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Bristol Film Festival collaborate with TEDxBristol for an extra special screening

This Thursday, this ‘Future On Film’ event will see both a screening of the Oscar-winning sci-fi thriller Ex Machina and a fascinating introductory talk. TEDxBristol’s Future On Film: Ex Machina event will take place at...

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Wells Stone Carving Festival returns this Early May Bank Holiday

Six years after it first launched in the UK’s smallest cathedral city, the Wells Stone Carving Festival is returning to The Bishop’s Barn. Wells Stone Carving Festival runs from Saturday 4 until Monday 6 May 2024. Stone...

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A punky adaptation of John Gay’s banned opera is on this week

Polly, the banned sequel to John Gay’s famous Beggar’s Opera, is coming to The Wardrobe Theatre starting this Friday. The Beggar’s Opera is John Gay’s famous 1728 opera, sometimes referred to as the most popular play...

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Six Bristol vintage shops you need to try

Bristol is oft-renowned for the style of it’s citizens – funky, idiosyncratic fits that speak volumes about the creative and independent spirit of the people wearing them. Something else Bristolians often care deeply about is sustainability...

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Not long now to catch the Wildlife Photographer of the Year displayed in Bristol

There’s only a couple of weeks left to witness 100 stunning photographs showcasing the extraordinary diversity of the natural world and the fragility of wildlife on our planet. Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 is showing at Bristol...

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Punk journalist John Robb announces very special guest for the Bristol leg of his tour

Ahead of his upcoming UK tour, ‘Do You Believe In The Power of Rock N Roll’, the former member of The Membranes has announced some special guests who will be joining him. John Robb will appear at Bristol Folk House on Park Street...

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Tickets are now on sale for a classic 90s rock band at SWX

As of today, tickets went on sale for an SWX gig featuring the classic, chart-topping Scottish nineties rockers Gun. Gun are a Glaswegian hard rock band of much acclaim, known for their popularity and activity throughout the 90s. Originally...

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A Birmingham Royal Ballet are bringing a classic fairy tale to life in Bristol!

This wonderful production of the legendary childhood story The Sleeping Beauty is sure to prove an enchanting experience for the whole family. Birmingham Royal Ballet’s The Sleeping Beauty runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Thursday...

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Two Bristol queer events powerhouses are joining forces for a very special birthday

At the beginning of next month, Friday 3 May, Strange Brew will play host to the special seventh birthday celebrations of Brizzle Boys, who are joining force with QUAVERZ. Brizzle Boys are an icon of the Bristolian drag community –...

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A free explosion of art and culture is returning to Stokes Croft next week

The People’s Art Fair, an open group exhibition celebrating artists and creators of all kinds, is returning once again to the People’s Republic of Stokes croft – in just a week! The People’s Republic of Stokes Croft...

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The annual Bristol Walk Festival returns throughout May

This immensely popular initiative aims to showcase the best of Bristol with various inclusive walks taking place across the city for people of all ages, interests and abilities. Bristol Walk Festival runs from Wednesday 1 until Friday 31...

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Lambchop and Silver Jews collaborator brings ‘cosmic country’ to Bristol later this year

Tenesee-born singer, songwriter, producer – and frequent collaborator with Kurt Wagner’s Lambchop – William Tyler will be coming to the Beacon this September. William Tyler is one of the secret beating hearts of country...

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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...