Quiet and understated, the ponderous ‘What Happens to the Hope at the End of the Evening’ delivers laughs and reflection at Bristol Old Vic

21st May 2015   Exploring male friendship, the altering dynamic of relationships over time and posing questions as to theatre’s potential role in the world, Tim Crouch and Andy Smith’s play delivers in its own uniquely quiet and understated manner.… Continue Reading

Mayfest: Find out why Uninvited Guests & Fuel Theatre’s ‘This Last Tempest’ at Bristol’s Old Vic is not just a storm in a teacup

 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

Mayfest: A poignant reflection on life and death, ‘How To Disappear Completely’ opens the festival at the Bristol Old Vic in style

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

Review: The Light Burns Blue, Bristol Old Vic

                                                                    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

Review: Mass, Bristol Old Vic

                                                                 30th March 2015   Do you believe in God? Apparently for 63% Britain’s population the answer to that question will be “No”. Upon being asked this question at the beginning of tonight’s performance, the lack of hands raised in… Continue Reading

Must See Monday – Events of The Week

30th March 2015 TIP OF THE WEEK What: Chuckle Busters Comedy: Nish Kumar – Ruminations on the Nature of Subjectivity // Where: The Wardrobe Theatre // When: Thurs 2nd April (8pm) // Cost: £8.50 Depending on your opinion, Nish Kumar is either “a highly… Continue Reading