Review: Hard hitting drama ‘Revealed’ launches at the Tobacco Factory and you will ‘Love It’

   27th September 2022 The recent deaths of Chris Kaba and Oladeji Omishore once again highlighted just how pervasive, systemic and institutionalised racism is in this country.   In 2022 black people are still twice as likely to die in police… Continue Reading

Review: Drag-tacular sci-fi as ‘Kirk vs Ming’ returns to Tobacco Factory

11th December 2019 Part comic homage to two iconic sci-fi classics, part sultry drag spectacular Kirk vs Ming at the Tobacco Factory is a fantastic festive treat sure to warm the hearts of even the most scrooge-esque audience. Stepping out… Continue Reading

Review: Old Big ‘Ead comes to Bristol with ‘The Damned United’ at Tobacco Factory

5th June 2018 “I wouldn’t say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one” – Brian Clough Old Big ‘Ead was a true one off. From verbally sparring with Mohammed Ali (holding his… Continue Reading

Review: More Miller Magic in Bristol with ‘A view From The Bridge’ at Tobacco Factory

24th April 2018 Driven by outstanding performances by the cast, the Tobacco Factory’s retelling of Arthur Miller’s Modern classic A View from the Bridge is just remarkable. Staying true to the original script and setting, Director Mike Tweddle & his… Continue Reading

Review: Macbeth @ Tobacco Factory is terrifyingly good

27th February 2018 From its eerie opening, to its dynamic conclusion, Director Adele Thomas’ modern take on Shakespeare’s Macbeth is terrifyingly good from start to finish. Part ‘Exorcist’, part ‘Pans Labyrinth’ this exploration of the corrupting power of ambition, is… Continue Reading

Interview: To celebrate 10 years of the excellent Bristol based Theatre Ad Infinitum we chat with co-founder George Mann

22nd June 2017 Founded in 2007, Theatre Ad Infinitum is an international ensemble of theatre-makers based in Bristol, that develops new and original theatre for diverse audiences. Lead by Co-Artistic Directors, Nir Paldi and George Mann, they have been creating and touring… Continue Reading

Review: Tobacco Factory’s Shakespeare Season starts with Othello

Review: Othello @ Tobacco Factory

21st Feb 2017 For the first time in 8-years Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory (STF Theatre) revisits Othello. And given the current anti-Islamic rhetoric emanating from across the pond its return couldn’t be more appropriately timed. While Donald Trump wages… Continue Reading