Backstage Bristol Theatre

19/08/2025

Earlier this month, we were lucky enough to catch
Greedy Pig Theatre Company's brand new show My Dad: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend at the Alma Tavern Theatre. Actor Carys Daniels, who was one of the cast, gave an incredible performance as Mia. The show explored themes around family and issues affecting trans people.

Carys is hoping to go to Bristol Old Vic Theatre School next month. It's a place she well deserves. She is asking for any donation big or small to support her, as she aims to push forward important stories and promote inclusion:

"Incredibly strong and giving" Bristol Actor - Carys Daniels - needs support for Bristol Old Vic acting dream.

19/08/2025

Second Summer of Love - written by Emmy Happisburgh - takes us back to the early 90’s rave scene. It’s inspired by real-life events, the people Happisburgh met along the way and all blended into an uplifting celebration of rave culture. Coming to the Alma Tavern & Theatre this September:

Second Summer of Love - Inspired by British 90s Rave Scene - comes to the Alma Tavern Theatre this September.

14/08/2025

Next month, drag queen star Ivanna Drink, will be coming to the The Wardrobe Theatre for one night only with her show From Down Under to Downing Street. VIP tickets are also available for an additional meet and greet experience:

Coming to The Wardrobe Theatre in Bristol this September is Ivanna Drink: From Down Under to Downing Street. Booking now.

11/08/2025

Children's show Well Done, Mummy Penguin will be coming to Circomedia this November. The show is booking now with a 10 per cent discount on three tickets if you book before 01 October 2025:

Booking Now: Children's show Well Done, Mummy Penguin will be at Circomedia in Bristol 15 - 16 November 2025.

11/08/2025

This August Show of Strength Theatre Company are running some special editions of Their Treasure Island Story Walk. The company will be donating 50 per cent of the ticket sales from its tours on 30-31 August 2025 to the Bristol children’s hospital charity The Grand Appeal.

The theatre company runs a whole variety of story walks, including The Frankenstein Experience in Bath: https://backstagebristol.com/treasure-island-story-walk-by-show-of-strength-theatre-company/

07/08/2025

Leading circus school Circomedia has announced its autumn/winter events. As well as shows by leading artistes in circus arts, there will be a free community event for families. Check out Circomedia's website to see what's booking: https://www.circomedia.com/whats-on/

06/08/2025

Did you see Dom Joly's brand new work in progress show at the Comedy Box in Bristol last night? The celebration of 25 years of Trigger Happy TV was a solid 10/10. If you missed it, the final production will be coming to Birmingham Town Hall, Glasgow Pavilion Theatre, Aviva Studios – The Hall, Manchester and Adelphi Theatre in London:

Review: Trigger Happy TV Live - Dom Joly came to the Comedy Box in Bristol for a work in progress performance of his new show.

01/08/2025

Last night we saw My Dad: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend. by Greedy Pig Theatre Company

It’s a fantastic piece of theatre based on a true story. The play is on at the Cotswold Playhouse this evening:

Review - My Dad: The Woman, The Myth, The Legend at the Alma Tavern Theatre. Exceptional show capturing the heart of trans lives

30/07/2025

If you’ve not been to see Henry V by Insane Root you’ve got until Saturday evening. What a treat seeing this fantastic production in the grounds of Temple Church:

Henry V at Temple Church by Insane Root theatre company. The outdoor production is a thoroughly entertaining piece of theatre.

17/07/2025

Bristolian Actor-Comedian Jayde Adams will be marking her professional stage debut in the Bristol Old Vics Christmas show Treasure Island: A New Musical Adventure:

Treasure Island: A new musical adventure is the Christmas show at Bristol Old Vic this year, with comedian Jayde Adams

16/07/2025

The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return by Chalk Line Theatre is running in The Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic this week. Here’s what we thought:

The Chaos That Has Been And Will No Doubt Return runs in the Weston Studio of Bristol Old Vic this July as part of a UK tour

14/07/2025

Bristol Pride took place over the weekend. It must have taken the best part of two hours for the entire march to get through central Bristol. One of the highlights of Bristol's cultural calendar:

Bristol Pride 2025 - tens of thousands of people came together for the annual event. The Pride march was followed by a festival on the Downs.