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Theatre / Bristol old vic
‘We hope the city loves our new take on this classic Bristol tale’: Bristol Old Vic sets sail for ‘Treasure Island’
Jake Brunger, Pippa Cleary and Adryne Caulder-James join Bristol24/7 from the rehearsal room
Art / north bristol arts trail
54 venues set to open their doors for the North Bristol Arts Trail
The annual weekend takes place across Bishopston, Henleaze, Ashley and Redland
Theatre / kid carpet
Kid Carpet on his forthcoming Noisy Animals panto: ‘I’m making a type of theatre that I pretty much detest’
‘Jack and the Beanstalk (sort of)’ lands at The Wardrobe Theatre in December
Dance / Reviews
Review: Holly Thomas: Half Light, Arnolfini – ‘A beautiful and intelligent work’
Thomas’ inclusive performance draws on personal experience of both visual impairment and parenting

Highlights

Theatre / Christmas show
Peter Baker on playing Dickens’ most famous grouch in ‘Moulin Scrooge’
The Christmas mashup is a co-production between The Wardrobe Theatre and Front Room Theatre
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: The Legends of Them, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Disarmingly powerful and authentic’
This Offies-award-winning production is written and performed by Sutara Gayle
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Art / People's Art Fair
PRSC hosts 10-day People’s Art Winter Fair
It’s the fifth year of the seasonal edition of PAF
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Dance / The Mount Without
Impermanence announces busy winter schedule at The Mount Without
There are dance shows as well as regular social clubs for people over 60
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Entertainment / voice
BRAVA voice acting academy launches season 2 of ‘High Notes’ podcast
New episodes will spotlight gaming and animation in the voice acting business
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Theatre / storytelling
The Crick Crack Club bring Christmas Carols Show back to Bristol
Audiences can expect ‘disorders of service, chaotic sing-alongs, and Christmas tree shrines’
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Music

Music / Reviews
Review: shame, Electric Bristol – ‘A galloping, thrusting power-rock party’
The band don't seem to have any, but with the price of these pints the venue should
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Music / News
Bristol Beacon welcomes new cohort of resident musicians
The new cohort represents the city's diverse musical palette
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Music / Reviews
Review: Gary Numan, Bristol Beacon – ‘Remains one of electronic music’s most restless innovators’
It's a family affair for the 45th anniversary show that is more a look forward than a museum piece
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Music / Reviews
Review: Blood Orange, Electric Bristol – ‘Supremely talented’
Dev Hynes (formerly Lightspeed Champion) had to battle against a bad mannered audience
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Music / Reviews
Review: Wet Leg, Bristol Beacon – ‘Infectious, eccentric, magnetic’
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Music / Reviews
Review: L’Entourloop, Electric – ‘Playful and refreshing’
The French act put on a show with live instruments, MCs and neon audience participation signs
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Music / Reviews
Review: Mac DeMarco, Prospect: ‘Strip away the slacker image and a muso soul lurks beneath’
Cult Canadian's sold-out show features new and old favourites, plus impressive handstands
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Music / jazz rock
The Soft Machine now is the best band I’ve ever been in
En route to the Jam Jar guitarist John Etheridge reflects on 50 years of being Soft
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Music / Reviews
Review: Saxon/Dirkschneider, Bristol Beacon
Metal titans revisit classic album to thunderous applauase
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Music / Reviews
Review: Jasmine.4.T, Thekla – ‘The epitome of joy’
A queer night of celebration full of charisma and talent
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Theatre

