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SUMMARY:Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera Christmas Season - The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:Bristol’s record breaking live comedy soap opera – Closer Each Day – is making a move to Bristol Old Vic this December for a special Christmas season. \n\nThe improvised show\, which is about to head into season 33\, is the longest running theatre show outside of London. It’s also the UK’s only live soap opera. \nThe show is always unscripted\, entirely unpredictable and a complete Bristol theatrical institution. \nThis Christmas will see Closer Each Day become especially lively\, featuring juicy storylines and special guests. \n  \nCast and Creatives\nRoy Keen – Mike Akers\nAlex Ledecky – Emile Clarke\nBig Dick Johnson – John Lomas\nTracey Fish – Holly Meechan\nVicki Entwhistle – Leah Fletcher\nConstance Sugar – Lindsey Garwood\nDr Aaron Tempest – Neil Haigh\nKrissie Johnson – Rebecca MacMillan\nJanelle Pollock – Tara Judah\nReginald Simpkins III- Sean Duffy\nFred Gonzalez – Andrew Kingston \nDirectors – John Lomas & Lindsey Garwood\nMusical Director – Jack Drewry\nLive Show Editor – Rob Kershaw\nLive Show Editor – Alex Davey\nAssociate Musician – Simon Hembra\nOriginal Production – Closer Each Day Company
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/closer-each-day-the-improvised-soap-opera-christmas-season-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Christmas Theatre,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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SUMMARY:Silly Serious Sessions - The Elephant House
DESCRIPTION:Silly Serious Sessions is a weekly space for anyone who wants to express their creativity and imagination through movement and voice. The sessions offer a safe space for being playful and silly together – to be our weird wonderful selves in the spirit of playfulness! \n\n\nWhat to expect?\nEach session will be a mix of physical theatre games and exercises\, dance improvisation\, expressive art and playing creatively with voice. Expect lots of moving\, creating nonsense worlds and nonsense sounds and soundscapes – drawing from and soaring on our personal and collective imagination. \nWe will start each session with warm up games\, dive deeper into play with a few longer exercises and finish with a grounding close. No previous experience is required\, only a willingness to move and give it a go. This is a good space for someone dipping their toe into physical theater for the first time and a nice playfield for someone who has done it before. \nAbout the facilitator:\nHi I’m Nina! I’ve got naughty elves inside my heart and I would love to share their joy and mischief with you! I also wish to share my inspirations and experience I gained in my training in contemporary dance\, physical theatre\, street theatre\, music and expressive art\, and invite all those naughty elves inside you to come out and play! \nDisclaimer:\nThis is a group-based workshop — most games don’t work with just a couple of people. A group of minimum 4 people is required to run each session. In case we’re less than that on Thursday morning\, I will email everyone booked with the option of refund or a spot the following week. \nA note on moving: sessions involve continuous standing and full-body movement\, including some floor work. If you have any questions about whether this is accessible for you\, please reach out to me before booking: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nIf money is tight but you would like to come\, please reach out and we will find a way. \nAny questions? Just send me a quick email: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nVenue: The elephant house\, 1 Dean Street\, Bedminster\, BS3 1BG. \nTimes: 19.00 to 20.30. \nDates in 2026 \nSeptember: 24 \nOctober: 01\, 08\, 15\, 22 \nNovember 05\, 12\, 19\, 26 \nDecember: 03\, 10\, 17 \nA bundle of more tickets is also available which then reduces the cost per session to 10 pounds\, please email me if you would like to purchase a bundle. \n\nEntry Requirements: 18+
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/silly-serious-sessions-the-elephant-house-11/
LOCATION:The Elephant House\, 1 Dean Street\, BS3 1BG
CATEGORIES:The Elephant House
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SUMMARY:Silly Serious Sessions - The Elephant House
