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SUMMARY:Così Fan Tutte - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Tobacco Factory Theatres and Opera Project Present a brand new co-production of Mozart’s Così Fan Tutte. \nFollowing the acclaimed success of The Marriage of Figaro in 2024\, Tobacco Factory Theatres and Opera Project reunite to bring another of Mozart’s beloved operas to life. Così Fan Tutte will run from 8–18 October 2025 at the Factory Theatre\, offering audiences a delightful blend of wit\, romance\, and sublime music. \nThis new production\, sung in English and accompanied by the exceptional Opera Project Orchestra\, promises to deliver all the charm\, warmth\, and energy that audiences have come to expect from this cherished collaboration. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/cosi-fan-tutte-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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SUMMARY:Main Character Energy The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Temi Wilkey’s genre-busting cult-hit Main Character Energy\, will be coming to The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic this October. \nDebuting at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe\, the show is a sharp parody of the one-woman play\, performed with high-octane comedy. \nMain Character Energy\, is the first in a planned trilogy of shows centering Black womanhood and joy. It’s directed by Ragevan Vasan and produced by Bobby Harding. \n\n\n\nThe performance on Thursday 09 October 2025 will be a Black Out night. This is a performance for Black-identifying audience members to experience the production and discuss its themes free from the white gaze. \n\n\n\nFeatured Image: Jade Ang Jackman \n\n\n\nBooking details below \n\n\n\nHome: https://backstagebristol.com/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chopsybristol.bsky.social TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@chopsybristoltt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backstagebristol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chopsybaby
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/main-character-energy-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:20251006
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SUMMARY:The Necromancer at Front Room Weston Super Mare
DESCRIPTION:Crumplehorn Theatre comes to Weston Super Mare with their spooky and ‘Medieval-ish’ musical comedy The Necromancer! \nWhen Myrtle’s mum is drowned as a witch for being suspiciously good-looking\, she enlists the help of a magical cave-dwelling weirdo\, The Necromancer\, to bring her back to life. But raising the dead is a lot harder (and more musical!) than she anticipates. Packed full of jokes\, songs\, and arcane magic\, this medieval comedy takes the audience on a hilarious journey into the world of death! \nThe music and lyrics for the show are by Harry Creffield\, with the book by Claire Rammelkam. \nThe show is described as a ‘Monty-Python-esque’ dark comedy about grief\, friendship and zombies! \nAt The Wardrobe Theatre 30 September – 02 October 2025 \nAt Front Room in Weston Super Mare on 03 October 2025 \nThe Necromancer at The Wardrobe Theatre. The dark musical comedy comes to the Old Market theatre and Front Room Weston Super Mare
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-necromancer-at-front-room-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251004
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
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SUMMARY:Twelfth Night at Ashton Court Mansion
DESCRIPTION:The Oxford Rep Company brings Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night to the Ashton Court Mansion this October. \nA play about the party\, and what’s left when it ends. Set on a strange\, seductive island that never quite sobers up\, this production of Twelfth Night reimagines Illyria as the ruins of a once-glamorous celebration – a place where time blurs\, emotions heighten\, and nothing is quite as it seems. \nLit by purples and deep ocean blues\, the island pulses with the memory of music\, love\, and loss. It’s beautiful\, but it’s starting to rot. As grief crashes into desire\, and disguise becomes dangerous\, Shakespeare’s comedy reveals its darker heart. \nViola washes up not just on foreign shores\, but in a world spinning on fantasy and denial. Orsino is addicted to the idea of love. Olivia is drunk on power and heartbreak. Malvolio is humiliated beyond repair. No one is really seen for who they are – until it’s too late. \nThis is not a glittering romance. This is a world where identity is fragile\, power is performative\, and cruelty is easily mistaken for fun. A place where music is always playing\, but no one can remember the words. A Twelfth Night for anyone who’s ever loved the wrong person\, laughed at the wrong moment\, or stayed too long at a party they didn’t want to leave. \nTwelfth Night is on at Ashton Court Mansion 02 – 03 October 2025 \nTo book 02 October 2025: https://hdfst.uk/e136842\nTo book 03 October 2025: https://hdfst.uk/e136845
