Must See Monday – Events of The Week: Falstaff, Kabaret & Rival Consoles

12th October 2015 TIP OF THE WEEKWhat: Falstaff  // Where: Tobacco Factory // When: Weds 14th – Sat 24th October // Cost: £35Verdi’s greatest opera Falstaff explodes onto the stage this autumn in a co-production between Opera Project and Tobacco Factory Theatres. When the mischievous, lecherous… Continue Reading

Review: ‘140 Million Miles’ gives hope that Darth Vader might not be the only Bristolian in space

   24th September 2015 It’s hard to imagine a Bristolian in space. Yes, we know Darth Vader was from Southmead, but in reality the idea of a fellow resident of Bris-vegas actually breaking these earthly bonds on a pioneering mission into deep… Continue Reading

Must See Monday – Events of The Week: Bristol Bright Night, 140 Million Miles & Sean Hughes

21st September 2015 TIP OF THE WEEKWhat: Britol Bright Night // Where: Bristol Harbourside // When: Fri 25th Sept (6-10pm) // Cost: FreeBristol Bright Night is back! Join us for another unmissable celebration of local research in a Friday night like no other. Meet the people behind the… Continue Reading

Review: Mark Thomas “loiters” with intent during his new show ‘Trespass’ at the Tobacco Factory

11th September 2015 When trying to get someone’s attention, merely tapping them on the shoulder just doesn’t get the job done these days. In a world of countless 24-hour news channels, Twitter and instant celebrity, it has probably never been harder… Continue Reading

Must See Monday – Events of The Week: Bristol Festival of Puppetry 2015, Night of the Living Dead Outdoor Cinema &

24th August 2015 TIP OF THE WEEKWhat: Bristol Festival of Puppetry 2015 // Where: Puppet Place // When: Thurs 27th Aug – Sun 6th Sept // Cost: VariousBristol Festival of Puppetry is the only English Festival to celebrate the art form of puppetry on stage and… Continue Reading

Bristol Festival of Puppetry put finishing touches to their line-up ahead of Aug/Sep festivities

10th July 2015 Bristol Festival of Puppetry have now announced their programme of events taking place across the city this summer. With over 100 artists performing, 50 live performances including world and UK premieres and a heap of free events… Continue Reading

Review: ‘That Is All You Need To Know’ – A Spellbinding and Innovative Tribute to Code Cracking Heroes At Tobacco Factory

24th June 2015   While millions of young men left the country to lay their lives on the line during the six year horror of World War Two, a team of gifted individuals remained safely holed up in an eccentric… Continue Reading

Review: ‘A Grand Gesture’ – A sterling two & a half hours of theatre that leaves us wanting even more

5th June 2015   Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is certainly one of the most respected theatre companies in the U.K. and therefore the quality that so consistently flows from this school is not surprising. Following on from a myriad… Continue Reading