Exceptionally good piece of theatre in Bristol this week. It’s Days of Significance by BOVTS. Very timely: backstagebristol.com/review-days-... #bristol #theatre #bristoltheatre
Bristol City Council is consulting on changes to Denmark Street which could permanently close the road where the Bristol Hippodrome’s accessible entrance is. This could stop Disabled people from being able to access the theatre: backstagebristol.com/disabled-peo...
This is the thing. It is far bigger than just things people say on Twitter. As those pushing their own narrative know full well
Absolutely. Which is why they do not want an inquiry
No. Spying as in literally having staff physically following me around Bristol covertly to see what I say about the council. Then discussing it. And removing EHCP provision as a result. It’s the bit the press never mentions
One of the great things about living in Bristol is that there is always brand new work being created. Clean Slate is one such piece. It's at The White Theatre this evening ahead of a run in London and then the Edinburgh Festival: backstagebristol.com/clean-slate-...
Misplaced Theatre is one of my favourite theatre companies. They've staged some cracking productions in Bristol. This month they are bringing Joanna Murray-Smith’s Switzerland to Alma Tavern Theatre and The Mission Theatre Bath: backstagebristol.com/misplaced-th...
This is really heartening to see. BAOS have included a BSL interpreted performance to their run of The Hunchback of Notre Dame next month. It's great seeing more accessibility in our amateur theatre groups. I say amateur but they are always fantastic: backstagebristol.com/baos-include...
Bristol Musical Comedy Club will be at the Redgrave Theatre this May with Legally Blonde The Musical. I've seen some of their shows in the past and they were every bit as good as a touring production. Early booking recommended: backstagebristol.com/bmcc-return-...
A brand new Citizens' Assembly is in the process of being set up in Bristol and the West of England, aiming to bring together a diverse range of voices to contribute to a cultural delivery plan: backstagebristol.com/residents-in...
Equity Bristol and South West are calling for the sale of Bristol's Bottle Yard Studios to be halted until a proper consultation has taken place: backstagebristol.com/dont-sell-bo...
Down Bristol Docks where the steam train is running today
I do like the Bristol-based Misplaced Theatre company. They've done some fantastic shows over the last few years. Next month they are at the Alma Tavern Theatre and The Mission Theatre with Joanna Murray-Smith's Switzerland: backstagebristol.com/misplaced-th...
Totally loved Closer Each Day at The Wardrobe Theatre last night. It's all improvised! Lots of fun, drama and quick witted performances. Reckon it's a Bristol must-see: backstagebristol.com/review-close...
Photograph of a chalk board at a theatre box office. It says showing Closer Each Day 250
I’m at the @thewardrobetheatre.bsky.social for my first ever time at Closer Each Day. It’s a long running - about 13 years I think - improvised theatre soap. Looks like a full house for what looks like a theatrical institution in Bristol
Circomedia have a fundraising event taking place on 01 March and it looks like a lot of fun: backstagebristol.com/circomedia-s...
It wasn’t so bad today but everywhere else we went centrally and in town seemed to have puddles of urine
I love how there’s always something new to see on Leonard Lane
Bit random but I love The Galleries. All the different lines and shapes
Open auditions are taking place for a new UK and Ireland tour of Friends - The Musical Parody. They will be taking place in Cirencester and London ahead of the tour opening at The Barn Theatre: backstagebristol.com/open-auditio...
Two brand new late night venues will be opening in early 2025 following the closure of PRYZM on the Harbourside: backstagebristol.com/bristols-pry...
Yes. Sorry I did word that in a confusing way
The Doctor Who Proms is going to be on TV on Christmas Eve. It features footage filmed in Bristol. I think it's one of the most incredible live music events I've ever been to. Hope they keep Catherine Tate's bloopers in because she was so funny
Pavement parking in Montpelier is getting ridiculous
The mighty Christmas Tree at the museum
I love her in Broadchurch the most. I rewatched it again recently and her performance is wonderful
We’ve seen two Doctors within 24 hours. That’s better than my local surgery. Jodie Whittaker in the very dark The Duchess and Ncuti Gatwa in The Importance of Being Earnest. Both utterly fantastic
The fire damaged Forbidden Planet in Bristol reopens on Saturday 07 December. To celebrate, the store is selling a limited number of signed editions of Keanu Reeves and China Miéville’s book The Book of Elsewhere
Tobacco Factory Theatres teams up with New International Encounters once again for another lovely Christmas show at the south Bristol theatre: backstagebristol.com/review-hanse...
It was Labour that rushed through a surprise Safety Valve. They asked Tony Dyer in the Greens as chair of OSMB to allow it as a late agenda item. Which he did. As a result, the council got themselves a JR. Labour cuts to Send funding has now pushed up EHCNAs. It’s a mess
