Review: ‘Oedipuss in Boots’ is yet another Xmas Cracker from Wardrobe Theatre

14th December 2018 Incest, bestiality, vomiting puppets and hysterical hilarity? It could only be Christmas at the Wardrobe Theatre. Returning Oedipuss in Boots to the stage for what is the ensembles eighth-year, the institution that is the Theatres adult pantomime shows… Continue Reading

Review: “Education, Education, Education” at Bristol Old Vic

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

Review: ‘Reservoir Mogs’ at the Wardrobe Theatre is simply Purr-fect

24th November 2017  Some believe that Christmas begins on the 1st December, for others the panic only really sets in on the evening before. For many now though the Wardrobe Theatre’s annual pantomime, come farce, is their marker as the… Continue Reading

Review: Cinematic Brilliance in Cheek by Jowl’s retelling of The Winters Tale at Bristol Old Vic

 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

Must See Monday – Events of the Month (August)

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

Must See Monday – Events of the Month: June 2016

30th June 2016 This months Must See Monday looks ahead to 70’s music legends, Summer Festivals and Comedy spectaculars: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4Week 5 WEEK 1 TIP OF THE WEEK  What: The Alternative Comedy Trio // Where: The Lantern // When:… Continue Reading

Must See Monday – Events of the Month: March 2016

29th Feburary 2016 This months Must See Monday looks ahead to Jeremy Irons’ return to Bristol, Bristol’s new Film Festival and a man punching gravity in the face: Week 1 Week 2 Week 3 Week 4 WEEK 1 TIP OF… Continue Reading

Must See Monday – Events of the Week: Manuelita, The Lone Bellow & Independent Venue Week: Bad Sounds

25th January 2016 TIP OF THE WEEKWhat: Manuelita // Where: The Wardrobe Theatre // When: Thu 28th – Sat 30th Jan (8pm) // Cost: £8 Revolutionary, proto-feminist, underground spy and the beating heart of South American liberation, Manuela Saenz died in poverty, all but forgotten by the history… Continue Reading