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SUMMARY:The Last Five Years - Ustinov Studios Bath
DESCRIPTION:The new production of The Last Five Years is a Built by Barn production from Barn Theatre\, Reading Rep Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. It will star Martha Kirby as Kathy and Guy Woolf as Jamie. \nThe hit musical follows two New Yorkers in a relationship that’s lasted five years so far. The question is whether they can remain united as their lives move in different directions. \nA twisting plot sees Jamie’s side of the story start at the moment they meet. Cathy’s story starts at the end moving backwards. The pair meet once in the middle. \nIt’s a smart\, entertaining and heartfelt musical. \nDirector Hal Chambers said that he’s been longing to direct the show for over 20 years\, being a “passionate admirer” of Jason Robert Brown’s work. He called the storytelling music and emotional depth in the show “unmatched”. \n“The narrative structure\, with Cathy moving backwards through time and Jamie forwards\, creates a compelling theatrical puzzle reminiscent of a Christopher Nolan film\,” he says. \n“It feels like a haunting memory play – dreamlike\, poetic\, and full of magical realism. Our production will lean into that\, using bold imagery and movement to explore the ghosts of a relationship and the raw beauty of love and heartbreak. The music is breath-taking – joyful\, witty\, devastating – and I can’t wait to bring it to life with our cast. Performed in intimate venues\, our vision promises a deeply personal and emotionally resonant Last Five Years that captures the show’s unique intimacy and power.” \nUstinov Studio\, Theatre Royal Bath 25 November – 03 January 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-last-five-years-casting-ustinov-studios-bath/
LOCATION:Ustinov Studio\, BA1 1EY
CATEGORIES:Ustinov Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251125
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SUMMARY:Dom Joly Headlines Riot Act Cabaret Club Night at The Loco Klub
DESCRIPTION:Dom Joly is headlining a night of cabaret madness at The Loco Klub this month. \nHe’s the iconic comedian and prankster behind Trigger Happy TV\, who changed the lexicon around receiving mobile phone calls forever. \nWe’ve been to previous shows he’s performed in Bristol and were left near asphyxiated with laughter. \nJoining him for top billing is stand up comedian Ian Stone. The Independent calls him one of the top ten stand-ups in Britain. \nWelsh comedian Mel Owen is one of the most exciting new comedy talents on the rise. With a sell-out 5 star Edinburgh Fringe stint behind her\, she will be exploring modern femininity. \nDescribed as ‘Fiery\, electrifying and Welsh as f*ck’\, reigning champion of the prestigious Glastonbury Festival Poetry Slam\, Georgia Griffiths deep dives into the raw experiences of love\, loss\, class and connection to turn real life into art that resonates. \nLocal Clowning hero Alistair Aitcheson\, whose innovative blend of clowning with modern tech is breaking new ground in the cabaret world. An award-winning game developer gone rogue in a red nose\, Alistair blends the absurd\, the hilarious and the downright outrageous as he asks you the audience to control the action onstage. What could possibly go wrong? \nAnd RIOT ACT Instigators Sam Riot and Stephen Bisland raise their tins of Thatchers once more to host a fast-growing Bristolian crowd favourite open mic\, with 3min slots available on the door to practitioners of all performance styles. \nQueen of Bristol Sound\, DJ Queen Bee\, will be taking to the turntable to close the show. Expect a mash-up of Reggae\, Afro Beat\, Rare Groove\, Funk and Dancehall.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/dom-joly-headlines-riot-act-cabaret-club-night-at-the-loco-klub/
LOCATION:Loco Klub\, BS1 6QH
CATEGORIES:Loco Klub
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
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SUMMARY:Moulin Scrooge at The Wardrobe Theatre for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Wardrobe Theatre has teamed up with Front Room Theatre in Weston-Super-Mare\, for this year’s Christmas show at the Old Market venue. \nMoulin Scrooge is an adult-only new comedy featuring glitz\, showgirls\, a gaudy elephant in a mash-up musical with plenty of laughs. \nThis flamboyant nightclub-cum-bordello writhing with tassels\, tits and tuberculosis is the number one pleasure-spot where every vivacious Victorian with a taste for the unrestrained wants to be this Christmas Eve. Everyone\, that is\, except stuffy old Ebby Scrooge – a greedy\, hateful miser who detests merriment. But when some spooky ghosts push his buttons\, can-can Scrooge find love and learn the true meaning of a jolly winter festival before his soul is doomed forever? \nThe Wardrobe Theatre is one of the best venues for some festive shows for grown-ups\, having previously staged Notting Hell\, The Good\, The Bad & The Coyote Ugly\, MDH: Puppets Do A Movie\, Reservoir Mogs\, Rocky Shock Horror\, Oedipuss In Boots and Goldilock\, Stock & Three Smoking Bears.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/moulin-scrooge-at-the-wardrobe-theatre-for-christmas/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Christmas Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