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/twelfth-night-at-ashton-court-mansion/
LOCATION:Ashton Court Mansion\, BS41 9JN
CATEGORIES:Ashton Court Mansion,Shakespeare
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251003
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SUMMARY:The Necromancer at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Crumplehorn Theatre comes to Bristol with their spooky and ‘Medieval-ish’ musical comedy The Necromancer! \nWhen Myrtle’s mum is drowned as a witch for being suspiciously good-looking\, she enlists the help of a magical cave-dwelling weirdo\, The Necromancer\, to bring her back to life. But raising the dead is a lot harder (and more musical!) than she anticipates. Packed full of jokes\, songs\, and arcane magic\, this medieval comedy takes the audience on a hilarious journey into the world of death! \nThe music and lyrics for the show are by Harry Creffield\, with the book by Claire Rammelkamp. \nThe show is described as a ‘Monty-Python-esque’ dark comedy about grief\, friendship and zombies! \nAt The Wardrobe Theatre 30 September – 02 October 2025 \nAt Front Room in Weston Super Mare on 03 October 2025
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-necromancer-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
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SUMMARY:Maybe I Should Stop by Oscar Brudenall-Jones - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:To The Tooth Theatre\, brings a brand new show to the Alma Tavern Theatre this month. \nMaybe I Should Stop by Oscar Brudenall-Jones\, is the company’s very first production. It’s already currently nominated for Two Fringe Theatre Awards. \nOscar Brudenall-Jones is co-Artistic Director of the company. He’s a working class actor aiming to bring to the stage ‘sharp\, socially aware’ theatre which will entertain and provoke audiences. \nIt’s directed by co-Artistic Director of To The Tooth Theatre\, Esalan Gates. \n\n\n\n\nMaybe I Should Stop\, explores themes of grief in a post-pandemic world. It also includes ‘sperm bank strikes’ and ‘why you shouldn’t lose your rag at an old person’. \nOscar Brudenall-Jones calls it “comedy with a bite”. \n\n\n\n\nAaron\, an out-of-work entertainer\, has nicked his dad’s ashes and hidden them in a tub of chocolates. Now he’s on his way to Cornwall with no money\, a half-baked plan and the police in hot pursuit. Catch him while you can! \nFor more information about To The Tooth Theatre: https://www.tothetooththeatre.org/ \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/maybe-i-should-stop-by-oscar-brudenall-jones-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
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SUMMARY:Listen Dance at Winter Gardens Weston Super Mare
DESCRIPTION:Little Bulb is taking their hit Edinburgh show Listen Dance out on tour – and it’s coming to Weston Super Mare. \nThe event celebrates the past\, present and future of social dancing\, all to a nine-piece live band. \nEveryone is welcome to hit the dance floor. You can expect the likes of ceilidh to candy\, disco to DnB. Little Bulb says there’s even a beginner’s guide to moshing. \nLittle Bulb will be at the Winter Gardens in Weston Super Mare with Listen Dance on 26 September 2025 \n  \n \nFor more information about Little Bulb and Listen Dance\, visit: https://www.littlebulbtheatre.com \nCast and Creatives\nConceived and created by Little Bulb\nProduced by Emily Davis for Little Bulb\nDirected by Dominic Conway\nDevised and performed by Clare Beresford\, Dominic Conway\, Miriam Gould\, Conrad Murray\, Eugénie Pastor\, Alexander Scott\, Deepraj Singh\, Shamira Turner & Isabel Adomakoh Young \nFeatured Image: Isabel leading Candy – photograph by Len Copeland
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/listen-dance-at-winter-gardens-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Winter Gardens Weston Super Mare\, BS23 1AJ
CATEGORIES:Weston Super Mare
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250926
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250927
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SUMMARY:Last and First Men by Neon Dance - Bristol Beacon
