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Comedy / Rosalie Minnitt
‘Bonnets at the ready!’ Rosalie Minnitt tours her Bridgerton-inspired character comedy show
‘Clementine’ arrives at The Wardrobe Theatre on April 3 for a three-night run
Theatre / romeo and juliet
Rehearsals are underway for rap-infused Romeo and Juliet at Bristol Old Vic
Shakespeare’s most famous love story is enhanced with rap, soul and R&B
Dance / inklingroom
Strange Brew to host Inklingroom x CONQUEER collaboration
The immersive club night on February 28 will feature dance performances and electronic music
Comedy / stewart lee
Stewart Lee collaborates with Glasgow’s Primevals for ‘Stewart Lee vs the Man-Wulf’
The band have released ‘I Am The Man Wulf’ to soundtrack Lee's year-long standup tour

Highlights

Theatre / Reviews
Review: Shell Suit Cher: Believe in Bingo, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘A camp and delirious evening’
After Audrey Heartburn and Elvis Lesley, Tracey Collins brings another icon to life
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Art / Confluence
Four new artists added to the final stage of MAYK’s ‘Confluence’ residency programme
Dhaqan Collective, Howl Yuan, Iman Sultan West and Ramelle Williams are joining the project
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Art / sewing
Forging community connections through ‘collaborative stitching’
Co-Stitch project images were shown at the Bristol Photo Festival exhibition ‘Weaving Narratives’
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Theatre / writer in residence
Bristol Old Vic champions new cohort of writers for residency programme
Hannah Khalil, Sam Parker and Muneera Pilgrim join Winsome Pinnock on the scheme
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Art / Arnolfini Arts
Arnolfini announces ambitious exhibition programme for 2025
The gallery will feature Barbara Walker, Sahara Longe, Dana Awartani and Emma Talbot
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Poetry / Deanna Rodger
Bristol performance poet Deanna Rodger develops new WECA-funded project on motherhood
She is asking local creative mothers the question: ‘how do you do it?’
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Music

Music / Reviews
Review: Sam Greenfield, Bristol Beacon – ‘Sheer originality, world class playing’
A banana plays world class saxophone, backed by a band that do their best to match his calibre
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Music / Jazz
Review: Dr Chonk and The Nature Injection/JFS Jam, Mr Wolf’s
The band's cool jazz funk clearly pleased the rammed JFS crowd
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Music / free jazz
Review: SWIG feat Charlotte Keeffe & Bob Helson, Star & Dove
The free music collective has found a new home in Totterdown
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Music / Reviews
Review: Brian Jonestown Massacre – ‘A warm mellow wash of noise’
It was a surprisingly soothing, herbal tea-infused Sunday night of psych
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Music / Reviews
Review: Bristol Classical Players, St George’s – ‘Professionalism, style and quality’
The first in a five-series Beethoven tribute opened with a piece by a Bristolian composer
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Music / Reviews
Review: Do Nothing, The Louisiana – ‘Vigorously expressive’
Fans show their appreciation for a local favourite playing a popular haunt in Independent Venue Week
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Music / Reviews
Review: Hayden Thorpe & Propellor Ensemble, Bristol Beacon – ‘An extraordinary journey’
An alt-folk collective transports a spellbound crowd to a former nuclear testing site
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Music / folk
Bristol’s month in Folk & Roots – February 2025
Music full of brightness and joy fills the city this month
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Music / world music
Bristol’s month in World Music – February 2025
Roots revisited and fusions galore this month
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Music / Reviews
Review: Peach, The Louisiana – ‘Always on point, always intense’
Longstanding music lovers The Louis put on a local showcase for Independent Venue Week
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Theatre