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SUMMARY:The Decadent Rabbit Cabaret - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:The Rabbit’s in town again! With the highest quality cabaret featuring comedy\, burlesque\, circus and live song\, the latest Decadent Rabbit ensemble brings cabaret to amuse and entice\, into their burrow of delights!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-decadent-rabbit-cabaret-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251123
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SUMMARY:The River by Jez Butterworth at the Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:The River by Tony and Olivier Award winning playwright Jez Butterworth comes to the Alma Theatre for a limited run in a brand new production 18-22 November 2025. \nDirected by JanineWunsche with a luminous cast of some of Bristol’s finest actors this is a show not to be missed. \n“Neither from nor towards\, at the still point\, there the dance is.” \n  \nCast and Creatives\nStarring Claire Bowman\, Ciaran Corsar\, Susie Kimnell and Ren Sinclair\nDirected by Janine Wunsche\nDesign Collaboration with Fay Saxty\nLighting Design by Alex Latham
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-river-by-jez-butterworth-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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SUMMARY:Well Done\, Mummy Penguin - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Brought to you by Can’t Sit Still Well Done\, Mummy Penguin features daring acrobatics\, integrated sign language and humour. A perfect wintery treat for everyone aged 3 and up. \nCheck out Circomedia’s family Early Bird offer to receive 10% off your tickets before 1st October. \nFeatured Image: Robert Day
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/well-done-mummy-penguin-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
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SUMMARY:Leaving is Hard by Siri Bolin - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Swedish girl Thea is excited to be graduating and starting her own life. Dancing\, partying\, occupied with cute dresses & cute boys. She’s also dealing with family and social expectations. When she starts a new relationship her life feels perfect. But what begins as a dream soon turns to a nightmare. How do you fix something that is broken? \nA one-woman feminist play\, dealing with domestic abuse. Drawing inspiration from a real tragedy in Sweden\, where the play is set. \nThe play invites a space for conversation about domestic abuse. We need to address it\, with our sons\, our daughters\, our friends\, our parents\, with everyone. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/leaving-is-hard-by-siri-bolin-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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SUMMARY:Terrys: An American Tragedy About Cars\, Customers\, and Selling Cars to Customers - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:It’s Memorial Day weekend in the US-of-A. The sales team at Terry’s Cars and Automobiles is preparing to honour the fallen by slashing prices on some gently used\, (mostly) American-made cars. But the pressure’s on. If Terry’s team doesn’t shift 66 cars by Monday\, there’ll be hell to pay. \nTerry’s: An American Tragedy About Cars\, Customers\, And Selling Cars To Customers is the debut show of Lecoq-trained company Brillig\, who are based in Gloucestershire. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt was initially inspired by This American Life’s podcast episode 129 Cars. \nBrillig have combined clowning\, physical theatre and original music to turn marketing jargon into a hilarious poetry of its own. \nThe show will take the audience on a ride through the silly and disturbing side of American car dealerships\, exposing the madness of the American Dream. \nAudiences are promised a show that fans of tongue-in-cheek musicals like The Book of Mormon will enjoy as well as TV and pop culture like The Simpsons\, David Lynch and Dr Strangelove. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe show premiered this year at Brighton Fringe\, shortlisted for Best New Show. It also hit the Edinburgh Fringe back in the summer. \nThe theatre company are currently out on tour\, playing their final performance at the Clifton theatre on 14 November 2025. \nFor more on Brillig: https://linktr.ee/brilligtheatre
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/terrys-an-american-tragedy-about-cars-customers-and-selling-cars-to-customers-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251114
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
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SUMMARY:Paul F Taylor: Off The Paul at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Paul F Taylor comes to Clifton venue the Alma Tavern Theatre next month with his show Off The Paul. \nThe Harry Hill Nite Club comedian brings us a new show where he dips his dirty fingers into the subjects of Diabetes\,\nADHD\, how he always forgets his keys and how ‘piece of cake’ and ‘piece of piss’ sound like they have totally different meanings but actually they’re the same thing. \nBooking Info Below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/paul-f-taylor-off-the-paul-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251116
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
