At the start of tonight’s show, it already feels as if new ends and new beginnings permeate the room. Just one day out from Bristol Beacon’s opening weekend after a renaming and renovation project worth a staggering £132 million saw… Continue Reading
Our first December weekend in Bristol also brought the first weekend of the Bristol Beacon being back open to the public in 5 years. Having closed its doors in 2018 for a £48 million refurb (which ultimately ballooned to… 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
When she emerges onto the stage at to the sound of a low drone at The Exchange, Holysseus Fly is obscured by a net curtain. She begins with her back to the rapt audience, enigmatic through the shroud as… Continue Reading
As I enter Wake the Tiger for their winter event Meridian Moonfrost it is clear I’ve made a major error. The dress code was ‘Ice and Frost’, apt for a party that celebrates the nights drawing in and the cold seeping… Continue Reading
(Photo by Alysse Gafkjen) Two songs into tonight’s performance, singer-songwriter Ben Folds declares “It’s the first night of our UK tour. This is the night that sucks, and the rest of it will be amazing.” But many false things have… Continue Reading
An oft overlooked pleasure in the gig-going pursuit of a favourite artist is that, if your fandom endures for long enough, a descending career trajectory can see one baring witness to heroes in settings surprisingly intimate. On the back of… 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