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Status: ◉ WANG |  Content report

Current Productions

The Workhouse by acta Company and Pick N Mix Theatre

18th March 2025 to 22nd March 2025

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 …

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Funny Business by Cornerstone Theatre

29th April 2025 to 30th April 2025

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 …

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Previous Productions

We Have Overcome

16th September 2019 to 22nd September 2019

A revival of this show from 2012, updated and re-worked in the light of the Windrush scandal. The story of the Elders arrival in Bristol, the struggles they faced and how they overcame them.

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Youth Showcase

1st September 2020 to

A double-bill performance from our Bedminster and Lockleaze Youth Theatres. Forest of Fears meets Evil vs Earth – what happens when you are lost in the woods… These performances were planned for 30 Mar and 1 Apr – however due to coronavirus outbreak, these have been postponed, and are hoping to be performed late summer. …

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Films from Lockdown: Young Carers & Phoenix

21st July 2020 to

The Premiere… Join us from 6pm on Tues 21 July for an evening of wonderful theatre, devised and created during lockdown, recorded as two films: Young Carers present “Stranded” Phoenix Theatre present “Just Us” Details of how to view the films will be sent to you over email.

Museum of Unsung Heroes: First Slot 6.30pm

17th September 2020 to

Join us for a Performance Trail on 17th Sept, as the acta centre will transform into a living museum, with live, staggered performances inspired by stories of real Heroes. Read the full description of the event here. Ages 8+ No car parking available.

Clippies

13th July 2021 to

The flags had stopped waving. Tensions were high, and the people of Bristol were looking for someone to blame. A powerful performance about this forgotten and scandalous chapter of Bristol history; the Tramway riots of 1920. This centenary show returns to the acta stage after being previewed in November 2019. Suitable for ages 8+. Watch …

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Sudafest Comedy Night

16th July 2022 to

Join us for a night of rip-roaring laughter from two Sudanese comedians and a Sudanese rapper, and warmly hosted by Mohamed Kamal. Mamoun Elagab’s natural flair has made him a winner and finalist of numerous comedy competitions over the years. Chortle said “Chilled composure and a fascinating back-story… a comic who you’d like to hear …

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Platforma: Movement workshop CROWN//تاج

Director of CROWN//تاج, Maria Tarokh will be leading a free movement workshop on Saturday 28th October, 10am – 11.30am in the acta Centre. The workshop will incorporate Classical Persian dance and contemporary dance. You’ll work on basic technique, movement exploration and learning choreography developed for the touring production of CROWN// تاج,, showing at acta as …

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