Theatre / Bristol old vic
‘We hope the city loves our new take on this classic Bristol tale’: Bristol Old Vic sets sail for ‘Treasure Island’
Jake Brunger, Pippa Cleary and Adryne Caulder-James join Bristol24/7 from the rehearsal room
Read more
Theatre / kid carpet
Kid Carpet on his forthcoming Noisy Animals panto: ‘I’m making a type of theatre that I pretty much detest’
‘Jack and the Beanstalk (sort of)’ lands at The Wardrobe Theatre in December
Read more
Theatre / Reviews
Review: The Legends of Them, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Disarmingly powerful and authentic’
This Offies-award-winning production is written and performed by Sutara Gayle
Read more
Theatre / Christmas show
Peter Baker on playing Dickens’ most famous grouch in ‘Moulin Scrooge’
The Christmas mashup is a co-production between The Wardrobe Theatre and Front Room Theatre
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Mamma Mia, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘The feelgood musical to end all feelgood musicals’
The global smash hit ABBA-inspired musical is in Bristol for two weeks
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Theatre / News
Bristol Old Vic reveals new executive director
Rebecca Dawson said she is excited to “tell diverse and brilliant stories”
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Gurt Haunted, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Sadly misses the mark’
‘Most Haunted Live’ meets ‘This Country’ in Bristol’s paranormal parody
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Great Expectations, Arnos Vale – ‘Enjoyable and engaging, but a little uneven’
This gothic horror Dickens adaptation comes from multi-award-winning Red Rope Theatre
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Theatre / storytelling
The Crick Crack Club bring Christmas Carols Show back to Bristol
Audiences can expect ‘disorders of service, chaotic sing-alongs, and Christmas tree shrines’
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Theatre / Can't Sit Still
‘Well Done, Mummy Penguin’ brings Chris Haughton picture book to life on stage
The show blends ‘daring acrobatics, integrated sign language and heart-warming humour’
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Art

Art / north bristol arts trail
54 venues set to open their doors for the North Bristol Arts Trail
The annual weekend takes place across Bishopston, Henleaze, Ashley and Redland
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Art / mural
New mural illuminates neighbourhood’s rich labour and trade history
The intricate artwork has been painted by Slovakian-born artist Zase
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Art / People's Art Fair
PRSC hosts 10-day People’s Art Winter Fair
It’s the fifth year of the seasonal edition of PAF
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News / rum
Rum company launches limited edition collaboration
The release is an exclusive run of just 50 bottles
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Art / Circular ArtSpace
Circular ArtSpace celebrates two years of its unique gallery space
The decommissioned bus offers an affordable space for emerging artists to promote their work
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Books / News
Paintings that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary
Peter Brown's images of our city have been published in a new book, Bristol Paintings
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Art / News
Turbo Island stars in new calendar
The Turbo Island 2026 calendar has been made by artist Turbo Island
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Art / Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Inside The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61
The exhibition is at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery until April 2026
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Art / News
Celebration of Centre as ‘campus of creativity’
The event on Wednesday celebrated the "revitalisation" of the area
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Features / Advertising Feature
New immersive drone light show, WILD, arrives in Bristol to bring the animal kingdom to life like never before
Dazzling show will light up Seat Unique Stadium with displays of beloved and majestic animals
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Comedy

Comedy / stand up comedy
Indian comedian returns to Bristol for How To Be A Baddie UK tour
The comedian was named Best Newcomer 2023 at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards
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Comedy / Lou Wall
‘Breaking the Fifth Wall’: Lou Wall wrangles with the truth
The multi-award-winning comedian returns to The Wardrobe Theatre in November
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Comedy / josie long
‘We need to feel revolutionary optimism’: Josie Long on motherhood and monsters
‘Now is The Time of Monsters’ comes to Bristol Old Vic in November
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Comedy / mental health
Dave Chawner on the power of comedy to unlock conversations around mental health
Standup can unlock “tricky topics in a way that doesn't scare people off”
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Comedy / 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Autumn comedy tour shows visiting 1532 Performing Arts Centre
Sean McLoughlin, Ardal O’Hanlon and Horatio Gould are coming to the venue
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Comedy / jayde adams
Jayde Adams and Friends: monthly nights of new comedy at The Gaffe
Bristol's comedy royalty will be hosting monthly nights through the autumn
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Comedy / Esther Manito
Esther Manito: ‘embracing the sheer joy of having absolutely no dignity’
She’s back on tour with Slagbomb, which comes to Bristol on October 30
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Comedy / clowning
Julia Masli’s unique and internationally acclaimed ‘Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha’ returns to Bristol
It will be at The Weston Studio for a five-night run that starts on September 30
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Comedy / harriet dyer
Harriet Dyer: ‘There’s nothing that’s mended me like comedy’
She is about to embark on a UK tour of her new show 'Easily Distra…'
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Comedy / Live Podcast
Hit podcast Three Bean Salad comes to Bristol Beacon
Henry Paker, Mike Wozniak and Ben Partridge are touring the podcast for the first time
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Books

