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SUMMARY:Wearing The Trousers: the true story of Vesta Tilley - Alma Tavern Theatre
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. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wearing-the-trousers-the-true-story-of-vesta-tilley-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260324
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
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SUMMARY:National Theatres Connection Festival 2026 - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Bristol theatres will be taking part in this year’s National Theatre Connections 2026. \nThere will be 16 youth groups across the south west region taking part. Some of the city’s brand new talent will be performing at Bristol Old Vic. \nThe festival in Bristol is running from 24 – 27 March 2026. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/national-theatres-connection-festival-2026-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:The Reduced Shakespeare Company is out on a UK tour with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged). \nThe hit show has been rebooted and reimagined. \nIt’s a comic show taking a rollercoaster ride through all 37 of Shakespeare’s plays. \nThe cast of four are Efé Agwele\, Woogie Jung\, Tom Pavey and Kiran Raywilliams. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-complete-works-of-william-shakespeare-abridged-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260224T102548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T102548Z
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SUMMARY:The City For Incurable Women - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ladies and Gentlethem – Feeling a little upset? Have you tried  hypnosis\, psychoanalysis\, smelling salts and it just doesn’t work?\nTry The City for Incurable Women! \nIt’s 1880s Paris\, and Dr Jean-Martin Charcot is studying hysteria at  the Salpêtrière Hospital. Here\, the doctors go to extraordinary  lengths to prove their theories about the four stages of madness\,  having female patients perform ‘hysteria’ to the public. \nInternational theatre-collective\, fish in a dress\, follows the thread of the history of  hysteria as the audience becomes complicit in an outrageous tale of  medical misogyny. \nBut hysteria is far from over; its social consequences continue to  extend and echo through generations. Stereotypes of ‘madwomen’  today led the company to explore the history of hysteria. \nDiscovering the hilarious absurdity and disturbing darkness of this  story\, The City for Incurable Women offers a queer perspective on a feminist history\, exploring the repercussions for all genders. \n  \nImage Credit – Ellis Buckley
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-city-for-incurable-women-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260213T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180433Z
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SUMMARY:Fairport Convention - The Forum Bath
DESCRIPTION:Folk rock band Fairport Convention\, will be coming to The Forum in Bath this March. \nThe band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals\, Dave Pegg on bass guitar\, Ric Sanders on violin\, Chris Leslie on fiddle\, mandolin and vocals. Fairport will be joined on stage by former member Dave Mattacks on Drums. \nSpecial guest Jenn Butterworth will also be performing a set on the evening. \n  \n\nGuest Jenn Butterworth will also be performing at Bath Forum\n\n\nThe 2026 Spring Tour will include a mix of much loved fan favouritess as well as some surprises from across all of the band’s albums.\n\nFeatured Image: Mike Ainscoe
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fairport-convention-the-forum-bath/
LOCATION:Bath Forum\, The Forum\, 1a Forum Buildings\, St James's Parade\, BA1 1UG
CATEGORIES:Bath Forum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260317T093609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093609Z
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SUMMARY:The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows - Hen and Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Writer\, comedian and music journalist Marc Burrows\, will be coming to Bristol this month with  The Britpop Show. \nIt’s a celebration of one of Britain’s iconic musical eras. This year just happens to be the 30th anniversary of the Blur vs Oasis battle. \nMark will be unpicking the rivalries\, hype\, absurd personalities and unforgettable music that defined the 90s Britpop era and changed the face of UK culture. \nFeatured Image: Alexis Dubus
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-britpop-show-with-marc-burrows-hen-and-chicken/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken\, BS3 1JF
CATEGORIES:Hen & Chicken
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
