Reviews

• Theatre / Reviews

  Review: The Merchant of Venice 1936, Theatre Royal Bath – ‘Superb, vital, and utterly absorbing’

  Tracy-Ann Oberman stars as Shylock in a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s play

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• Music / live music

  Review: Holy Tongue & Shackleton, Strange Brew: ‘Fine musicianship and sonic extremes’

  Psychedelic ritual trance meets dub in true 'anything goes' post punk spirit

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• Theatre / Reviews

  Review: Buffy Revamped, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Brendan Murphy displays an incredible talent for storytelling’

  The smash-hit show condenses seven seasons of the cult TV show into 70 minutes

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Arc De Soleil, Thekla – ‘There’s magic in the melodies’

  A sell-out crowd is testament to Daniel Kadawatha's project's success

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Sam Greenfield, Bristol Beacon – ‘Sheer originality, world class playing’

  A banana plays world class saxophone, backed by a band that do their best to match his calibre

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Brian Jonestown Massacre – ‘A warm mellow wash of noise’

  It was a surprisingly soothing, herbal tea-infused Sunday night of psych

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Bristol Classical Players, St George’s – ‘Professionalism, style and quality’

  The first in a five-series Beethoven tribute opened with a piece by a Bristolian composer

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• Music / Reviews

  Review: Do Nothing, The Louisiana – ‘Vigorously expressive’

  Fans show their appreciation for a local favourite playing a popular haunt in Independent Venue Week

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