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13APR

Review: Mother Goose at The Bristol Hippodrome

"Sir Ian McKellen brings Mother Goose to Bristol" This version of Mother Goose stars the titan of theatre, stage, and film, Sir Ian McKellen, and he did not disappoint. This story is set in a bankrupt Debenhams store, where the Goose family...
12APR

The Sisters of Mercy are set to play a massive Bristol show in November

Legendary rock outfit The Sisters of Mercy have recently announced a run of high-profile dates in September and November, a tour that is sure to prove a hit all over the country.   The Sisters of Mercy will play Marble Factory, Bristol on...
12APR

An Olivier-award winning on-stage comedy is coming to Bristol Old Vic

Fresh from an award-winning triumph in the West End, ‘Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)’ will run in Bristol for a two-week stint next month.   ‘Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort Of)’ will show at Bristol Old Vic between Tuesday...
12APR

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Whiteladies Road

We’re back with our guide to Bristol’s diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods – with some cherrypicked spots to showcase just how much is going on in each corner of the city.   This week, we’re taking a look at one of Bristol’s...
11APR

John Lydon’s Public Image Ltd announce Bristol show as part of an extensive UK and Ireland tour

Known as PiL, the post-punk outfit are gearing up for a run of shows to celebrate the release of their eleventh studio album – with O2 Academy Bristol as one of their pit stops.   Public Image Ltd will play O2 Academy Bristol on Thursday...
11APR

Bristol Film Festival to present a bumper programme of outdoor summer screenings

July will see the city’s biggest film festival take over The Mall Gardens in Clifton for their brand-new event ‘Clifton Summer Screenings’.   The inaugural ‘Clifton Summer Screenings’ will see a weekend-long outdoor...
11APR

Smoke and Mirrors have an incredible programme of guest magicians coming up

Much loved comedy and theatre venue Smoke and Mirrors have some of the best touring magicians in the country dropping by over the next few months.   On top of an amazing selection of House Comedy Magicians, the Denmark Street institution will...
10APR

Tickets still remaining for Rod Stewart’s massive summer show just outside Bristol

Following an awe-inspiring run of UK dates in 2022, legendary rock and roller Rod Stewart is all set for a sun-kissed set at the beautiful Badminton Estate later this year.   Rod Stewart and special guests Boy George and Culture Club will...
10APR

Mother Goose with Ian McKellen and John Bishop opens later this week

What happens when acting royalty and a comedy legend come together in Bristol? A critically acclaimed Easter pantomime that’s what.   Mother Goose runs at The Bristol Hippodrome between Wednesday 12 and Sunday 16 April 2023.   This...
8APR

Review: Demon Dentist at The Bristol Hippodrome

David Walliams’s The Demon Dentist pays an Easter visit to The Bristol Hippodrome between 6 and 8 April 2023. Huw Bendon took his family to see what the dastardly tooth witch was up to. Never has a trip to see the dentist been so eagerly anticipated...
7APR

Bristol-based fashion brand tackles sustainability & mental health

If you’re looking for fresh threads and a good cause, you might want to check out Seams& - a Bristol-based clothing brand for young men that's shaking things up in the fashion world.   The fashion industry is one of the biggest...
7APR

Bears, City and Rovers season ticket details for the 2023/24 season

With next season’s season ticket details announced for both of Bristol’s professional football clubs, as well as the city’s only major rugby club, we thought we’d collate it all into one handy article.   Such is the...
6APR

Bristol’s biggest pub beer festival returns today!

Beer lovers rejoice! The Llandoger Trow’s free Spring Beer Festival is back throughout this bank holiday weekend - just in time for the sun.   Llandoger Trow Spring Beer Fest runs from Thursday 6 until Sunday 9 April 2023.   Free...
6APR

Bristol Beer Factory announce brand new venue – Junction

Much-loved local brewery Bristol Beer Factory recently announced that their brew-centric empire will soon be expanded with a new venue in Wapping Wharf.   Joining the likes of the brewery’s Tap Room and Tobacco Factory on North Street,...
6APR

Individual screening tickets now available for Forbidden Worlds Film Festival 2023

Bristol’s largest repertory film festival, curated by Bristol favourites 20th Century Flicks, is returning once again next month to celebrate a whole range of cult film genres.   Forbidden Worlds Film Festival runs at the former...
5APR

Bristol Neighbourhood Guide: Clifton

We’re back with our guide to Bristol’s diverse and vibrant neighbourhoods – with some cherrypicked spots to showcase just how much is going on in each corner of the city.   This week, we’re taking a look at the grand...
5APR

Legendary Christmas tale is being brought to the stage in Bristol later this year

November sees BLOC Productions make their long-awaited return to The Bristol Hippodrome with Alan Menken’s celebrated musical adaptation of A Christmas Carol.   A Christmas Carol The Musical runs at The Bristol Hippodrome from Tuesday...
5APR

Tickets running out for local summer concert series featuring some massive names

Singer-songwriters Paul Weller, Tom Grennan and Jack Savoretti are all set to play Forest Live at a beautiful location a mere 45-minute drive from Bristol.   Forest Live will run at Westonbirt Arboretum, Gloucestershire from Thursday 8 until...