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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

Pup Play Alma Tavern Theatre Bristol
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: Pup Play – Alma Tavern Theatre

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PUP PLAY: A Queer Pseudo-Lecture (of sorts) is one of the most important stories told on the Bristol stage this year

Christmas Theatre For Children Bristol
Bristol Theatre News

Festive Theatre For Families: Where Did The Snow Go?

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Running With Scissors Ronnie Conboy Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Running with Scissors by Ronnie Conboy – Alma Tavern Theatre

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Nell! The Musical at The Mission Theatre Bath 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Nell! The Musical – The Mission Theatre

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The Dying Wish Kelvin Players 2026
Bristol Theatre Reviews

Review: The Dying Wish – Kelvin Players

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

The Watershed
The Watershed
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
Bristol Steam Train Harbourside
The Arnolfini
The Arnolfini
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery
The Wardrobe Theatre
The Wardrobe Theatre
Bristol Broadmead Balls
Bristol Broadmead Balls
The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol
The Dominican Front Room Bristol
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Bristol Harbourside Cranes
Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls
Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Bristol Tractor Run
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Circomedia Bristol
Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre
Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard
The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Bristol Old Vic Ceiling
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Cary Grant Bristol Statue
Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band
Blurillaz Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 8
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic
Dracula at The Mount Without Review
Dracula at the Mount Without
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol
Eddie King Mural St Paul's
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026
The Watershed
The Watershed
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Ashton Court Miniature Railway
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Christmas Market
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea
Komedia Sign Bath
Komedia Sign Bath
St Paul's Saint Bristol
St Paul's Saint
Theatre Royal Bath
Theatre Royal Bath
Lollypop Be-bop
Lollypop Be-bop
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Cat at the SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Christmas Events
Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls
Welcome to St Pauls
Bristol Harbour Festival
Stéphane Del Castillo
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience Bristol
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale
Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
Days of Significance BOVTS
Days of Significance BOVTS
Bristol Circus City 2026
Bristol Circus City 2026
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat
Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026
Absolute Bowie Bristol
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Show of Strength Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
The Matthew of Bristol
The Matthew of Bristol
Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026
Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Bristol 3
Brunel's SS Great Britain
SS Great Britain
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest
Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol
Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol 2026
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
Gromit on Bristol Ferry
The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol
The Elephant Pub Bristol
The Étienne Sisters
The Étienne Sisters
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025
Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Brunel's SS Great Britain
Bristol Harbour Festival
Bristol Harbour Festival
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol
The Watershed Bristol Steam Train Harbourside The Arnolfini Anglican Chapel Arnos Vale Cemetery The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Broadmead Balls The Dominican Front Room at Watershed Bristol Bristol Harbourside Cranes Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Circomedia Bristol Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard Bristol Old Vic Ceiling Cary Grant Bristol Statue Blurillaz The Fleece Bristol Blur Vs Gorillaz Tribute Band Bristol Pride 2026 Parade March Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Young Sherlock Season 2 Filming Bristol Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic Dracula at The Mount Without Review Bristol Harbour Festival Eddie King Mural St Paul's Bristol Bristol International Balloon Fiesta 2026 The Watershed Ashton Court Miniature Railway Bristol Christmas Market Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea Komedia Sign Bath St Paul's Saint Bristol Theatre Royal Bath Lollypop Be-bop Cat at the SS Great Britain Brunel's SS Great Britain Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls Bristol Harbour Festival Brunel's SS Great Britain Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale Spielman Centre Arnos Vale Cemetery The Rocky Horror Show Days of Significance BOVTS Bristol Circus City 2026 Brunel's SS Great Britain Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025 Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026 The Fleece Bristol Live Music Venue Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Harbour Festival The Matthew of Bristol Bristol Docks Heritage Weekend 2026 Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest Wallace and Gromit Exhibition: Cracking Exhibition, Gromit! 50 Years of Aardman in Bristol Gromit on Bristol Ferry The Elephant Pub St Nicholas Market Bristol The Étienne Sisters Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025 Brunel's SS Great Britain Bristol Harbour Festival Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

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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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