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SUMMARY:Moulin Scrooge at The Wardrobe Theatre for Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The Wardrobe Theatre has teamed up with Front Room Theatre in Weston-Super-Mare\, for this year’s Christmas show at the Old Market venue. \nMoulin Scrooge is an adult-only new comedy featuring glitz\, showgirls\, a gaudy elephant in a mash-up musical with plenty of laughs. \nThis flamboyant nightclub-cum-bordello writhing with tassels\, tits and tuberculosis is the number one pleasure-spot where every vivacious Victorian with a taste for the unrestrained wants to be this Christmas Eve. Everyone\, that is\, except stuffy old Ebby Scrooge – a greedy\, hateful miser who detests merriment. But when some spooky ghosts push his buttons\, can-can Scrooge find love and learn the true meaning of a jolly winter festival before his soul is doomed forever? \nThe Wardrobe Theatre is one of the best venues for some festive shows for grown-ups\, having previously staged Notting Hell\, The Good\, The Bad & The Coyote Ugly\, MDH: Puppets Do A Movie\, Reservoir Mogs\, Rocky Shock Horror\, Oedipuss In Boots and Goldilock\, Stock & Three Smoking Bears.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/moulin-scrooge-at-the-wardrobe-theatre-for-christmas/
LOCATION:The Wardrobe Theatre\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:Christmas Theatre,The Wardrobe Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
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SUMMARY:The Last Five Years - Ustinov Studios Bath
DESCRIPTION:The new production of The Last Five Years is a Built by Barn production from Barn Theatre\, Reading Rep Theatre and Theatre Royal Bath. It will star Martha Kirby as Kathy and Guy Woolf as Jamie. \nThe hit musical follows two New Yorkers in a relationship that’s lasted five years so far. The question is whether they can remain united as their lives move in different directions. \nA twisting plot sees Jamie’s side of the story start at the moment they meet. Cathy’s story starts at the end moving backwards. The pair meet once in the middle. \nIt’s a smart\, entertaining and heartfelt musical. \nDirector Hal Chambers said that he’s been longing to direct the show for over 20 years\, being a “passionate admirer” of Jason Robert Brown’s work. He called the storytelling music and emotional depth in the show “unmatched”. \n“The narrative structure\, with Cathy moving backwards through time and Jamie forwards\, creates a compelling theatrical puzzle reminiscent of a Christopher Nolan film\,” he says. \n“It feels like a haunting memory play – dreamlike\, poetic\, and full of magical realism. Our production will lean into that\, using bold imagery and movement to explore the ghosts of a relationship and the raw beauty of love and heartbreak. The music is breath-taking – joyful\, witty\, devastating – and I can’t wait to bring it to life with our cast. Performed in intimate venues\, our vision promises a deeply personal and emotionally resonant Last Five Years that captures the show’s unique intimacy and power.” \nUstinov Studio\, Theatre Royal Bath 25 November – 03 January 2026
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-last-five-years-casting-ustinov-studios-bath/
LOCATION:Ustinov Studio\, BA1 1EY
CATEGORIES:Ustinov Theatre
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20251020T135540Z
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SUMMARY:Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:In a secluded tower deep within the forest\, Rapunzel charts stars and planets and dreams of a world beyond her walls. When an unexpected visitor climbs through her window and into her strange little world\, he brings color\, chaos\, and the thrill of the unknown. Soon\, Rapunzel must make a choice between keeping herself safe or exploring freedom.  \nRapunzel: A Hairy Tale at Tobacco Factory Theatres is told through unforgettable original music\, captivating characters\, and wonderfully wild invention. \nBritish Sign Language Interpreted Performances\nBritish Sign Language Interpreter: Kate Neill\nFriday 19 December 2020 at 7pm\nSaturday 20 December 2025 2pm \nCaptioned Performances\nCaptioning provided by Stage Text\nSaturday 10 January 2026 7pm\nSunday 11 January 2026 11am \nRelaxed Performance\nSunday 04 January 2026 4pm
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/rapunzel-a-hairy-tale-at-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20251020T142014Z