Theatre / romeo and juliet
Rehearsals are underway for rap-infused Romeo and Juliet at Bristol Old Vic
Shakespeare’s most famous love story is enhanced with rap, soul and R&B
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Theatre / weston studio
Bristol Old Vic welcomes Julia Grogan’s award-winning play on girlhood
‘Playfight’ will be at The Weston Studio from March 14-29
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Theatre / Family Theatre
Magpies, mysteries, dinosaurs, pirates and clay: half-term theatre for all the family
There are shows to suit every taste and age-group
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Theatre / closer each day
Cult improvised soap ‘Closer Each Day’ approaches its 250th episode
The historic episode of the unscripted phenomenon will unfold at The Wardrobe Theatre on February 24
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Shell Suit Cher: Believe in Bingo, Tobacco Factory Theatres – ‘A camp and delirious evening’
After Audrey Heartburn and Elvis Lesley, Tracey Collins brings another icon to life
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Theatre / writer in residence
Bristol Old Vic champions new cohort of writers for residency programme
Hannah Khalil, Sam Parker and Muneera Pilgrim join Winsome Pinnock on the scheme
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Cabin Fever, Alma Tavern & Theatre – ‘A show that passes with flying colours: no excess baggage and a happy landing’
It’s high-octane two hander comedy from Fresh !nk Theatre Company
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Theatre / Reviews
Review: Staying Afloat, The Pegg Theatre – ‘Full of heart and soul’
The show is written by University of Bristol student Lily Walker and presented by ‘Spotlights’
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Theatre / News
Bristol Old Vic’s longest serving member of staff named unsung hero at Stage Awards
Mike Elliott has worked behind the scenes at Bristol Old Vic for almost 40 years
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Theatre / Amy Jephta
Bristol Old Vic prepares for ‘A Good House’: the biting satire from South African writer Amy Jephta
It’s the second show with Bristol Old Vic artistic director Nancy Medina at the helm
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Art

Art / Jon Tonks
Martin Parr Foundation to exhibit Jon Tonks’ images of Cornish fishing communities
‘A Fish Called Julie’ opens at the gallery on April 3
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Art / Jessica Ashman
Jessica Ashman’s installation at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery explores exploitation in botanical sciences
‘Those that do not smile will kill me’: Decolonising Jamaican Flora opens on February 22
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Art / News
New exhibition celebrates acclaimed ceramist
The Stradling Collection on Park Row say the artist's work continues to "resonate today"
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Art / Dan Guthrie
Spike Island presents twin exhibitions from Danielle Dean and Dan Guthrie
The gallery will open its doors for an evening preview on February 7
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Art / News
‘Surprising and incredible’ 18th-century Bristol porcelain vases up for auction
The vases are believed to be a part of the Bristol porcelain factory
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Art / light
19th century building gets permanent light installation
The team behind the Granary hope to show their love for the light festival through this gesture
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Art / Confluence
Four new artists added to the final stage of MAYK’s ‘Confluence’ residency programme
Dhaqan Collective, Howl Yuan, Iman Sultan West and Ramelle Williams are joining the project
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Art / News
Plastic flamingo flamboyance causes annoyance
The artwork is a response to the world's reliance on single use plastics
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Art / Art Preview
Print, Press & Roll Exhibition to showcase 34 South West artists
Bristol has a long historical tradition of printmaking
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Art / sewing
Forging community connections through ‘collaborative stitching’
Co-Stitch project images were shown at the Bristol Photo Festival exhibition ‘Weaving Narratives’
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Comedy

Comedy / Rosalie Minnitt
‘Bonnets at the ready!’ Rosalie Minnitt tours her Bridgerton-inspired character comedy show
‘Clementine’ arrives at The Wardrobe Theatre on April 3 for a three-night run
Read more
Comedy / stewart lee
Stewart Lee collaborates with Glasgow’s Primevals for ‘Stewart Lee vs the Man-Wulf’
The band have released ‘I Am The Man Wulf’ to soundtrack Lee's year-long standup tour
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Comedy / Reviews
Review: Any Objections?, The Wardrobe Theatre – ‘A weird and wonderful way of making the most mundane thing charming’
The music and comedy mash-up comes from Bristol harpist Scarlett Smith
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Comedy / sketch comedy
The Wardrobe Theatre welcomes ‘Cosmic Twegheads’
The ‘surreal sketch-comedy bonanza’ comes from South West duo Jack & Jordan
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Comedy / Ignacio Lopez
‘Señor Self Destruct’ Ignacio Lopez hits Bristol
The comic comes to The Hen & Chicken Studio on February 2
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Comedy / amy mason
‘I feel proud of myself’: viral comic Amy Mason on finding freedom in her 30s
The Bristol standup sensation brings ‘Free Mason’ to The Weston Studio in February
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Comedy / musical comedy
Bristol harpist Scarlett Smith combines music and comedy, and asks: ‘Any Objections?’
Smith brings her multidisciplinary mashup to The Wardrobe Theatre on January 29-30
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Comedy / Bristol Mind
Spencer Jones to headline Bristol Mind’s annual Blue Monday Comedy Night
The fundraiser takes place at Bristol Beacon’s Lantern Room, with Stuart Goldsmith returning to host
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Comedy / Bristol Comedy Festival
Jayde Adams to headline Bristol Comedy Festival
The inaugural festival takes place from January 12-25
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Comedy / stand up comedy
Marjolein Robertson on tour with ‘O’: the acclaimed show about her menstrual health
The Shetland comic and storyteller had ‘nine fainters and 18 walkouts’ during the Edinburgh Fringe
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Books