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SUMMARY:Kathryn Haywood – Yoga\, Sex & Magic (Or Something Like That)  - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:An Edinburgh Preview double bill comedy show is taking place at the Alma Tavern Theatre this month.\nKathryn Haywood brings Yoga & Sex & Magic (or something like that). The voice of LoveHoney Australia\, ex-Hong Kong weather anchor and the woman behind the hit fringe show\, YOGA & SEX…for women (over 40). Expect a little bit of yoga\, a touch of magic\, and a whole lot of laughs.\n\nMark Daniels brings That’s Terrifying: Can We Brunch Now? The So You Think You’re Funny finalist brings a witty\, satirical eye to his mid-life crisis with jokes about very\, very important topics from AI to Henry VIII to the Sugababes in a show for anyone who’s ever spent £12 on avocado on toast and thought…what in the hell am I doing with my life?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/kathryn-haywood-yoga-sex-magic-or-something-like-that-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:I Have Been Here Before - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Axbridge Community Theare brings J.B. Priestley’s play I Have Been Here Before to the Alma Tavern Theatre. \nA woman\, her husband and a young headmaster meet a mysterious professor at an isolated pub. \nHis probing enquiries reveal that all three are unhappy and confused. They’ve been repeating the same old scenes\, with catastrophic consequences. \nNow\, finally\, is there a chance to break out of the loop? \nLike Priestley’s famous An Inspector Calls\, this 1937 “time play” was influenced by contemporary ideas in science and philosophy. How does Dr Gortler know which characters are headed for disaster? Do we really have the free will to change the course of events? Or are our lives essentially pre-determined? \nAn imperturbable landlord and his spiky daughter add observations on social class into the mix. The whole cast react differently to the arrival of an eccentric foreigner. This all adds up to much more than the average “spooky pub” mystery. We may be watching in 2026\, but somehow\, disturbingly\, we sense we’ve been here before. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/i-have-been-here-before-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:The Boy At The Back Of The Class - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:There used to be an empty chair at the back of the class\, but now a new boy called Ahmet is sitting in it. He’s nine years old (just like me)\, but he’s very strange. He never talks and never smiles and doesn’t like sweets – not even lemon sherbets\, which are my favourite! \nAfter learning that he has fled his own war-torn country\, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows\, all topped off with a terrific twist. \nTold from a child’s perspective\, balancing heart and humour\, The Boy at the Back of the Class highlights the power of good friends and courage in a world that doesn’t always make sense and reminds us that everyone needs a place to call home.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
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SUMMARY:The Boy At The Back Of The Class - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Children’s Theatre Partnership and Rose Theatre are bringing the 2026 UK Tour of The Boy At The Back Of The Class to Bristol Old Vic. \nThe show is based on the novel by Onjali Q. Raúf\, adapted by Nick Ahad and directed by Monique Touko. \nIt’s a humorous and heart-warming story about the power of kindness\, engaging children and their families in discussions around refugee rights. \nAfter learning that he has fled his own war-torn country\, Ahmet’s classmates have ‘The Greatest Idea in the World’ – a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family. An unexpected and often hilarious adventure follows\, all topped off with a terrific twist.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-boy-at-the-back-of-the-class-bristol-old-vic-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260324T192229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192229Z
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SUMMARY:Mark Weston - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:The inaugural Live Comedy Day is taking place on 01 April 2026. Bristol venue The Gaffe Comedy Club is inviting people to come along for a laugh with special guest Mark Watson. \nHe is bringing his show 20 Years Of Doing My Absolut Bloody Best to the city. \nThe show brings together 20 years of his best stand-up work from all of his best routines.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/mark-weston-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260317T092154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T092154Z
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SUMMARY:Clare Murphy: The Liar King - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Set in Syria\, phenomenal storyteller and guest on The Blindboy Podcast\, Clare Murphy (The Spanking Goddess & Other Discarded Tales) weaves a witty satire on the nature of power and stupid kings. \nIn Damascus a king is desperate to keep his throne\, a citizen is determined to win a life and Syria is at the mercy of a lie-obsessed king. Girls face monsters\, beggars face kings and no one knows which liar will win. The Liar King is an adaptation of the novel Damascus Nights by exiled Syrian writer\, Rafik Schami. \nClare blends contemporary reporting and folklore with her playful wit to unmask who has the real power in the world.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/clare-murphy-the-liar-king-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260227T105434Z