DESCRIPTION:A performance piece bringing together contemporary dance\, live music and film\, will be coming to Bristol Beacon this September. \nLast and First Men\, uses visuals from Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannson’s work of the same name. The film is based on Olaf Stapledon’s visionary 1930s sci-fi novel\, set two billion years in the future as humanity teeters on the brink of extinction. \n The film was completed by Yair Elazar Glotman after Jóhannson’s death in 2018. Glotman returns as musical director for this live performance of Johannson’s final work. \nThe show is narrated by Tilda Swinton and performed by three dancers from Swindon’s Neon Dance alongside seven musicians. \nDirection and choreography comes from Adrienne Hart with music by both Jóhann Jóhannson & Yair Elazar Glotman. \n“It feels like we’re getting fewer and fewer chances to sit and contemplate the world around us\,” Choreographer and creator Adrienne Hart said. \n“To question our existence\, in and outside of pasts and futures. We rarely get to wonder\, truly amble through the question\, why are we here? This is a work for that. We hope it offers some discomfort and some solace in this. It is not about bombarding an audience with steps\, rather\, offering them a kind of speculative feast. It’s been an absolute privilege to reimagine this work for the stage and to work with those who were part of Johannsson’s close creative circle to realise the performance alongside live score. I’ve also been able to work alongside long-time collaborators including the award winning artist Ana Rajcevic who has a deep connection to the work.” \nDancers\nKelvin Kilonzo\, Aoi Nakamura\, Fukiko Takase \nMusicians\nYair Elazar Glotman\, Else Torp & Echo Collective (Margaret Hermant\, first violin; Neil Leiter\, viola; Charlotte Danhier\, cello; Jaroslaw Mroz\, Bass; Sophie Bayet\, second violin) \nFeatured Image:  Miles Hart Photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/last-and-first-men-by-neon-dance-bristol-beacon/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon
CATEGORIES:Bristol Beacon & Lantern
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250926
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SUMMARY:Haunt\, Pray\, Love Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Haunt\, Pray\, Love – a dark musical comedy – is returning to the stage in Bristol. \nThis utterly glorious show is hilarious\, warm and at times very moving. \nIt’s written by Chloe Thurlow and Joe Topping\, bringing together their personal experiences of grief. \nGary has been alone for as long as he can remember. And\, he’s also been dead. So when Claire comes crashing into his private purgatory\, his life (death?) gets turned upside down. \nThe action is backed by an on-stage band of ghosts\, playing original witty songs. \nThe show aims to remind us that ‘love and laughter can reign\, even amidst despair. \nHaunt\, Pray\, Love will be at The Wardrobe Theatre 23 to 25 September 2025
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/haunt-pray-love-comes-to-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250922
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250924
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
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SUMMARY:When the Morning Stars Sang (& The Angels Shouted For Joy)- Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Master-storyteller Hugh Lupton with acclaimed cellist Sarah Moody\, will be taking to the stage of Tobacco Factory Theatres this September for When The Morning Stars Sang. \nThe show has been described by previous audiences as ‘Totally spellbinding’ and ‘transcendent’. \nDemons\, archangels & djinns; hoopoes\, swallows\, fish\, donkeys and maggots; kings\, queens\, merchants\, fools and the voice from the heart of the whirlwind all contend in this rich interweaving of Apocryphal and Old Testament mystery tales drawing from Jewish\, Islamic and Christian sources.   \nAudiences will encounter Adam and Eve\, Solomon and Sheba\, Tobias and the Angel\, Job and his Comforters… stories that underpin our culture… told in the picture language of the heart\, with vigour and humour\, with rich language and deep magic.  \nThis is a chance to shake off old habitual pieties and hear these ancient tales with fresh ears. \nSarah Moody’s playing is inspired by the music of all three Abrahamic traditions\, reminding us that at the core of these cultures (that have been at loggerheads for most of the last thousand years) lies a shared mythology. \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/when-the-morning-stars-sang-the-angels-shouted-for-joy-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
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SUMMARY:MacPlebs at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:It’s The Antics Joke Show at The Wardrobe Theatre this September. \nUp The Antics will be bringing bring their comedy variety show with stand-up and improv comedy. \nThis evening’s guest act is from MacPlebs. \nWhat would you do if you had to stage Shakespeare’s famous tragedy with two actors who haven’t even read the script?! Two plebs are the only surviving members left of the cast of Macbeth. Armed with only their wits\, wigs and wisecracks\, these fools will have you laughing and singing as they fumble their way through Shakespeare’s epic. \nBooking information below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/macplebs-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