Books / translated literature
Polly Barton, Gloucester Road Books and Storysmith announce a new festival of translated literature
Running from May 12-25, ‘Translated By, Bristol’ is the first festival of its kind
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Books / Features
‘There’s a book for everyone and a person for every book’
How a spontaneous decision led to the opening of a second-hand bookshop
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Books / News
Hay Festival reveals lineup for first ever event in Bristol
The Hay Festival is heading to Bristol for the first time promising "a one-off night"
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Books / News
Bookshop to move into bigger premises
The new Heron Books will have more space for books and events
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Books / Charlotte Philby
Bristol author Charlotte Philby launches new Farrow & Chang crime series
The much-anticipated ‘Dirty Money’ will be published on February 13
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Books / East Bristol Books
A day in the life of East Bristol Books
Co-owners Dan Eltringham and Andrés Anwandter open the doors on a typical day at EBB
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Books / News
Book launch brings local Jurassic predator to life
Thirty years after the discovery of the remains of Pliosaurus, Bristol Museum is retelling her story
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Books / crime fiction
Weston-super-Mare author Brian Price to release fifth novel in his DC Mel Cotton series
‘Fatal Image’ will be launched at Waterstones, Clifton on November 29
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Bristol events / healthcare
Bodies 2: a day of talks from bestselling authors ‘with a medical twist’
The event is hosted at the University of Bristol’s Wills Memorial Building on November 22
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Books / The Bookshop Band
The Bookshop Band to play a magical Christmas concert at Max Minerva’s
The popular literature-inspired duo will be in store on December 12
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Clubs

Clubs / Podcast
Milly on Air: ‘Stories are powerful’
The DJ and broadcaster on her podcast exploring the links between therapy, music and healing
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Clubs / women in music
BBY GOOSE: ‘As a woman, you get questioned constantly’
The trance DJ on what it's like being a woman in the industry and her advice for aspiring artists
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Things To Do / Sponsored
New Year’s Eve – our pick of the parties
From all out raves to film and cocktails here are the best ways to see in 2025
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Clubs / News
Pryzm to close
The building on Anchor Road will be replaced by Circuit and Barbara's Bier Haus
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Clubs / News
Bristol venue nominated for best club in DJ Mag Best of British Awards
The prestigious awards are an annual celebration of the UK dance music scene
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Clubs / News
Motion could be forced to close
"Being part of Bristol's vibrant scene has been a privilege and the city has given us so much"
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Clubs / Reviews
Review: The Chemical Brothers – ‘Vibrant energy and passion’
Document's day party also featured heavyweights Erol Alkan, DJ Paulette and Fall Forward
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Clubs / Reviews
Review: Wall of Bass, The Underground – ‘An energetic and forward-thinking scene’
The subterranean venue builds on a decades-long legacy of soundsystem culture and warehouse raves
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Clubs / News
Cosies to celebrate 40th anniversary with week of special events
"It's nice to be a part of something that is historically epic"
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Clubs / Chasers
Chasers Nightclub to close its doors
The Kingswood institution just isn't receiving enough "footfall"
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Film

