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Most Thursdays, 10.30am to 2.30pm. Drop in to our Creative Wellbeing Café for a creative workshop and some delicious homemade cake. Since summer 2022 our Creative Wellbeing Café has livened up our building on Thursday mornings with affordable and delicious homemade cakes, simple lunches, refreshments and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere provided by our excellent volunteers. …
It’s day 14 of the stakeout, and the crew are getting restless. Lead by experienced police officer DCI Thomas Cooper, a man who is galvanised by his own ego and the strutting figures of The Manosphere who he watches online, nerves are getting frayed and personalities are beginning to clash. With a host of intriguing …
Our popular weekly baby sensory workshop! For the most up-to-date information, please see the Headfirst page. Due to demand we are now running two identical sessions each Monday morning – one at 10am and one at 11am. Our 11am class is now sold out – but there is space available for both drop in and …
Poking-fun at the foibles of the internet, Cornerstone Theatre group bring you a satirical comedy for the Information Age. With AI, Deep fakes, spammers and scammers, it’s easy to get all tangled up in the World Wide Web. Log off for the night and join us for this brand-new play. See two Data Scientists discover …
Create a play in four days We are running three weeks of drama fun in this coming Summer holiday! If you’re aged between 8 and 16 then We would love you to join us for four days of creative theatre play. Over the four days, the children and young people will play a range of …
The Bedminster BIG SING brought to you by the WoW Bedminster Community Choir is a fun community event for all the family. This will be our second event where we invite you to join us in a great big community choir session. We will sing for you, then teach you some fun easy-to-learn songs then …
Join us for Tit for Tat – Griffin Theatre’s latest show set in the whimsical, matriarchal town of Queensville, where style rules the day and music takes over at night! As tensions simmer between the glamorous Rose Garden, the town’s fashion empire, and The Pink Pony nightclub, a shady circus rolls into town. Amidst the …
Join Firefly Theatre Group for a banter-filled play exploring male friendships, family bonds, and men’s role within society. It’s Robin’s birthday. As he busies himself getting ready for his party, he is visited by a host of unexpected guests who find themselves staying put and outstaying their welcome. But as it transpires that no-one is …
acta has been working with the Malcolm X Elders to create a new performance which tells the stories of some of the Caribbean war heroes of World War Two. Learn about Billy Strachan, Victor Brown, Winston Murphy, and others – just a few of the 16,000 Caribbean men and women who volunteered to support the …
Join us for a brand new comedy set in an affluent North London neighbourhood. Chaos ensues amongst the upper crust when old rivals and lovers cross paths on the Heath. Laugh-a-long as a cunning undercover policewoman tries to thwart a high-stakes art heist, and a diamond dealer discovers the hard way, that money can’t buy …
A retelling of the investigation into the events that took place at Bedminster Union Workhouse in 1855 Step into the haunting history of The Bedminster Union Workhouse with an immersive play brought to life by two acta groups. This unique production invites you to explore the grim realities of workhouse life while witnessing a retelling …
Join us this December for The Seekers of Christmas Joy, a heart-warming and action-packed production created by Phoenix Theatre! When Christmas joy mysteriously vanishes, a group of brave friends set off on a magical adventure to reclaim it. Filled with festive cheer, touching moments, and spirited performances, this original play will transport you into a …
Produced by Sudafest, Nouggara is a unique cultural event showcasing the rich musical traditions of Sudan through an exhibition of handcrafted Sudanese instruments, accompanied by workshops, a panel discussion, and live musical performances. Nouggara is the first event of its kind in the UK, designed to celebrate Sudan’s diverse musical heritage and foster cross-cultural understanding. Visitors will …
The Galloway family are eagerly preparing a banquet to which they’ve invited the entire kingdom. However, before anyone can tuck into their haggis, neeps, and tatties they are rudely interrupted by a petrifying uninvited guest, the headless horseman. As the night unfolds, he slowly pieces together the evidence for his brutal murder. Who killed the …
As part of Sharing Stories, a new cross high-street project between Filwood Broadway and East Street, Bedminster – we are delighted to present free creative workshops throughout autumn 2024. Sharing Stories has received £89,357 from the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. The fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life …
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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