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Review: Lulu, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘A devastating collage of misogyny, lust and violence’

The show is performed by graduating students of Bristol School of Acting

Theatre / Bristol Pride

Taking the stage for Bristol Pride: a look at the festival’s comedy and theatre programme

The Wardrobe Theatre, Bristol Old Vic, The Bristol Improv Theatre and The Folk House are taking part

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Enemy!, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘A fun and fresh reimagining of Ibsen’s classic work’

The show comes from first year acting and devised theatre students at Bristol School of Acting

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Legally Blonde, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘Brimming with charm, energy and deliriously good fun’

The West End and Broadway smash-hit musical has already sold out its run in the city

Theatre / Toto the Ninja Cat

Toto The Ninja Cat fly kicks onto the Redgrave Theatre stage

It’s the first theatrical adaptation of Dermot O’Leary’s popular children’s book series

Theatre / News

Bristol Old Vic’s open casting call for major new production

Could Bristol's next young star be hiding in plain sight?

Theatre / Firefly

Community theatre group for men’s mental health present brand-new comedy play

‘The Stakeout’ examines themes of toxic masculinity, friendship and hierarchy

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Frankie Goes to Bollywood, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Fun, colourful, and completely enthralling’

With lavish production and original Bollywood songs, this musical comedy-drama brings the magic

Theatre / The Garden Theatre

Windmill Hill City Farm to host family-friendly summer programme

Performances include The Wind in the Willows, Peter Rabbit and Treasure Island

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Superfan, The Alma Tavern & Theatre – ‘A warm, sharply observed and consistently funny coming-of-age comedy’

The coming-of-age comedy follows four obsessive teens and their love for ‘Paul Chamalordi’

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Island Town / Blackthorn, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Brilliant examples of the pure magic that BOVTS can produce from young talent’

It’s the concluding double bill in the 2026 BOVTS Summer Festival

Theatre / Reviews

Review: An Ideal Husband, Bristol Old Vic – ‘This joyous production allows Wilde’s wit to sparkle once again’

Director Nicholai La Barrie gives Oscar Wilde’s classic play a stylish and contemporary twist

Theatre / LGBTQ+

Review: You’ve Gone Quiet, Alma Tavern & Theatre – ‘Funny, provocative and unexpectedly moving’

The show is written and produced by trans playwright Cerys Duffy

Theatre / Reviews

Review: King Troll / Crocodile, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘Once again, the acting from both ensembles showcases real strength in depth’

It’s the penultimate weekend of this year’s BOVTS Summer Festival

Theatre / puppetry

Puppet parade marks beginning of new festival

"We will breathe life into the living fabric of our city with its own creativity and rebelliousness"

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Bog Witch, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A tour de force of eco-scepticism, laced with gags and bathos’

Bryony Kimmings’ first solo show in five years explores her response to the climate emergency

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