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Things to do in Bristol today, Monday, October 17, 2016
LISA HANNIGAN: A night of beautiful Irish folk songs by singer Lisa Hannigan, who started her career as vocal partner to Damien Rice. Thekla, 7pm.
THE GREASY STRANGLER: A low-budget oddity described as “a playful oasis of filth and depravity”. The Cube.
A BUNCH OF JAPES: George Rigden, Chris Fay and Alex Mahoney host this weekly night for comedians to try out new material. Smoke and Mirrors, 7pm.
MY SCIENTOLOGY MOVIE: The long awaited film by Louis Theroux explores the secretive world of Scientology. Various venues.
MATT ANDERSON: An earthy blend of blue-collar electric blues from one of Canada’s hardest working blues musicians. Louisiana, 7.30pm.
BATMAN: RETURN OF THE CAPED CRUSADERS: Original Batman Adam West voices this campy animation. Various venues.
CLOSER EACH DAY: THE IMPROVISED SOAP OPERA: Unplanned, unscripted and unconventional cult comedy show which celebrated its 100th episode back in June. Wardrobe Theatre, 8pm.
CERAMICS BY KATIE WEYMAN: Exhibition by the Bristol artist who takes inspiration from her city’s vibrant art scene and multicultural heritage. Potters, 10.15am-5.30pm.
DEAD LETTER CIRCUS/ SUPPORT: Australian prog rock band whose influences include Faith No More and Radiohead. Exchange, 7.30pm.
LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III/ CHAIM TANNENBAUM: This singer, songwriter, raconteur and entertainer supreme has been a star of folk music for close to half a century. St. George’s, 8pm.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE LIVE: COSI FAN TUTTE: New production of Mozart’s romantic opera. Various Venues.
DISASTER ARTIST LIVE: An evening with the co-star of the worst film ever made. Bierkeller.
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