Film / News
Oscar nomination for Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl
It's the sixth time that Aardman Animations have been Oscar nominees
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Film / News
South West Silents announces ‘Mega Silents’ season
Classics of silent cinema are paired with more recent classics on Bristol's biggest screen
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Film / Aardman
Behind the scenes on the latest Wallace & Gromit film
Aardman staff discuss what went into making their latest animated adventure
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Film / Box Office
Box Office Chart: December 27-29 2024
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 leads post-Christmas box office bonanza
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Film / Box Office
Box Office Chart: December 20-22, 2024
Mufasa roars to the top of the chart
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Film / Box Office
Box Office Chart: December 13-15 2024
Kraven the Hunter flops as Moana 2 enjoys a third week at the top
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Film / Box Office
Box Office Chart: December 6-8 2024
Dearth of major new releases means no change at the top
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Film / News
Encounters short film festival to return in 2025
New director promises to fight back against ‘enshittification’
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Film / Box Office
Box Office Chart: November 29 – December 1 2024
Disney's Moana 2 sees off Wicked after just one week at the top
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Film / News
Martin Freeman announced as Slapstick gala host
It's a Valentine's Day treat for comedy lovers
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Dance

Dance / inklingroom
Strange Brew to host Inklingroom x CONQUEER collaboration
The immersive club night on February 28 will feature dance performances and electronic music
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Dance / Reviews
Review: Varna International Ballet, Swan Lake, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘Who can resist the amazing technique from the young performers?’
It’s the concluding night in a trio of different ballet performances from the company
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Dance / Reviews
Review: The Nutcracker, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘An earnest performance’
The company is also performing Romeo & Juliet and Swan Lake during their three-night run
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Dance / Reviews
Review: Billy: Twirling Through Time, Watershed – ‘A vibrant exploration of queer friendship, dance and identity’
This ‘Billy Elliot’-inspired show comes from Tom Marshman and Ryan O’Shea
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Dance / tom marshman
Tom Marshman and Ryan O’Shea channel Billy Elliot in ‘a celebration of dance, queer friendships, and identity’
A regional tour of the show will culminate in a nine-day run at Watershed
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Dance / Eve Stainton
The Mount Without hosts Eve Stainton’s ‘Impact Driver’, featuring movement, live sound and welding
Stainton’s work celebrates the gender-non-conforming lesbian and trans-masc experience
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Dance / Reviews
Review: Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘Exceptional’
This dance theatre adaptation is brought to the stage by Rambert Dance Company
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Dance / Dance in Bristol
Learn to dance the blues in a day
Blue Mondays hosts an all-day workshop and evening social dance on August 17
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Dance / Gerry's Attic
The Bristol dance company for older people
Gerry’s Attic holds twice weekly classes at Trinity Centre
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Dance / South West Dance Theatre
Dance meets maths and physics in a special performance as part of the APERIODIC festival
South West Dance Theatre will be running a free workshop before the show
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Circus

Circus / Christmas show
Circomedia hosts collaborative family show inspired by the Winter Solstice
‘Mother Deer’ is a family circus, contemporary dance and sensory theatre show with live music
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Circus / circus city
Circus City survey appeals to D/deaf individuals
The research will be used to help ensure the 2025 event is a D/deaf Friendly Festival
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Circus / the invisible circus
Theatrical takeover of ‘Bristol’s best-kept secret’ draws large crowds
Christmas Steps was the subject of a recent theatrical takeover to "relive the history" of the area
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Circus / circomedia
Circomedia alumni double bill: The Cycle & The Beauty of Being Herd
Two solo shows, starkly different on the surface, but the string of humanity links through them
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Circus / Reviews
Review: The Nose Dive Assembly, St Paul’s – ‘A gravity-defying celebration of contemporary circus’
A silver big top heralds the return of Revel Pucks Circus who are in town with their new show
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Circus / News
Doorstep Circus comes to Knowle West
"This has been about sparking joy to little corners of residential streets and parks"
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Circus / circomedia
Circomedia to host community circus open doors day
An open-doors circus community event is taking place at Circomedia's St Paul's Church
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Circus / Features
The thrill of contemporary circus returns to a big top in St Paul’s
NoFitState's contemporary circus show Sabotage is returning to Bristol from May 18 to June 2
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Circus / NoFit State
NoFit State Circus’ ‘SABOTAGE’ is back in Bristol
There will be 11 performances in the Big Top, beginning on May 18
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Circus / circomedia
Amazing auction prizes announced for Circomedia’s 30th anniversary gala
Money-can't-buy prizes featuring Wallace & Gromit, Derren Brown and Catherine Johnson
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