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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
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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:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260505T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183310Z
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SUMMARY:Family Day Party: Theatre Adventures for All Ages - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Birthday Old Vic is turning 260 and will be celebrating with a free\, fun-filled Family Day. \nChildren\, families and visitors of all ages are invited to join Bristol Old Vic for a very special birthday party. \nWith bunting hung\, presents wrapped and activities planned\, Bristol Old Vic’s historic building will be transformed into an immersive celebration of theatre\, creativity and play – taking families on a joyful journey through time as they explore and celebrate the rich history of the iconic venue. \nThe event has been designed for children age 3-12 but everyone is welcome. \nExpect live performances\, music\, crafts and a family trail. \nFree drop-in activities will be running all day.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/family-day-party-theatre-adventures-for-all-ages-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260423T080856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080856Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260423T091910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091910Z
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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:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260518T080459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T080459Z
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SUMMARY:BOVTS Double Bill - The Etienne Sisters and dirty butterfly
DESCRIPTION:A double-bill of theatre comes to The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic as part of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s Summer Festival. \n\n\n\nThe Étienne Sisters by Ché Walker \nDirected by Elena Wolfson\nDesigned by Alexandra Hall \nA play with songs\, which tracks the journey of three sisters coming to terms with their mother’s death. Working through grief\, sisterhood and the long-lasting impact of generational trauma. Cleverly using music to explore emotion and relationships. \n  \ndirty butterfly by debbie tucker green \nDirected by Micha Mirto\nDesigned by Liv Jackson \nA visceral\, haunting exploration of voyeurism and complicity\, following three neighbors in a terraced house who are inextricably linked by the sounds of domestic violence bleeding through their paper-thin walls.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bovts-double-bill-the-etienne-sisters-and-dirty-butterfly/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic Theatre School,The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260423T073908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T073908Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260514T183428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T183428Z
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SUMMARY:Codetta - Blakehay Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Coming to the Blakehay Theatre in Weston Super Mare this month is Codetta.\n \nShe is a 12 year old girl. Her favourite band is The Daffodils\, her best friend is called \nSuzie\, and she is searching for her lost toy\, Pig. But suddenly\, everything feels different\, and \nthe world through Codetta’s eyes begins to change. \nWithout warning she is experiencing strange sexual awakenings\, having arguments with her\nmother and second guessing her best friend in the whole wide world. The sureness of \nchildhood is slipping away\, in its place\, the certainty of the end of the world is looming. \nCodetta didn’t plan on the apocalypse coming so soon. But here she is\, having to let go of\nthe things she loves in order to make it out alive. Luckily\, she has The Daffodils. Who\, in all \ntheir glamour and glory\, are always there for Codetta. With advice\, songs\, and only some \nscandals\, they are her Gods. When Codetta has no one\, she has The Daffodils. \nThis exhilarating show is drenched in 2010s nostalgia\, glittering pop\, and sharpness.\n\nKismet draws on their own personal experiences of girlhood to create a fantastical\, musical\nworld that takes the coming-of-age genre of spin. Using original music\, movement\, and \nstorytelling\, Kismet deftly portrays both the magical imagination and terrifying spirals of \nCodetta’s mind. This show is emotional\, contemporary\, and restless; the result of our \nobsession with endings\, the intensity of being young and the boom of female pop. We hope \nthat Codetta will stay with you for a long\, long time. \nSo grab your hairbrush\, slam your bedroom door\, and hit play on the pop renaissance. \nCodetta is proudly supported by The Wardrobe Ensemble and Bristol School of Acting.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/codetta-blakehay-theatre/
LOCATION:Blakehay Theatre\, BS23 1JZ
CATEGORIES:Blakehay Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260531
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260505T181926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183429Z
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SUMMARY:Take Centre Stage: 260 Silent Disco - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Bristol Old Vic is transforming its iconic stage into a dancefloor. \nThe theatre is hosting a unique silent disco experience\, giving audiences the rare chance to sing\, dance and party on the very stage that has hosted legendary performers including Daniel Day-Lewis\, Ian MacKellen\, Olivia Colman and Patrick Stewart\, surrounded by the breathtaking backdrop of Bristol Old Vic’s unique 260-year-old auditorium. \nFirst drink free \nFeatured Image: Philip Vile
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/take-centre-stage-260-silent-disco-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260513T081021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T081235Z
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SUMMARY:Circus Calamitous - BS13 Roundhouse
DESCRIPTION:Circus Calamitous brings chaos\, danger and family fun the the BS13 Roundhouse this June. \n  \nit’s been written by BAFTA-nominated TV comedy writer Justin Sbresni and actor Stewart Wright\, with circus  consultation from Ben Kirby.  \nThe show features slapstick humour\, stunts and joyful silliness.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/circus-calamitous-bs13-roundhouse/
LOCATION:BS13 Roundhouse\, BS13 0dg
CATEGORIES:BS13 Roundhouse
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260604
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260607
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260519T132938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T132938Z
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SUMMARY:Ave Maria! - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Bristol-based Two Birds Theatre Company bring their comedy drama Ave Maria! to Bristol Improv Theatre this June. \nThe show delves into themes of faith and the struggle of choosing between who you are and what you believe. \n‘Father’ Julian of the parish of Norwich spends her days making up Latin liturgy\, flirting with members of the aristocracy\, and above all maintaining her carefully crafted persona as a male priest in the year of our Lord 1296 AD. \nWhen she agrees to perform an illicit marriage between Marius\, the newly minted Duke of Norfolk\, and his bride Adela (who Julian happens to be romancing)\, the arrival of Marius’ displeased and probing uncle Richard threatens her disguise. \nJulian is forced to seek an authority which will make her invincible and accepts the newly opened role of bishop. But as rumours abound\, nuns end up where they shouldn’t be\, and faith collides with fealty\, Julian is left to consider who she is – and what she believes.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ave-maria-bristol-improve-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260423T092615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092615Z