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SUMMARY:Scruff's Christmas Adventure - Spielman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:It’s Christmas Eve\, and Scruff the puppy can’t sleep. He whines and worries – how can a little dog like him find a totally paw-some gift for his owner? He doesn’t know where to start\, let alone how to wrap it and get it under the tree in time for Christmas morning. \nLittle Angel Theatre brings Bristol Scruff on a tail-wagging journey filled with magical puppetry\, hilarious characters\, and lots of audience interaction.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/scruffs-christmas-adventure-spielman-theatre/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260104
DTSTAMP:20251020T141525Z
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SUMMARY:Gurt Haunted Miracle on North Street - Spielman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The Gurt Haunted team are in BS3 this Christmas with Miracle On North Street. \nTony Chestnut\, Sir Francis Hailbop and their highly professional team will be unwrapping the ghosts of Bemmie past\, present and future in this participatory\, paranormal parody.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/gurt-haunted-miracle-on-north-street-spielman-theatre/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260110
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260105T200438Z
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SUMMARY:Tales From The Wasteland: Post-Apocalyptic Improv at Spielman Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Tales From The Wasteland is an improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy. Taking a single suggestion from the audience\, the cast will create an entire narrative driven show with no pre-prepared characters\, story or dialogue. \n\nAudiences should expect raiders\, mutants and violence over scarce resources in this absurd dark comedy. It’s inspired by other cultural offerings in the genre\, including Mad Max\, The Last of Us and Fallout. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/tales-from-the-wasteland-post-apocalyptic-improv-at-spielman-theatre/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260107T195150Z
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SUMMARY:Lost Atoms - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:Lost Atoms takes a wild ride through Jess and Robbie’s recollection of their relationship. \nBoth funny and heartbreaking\, it explores how love shapes our lives and how we remember it. \nA chance meeting\, some disastrous dates\, an extraordinary transformative love. It’s the stuff of fairy tales. Or is it? \nTogether they scale the soaring highs and crushing lows\, relive the beats of connection\, the moments of loss. But are their stories the same? And can their memories be trusted? \nFeatured Image: Tristram Kenton
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/lost-atoms-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20251025T135113Z
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SUMMARY:How Do You Sleep At Night - Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:It’s 3am and you’re wide awake. Your mind is spinning – exam results\, unread texts\, crushes\, capitalism\, that thing you said in Year 9. Homework’s due. The planet’s burning. Someone out there is sleeping soundly. How? \nHow Do You Sleep At Night? dives into the quiet (or not-so-quiet) hours before bed to explore everything that keeps us up – a late-night reckoning with the petty\, the political\, and the personal. With humour\, honesty\, and a lot of tossing and turning\, this show follows a group of restless young people in pursuit of something that should be simple: a good night’s sleep. \nIt’s the latest show from Bristol Old Vic’s Young Company\, devised by the company and directed by Paige Stevens.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/how-do-you-sleep-at-night-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:20260116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260118
DTSTAMP:20251206T111714Z
CREATED:20251206T111714Z
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SUMMARY:EXPÖSED by Baby Lamb Productions - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Fashion designer extraordinaire “Ze Emperor” is on a ruthless rise to the top of Berlin’s fashion scene\, but when his latest collection falls flat\, he is in desperate need of something new. \nRumours of a cutting-edge fabric\, spearheaded by an innovative Parisian duo\, may be just what Ze Emperor needs to save his reputation and claw his way back to global fashion domination! \nFeaturing larger-than-life characters\, a feel-good soundtrack and lots of silly jokes\, Baby Lamb Productions brings you a tongue-in-cheek adaptation of The Emperor’s New Clothes\, transplanted to the dog-eat-dog world of 21st century high fashion. \nFollowing sell-out runs at the Bread & Roses Theatre and The Canal Cafe Theatre\, and after becoming OFFIE-finalists for the latter\, Baby Lamb Productions is thrilled to bring this “highly charged razzmatazz production” (Broadway Baby) to a new audience.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/exposed-by-baby-lamb-productions-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260117T140000