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SUMMARY:The Children of Mike - Cube Microplex
DESCRIPTION:An original play by Worms Theatre Company\, with an opening act by Pete the Temp. \nA story of the estranged human severed from ancient kinship. A collection of mischievous tales in which the more-than-human-world offers counsel to the lost human. \nThe story asks: Whose world is this? Do you own the pavement beneath your feet? Do you see the invisible faces on the street? We live in boxes and walk in lines. When was the last time you wept to the mountain or cursed the bog? \nThe human used to move with grace and humility. The human used to seek council and responsibility. What must we do to save our lonely souls\, to save our lonely soils\, to save our lonely rock? \nWorms Theatre Company seeks to affect social change through collective creativity. We are not-for-profit\, which means every penny wriggles straight back into our community initiatives — we have raised money for charitable causes (like £1500 for Planetary Repairs) and ran a two year program at Adventure Playground\, Felix Road offering weekly theatre and creative opportunities for young people. \nPete the Temp – poet\, comic and author\, whose work combines spoken word\, human-beatbox and experimental sound poetry. \nThere shall be badgers\, pigeons\, microbes\, religion. There shall be dancing and deities. \n\nTicket link 02/04/2026: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-cube/thu-2-apr-the-children-of-mike-148652#e148652\n\nTicket Link: 03/04/2026: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-cube/fri-3-apr-the-children-of-mike-148653#e148653
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-children-of-mike-cube-microplex/
LOCATION:Cube Microplex\, Dove Street South\, BS2 8NQ
CATEGORIES:Cube Microplex
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:The Britpop Show with Marc Burrows – The Rondo Bath
DESCRIPTION:Writer\, comedian and music journalist Marc Burrows\, will be coming to Bath this April with  The Britpop Show. \nIt’s a celebration of one of Britain’s iconic musical eras. This year just happens to be the 30th anniversary of the Blur vs Oasis battle. \nMark will be unpicking the rivalries\, hype\, absurd personalities and unforgettable music that defined the 90s Britpop era and changed the face of UK culture. \nFeatured Image: Alexis Dubus
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-britpop-show-with-marc-burrows-the-rondo-bath/
LOCATION:The Rondo Theatre Bath\, BA1 6RT
CATEGORIES:The Rondo Theatre Bath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260406
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:The Mexico Mission! - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Mexico Mission! is the third show featuring Bristol’s favorite art detectives\nThis Easter holidays\, families are invited to The Wardrobe Theatre for a Solve-Along art mystery. \nMexico Mystery! is the brand new show from Brave Bold Drama. \nJoin the Company of International Artists to check out a brand new Frida Kahlo painting which has just been discovered! Or has it? \nSecret agents Kahlo and Dali are summoned by the buyer to prove exactly who painted the portrait. \nThe Solve-Along show brings you the audience into the adventure as you vote to choose what happens next. \nExpect an energetic and quirky adventure from the award-winning Bristol theatre company. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-mexico-mission-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260210T092647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T092647Z
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SUMMARY:Stampin’ In The Graveyard - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A new immersive show using silent disco headphones comes to The Wardrobe Theatre this April.\n\nStampin’ In The Graveyard  follows AI chatbot Rose as she sifts through the memories of a vanished civilisation.\n\nIt’s told through poetry\, soundscapes and movement. The set is deliberately built from recycled electronics for a ‘low-fi’ relatable experience.\n\nThe show is shaped by the audience in real time. Their interactions with Rose will take them down a path that leads to one of many potential endings.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/stampin-in-the-graveyard-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260407
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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SUMMARY:The Gruffalo - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s classic picture story book The Gruffalo\, comes to Bristol Old Vic this April. \nThe musical adaptation of the story is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. \nMouse\, whilst out in search of hazelnuts meets the cunning Fox\, the eccentric old Owl and the high-spirited Snake all of whom are intending to take Mouse home for their dinner. \nBut Mouse invents the scary Gruffalo to save him from being eaten. Because there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo right? \nThe show is full of laughs\, songs and imaginative storytelling aimed at children three years upwards with their grown-up. \nFeatured Image: Mark Senio