Books / News
Paintings that turn the ordinary into the extraordinary
Peter Brown's images of our city have been published in a new book, Bristol Paintings
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Books / News
Bristol gets two new ‘little book stops’
The tiny book swaps have been installed in two nearby locations
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Books / Bryan J Mason
Bryan J Mason returns to Belfast for the second in his black comedy crime trilogy
‘Dead On’ will be released in November, following 2024’s ‘An Old Tin Can’
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Books / News
Award-winning animator and author nominated for Book of the Year prize
The author, animator and illustrator has previously won a BAFTA award for his animated film
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Books / Clifton LitFest
Martin Parr and Caroline Lucas head up a packed Clifton LitFest programme
This year’s festival also features the launch of the Young Adult Fringe
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Books / Festivals
LitFest to ‘bring the buzz to Clifton’
CliftonLitFest 2025 takes place from November 14 to 16
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Music / books
Up All Night: ‘Love letter to Bristol nightlife’ celebrates launch
A new book celebrates Bristol after dark through captivating photography and words
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Books / News
‘I’m living proof that Black girls can’
Beverley Douglas' memoir, PC Bev, promises to "beyond the blue light"
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Books / ghostwriting
The prolific author you’ve never heard of: Tom Henry talks ghostwriting
The former Bristol journalist has now ghostwritten 26 books, travelling the world in the process
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Books / News
Former Bristol MP announced as Women’s Prize panel chair
The politician will lead judging for the prize's non-fiction category
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Clubs

Music / Reviews
Review: Alfresco Disco, Sawmills – ‘A whimsical experience’
The rave at Sawmills was whacky and fun but could have gone further
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Clubs / News
One of Bristol’s most unusual spaces to close ahead of redevelopment
The Underground is believed to be the UK's largest subterranean venue
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Clubs / News
Motion ready to reopen
The renowned club is located a stone's throw from its original site
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Music / record shop
New ‘records and things’ shop opening
A local DJ, promoter and label owner is taking on a new venture
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Clubs / Clubnights
Global DJ heads up dance for the homeless
Every ticket will help build a micro-home for a person experiencing homelessness
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Clubs / News
World famous club confirms return to new home
Motion will soon reopen
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Clubs / News
Funeral held ahead of club’s closure
Motion's final day is on July 19 with The Last Dance, a "final rave for the ages"
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Clubs / News
Sound Buoy brings the party to the water
The Sound Buoy team promise to "showcase the heart of UK music culture by land or at sea"
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Clubs / News
Locks changed to popular student nightclub
Bailiff notices have been attached to the front door of the club
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Clubs / News
The Underground announces exciting season lineup
Bristol's biggest subterranean club has published phase one of their Autumn/Winter season
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Film

Film / News
Charities host screening for suicide awareness
Organisers say it’s “all about creating community from day one”
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Film / News
Film festival dishes out free tissues for screening of Cary Grant weepie
Get in the mood with a choir singing songs from the film and a DJ playing 78rpm records
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Film / Festivals
Independent short film festival returns for eighth edition
The Bristol-born festival was founded in 2015
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Film / News
Are You Ready for Joan Crawford on Bristol’s Biggest Cinema Screen?
She’s one of two Hollywood legends Celebrated in November and December
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Film / Features
Kirk Jones: ‘The best things about Bristol are its community and character’
The award-winning director on his latest film, 'I Swear', and returning to our city
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Film / News
Bristol cinema shortlisted in British Independent Film Awards
The much-loved institution has been nominated for the first-ever 'Cinema of the Year' award
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Film / News
New film ‘Community: Becoming Black and British’ premieres in Bristol
It’s a “love letter to Bristol’s black community”
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Film / News
Bristol shines in new Channel 5 period drama ‘The Forsytes’
The show produced for Channel 5 and Masterpiece premieres in the UK on Monday
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Film / News
Bristol Palestine Film Festival makes a timely return
‘Resisting Erasure, Reclaiming the Screen’ is the theme of this year’s festival
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Film / News
IMAX could soon return to Bristol
Decades after Bristol's only IMAX screen shut down, the city might finally get a new one
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Dance

