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SUMMARY:LEGO Creativity Workshop Botanicals Theme Bristol
DESCRIPTION:A LEGO Creativity Workshop centered around the theme of Botanicals will be taking place in Bristol this month. \nIt’s the second workshop in an ongoing series which Lego says has been designed to “ignite imagination and nurture valuable social skills.” \n \nFor those who can’t make it\, an online workshop is also taking place in partnership with New York-based horticultural enthusiast Christopher Griffin – AKA Plant Kween. \nThe in-person session is for ages 6-12 years and will be taking place at the LEGO Store Bristol – in Cabot Circus – and at LEGO Store Bristol Cribbs Causeway. \nWorkshops are scheduled for the 15 and 22 June 2025 and priced £5 per person. \nPlaces must be booked and can be done so online at: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/families/creativity
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lego-creativity-workshop-botanicals-theme-bristol-2/
LOCATION:LEGO Store Cribbs Causeway
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Wuthering Heights - New Works Ballet Theatre - Studio 22
DESCRIPTION:New Works Ballet Theatre will performing their production of Wuthering Heights at Studio 22 in Bristol. \nChoreographed by Sarah Sigley\, it’s based on Emily Bronte’s classic\, gothic tale of passion\, betrayal and obsession. \nAdapted and choreographed by company director and founder Sarah Sigley\nMusic by Abel Korzeniowski\nSet by Fiona Grace\nCostumes by Alison Sigley\nLighting and sound by Oscar Legge \nWuthering Heights by New Works Ballet Theatre will be at Studio 22 on Saturday 21 June 2025 \nFor more information about New Works Ballet: https://www.nwbtbristol.com \nBooking details below \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/wuthering-heights-new-works-ballet-theatre-studio-22/
LOCATION:Studio 22
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SUMMARY:Musicals and Mirrorballs at Death Disco
DESCRIPTION:Monthly Musicals and Mirrorballs returns to Death Disco on 19 June 2025 for musical theatre performances and a show tunes disco. \n\nThe event is a must for musical theatre fans. \nThe first part of the evening is dedicated to people singing their own musical theatre songs. \nThe second half is a disco playing musical theatre bangers. \nThe event is hosted by national cabaret icon the Bristol-based Tess Drive. \nThose who want to sing a song on the evening can submit their choices in advance. \nThe night is for over 18s only. \nMusicals and Mirrorballs takes place at Death Disco – on St Stephen’s Street BS1 1EL – from 7pm – 12.30 am on Thursday 15 May 2025 \nFor free tickets and to sing a song if you want\, visit the Headfirst link below. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/musicals-and-mirrorballs-at-death-disco-2/
LOCATION:Death Disco\, BS1 1EL
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SUMMARY:LEGO Creativity Workshop Botanicals Theme Bristol
DESCRIPTION:A LEGO Creativity Workshop centered around the theme of Botanicals will be taking place in Bristol this month. \nIt’s the second workshop in an ongoing series which Lego says has been designed to “ignite imagination and nurture valuable social skills.” \n \nFor those who can’t make it\, an online workshop is also taking place in partnership with New York-based horticultural enthusiast Christopher Griffin – AKA Plant Kween. \nThe in-person session is for ages 6-12 years and will be taking place at the LEGO Store Bristol – in Cabot Circus – and at LEGO Store Bristol Cribbs Causeway. \nWorkshops are scheduled for the 15 and 22 June 2025 and priced £5 per person. \nPlaces must be booked and can be done so online at: https://www.lego.com/en-gb/families/creativity
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lego-creativity-workshop-botanicals-theme-bristol/
LOCATION:LEGO Shop Bristol\, BS1 3BX
CATEGORIES:Family Events
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SUMMARY:Wuthering Heights – New Works Ballet Theatre – Rondo Theatre
DESCRIPTION:New Works Ballet Theatre will performing their production of Wuthering Heights at The Rondo Theatre\, Bath. \nChoreographed by Sarah Sigley\, it’s based on Emily Bronte’s classic\, gothic tale of passion\, betrayal and obsession. \nAdapted and choreographed by company director and founder Sarah Sigley\nMusic by Abel Korzeniowski\nSet by Fiona Grace\nCostumes by Alison Sigley\nLighting and sound by Oscar Legge \nWuthering Heights by New Works Ballet Theatre will be at The Rondo Theatre in Bath on 14 June 2025 \nFor more information about New Works Ballet: https://www.nwbtbristol.com \nBooking details below
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wuthering-heights-new-works-ballet-theatre-rondo-theatre/
LOCATION:The Rondo Theatre Bath\, BA1 6RT
