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There's just over a week left to catch this children's classic

A musical production of Zog & the Flying Doctors, the bestselling sequel to the children’s classic Zog, opened at the Old Vic this week.   Zog, super keen student turned air-ambulance, still lands with a bang-crash-thump. Together...
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A Tennessee Williams classic is coming to Bristol Old Vic next month

Atri Banerjee’s acclaimed production of The Glass Menagerie – first seen at The Royal Exchange Theatre in 2022 - is all set to drop by Bristol as part of a UK tour.   The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams runs at Bristol Old...
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Review: The Wizard of Oz at The Bristol Hippodrome

It’s time to pop on your ruby slippers and follow the yellow brick road all the way to Bristol Hippodrome, where Dorothy and friends have arrived on the latest leg of the UK tour of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s version of The Wizard of Oz.   Playing...
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Meet the 70s inspired pop duo supporting Paul Weller in Bristol tomorrow

Heading to Paul Weller’s sold-out Bristol Beacon gig tomorrow night? Want to find out more about the support act, Barbara? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.   Paul Weller and opening act Barbara play Bristol Beacon’s...
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There’s a double bill of horror and doom metal coming to the IMAX

This month, the old IMAX at the Bristol Aquarium will play host to horror-doc Frogman, and doom-metal band Froglord.   Once in a while, an event arises that makes you think: “who thought of this? How on earth did this come about?”,...
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A unique Old City bar is hosting an acclaimed Bristol trio

The Rummer Hotel, a bar and distillery on the oldest licenced premises in Bristol, are hosting performances from the unique acoustic duo/trio Silver Souled for the next few months.   The Rummer is a unique venue tucked away in the cobbled...
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Bristol Old Vic’s comedy shows – Spring/Summer 2024

As ever, the UK’s longest continually running theatre have a busy spring and summer planned with a plethora of exciting stand-up shows scheduled.   From UK comedy titans to iconic voices, rising stars of the stand-up scene to beloved...
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The Wardrobe's summer season, new website and box office freedom

The Wardrobe Theatre, a celebrated fringe theatre on Old Market, have announced their summer season shows – alongside a new-look website and a new era of independence for the venue. The Wardrobe Theatre, an intimate fringe theatre within Old...
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Genre-defying “little orchestra” are bringing their 30th anniversary tour to Bristol

Direct from Portland, Oregon, Pink Martini are embarking on an eagerly anticipated UK tour throughout April and May.   Pink Martini will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall on Friday 3 May 2024.   This beloved group are renowned...
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St. Marks Road’s Grand Iftar returns this Sunday – in solidarity with Palestine

The community of St Marks Road are once again celebrating Ramadan this Sunday with their street-wide Grand Iftar – this time in special solidarity with Palestine. Iftar is a community breaking of the Ramadan fast. Completed at Maghrib (sunset)...
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Not long until the Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival takes over Bristol once again

The annual poetry festival will once again bring together local, national and international poets and speakers for a series of exciting events.   Lyra – Bristol Poetry Festival takes place from Friday 12 until Sunday 21 April 2024.   The...
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A Vintage Furniture Flea Market is taking over Paintworks in April

Bristol’s best vintage fair will once again take over the Bath Road event space, allowing lovers of pre-loved furnishings to browse to their hearts content.   The Vintage Furniture Flea will take over Paintworks’ Event Space on...
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One of Bristol’s favourite cafes is opening a second location

Christmas Steps is preparing to be graced by the presence of a second location of popular, artsy cafe Dareshack. Dareshack, just across from Castle Park on Wine St, is just one of many cafes and coffee shops that populate Bristol’s streets –...
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First tier tickets for food festival Feast On go on sale later this week

Taking over The Downs for a full weekend in July, Feast On will showcase the best of Bristol’s restaurants, traders and food and drinks producers.   Feast On will run at The Downs, Bristol from Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024.   What...
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There’s a monthly women’s beer meetup happening across Bristol

Good Chemistry Brewing, one of Bristol’s most beloved local brewers, hosts a beer and meet-up night for women, by women – She Drinks Beer.   Good Chemistry are a Bristol brewing powerhouse that have been going for nearly ten years...
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Just a week left to catch the Wizard of Oz at the Bristol Hippodrome

The Wizard of Oz, the Bristol Hippodrome’s latest spectacular production, has just a week left in it’s Bristol run.   GET TICKETS HERE   The Wizard of Oz is a show about a lot of things – twisters, friendship,...
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Tickets running low to catch infectious indie pop star Declan McKenna in Bristol

Following a lengthy US tour throughout 2023, playing to more than 60,000 fans, Declan McKenna is currently engaged in a UK and Ireland headline run in support of his new album.   Declan McKenna will play Bristol Beacon’s Beacon Hall...
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Tickets are quickly selling out for Bristol’s comedy event of the summer

With multiple shows already sold out, Bristol’s Comedy Garden is set to be a packed one – so get your tickets soon.   GET TICKETS HERE   Bristol Comedy Garden is one of the biggest events of Bristol’s comedy calendar...