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Backstage Bristol is an independent theatre site for Bristol theatre, arts and culture. Featuring news and reviews from venues including Bristol Old Vic, Tobacco Factory Theatres, The Wardrobe Theatre and Alma Tavern Theatre.

We list all theatre, arts and culture events free of charge in our online calendar and also welcome press releases.

Our focus is on Bristol and the neighbouring region, including Weston Super Mare, Clevedon and Bath theatre.

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Latest Bristol Theatre, Arts and Culture Stories

Superfan Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol Review
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Superfan at the Alma Tavern Theatre

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Energetic dive into friendships, fandoms and fall outs Bags of energy, sharply observed satire and a dive into the parasocial

Uncaged Theatre - Glitch at the Alma Tavern Theatre Review
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: GLITCH at the Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol

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Remember Remember Musical Edinburgh Festival 2026
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol Theatre Makers Heading to Edinburgh Fringe This Year

editorial
Space Jam Musical Parody 1
Bristol Theatre News

River Kite Theatre Releases Song From Space Jam: The (Unofficial Parody) Musical

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Felix Happy Cards Gong Cha Bristol
Bristol Theatre NewsMicro Reviews

Micro Review: Bristol Culture This Week

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Christmas Events

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Christmas Market Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 St Paul's Saint Bristol Bristol Harbourside Cranes Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Cat at the SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain The Étienne Sisters Komedia Sign Bath Lollypop Be-bop The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Brunel's SS Great Britain Theatre Royal Bath Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Bristol Steam Train Harbourside Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Brunel's SS Great Britain Circomedia Bristol Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Brunel's SS Great Britain Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

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Bristol Christmas theatre will all be listed in this special festive section here

Christmas Theatre in Bristol

At Backstage Bristol, we love Bristol theatre, music, cultural and arts events. Check out some of the ones we've loved the most so far this year...

Things We’ve Loved The Most in 2026

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