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SUMMARY:Shirley Valentine at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Emma Smart returns to the Clifton theatre with Russell’s iconic play\nWilly Russell’s iconic play Shirley Valentine\, will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre this June. \nThe one-woman show is produced by Andi Ford of ProAct Theatre and directed by Steve Woolley. \nActor Emma Smart\, takes on the role of Shirley. It’s likely to be a thoroughly entertaining performance having seen Emma in action at the Clifton theatre before. \n \nShirley Valentine is a comedy drama following the empowering journey taken by a middle-aged working class woman. \nWhen her friend wins a holiday for two in Greece\, she packs her bags and heads off for rest and relaxation. What she finds is everything that was missing from her life in England\, deciding not to return. \n“We’re telling a story that still resonates deeply today\,” director Steve Woolley says. “Shirley isn’t just a character—she’s every woman who’s ever questioned her place\, her worth\, or the life she’s built.” \nShirley Valentine will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre from 10-14 June 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
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LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
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SUMMARY:Buff at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Edinburgh Festival hit Buff\, is on UK tour which will be coming to Tobacco Factory Theatres this June. \nThe one-man play\, performed by Jamal Franklin\, follows a plus-sized\, gay primary school teacher. He decides to sublet his flat to a ‘buff’ Instagram model after a bad break-up from a six-year relationship. \nBuff is described as both ‘funny yet poignant’\, exploring LGBTQ themes with hook-up culture and the challenge of body image pressures\, social media jealousy leading to self-acceptance. \nWriter Ben Fensome says: “BUFF came out of a discussion Scott and I had about contemporary LGBTQ theatre and who usually gets featured in those stories\, which actors get cast\, what marketing usually looks like etc. We wanted to explore a character that we hadn’t seen be centred before and out of that discussion our character in BUFF was born. We’ve been really blown away by the response from LGBTQ audiences who have related to us how they haven’t really seen a character be centred like this particularly in queer theatre. I hope it is a call out for the community to look out for each other more\, and the centre point of that is of course\, the ability to love and accept ourselves.” \nCast and Creatives\nMan – Jamal Franklin\nDirector – Scott Le Crass\nWriter – Ben Fensome\nProducer – Emmerson And Ward Productions \nBuff will be a Tobacco Factory Theatres on 07 June 2025 \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
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LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
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SUMMARY:Shirley Knot the Siren at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Shirley Knot – The Siren\, will be coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre in Clifton this summer. Audiences can expect a one-woman musical comedy cabaret show shining a light on the issues of ageing. \nShirley Knot – AKA Debbie Bridge – is a New Yorker who finds herself “Washed Up” on the British coastline. \nBased on the story of A Little Mermaid\, Shirley\, a ‘vivacious older siren’ refuses to be defined by age or circumstance. \nShe has hit breaking point\, living in an underwater society that no longer sees her – and she is fed right up with towing the fishing line. \nShirley has now decided to come on land and tell her story. \nThe show is described as a celebration of resilience and empowerment. Told through music\, comedy and poignant storytelling\, Shirley refuses to be defined by her age or circumstance. \nThe show has been created by Debbie Bridge\, an operatically trained singer who has worked internationally acting\, in opera and stage work – which has included the West End\, Royal Festival Hall and D’Oyly Carte. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nThe show has been produced by Bridge Tea House Pop Up Theatre –  a professional theatre company set up by Debbie herself. The company aims to bring new works to the stage – or a fresh new way of staging classic works. \nYou can find out more on Debbie Bridge’s website here: https://singing.debbiebridge.com/about/bridge-tea-house-pop-up-theatre/ \nShirley Knot the Siren will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre on 06 June 2025
