION:This Show is Not About Death by Charlotte Souter \nCharlotte Souter presents a dark comedy based on her personal experience of grieving her estranged dad. \nIt follows Ella as she tries to perform a quirky office comedy\, only to be interrupted by the ghost of her dead father\, who insists they create a show together. \nThis is a story about navigating complicated grief without a map and will be presented as a script in hand performance by Charlotte herself.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/writers-lab-presents-this-show-is-not-about-death/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172847Z
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SUMMARY:Bath Vegan Summer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vegan Events UK is bringing Bath Vegan Summer Festival to Sound Church. \nDiscover world street food\, ethical brands and the vegan community. \nEach visitor will receive a free pack of Clearspring organic silken tofu. \nFree entry for accompanied under-16s.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bath-vegan-summer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Festival
CATEGORIES:Bath Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T092615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092615Z
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SUMMARY:The Curtain Calls - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:The Curtain Calls Presented by In A Pickle Circus & Circomedia. \nHave you heard the nattering and the clattering? The circus is coming to town! \nCreated by a company of our talented graduating BA degree students\, The Curtain Calls is a joyful\, high-energy show that celebrates the extraordinary spirit of circus life. Follow a cast of unforgettable characters as friendships are tested\, romances blossom\, and the whole show lands in quite a pickle. More info & tickets: https://www.circomedia.com/the-curtain-calls/ \nFeatured Image: @flr.photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-curtain-calls-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260519T132938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132938Z
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SUMMARY:Ave Maria! - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Bristol-based Two Birds Theatre Company bring their comedy drama Ave Maria! to Bristol Improv Theatre this June. \nThe show delves into themes of faith and the struggle of choosing between who you are and what you believe. \n‘Father’ Julian of the parish of Norwich spends her days making up Latin liturgy\, flirting with members of the aristocracy\, and above all maintaining her carefully crafted persona as a male priest in the year of our Lord 1296 AD. \nWhen she agrees to perform an illicit marriage between Marius\, the newly minted Duke of Norfolk\, and his bride Adela (who Julian happens to be romancing)\, the arrival of Marius’ displeased and probing uncle Richard threatens her disguise. \nJulian is forced to seek an authority which will make her invincible and accepts the newly opened role of bishop. But as rumours abound\, nuns end up where they shouldn’t be\, and faith collides with fealty\, Julian is left to consider who she is – and what she believes.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ave-maria-bristol-improve-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T113640Z
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SUMMARY:Body Parts: Work in Progress - Pegg Studio Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In an old house in rural Scotland\, a family of three women orbit around love\, loss\, grief and desire. May and her youngest daughter\, Margot\, visit May’s eldest daughter\, Carmel\, at the house she has bought with an inheritance from their late father. Here\, May forms a connection with Carmel’s on-and-off long-term partner\, Russell. \nWhat do you need when you have used up all of your wanting
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/body-parts-work-in-progress-pegg-studio-theatre/
LOCATION:Pegg Theatre
CATEGORIES:Pegg Studio
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260513T081021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T081235Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Calamitous - BS13 Roundhouse
DESCRIPTION:Circus Calamitous brings chaos\, danger and family fun the the BS13 Roundhouse this June. \n  \nit’s been written by BAFTA-nominated TV comedy writer Justin Sbresni and actor Stewart Wright\, with circus  consultation from Ben Kirby.  \nThe show features slapstick humour\, stunts and joyful silliness.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circus-calamitous-bs13-roundhouse/
LOCATION:BS13 Roundhouse\, BS13 0dg
CATEGORIES:BS13 Roundhouse
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260526T172545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T172545Z
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SUMMARY:God Complex - Pegg Studio Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Spotlight’s newest show – God Complex – will be running limited Bristol previews ahead of its hotly anticipated run at this year’s Edinburgh Festival.\n \nThe show playfully reimagines iconic mythological characters as morally dubious everymen. \nFive Olympian Gods discover that no one believes in them anymore. As they grapple with existential dread\, dysfunctional relationships and much-needed family therapy\, the almighty deities reveal just how human they really are. \nBridging 2000s nostalgia and Greek mythology\, this sit-com style show confirms that sleeping with your flatmates is messy – especially when they’re family. \nThe historical comedy is written and directed by Felix Glanville and Leah Pollard. 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/god-complex-pegg-studio-theatre/