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SUMMARY:Community Open Doors Event - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Come along to this free\, family-friendly day in Circomedia’s city-centre home at St. Paul’s Church and enjoy a range of interactive activities\, from youth circus activities to African drumming and dance workshops and more.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/community-open-doors-event-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
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SUMMARY:Ivanna Drink: From Down Under to Downing Street at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Coming to The Wardrobe Theatre for one night only is Ivanna Drink with her show From Down Under to Downing Street. \nHot off of the high heels of a successful farewell tour in New Zealand. The iconic Drag Race Down Under star\, Ivanna Drink\, has arrived and is ready to take the UK by storm. \nJoin Ivanna for a one hour spectacular cabaret show inspired by the journey of her drag career that’s shaped her into the drag legend from Auckland that we all know and love today. There’ll be laughs\, chats and drag shows. \nVIP ticket holders will be able to take part in a meet and greet after the show. They will receive a signed print and the option of front row seats.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ivanna-drink-from-down-under-to-downing-street-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250920
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250804T150923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T173239Z
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SUMMARY:Autumn Ceilidh Night - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an expert ceilidh dancer or never been before\, this night is for everyone. Each dance is explained\, and it’s all about having fun. Come along and get into the spirit of the event!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/autumn-ceilidh-night-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
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SUMMARY:Women Who Gave No F**ks at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Story Jam returns to Bristol for the third year in a row\, following sell-out performances and rave reviews in 2023 and 2024. \nThe theatre company is back this month\, calling into Tobacco Factory Theatres with Women Who Gave No F**ks. \nLast time the show came to Bristol\, an audience member gave so little f**ks\, they left wearing a prop diadem. \nThe audience member had been appointed the position of Prize-Giving Godess\, an interactive role requiring the use of a crown. \n“We’re very much looking forward to bringing the show back to Bristol\,” said Lucy Lill\, one of the show’s chief storytellers. “Mainly because the audiences turn up in such numbers\, and with such enthusiasm. Even if that enthusiasm sometimes overflows into acts of theft.” \nIt’s not the first time audiences have been inspired enough to make off with props. \nIn 2023\, someone even made off with a clapometer. \nThe show is completely different every time its performed\, meaning that returning audiences won’t be bored. \nEach storyteller in the show champions a ‘great woman’ from stories of the past. Audiences then get to pick the winner. \nPrevious shows have included one-legged WW2 spy Virginia Hall and Sumerian creation goddess Tiamat. \n“Even though there’s a winner\, what audiences love about the show is they are getting to hear about all these different women\nfrom myth and history whose stories have been buried or overshadowed\, Lucy Lill continues. \n“And we get to hear about the women who have inspired our audiences – the interval is a huge celebration as we invite people to come and write all over the stage the names of the women they want everyone to know about.” \nThe company says they are looking forward to their Bristol visit\, saying there is “something special” about performances in the city. \n“Every time\, we’re surprised by the diversity of people who come\,” Lill says. \n“Audiences have included rugby fans\, students\, academics\, groups of friends on Big Nights Out\, and mums\, aunties and daughters.” \nWomen Who Gave No F*cks will be at Tobacco Factory Theatres 18 – 20 September 2025 \nBooking details below. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/women-who-gave-no-fks-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
