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Current Productions

Workshop: Babbers

20th April 2026 to 20th July 2026

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 …

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Performance: Alfredo Inc. by Cornerstone Theatre

21st July 2026 to 22nd July 2026

Flyer misprint! We’re very sorry about the day/date mix-up printed on the flyers. That was an oversight. The dates listed below and on ticket sites are correct: Tuesday 21st, Wednesday 22nd. There is no Monday performance. Thank you for understanding! Poking-fun at the foibles of the internet, Cornerstone Theatre group bring you a satirical comedy …

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Drop in: Creative Wellbeing Café

30th April 2026 to 23rd July 2026

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. …

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Workshop: Summer Holiday Drama Club

27th July 2026 to 20th August 2026

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 …

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Previous Productions

Hard Evidence

9th November 2021 to 12th November 2021

Having survived an abusive relationship, Jan is approached to join a lay advisory group on the study about mindfulness programme for women with experience of domestic violence. When one of her good friends Christine, finds herself in a relationship which is becoming abusive, Jan must use her newfound confidence to support Christine through her journey. …

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Babel – You Can’t Grow Melons in the UK

23rd June 2021 to 24th April 2021

What happens when a new seed is sown in our soil? Does it grow roots, or do existing crops stop it from flourishing? Rapport, acta’s international theatre company, present an original new story about fitting into a new community whilst retaining your own culture and identity. Suitable for ages 8+. Find out more here.

Spooky Tales in Lockleaze – Late Performance 5.15pm

27th October 2020

Join us, for an evening of spooky, scary stories from the Woods in Lockleaze. Are you brave enough? Performed by Lockleaze Youth Theatre, outside in Long Wood. Read more about the event and Health & Safety here. Arrival time 5.15pm. Ages 10+.

Drowning in Debt

10th March 2020 to 21st March 2020

Bitten by sharks… The latest original show from Lockleaze Stories, based on horrific true stories of people turning to loan sharks. Ages 14+ PERFORMANCE POSTPONED – Until further notice, due to coronavirus outbreak. Please note, any tickets already bought, or those purchased from 16th Mar 2020, will be valid for the rescheduled performance. We will …

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Youth Theatre Showcase 1

25th February 2020 to 26th February 2020

Join us for a voyage through time created by the Year 8+ Bedminster Youth Theatre, followed by the story of a paradise island where all is not what it seems – by our Year 8+ Lockleaze Youth Theatre.

Murder at Cluedo Manor

12th February 2020 to 13th February 2020

acta’s young carers’ youth theatre present their latest original creation, an unexpected murder mystery for an unusual collection of people, with a whole wardrobe full of secrets. Not suitable for children under 5 years old.

Tree of Life

12th December 2019 to 18th December 2019

Battles rage across fantastical realms as wizards, space ships and sibling rivalry combine for another original adventure. This year’s festive treat for all the family at the acta theatre.

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.

DONATION TO ACTA BRISTOL

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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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