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-gruffalo-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
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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 April. \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-2/
LOCATION:SS Great Britain\, BS1 6TY
CATEGORIES:Brunel's SS Great Britain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260111T232928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T232928Z
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SUMMARY:Any Objections? - Front Room Weston Super Mare
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Harpist Scarlett Smith is out on a UK tour with her harp comedy show Any Objections. \nIt was just a year ago that Scarlett charmed The Wardrobe Theatre with her brand new wonderfully whimsical show. \nBringing together live looping of popular songs\, wedding chat and comedy\, it’s genuinely heartfelt and funny. \nAny Objections? Will be on at The Front Room Weston Super Mare  11 April 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/any-objections-front-room-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260412
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260302T122611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T122611Z
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SUMMARY:Wearing the Trousers: the True Story of Vesta Tilley - Theatre Shop Clevedon
DESCRIPTION:Wearing The Trousers: the true story of Vesta Tilley plots the life of one of the most successful cross-dressing music hall stars that most of the world has never heard of. Spanning 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-theatre-shop-clevedon/
LOCATION:Theatre shop Clevedon\, BS21 6HX
CATEGORIES:Theatre Shop Clevedon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260415T122112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T122112Z
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SUMMARY:The Plough and The Stars - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:A centenary staging of Seán O’Casey’s The Plough and The Stars is running in the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic this week. \nThe re-interpretation explores the 1916 Easter Rising in Ireland through a modern lens. \nAs the quest for Irish independence ignites the streets\, O’Casey’s sharp wit and unflinching depiction of ordinary people\, expose the conflict between nationalist idealism and the harsh struggle for survival. \nThe production is performed by graduating actors from the Bristol School of Acting and Technical Theatre Arts students. \n  \nDirector – Stuart Wood\nDesigner – Cat Fuller\nLighting – Ryan Joseph Stafford\nSound – Joseff Harris\nCostume – Rhi Good\n  \nFeatured Image: Craig Fuller
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-plough-and-the-stars-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260221T153942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T153942Z
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SUMMARY:A Bright New Boise - Misplaced Theatre - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Misplaced Theatre returns to the Alma Tavern Theatre this spring with A Bright New Boise by Samuel D. Hunter. \nThe play explores themes of family\, faith and fundamentalism. \n\n\n\n\nIn a bleak break room of a craft store in Boise\, Idaho someone is summoning the Rapture. \nWill Cronin is determined to make a fresh start for himself after being implicated in a scandalous tragedy at his church in Rathdrum. His new employer\, the Hobby Lobby\, could provide the stability he is lacking; but the grandiosity of his troubled beliefs and his hunger to connect threatens to throw the hobby lobby eco system into chaos. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-bright-new-boise-misplaced-theatre-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20251203T141750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T141750Z
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SUMMARY:Counterweight by Levantes Dance - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Exploring counterweighting through a unique lens; one shaped by the duo’s partnership as a married couple and the nuances of their size and weight difference. \nLevanted Dance\, who brought us ‘The Band’ in 2025\, are delving into how this physical dialogue can inform narrative\, emotion and trust\, while also imagining what other elements (equipment\, props or materials) might enrich and expand the creative process.  \n  \nFeatured Image: Foteini Christofilopoulou
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/counterweight-by-levantes-dance-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260417
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260310T192102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T192102Z
