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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:A UK tour of a brand new production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream\, will be coming to Bristol Old Vic next year. \nThe production comes from theatre company Headlong and Shakespeare’s Globe\, with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds Playhouse. \nIt’s directed by Headlong’s Artistic Director Holly Race Roughan. \nHolly says: “The world of A Midsummer Night’s Dream is a turbulent one\, the natural environment is upside down and unpredictable\, and the political and social landscape is on edge\, creating a sense of tension that we are all experiencing today. \n“This new staging will explore some of the darker elements of Shakespeare’s well-known comedy\, turning it on its head and asking us to reexamine its themes and subject matter.” \nAdditional creatives announced for the production includes Co-Director Naeem Hayat\, Designer Max Johns and Movement Director Malik Nashad Sharpe. \nHeadlong takes all of the plays they stage and produces them as if they were brand new writing. The company calls this new production of the Shakespeare classic as a ‘striking’ new staging\, asking audiences to look at it ‘afresh’. \nTo escape a society ruled by tyrannical law\, four young lovers flee to the forest beyond the city walls. But the world of the woods has been turned upside down by a fierce battle between the Fairy King and Queen\, Oberon and Titania\, over a stolen child. \nAs their quarrel deepens\, others fall prey to jealousy\, manipulation\, and the dark spells of Oberon’s unruly Puck. As day turns to night and snow begins to fall in summer\, can anyone stop the dream from turning into a nightmare? \nA Midsummer Night’s Dream will be at Bristol Old Vic from 04 – 21 March 2026 \nTickets go on sale to members from 26 June and then general sale from 03 July 2025 \nBooking info below \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-midsummer-nights-dream-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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SUMMARY:A Midsummer Night's Dream - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be coming to Bristol Old Vic in March 2026. \nThe production is by Headlong and Shakespeare’s Globe\, with Bristol Old Vic and Leeds Playhouse. \nIt opens at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe from 15 November 2025 – 31 January 2026 before going out on tour. \nIt comes to Bristol Old Vic from 04-21 March 2026. \nTo escape a society ruled by tyrannical law\, four young lovers flee to the forest beyond the city walls. But the world of the woods has been turned upside down by a fierce battle between the Fairy King and Queen\, Oberon and Titania\, over a stolen child. \nAs their quarrel deepens\, others fall prey to jealousy\, manipulation\, and the dark spells of Oberon’s unruly Puck. As day turns to night and snow begins to fall in summer\, can anyone stop the dream from turning into a nightmare?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-midsummer-nights-dream-bristol-old-vic-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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SUMMARY:Little Shop of Horrors - Music Theatre Bristol - Loco Klub
DESCRIPTION:University of Bristol’s Music Theatre Bristol company returns to the stage with Alan Menken and Howard Ashman’s Little Shop of Horrors. \nThe dark comedy sees flower shop assistant Seymour Krelborn discover an unearthly plant after a strange total eclipse of the sun. \nIs it the answer to all his problems? Might it help the struggling flower shop? As the mysterious plant starts to bring more attention and business\, it begins to look like all Seymour’s dreams could finally be coming true. But this plant has a secret…an insatiable appetite…
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/little-shop-of-horrors-music-theatre-bristol-loco-klub/
LOCATION:Loco Klub\, BS1 6QH
CATEGORIES:Loco Klub
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SUMMARY:All The Happy Things - Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Written by Naomi Denny\, All The Happy Things\, is a dark comedy following Sienna\, who is trying to deal with grief.\n\n\n\nNot only is she seeing her dead sister\, but she’s having full on conversations with her.\n\n\nAs Emily’s presence becomes more overwhelming\, it begins to affect all facets of her life.\n\nHow do you truly let go of someone when you imagined they would be there forever?\n\nThe story is told through a Global Majority lens.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/all-the-happy-things-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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SUMMARY:Joz Norris: You Wait. Time Passes. - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Joz Norris will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre in Bristol as part of a new UK tour. \nThe award-winning comedian\, was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe. His sell-out run was one of just two shows to be awarded 5 stars by Chortle. \nJoz Norris has finally completed his life’s work and he’s ready to unveil it to the world in all its glory for the first time EVER – no matter what the consequences may be.  \nBut what exactly is it? What has it cost him? And now that he’s done it\, what will he do next? \nYou can find out in March 2026\, when Joz pops into the Clifton venue for one night only\,
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/joz-norris-you-wait-time-passes-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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SUMMARY:Period Drama Presented by Olga Kaleta - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Period Drama by Olga Kaleta (with integrated BSL by Sherrie Eugene-Hart) is a surreal\, episodic dark comedy about mental health\, identity & recovery that mixes autobiographical storytelling with circus & bold physicality. A deep dive into the question of wellness through a feminist lens\, via slasher flicks\, bloody knickers & the existential dilemmas of insects. \nDirected by Laura Murphy & Nicole A’Court-Stuart and Produced by Thea Woodrow. \nAge guide: 16+ Frank discussion of sexuality and mental health\, strong language.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/period-drama-presented-by-olga-kaleta-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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SUMMARY:Troubled Waters by Corinne Harragin – Front Room Weston
