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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
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SUMMARY:The Diverse Artists Network (DAN) - DIASPORA!
DESCRIPTION:The Diverse Artists Network (DAN) brings DIASPORA! back to Bristol once again. \nThe not-for-profit festival takes place in venues across Bristol and the South West region this May. \nThe even celebrates cultural diversity\, community and creativity from international communities. \nEvents will include everything from films and exhibitions to talks\, performances\, theatre and online events. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-diverse-artists-network-dan-diaspora/
LOCATION:Festival
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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SUMMARY:Free Circus in St. Paul’s - Portland Square
DESCRIPTION:Circus in St. Paul’s – Presented in partnership with Diverse Artists Network as part of Diaspora! \nThe free and unticketed drop-in event at Portland Square\, will see participatory circus and performance workshops and shows and Caribbean food\, music and more. \nAimed at ages 3 – 12 and their grown-ups \nLocation: Portland Square\, outside St. Paul’s Church\, BS2 8SJ \nHead to Portland Square this Early May Bank Holiday weekend for a fantastic\, diaspora-led day of free\, family friendly activities. \nThe day is being organised in partnership with Aid Box Community and will be led by\, with and for people for Bristol’s wider diaspora community. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/free-circus-in-st-pauls-portland-square/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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SUMMARY:The Festival - Spielman Theatre of Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:The University of Bristol’s Drama Society brings a new play by Mim Clements to the Spielman Theatre this May. \nTen strangers meet at a folk festival on a windswept cliff in Devon. Under canvas and surrounded by music\, light and dancing\, Pip is hiding from her past\, humming just beneath the waves\, Reuben is learning how to find joy in distance\, and Mr Leroy is watching his famous stories slip out of his grasp. Ceilidhs\, cliff-top conversations\, sleep-deprived laughter\, and lots of bunting are the backdrop for this musing on nature\, connection\, and collective experiences. \nThe Festival asks what it means to feel deeply\, dance joyfully and what makes festivals such magical places. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-festival-spielman-theatre-of-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260225T103545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T103545Z
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SUMMARY:The Everly Pregnant Brothers - The Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Pete McKee will be coming to The Exchange in Bristol with exhibition The Boy With A Leg Named Brian and a live evening performance with his band The Everly Pregnant Brothers.\n\nThe ukulele band are well known for their comedic parodies of popular songs.\n\nDuring the day\, the exhibition will be free to attend.\n\nIn the evening there will be ticketed live show.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-everly-pregnant-brothers-the-exchange/
LOCATION:The Exchange\, BS2 0EJ
CATEGORIES:The Exchange
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260418T171639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T171639Z
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SUMMARY:A Noise Annoys - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Jude Simpson brings an hour of uplifting playful poetry\, witty wordplay and silly songs to children in Bristol this May. \nA Noise Annoys was recently nominated for Best Kids Show at Leicester Comedy Festival early this year. \nIt’s been described by audiences as “fantastically funny”. \nShe’s performed with the much-loved Michael Rosen in the past\, who called her work “funny” and “sharp” as well as her being a “terrific performer”. \nYoungsters can expect songs celebrating peanut butter sandwiches\, tongue twisters about naming a pet badger\, alongside a lot of joy and nonsense. \n“I just want people to enjoy themselves and have a laugh together\, but if they go away feeling inspired to play with words\, then my mission is complete\,” Jude says. \nThe show\, which comes to The Wardrobe Theatre\, is aimed at children aged 5 years upwards with their families. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/a-noise-annoys-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260310T185422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T185452Z
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SUMMARY:Blodwen Rocks the Boat - Blakehay Theatre
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your dream job turns into a dead end – and your escape plan involves a boat? Meet Blodwen: Welsh\, wide-eyed\, and wondering what the hell happened. \nWith original songs\, sharp comedy and a big heart\, Blodwen Rocks the Boat follows one woman’s hilarious journey from burnout to breakthrough.\n\nCreated and performed by Emily Davis – a Welsh singer and actor who’s taken her signature character\, Blodwen\, to stages across the UK – the show is a joyful\, satirical\, and uplifting hour of musical mischief.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/blodwen-rocks-the-boat-blakehay-theatre/
LOCATION:Blakehay Theatre\, BS23 1JZ
CATEGORIES:Blakehay Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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SUMMARY:Final Major Projects - Presented by Circomedia’s Third-Year Degree Students
DESCRIPTION:Join Circomedia over four nights to experience a mini-festival of new works presented by the  graduating students from their degree programme! \nWith a selection of different acts each night\, this is a fantastic opportunity to support and celebrate the circus artists of the future as they showcase their circus and performance skills. \nFeatured Image: Bea Blade
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/final-major-projects-presented-by-circomedias-third-year-degree-students-2/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260510