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/shirley-knot-the-siren-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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SUMMARY:Cutting Out at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bristol based artist and activist Viv Gordon\, will be coming to Tobacco Factory Theatres in June with her solo play Cutting Out. \nViv is an artist and campaigner whose work is grounded in her lived experience as a Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) survivor. She is Artistic Director of Viv Gordon Company – an arts and social justice organisation creating art and performance to increase the voice and visibility for and with CSA survivors. \nHer show – Cutting Out – is a performance piece set within an installation of hundreds of cut out dolls hanging up and joined at the hands. They come from audiences seeing her shows who have been invited to cut out more dolls to add to the existing ones already on stage. The chain of dolls grows by each performance and workshop. \n  \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nPhotography by Ed Felton \n  \nThrough the performance aspect of the show\, Viv navigates the act of remembering her experiences as a child with what happened next. \nAlongside the cutting out of the dolls\, the performance unites an emerging community of survivors and allies through creative expression and freedom. \n“From being alone in a vacuum of silence\, to creating a whole company that’s about art making\, writing and performing has been an incredible journey\,” Viv Gordon says. \n“It is wonderful to perform ‘Cutting Out’ as it means so much to me to say it all out loud and connect deeply with the audience. Collective witnessing of these stories is the first step in making change. Yes\, there is truth and horror in the vast number of Child Abuse Survivors reported\, but with humanity and being together\, revelling in words and images\, we can join in simple creative acts of resistance and build a giant paper chain of hope.” \nCutting Out will be at Gloucester Guildhall 20-21 May and Tobacco Factory Theatres from 05 – 07 June 2025 \nThe age recommendation of the show is aged 16 upwards. The work speaks about experiences of child sexual abuse. See Tobacco Factory Theatres content warning for further information. \nCast and Creatives\nWriter & Performer – Viv Gordon\nDirector & Co-Writer – Tom Roden\nMusic Composer – Thomas Johnson\nDesigner – Imogen Harvey-Lewis\nLighting Designer – Chris Swain\nProducer – Kate McStraw\nProduction Manager – Simon Langley\nMarketing & Comms – Bethan Williams & Cushla Gordon Simpson\nWellbeing Support – Rachel Hole & Kate Elgood\nAccess PA – Lisa Hall \nPhotography – Ed Felton \nFor more information about the Viv Gordon Company\, visit: vivgordoncompany.co.uk \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 \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/cutting-out-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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SUMMARY:Clean Slate at the White Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Clean Slate\, by Louisa Marshall and Amber Charlie Conroy\, will be at the White Theatre in Bristol this June. \nIt’s a chance to see a brand new work in progress performance followed by a feedback forum for the two theatre makers. \nThe Bristol-based pair make what they call ‘socially engaged comedy’ which is rooted in research and rage\, as well as real-life experiences. \nThe show is in the final stages of its development ahead of a run at the Riverside Studios in London. Excitingly for the pair\, it will then go to the Summerhall for the Edinburgh Fringe this year. \nThe show has been created in collaboration with Cultural Studies scholar and world-leading audience researcher Dr Kirsty Sedgman at the University of Bristol. \nClean Slate is described as a ‘darkly comic’ piece of theatre which is ‘highly interative’. \nIt explores the effects of weaponised incompetence and unpaid domestic labour. \n‘Blowjobs\, Bleach\, and Beef Bourguignon. A woman’s domestic life crumbles as she is pushed to breaking point by her boyfriend’s relentless domestic incompetence –– and you’ve been cast as the boyfriend. She navigates the full weight of cooking\, cleaning\, planning\, and hosting while questioning how much more she can take. Clean Slate refuses to let you sit comfortably in the dark; it drags you into the mess. You’re not merely watching – you’re a witness\, a confidante\, an unwilling participant. One moment\, you’re laughing; the next\, the air is thick with something unspoken. How many plates can pile up before they start being thrown?’ \nClean Slate will be at the White Theatre on 05 June 2025 \nBooking information below \n\n\nCast and Creatives\nWriter/performer – Louisa Marshall\nWriter/director – Amber Charlie Conroy \n  \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/clean-slate-at-the-white-theatre/
LOCATION:The White Theatre\, Cantock's Close\, Bristol\, BS8 1UP
CATEGORIES:White Theatre