DTSTAMP:20251203T135001Z
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SUMMARY:Community Open Doors Event - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Drop into Circomeda at St. Paul’s Church for a free family event this January \nChildren and young people can try their hand at a range of circus skills like aerial hoop\, trapeze\, juggling and tightwire in Youth Circus Have-a-Go sessions. \nIncludes African Drumming and Dance Workshops with St. Paul’s creative and dance and drumming pro\, Rubba. \nEveryone is welcome – drop-in throughout the day and get involved.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/community-open-doors-event-circomedia-2/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260105T204418Z
CREATED:20260105T204418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T204418Z
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SUMMARY:Living Spit Beauty and the Beast - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:As North-Somerset based\, Two-Person Comedy Theatre Companies go\, Living Spit are widely known as being one of the most physically attractive to ever grace the British stage.  \nHowever\, in this tale as old as time\, one of them will be forced to portray a hideous\, foul-tempered beast.  \nBut which one will it be?   \nThis is a re-worked\, monstrously-musical\, Disney-defying version of this classic French tale about what it means to be truly beautiful in the 18th century.   
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/living-spit-beauty-and-the-beast-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20251203T135314Z
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SUMMARY:Balance by Brainfools - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:“Balance” is the latest original work from Brainfools\, a company of exceptionally talented performers who expertly fuse dynamic circus arts with imaginative storytelling. \nThis is contemporary circus – an art form where breathtaking human skill\, innovative object manipulation\, and physical theatre take centre stage\, offering a fresh and often surprising take on traditional circus. \nFeatured Image: Pablo Herrera
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/balance-by-brainfools-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260124
DTSTAMP:20260106T104306Z
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SUMMARY:Old Market Assembly 10th Birthday Party - The Old Market Assembly
DESCRIPTION:The Old Market Assembly is turning ten years old. \nAs part of a week-long birthday celebration\, The Old Market Assembly 10th Birthday Party\, takes place on Friday 23 January 2026 \nIt features live music from local legends The Bristol Hornstars. \nBorn from Bristol University’s Big Band Society\, The Bristol Hornstars are one of the city’s most loved jazz bands. \nTheir 20-piece lineup blends jazz\, funk\, Latin rhythms and modern classics\, turning any room into a proper party—the perfect soundtrack for the night. \nExpect big brass energy\, swinging grooves and a packed dancefloor in true Old Market Assembly style. \nAs a thank you for Bristol’s support over the last ten years\, all tickets will be £10\, with a limited number of student tickets available.* \nKeeping the 10 theme going\, you can tuck into discounted £10 pizzas from 19 – 24 January. \nAs we celebrate 10 years in partnership with The Wardrobe Theatre\, the Snug Gallery will showcase never-before-seen photographs from the venue’s earliest days as a trip down memory lane into the making of the venue. Join their celebrations by booking a show via their website. \n*Student tickets require a valid student ID card upon entry. \nEntry requirements: 18+
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/old-market-assembly-10th-birthday-party-the-old-market-assembly/
LOCATION:The Old Market Assembly\, 25 West Street\, Bristol\, BS2 0DF
CATEGORIES:The Old Market Assembly
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTSTAMP:20260114T134550Z
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SUMMARY:CRIPtic Arts: The Acts - The Weston Studio
