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Status: ◉ WANG |  Content report

Current Productions

Nouggara

22nd November 2024 to 24th November 2024

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 …

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The Seekers of Christmas Joy by Phoenix Theatre

5th December 2024 to 9th December 2024

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 …

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Previous Productions

The Mystery of The Headless Horseman by Young Carers

31st October 2024

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 …

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Sharing Stories: Free Creative Workshops throughout autumn

3rd September 2024 to 2nd October 2024

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 …

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I Am Worthy by Self Injury Through Time

15th July 2024 to 16th July 2024

An unexpected group of strangers come together one evening, to discuss the thing they all have in common. Through sharing their own experiences and hearing each others’, they begin to question the perception they’ve always held about self-injury and ask themselves “Am I Worthy?” On the 15th and 16th July 2024, join the participants of …

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Checkmate by Griffin Theatre

17th June 2024 to 19th June 2024

Head back with us to 1923, to a town rattled by a string of disappearances, all leads have gone cold and the police are at a stalemate. Every room is booked up at The Farmbrook Inn for the county chess tournament, but by the morning there will be a new vacancy. Everyone is a suspect. …

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Call & Response

30th May 2024

acta & DreamArts Presents Call & Response: a community arts festival Acta and DreamArts are coming together to present an evening of new work from a combination of community and youth arts groups from Refugee backgrounds based across Bristol and London. Expect an evening of new writing, dance, music and celebration as three companies take …

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On My Doorstep by Cornerstone Theatre Group

21st May 2024 to 23rd May 2024

The neighbourhood is changing and the residents are beginning to feel unease. Tensions rise, curtains twitch, and crime feels inescapable. Each resident’s background has an impact on their own view of things: one tries to approach with compassion, one gives the benefit of the doubt, whilst another chooses to fight back. How can one street …

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acta Guests: BBC Upload Showcase

16th April 2024

BBC Upload is the home of new comedy, poetry and spoken word on the BBC! They’re bringing together some of the best emerging poets they’ve featured on air as part of a very special BBC Upload showcase at Lyra Festival. Plus a first half open mic led by Bristol Tonic. Want to get your poetry …

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acta Guests: Nail House by Lab Rats Theatre

11th April 2024 to 13th April 2024

Under the shadows of the cranes and ever-rising breeze blocks, sits an emporium of the old, unwanted and discarded. But within beats the heart of an endangered community. This is Connie’s place and she’ll fight tooth and nail to preserve what she has collected. But change, they say, is inevitable… After taking part in acting …

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Lockleaze Youth Theatre Showcase

4th April 2024

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 …

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Toilet Story by Forge

9th March 2024

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 …

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