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SUMMARY:Lil Wenker: BANGTAIL at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:At The Wardrobe Theatre this June is Lil Wenker\, who is coming to the Old Market venue with debut clown show Bangtail. \nThe show brings together traditional clowning\, audience interaction and storytelling\, for a loving and hilarious homage to Spaghetti Westerns. \nThe Baddest Cowboy in Texas roots ‘n’ toots from the mightiest mountains to the sauciest saloons. When a Badder Cowboy-er Texas-er rides into town and steals his title\, he finds himself directionless. Our hero must then reconcile his past and present to discover his true purpose. \nIt’s been created by clown\, actor and writer Lil Wenker and directed by theatre maker and graduate of Graduate of École Jacques Lecoq\, Cecily Nash. \nBangtail debuted in Edinburgh last year\, selling out its entire run. It then transferred to the Soho Theatre before touring in the US. \nFresh from the Adelaide Fringe and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival\, Bangtail comes to The Wardrobe Theatre this June. \n  \n  \n \nLil Wenker: BANGTAIL will be at The Wardrobe Theatre on 05 June 2025 \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lil-wenker-bangtail-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare Between The Sheets - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Actor\, Performer\, poet and musician Edward Derbyshire\, will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre this week with solo show Shakespeare between the Sheets. \n\nDerbyshire has produced a range of such shows that takes a character from a Shakespeare play and develops their backstory. \nIt’s told using both modern English as well as Shakespeare’s words. Woven through the piece is live and original piano music. \nMalvolio between the Sheets brings together farce\, slapstick and even contains a puppet show in spoken Chinese as it tells the character’s tragicomic story. \nThe show asks – is it ever right to judge upon appearances? \nFor more information about Shakespeare Between The Sheets: https://shakespearesheets.com/ \n\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/shakespeare-between-the-sheets-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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SUMMARY:The Wheel of Nouns at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Wheel of Nouns is a new\, one-person cabaret-comedy about The Gender Fairy and their quest to turn everyone in the world trans…(well sort of). Using a spinning game show wheel\, and the idea that any noun could be a gender. \nThe Gender Fairy invites people to volunteer to have their gender “transed” in a silly\, low stakes way. \nAs the game progresses\, however\, we start to see the cracks in The Gender Fairy’s plan\, and find out just why they’ve embarked on this chaotic quest in the first place. \nPart stand-up\, part theatre\, part game show\,  The Wheel of Nouns illustrates the flexibility of the language we use to define ourselves\, and invites people to revel in their right to choose who they are. \nThe Wheel of Nouns will be at The Wardrobe Theatre on 04 June 2025 \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
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SUMMARY:Verbal Diary The Mission Theatre Bath
DESCRIPTION:Verbal Diary\, will be coming to The Mission Theatre this June as part of the Bath Fringe Festival. \n\n\n\nThe feel-good show was written by John Otway and Paul Bradley in 1984. It was originally produced by Rik Mayll and features original music by John Otway. \n\n\n\nComedian and actor Tom Johnson has worked with Otway to revive the musical comedy which ran at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. Now it’s going on tour. \n\n\n\nThe story follows Gordon\, a photographer who decides to take charge of his life after everything falls apart. \n\n\n\nIn the process\, he starts to keep a diary and aims to get a girlfriend – Cheryl – his new flatmate. \n\n\n\nBut flatmates Phil and Tristam – alongside Cheryl – have other ideas. They’re reading his diary\, anticipating his every move. \n\n\nFor more information about Verbal Diary\, visit: http://www.verbaldiaryshow.co.uk/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/verbal-diary-the-mission-theatre-bath/
LOCATION:The Mission Theatre\, BA1 1UF
CATEGORIES:The Mission Theatre Bath
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250601
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SUMMARY:Ignacio Lopez - Señor Self-Destruct at the Hen & Chicken