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SUMMARY:Immersion Therapy - Winston Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever had a break-up that wasn’t your fault? \nHave you ever been left without the closure you so desperately crave? \nHave you ever needed a little bit of a… push… to get over them? \nWe have the solution for you! \nIMMERSION THERAPY! \nTrust us… unlike them\, we will call you back… \nThis brand new piece of theatre is written by Ollie Binnie\, directed by Abby Marles and Ollie Binnie and produced by Lottie Shaw. \nIt will be performed by The University of Bristol’s Student-Writing Theatre Society – Spotlights \nFeatured Image Design: www.instagram.com/flor3ncegreen
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/immersion-therapy-winston-theatre/
LOCATION:Winston Theare\, Richmond Building\, Bristol\, BS8 1LN
CATEGORIES:The Winston Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T210000
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SUMMARY:Talks4Change: Pioneers Of Progress - Wills Memorial Building
DESCRIPTION:Talks4Change: Pioneers of Progress\, is a landmark civic summit taking place in the Wills Memorial Building this November. \nIt will be bringing together more than 450 corporate\, civic and community leaders for an evening of protest\, progress and purpose. \nIt’s spearheaded by Curiosity Un(Ltd) in partnership with the University of Bristol. \nThe event will mark 60 years since the Race Relations Act 1965\, pays tribute to civil rights icon Paul Stephenson and formally launches Bristol’s multi-year bid to become the UK’s Capital of Civil Rights. \nThe event is supported by Bristol Business Improvement District (BID)\, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and socially responsible business community in Bristol. \nAttendees can expect keynote speeches from national political trailblazers\, panel discussions with Bus Boycott legends\, a Designs4Change exhibition\, and performances including gospel\, poetry\, and more. The event honours the Bristol Bus Boycott pioneers. \nThe UK’s first Black Cabinet Minister – Lord Paul Boateng – will be in conversation with former Bristol Mayor Lord Marvin Rees. \nThe audience can expect panels featuring pioneers of the Bristol Bus Boycott and next-generation leaders including Mervyn Weir (Author\, I Can’t Breathe)\, Darren Miller (Founder\, Black Business Initiative)\, Sado Jirde (CEO\, Black South West Network)\, Marie-Annick Gournet (Pro Vice-Chancellor\, Reparative & Civic Futures) and Mya-Rose Craig (Founder\, Black2Nature).
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/talks4change-pioneers-of-progress-wills-memorial-building/
LOCATION:Wills Memorial Building\, Queens Road\, Bristol\, BS8 1RJ
CATEGORIES:Cultural Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:Devon - Thekla
DESCRIPTION:UK singer-songwriter Devon will be at the Thekla in November as part of his current This Is Where I’m Going To Die UK tour.\n\n“This tour is the biggest\, scariest one yet\,” he says. “I’ve spent the summer playing huge outdoor shows with McFly\, so I’m excited to bring that energy into these sweaty\, tight headline shows.”\n\n\n\n\nIt comes on the back of the release of his mixtape When The World Goes Quiet.\n\nThe tracklist brings together songs reflecting moments of guilt\, frustration and release – mirroring the chaos of real life.\n\nThe six-run date will see him stop off in Bristol on 08 November 2025.\n\nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/devon-thekla/
LOCATION:Thekla\, BS1 4RB
CATEGORIES:Thekla
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:Send In The Clowns - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Send In The Clowns is a raucous\, wild and tantalising drag revue show celebrating the magic and madness of musical theatre. \nThe Clowns will be taking a deep dive into the treacherous world of musical theatre villainy in their most outrageous show yet. \nThey’re asking all the important questions\, like ‘why are all the musical villains kinda gay?’ and ‘what if Elphaba was actually just a tw*t?’ Expect unique takes on The Little Mermaid\, Little Shop of Horrors\, Hadestown\, Cabaret\, & Wicked. \nHosted by winner of Drag Idol UK Fatt Butcher alongside a stellar line-up of the Midlands’ finest drag & cabaret talents including Dahliah Rivers\, Blü Romantic\, and Alanna Boden. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/send-in-the-clowns-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde at Rondo Theatre Bath
DESCRIPTION:“Man is not one\, but truly two.”\n\nWhimsiCo take a dive into the dark with their new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Doctor Jekyll and Mr Hyde\, combining psychedelic rock with classic gothic horror. \nTo all who know him\, Gabriel Utterson is a good man\, but when he must investigate a string of mysterious murders somehow connected to his friend Dr Jekyll\, he finds that he must discover more about himself than pleasantries if he is to solve the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. \nAn electrifying new feminist take on the classic novel by the weird uncle of gothic horror\, WhimsiCo’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is set to be an exploration into what happens when personal loyalty takes over morality\, and where the line between good and evil blurs.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/dr-jekyll-mr-hyde-at-rondo-theatre-bath/
LOCATION:The Rondo Theatre Bath\, BA1 6RT
CATEGORIES:The Rondo Theatre Bath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251109
