6th August 2016 “He was a little man, about five foot five, in his 60s, rather tubby.” These opening words to World War Two: 1941 and the Man of Steel, paint a clear picture of Josef Stalin’s unlikelihood as an… Continue Reading
1st August 2016 This months Must See Monday looks ahead to : Week 1Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5 WEEK 1 TIP OF THE WEEK What: Rio 2016 – The Official Team GB FanZone Bristol // Where: Millennium Square // When: Sat 6th – Sun 21st Aug // Cost: FreeGo on down to the Official Team… Continue Reading
28th July 2016 (Rex USA/David Dagley) Elton John – ‘A Good Heart’ It looks as though rock n roll’s perennial rug wearing ivory tinkler won’t be disappearing anytime soon and this latest single is from Elton John’s 33rd studio album… 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
14th July 2016 Anne Marie – ‘Alarm’ Her vocals previously appearing all over Rudimental’s 2015 album We The Generation, Essex gal Anne-Marie’s search for solo stardom continues with this latest single. A former world champion at Shotokan Karate (genuinely), Anne… 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