(Photo by Jake McKeown) With an adroitly conceived stew of song, dance, audience participation and storytelling, this latest production from Bristol based group Riddlestick Theatre delivers a show that brims with entertainment and outright silliness. As stated on the group’s… Continue Reading
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This Christmas, the Tobacco Factory is hosting a show that wouldn’t immediately be identified as festive. Oliver Twist, Charles Dickens’ famous tale of the dark Victorian London underbelly, is brought into present-day Bristol with the hope that the story… Continue Reading
This Christmas in Bristol, those in search of star quality can see David Suchet swashbuckle his way across the stage in Peter Pan at the Hippodrome. Those that want a lavish production and exotic treats can watch Arabian Nights at the Old… Continue Reading
Already one of the most unusual and captivating experiences in Bristol, Wake the Tiger is continuing to expand its otherworldly offering with late-night celestial celebration Moonfrost. Featuring live music, performance, interactive quests and mind-blowing circus performers, the event should perfectly capture… Continue Reading
Mark Thomas enters the Factory Theatre in unassuming manner. Strolling on with a cup of tea in his hand and the house lights fully on, he thanks the audience genuinely for their lack of applause. A man clearly comfortable… Continue Reading
(Photo by Rob Grieg) It is a truth universally acknowledged that a comedy review cannot be funny. Sorry. Returning to Queen Square after two spells on the Downs, Thursday night at this established Bristol favourite promised a lineup delivering off-beat,… Continue Reading