BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Backstage Bristol Theatre News - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Backstage Bristol Theatre News X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://backstagebristol.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Backstage Bristol Theatre News REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250318T114722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T114722Z UID:49481-1743465600-1743897599@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:The Hunchback of Notre Dame - BAOS - Redgrave Theatre DESCRIPTION:BAOS – Bristol Amateur Operatic Society – will be making a welcome return to the Redgrave Theatre this April bringing with them The Hunchback of Notre Dame. \nStep into medieval Paris with Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz’s “The Hunchback of Notre Dame.” This timeless classic\, adapted from Victor Hugo’s beloved novel and Disney’s animated film\, explores love\, acceptance\, and the wonder of the human spirit. Follow Quasimodo\, the gentle bell-ringer of Notre Dame\, and Esmeralda\, the compassionate gypsy\, as their paths intertwine in a tale of beauty and brutality. \n  \n \nFeaturing classics from the film like ‘Out There’ and ‘The Bells Of Notre Dame’ this gothic masterpiece is brought to the Redgrave this spring by BAOS. Hear the bells of Notre Dame ring out like never before. \nThe run will include a BSL Signed Performance on Thursday 03 April 2025 \nFor more information about BAOS including booking\, visit: https://www.baosbristol.co.uk/book URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-hunchback-of-notre-dame-baos-redgrave-theatre/ LOCATION:Redgrave Theatre CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/The-Hunchback-of-Notre-Dame-BAOS-Bristol-Redgrave-Theatre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250403 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250318T100937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T100937Z UID:49463-1743465600-1743638399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Broken Glass by Arthur Miller - Axbridge Community Theatre - Alma Tavern Theatre DESCRIPTION:Axbridge Community Theatre will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre this April with Arthur Miller’s Broken Glass. \nThe ingrained antisemitism faced by the Gellburgs daily is bearable. But what happens when racist violence flares up on the other side of the globe? Can the rise of the Nazis really affect a Jewish couple in Brooklyn? Will their marriage survive the threat to their livelihoods and their health? \n \nSylvia is obsessed by disturbing images from Nazi Germany\, reproduced in the local press. Her husband Phillip downplays his Jewishness in order to fit in. When Sylvia loses the use of her legs\, they engage a Doctor from their own community. But is he competent enough to tackle the root causes of her physical – and perhaps mental – illness? \nFirst published in 1994\, when debates about the holocaust still raged in the USA\, the play’s action is set in late 1938. By examining Jewish identity -through world events\, local attitudes and personal feelings – its themes remain strikingly relevant today. \nFor more information about Axbridge Community Theatre: https://www.facebook.com/AxbridgeACT URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/broken-glass-by-arthur-miller-axbridge-community-theatre-alma-tavern-theatre/ LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Broken-Glass-by-Arthur-Miller-Alma-Tavern-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250318T105241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T113320Z UID:49467-1743379200-1743551999@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Scraps - The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol DESCRIPTION:Bristol creatives Mia Macleod and Daisy Kennedy return to the stage with SCRAPS\, which will be at the Wardrobe Theatre at the end of March. \nScraps is a semi-autobiographical piece of theatre combining dance\, lipsync\, clowning in this comedy satire. \nThe show explores the class divide in within the creative world\, poking fun at the everyday struggles of Austerity-Britain™ and follows the course of two artists who just want to make work that matters. \nMia and Daisy say: “We have different class backgrounds and when creating a show set now\, during a cost of living crisis\, we realised it was something we couldn’t just jump over. By doing that we dismiss a huge chunk of our lives and identities\, but it’s not as simple as working class or middle class and we wanted to pick apart that conversation within our work. The characters in SCRAPS are dramatised versions of ourselves; we have interrogated our own identities and magnified the expectations that may be put onto us dependent on our class bracket.” \n\n\nPhotography by Craig Fuller URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/scraps-the-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/ LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Scraps-The-Wardrobe-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T165220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T165220Z UID:49045-1743120000-1743379199@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia - Circus as Drawing Symposium  DESCRIPTION:Discover the fusion of circus and visual art at the Circus as Drawing Symposium\, a three-day collaborative event for circus and visual artists to explore movement and mark-making\, culminating in a shared performance and exhibition.  \n  \nSYMPOSIUM \nDates & Times: Friday 28 – Sunday 30 March\, 10:00am – 4:00pm\nTickets: £210 one-off payment for the full three day symposium  \nLIFE DRAWING \nDates & Times: Friday 28\, Saturday 29 & Sunday 30 March\, 11am – 4pm\nTickets: £25 per-day for life drawing-only option  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-circus-as-drawing-symposium/ LOCATION:Kingswood Estate\, BS15 8DB CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T160723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T160723Z UID:49031-1743033600-1743119999@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia BTEC Spring Show  DESCRIPTION:Join Circomedia’s first-year BTEC students as they showcase their circus skills in newly devised Theatre in Education pieces\, created for primary school audiences and inspired by stimuli of their choice.  \nFeatured Image: Circomedia URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-btec-spring-show/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia-BTEC-Spring-Show-Aerial-Silks.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250324 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250325 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250225T110137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T110137Z UID:49293-1742774400-1742860799@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-2/ LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Closer-Each-Day-The-Wardrobe-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250321 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T164806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164806Z UID:49043-1742428800-1742515199@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia - Circus Pop Up Shows DESCRIPTION:Enjoy two evenings of exceptional circus performances\, featuring renowned and emerging artists from the Bristol and UK circus scene. Celebrate the art of circus in Circomedia’s stunning city centre venue. Applications to perform in this programme will close on Monday 7 February. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-circus-pop-up-shows-2/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250316 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250317 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250307T093637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T093637Z UID:49367-1742083200-1742169599@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:W.E. Irish - St Patrick's Day Celebration in Bristol DESCRIPTION:​\n\n\n\n\n\nW.E. Irish has a big celebration of Irish music and culture lined up in Bristol for St Patrick’s Day this month. \nLive music\, dance\, entertainment and Irish culture will be taking place across two events on Sunday 16 March 2025 \n\nEvent 1: St. Patrick’s W.E. Irish Indoor Fleadh Cheoil at Revolution Bar\n \n\nDate: Sunday\, March 16\, 2025 (12:00 – 19:00) \nLocation: Revolution Bar\, St Nicholas Street\, Bristol\, BS1 1QZ \nTickets: https://hdfst.uk/e123463 \nGet ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s weekend in true Irish style! Enjoy an electrifying day of live traditional Irish music and dance performances. Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Irish heritage. \n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nEvent 2: St. Patrick’s Fleadh Cheoil at St. Nicholas Market \nDate: Sunday\, March 16\, 2025 (12:00 – 19:00)\nLocation: St. Nicholas Market\, Bristol\nLink to register interest in attending: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=cLoJfLmXQU-iRKamSbjjj-DwaOVbNgZPkt2Y3PxIhMNUOUw1MDVSQzIzS1NDR0FQSVJFVVNOSUU2Ni4u&route=shorturl \nExperience the joy of Irish music and dance in the heart of Bristol! This free community event will bring traditional Irish dancing\, live bands and storytelling to the streets. \nFor more information\, visit: www.weirish.org.uk \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/w-e-irish-st-patricks-day-celebration-in-bristol/ CATEGORIES:Cultural Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/W.E.-Irish-St-Patricks-Day-Celebration-in-Bristol-2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250315 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250121T124224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T124224Z UID:48978-1741996800-1742687999@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:The Watsons Bristol Old Vic Theatre School DESCRIPTION:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School brings Laura Wade’s witty adaptation of Jane Austen’s unfinished novel The Watsons to The Station this March. \nThe perfect play for Bridgerton bingers\, it has all the hallmarks of a jolly good time – Regency period\, meddling mothers\, fancy frocks\, all charm but with a rebellious spirit. \nEmma is nineteen. She’s facing a life of poverty without prospects until she hatches a plan with her sisters to get married pronto. What could possibly go wrong? Well the novelist not finishing the book for starters. What will the characters do to get their happy ending? \nThe Watsons runs at The Station on dates between 15 – 22 March 2025 \nAccessible Performance: BSL interpreted performance on Friday 21 March by Sherrie Eugene-Hart URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-watsons-bristol-old-vic-theatre-school/ LOCATION:The Station\, Silver Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2AG CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,The Station ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Watsons-Bristol-Old-Vic-Theatre-School.