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260511
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260407T180413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T180413Z
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SUMMARY:Liberace and Liza - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Liberace & Liza Minnelli never performed together\, but that didn’t stop David Saffert & Jillian Snow from creating this wildly successful mashup of two over-the-top icons.\nSaffert’s dizzying piano skills and Snow’s powerhouse belt team up in Cabaret\, New York\, New York\, Over the Rainbow to surprise covers by Lady Gaga and Britney Spears. There are as many laughs as there are sequins when their Liberace & Liza take hilarious (and sometimes mischievous) turns vying for the spotlight. No matter what\, they both come out winning and audiences are left in awe\, humming and quoting a night they’ll not soon forget.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/liberace-and-liza-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260225T095500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T095500Z
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SUMMARY:Bristol Pride presents: SMOKE - The Wardrobe Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Theatre-maker Alexis Gregory is out on tour this spring with SMOKE. It’s a daring piece of theatre written by Gregory which he will also be performing. The show confronts the hardest issues facing the queer community head on. \nAlex receives an Instagram message from his boyfriend. But his boyfriend has been dead for two years. \nThe two-part show is a fast-paced thriller which follows Alex’s desperate search for the truth in the digital era. It takes him through grief\, psychosis and drug use. \nThe show is performed with the house lights up\, dispensing with theatre’s traditional ‘theatrical frame’. \nFolloing the performance\, organisation You Are Loved\, will host a curated 45 minute panel discussion. This will be unique to each city and create a safe space for collective reflection. \nFeatured Image: Tyler Kelly
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bristol-pride-presents-smoke-the-wardrobe-theatre/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20251104T094752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T094752Z
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SUMMARY:Philosopy of The World - Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \nIn Bed With My Brother brings Philosophy of the World to The Weston Studio. \nIt’s inspired by The Shaggs with the show named after their 1969 ‘best word album of all time’. \nIt’s about power\, patriarchy and band t shirts. But mainly about dads. \nIt features questionable mime\, high-intensity dance sequences\, cheap wigs\, jump scares and a well-trained actor. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/philosopy-of-the-world-weston-studio-of-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260407T174147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T174147Z
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SUMMARY:One Breath Before The End - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:“Can’t Wait To Leave”. \n“It’s always been the end.” The sky’s on fire and everything’s falling apart. Out of options\, inseparable trio Ash\, Oliver\, and Kieron have retreated to their old childhood hangout to figure out what the plan is – or whether there’s even one at all. That’s until Phoebe turns up. Wanting to talk. Wanting connection. Wanting forgiveness. As the hours tick down\, old grudges are unearthed and tempers flare as the group struggle to come to terms with the decade-long fallout of an event that drove them apart. If all you had was one night\, do you think you could make things right again?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/one-breath-before-the-end-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260515
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260423T091153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091153Z
UID:54709-1778803200-1778975999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Ensembles - Circomedia’s Second-Year Degree Students
DESCRIPTION:Ensembles Presented by Circomedia’s Second-Year Degree Students. \nDevised by Circomedia’s second year degree students\, Ensembles celebrates the idea of working collaboratively to create a performance about complicity. The performance reveals themes of synchronicity\, discovery and commonality. The process of devising combines contemporary trends in circus and physical theatre with whimsy\, ingenuity and daring. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ensembles-circomedias-second-year-degree-students/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260517
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260418T170345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T170345Z
UID:54612-1778889600-1778975999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Bassekou Kouyate & Amy Sacko - The Jam Jar
DESCRIPTION:From Mali\, legendary musician and ngoni master Bassekou Kouyate tours the UK for the first time as a duo with his wife\, the revered griot singer and exceptional vocalist Amy Sacko following the release of Djudjon\, L’Oiseau de Garana (2024)\, their first chart-topping album together. \nConnecting past and present\, this will be a unique\, intimate and extraordinary opportunity to experience a performance that reaches to the very heart of Mali – deeply personal\, expressive\, chamber-style that promises a rare closeness between artists and audience\, a space where each note and lyric resonates deeply.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/bassekou-kouyate-amy-sacko-the-jam-jar/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, BS2 9EB
CATEGORIES:The Jam Jar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260518
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260505T175306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T175350Z
UID:54787-1779062400-1779148799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Crawl - Loco Klub
DESCRIPTION:In this splash-hit comedy performance\, two swimmers go head-to-head in the race of a lifetime – on a stage with no water. \nTold through physical storytelling\, The Crawl dives into a world of absurd rivalry\, exploring what it really means to win. \n  \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-crawl-loco-klub/