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SUMMARY:Troubled Waters - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Storyteller Corinne Harragin\, is touring the UK with a brand new piece of theatre – Troubled Waters: Contemporary retellings of ancient river legend\, folklore & myth. \nThe show will transport audiences into a world where ancient folklore intertwines with contemporary themes\, celebrating female agency and queerness whilst igniting new connections with waterway and wetland restoration. \nThere’s over 4\,000 miles of polluted waterways and Britain and Ireland’s rivers are in ruin. The show will wind through stories shaped by our relationships with rivers. \nIt’s something Corrine knows a lot about as a research associate at the University of Bristol. Her current project Storying the Avon has been funded by the Brigstow Institute. It explores our connection to water through storytelling. \nCorrine has been touring the UK as a storyteller for the last ten years and has also performed with hit show Women Who Gave No F*cks. \n\nTroubled Waters will be at The Wardrobe Theatre 17 – 18 September 2025 \nBooking details below \n\n  \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/troubled-waters-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250921
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250917T092554Z
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SUMMARY:Lovett - The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Newly-widowed Mrs Lovett needs to find a way to survive. Using skills learned from a whaler father\, a courtesan mother and a butcher husband\, Eleanor “recalibrates” her life – and her relationship with God. \nAn origin story set before her infamous partnership with Sweeney Todd\, we discover what would later lead her to turn pie-maker. \nYou may think you already know Mrs. Lovett\, but this new play explores what made her: the brutal choices and disappointments of a life in poverty. When the difference is life or death\, morality becomes a moveable feast – and Eleanor is getting hungry… \nLovett will be in The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic 16 – 20 September 2025 \nCast and Creatives\nLucy Roslyn as Mrs Lovett\nWritten by Lucy Roslyn\nDirected by Jamie Firth
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lovett-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250907T123643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T123643Z
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SUMMARY:Puffling Percy - Spielman Theatre of Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Percy is a puffling who loves his burrow a little too much. Map and Pap want him to venture outside and flap his wings\, but Percy has other ideas. What the puffling doesn’t realise\, however\, is that his entire flock are about to migrate south for the winter. If he doesn’t learn to fly\, he will be left behind and his life will be in mortal danger!  \nThe uplifting children’s show is aimed at 4 – 11 year olds. It’s told through puppetry and song and covers themes of friendship\, overcoming obstacles and trusting your instincts. \nWith original music and songs by Harriette Ashcroft (Mrs H and the Singalong Band) \nFree Drop-In Craft Sessions  \nTimes: 12:30pm – 2:30pm and 3:30pm – 4:30pm \nJoin us for a fun-filled free craft session. \nGuided by one of our experienced practitioners\, you can make and take home your very own creation inspired by the show. 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/puffling-percy-spielman-theatre-of-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre,Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250818T194132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T194132Z
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SUMMARY:Second Summer of Love by Emmy Happisburgh
DESCRIPTION:Original raver\, Louise\, wonders how she went from ecstasy-taking idealist to respectable\, disillusioned\, suburban mum…? \nMeet Molly (played by Rosa Strudwick; Emmy’s real-life daughter) and Brian (Christopher Freestone) as\, triggered by her daughter’s anti-drugs homework and at peak mid-life crisis\, Louise flashes back to the emotional happenings of the week and then further to the early 90’s rave scene. \n \nThis play addresses the universal themes of coming of age and fulfilling potential whilst offering a new perspective for conversations about recreational drug use\, recovery from addiction and embracing mid-life. An uplifting\, high-energy\, physical-theatre comedy. \nSecond Summer of Love was inspired by STERNS nightclub in Worthing. \n  \nCast and Creatives\nEmmy Happisburgh – Louise\nRosa Strudwick – Molly\nChristopher Freestone – Brian \nWritten by Emmy Happisburgh\nDirected by Scott Le Crass\nCo-produced by Lucy Wylie\nFeatured Image: Photo by Amy Rose Brown
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/second-summer-of-love-by-emmy-happisburgh/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250913
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250903T184329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T184329Z