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SUMMARY:The Talented Mr Ripley - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:The first major stage adaptation of The Talented Mr Ripley\, comes to Bristol Old Vic this November\, ahead of a London transfer. \nThe production comes from theatre company The Faction. \nIt’s adapted and directed by Mark Leipacher and just in time for this year’s 70th anniversary of Patricia Highsmith’s novel. \nTom Ripley is a nobody – until he’s offered an unexpected opportunity: travel to Italy and bring home the wealthy and carefree Dickie Greenleaf. But as Tom is drawn into Dickie’s glittering world of privilege\, his obsession takes a dark turn. What begins as an innocent invitation spirals into a web of lies\, identity theft\, and murder. \nCast and Creatives \n\nTom Ripley – Ed McVey\nMarge Sherwood – Maisie SmithBook by Patricia Highsmith\nAdapted and Directed by Mark Leipacher\nProduced by Jack Maple and Thomas Hopkins\nSet and Costume Design – Holly Pigott\nAssociate Set and Costume Design –Ellen Farrell\nLighting Design – Zeynep Kepekli\nSound Design – Max Pappenheim\nCasting – Marc Frankum CDG
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-talented-mr-ripley-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
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SUMMARY:Emmanuel Sonubi: Life After Near Death at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Hit comedian comes to Tobacco Factory Theatres with his new show\nHe’s a two-time Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee\, a Live at the Apollo headliner and a Have I Got News for You panellist. \nIt’s Emmanuel Sonubi and he will be in Bristol this November with powerful and hilarious new show Life After Near Death. \nEmmanuel took the whole ‘die on stage’ thing a bit too literally\, once suffering from heart failure half way through a performance. If you think that’s the worst that can happen\, he then went on to suffer a stroke. \nHis new show is described as candid and moving\, offering a surprisingly funny reflection on resilience and recovery. \n\n“I can’t wait to bring this new show on tour! Life After Near Death is a special one for me – it’s personal\, it’s raw\, but most importantly\, it’s funny\,” Emmanuel says. \n“After an amazing time at the Edinburgh Fringe\, across Europe\, and in New York\, I’m buzzing to take this to audiences across the UK. Get ready for big laughs and a few surprises along the way.” \nFor more information about Emmanuel Sonubi\, visit: www.emmanuelstandup.com \nBristol booking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/emmanuel-sonubi-life-after-near-death-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
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SUMMARY:A Spectacular Night of Song - Barn Theatre Cirencester
DESCRIPTION:A Spectacular Night of Song from the stars of London’s West End will be taking place at The Barn Theatre this November. \nLiz Robertson and Robert Meadmore are two of British musical theatre’s most distinguished stars. They will unite for one unforgettable evening in A Spectacular Night of Song – a celebration of timeless music\, dazzling performance\, and theatrical magic. \nA Spectacular Night of Song sees Liz Robertson (The Phanton of the Opera\, My Fair Lady\, Hairspray\, The King and I and Mary Poppins) join forces with Robert Meadmore (Oklahoma!\, Camelot\, My Fair Lady\, Brigadoon and The Phantom of the Opera) for an evening of musical entertainment at the Barn Theatre. \nAccompanied at the piano\, is acclaimed Musical Director Simon Beck Featuring songs from Sondheim to Lloyd Webber\, Lerner & Loewe to Rodgers & Hammerstein and The Great American Songbook – expect a night of classic songs\, captivating stories\, and exquisite harmony. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-spectacular-night-of-song-barn-theatre-cirencester/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20251029T100037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T100037Z
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SUMMARY:Mark’s Spectacular Science Show - Redgrave Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Mark Thomas will be coming to the Redgrave Theatre this week with his award-winning show Mark’s Spectacular Science Show. \nThe visit to the Bristol theatre comes as part of his 10th anniversary tour\, which has seen him bring experiments to families across the UK for the last decade. \nYou think science is boring? Think again – this is science like you have never seen it before. Designed for children and adults alike\, Mark’s Spectacular Science Show explores the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephant’s toothpaste\, vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/marks-spectacular-science-show-redgrave-theatre/
LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre
CATEGORIES:Redgrave Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250804T154059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173103Z
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SUMMARY:Circus City: Rollercoaster - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Ultra-modern pop-punk juggling and cutting-edge tricks inspired by corkscrews\, adrenalin\, and high-tech seatbelts. \nBy Wes Peden \nFeatured Image: Florence Schroeder
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circus-city-rollercoaster-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251102
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20251020T143906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T143906Z