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250314 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250210T145422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250210T145422Z UID:49142-1741910400-1743292799@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Playfight Bristol Old Vic Weston Studio DESCRIPTION:Critically acclaimed Playfight by Julia Grogan\, will be coming to Bristol Old Vic this March. \nThe production – which had a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe – explores themes of sexuality\, female adolescence\, and identity \nPlayfight follows three friends growing up beneath an ancient oak tree\, navigating the messy\, chaotic journey of adolescence in a world where innocence collides with the harsh realities of hyper-sexualization and exploitation. \nIt’s vivid portrait of friendship\, desire and resilience in modern Britain is described as ‘hilariously funny yet heartbreakingly poignant’. \nFeatured Image: Mihaela Bodlovic URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/playfight-bristol-old-vic-weston-studio/ LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Playfight-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T164604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164604Z UID:49041-1741824000-1741910399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia - Circus Pop Up Shows  DESCRIPTION:Circus Pop Up Shows  \nEnjoy two evenings of exceptional circus performances\, featuring renowned and emerging artists from the Bristol and UK circus scene. Celebrate the art of circus in Circomedia’s stunning city centre venue. Applications to perform in this programme will close on Monday 7 February. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-circus-pop-up-shows/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250312 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250406 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250206T183725Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T183725Z UID:49112-1741737600-1743897599@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Romeo AND Juliet at Bristol Old Vic DESCRIPTION:Romeo AND Juliet – a co-production between Bristol Old Vic and Belgrade Theatre\, will be coming to the city from March. \nThe brand new production brings together Rap\, R&B and Shakespeare’s words to create a show for new audiences as well as regular theatre-goers. \nFeatured Image: Rehearsal photograph by Nicola Young \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/romeo-and-juliet-at-bristol-old-vic/ LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Kyle-Ndukuba-Romeo-Mia-Khan-Juliet-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250225T105928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T105928Z UID:49291-1741564800-1741651199@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/ LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Company-of-Closer-Each-Day-at-The-Wardrobe-Theatre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250308 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T160110Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T160110Z UID:49028-1741392000-1741478399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia Community Open Doors - Free Event DESCRIPTION:Experience the magic of circus and community at Circomedia’s next popular free Community Open Doors Event\, featuring hands-on workshops in circus skills\, African drumming\, and more\, curated by local creative Norman ‘Rubba’ Stephenson. Perfect for ages 5 – 12 and their families. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-community-open-doors-free-event/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Community-Open-Doors-2024-trapeze-e1738673993250.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250218T193526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T193526Z UID:49256-1741046400-1741478399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:...blackbird hour - The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic DESCRIPTION:Coming to The Weston Studio of Bristol is …blackbird hour. \nEshe hasn’t left the flat. \nLoved-ones keep reaching out: blowing up her phone and showing up at her front door. They say they’re going to “save” her. She’s not saying anything back. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nUntil\, in the dark early hours\, surrounded by half-eaten food\, dirty washing and a damn good playlist\, she focuses on the letter in front of her. \n…blackbird hour is a visceral and moving exploration of a queer Black woman’s call to arms for loving oneself when love has made itself scarce. \n  \nCast\nDanielle Kassaraté\nIvan Oyik\nOlivia Nakintu\nEvlyne Oyedokun \nCreatives\nWritten by babirye bukilwa\nDirected by malakaï sargeant\nLighting Designer – Jahmiko Marshall\nSound Designer and Composer – Mwen\nVideo Designer – Will Monks\nDesigner – Khadija Raza\nProducer – Vital Xposure URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/blackbird-hour-the-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/ LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/blackbird-hour-The-Weston-Studio-of-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250108T145914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T145914Z UID:48826-1741046400-1741478399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:The Spanking Goddess Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol DESCRIPTION:Badass deities\, feral fighters and goddess-on-goddess battles – Murphy’s show brings storytelling for grown-ups to the Old Market theatre\n\nBristol storyteller Clare Murphy\, will be bringing The Spanking Goddess and Other Discarded Tales to The Wardrobe Theatre this March. \nWith an age recommendation of 16 years upwards\, the myths turn to the Celtic canon to bring wild women into the light. The stories are described as ‘not for the faint-hearted’\, containing a shapeshifter who spanks her opponents\, unorthodox sex\, heroes\, feral fighters\, badass deities and goddess on goddess