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Things to do in Bristol today, Sunday, October 30, 2016
BURN BURN BURN + Q&A: In this BIFA nominated film, two pals go on a road trip to scatter a friend’s ashes. Followed by a Q&A with actor Jack Farthing and director Chanya Button. Everyman, 5pm.
SIMON MUNNERY: STANDING STILL: The surrealist comic with a diehard following brings his new stand-up show. Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken, 8pm.
PLAY ON! SHAKESPEARE IN SILENT FILM: Compilation of early silent Bard adaptations for Shakespeare on Film season. Curzon.
SHARP TEETH: Improvised storytelling about giant squids has been on the programme before at this night of music, theatre and poetry. The Wardrobe Theatre, 7.30pm.
JAMES BLAKE/ MARK PRITCHARD: The soulful Mercury Prize winner brings his melancholy music to Bristol. O2 Academy, 7pm.
HORROR IN THE CAVES: YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN: Cheesily hilarious horror parody screened in Bristol’s caves. Redcliffe Caves, 1pm.
ALMA/ THE EARTH AND ME/ POISONOUS BIRDS: Finnish electro-pop musician Alma will be joined by a DIY punk band and electronic rock outfit.
CATHY COME HOME: Groundbreaking drama which brought attention to the issue of homelessness in 1966. Watershed.