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Bristol Theatre, Comedy & Arts

— Unusual days out and things to do.

Our guide to comedy, pop-up theatre and performing arts in Bristol.

Independent theatre and performance in Bristol.

Theatre in Bristol

Aside from the annual spectacle of Mayfest, Bristol is always alive with inventive new theatre projects. From large touring productions to experimental local talent, it's always worth keeping your eyes on smaller venues like The Cube Cinema and The Wardrobe Theatre. It goes without saying that you should always check what's on at the The Old Vic Theatre.

Bristol Comedy Listings

Sat 21st September
Pride Comic Art Festival 2024 at The Station
Thu 19th September
Alan Resnick: One Funny Hour at The Wardrobe Theatre
Fri 11th October
Seed Guardians - 1pm at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Seed Guardians - 1pm Tickets

Comedy & Stand-Up Bristol

Those wanting to see the biggest names in stand-up comedy guide will be regularly buying tickets to shows at Bristol Beacon or The Hippdrome, where panel-show stars like Jimmy Carr and Russell Howard regularly tour. For scratch performaces and emerging talent we recommend looking at The Cube Cinema or the Hen & Chicken in Southville.

Full orchestra theatre score.
Sun 29th September
FRUITEA at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

FRUITEA Tickets

Fri 25th October
BARC Out Loud at Dareshack
Thu 19th September
The People's Comedy: Tobacco Factory at The Tobacco Factory

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sat 12th October
Art Comes A at Dareshack
— Dareshack

Art Comes A Tickets

Sat 19th October
The Unknown Soldier at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

The Unknown Soldier Tickets

Fri 25th October
Is it Me, or Is It Hot in Here? at The Trinity Centre
Sat 12th October
Bats in the Bush - A  queer cabaret night at Rough Trade Bristol
Thu 14th November
En Masse 2024: Festival Passes at Multiple Venues
Sat 12th April
Outer Town Festival 2025 at Various Venues
Tomorrow
Militant Cinema Today at The Cube