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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
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SUMMARY:A Noise Annoys - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Jude Simpson brings an hour of uplifting playful poetry\, witty wordplay and silly songs to children in Bristol this May. \nA Noise Annoys was recently nominated for Best Kids Show at Leicester Comedy Festival early this year. \nIt’s been described by audiences as “fantastically funny”. \nShe’s performed with the much-loved Michael Rosen in the past\, who called her work “funny” and “sharp” as well as her being a “terrific performer”. \nYoungsters can expect songs celebrating peanut butter sandwiches\, tongue twisters about naming a pet badger\, alongside a lot of joy and nonsense. \n“I just want people to enjoy themselves and have a laugh together\, but if they go away feeling inspired to play with words\, then my mission is complete\,” Jude says. \nThe show\, which comes to The Wardrobe Theatre\, is aimed at children aged 5 years upwards with their families. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-noise-annoys-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T185452Z
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SUMMARY:Blodwen Rocks the Boat - Blakehay Theatre
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your dream job turns into a dead end – and your escape plan involves a boat? Meet Blodwen: Welsh\, wide-eyed\, and wondering what the hell happened. \nWith original songs\, sharp comedy and a big heart\, Blodwen Rocks the Boat follows one woman’s hilarious journey from burnout to breakthrough.\n\nCreated and performed by Emily Davis – a Welsh singer and actor who’s taken her signature character\, Blodwen\, to stages across the UK – the show is a joyful\, satirical\, and uplifting hour of musical mischief.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/blodwen-rocks-the-boat-blakehay-theatre/
LOCATION:Blakehay Theatre\, BS23 1JZ
CATEGORIES:Blakehay Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T093438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T093438Z
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SUMMARY:Final Major Projects - Presented by Circomedia’s Third-Year Degree Students
DESCRIPTION:Join Circomedia over four nights to experience a mini-festival of new works presented by the  graduating students from their degree programme! \nWith a selection of different acts each night\, this is a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the circus artists of the future as they showcase their circus and performance skills. \nFeatured Image: Bea Blade
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/final-major-projects-presented-by-circomedias-third-year-degree-students-2/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260407T180413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T180413Z
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SUMMARY:Liberace and Liza - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Liberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together\, but that didn’t stop David Saffert & Jillian Snow from creating this wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons.\nSaffert’s dizzying piano skills and Snow’s powerhouse belt team up in Cabaret\, New York\, New York\, Over the Rainbow to surprise covers by Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. There are as many laughs as there are sequins when their Liberace & Liza take hilarious (and sometimes mischievous) turns vying for the spotlight. No matter what\, they both come out winning and audiences are left in awe\, humming and quoting a night they’ll not soon forget.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/liberace-and-liza-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260225T095500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T095500Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Pride presents: SMOKE - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Theatre-maker Alexis Gregory is out on tour this spring with SMOKE. It’s a daring piece of theatre written by Gregory which he will also be performing. The show confronts the hardest issues facing the queer community head on. \nAlex receives an Instagram message from his boyfriend. But his boyfriend has been dead for two years. \nThe two-part show is a fast-paced thriller which follows Alex’s desperate search for the truth in the digital era. It takes him through grief\, psychosis and drug use. \nThe show is performed with the house lights up\, dispensing with theatre’s traditional ‘theatrical frame’. \nFolloing the performance\, organisation You Are Loved\, will host a curated 45 minute panel discussion. This will be unique to each city and create a safe space for collective reflection. \nFeatured Image: Tyler Kelly
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-pride-presents-smoke-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20251104T094752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T094752Z
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SUMMARY:Philosopy of The World - Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nIn Bed With My Brother brings Philosophy of the World to The Weston Studio. \nIt’s inspired by The Shaggs with the show named after their 1969 ‘best word album of all time’. \nIt’s about power\, patriarchy and band t shirts. But mainly about dads. \nIt features questionable mime\, high-intensity dance sequences\, cheap wigs\, jump scares and a well-trained actor. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/philosopy-of-the-world-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:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260407T174147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T174147Z
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SUMMARY:One Breath Before The End - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“Can’t Wait To Leave”. \n“It’s always been the end.” The sky’s on fire and everything’s falling apart. Out of options\, inseparable trio Ash\, Oliver\, and Kieron have retreated to their old childhood hangout to figure out what the plan is – or whether there’s even one at all. That’s until Phoebe turns up. Wanting to talk. Wanting connection. Wanting forgiveness. As the hours tick down\, old grudges are unearthed and tempers flare as the group struggle to come to terms with the decade-long fallout of an event that drove them apart. If all you had was one night\, do you think you could make things right again?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/one-breath-before-the-end-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T091153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091153Z
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SUMMARY:Ensembles - Circomedia’s Second-Year Degree Students
DESCRIPTION:Ensembles Presented by Circomedia’s Second-Year Degree Students. \nDevised by Circomedia’s second year degree students\, Ensembles celebrates the idea of working collaboratively to create a performance about complicity. The performance reveals themes of synchronicity\, discovery and commonality. The process of devising combines contemporary trends in circus and physical theatre with whimsy\, ingenuity and daring. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ensembles-circomedias-second-year-degree-students/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260418T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T170345Z
UID:54612-1778889600-1778975999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko - The Jam Jar
DESCRIPTION:From Mali\, legendary musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with his wife\, the revered griot singer and exceptional vocalist Amy Sacko following the release of Djudjon\, L’Oiseau de Garana (2024)\, their first chart-topping album together. \nConnecting past and present\, this will be a unique\, intimate and extraordinary opportunity to experience a performance that reaches to the very heart of Mali – deeply personal\, expressive\, chamber-style that promises a rare closeness between artists and audience\, a space where each note and lyric resonates deeply.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bassekou-kouyate-amy-sacko-the-jam-jar/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, BS2 9EB
CATEGORIES:The Jam Jar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260402T140839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T140839Z
UID:54414-1779148800-1779321599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Prayers For A Hungry Ghost - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Kiss Witness brings Prayers For A Hungry Ghost to Bristol this spring. \nThe family drama sold out its premiere run at the Barbican Centre last year. \nIn a nightmarish underworld of hungry ghosts\, a migrant family confronts the true cost of their choices. \nThis ensemble production powerfully combines horror\, physical performance\, live cinema\, dark comedy and Chinese mythology — in which ‘hungry ghosts’ are reincarnated souls of those who were greedy or violent in their lives. \nFeatured Image: Ikin Yum
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/prayers-for-a-hungry-ghost-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260418T164239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T164239Z
UID:54604-1779235200-1779321599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Taste - The Jam Jar
DESCRIPTION:An night of experimental performances from the queer East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) community comes to Bristol for the very first time.\n\nKakilang will be bringing Taste to The Jam Jar in May. It’s actually the very first time the event will have taken place outside of London.\n\nTaste will feature a mix of performances covering theatre\, comedy\, music\, spoken word and surprises.\n\nHost\, Miss Dynasty will also be giving a special performance on the evening.\n\n\n\nThe emerging queer artists who are taking part are: \n\nPretty Girl Ping (TIM LYTC and D)\nYiran Liu\, aka Hazed Date\nWan Long Kok 万龙国\n\nWhen the show is finished\, DJ FFINN will be taking to the decks to keep the party going.\n\n\nThe event will be be a safe\, inclusive and fun space.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/taste-the-jam-jar/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, BS2 9EB
CATEGORIES:The Jam Jar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T091523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091523Z
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Down the Rabbit Hole Presented by Circomedia’s Second-Year BTEC Students. \nDown the Rabbit Hole is a bold\, high-energy journey through Wonderland\, reimagining the classic story of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with a spectacular circus twist. \nExpect elegant aerial\, daring acrobatics\, dynamic tumbling\, handstands and juggling\, woven into inventive storytelling and brought to life through a cast of unforgettable characters. From the formidable Queen of Hearts to the chaotic Mad Hatter and the mischievous Tweedledum and Tweedledee\, Wonderland has never looked like this before. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia BTEC
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T083104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083135Z
UID:54695-1779408000-1779494399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Saboteur - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from hit seasons in Australia and New Zealand\, The Saboteur is a high-stakes\, interactive evening of subterfuge\, treachery\, backstabbing and laughs for fans of the whodunnit genre. \nDates: 22 May\, 26 June\, 24 July and 29 August
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-saboteur-bristol-improve-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T074831Z
UID:54672-1779840000-1779926399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Imaginary Adventure Club - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Imaginary Adventure Club – is a fully improvised theatre show which takes suggestions from the children in the audience. The whole adventure will be decided there and then. \nAimed at children from 3- 8 years of age. \nDates: Tuesday 26 May\, Wednesday 27 May\, 04 July and Saturday 01 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/imaginary-adventure-club-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T080856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080856Z
UID:54685-1779926400-1780012799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Fire and Dice - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In Fire & Dice\, you are invited to join a live-play Dungeons & Dragons show\, featuring a cast of improv comedians\, voice actors\, and special guests from distant worlds\, such as Baldur’s Gate\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and Doctor Who \nRuns on 28 May\, 25 June\, 30 July and 27 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fire-and-dice-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T091910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091910Z
UID:54718-1779926400-1780099199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:TRANS/FORM - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:TRANS/FORMPresented by House of Bousse. \nLook inside us\, we know you want to. You’re curious; what makes us tick? What’s between our legs? What is it that makes us… human? \nAre we everything you’ve read about? \nThis is a retaliation against the social dissection of trans bodies\, where our emotions and experiences are splayed on a cold operating table. \nFeatured Image: House of Bousse
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/trans-form-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T073908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T073908Z
UID:54668-1780012800-1780099199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Rock The Tots - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Steph and Craig and their puppet friends come to the Bristol Improv Theatre with live music sessions for families. \nThis event takes youngsters to Hollywood with The Movies theme. \nExpect to hear some fabulous tunes from movies such as Titanic\, Top Gun\, Grease and Ghostbusters. \nThere will be puppets\, comical characters and bubbles in this one hour long session. \nSuitable for children aged 0-10\, and their adults.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/rock-the-tots-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T092615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092615Z
UID:54721-1780617600-1780703999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Curtain Calls - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:The Curtain Calls Presented by In A Pickle Circus & Circomedia. \nHave you heard the nattering and the clattering? The circus is coming to town! \nCreated by a company of our talented graduating BA degree students\, The Curtain Calls is a joyful\, high-energy show that celebrates the extraordinary spirit of circus life. Follow a cast of unforgettable characters as friendships are tested\, romances blossom\, and the whole show lands in quite a pickle. More info & tickets: https://www.circomedia.com/the-curtain-calls/ \nFeatured Image: @flr.photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-curtain-calls-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260407T172847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172847Z
UID:54459-1780704000-1780790399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Bath Vegan Summer Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Vegan Events UK is bringing Bath Vegan Summer Festival to Sound Church. \nDiscover world street food\, ethical brands and the vegan community. \nEach visitor will receive a free pack of Clearspring organic silken tofu. \nFree entry for accompanied under-16s.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bath-vegan-summer-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Festival
CATEGORIES:Bath Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260302T121754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T121754Z
UID:54073-1780790400-1780876799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Wearing The Trousers: the true story of Vesta Tilley - Front Room Weston
DESCRIPTION:Vesta Tilley was one of the most successful cross-dressing music hall stars that most of the world has never heard of. \nSpanning Vesta’s life from childhood to her mid-seventies\, Vesta Tilley has been written for Seizing The Day Company’s diva performer\, Alexandra Pickford. Alex is also in her mid-seventies and will bring the show to life in a series of flashbacks supported by a multi-role cast of three additional actors. \nUsing original music and songs from Vesta Tilley’s playbook and some reworked pieces\, the story leads us from her dotage in Monaco back to her theatre debut aged five\, to the extraordinary People’s Tribute book\, presented to her by Ellen Terry and signed by admirers Charlie Chaplin\, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle\, Harry Houdini and two million members of the public\, to celebrate her career and retirement from the stage.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wearing-the-trousers-the-true-story-of-vesta-tilley-front-room-weston/
LOCATION:Front Room Theatre\, BS23 1FF
CATEGORIES:Front Room Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260402T141456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T141456Z
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SUMMARY:An Ideal Husband - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband comes to Bristol Old Vic this June. The show is a Lyric Hammersmith production in association with Bristol Old Vic. \nThe contemporary production of the classic comedy uncovers the love\, betrayal and scandal that prevails in the rarefied world of modern\, affluent London. \nFeatured Image: Courtney Nathan Phillip
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/an-ideal-husband-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260209T094028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T094028Z
UID:53639-1781136000-1781222399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Aardman in Concert  50 years of Wallace & Gromit\, Shaun the Sheep and Friends at Bristol Beacon
DESCRIPTION:It’s a big birthday in the world of animation this year with Bristol Beacon hosting Carrot Productions’ 50 years of Aardman in Concert -50 years of Wallace & Gromit\, Shaun the Sheep and Friends.\n\nThe first half of the performance is a celebration of the animation company’s fifty year history. It will feature a brand-new montage and score created for the event.\n\nThe second half will be a full screening of A Matter of Loaf and Death – accompanied by the orchestra.\n\nThe event will include a special appearance from Wallace and Gromit.\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/aardman-in-concert-50-years-of-wallace-gromit-shaun-the-sheep-and-friends-at-bristol-beacon/
LOCATION:Bristol Beacon
CATEGORIES:Bristol Beacon & Lantern
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260122T120618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T120618Z
UID:53516-1781337600-1781370000@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Calm Session – Brunel’s SS Great Britain
DESCRIPTION:The sessions have been designed for neurodivergent people\n\n\nA calm session aboard Brunel’s SS Great Britain will be taking place in June. \nThe session has been designed for people who need to visit at quieter times\, particularly benefiting neurodivergent people of all ages. \nStaff at the ship worked with organisations including Bristol Autism Project and Bristol Autism Support to create the right environment. \nAnd it’s not a static session either. Feedback is always gathered to make sure the sessions are best meeting the needs of its visitors. \nFor those familiar with the ship\, you might remember the strong smells aimed at enhancing the visitor experience. There’s also a variety of soundscapes recreating the noises and chatter of what life would be like onboard. \nFor the calm sessions\, loud noises and strong smells will be turned off or reduced. \nThis also includes the use of hand-dryers\, with hand towels provided instead. \nFor those who do find themselves overwhelmed\, there is a dedicated quiet space they can retreat to. \nThe upcoming dates that have been announced for calm session in 2026 are: \nSunday 08 February 10am – 4pm\nThursday 09 April 9.30am – 1pm\nSaturday 13 June 1pm – 5pm
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/calm-session-brunels-ss-great-britain-3/
LOCATION:SS Great Britain\, BS1 6TY
CATEGORIES:Brunel's SS Great Britain
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260418T143740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T144017Z
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SUMMARY:Million Dollar Quartet - Barn Theatre Cirencester
DESCRIPTION:Darren Day stars in Million Dollar Quartet\nThe Barn Theatre in Cirencester has announced that Darren Day will be starring as Sam Phillips in Million Dollar Quartet this summer. \nThe show was inspired by Elvis Presley\, Johnny Cash\, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins. \nIt first played at Barn Theatre in 2022 and is returning to the stage due to overwhelming public demand. \nThe show has a book by Colin Escott and Floyd Mutrux. This production will be directed by Jonathan O’Boyle. \nFurther casting and creatives will be announced shortly. \nIt’s set on the night of 04 December 1956. The four men who walked into a recording studio in Memphis that night went on to shape rock’n’roll music\, changing the direction of popular music forever. \nMillion Dollar Quartet includes the classic songs Blue Suede Shoes\, Fever\, Walk The Line\, Hound Dog. \n \nDarren Day’s musical theatre resume is extensive\, following after winning Opportunity Knocks back in the 80s. \n“I genuinely couldn’t think of more perfect casting\, ” Barn Theatre’s CEO and Artistic Director Iwan Lewis says. \n“Sam Phillips is an iconic figure who played such a pivotal role in shaping the music industry\, and to have this role played by Darren Day\, who has himself taken on some of the most defining roles in musical theatre\, feels incredibly fitting. Our audiences at the Barn are in for a real treat.” \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/million-dollar-quartet-barn-theatre-cirencester/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T092828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092828Z
UID:54724-1781827200-1781999999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:End of Year Show Presented by Circomedia’s First-Year Degree Students
DESCRIPTION:Join Circomedia for an evening of energy\, elegance\, and playful sophistication by their first year degree students. Taking inspiration from the vibrant performance culture of the 1930s\, when vaudeville ruled the stage\, this show reimagines the past through the lens of contemporary circus. We invite you to glimpse the mischievous charm and graceful spectacle that came before us and that continues to inspire performers today. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/end-of-year-show-presented-by-circomedias-first-year-degree-students/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260418T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T113134Z
UID:54562-1782345600-1782431999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Basic Self Care - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:‘In these troubling times\, are you doing enough to take care of yourself? Probably not. No need to worry\, we will do it for you. Join some of Bristol’s top comedic minds for an evening of top notch scripted silliness.’ \nA cast of Bristol’s top improvisers have come together to create sketch show Basic Self Care. \nThe city’s improv community worked together in a series of workshops with a seperate team of sketch writers. Self Care is the result\, a refined series of sketches for what promises to be a hilarious and outrageous performance. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/basic-self-care-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T081512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T081512Z
UID:54688-1782345600-1782431999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Fire and Dice - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In Fire & Dice\, you are invited to join a live-play Dungeons & Dragons show\, featuring a cast of improv comedians\, voice actors\, and special guests from distant worlds\, such as Baldur’s Gate\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and Doctor Who \nRuns on 28 May\, 25 June\, 30 July and 27 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fire-and-dice-bristol-improv-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T083217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083217Z
UID:54698-1782432000-1782518399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Saboteur - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from hit seasons in Australia and New Zealand\, The Saboteur is a high-stakes\, interactive evening of subterfuge\, treachery\, backstabbing and laughs for fans of the whodunnit genre. \nDates: 22 May\, 26 June\, 24 July and 29 August
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-saboteur-bristol-improve-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T093815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T093815Z
UID:54733-1782950400-1783036799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Pride Circus Night - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Pride Circus Night – Presented by Bristol Pride \nRoll Up\, Roll Up – the incredible Bristol Pride Circus returns to Circomedia for one night only! \nJoin us to celebrate Pride\, community and circus with performers from around the globe\, all  bringing you something special. \nPrepare to be dazzled by a gravity-defying\, comedic\, and steamy show filled with circus from  talented and inspiring LGBT+ performers who dare to challenge and amuse you with their  exceptional skills. \nFeatured Image: Vonalina Cake
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/pride-circus-night-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260503T134426
CREATED:20260423T074900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T074900Z
UID:54676-1783123200-1783209599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Imaginary Adventure Club - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Imaginary Adventure Club – is a fully improvised theatre show which takes suggestions from the children in the audience. The whole adventure will be decided there and then. \nAimed at children from 3- 8 years of age. \nDates: Tuesday 26 May\, Wednesday 27 May\, 04 July and Saturday 01 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/imaginary-adventure-club-bristol-improv-theatre-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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