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10 things to do this week, November 10-16
Monday: La Roux, O2 Academy
There was a gap of five years since her debut and second albums, but now Elly Jackson and her own unique blend of synth-pop is back.
www.o2academybristol.co.uk/event/66810/la-roux-tickets
Tuesday-November 22: War Game, Bristol Old Vic
Based on Michael Foreman’s novella, this is the story of World War 1 told through the eyes of a village football team who sign up.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/wargame.html
Wednesday: Let Me Tell You a Story Jack, Crofters Rights
Spin a good yarn in whatever medium you see fit, with this week’s themes spooky stories and lucky escapes.
www.letmetellyouastoryjack.wordpress.com
Wednesday: Kate Tempest, Fleece
One of the most thrilling young artists in the UK just now in one of the most hotly-anticipated shows in Bristol this year.
www.thefleece.co.uk/event/kate-tempest-special-guests/
Thursday: Bristol Academy vs Barcelona, Ashton Gate
The Vixens traveled to Spain last week and beat Barca 1-0 in the first leg. The victors progress to the Women’s Champions League quarter-finals.
www.bristolacademywfc.co.uk/tickets.html
Thursday: La Jetee, At-Bristol planetarium
A selection of sci-fi shorts programmed by Encounters followed by a live DJ set to accompany short film masterpiece La Jetee by Chris Marker.
www.encounters-festival.org.uk/sci-fi/
Thursday: Submotion Orchestra, Trinity
The Leeds-based seven piece drawing influence from dubstep to jazz hit the road to tour their new album, Alium.
www.3ca.org.uk/events/trinity/2014/submotion-orchestra
Friday and Saturday: Punch and Judy in Afghanistan, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Dark and comic puppetry by Neville Tranter of Stuffed Puppet, leaders in the adult-puppet field and star turns at Bristol’s biennial Puppet Fest.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/punch_and_judy_in_afghanistan/
Saturday: First World War Day, Watershed
Some of the 20 artists commissioned by Bristol 2014 to make art about the First World War talk about their work, from cartoons to brass bands.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/2014/events/first-world-war-day/
Sunday & November 17: Mark Watson, Tobacco Factory Theatre
The Bristol-born comedian returns home for two nights of stand-up. Expect plenty of thoughtful, articulate and intelligent comedy.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/mark_watson_flaws/
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