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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:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260407T172847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T172847Z
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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:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260302T121754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T121754Z
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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:20260608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260505T174637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T174637Z
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SUMMARY:You’ve Gone Quiet by Cerys Duffy - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:You’ve Gone Quiet is a hilarious & immersive new play that places you – the audience – directly inside the life of a trans woman. Told in second person\, it is the only show this year that doesn’t ask you to watch a trans story\, but live one. \nFeaturing Shane Convery (BBC’s Privileged & Blue Lights) and Gennifer Becouarn (BBC’s The Gold). \nThe story follows Beth\, a journalist whose best friend asks her to help conceive a baby. As Beth pursues this\, and the media begins to share her words\, we see how an innocent story can be turned into a sinister cultural theme.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/youve-gone-quiet-by-cerys-duffy-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260122T120618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T120618Z
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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:20260616
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260512T181737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T181737Z
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SUMMARY:Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined By Stewart Wright - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Neil Haigh’s Comedy Masterclass Ruined By Stewart Wright Comes to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol this June. \nThe comedy-theatre Show has been created by long-time collaborators Neil Haigh and Stewart Wright. \nIt brings together over a decade of shared creative experimentation into a fresh\, unpredictable and laugh-out-loud theatrical experience. \nBlending improvisation\, character comedy and spontaneous storytelling\, the production offers audiences something entirely unique each night. \n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/neil-haighs-comedy-masterclass-ruined-by-stewart-wright-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260505T171628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T171628Z
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SUMMARY:Superfan - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Iris\, Molly\, Suzy and Dorothy are four thirteen girls who have formed an obsessive fan club around heartthrob movie star Paul Chamalordi. They’d rather spend their time running top fanpage @chamalordiupdates or bidding on a strand of his hair on Ebay than go talk to gross boys their age. \nWhen they win a fan competition to go to Los Angeles and meet their idol\, it seems like a miraculous bid for their dreams to come true. But ugly cracks come to the surface – in their idol\, in their relationship to one another and in the stories they have built around love\, admiration and girlhood. \nThe sharp comedy explores the obsessive nature of girlhood\, fandom culture and the painful experience of growing up.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/superfan-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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:20260525T063333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260519T102327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T102327Z
UID:54920-1782604800-1782691199@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Little Folk Music - The Garden Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Tidal Tales Collective presents Little Folk Music. Gently interactive folk-fusion concerts for young people and their families\, with beautifully crafted traditional songs from around the world. \n\n\n\n\nA nature themed musical adventure to spark the imagination! A wonderful gig for all the family to enjoy. \nAges 0+ \nBring your picnic blankets to sit on. \nWindmill Hill City Farm Cafe will be open for refreshments!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/little-folk-music-the-garden-theatre/
LOCATION:The Garden Theatre – Windmill Hill City Farm\, BS3 4EA
CATEGORIES:The Garden Theatre & Windmill Hill City Farm
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260423T080438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080438Z
UID:54682-1783641600-1783727999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Dragprov Review - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:After dazzling audiences from the Edinburgh Fringe to Glastonbury Festival\, this dynamic drag king and queen duo are back in Bristol creating Broadway-ready songs and sketches on the spot.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/dragprov-review-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260225T133339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T133339Z
UID:53991-1783987200-1784073599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Still Alive (and Kicking) - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:London 7/7 bombing survivor Dr. Gill Hicks brings her multi award-winning show Still Alive (And Kicking) to Bristol this year. \nHer critically acclaimed show is a celebration of life and positivity in the wake of life-changing events. \nStill Alive (and Kicking) offers audiences a “life-affirming” narrative of what she experienced on 7th July 2005. \nThe show sees violinist Dr Julian Ferraretto\, framing Hicks’ soulful jazz voice and her powerful projected artworks as part of a visual and sensory performance.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/still-alive-and-kicking-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260525T063333
CREATED:20260225T131329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T131329Z
UID:53987-1783987200-1786233599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Notting Hell: The Greatest Love Story in the Underworld - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Wardrobe Theatre’s rom-com parody Notting Hell: The Greatest Love Story in the Underworld\, will be returning to the Old Market theatre for a four-week run this summer. \nThe hit show has had audiences asking for its return ever since its debut as the theatre’s Christmas show in 2024. \nThe original production\, a fast paced and smart alternative comedy from The Wardrobe Theatre was written and devised by the company. \nThe comedy promises audiences a “riotous” night of comedy which is “surreal\, but nice”. \nEternal pain and suffering\, never-ending torment\, ceaseless misery – falling in love isn’t always easy. When a foppishly handsome owner of a quaint bookshop falls for a jaw-droppingly gorgeous international mega-celeb\, little does he know he’ll soon find himself deep in the fiery pits of the underworld. Surrounded by horses\, hounds and facing off against the cursed spawn of Satan himself\, finding true love this summer is going to take a lot of sacrifice… human sacrifice. \nGeneral sale opens at 10am on Friday 27 February 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/notting-hell-the-greatest-love-story-in-the-underworld-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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