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Step back in time and discover the long-lost Bedminster Hippodrome, a treasured local music hall. Immerse yourself in the rambunctious and vibrant world of this historical venue and witness the heart-warming stories of the people who frequented it. After a long day of hard work in the tobacco and paper bag factories, they gathered at …
PSYCHEdelight Theatre presents a wonderful work of storytelling and physical theatre. With humour and visual poetry, Mohand and Peter will take you on a road trip through Sudan jumping from one character to another, including Omar Al Bashir, Mohand’s 450 cousins, and a lazy camel. Mohand and Peter bounce on one of the toughest international news stories of …
The Platforma festival is produced by Counterpoints Arts every two years in a different part of England, in partnership with a range of organisations, artists and venues across many different art forms. This year, Platforma takes place in the South West and we are delighted to host some events. There is power in self-discovery… CROWN//تاج is …
Behind each door at Cheapsands Hotel lies a different story to discover. Join Phoenix Theatre as they take a holiday to the golden sands of Benidorm. In this fast-paced comedy, sparks fly as we meet a cast of characters and bold personalities who find their holidays colliding. Will they get the relaxing vacation they’re looking …
On Sunday 3rd September, acta Centre will open up for Bedminster Well-being Day, a volunteer-led day to focus on a wide range of well-being activities. From 11am to 6pm, pop by where our Creative Wellbeing Cafe will be open all day serving vegetarian and vegan food, hot and cold drinks, and ice creams. The food …
Join us for the East Street Summer Arts Festival, a vibrant celebration of local Bedminster creativity. This exciting series of events and activities takes place over the Summer months and offers a perfect opportunity for you to get a bit of creativity in your life whilst doing your East Street shopping. East Street Summer Arts …
Join Thriving Theatre for a heart-warming and witty theatrical adventure as they take you Wild Camping. When a group of co-workers are forced to spend a weekend in the great outdoors, they quickly realise that they are in for more than just team building group exercises. As the weekend unfolds, tensions rise and personalities clash. …
It is a beautiful, clear morning in the sleepy village of Littletown. The townspeople are living in peaceful harmony, right up until a discovery shakes the very foundations of Littletown. Join the inhabitants as they try to fix modern issues by turning to the past; uncovering the hidden histories of Littletown (or should we say, …
A mysterious incident brings travel chaos to the airport – all flights are grounded but nobody knows why. The stranded passengers need to leave quickly, and must work together to eventually find their way home and to their loved ones. Pack your bags and let Cornerstone Theatre take you on a journey: by wheel, by …
Following the 2021 success of Silent Heroines – we are back for 2023! Continuing as an immersive theatre show using audio headsets – delving into the untold real-life stories of an all-woman, Bristol-based cast. Laughter and tears, puberty and menopause, struggles and successes. A range of local Bristol women from different generations and cultures come …
Step into a magical wonderland conjured up by Phoenix Theatre this Christmas. Sisters, Rose and Thistle, inadvertently unleash the magical powers of a mysterious book that amplifies your personality. As the book is passed amongst the usually friendly villagers, huge rifts develop and the community becomes fractured. With the help of the local baker, a …
The planet is dying, people are being cruel to animals, war is ongoing, poverty and hunger are still rife – there’s only one thing left to do. Let’s kidnap the Prime Minister. Join acta’s Young Carers for an evening of putting the world to rights… whatever it may take! Age guidance: 5+ This performance will …
Death. It’s the only certainty there is in life – but when did you last talk about it? acta Company invite you for an evening of reflection as they present ‘When You’re Gone’: an exploration of life, death, love, and grief. We’ll meet a cast of characters who are all affected by death. We hope …
Leonie is a typical British teenager, testing the boundaries and not worrying about the consequences – that is until she’s sent to live with her Grandma in the Caribbean. As her Grandma and the local aunties teach her to fall in line, they share stories from their own childhood, and lessons they’ve learnt along the …
acta is a registered charity and relies on the generous support of donors to continue our work making theatre each year. We are currently seeking additional donations for our wide ranging community theatre programme over the year ahead.
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