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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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Applications Open For Free Theatre Training and Development
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Applications Open For Free Theatre Training and Development

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Applications are open until 13 July A free training and development opportunity is being offered by one of the country’s

Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event
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Bath Dance School Takes Part in Special Gala Event

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Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern theatre
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The Best Place To Sit In The Alma Tavern Theatre

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Bristol Theatre Company Heads To Edinburgh Fringe
Bristol Theatre News

Bristol Theatre Company Heads To Edinburgh Fringe

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Under The Hammer Bristol Improv Theatre
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Solve-Along A Mystery With The Company Of International Artists

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Spotlight On Bristol Culture

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Brunel's SS Great Britain

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Bristol Street Art Murals at Upfest

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run 2025

Days of Significance BOVTS

Days of Significance BOVTS

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

The Wardrobe Theatre Bristol

Lollypop Be-bop

Lollypop Be-bop

Welcome to St Pauls - Seven Saints of St Pauls

Welcome to St Pauls

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Inflatable Cat

Theatre Royal Bath

Theatre Royal Bath

Wallace and Gromit Tractor Run Bristol Children's Hospital 2025

Bristol Tractor Run

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale

Preset Rapunzel: A Hairy Tale at TFT

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Avonmeads showcase Cinema Bristol

Bristol Light Festival swing Song Portland Square St Pauls

Swing Song Bristol Light Festival 26

Circomedia Bristol

Circomedia Bristol

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

Cabot Circus Christmas Tree 2025

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol out of water at Underfall Yard

Absolute Bowie O2 Academy Bristol 2026

Absolute Bowie Bristol

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Bristol Harbourside Cranes

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain Beneath the Waves Festive Light & Sound Experience

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Bristol Light Festival 2026 Bristol Is Always a Good Idea

Brunel's SS Great Britain

SS Great Britain

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 Bristol

The Étienne Sisters

The Étienne Sisters

Tobacco Factory Theatres - The Spielman Theatre

Tobacco Factory Theatres

The Matthew of Bristol at Underfall Yard

The Matthew of Bristol

St Paul's Saint Bristol

St Paul's Saint

Brunel's SS Great Britain

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

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Steam Train Harbourside

Bristol Christmas Market

Bristol Christmas Market

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Uncanny at Bristol Old Vic

Komedia Sign Bath

Komedia Sign Bath

Cat at the SS Great Britain

Cat at the SS Great Britain

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

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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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