Theatre

Kneehigh’s UBU!

Date: Wednesday, Jan 8 2020 - Saturday, Jan 25 2020
Venue: Marble Factory

Impossibly greedy, unstoppably crude, inexorably daft and hell-bent on making the country great again! Sound familiar?

Based by Alfred Jarry’s riot-inducing masterpiece, Kneehigh will let rip with their own version of theatre’s most anarchic creations – KING UBU.

Expect world-class buffoonery in this deliriously unhinged improvised promenade musical. Featuring some of the most iconic anthems of our times, given a fresh run for their money by a belting Kneehigh band – plus an extraordinary choir of extras, you! – we guarantee this will be a rocking, rollicking riot of ridiculousness that you won’t forget.

EatDrink24/7 Launch Party is back on July 8 2026!
Exclusive collabs from Bristol’s favourite food vendors, available for one night only. Be first to grab your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 guide – plus every ticket comes with a free limited-edition beer can.

He’ll rise! He’ll reign! Only together will we make Ubu fall!

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During this performance you will be up on your feet and free to wander, leave your phones on, go to the bar and sing as loud as you can with the rest of the audience.

Kneehigh in association with Bristol Old Vic

“A big joyous buttock squeeze of a show that at a time…brings us back together in riotous laughs, hearty singalongs and even party games” – Cornwall Live

Jan 8-25, The Marble Factory, Mon-Sat 7.30pm, £27 / £22 concs /  £17 U18, 2 hours 30 min (inc. two short intervals). Ages 10+.

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By steve wright, Friday, Dec 13 2019

EATDRINK24/7 LAUNCH PARTY
CALLING ALL FOODIES!

Bristol's only truly independent food & drink guide is back, and we're throwing a party to celebrate on July 8 2026 at Wiper and True Brewery & Taproom, Old Market.

  • Exclusive collaborations from Bristol's favourite food vendors (you can't try these special dishes anywhere else)
  • Be the first to pick up your free copy of the EatDrink24/7 Guide
  • Music + great drinks
  • Each ticket includes a beer from Wiper and True, a special limited-edition can created just for the occasion.

One night only - don't miss out

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