DESCRIPTION:Popular international comedian Ignacio Lopez\, has added an extra Bristol date to his Señor Self-Destruct tour. \nAfter selling out his first date\, an additional performance was added to keep up with demand. \nThe comedian is a regular feature on TV\, having taken part in shows such as Live at the Apollo\, Have I got News For You and QI. \nLopez’s show sees him on a mission to destroy himself in order to build a ‘better version’. \n“I set out to write a show about self improvement because I’ve truly destroyed my body and mind performing stand-up comedy\,” he says. \n“It’s time I sorted myself out\, but not before I spend another 5 months traveling up and down the UK on public transport\, eating terrible food and not getting any sleep. The world is on fire and I can’t fix that but I will tell you my best jokes about British tourists\, Spanish horror stories and the origins of music festivals. Also I try to do a cockney accent at one point\, which is worth the price of admission alone.” \nIgnacio Lopez – Señor Self-Destruct will be at the Hen & Chicken on 31 May 2025 \nFeatured Image: Michelle Huggleston
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ignacio-lopez-senor-self-destruct-at-the-hen-chicken/
LOCATION:Hen & Chicken\, BS3 1JF
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Hen & Chicken
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250531
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SUMMARY:Down To The Felt - Pegg Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:A brand new piece of writing exploring a contemporary totalitarian dictatorship which has criminalised homosexuality will be playing in Bristol ahead of a run at Edinburgh this year. \nWritten by Jude Burrows and Claudia Osborne\, Down to the Felt will be at the Pegg Theatre this May. \nAilith\, her husband Ethan\, and his lover Gabriel live happily together\, working to protect the two men’s relationship. Yet\, as Ailith’s most recent defence case leaves their now-illegal relationships exposed\, they are forced to choose between conformity and their love. \n  \nCast and Creatives\nGabriel – Jude Burrows\nEthan – Sam Bain\nAilith – Lizzie Kilbride\nWritten by Jude Burrows and Claudia Osborne\nProducer Libby Connor \n  \nMatinee performance: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-pegg-theatre/fri-30-may-down-to-the-felt-matinee-130873#e130873 \nEvening Performance: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/the-pegg-theatre/fri-30-may-down-to-the-felt-evening-130874#e130874 \nFor more information about Two Birds Theatre: https://linktr.ee/twobirdstheatreco
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/down-to-the-felt-pegg-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Pegg Theatre
CATEGORIES:Pegg Studio
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250528
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
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SUMMARY:Extra Ordinary by Emily Henry at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Behind the Door Productions will be bringing brand new writing Extra Ordinary by Emily Henry to the Alma Tavern Theatre this May.   \nExtra Ordinary\, follows Max and Rachel as they consider the news that their unborn baby has Down’s Syndrome\, a genetic condition which adds an extra copy of chromosome 21.   \nThe play explores the differing perspectives of both expectant mother and father as they consider how all of three of their lives will change.   \nExtra Ordinary questions the effects of genetic testing and the impact it has on diversity   \nFor more information about Behind the Door Productions\, visit: https://www.behindthedoorproductions.co.uk/ \n\n\n\nHome: https://backstagebristol.com/Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/chopsybristol.bsky.socialTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@chopsybristolttFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backstagebristolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/chopsybaby
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/extra-ordinary-by-emily-henry-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250526
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T094138Z
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SUMMARY:An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo
DESCRIPTION:Choir Boy Productions brings Ned Blackburn’s An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo\, to the Alma Tavern Theatre. \nThe show picked up a Bobby award during its sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe last year. \nIt’s now on a tour\, calling into the Clifton theatre this May. \nThe show follows the life of a young gay man in his last year of a rather strict boarding school. \nBritney-loving Johnny ambles through his daily life\, failing to fit into the school’s mould. \nWith dreams of being a gay-tragedy\, everything changes when he meets charming and confident rugby lad Harry. \nAn Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo comes to the Alma Tavern Theatre this May \nThe show blends comedy with shame as it tells the story of a queer young man navigating masculinity\, Grindr and an institution ‘rife with shame’. \nIt aims to create a space for queer and non-queer audience members to reflect upon their time at school and how they had to navigate their own identity within the environment. \n Directed by Meg Bowron and Josh Stainer \nProduced by Lizzie Hawke