UID:52140-1761609600-1762041599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Noel Coward's Private Lives - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Amanda and Elyot are charming\, rich\, utterly reckless – and divorced. When they meet unexpectedly on the first night of their honeymoons with new partners\, in the balmy moonlight of the French Riviera\, old flames re-ignite\, and impulsive love takes hold. But they divorced for a reason\, and their fiery romance soon spirals into a chaotic riot of passionate desire\, slanging matches and outrageous battles. \nAn Octagon Theatre Bolton\, Mercury Theatre & Rose Theatre co-production in association with Northern Stage\, supported by a grant from The Royal Theatrical Support Trust.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/noel-cowards-private-lives-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250910T163241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T163307Z
UID:51560-1761264000-1761436799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre just in time for the dark October nights is Haunted Shadows: The Gothic Tales of Edith Nesbit. \nFrom A Monkey with Cymbals theatre company\, audiences are in for a treat with three chilling Gothic tales. \nIn The Shadow\, a repressed housekeeper encounters an abominable entity\, while in The Pavilion the shadow of a long-dead necromancer envelops a social gathering. Finally\, a deranged young woman harbours a deadly secret in a rediscovered story called A Strange Experience. \nClaire Louise Amias is Edith Nesbit\, the well-known author of The Railway Children and Five Children and It. But many people don’t realise that Nesbit also wrote ghost stories for adults. \n  \n \n  \nThe show will also be at the Ustinov Studio in Bath on 10 January 2026 \nPerformed by Claire Louise Amias\nDirected by Jonathan Rigby \nFor more information about the show\, visit: https://www.amonkeywithcymbals.co.uk/haunted-shadow \nBooking details below \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/haunted-shadows-the-gothic-tales-of-edith-nesbit-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250804T153734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173109Z
UID:50946-1761264000-1761436799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Circus City: How A Spiral Works - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:A circus performance\, blending contemporary dance\, hair hanging\, aerial rope\, and Baltic folk. \nFeatured Image: Zane Krūmiņa
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circus-city-how-a-spiral-works-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250904T081306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T081306Z
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SUMMARY:Connor Burns – Gallus at Hen and Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Scottish comedian Connor Burns is coming to Bristol as part of a national tour of his new show Gallus. \nGallus\, in traditional Scots dialect means bold\, daring and reckless. \n“Scots have a fail safe way of making sure their kin don’t get too full of themselves – they cut them down to size at every opportunity\,” Burns says. \n“But if an outsider was to attack you they’d defend you to the death. As a Scottish comedian I dance on that razor of wanting to blow up the room\, but always checking over my shoulder to see if I might just be getting too cocky. Gallus”. \nHis brand new show is described as ‘fiercely funny’ with ‘bold insights into modern life’ and a ‘no-nonsense’ delivery\, from a performer known for his cynicism and razor sharp wit. \nFor more information about Connor Burns: www.connor-burns.com \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/connor-burns-gallus-at-hen-and-chicken/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken\, BS3 1JF
CATEGORIES:Hen & Chicken
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250924T163308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T163308Z
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SUMMARY:Bad Lads at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Graeae Theatre Company will be bringing their latest production – Bad Lads by Mike Kenny – to Tobacco Factory Theatres this October. \nThe play has been created from the testimonies of former inmates at Medomsley Youth Detention Centre in County Durham in the 1980s. \nThe prison was used to incarcerate young men who had been involved in petty crime. But what happened inside the walls was much worse. \nThe play gives voice to a group of men who have been unheard in the past and who had their lives wrecked because of a piece of government policy that many would argue was ineffective\, disproportionate and lastingly detrimental. \nMike Kenny’s play uncovers the truth behind what happened to these young men\, revealing how it still impacts their lives some forty years after the events and looks at a system that failed these working-class men. At a time when the cry for accountability is louder than ever; Bad Lads demands remembrance and calls for justice. \nAll performances will integrate British Sign Language (BSL)\, audio description\, creative captions and will be presented in a relaxed environment. \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bad-lads-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250804T153408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173124Z
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SUMMARY:VOLT Circus Scratch Night - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Circomedia’s regional circus scratch night\, creating an opportunity for circus artists to share work-in-progress pieces in a professional environment. \n  \nFeatured Image: Nuss Nuss by Fleur Hall