DESCRIPTION:CRIPtic Arts presents… The Acts! Coming to Bristol Old Vic on 23 and 24 January 2026. \nThe Acts is a gathering of four daring new works from some of the UK’s most exciting disabled theatre makers. \nCaitlin Magnall-Kearns weaves a love story of desire\, guilt\, and ageing with tender humour in The Ache of It. \nKathrine Payne’s dark comedy body job follows two lovers as they collide and unravel\, exploring the growing phenomenon of lonely deaths in the UK and the tangled realities of shame\, labour and love. \nTatum Swithenbank conjures REALMS\, a spell-like journey through folklore\, disability\, and magick. \nSO SHA  invites us into Pruu the Pidj\, a music-led ritual about survival\, softness\, and finding home in unlikely places. \nIn a cultural moment that asks disabled artists to fit into neat boxes\, The Acts asks what happens when we refuse. When we choose mess\, ritual\, pleasure\, grief\, humour\, and grit. When we make art on our own terms. \nCRIPtic Arts: The Acts has Captioned\, Relaxed and BSL performances. \nFeatured Image Artwork by Rachel Gadsden
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/criptic-arts-the-acts-the-weston-studio/
LOCATION:The Weston Studio BOV\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260126
DTSTAMP:20260105T195220Z
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SUMMARY:Sam Hickman: First Woman at Strange Brew (WIP)
DESCRIPTION:Sam Hickman is a British/American singing harpist. She will be bringing together comedy\, cabaret and a bit of theatre as well as music in First Woman which will be at Strange Brew this January. \nPerforming as part of the Bristol Comedy Festival this year\, First Woman looks at womanhood\, motherhood\, medical transition\, and how to win it all. \nFirst Woman asks how do we escape the trauma of our past and why do we wait to be happy? \nPerformed with the promise of ‘very elaborate and gorgeous’ costumes\, this looks like a great show to kickstart your 2026 \nThe Bristol Comedy Festival runs from 15 – 31 January 2026 \nFeatured Image: Rhian Dixon Photography
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/sam-hickman-first-woman-at-strange-brew/
LOCATION:Strange Brew\, Fairfax Street\, Bristol\, BS1 3DB
CATEGORIES:Strange Brew
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260129
DTSTAMP:20260105T204751Z
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SUMMARY:Seder - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Anchored by the Jewish ritual of the Seder\, this dynamic piece of live-scored  physical theatre demands a new consideration of our survival stories. Through  spoken word\, explosive dance and an otherworldly score of harp\, drums and distorted guitar\, Adam Kammerling explores how we value our identities as  survivors\, and asks\, is this safe? \nThe super-cohort features lead artist Adam Kammerling (Albany Associate Artist\, Out-Spoken Press) and dancers\, Si Rawlinson (Wayward Thread\, Kakilang\, My Neighbour Totoro) Elisabeth Mulenga (Goldfrapp) and musicians\, Antosh Wojcik  (How to Keep Time: A Drum Solo for Dementia\, Bad Betty Press) on drums and  Marysia Osu (Brownswood Recordings\, Levitation Orchestra) on harp. \nTogether they create a highly dynamic environment for a non-linear storytelling experience  that bursts into blasts of physicality and immersive sound. \nDeveloped in response to the recent war crimes in Gaza and the ongoing  oppression of the Palestinian people\, this show\, unable to tour in 2024 due to safety  concerns\, demands a renewed relationship with the loyalties we hold in grief.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/seder-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20250929T080758Z
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SUMMARY:Showstopper: The Improvised Musical - Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:With fifteen years as an Edinburgh Fringe must-see phenomenon\, a BBC Radio 4 series\, a critically-acclaimed West End run and an Olivier Award to their name\, The Showstoppers have delighted audiences across the globe with their ingenious blend of comedy\, musical theatre and spontaneity. \nA brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing\, all dancing productions with hilarious results. These incredible performers are guaranteed to impress as they create shows packed with drama\, dazzling dance routines and catchy melodies – and it’s all made up on the spot! \nSo whether you fancy Hamilton in a hospital\, Sondheim in the Sahara\, or Cabaretat Cabot Circus\, you suggest it and The Showstoppers will sing it!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/showstopper-the-improvised-musical-bristol-old-vic/
LOCATION:Bristol Old Vic\, BS1 4ED
CATEGORIES:Bristol Old Vic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251025T135820Z
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SUMMARY:Small Town Boy - Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic
DESCRIPTION:‘I want them to see it. To throw it in their faces in all its big\, camp\, messy glory.’ \nIn the wake of their boyfriend Leo’s unexpected death\, Edie – a drag queen from Bristol – travels down to Cornwall to meet the family they never knew of. Expecting small-town homophobia\, Edie instead finds a community they didn’t expect. As Edie’s arrival awakens new emotions and old tensions\, drag begins to trickle through this seaside town and truths begin to pour out. \nHow do you piece together a person who didn’t have time to find those pieces themself? \nWritten by Brenda Callis\, directed by Frazer Meakin with sound design by Freddie Lewis. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/small-town-boy-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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
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SUMMARY:Artists Gathering All About Funding - Arnolfini
DESCRIPTION:Join Diverse Artists Network at the Arnolfini for its first Artists Gathering of 2026. \n\nThe session will be diving into funding. \nThere will be expert insight from Fleur Williams of Sasolo and Izzy Cross of Noods Levels. \nMembers of the DAN team will also be on hand to answer questions about how to fund projects. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/artists-gathering-all-about-funding-arnolfini/
LOCATION:Arnolfini\, BS1 4QA
CATEGORIES:Arnolfini
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260105T205621Z
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SUMMARY:Audrey Heartburn: Bingo at Tiffany’s - Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Join the fabulously funny Tracey Collins as she brings you the hilarious\, heartwarming\, and bonkers Bingo at Tiffany’s\, starring the one and only Audrey Heartburn!  This award-winning character comedian will have you in stitches as she takes you on a riotous ride through a night of musical comedy\, bingo\, and pure chaos. \nAudrey’s traded the Hollywood hills for the real world—and she’s looking for love (and maybe a little bit of mischief) right here in Bristol! \nSpin the bingo cage\, shake those maracas\, and dance the night away with this iconic character.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/audrey-heartburn-bingo-at-tiffanys-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Tobacco Factory Theatres\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Tobacco Factory Theatres
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20251118T140306Z
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SUMMARY:Men Behaving Badly - Barn Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The world premiere of the stage show based on the 90s TV series. \nFour old friends and a wedding in the morning – what could possibly go wrong? \nLondon\, 31st December\, 1999. Gary’s clinging to his youth\, Dorothy’s had enough\, Deborah’s got a plan\, and Tony’s…still Tony. The world is bracing for Y2K as our favourite foursome prepare for their own Big Day\, but when resolutions clash with revelations\, the gang might just prove that the real millennium bug… is them. \nExpect pints\, fireworks\, and a complete lack of adult supervision as we return to the flatmates where the TV series left off. \nWritten by Simon Nye and directed by Joseph O’Malley. \nMen Behaving Badly The Play will be at Barn Theatre 30 January – 07 March 2026 \nPriority tickets on sale now\nGeneral sale starts Saturday 22 November at 1pm \nFor more information or to book\, visit: https://barntheatre.org.uk/men-behaving-badly
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/men-behaving-badly-barn-theatre/
LOCATION:Barn Theatre\, GL7 1BN
CATEGORIES:Barn Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20251203T135733Z
CREATED:20251203T135733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T135733Z
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SUMMARY:The Imposters! - Circomedia
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Circomedia and Slapstick Festival \nFive characters on the run from the authorities escape capture\, fall in love\, fight their way through hordes of cops to solve the mystery of how they ended up on the wrong side of law. \nWith a live music score\, The Imposters brings the charm\, daredevil acrobatic stunts\, romance\, action and thrills of the Silent Movie Era live to the stage. Conceived and directed by Moira Hunt. Created and performed by Circomedia’s BA Contemporary Circus & Physical Theatre students.  \nFeatured Image: Harley Strong
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/the-imposters-circomedia/
LOCATION:Circomedia\, BS2 8SJ
CATEGORIES:Circomedia
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