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/an-adequate-abridgement-of-boarding-school-life-as-a-homo/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250524
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
CREATED:20250502T213111Z
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SUMMARY:The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference at the Front Room Theatre Weston Super Mare
DESCRIPTION:Witty and thought-provoking theatre – The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference – will be coming to the Front Room Theatre in Weston Super Mare this May. \nThe show takes a look at human history and our collective responsibility towards both nature and ourselves through three AI Bots. \nIt’s told through dance\, comedy\, puppetry and TV and also utilises audience interaction through their personal internet enabled smart phones. \nThe show comes from Psychonaut Theatre. It’s both created and performed by Francesca Fatichenti\, Christof Hofer and Arielle Zilkha. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n \nThe theatre company will also be running a bookable\, free workshop about incorporating interactive and technological elements into shows for performance makers. \nBoth show and workshop are bookable through the Front Room Theatre website. \nYou can find out more about Psychonaut Theatre here: https://www.psychonauttheatre.com/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-w-i-g-of-life-a-conference-at-the-front-room-theatre-weston-super-mare/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
CREATED:20250512T085108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T085108Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Summer Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:World leading theatre school’s summer festival starts this May\nThe Bristol Old Vic Theatre School Summer Festival launches this month. The highly anticipated event will feature eight contemporary plays presented as four double-bills and taking place over four weeks. \nAll of the plays will feature actors graduating from the theatre school. And\, each play has been directed\, designed and produced by the school’s creative and technical students. \nEach performance takes place in the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic. \n  \nWeek 1 \nFoxfinder by Dawn King\nDirector – Rafael Solimeno-Harris\nDesigner  – Miroslaw Kusz\nCast – Peter Devlin\, George Lorimer\, Lotte Pearl \nThe Effect by Lucy Prebble\nDirector – Lara Lawman\nDesigner – Alfie Packham\nCast – Ebube Chukwuma\, Violet Morris \n22 – 24 May 2025 \nWeek 2 \nBallyturk by Enda Walsh\nDirector – Florence Carr-Jones\nDesigner – Bobby Joynes\nCast – Isaac Green\, Joshua Hogan\, Tyler Pringle \nWild East by April De Angelis\nDirector – Chris Sims\nDesigner – Miranda Cattermole\nCast – Tom Brace-Jenkins\, Ellie Carnaby\, Tamzin Khan \n29 – 31 May 2025 \nWeek 3 \nDeposit by Matt Hartley\nDirector – Amy Iles\nDesigner – Katie Evans\nCast – Sunny Chung\, Kieran Devine\, Oscar Gough\, Molly Watton Williams \nRevolt. She Said. Revolt Again by Alice Birch\nDirector – Ella Strauss\nDesigner – Lillyanna Bryan\nCast – Emaan Durrani\, Sam Grove\, Emily Hurst\, Spike Maxwell \n05 – 07 June 2025 \nWeek 4 \nSplendour by Abi Morgan\nDirector – Imogen Lilley\nDesigner – Ryan Webster\nCast – Sasha McCabe\, Lili Mohammad\, Tesni Richards\, Maiya Louise Thapar \nThis Is Living by Liam Borret\nDirector – Julie Shelton\nDesigner – Finn O’Grady\nCast – Ellie Spooner\, George Usher \n12 – 14 June 2025 \n  \nFor full information about times\, dates\, shows and casting\, visit the Bristol Old Vice website: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/mini-series/bristol-old-vic-theatre-school-summer-festival
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-old-vic-theatre-school-summer-festival-2025/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250523
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SUMMARY:Stuart Laws Has To Be Joking? at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Comedian Stuart Laws is taking his comedy show on a tour which will be coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre this May. \nLaws is a performer and writer-director as well as a comedian. His Has To Be Joking show takes the audience on a journey after receiving an autism diagnosis in recent years. \n  \n\nPhotography – Ed moore \n  \nThe show will cover relationships\, feature big pigs\, out of place horses\, a comparison between British and American toilets\, and why Colombian conveniences are a different ball game altogether. \nLaws received 9 four star reviews at last year’s Edinburgh Festival and a British Comedy Guide Recommendation. \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/stuart-laws-has-to-be-joking-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
