4th September 2015 Taking the gravity of a Shakespearian classic and injecting it with the experimentalism of a Sid Barrett era Pink Floyd concert sounds quite the task, but this is what Filter Theatre and Tobacco Factory have skilfully managed… Continue Reading
Unbeknown to many Bristolians is the actuality that, for many years, the suburb of Clifton once played host to the progeny of one of the world’s most brutal dictators. After fleeing for America in 1967, Svetlana Alliluyeva’s journey of escape… Continue Reading
Forget Paul the Octopus – for this World Cup Bristol Old Vic has secured a dead-cert prediction. England will win the World Cup in glorious style, eight times a week! That’s right, the Old Vic has made the brave decision… Continue Reading
“Man is born free,” wrote Jean-Jacques Rousseau, “but everywhere he is in chains”. A fine sentiment we can all agree but the French philosopher extraordinaire forgets one major element in his statement… half the population. Roll forward 150 years from… Continue Reading
Nearly 350 years after his death John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester, is still shocking audiences in this hilarious retelling of his hedonistic and self-destructive life. Set in the restoration court of King Charles II, Stephen Jeffreys riotously funny play ‘The… Continue Reading
Mixing free running dancers, a silent disco approach to sound and a collection of concept songs that Pete Townsend would be proud of ‘The Roof’ combines some disparate but clever ideas to provide a compelling and engaging experience that is… Continue Reading
The final Travestees Comedy Club night of the season takes place at Tor Leisure Centre in Glastonbury on Wednesday 21st May and as usual there’s a cracking line up ahead of its summer break. Here’s the line-up: MC for the… Continue Reading
The New Art Club, aka Tom Roden and Pete Shenton, are on a mission to make us feel good about our bodies. The duo combine stand up, dance, straight monologue, song and…nudity…to joyful effect, performing their Feel About Your Body… Continue Reading