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SUMMARY:Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Taking part in venues across Bristol \n\nLyra returns in 2026 with a 10-day programme from April 17th to 26th\, featuring readings\, performances\, workshops\, poetry slams\, walking tours\, open mics\, family events and panel discussions. The 2026 theme\, Wonder & Wanderers\, explores migration\, movement and multiculturalism through poetry\, alongside the wonder and mythology evoked through landscape and nature. \nEvents will take place across Bristol at venues including St. George’s Bristol\, Arnolfini\, Watershed\, Bristol Old Vic\, Loco Klub and SS Great Britain\, bringing together international poets\, nationally recognised voices and Bristol-based artists. \nHeadline events include Shara McCallum at the Caribbean Poetry Liming alongside Anthony Joseph and Malika Booker\, a performance from Canadian spoken word artist Shane Koyczan\, and the Lyra Poetry Slam judged by Musa Okwonga and Caitlin O’Ryan. \nFamily audiences can see Michael Rosen\, while Travis Alabanza headlines a Queer Poetry Cabaret. The programme also includes theatre shows by Joelle Taylor and Inua Ellams\, alongside readings from new poetry collections by Nikita Gill\, Rishi Dastidar\, Karen McCarthy-Woolf\, Wayne Holloway-Smith\, Matthew Rice and Clare Pollard.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2026/
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini,Bristol Old Vic,Brunel's SS Great Britain,Loco Klub,St Georges Bristol,The Wardrobe Theatre,Watershed
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260418T121528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T121528Z
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SUMMARY:Making an Exhibition of Ourselves – 40 Years of Show Of Strength Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Bristol theatre company Show of Strength turns 40 — and you’re invited to celebrate. \nFor one weekend only\, Making an Exhibition of Ourselves opens the archive to reveal four decades of bold\, inventive work. Expect a vibrant mix of posters\, photographs\, film and memorabilia\, alongside music\, live performance (Friday evening) and a few surprises along the way. \nTest your memory with a Name That Actor competition\, watch newly uncovered footage from the company’s first season at the Hen & Chicken in 1989\, and browse a selection of vintage posters available to buy. You can even enter a raffle to win a private theatre walk for up to 25 people. \nFounded in 1986\, Show of Strength has helped shape Bristol’s theatre scene — from early performances on the MV Thekla and at the Hen & Chicken\, to the creation of the Tobacco Factory Theatre and today’s popular theatre walks across the city. \nWhether you’re a long-time supporter or discovering the company for the first time\, this is a rare chance to step behind the scenes — and celebrate 40 years of theatre rooted in Bristol’s stories. \nThe PIT\, 101 Wells Road\, Totterdown\, Bristol\nFriday 17 April\, 6–9pm | Saturday 18 & Sunday 19 April\, 12–6pm\nFree (donations welcome) \nCome and take a look — you might even spot yourself. \nFeatured Image: THE WILLS’S GIRLS (2002) by Zuleika Henry
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/making-an-exhibition-of-ourselves-40-years-of-show-of-strength-theatre-company/
LOCATION:The PIT\, BS4 2BS
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260418T151134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T151134Z
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SUMMARY:Inua Ellams Brings Search Party to Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Inua Ellams returns to Bristol this spring\, with his fabulous show Search Party. \nEllams has brought the show to Bristol before\, engaging audiences at Tobacco Factory Theatres in 2024. \nThis time his visit to the city is as part of the South West’s largest Poetry Festival – Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026. \nThis year’s Lyra event has taken on the theme Wonder & Wanderers. It invites audiences to come together and celebrate on the history of migration and movement in Bristol. The programme’s events will reflect upon stories of travel\, change and home. \nNigerian-born Ellams will be appearing at the Arnolfini as part of the event. \nHe is the writer of Barbershop Chronicles. He’s a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature and the Royal Society of Arts. He has been awarded an MBE for Services to the Arts and also holds an Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Arts London. \nHe joined the Doctor Who writing team for the recent 15th series of Doctor Who. He is the first Black man to have written for the TV show. \nHis episode The Story & the Engine\, which was set in Lagos\, received acclaim within the Doctor Who community. \nEllams’ Search Party invites the audience to come up with themes and words. He then searches his archieve of work to perform the result of the search. \nLyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026 runs from 17 – 26 April 2026 \nInua Ellams and Search Party will be at the Arnolfini on Sunday 19 April \nTo book tickets for Inua Ellams\, visit: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/arnolfini/sun-19-apr-inua-ellams-search-party-150125#e150125 \nFor more information about other events taking place\, visit: https://www.lyrafest.com/ \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/inua-ellams-brings-search-party-to-lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260420