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SUMMARY:Marshmallow Me by Rosie Pepper at Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:New writing from Rosie Pepper\, brings to the stage a heartfelt and uplifting piece of theatre. It delves into the difficulties young people can experience in pursuit of their dream of becoming an actor. \nRuby is a young girl who grew up in Scarborough. In order to further her acting career\, she made the move to London\, hopeful of bright lights and living the dream. \nThe move was challenging. Opportunities were there\, but\, so was culture shock\, unstable housing and financial struggles – which resulted in an eating disorder taking her down a dark path. \n  \n \nThough therapy sessions\, true love and work\, she came back stronger than before. \nMarshmallow Me\, is described as ‘heartfelt’ and ‘hilarious’. \nThe theatre company has partnered with charity SEED (Support and Empathy for people with Eating Disorders). \nThey will be raising awareness as well as funds for the charity. \nMarshmallow Me will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre on 20 May 2025 \nCast and Creatives\nWritten by Rosie Pepper\nPerformed by Rosie Pepper\nDirected by Scott Le Crass\nLighting Design by Rachel E Cleary\nSound Design by Raffaela Pancucci\nProduced by Joe Brown\nStage Management by Meghan Bartual Smyth \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/marshmallow-me-by-rosie-pepper-at-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250521
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
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SUMMARY:Disconnect by Eightball Productions at Loco Klub
DESCRIPTION:Eightball Productions returns to the stage this year with brand new show disconnect. \nThe Bristol-based theatre company describe it as a ‘kaleidoscopic exploration’ of the role the internet plays in polarising and isolating young people regarding gender politics. disconnect comes at the subject from an intersectional feminist viewpoint. \n \nAudiences should expect a ‘boundary pushing’ and ‘innovative’ approach to the subject. \nThe company sold out a run both in Bristol at the Edinburgh Fringe last year with their first show Flytrap. \ndisconnect will be at the Loco Klub on the 19 and 20 May 2025 \n\nFor more information about Eightball Productions: https://linktr.ee/eightballproductions \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/disconnect-by-eightball-productions-at-loco-klub/
LOCATION:Loco Klub\, BS1 6QH
CATEGORIES:Loco Klub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
CREATED:20250225T110800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110800Z
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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Closer Each Day is on season 30 and celebrated its 250th performance in February 2025. \nThe world’s longest running narrative show is an uplifting and hilarious soap opera full of all the storylines and characters you love and love to hate.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day-at-the-wardrobe-theatre-5/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250517T163000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T183349Z
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SUMMARY:JPT Theatre To Appear at the UK Community Theatre Festivals Federation Western Area Final
DESCRIPTION:JPT Theatre has made it through to the UK Community Theatre Festivals Federation Western Area Final.  \nThe event takes place at 2pm on Saturday 17 May 2025 at The Merlin Theatre in Frome. \nThe company will be performing Tony Domaille’s chilling one act play I Know A Place. \nThe company includes Alex Nixon\, Phil Domaille\, Sarah Cully Morgan and Sarah Wiggins. \nThe six month long competition holds regional heats culminating in a Grand Final. \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 \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/jpt-theatre-to-appear-at-the-uk-community-theatre-festivals-federation-western-area-final/
LOCATION:Merlin Theatre Frome\, BA11 2HG
CATEGORIES:The Merlin Theatre Frome
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
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SUMMARY:Jonny & The Baptists - The Happiness Index - Curzon Cinema and Arts
DESCRIPTION:Jonny & The Baptists are taking their show The Happiness Index on a UK tour – which will be coming to Curzon Cinema and Arts in May. \nThe acclaimed Edinburgh hit\, is a musical comedy exploring connections between personal tragedy\, government austerity and mental health. \nThe show is a mix of comedy\, post-modern absurdity and raw emotional honesty – featuring witty and anthemic musical numbers. \nJonny Donahoe and Paddy Gervers have joined forces for the show\, which takes its title from David Cameron’s attempt at measuring the happiness of the British population. \nThe show has been developed alongside award-winning theatre-maker James Rowland and produced by Impatient Productions. \nThere will be two shows on the evening\, with a work-in-progress following The Happiness Index. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/jonny-the-baptists-the-happiness-index-curzon-cinema-and-arts/