battles. \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-spanking-goddess-comes-to-the-wardrobe-theatre-bristol/ LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Spanking-Goddess-Comes-to-The-Wardrobe-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250121T124550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T124550Z UID:48987-1740787200-1741478399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Thebans – Bristol Old Vic Theatre School DESCRIPTION:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School brings Greek tragedy Thebans to The Station this March. \nWriter Liz Lochhead has merged together the Ancient Greek tragedies of Oedipus\, Jocasta and Antigone into a single narrative of the House of Laius. \nThe explosive story of prophecy\, power and political hubris\, is told through a contemporary lens. \nThebans runs at The Station on dates between 01 – 08 March 2025 \nAccessible Performance: BSL Interpreted Performance on Friday 07 March by Sherrie Eugene-Hart \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/thebans-bristol-old-vic-theatre-school/ LOCATION:The Station\, Silver Street\, Bristol\, BS1 2AG CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,The Station ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Thebans-Bristol-Old-Vic-Theatre-School.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T155626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155626Z UID:49024-1740787200-1740873599@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia Spring Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:Join Circomedia for their Spring Fundraiser\, a dazzling evening of extraordinary circus performances in cabaret style\, presented by their talented cohort of academy students. Enjoy stunning aerial artistry\, juggling\, acrobatics\, and more in a joyful celebration of talent and community\, all while raising funds to support Circomedia’s life-changing circus programmes.  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-spring-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia-Spring-Fundraiser.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250225 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250302 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250120T141307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T141307Z UID:48957-1740441600-1740873599@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Bangers – Bristol Old Vic in The Weston Studio DESCRIPTION:Danusia Samal’s Bangers comes to The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic for the show’s first ever tour. \nBangers brings together original music inspired by R&B and UK Garage from the noughties to now\, lyrical storytelling and asks how the bangers we grew up with shape who we become. \nBangers will be at the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic from 25 February – 01 March 2025. \nFor more information or to book: https://bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/bangers URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bangers-bristol-old-vic-in-the-weston-studio/ LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Bangers-–-Bristol-Old-Vic-in-The-Weston-Studio.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250206T193816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T193816Z UID:49127-1740268800-1740355199@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Jarman by Mark Farrelly at the Alma Tavern Theatre DESCRIPTION:Jarman\, by Mark Farrelly\, will be coming to the Alma Tavern Theatre in Bristol this month. \nIt’s is a solo play written by Farelly written about Derek Jarman\, a creative who spanned art\, film making\, design industries as well as being a gay rights activist. \nFarrelly’s play explores the life of Jarman from Dungeness to Soho. It’s also performed by Farrelly and directed by Sarah-Louise Young. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/jarman-by-mark-farrelly-at-the-alma-tavern-theatre/ LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Jarman-by-Mark-Farrelly-at-the-Alma-Tavern-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250222 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T155356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T155356Z UID:49020-1740182400-1740268799@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Gingerbread Man - Circomedia DESCRIPTION:Gingerbread Man by Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company\, will be at Circomedia this half term. \nEmbark on an epic adventure with The Gingerbread Man as he outwits those who want to eat him! With puppetry\, live action\, and great music\, Stuff and Nonsense bring this fun\, family-friendly classic tale to life. \nSuitable for children aged three years upwards – with their families. \nRunning time is approximately 1 hour \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/gingerbread-man-circomedia/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Children's Theatre,Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Gingerbread-Man-Circomedia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250223 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250204T133955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T133955Z UID:49074-1740096000-1740268799@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Murder Mystery with Bristol Musical Theatre DESCRIPTION:The year is 1959. \nThe managing director of EMI\, Albert Edwards\, and his wife Evelyn\, are hosting a cocktail party for the staff\, stakeholders\, and signed artists of EMI. \nThis party is an opportunity to impress and cultivate new\, prospective artists that EMI wish to sign; many of these artists will be in attendance. To make a good impression\, they have invited the newly-signed