LOCATION:Pegg Theatre
CATEGORIES:Pegg Studio
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
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SUMMARY:Em Humble: Lady of the Lakes (Work In Progress) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This show is held at The Robin Hood \nBAFTA-longlisted voice actor and comedian\, Em Humble\, brings you her work-in-progress debut character comedy show. \nGood ‘morrow\, weary traveller! Lay thine arse upon a plastic seat and bear willing witness to a mythical and fantastically surreal procession of Arthurian-inspired freaks! In a land of fantasy and a time of sorcery\, who will emerge victorious and be deemed the worthy wielder of the legendary Excalibur sword?! \nAs heard in the award-winning video game\, Thank Goodness You’re Here!\, and seen in her “Every Northern character in a musical” sketch. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/em-humble-lady-of-the-lakes-work-in-progress-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Robin Hood\, BS2 8DX
CATEGORIES:The Robin Hood
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260505T181926Z
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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:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260514T183428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183428Z
UID:54848-1780012800-1780099199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Codetta - Blakehay Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Coming to the Blakehay Theatre in Weston Super Mare this month is Codetta.\n \nShe is a 12 year old girl. Her favourite band is The Daffodils\, her best friend is called \nSuzie\, and she is searching for her lost toy\, Pig. But suddenly\, everything feels different\, and \nthe world through Codetta’s eyes begins to change. \nWithout warning she is experiencing strange sexual awakenings\, having arguments with her\nmother and second guessing her best friend in the whole wide world. The sureness of \nchildhood is slipping away\, in its place\, the certainty of the end of the world is looming. \nCodetta didn’t plan on the apocalypse coming so soon. But here she is\, having to let go of\nthe things she loves in order to make it out alive. Luckily\, she has The Daffodils. Who\, in all \ntheir glamour and glory\, are always there for Codetta. With advice\, songs\, and only some \nscandals\, they are her Gods. When Codetta has no one\, she has The Daffodils. \nThis exhilarating show is drenched in 2010s nostalgia\, glittering pop\, and sharpness.\n\nKismet draws on their own personal experiences of girlhood to create a fantastical\, musical\nworld that takes the coming-of-age genre of spin. Using original music\, movement\, and \nstorytelling\, Kismet deftly portrays both the magical imagination and terrifying spirals of \nCodetta’s mind. This show is emotional\, contemporary\, and restless; the result of our \nobsession with endings\, the intensity of being young and the boom of female pop. We hope \nthat Codetta will stay with you for a long\, long time. \nSo grab your hairbrush\, slam your bedroom door\, and hit play on the pop renaissance. \nCodetta is proudly supported by The Wardrobe Ensemble and Bristol School of Acting.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/codetta-blakehay-theatre/
LOCATION:Blakehay Theatre\, BS23 1JZ
CATEGORIES:Blakehay Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T073908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T073908Z
UID:54668-1780012800-1780099199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Rock The Tots - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Steph and Craig and their puppet friends come to the Bristol Improv Theatre with live music sessions for families. \nThis event takes youngsters to Hollywood with The Movies theme. \nExpect to hear some fabulous tunes from movies such as Titanic\, Top Gun\, Grease and Ghostbusters. \nThere will be puppets\, comical characters and bubbles in this one hour long session. \nSuitable for children aged 0-10\, and their adults.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/rock-the-tots-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260518T080459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T080459Z
UID:54891-1779926400-1780185599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:BOVTS Double Bill - The Etienne Sisters and dirty butterfly