DESCRIPTION:Silly Serious Sessions is a weekly space for anyone who wants to express their creativity and imagination through movement and voice. The sessions offer a safe space for being playful and silly together – to be our weird wonderful selves in the spirit of playfulness! \n\n\nWhat to expect?\nEach session will be a mix of physical theatre games and exercises\, dance improvisation\, expressive art and playing creatively with voice. Expect lots of moving\, creating nonsense worlds and nonsense sounds and soundscapes – drawing from and soaring on our personal and collective imagination. \nWe will start each session with warm up games\, dive deeper into play with a few longer exercises and finish with a grounding close. No previous experience is required\, only a willingness to move and give it a go. This is a good space for someone dipping their toe into physical theater for the first time and a nice playfield for someone who has done it before. \nAbout the facilitator:\nHi I’m Nina! I’ve got naughty elves inside my heart and I would love to share their joy and mischief with you! I also wish to share my inspirations and experience I gained in my training in contemporary dance\, physical theatre\, street theatre\, music and expressive art\, and invite all those naughty elves inside you to come out and play! \nDisclaimer:\nThis is a group-based workshop — most games don’t work with just a couple of people. A group of minimum 4 people is required to run each session. In case we’re less than that on Thursday morning\, I will email everyone booked with the option of refund or a spot the following week. \nA note on moving: sessions involve continuous standing and full-body movement\, including some floor work. If you have any questions about whether this is accessible for you\, please reach out to me before booking: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nIf money is tight but you would like to come\, please reach out and we will find a way. \nAny questions? Just send me a quick email: sillyserioussessions@proton.me. \nVenue: The elephant house\, 1 Dean Street\, Bedminster\, BS3 1BG. \nTimes: 19.00 to 20.30. \nDates in 2026 \nSeptember: 24 \nOctober: 01\, 08\, 15\, 22 \nNovember 05\, 12\, 19\, 26 \nDecember: 03\, 10\, 17 \nA bundle of more tickets is also available which then reduces the cost per session to 10 pounds\, please email me if you would like to purchase a bundle. \n\nEntry Requirements: 18+
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/silly-serious-sessions-the-elephant-house-12/
LOCATION:The Elephant House\, 1 Dean Street\, BS3 1BG
CATEGORIES:The Elephant House
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SUMMARY:Peter Pan On Ice - Bath Forum
DESCRIPTION:This Christmas\, Peter Pan on Ice glides into the Bath Forum. \nRunning over the festive period\, the show brings a full scale theatrical experience. \nHeadlining the production is Dancing on Ice professional and 2025 champion Molly Lanaghan in the role of Tinker Bell. \nShe is joined by Olympic German fi skating champion Joti Polizoakis. \nExpect world-class ensemble skating\, jaw-dropping aerial flight\, and the ever-present tick-tock of a lurking \nPeter Pan on Ice are offering a massive 50 per cent off all tickets purchased within the first 48hrs of going on sale. \nSign-up today at www.peterpanonice.co.uk and  get the best seats in the house with exclusive access to the pre-sale 50 per cent off ticket offer \nWednesday 20th May at 10am. \nFull price tickets go on sale Friday 22nd May at 10am.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/peter-pan-on-ice-bath-forum/
LOCATION:Bath Forum\, The Forum\, 1a Forum Buildings\, St James's Parade\, BA1 1UG
CATEGORIES:Bath Forum,Christmas,Christmas Theatre
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Time in Sokoto - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:“There are powers that bind the world together\,\nsofter than spirits yet stronger than stone\,\nthat tie the river to the tree\, the tree to rain clouds\,\nrain clouds to the land\, and people to each other.” \nOnce Upon a Time in Sokoto tells the story of a beautiful but unlikely friendship forged between a slave and her former master. Differences in faith\, culture and heritage are overcome in the face of new enemies\, in a gripping family drama set against the backdrop of events leading to the creation of Nigeria. \nFeatured Image: Malik Afegbua
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/once-upon-a-time-in-sokoto-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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