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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T083325Z
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SUMMARY:Glitch: A New Scratch Night from Uncaged Theatre - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Uncaged Theatre is hosting a new scratch night at the Alma Tavern Theatre this June. \nA comedy showcase of four plays by early-career playwrights in the South West region is on the line-up. \nIt includes: \nThe Authors’ by Jamillah Knowles\nAs Benja struggles to seduce a muse through alcohol and isolation\, their flatmates Dex and Rikki have different ideas about how they craft the narratives of their lives. Is art really pain? Does anyone care if the scripts on a foot fetishist’s subscription site are generated using AI? \nEnd of the World’ by Geraint Hughes\nA hilarious and thought-provoking Kubrick / Stoppard / Tarantino mash-up on our relationship with Artificial Intelligence. Are we all complicit in letting AI shape our cultural\, political\, and environmental landscape? Will we continue to let it displace human creativity and original thought\, or does the fight back start here? It’s a rollercoaster ride! \nThe Bus Stop’ by Patrick Large\nIt is mid-morning at a bus stop\, and two young men in their twenties from very different backgrounds find themselves sitting next to each other: one with a trust fund haircut\, and one with a love for winding up the poshos. Will they connect? Will they debate? No chance. \nGod Is Dead’ by Joe Brooks\nGod is dead\, washed up on the beach at Weston-super-Mare. It soon becomes clear that this is murder: murder most metaphysical. Detective Inspector Taylor and PC Blake are drawing up the list of suspects. They come to their prime suspect\, but can they bring the fallen angel in for questioning?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/glitch-a-new-scratch-night-from-uncaged-theatre-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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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:20260531T030611
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:20260531T030611
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:20260618
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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SUMMARY:Ted Milligan: United - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Ted Milligan brings his Edinburgh Fringe debut show United\, to The Gaffe in Bristol. \nIt’s a joyously funny\, character led\, live mockumentary which follows a fictional football club and their dedicated fans as they scramble to regain their position in the league. \nThe town of Crubchester has fallen on hard times and Crubchester United F.C. finds itself outside the league. \nHaving been purchased by a 6 year oldbillionaire who brings in a no-nonsense manager\, can they return to their former glory in the 92? \nUnited is a unique narrative comedy hour packed with whip-smart writing and nuanced performances of sharply observed characters. \nThe show explores the importance of football in small communities and reflects the true feelings of the ultimately pointless endeavour of passionately supporting a football club. \nUnited is written and performed by Ted Milligan and directed by Martin Willis. \nIt was chosen as one of the Seven from Seven shows being supported by Seven Dials Playhouse. \nThe show is specifically on the first England match of the World Cup too which will be screening after the game. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/ted-milligan-united-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260619
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T092828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T092828Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T151920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T151920Z
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SUMMARY:Milo Edwards: Catamaran (Preview) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Should you know about your dad’s seduction techniques? In 2025 Milo Edwards found a box of old letters in the back of his late Mother’s wardrobe. Catamaran is a show about his parents and the letters they wrote and the 1980s — what remains of a human life\, what’s torn out\, what happens if that life was surprisingly horny… and whatever happened to Jim Lock’s catamaran?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/milo-edwards-catamaran-preview-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T153534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T155343Z
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SUMMARY:Amelia Hamilton: Moral Support (Preview) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:This show is held at The Robin Hood \nAmelia’s got your coat but she hasn’t pulled. She’s turned\, comedy outlaw. Each one of her new rap lines is a deadly bullet in her lyrical revolver. It’s 2026 and we are living in a new wild west where the old rules don’t apply. \nAmelia Hamilton\, ‘the rapping comic you instantly adore’ ***** (One4Review.co.uk) and 2025 ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer winner\, returns with Moral Support – a show that is unpredictable\, sharp and surprising at every turn. \nFeatured on BBC Radio 4 and BBC iPlayer\, Hamilton skewers modern morality\, joyfully dismantling everything from bad men with excellent manners to competitive happiness\, gravedigging’s inevitable rebrand and why we should absolutely re-stigmatise mental health. Smart\, subversive and gloriously off-beat. ‘You do not want to miss the talent that is Amelia Hamilton’ ***** (EdFestMag.com). \nSaddle up and bring your whisky. Hamilton is gonna show us that perhaps the good guys were actually the bad girls all along. \n 
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/amelia-hamilton-moral-support-preview-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Robin Hood\, BS2 8DX
CATEGORIES:The Robin Hood
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T081512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T081512Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260418T113134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T074124Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260626
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260519T102327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T102327Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T152943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T152943Z
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SUMMARY:Raj Poojara & Roger O'Sullivan (Double Previews) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Raj Poojara grew up in a Ugandan-Indian household where career advice was less ‘follow your dreams’ and more ‘don’t embarrass the family’. In DICE\, he explores what happens when life feels pre-rolled. \nFrom identity confusion and hyper-competitive cousins to navigating respectable career paths and cultural expectation\, Raj examines the pressure to land on the ‘right’ number. Sharp\, personal and packed with punchlines. \n  \nAmbition is a mortal sin — or so Roger O’Sullivan was taught growing up in rural Ireland. But with the Irish identity trending and authenticity all the rage\, in 2026\, perhaps the real nepotism is being a peasant boy who can tell a few funny stories. \nNominee: Best Newcomer Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2025. Winner: Best Newcomer Comedian’s Choice Award 2025. ‘No shortcuts: just craft\, timing and a deep love of the game’ (One4Review.co.uk). ‘Talents like O’Sullivan don’t come around very often’ (Rolling Stone).