Cliff Richard to give a short set to kick-start the party. \nYou are cordially invited to EMI studio’s annual cocktail party at the stunning\, historic venue\, Clifton Observatory. Indulge in an evening of glamour\, but beware: some people at this party have plenty to hide\, and one of their secrets is deadly… \nClifton Observatory and Bristol Musical Theatre are excited to announce a dramatic and immersive evening of music\, motives\, and murder. Enjoy food to die for served by Kate’s Kitchen; meet your cast of suspects; and unravel the plot to solve the crime before it’s too late at our Murder Mystery Night. \nThis event will take place on the 21st and 22nd of February at 7PM. Tickets are £40PP. The dress-code is 1950s cocktail party attire! \nPlease note that this event is 18+ only and that bookings are non-refundable. We ask that you ensure the team are aware of any allergies or dietary requirements prior to the event. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/murder-mystery-with-bristol-musical-theatre/ LOCATION:Clifton Observatory\, BS8 3LT CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Redgrave Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Murder-Mystery-Bristol-Musical-Theatre.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250222 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250214T125747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T125747Z UID:49202-1740096000-1740182399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:That’ll Be The Day - Memorial Theatre Frome 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. \nAudiences should expect brand new additions to the set list as well as timeless favourites. URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/thatll-be-the-day-memorial-theatre-frome/ LOCATION:Frome Memorial Theatre\, BA11 1EB CATEGORIES:Regional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thatll-Be-The-Day-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250330 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250102T140635Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T091955Z UID:48751-1740009600-1743292799@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:The Winter's Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres DESCRIPTION:The Winter’s Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres \nShakespeare’s The Winter’s Tale is a story of jealousy\, redemption\, and the enduring power of love. Driven by unfounded jealousy\, King Leontes accuses his wife Hermione of infidelity\, triggering tragic consequences. Years later\, through acts of forgiveness\, reconciliation\, and the miraculous power of time\, a chance at renewal and hope emerges. This timeless tale moves seamlessly between tragedy and comedy\, offering a rich exploration of human emotion and resilience. \nThe Winter’s Tale is a plea in favour of a second chance; the hope of repair – even when hope feels lost. This production celebrates the rhythm of the seasons\, the passage of time\, and the possibilities of new beginnings in a changed world. \nThe Winter’s Tale will be at Tobacco Factory Theatres from 20 February – 29 March 2025 \nFor More Information\, visit: https://tobaccofactorytheatres.com/ \nCasting news: https://backstagebristol.com/cast-announced-for-the-winters-tale-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/ \n  \nMore Bristol Theatre News: https://backstagebristol.com/ URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-winters-tale-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/ LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Shakespeare,Tobacco Factory Theatres ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/The-Winters-Tale-at-Tobacco-Factory-Theatres.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250218 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250221 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250102T010336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T092020Z UID:48728-1739836800-1740095999@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Along Came A Magpie The Wardrobe Theatre DESCRIPTION:A heartwarming tale about the value of connecting with others\, even when the path isn’t always smooth. \nThe Gardener loves the smell of the flowers\, the feel of the earth and watching her plants bloom. But along comes a magpie who turns her potting shed upside down! Making new friends can be lots of fun\, but can sometimes be tricky. Join our gardener and magpie on this playful and heart warming journey as they navigate the intricacies of friendship. \nFeaturing puppetry\, plants and lots of pots\, this show is designed to delight ages 2-6 and their grown ups. \nRunning time: 40 minutes \nTuesday 18 – Thursday 20 February 2025 \n  \nFor more Bristol Theatre News: https://backstagebristol.com/ \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/along-came-a-magpie-the-wardrobe-theatre/ LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre,Children's Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Along-Came-A-Magpie-The-Wardrobe-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250216 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250214T124956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T124956Z UID:49188-1739664000-1739750399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:That’ll Be The Day - Yeovil 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. \n\n\n\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\n\n\n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/thatll-be-the-day-yeovil/ LOCATION:Westlands Entertainment Venue\, BA20 2DD CATEGORIES:Regional ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Thatll-Be-The-Day.