5th October 2016 Since moving to it’s altogether more comfortable surrounds in Old Market, the Wardrobe Theatre has put on a consistently attractive programme of events and shows. The latest offering is the nationally-touring Licensed to Ill, the story of… Continue Reading
1st October 2016 (Kitty Kane. Photo by Stefan Hinc) Upon arrival at The Fleece, the long queue of colourful revellers – adorned in a wide ranging display of burlesque and themed costumes – spilling out from the venue’s entrance is… Continue Reading
19th July 2016 The last Verity Standen piece I encountered was Symphony, shown initially at Theaster Gate’s Sanctum and then subsequently as part of Mayfest. The Bristol-based composer and performer invited lone individuals to sit and experience a private performance, fifteen minutes of… Continue Reading
4th July 2016 Adam Buxton returned to the Bristol Comedy Garden this year to present a special David Bowie version of his celebrated show BUG. The BFI-approved BUG show is essentially a platform for Buxton to discuss interesting music videos, a… Continue Reading
29th June 2016 Bristol’s excellent annual feast of comedy continued with the second of six consecutive nights at Queen Square. Here’s how another top line up of standup comedians faired at the festival: John Robbins (compere) Vindicating… Continue Reading
2nd July 2016 Paul Foot returned to this year’s Bristol Comedy Garden with his new “popular gameshow”, Game of Dangers. As a sideline from his normal stand-up, Game of Dangers invites two comedians and two members of the audience onto… Continue Reading
28th June 2016 (Photo by Colin Hutton) The mighty Bristol Comedy Garden is back and newly expanded with over 40 of today’s finest comedians making their way to Queen Square to deliver six nights of laughter at the South West’s… Continue Reading
15th June 2016 At the beginning of July, comedian Paul Foot will be performing in the city as part of Bristol Comedy Garden alongside the likes of Stewart Lee, Reginald D Hunter and Adam Buxton. Ahead of his gig, we asked… Continue Reading