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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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’

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

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

Theatre / The Winter's Tale

Local cast and production team announced for Shakespeare’s ‘The Winter’s Tale’

The major in-house production marks a welcome return for The Bard at Tobacco Factory Theatres

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Play On!, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A toe-tapping extravaganza’

The ‘Twelfth Night’-inspired show is a Talawa Theatre Company and Belgrade Theatre co-production

Theatre / Reviews

Review: Home Ground, The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A vibrant and energising hour of pure theatre’

With a ‘football, friendship and community’ theme, it’s the latest devised show from Young Company

Theatre / Reviews

Review: & Juliet, Bristol Hippodrome – ‘A celebration of love, identity, and the power of rewriting your story’

The show has won three Olivier Awards and six WhatsOnStage Awards

Theatre / Musical Theatre

Winner of multiple Tony, Grammy and Olivier Awards, smash-hit musical ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ comes to Bristol Hippodrome

The story follows a socially anxious high school senior on the road to self-acceptance

Theatre / ivo graham

Standup Ivo Graham on the inspiration behind his acclaimed debut theatre show: ‘I think about the past constantly’

‘Carousel’ comes to Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio for a three-night run in February

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