DESCRIPTION:Ancient folklore meets ecological urgency in a bold spoken-word storytelling show touring the UK \nAt a time of ecological crisis and cultural reckoning\, what do rivers remember — and what might they teach us now? \nIn Troubled Waters\, storyteller Corinne Harragin draws ancient river lore into conversation with the urgent issues shaping our lives today. Blending myth\, humour and environmental imagination\, this contemporary spoken-word performance explores our connection to waterways\, wetlands and their inhabitants — human and more-than-human.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/troubled-waters-by-corinne-harragin-front-room-weston/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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SUMMARY:Shed-ache - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by aKa Dance Theatre \nshed-ache is a seriously silly dance theatre show that transports little people and their grown ups to a world that sits somewhere between reality and make believe. Two friends (three if you count the shed) get up to all sorts whilst faced with downpours\, lava floors and socks falling out of the sky.  \nshed-ache is about the give and take of friendship\, the power of imagination and the importance to embrace experiences whatever the weather. Be prepared to be blown away by aKa’s brand new family-friendly show which is bright and sunny. With 100% chance of laughter.  For ages 2+ and their families. \nFeatured Image: Jake Grant Photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/shed-ache-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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SUMMARY:Phuckets and Rainbows - Front Room Weston Super Mare
DESCRIPTION:Lizzie Bean brings to life the story of “Phuckets and Rainbows” Where chaos and comedy collide in a bid to find a life that feels better… We share the highs\, the lows and all that lies between. Leaving the show\, with the notion\, that maybe we are enough.” \nChaos\, comedy and catharsis collide\, in this one woman show by the effervescent\, Lizzie Bean. \nWhere do we find ourselves as we hit midlife? What lessons brought us here? Who are we underneath the lanyards\, yoga mat\, chin hairs\, and wine…? \nFrom the highs to the lows\, Lizzie’s ordinary-girl quest to live an extraordinary life. Phuckets and Rainbows takes you on a rollercoaster ride. Hoping to show you\, how possible it is\, to believe you are enough. \nThe show is written and performed\, by Lizzie Bean\, a mum\, wife and friend. A speaker\, mentor and twizzler. A dreamer\, and believer in ordinary magic. Just a girl. On a mission. To live \n“Honest\, engaging\, funny and raw” uplifting\, real and true. “Phuckets and Rainbows” is a heartfelt invitation\, to lay down the shoulds\, embrace the “weird” and welcome the wonder of it all.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/phuckets-and-rainbows-front-room-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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SUMMARY:Glenside Hospital Museum - National Lottery Open Week
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 14 March is the last chance to step into Glenside Hospital Museum as part of National Lottery Open Week. \nThe event History in Your Hands\, has been running since 07 March is part of a UK-Wide event which sees hundreds of venues opening their doors with free entry or special offers. \nVisitors on Saturday can enter for free with any National Lottery ticket or scratchcard. \nGlenside Hospital Museum is run entirely by volunteers. It is giving visitors the chance to handle a straitjacket\, a deactivated electroconvulsive therapy machine\, patient artworks and Victorian medicine bottles. \nThe same building contains a secret turret room — originally the private balcony of the hospital’s most senior doctor — where visitors can take tea via a spiral staircase. And the chapel floor they walk across is the same one Sir Stanley Spencer — one of Britain’s most celebrated painters — scrubbed as a medical orderly during the First World War. \nFeatured Image: Glenside Hospital Museum – A deactivated Ectron Duopulse ECT (electroconvulsive therapy) machine from the museum’s collection\, available to handle during the ‘History in Your Hands’ experience \n\n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/glenside-hospital-museum-national-lottery-open-week/
LOCATION:Glenside Hospital Museum\, BS16 1DD
CATEGORIES:Glenside Hospital Museum
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
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SUMMARY:Troubled Waters by Corinne Harragin - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Ancient folklore meets ecological urgency in a bold spoken-word storytelling show touring the UK \nAt a time of ecological crisis and cultural reckoning\, what do rivers remember — and what might they teach us now? \nIn Troubled Waters\, storyteller Corinne Harragin draws ancient river lore into conversation with the urgent issues shaping our lives today. Blending myth\, humour and environmental imagination\, this contemporary spoken-word performance explores our connection to waterways\, wetlands and their inhabitants — human and more-than-human. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/troubled-waters-by-corinne-harragin-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Meet Fred - The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Fred is a cloth puppet just trying to live an ordinary life – get a job\, be part of society and find love. \nBut his Puppetry Living Allowance in under threat causing Fred’s world to spiral out of control. \nHow do you hold on to independence when the system pulls the strings? \nThe dark and comic political satire has been created by inclusive theatre company Hijinx. \nThe cast includes those with and without learning disabilities and/or autism\, whose lived experiences bring depth and authenticity to Fred’s struggle. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFeatured Image: Jorge Lizalde\, Studio Cano