DESCRIPTION:A double-bill of theatre comes to The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic as part of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s Summer Festival. \n\n\n\nThe Étienne Sisters by Ché Walker \nDirected by Elena Wolfson\nDesigned by Alexandra Hall \nA play with songs\, which tracks the journey of three sisters coming to terms with their mother’s death. Working through grief\, sisterhood and the long-lasting impact of generational trauma. Cleverly using music to explore emotion and relationships. \n  \ndirty butterfly by debbie tucker green \nDirected by Micha Mirto\nDesigned by Liv Jackson \nA visceral\, haunting exploration of voyeurism and complicity\, following three neighbors in a terraced house who are inextricably linked by the sounds of domestic violence bleeding through their paper-thin walls.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bovts-double-bill-the-etienne-sisters-and-dirty-butterfly/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T091910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091910Z
UID:54718-1779926400-1780099199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:TRANS/FORM - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:TRANS/FORMPresented by House of Bousse. \nLook inside us\, we know you want to. You’re curious; what makes us tick? What’s between our legs? What is it that makes us… human? \nAre we everything you’ve read about? \nThis is a retaliation against the social dissection of trans bodies\, where our emotions and experiences are splayed on a cold operating table. \nFeatured Image: House of Bousse
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/trans-form-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T080856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080856Z
UID:54685-1779926400-1780012799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Fire and Dice - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In Fire & Dice\, you are invited to join a live-play Dungeons & Dragons show\, featuring a cast of improv comedians\, voice actors\, and special guests from distant worlds\, such as Baldur’s Gate\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and Doctor Who \nRuns on 28 May\, 25 June\, 30 July and 27 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fire-and-dice-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260505T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183310Z
UID:54795-1779840000-1779926399@backstagebristol.com
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:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T074831Z
UID:54672-1779840000-1779926399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Imaginary Adventure Club - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Imaginary Adventure Club – is a fully improvised theatre show which takes suggestions from the children in the audience. The whole adventure will be decided there and then. \nAimed at children from 3- 8 years of age. \nDates: Tuesday 26 May\, Wednesday 27 May\, 04 July and Saturday 01 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/imaginary-adventure-club-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T083104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083135Z
UID:54695-1779408000-1779494399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Saboteur - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from hit seasons in Australia and New Zealand\, The Saboteur is a high-stakes\, interactive evening of subterfuge\, treachery\, backstabbing and laughs for fans of the whodunnit genre. \nDates: 22 May\, 26 June\, 24 July and 29 August
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-saboteur-bristol-improve-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260423T091523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091523Z
UID:54715-1779321600-1779494399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Down the Rabbit Hole Presented by Circomedia’s Second-Year BTEC Students. \nDown the Rabbit Hole is a bold\, high-energy journey through Wonderland\, reimagining the classic story of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with a spectacular circus twist. \nExpect elegant aerial\, daring acrobatics\, dynamic tumbling\, handstands and juggling\, woven into inventive storytelling and brought to life through a cast of unforgettable characters. From the formidable Queen of Hearts to the chaotic Mad Hatter and the mischievous Tweedledum and Tweedledee\, Wonderland has never looked like this before. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia BTEC
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260619T070530
CREATED:20260418T164239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T164239Z
UID:54604-1779235200-1779321599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Taste - The Jam Jar
DESCRIPTION:An night of experimental performances from the queer East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) community comes to Bristol for the very first time.\n\nKakilang will be bringing Taste to The Jam Jar in May. It’s actually the very first time the event will have taken place outside of London.\n\nTaste will feature a mix of performances covering theatre\, comedy\, music\, spoken word and surprises.\n\nHost\, Miss Dynasty will also be giving a special performance on the evening.\n\n\n\nThe emerging queer artists who are taking part are: \n\nPretty Girl Ping (TIM LYTC and D)\nYiran Liu\, aka Hazed Date\nWan Long Kok 万龙国\n\nWhen the show is finished\, DJ FFINN will be taking to the decks to keep the party going.\n\n\nThe event will be be a safe\, inclusive and fun space.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/taste-the-jam-jar/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, BS2 9EB
CATEGORIES:The Jam Jar
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