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/raj-poojara-roger-osullivan-double-previews-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T093815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T093815Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T074900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T074900Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260707
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T153549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153549Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Hilleard: Grogg (Preview) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:After a SELL OUT show at The Bristol Comedy Festival\, Paul Hilleard is bringing a preview of his Edinburgh Fringe debut to The Gaffe Comedy Club one final time before the fringe! \nBBC New Comedian of the Year 2024\, Channel 4 Sean Lock Finalist 2025\, Winner of Chortle Hotshots 2026\, debuts this Fringe! Hailing from Pontypridd in the South-Welsh Valleys\, Paul shares experiences of growing up in a deprived area. Expect dry oddball observations from the Valleys and beyond! \nContent Includes; market towns\, God\, gates\, the class system\, hot food\, relationships\, yoga\, landlords\, Epstein. \nBe kind to yourself. \n‘Projects the image of a man not too successful at life but still clinging to hope… Precision and obscurity’ (chortle) \n‘Top Rate Comedy’ (Spencer Jones) \n‘Energy and delivery on stage absolutely fantastic’ (Babatunde Aleshe) \nProduced by The Gaffe Comedy Club
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/paul-hilleard-grogg-preview-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260710
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260711
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T080438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T080438Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260713
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T154928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T154928Z
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SUMMARY:Sharon Wanjohi: A Perfect Life (Preview) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Sharon Wanjohi is finally getting her shit together. It’s time. I’ve bought some crystals\, taken an iron supplement and finally stopped avoiding my taxes. Will this be enough to undo years of avoidance? My therapist (girl I met in a nightclub toilet years ago) says no but I say yes. Because delusion is the key to success. \nSharon Wanjohi is a queer British Kenyan comedian who’s been making waves on the circuit with her take on the lack of Gen-z homeowners and maybe too much material on the cartoons that inspired a generation of sexual awakenings. \nShe has written on Never Mind the Buzzcocks\, Late Night Lycett and The Jonathan Ross Show.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/sharon-wanjohi-a-perfect-life-preview-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260714
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
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:20260531T030611
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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260715
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260716
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260529T153203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T153203Z
UID:55115-1784073600-1784159999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Kemah Bob: Love Child (Preview) - The Gaffe Comedy Club
DESCRIPTION:Kemah Bob\, the acclaimed stand-up (The Guardian’s 10 best comedy shows of 2024) returns with her much anticipated second hour\, asking if we ever really stop growing up? \nISH Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2024. As seen on QI\, Richard Osman’s House of Games\, Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club\, Comedy Central Live\, Don’t Hate The Playaz and Guessable. As heard on the Off Menu podcast.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/kemah-bob-love-child-preview-the-gaffe-comedy-club/
LOCATION:The Gaffe Comedy Club\, BS1 2BD
CATEGORIES:The Gaffe Comedy Club
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260724
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T083255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T083255Z
UID:54701-1784851200-1784937599@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-3/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260726
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260421T132855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260421T132855Z
UID:54664-1784937600-1785023999@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Pyg - Spielman Theatre of Tobacco Factory Theatres