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/meet-fred-the-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260319
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SUMMARY:Emma Doran Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol with Emmaculate
DESCRIPTION:Stand-up comedian and online star Emma Doran\, is going out on a UK and Ireland tour with brand new show Emmaculate. \nThere’s no such thing as a perfect family but she wouldn’t want one anyway… \nThe many trials and tribulations of Emma’s blended family are laid bare\, womanhood examined and relationships put to the test in this witty\, rambunctious show from one of Ireland’s most beloved stand-ups. Strap in for a night to remember\, jam-packed with razor-sharp observations\, riotous on-stage antics and conspiratorial gossip mongering. \nEmma will be coming to The Wardrobe Theatre on 18 March 2026 \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/emma-doran-comes-to-the-wardrobe-theatre-in-bristol-with-emmaculate/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
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SUMMARY:Social Immobility - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Social Immobility is a 2-act working class construction site comedy written by Taylor Ayling a working-class director\, writer and labourer. It is set in a knock-through of a semi-detached Clifton town house in Bristol. This is a crass\, naughty and bombastic explosion of a play that exploits that fantasy you had when you were getting work done in your house: What are they doing in there? \nThe play follows a monumental day in carpenter Henry’s life. Despite being rotten to the core\, he is undeniably charming and totally loveable. This is the day that his mountain of lies comes avalanching down to finally bury him. \nThe play is about the dualistic nature of building site culture. The freedom\, the debauchery\, the joy of seeing the labour of your day concretely in front of you. These things are the enduring pleasures of site life. But then there is the other side – the racism\, homophobia\, sexism\, transphobia. The crippling performance of masculinity that seems to suffocate some and liberate others. It is also about the dream of social mobility\, how for some it keeps us trapped in a loop of hedonistic despair and yet for the lucky few\, offers a lifeline to something better. \nExpect site humour\, fast paced farcical narrative and a little (albeit highly dramatised) insight into the lives of construction workers
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/social-immobility-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Circomedia Gala 2026
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to invite you to the fundraising event of the season – The Circomedia Gala! \nPrepare for a dazzling evening of circus\, performance and jollity that will entertain and amaze you. Expect aerial artistry\, awe-inspiring juggling\, acrobatics\, and appearances from special guests from across the creative industry. The line-up will include a Cirque du Soleil aerialist and exceptional juggling choreography from a member of the world-renowned Gandini Juggling\, alongside incredible displays of talent from our very own students. More to be announced! \nYou are invited to ‘dress to impress’ as you join us for this sparkling event presented in a cabaret style. We’ll provide a glass of fizz\, some food and table service to make your evening extra special.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-gala-2026/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260325
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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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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
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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
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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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260213T180433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180433Z
UID:53859-1774569600-1774655999@backstagebristol.com
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:20260502T180533
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260328
DTSTAMP:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260317T100958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T100958Z
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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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260310T182541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T182541Z
UID:54201-1774915200-1775087999@backstagebristol.com
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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20250929T075922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T075922Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260331
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405
DTSTAMP:20260502T180533
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T112045Z
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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:20260502T180533
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:20260502T180533
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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260227T105434Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260317T093946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T093946Z
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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:20260502T180533
CREATED:20260330T205751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T205751Z
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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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