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250216 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250203T164404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164404Z UID:49038-1739577600-1739663999@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Circomedia - Adult Class Showcase  DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a fun evening showcasing the circus skills of Circomedia’s adult recreational class students. Expect a variety of aerial and ground-based acts from circus novices and skilled aficionados. A great opportunity to support your loved ones as the platform their new skills or discover Circomedia’s recreational courses for yourself. \n  URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circomedia-adult-class-showcase/ LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ CATEGORIES:Circomedia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Circomedia.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250214 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250309 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250115T112032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T112032Z UID:48929-1739491200-1741478399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:A Good House - Bristol Old Vic DESCRIPTION:Brand new play – A Good House – comes to Bristol\nWritten by Amy Jephta and directed by Nancy Medina\, a Good House comes to Bristol Old Vic on the back of a London premier. \nThe show is described as a ‘thrilling and comedic’ work about a couple who discover the limits of good neighbourliness – and what is required to fit in. \nA Good House will be at Bristol Old Vic from 14 February – 08 March 2025 \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/a-good-house-bristol-old-vic/ LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic,Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/A-Good-House-Bristol-Old-Vic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250212 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250217 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250120T143144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T143144Z UID:48960-1739318400-1739750399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Bristol’s Annual Slapstick Festival 2025 DESCRIPTION:Bristol Slapstick Festival\, will be celebrating its 20th birthday when it opens in 2025\, for its annual celebration of silent and visual on-screen comedy. \n\nThe birthday edition of the festival will be focusing on satire\, spoof and parody\, with 35 events taking place across the city centre.\n\nA host of celebrities and experts in their field taking part in the festival will include Stephen K. Amos\, Samira Ahmed\, Nigel Planer\, Robert Lindsay\, Sir Michael Palin\, Lucy Porter\, Alasdair Beckett-King\, Peter Lord\, Rick Wakeman\, Adam Hills\, Robin Ince\, Mike McCartney\, Paul McGann and Ryland Brickson Cole Tews.\n\nBen Elton will be awarded this year’s Aardman Slapstick Comedy Legend for his long career in stand-up\, writing and stage work.\n\nFestival director Chris Daniels said he was ‘thrilled’ to welcome Ben Elton to the event\, saying: “His deft use of ridicule in a wide array of TV classics\, such as Saturday Live\, The Young Ones\, Filthy Rich and Catflap and Blackadder makes him the ideal choice in the year we’re taking an especially close look at satire.”\n\nA double bill of family favourites Wallace & Gromit will be taking place at the Watershed.\n\nAardman co-founder Peter Lord\, will be introducing the event which will include Vengeance Most Foul from 2024 and the internationally loved and Academy Award winning The Wrong Trousers. Stan the Slapstick bear will also be making an appearance.\n\nNigel Planer will be honoring co-star Rik Mayall at a dedicated event at Bristol Old Vic\, as well as delving into his own comedy CV in a separate event.\n\n\nThe Bristol Slapstick Festival runs from 12 – 16 February 2025 from a variety of locations.Brochure: https://slapstick.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Slapstick_Brochure_2025_FINAL_Web.pdf \nYou can find more information and all the events here: https://slapstick.org.uk URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristols-annual-slapstick-festival-2025/ CATEGORIES:Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Bristol-Slapstick-Festival-2025.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250211 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250212 DTSTAMP:20260504T192850 CREATED:20250106T091613Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T091613Z UID:48787-1739232000-1739318399@backstagebristol.com SUMMARY:Three Kings - Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol DESCRIPTION:When Patrick is just eight years old\, his absent father returns unexpectedly for a brief but memorable encounter. Years later- recalling that meeting and the revelations that followed\, Patrick traces the events of his father’s life. Three Kings by Stephen Beresford is a heartbreaking and hilarious solo play about fathers and sons\, the gifts and burdens of inheritance\, and the unfathomable puzzle of human relationships. \nStaged by Madam Renards \nThree Kings will be at the Alma Tavern Theatre on Tuesday 11 February 2025 \nFor more information or to book: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/1477553? URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/three-kings-alma-tavern-theatre-bristol/ LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre,Bristol Theatre ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://backstagebristol.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Three-Kings-Alma-Tavern-Theatre-Bristol.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR