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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
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-wheel-of-nouns-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250404T121133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T121133Z
UID:49647-1747267200-1749340799@backstagebristol.com
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:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250512T171511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T171546Z
UID:50096-1747267200-1747526399@backstagebristol.com
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250502T204524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T111638Z
UID:49942-1747267200-1747439999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference at the Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Witty and thought-provoking theatre – The W.I.G. of Life: A Conference – will be coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre in Bristol 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. \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 Alma Tavern 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-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250515
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250218T174649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T174649Z
UID:49246-1747094400-1747267199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Freddie Hayes: The Magic Lady at The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Freddie Hayes: The Magic Lady returns to The Wardrobe Theatre this May. \nThe Magic Lady\, a haphazard showbiz loon enters the Magic Circle after years as a glamorous assistant\, stepping out of the shadows cast by famous magicians and into the spotlight to tread the boards once more. It is a faux magic comedy show featuring puppetry\, camp surprises\, body popping\, levitation\, exorcisms and hypnotism.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/freddie-hayes-the-magic-lady-at-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250325T093322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T093322Z
UID:49567-1746489600-1746921599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Frankenstein (On a Budget) – The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
DESCRIPTION:Lamphouse Theatre returns to Bristol with their brand new show Frankenstein (On a Budget). \nThe show is brought to the stage by the same team as War of the Worlds (On a Budget) with funny man Tom Fox once again playing all the parts. \nExpect one man with cardboard props\, clowning and original music in this Hammer horror homage. \nFeatured Image: Thomas Byron Photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/frankenstein-on-a-budget-the-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250511
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250317T181337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T181337Z
UID:49451-1746489600-1746921599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Bristol Musical Comedy Club - Legally Blonde the Musical
DESCRIPTION:BMCC is staging Legally Blonde the Musical at the Redgrave Theatre this May. \nFollowing on from the successes of Big Fish (2023) and Pippin (2024)\, BMCC is delighted to be bending and snapping with our production of Legally Blonde The Musical. Based on the movie it follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.  The musical is action packed\, filled to bursting with fabulously camp and memorable songs. \nElle Woods appears to have it all. Her life is turned upside down when her boyfriend Warner dumps her so he can attend Harvard Law. Determined to get him back\, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious law school. While there\, she struggles with peers\, professors and her ex. With the support of some new friends\, though\, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world \nDoors open 30 minutes before the performance start time. \nAge Recommendation: 12+ (under 18s must be accompanied by a parent or guardian) \nApprox Running Time: 2 hours\, 30 minutes  (with interval) \n*£1.30 booking fee will be added per ticket \n\n\nTickets at: https://redgravetheatre.com/event/2025/05/legally-blonde/2062/
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-musical-comedy-club-legally-blonde-the-musical/
LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250225T110551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110551Z
UID:49299-1746403200-1746489599@backstagebristol.com
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-4/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250503T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250214T125331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T125331Z
UID:49194-1746259200-1746291600@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:That’ll Be The Day - Weston Playhouse
DESCRIPTION:That’ll Be The Day has embarked on its 39th spring tour\, taking in lots of local dates as it works it way around the country. \nThe show celebrates pop culture from the 1950s through to the 1980s. It’s packed full of nostalgic hits from the live band to include The Ronettes\, The Beatles\, Cliff Richard\, ABBA and Tom Jones. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/thatll-be-the-day-weston-playhouse/
LOCATION:Weston Playhouse\, BS23 1HP
CATEGORIES:Regional
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250328T132034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T132034Z
UID:49613-1746230400-1746316799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Rodney Black: Who Cares? It’s Working\, comes from Full Frontal Theatre. \nThe interrogation of comedy follows up and coming controversial stand-up Rodney Black who is at the peak of his career. \nDividing public opinion\, he both titillates and aggravates audiences in equal measure. \nA violent crime committed by one of his Super Fans leaves him grappling with the ethical implications of his new found spotlight. \nThe theatre company asks ‘where we might draw the line between what is actually ‘just kidding’ and who is masking malicious intent.’ It questions the ‘complications and responsibilities’ that come with ‘influence’. \nIt’s the second play by Sadie Pearson\, also writer of To Watch A Man Eat. Together with actor director and theatre maker Hen Ryan and producer Grace Shropshire\, the three make up Full Frontal Theatre.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/rodney-black-who-cares-its-working-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre,Bristol Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250203T161715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T161715Z
UID:49034-1746057600-1746316799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Circomedia BA Final Major Projects Shows
DESCRIPTION:Witness the next generation of circus talent at Circomedia’s mini-festival of new works\, presented by their graduating Circus and Physical Theatre students. With a different line up each night including aerial skills\, acrobatics\, juggling and more\, come along and support their 3rd year class as they showcase the world-class skills they have developed through their time at the UK’s first circus academy!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-ba-final-major-projects-shows/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250504
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250204T134510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T134510Z
UID:49079-1745971200-1746316799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Bristol Musical Theatre - Curtains - Redgrave Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Colonial Theatre. \nBoston. \n1959. \nThe curtain is about to go up\, but the real drama is happening backstage! \nWith a disastrous opening night\, a resentful cast and a murdered leading lady\, everyone’s a suspect; but the show must go on! \nEnter Detective Frank Cioffi – a man with an eye for crime and a heart for drama . Frank must solve the murder\, save the show and perhaps even get the girl. \nBristol Musical Theatre brings to life (and death) this hilarious hidden gem of a show by Holmes\, Kander and Ebb. Can you solve the murder before the curtain closes? Join us to test your sleuthing skills as you sit back and enjoy music\, dance and drama to die for!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-musical-theatre-curtains-redgrave-theatre/
LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250319T095058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T095058Z
UID:49518-1745539200-1746403199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival returns in 2025 with a 10-day programme from April 25 to May 04\, featuring readings\, workshops\, slams\, walking tours\, open mics\, and a poetry and performance retreat. \nThe 2025 theme\, Weird and Wild\, explores nature\, rewilding\, and otherness through poetry. \nThe festival will also celebrate key literary anniversaries\, including Coleridge and Wordsworth’s 130-year connection to Bristol and 225 years of Lyrical Ballads Volume II\, linking Romantic poetry to modern environmental themes. \nWorld-renowned poets and local talent will participate\, making it a vibrant\, inclusive celebration of poetry. \nEvents will be in-person and live-streamed\, ensuring accessibility with BSL\, captioned events\, and wheelchair-friendly venues. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lyra-bristol-poetry-festival-2025/
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250407T120507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T142454Z
UID:49652-1745452800-1745711999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:WILT Spielman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:New production company Segments\, is bringing Jazz Summerhayes’ Wilt\, to the Spielman Theatre this month. \n Nadia and Elliott are returning home after the funeral of Nadia’s father. The pair don’t know how to cope with the loss and so we watch their relationship go through the five stages of grief. They uncover each other’s secrets and wrongdoing’s as we learn that Nadia may be losing her father a second time…    \nThis beautiful and ugly story of grief in all its wholeness is an ode to anyone who has been told that ‘it will all get better’ when that feels impossible. \nWILT is bursting with moments of all emotions so that everyone can see something of their experience of loss within it. \nExploring connection\, guilt\, innocence\, and fragility\, through the lens of comedy\, Wiltreturns to the Tobacco Factory Theatres. With content devised by Segments\, the new production company from the UK’s newest drama school Bristol School of Acting. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/wilt-spielman-theatre/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Spielman Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T174015
CREATED:20250225T110439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110439Z
UID:49297-1745222400-1745254800@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Closer Each Day
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/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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