DESCRIPTION:Bath-based theatre company Sandcastles Productions is staging its new play Pyg in the Spielman Theatre of Tobacco Factory Theatres this summer. \nThree men. One mannequin. A place between somewhere and nowhere. Harrison has been coming here for a year. Or maybe it’s his first time. Or his last. It depends on which Harrison you ask: the pensioner\, the man in his 30s\, or the teenager. They’ve all been summoned here for the same reason – if only they could figure out what that is. The mannequin stands at the centre of it all\, unravelling Harrison’s life before his eyes\, as it becomes clear that there are darker truths about his world threatening to break his fantasies.   \nIt’s been described as a ‘wickedly inventive’ new play that deconstructs the relationship between masculinity and technology in a ‘radical’ and ‘compelling’ way. \nThe theatre company was founded in 2024 with the aim of giving emerging actors and creatives the chance to devise and stage original work. Its debut production – Glass House – brought together 7 actors\, 4 writers and script editors\, 3 technical designers 3 photographers and publicity designers\, 2 producers and a director. It’s an impressive feat in a challenging industry. \nThe production will be in Bristol for one night only ahead of a run at this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/pyg-spielman-theatre-of-tobacco-factory-theatres/
LOCATION:Spielman Theatre\, BS3 1TF
CATEGORIES:Spielman Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260729
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260519T102912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T102912Z
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SUMMARY:Mr Browns Pig: The Woodland Puppet Show - The Garden Theatre
DESCRIPTION:The legendary Mr Browns Pig comes to The Garden Theatre of Windmill Hill City Farm this summer. \nMr Browns Pig Puppet Show is a collection of enchanting stories with glove and rod puppets\, performed from a puppet booth theatre. \nFeatures dragons\, princesses\, woodland animals and pirates\, there will lots of comedy and audience participation for all to join in with! Together with music and silliness\, the show will entertain all the family from one to one hundred.
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/mr-browns-pig-the-woodland-puppet-show-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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260319T093255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T093255Z
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SUMMARY:Touched - Alma Tavern Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Pilots Thumb Theatre Company comes to the Alma Tavern Theatre this summer with their new production of Touched. \nThe Devon based theatre company are performing in Bristol for the first time as part of a new tour. \nTouched was originally written by Danny Strike inspired by a short play by Laura Quigley. It’s been adapted and rewritten by Beth Scott-Hewlett. \nBritain didn’t collapse overnight—it slowly came apart. Jobs disappeared\, trust eroded\, and people stopped looking each other in the eye. Then the Urban Regeneration Programme arrived. Not a revolution. Just a system that slipped quietly into people’s lives and called itself order. \nSome welcome it. Some fear it. Most are simply trying to survive it. \nIn a world designed to keep everyone apart\, they find something rare: connection. Not quite love or friendship. More like the quiet ache of being altered by another person. \nThe Programme claims it can fix society. But to fix something\, you often must strip it down—remove the messy\, human parts first: fear\, pain\, hope\, longing. The need for one another. And if we lose those things\, what’s left of us?
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/touched-alma-tavern-theatre/
LOCATION:Alma Tavern Theatre\, BS8 2HY
CATEGORIES:Alma Tavern Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260730
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260731
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T081613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T081613Z
UID:54690-1785369600-1785455999@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-3/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260802
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260423T075013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T075013Z
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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-3/
LOCATION:Bristol Improv Theatre\, BS8 1LP
CATEGORIES:Bristol Improv Theatre
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTSTAMP:20260531T030611
CREATED:20260519T105301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T105301Z
UID:54928-1785974400-1786060799@backstagebristol.com
SUMMARY:Fungi Frida and the Myco Heros - The Garden Theatre Windmill Hill City Farm
DESCRIPTION:Children and family theatre this summer in Bristol… \nHere we are in Plasticland… there’s rubbish everywhere\, and that’s no good! Join Fungi Frida as she travels along the Wood Wide Web to meet a host of mycological superheroes and find the perfect mushroom ally to help us clean up the plastic – she can’t do it without you!
URL:https://backstagebristol.com/event/fungi-frida-and-the-myco-heros-the-garden-theatre-windmill-hill-city-farm/
LOCATION:The Garden Theatre – Windmill Hill City Farm\, BS3 4EA
CATEGORIES:The Garden Theatre & Windmill Hill City Farm
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