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260418T155733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T155733Z
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SUMMARY:Joelle Taylor: Maryville - Arnolfini - Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Joelle Taylor brings a staged reading of her new poetry collection to Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival this weekend. \nDescribed as a ‘searing\, poetic excavation’ of 50 years of lesbian counterculture\, the collection follows on from her TS Eliot Prize-winning poetry collection C+nto & Othered Poems. \nMaryville charts the lives of four butch lesbians through five decades of underground queer history; tracing the culture\, clubs and resistance that shaped their world. \nThe performance is directed by writer and director Neil Bartlett\, with visuals from artist and filmmaker Sweatmother. \nJoelle Taylor: Maryville will be at the Arnolfini as part of Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2026 on Sunday 19 April 2026 \nFor more information or to book\, visit: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/arnolfini/sun-19-apr-joelle-taylor-maryville-150134#e150134 \nFor more Lyra Bristol Festival 2026 events\, visit: https://www.lyrafest.com/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/joelle-taylor-maryville-arnolfini-lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260418T122428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T122428Z
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SUMMARY:This Never Happened - Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:New Bristol based theatre company Pink Glass Productions\, is staging their debut play at the Alma Tavern Theatre this month. \nThis Never Happened is a darkly satirical new play exploring truth\, belief\, and responsibility in an age of relentless media noise. \nDonovan’s world is shaped by ‘The Station’; a political media sphere that offers certainty\, outrage\, and a clear version of reality. Built from the verbatim language of contemporary news commentary\, ‘The Station’ repeats its narratives until they feel unquestionable. But when that certainty begins to fracture\, the foundations of Donovan’s worldview start to shift. \nPink Glass Productions aims to create politically engaged shows about the worlds and communities in which queer\, young people exist. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/this-never-happened-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260421
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20250929T080332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T080332Z
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SUMMARY:The Woman In Black - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:The legendary production of Susan Hill’s chilling ghost story The Woman in Black comes to the Bristol Old Vic. \nOne of the most successful and longest running theatre shows in the history of London’s West End\, this gripping production is a brilliant study in atmosphere\, illusion and controlled horror. Now seen by over 8 million people worldwide\, The Woman in Blackcontinues to delight and terrify audiences of all generations. \nObsessed with a curse that he believes has been cast over him and his family by the spectre of a Woman in Black\, Arthur Kipps engages a skeptical young actor to help him tell his terrifying story and exorcise the fear that grips his soul.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-woman-in-black-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260503T133302
CREATED:20260407T175546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T175546Z
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SUMMARY:Alas! Poor Yorick - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:If the Two Ronnies were cast as the Gravediggers in Shakespeare’s Hamlet re-written by Samuel Beckett you might have something like Ridiculusmus’s “Alas! Poor Yorick”. Mixing the mundane with the magical; moments of banal idiocy are interspersed with ones of cinematic elegance to an underscore of groans\, grunts and the odd Shakespearean aside. The legendary independent theatre double act of Jon Haynes and David Woods pull out every trick in their theatrical playbook to create a fresh take on Shakespeare’s much–loved clowns\, re-enacting all the preceding acts of the original and meticulously staging the famous graveyard scene in all its 420 year-old glory. Flipping the Shakespearean original tragedy into an existential clown piece\, Ridiculusmus cast aside chaos and mistaken murders to unearth a beautiful and oddly movingmeditation on work\, faith and existence\, with the prevaricating protagonist offered in a refreshingly contemporary light. 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/alas-poor-yorick-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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