LOCATION:Loco Klub\, BS1 6QH
CATEGORIES:Loco Klub
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260402T140839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T140839Z
UID:54414-1779148800-1779321599@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Prayers For A Hungry Ghost - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Kiss Witness brings Prayers For A Hungry Ghost to Bristol this spring. \nThe family drama sold out its premiere run at the Barbican Centre last year. \nIn a nightmarish underworld of hungry ghosts\, a migrant family confronts the true cost of their choices. \nThis ensemble production powerfully combines horror\, physical performance\, live cinema\, dark comedy and Chinese mythology — in which ‘hungry ghosts’ are reincarnated souls of those who were greedy or violent in their lives. \nFeatured Image: Ikin Yum
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/prayers-for-a-hungry-ghost-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260418T164239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T164239Z
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SUMMARY:Taste - The Jam Jar
DESCRIPTION:An night of experimental performances from the queer East & Southeast Asian (ESEA) community comes to Bristol for the very first time.\n\nKakilang will be bringing Taste to The Jam Jar in May. It’s actually the very first time the event will have taken place outside of London.\n\nTaste will feature a mix of performances covering theatre\, comedy\, music\, spoken word and surprises.\n\nHost\, Miss Dynasty will also be giving a special performance on the evening.\n\n\n\nThe emerging queer artists who are taking part are: \n\nPretty Girl Ping (TIM LYTC and D)\nYiran Liu\, aka Hazed Date\nWan Long Kok 万龙国\n\nWhen the show is finished\, DJ FFINN will be taking to the decks to keep the party going.\n\n\nThe event will be be a safe\, inclusive and fun space.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/taste-the-jam-jar/
LOCATION:The Jam Jar\, BS2 9EB
CATEGORIES:The Jam Jar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260521
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260423T091523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T091523Z
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SUMMARY:Down the Rabbit Hole - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Down the Rabbit Hole Presented by Circomedia’s Second-Year BTEC Students. \nDown the Rabbit Hole is a bold\, high-energy journey through Wonderland\, reimagining the classic story of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ with a spectacular circus twist. \nExpect elegant aerial\, daring acrobatics\, dynamic tumbling\, handstands and juggling\, woven into inventive storytelling and brought to life through a cast of unforgettable characters. From the formidable Queen of Hearts to the chaotic Mad Hatter and the mischievous Tweedledum and Tweedledee\, Wonderland has never looked like this before. \nFeatured Image: Circomedia BTEC
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/down-the-rabbit-hole-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260522
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260523
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260423T083104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083135Z
UID:54695-1779408000-1779494399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:The Saboteur - Bristol Improve Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fresh from hit seasons in Australia and New Zealand\, The Saboteur is a high-stakes\, interactive evening of subterfuge\, treachery\, backstabbing and laughs for fans of the whodunnit genre. \nDates: 22 May\, 26 June\, 24 July and 29 August
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-saboteur-bristol-improve-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260423T074626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T074831Z
UID:54672-1779840000-1779926399@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Imaginary Adventure Club - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Imaginary Adventure Club – is a fully improvised theatre show which takes suggestions from the children in the audience. The whole adventure will be decided there and then. \nAimed at children from 3- 8 years of age. \nDates: Tuesday 26 May\, Wednesday 27 May\, 04 July and Saturday 01 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/imaginary-adventure-club-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260505T182934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T183310Z
UID:54795-1779840000-1779926399@backstagebristol.com
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:20260525T092636
CREATED:20260423T080856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080856Z
UID:54685-1779926400-1780012799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Fire and Dice - Bristol Improv Theatre
DESCRIPTION:In Fire & Dice\, you are invited to join a live-play Dungeons & Dragons show\, featuring a cast of improv comedians\, voice actors\, and special guests from distant worlds\, such as Baldur’s Gate\, Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared and Doctor Who \nRuns on 28 May\, 25 June\, 30 July and 27 August 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fire-and-dice-bristol-improv-theatre/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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:20260525T092636
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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:20260525T092636
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:20260525T092636
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260602
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260603
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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:20260525T092636
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTSTAMP:20260525T092636
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:20260525T092636
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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