LOCATION:Curzon Cinema & Arts\, Clevedon\, BS21 6NN
CATEGORIES:Curzon Cinema and Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250628T170000
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SUMMARY:Educating Rita at the Barn Theatre Cirencester
DESCRIPTION:Opening this month at Barn Theatre in Cirencester is Willy Russell’s Educating Rita. The production comes from Built by Barn and is directed by Stephen Unwin. \nThe classic British play follows 26-year-old Rita. She’s a working class hairdresser with dreams of breaking free from her routine life. Signing up to attend an Open University course\, she meets Frank. He’s a disillusioned middle aged academic who describes himself as “an appalling teacher”. \nThe funny and life affirming play brings together a clash of two worlds leading to a journey of rediscovery for both of them. \nCast and Creatives\nFrank – Justin Edwards\nRita – Ellie Clayton \nWritten by Willy Russell\nDirected by Stephen Unwin\nSound Design – John Leonard\nLighting Design – Ben Ormerod \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/educating-rita-at-the-barn-theatre-cirencester/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T003000
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SUMMARY:Musicals and Mirrorballs at Death Disco
DESCRIPTION:Brand new event Musicals and Mirrorballs launches this May.\n\nThe event is a must for musical theatre fans.\n\nThe first part of the evening is dedicated to people singing their own musical theatre songs.\n\nThe second half is a disco playing musical theatre bangers\n\nThe event is hosted by national cabaret icon the Bristol-based Tess Drive\n\nThose who want to sing a song on the evening can submit their choices in advance on the form\n\nThe night is for over 18s only and there will be drinks offers running until 8pm.\n\nMusicals and Mirrorballs takes place at Death Disco – on St Stephen’s Street BS1 1EL – from 7pm – 12.30 am on Thursday 15 May 2025
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/musicals-and-mirrorballs-at-death-disco/
LOCATION:Death Disco\, BS1 1EL
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Cabaret
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
CREATED:20250404T121133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T121133Z
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SUMMARY:The Beautiful Future is Coming at Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:The Beautiful Future is Coming\, a fast paced\, funny and inventive look at the climate crisis across 250 years will be at Bristol Old Vic this spring. \nThe play is written by Flora Wilson Brown and directed by Nancy Medina. \nThe cast includes James Bradwell as Malcom\, Rosie Dwyer as Ana\, Michael Salami as Dan\, Nina Singh as Claire\, Phoebe Thomas as Eunice and Matt Whitchurch as John. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-beautiful-future-is-coming-at-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
DTSTAMP:20260504T163848
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T171546Z
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SUMMARY:Section 28 and Me by Tom Marshman at The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:Tom Marshman returns to the stage with a brand new piece of writing for 2025 – Section 28 and Me. \nThe show explores queer stories around the effects that Section 28 had on the LGBTQIA+ community. \nSection 28 was a piece of legislation which came into effect in May 1988 during Margaret Thatcher’s time as Prime Minister\, lasting as late as 2003. It stated that local authorities in England\, Scotland and Wales must not promote homosexuality\, promote the teaching of the acceptability\, not publish materials with the intention of promoting homosexuality. \n \n  \nTheatre-maker Tom Marshman asks what the impact of growing up under this legislation was. As well as drawing on his own personal reflections\, he asked queer and intergenerational communities what their stories were. \nDescribed as ‘playful’ and ‘heartfelt’\, Tom Marshman excels at creating insightful theatre so this is definitely one to  watch. \nFor more information about Tom Marshman\, visit: https://www.tommarshman.com/ \nCast and Creatives\nWritten and Performed by Tom Marshman\nProduced by Sarah Warden\nLight Design byRyan O’Shea\nSound Designer – Jen Bell\, Adam Combes\, Bernie Hodges\nDirector – Laura Dannequin\nOutside Eye – Jen Bell\, Caroline Williams\nDramaturg – Ben Buratta\nCostume – Julian Smith\nTech – Ryan O’Shea\nAccess support – Iman Sultan West \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/section-28-and-me-by-tom-marshman-at-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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