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SUMMARY:Murder ‘Round Midnight at Hen and Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Original and immersive crime thriller Murder ‘Round Midnight\, returns to Bristol this September. \nThe show is set in the heart of the Bristol jazz scene\, bringing audiences an evening of music\, murder and mystery. \nWhen a musician is murdered in cold blood\, an up-and-coming trumpet player sets out to find the truth. Could this be the work of the Dorian Collective\, a group of shady musicians who run the jazz scene in the city? Or is there something more sinister at work? \nThe show is narrated live by Rhys David\, with the Mike Cooper Quartet playing thematic jazz music. \nMurder ‘Round Midnight takes place at the Hen and Chicken on 12 September 2025 \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/murder-round-midnight-at-hen-and-chicken/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken\, BS3 1JF
CATEGORIES:Hen & Chicken
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250904T074854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T074854Z
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SUMMARY:A Life in Tandem 1532 Performing Arts Centre
DESCRIPTION:From Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike – the film explores active living following a cancer diagnosis\nA special screening of A Life in Tandem\, will be taking place in Bristol this September. \nCancer Survivor\, Luke Grenfell-Shaw\, will be bringing his acclaimed documentary to 1532 Performing Arts Centre. \nAfter the screening\, Luke Grenfell-Shaw and director Mike Rumsey will be taking part in a Q&A session. \n  \n  \n \n  \nThe film\, which brings together family drama with a cycle adventure\, explores the themes of active living following a terminal cancer diagnosis. It has an impressive 9.7 on IMDB. \nAfter being diagnosed with Stage 4 Sarcoma at the age of 24\,  Luke decided to cycle over 20\,000 miles from Bristol to Beijing on a tandem bike\, accompanied by a collection of family\, friends and strangers – many of whom were on their own\ncancer journeys. \nNow in remission seven years later\, the film highlights how this exercise played a pivotal role throughout his cancer recovery. \n“This film is about hope\, about finding a way forward when things feel impossible\,” Luke says. \n“Even the smallest amount of exercise could make all the difference.”
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-life-in-tandem-1532-performing-arts-centre/
LOCATION:1532 Performing Arts Centre\, BS8 1SJ
CATEGORIES:1532 Performing Arts Centre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250910
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250603T125141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T125141Z
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SUMMARY:Starter for Ten at Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Starter for Ten\, the brand new musical which was an instant success in Bristol last year is returning in September. \nWhat is eighteen-year-old Brian Jackson’s proudest achievement to date? His A-level results. His idol? Kate Bush. His lifelong dream? To compete on legendary TV quiz show University Challenge. It’s 1985 and\, leaving Southend to start his first year at Bristol University\, Brian soon discovers that falling in love and growing up take a lot more than general knowledge… \nStarter for Ten will be at Bristol Old Vic 10 September – 11 October 2025 \nShow website: For the show website: www.starterfortenmusical.com \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/starter-for-ten-at-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250912
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250804T165636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T165636Z
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SUMMARY:Ghosted - Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Naked Heart Theatre returns to the Alma Tavern Theatre this September with a brand new original show about the vagaries of online dating. \nJess\, recently returned from a stint abroad\, finds herself alone and in need of company. She decides to set herself a challenge\, she has done the couch to 5k run after all! \nThe challenge? 7 dates\, over 7 days\, with 0 expectations\, to see if there is a man out there worth having. She also enlists the help of her lifelong buddy from school in the shape of Alex. There are\, as with all dating scenarios\, many challenges along the way. \nThis is a fun\, funny\, heart-warming and heart-breaking story of one woman’s search for hope and happiness in a sea of despair and floundering fish. \nNo performance on Monday 08 September 2025
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ghosted-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250804T150551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T172822Z
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SUMMARY:Cuculi Presents: Âellin / Anna Ling - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Local independent label Cuculi Records presents a double header from two of the South West’s most vibrant and sophisticated alt-folk artists: Âellin (Bristol) and Anna Ling (Totnes).
