10th April 2018 For many the Rolling Stones’ free festival at Altamont (that descended into chaos and death) marked the end of the 60’s. A bloody exclamation point that abruptly concluded the dreamy “flower power” era. In some respects the ascension… Continue Reading
8th March 2018 With upheaval, impermanence and the inevitability of transition being among its central themes, Rory Mullarkey’s dynamically executed interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s theatrical swansong The Cherry Orchard… Continue Reading
8th November 2017 “I am light! I am life!” Although, due to technical difficulties, tonight the lights aren’t playing ball. The issues are so severe as to warrant a statement prior to the shows commencement from Bristol Old Vic Director… Continue Reading
10th October 2017 The institution of the Irish Pub is as powerful an International brand as any traded commodity, with nearly every country or far-flung corner of the globe being home to one. Given its omnipresence it is perhaps surprising… Continue Reading
5th July 2017 Since it’s original inception back in 2003, Cornwall’s Kneehigh Theatre have toured Tristan & Yseult extensively, to such universal acclaim that it’s promotional materials now weigh heavy with accolades such as “one of the masterpieces of 21st-century theatre”,… Continue Reading
14th June 2017 Following the great success of King Lear last year, Julius Caesar sees established actors Julian Glover (Caesar) and Lynn Farleigh (Calpurnia) appearing side by side with a new generation of the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s (BOVTS)… Continue Reading
25th April 2017 From the perfect footing of the choreographed opening to the dramatic oil painting snapshot finish, Cheek by Jowl’s retelling of Shakespeare Winter’s Tale is a truly awe inspiring work. And barring a confusing 10 minutes in the… Continue Reading
10th February 2017 The Record arrives at Bristol Old Vic as the UK debut of New York company 600 HIGHWAYMEN’s critically acclaimed, searingly creative show. 45 Bristolians – who have never met before stepping on to the stage for the first… Continue Reading