16th May 2015 Starting where Shakespeare left off This Last Tempest ponders “what happens after the revolution, when a tyranny has been overthrown and those who held authority have been deposed.” Pitching itself as a sequel of sorts to the… Continue Reading
15th May 2015 In these times of ecological decline, corporate hegemony and inequality in various forms, it is all too easy for one to feel pessimistic. In writer and director Chris Goode’s thought provoking verbatim piece ‘Stand’, however, we… Continue Reading
15th May 2015 This summer, Bristol Comedy Garden is returning to Bristol with another incredible line-up of comedians. From July 8th-12th, the likes of Stewart Lee, David O’Doherty and Katherine Ryan will be decamping to the twin tents in Queen Square… Continue Reading
14th May 2015 Dealing with the impending loss of a loved one is never an easy experience, but when death comes on slowly and painfully it’s sombre silhouette casts an even more unwelcome shadow than usual. Sadly, this was the… Continue Reading
27th April 2015 As centenary commemorations for the First World War continued in Gallipoli over the weekend our minds were once more cast back to the blood soaked horror and tragedy of the “War to End All Wars”. With the sobering sound of… Continue Reading
16th April 2015 Based on the real life episode of the Cottingley Fairies, ‘The Light Burns Blue’ tells the story of seventeen year old Elsie Wright who, along with her younger cousin Frances, created the five famous photographs… Continue Reading
14th April 2015 Following hot on the heels of its brilliant retelling of Romeo & Juliet, the Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory Company return with a familiar cast and equally impressive results. Moving away from the bard we find ourselves in the… Continue Reading
11th April 2015 Arriving onto Bristol’s vibrant culture and entertainment scene is Laughs Comedy Club (every Friday & Saturday) at The Cuban. Following a successful launch party on Friday we made our way down for the second evening to see what the… Continue Reading