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/cuculi-presents-aellin-anna-ling-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia,Circus
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250907
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250819T092721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250819T092721Z
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SUMMARY:Journey to the Centre of the Earth at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Lamphouse Theatre returns to Bristol with a brand new comedy show of Jules Verne’s Journey to the Centre of the Earth. \nThe theatre company has already hit comedy gold with their hits War of the Worlds (On a Budget) and Frankenstein (On a Budget). \nTheir new show continues in the same vein. Lamphouse parody the Brendan Fraser film\, Rick Wakeman’s concept album and of course\, Jules Verne’s original story.  \nTom Fox and Becky Owen-Fisher are back with cardboard props\, jokes\, ridiculous costumes and some catchy tunes. \nLamphouse Theatre says the show is perfect for everyone who is looking for a night full of silliness and laughs. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250814T130628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T130628Z
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SUMMARY:Haywire at The Barn Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Haywire\, is a brand new play coming to The Barn Theatre. It’s brought to the Cirencester theatre by Built by Barn in association with B&M Productions and commercially licensed by the BBC. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe show is set during a cold British December in 1950. It follows a small band of actors coming together the record the very episode of what would become the legendary radio drama The Archers. \nHaywire is described as an ‘endearing and riotously funny celebration’ of the much-loved radio play – which will also give a behind the scenes peek of how a radio play is actually made.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/haywire-at-the-barn-theatre/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250807T141818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T141818Z
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SUMMARY:Treasure Island Story Walk by Show of Strength Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:This month\, Show of Strength will be running special performances of their Treasure Island Story Walk. You will be able to find out all about hidden spy holes\, dirty deeds and pirate secrets in Bristol. \nThe special performances will be taking place in association with Gromit Unleased. Show of Strength Theatre Company will be donating 50 per cent of the ticket sales from its tours on 30-31 August 2025. The money will go to the Bristol children’s hospital charity The Grand Appeal.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/treasure-island-story-walk-by-show-of-strength-theatre-company/
LOCATION:Show of Strength Theatre Company
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250831
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250807T141122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T141122Z
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SUMMARY:The Frankenstein Experience Bath - Show of Strength Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Bristol’s Show of Strength Theatre Company and Bath’s immersive attraction\, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein\, are bringing back The Frankenstein Experience this summer. \nThe theatrical event includes a one-hour walking tour and entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. \nThis unique journey reveals Bath’s hidden connection to Frankenstein and offers a behind-the-scenes exploration into Mary Shelley’s life and work. You’ll literally walk in Shelley’s footsteps\, see where she lived and wrote\, and discover the dark secrets behind her legendary creation. \nThe journey concludes at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein\, where guests will be invited to explore the multisensory museum.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-frankenstein-experience-bath-show-of-strength-theatre-11/
LOCATION:Show of Strength Theatre Company
CATEGORIES:Bath Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250807T141038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T141038Z
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SUMMARY:The Frankenstein Experience Bath - Show of Strength Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Bristol’s Show of Strength Theatre Company and Bath’s immersive attraction\, Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein\, are bringing back The Frankenstein Experience this summer. \nThe theatrical event includes a one-hour walking tour and entry to Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein. \nThis unique journey reveals Bath’s hidden connection to Frankenstein and offers a behind-the-scenes exploration into Mary Shelley’s life and work. You’ll literally walk in Shelley’s footsteps\, see where she lived and wrote\, and discover the dark secrets behind her legendary creation. \nThe journey concludes at Mary Shelley’s House of Frankenstein\, where guests will be invited to explore the multisensory museum.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-frankenstein-experience-bath-show-of-strength-theatre-10/
LOCATION:Show of Strength Theatre Company
CATEGORIES:Bath Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250828
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTSTAMP:20260504T081246
CREATED:20250807T133846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T133846Z
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SUMMARY:Zuma Puma is… The Clown Arcana at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:For an evening of laughter\, insight and unexpected magic\, The Clown Arcana at The Wardrobe Theatre is the perfect show. \nIt’s created by Zuma Puma\, a Canadian/British ritual clown and comedian. \nShe will be staging a show which brings together spontaneous comedy\, clowning\, interactive games and a collective tarot reading into one immersive performance. \nThe Clown Arcana is based on Zuma’s own hand-crafted taro deck\, used live to guide a real-time tarot reading. \nA live soundscape including DJing and sound effects will be provided by Rowan Quarry. \n“I’ve always loved how tarot can open up new perspectives and invite deeper connection\,” said Zuma. “In The Clown Arcana\, the audience and I co-create the show together\, exploring the moments that arise in real time. It’s unpredictable\, it’s alive\, and it’s always a new show.” \nIdeal for both long-term tarot enthusiasts as well as those new to the practice. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/zuma-puma-is-the-clown-arcana-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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