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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 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 …
Matinee 2pmEvening performance 6pm Two groups from Lockleaze Youth Theatre will each present a performance on this special double bill evening – one group has looked to the future for their inspiration, the other revisits the past. School years 7-9 imagine a future Bristol plagued by climate change and plunged under the depths of a …
Our Forge theatre makers present ‘Toilet Story: a conversation behind closed doors’. A drop-in artistic installation will be open from 6pm with last entry at 8.30pm, with performances taking place throughout the evening. If you’d like to watch a performance, please ensure you book ahead. Step past the gendered icons to enter into the public …
acta’s Young Carers Youth Theatre has been meeting online for a few months to lay the foundations for this show. In the three days prior to the show, they will devise it and rehearse it ready to present to an audience. In Trapped we meet two people who are intent on overhauling the education system. …
The Wish is now sold out! Sorry if you missed out on tickets. You are welcome to come to the Theatre on the days of performances in case we have no-shows but we are unable to offer any guaranteed spots. Find yourself in an enchanted realm of wonder this Christmas with The Wish – a …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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