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/volt-circus-scratch-night-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251023
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250925T131901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T131901Z
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SUMMARY:Esther Swift at To The Moon Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Harpist\, composer and songwriter Esther Swift\, will be coming to Bristol in October with previews of her new EP Moon Dreams. \nEsther will be performing both on pedal harp and voice. Her music is rooted in Scottish folk\, with jazz\, dance and free improvisation influencing her work. \nFor her Bristol performance\, Esther is collaborating with dancer Isla Hurst. \nYou can see Esther perform Blue in her video. \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/esther-swift-at-to-the-moon-bristol/
LOCATION:To The Moon\, BS2 0JT
CATEGORIES:To The Moon
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20251002T091423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T091423Z
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SUMMARY:Even More Ghost Stories by Candlelight - The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:What perfect way to get into the spooky mood this Halloween than the return of sell-out success Ghost Stories by Candlelight. \nThis year\, ‘Even More’ has been added to the title because we are being spoilt with four brand new stories from award-winning writers. \nHighTide Theatre and Pentabus have come together in a co-production. It features the work of Florence Espeut-Nickless\, Simon Longman\, Anne Odeke and Rosa Torr. The show is directed by Elle While. \nThe show is on tour this winter\, calling into The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic in October.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/even-more-ghost-stories-by-candlelight-the-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250807T130308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T130308Z
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SUMMARY:Take Care by Edie Doherty at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:New theatre company stages brand new play at Clifton theatre\n\n\n\nBristol based Late Shift Theatre is bringing their first play – Take Care – to the Alma Tavern Theatre this October. \nIt’s written by Edie Doherty – in the style of a sitcom – and tells the story of staff working in a care home for adults with learning disabilities. \nThe action takes place on New Years Day\, with surprise setbacks and heartfelt humour. It’s described as a ‘comedy with a conscience’ aiming to portray a nuanced experience of working in a care home. \nLate Shift Theatre say their production is “a raw\, heart-wrenching\, and hopeful journey through a day of duty\, connection\, and survival.”
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/take-care-by-edie-doherty-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251017T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250910T185903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T185903Z
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SUMMARY:The Last Five Years - Barn Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The new production of The Last Five Years is a Built by Barn production from Barn Theatre\, Reading Rep Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. It will star Martha Kirby as Kathy and Guy Woolf as Jamie. \n\nThe hit musical follows two New Yorkers in a relationship that’s lasted five years so far. The question is whether they can remain united as their lives move in different directions. \nA twisting plot sees Jamie’s side of the story start at the moment they meet. Cathy’s story starts at the end moving backwards. The pair meet once in the middle. \nIt’s a smart\, entertaining and heartfelt musical. \nDirector Hal Chambers said that he’s been longing to direct the show for over 20 years\, being a “passionate admirer” of Jason Robert Brown’s work. He called the storytelling music and emotional depth in the show “unmatched”. \n“The narrative structure\, with Cathy moving backwards through time and Jamie forwards\, creates a compelling theatrical puzzle reminiscent of a Christopher Nolan film\,” he says. \n“It feels like a haunting memory play – dreamlike\, poetic\, and full of magical realism. Our production will lean into that\, using bold imagery and movement to explore the ghosts of a relationship and the raw beauty of love and heartbreak. The music is breath-taking – joyful\, witty\, devastating – and I can’t wait to bring it to life with our cast. Performed in intimate venues\, our vision promises a deeply personal and emotionally resonant Last Five Years that captures the show’s unique intimacy and power.”
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-last-five-years-barn-theatre/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251017
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20260504T062348
CREATED:20250804T153041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173205Z
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SUMMARY:Circus City: Delusional – I killed a Man - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:A daring circus solo show that merges raw physicality\, movement and a deeply personal exploration of identity and transformation.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circus-city-delusional-i-killed-a-man-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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