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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

Thu 28th May
Phylum Artist Talks Vol. II at The Trinity Centre
Sat 23rd May
Beer Festival at The Greyhound Fishponds
— The Greyhound Fishponds

Beer Festival 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.
Tue 21st April
Forbidden Worlds Fantasy Life Drawing at The Trinity Centre
Tue 19th May
Dovetail Orchestra at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Dovetail Orchestra Tickets

Mon 27th April
Theatre of the Oppressed 8-Week Course at The Trinity Centre
Sat 13th June
FIGHT KLUB at Lost Horizon
— Lost Horizon

FIGHT KLUB Tickets

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available