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‘This show is a warning’: the musical remembering Nazi Germany’s forgotten disabled people

Set in 1933, Waldo’s Circus of Magic & Terror features a cast relishing the chance to shine a light on the kind of heroes often airbrushed from history

The Guardian - UK · Mar 6, 2023

Review: Emilia staged by Bristol Old Vic Theatre School at Circomedia

What is fact and what is fiction in Sally Cookson's powerful production about one of the nation's first professional female poets is irrelevant, as an immensely talented cast put on a blistering performance

Bristol Post · Feb 21, 2023

Michael Palin review: Monty Python star reflects on 60-year career and Fawlty Towers reboot at Slapstick

The Monty Python member appeared at two special shows in Bristol over the weekend

Bristol Post · Feb 20, 2023

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Free February half term events in Bristol include cinema screenings and workshops

We've pulled together a list of free activities for children in February half term

Bristol Post · Feb 8, 2023

The Bristol ceramicist working with some of the nation's best restaurants

She's gone from painting scenery for the Royal Shakespeare Company in China to having her own backyard pottery studio in Greenbank

Bristol Post · Jan 29, 2023

Bristol writer has spent decades bringing 'strangers' together through story

"Inclusivity needs to be about changing what we’re trying to get into - there’s no point adding people to something that’s rotten"

Bristol Post · Jan 12, 2023

The Nutcracker review – modernised magic

The final production from outgoing artistic director Tom Morris draws fresh weirdness from ETA Hoffmann’s source story

The Guardian - UK · Dec 4, 2022

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Strictly's Jayde Adams live in Bristol as comedian's shows rescheduled for 2023

The Men, I Can Save You shows were originally due to be held in October but the star was taking part in Strictly Come Dancing

Bristol Post · Dec 1, 2022

The week in theatre: Tammy Faye; Hamlet; Marvellous – review

Katie Brayben nails the title role in a musical otherwise lacking edge, Billy Howle makes a princely Hamlet and an all-new West End theatre is launched by an amazing life

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2022

Stephen Merchant and Michael Palin billed for Slapstick Festival 2023 - how to get tickets

The festival will be taking over Bristol Old Vic for its final day

Bristol Post · Oct 28, 2022

Bristol Old Vic's Hamlet 'transports you to another world'

There are some impressive performances across the board

Bristol Post · Oct 21, 2022

Hamlet review – slick tragedy fuelled by fury

With inky backdrops, jagged sound and frenzied violence, John Haidar’s production stars Billy Howle as a prince emanating unhinged anger

The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022

Safe cycling protest postponed until after Queen’s funeral

It was due to take place this Friday, but has been pushed back two weeks

Bristol Post · Sep 12, 2022

Barton Hill youth theatre that started in a Portakabin is celebrating 20 years

The youth theatre was the only affordable activity for Travis who is now promoting a best-selling book

Bristol Post · Sep 12, 2022

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Bristol Post · Sep 9, 2022

Opal Fruits at the Bristol Old Vic is an 'entertaining hour'

An amusing fruit-theme runs throughout the show

The Guardian - UK · Jul 31, 2022

The best theatre to stream this month: Edinburgh fringe, Jane Eyre and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes highlights from the world’s biggest arts jamboree and startling fresh takes on Charlotte Brontë and Henrik Ibsen

Bristol Post · Jul 13, 2022

New Bristol city centre restaurant and bar opens at Old Vic

It will serve food all day, from breakfast through to dinner

Bristol Post · May 30, 2022

Bristol Old Vic announces Nancy Medina as new artistic director

The Old Vic is Britain's longest continuously running theatre

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The Guardian - UK · May 30, 2022

Nancy Medina named as new artistic director of Bristol Old Vic

Medina, who set up the Bristol School of Acting, takes over next spring as Tom Morris steps down after more than a decade

Bristol Post · Apr 30, 2022

King Street's history of slave trade, pirates and one of England's most famous books

It's said that Daniel Defoe met his inspiration for Robinson Crusoe in a pub on King Street

Bristol Post · Apr 8, 2022

The Meaning of Zong is another triumph by the Bristol Old Vic

A captivating must-watch from the theatre

Bristol Post · Mar 15, 2022

Wonder Boy at the Old Vic - tears and laughter as stammering student finds his voice

REVIEW: Roller coaster of emotion as a traumatised 12-year-old overcomes his stammer

Bristol Post · Feb 13, 2022

Review: Joe Sims shines in The Red Lion at Bristol Old Vic

Considering football is played and adored by millions across the globe, it's a little surprising that there are very few theatre productions based on it. Perhaps the reason for that is because the beautiful game is one that involves 22 people, not t

Bristol Post · Feb 12, 2022

The Red Lion at Bristol Old Vic Review: Joe Sims shines in gripping football production

The three-hander highlights the uglier sides to the beautiful game

The Guardian - UK · Feb 5, 2022

‘I was right to speak out on how slavery funded Bristol Old Vic,’ says departing artistic director

Tom Morris explains why he had to antagonise some of its donors in his effort to drive change

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