Dance / Reviews
Review: Holly Thomas: Half Light, Arnolfini – ‘A beautiful and intelligent work’
Thomas’ inclusive performance draws on personal experience of both visual impairment and parenting
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Features / Advertising Feature
Royal Ballet School Alumni Address Representation and Resilience Through Creative Artist Talk
Examining lessons from experiences and relevance to contemporary training and development
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Dance / The Mount Without
Impermanence announces busy winter schedule at The Mount Without
There are dance shows as well as regular social clubs for people over 60
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Dance / Holly Thomas
Inclusive dance, sound and narrative show features visually impaired and sighted performers
Holly Thomas presents ‘Half Light’ at Arnolfini on November 14
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Dance / South West Dance Theatre
Kids and teens’ Halloween half term workshop brings together art and dance
South West Dance Theatre join forces with artist Sachin Babbar
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Dance / Neon Dance
Review: Last and First Men, Bristol Beacon – ‘Truly extraordinary’
Set 2 billion years in the future, this Neon Dance production blends film, dance and music
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Dance / Neon Dance
Bristol Beacon hosts bold fusion of music, film and dance set 2 billion years in the future
Neon Dance’s ‘Last and First Men’ features Johann Jóhannsson & Yair Elazar Glotman’s live score
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Dance / flamenco
A journey to discover the roots of traditional flamenco
Flamenco Orígenes arrives at St George’s in September for one night only
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Dance / Features
‘We specialise in joy’: Bristol teacher on her community-first dance studio
With more 500 dance students, Angie Edwards knows a thing or two about teaching
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Dance / Reviews
Review: Elefantin, The Mount Without – ‘A mesmeric performance of a compelling narrative’
It's described as a ‘dance-theatre-satire’ exploring what the 1959 Barbie really wants in her 60s
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Circus

Circus / the invisible circus
A Halloween night of rats, revelry and ruin’: the Loco Klub tunnels play host to ‘The Ratcatcher’s Ball’
The one-off event has been conceived by immersive theatre maestros, The Invisible Circus and friends
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Circus / Reviews
Bristol Circus City review: The Shedding, Arnolfini – ‘Bold, challenging and utterly stunning’
Elise Reine blends ‘trapeze, contortion, performance art and power ballad’
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Circus / Reviews
Bristol Circus City review: Revolutions per Minute, Bristol Beacon – ‘Physically impressive, but narratively confused’
It’s a dynamic show from Gorilla Circus that blends rollerskating, acrobatics and street dance
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Circus / Reviews
Bristol Circus City review: Armour, Arnolfini – ‘A deeply moving exploration of masculinity and sensuality’
The show comes from Brussels-based performers Arno Ferrera & Gilles Polet
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Circus / Darryl Carrington
Darryl Carrington’s award-winning non-verbal family show to feature at Circus City 2025
This year’s festival ‘Bodies of Care’ explores themes of ‘health, wellbeing and social justice
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Circus / Bristol Pride 2025
Many Hands Circus to showcase new production at Bristol Pride
The company will present ‘Obscure Desires’ in the circus tent
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Circus / News
Circus City sets £10,000 target to secure next ten years
They are marking ten years and setting out their vision for the next ten
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Circus / Christmas show
Circomedia hosts collaborative family show inspired by the Winter Solstice
‘Mother Deer’ is a family circus, contemporary dance and sensory theatre show with live music
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Circus / circus city
Circus City survey appeals to D/deaf individuals
The research will be used to help ensure the 2025 event is a D/deaf Friendly Festival
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Circus / the invisible circus
Theatrical takeover of ‘Bristol’s best-kept secret’ draws large crowds
Christmas Steps was the subject of a recent theatrical takeover to "relive the history" of the area
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