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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

Tue 13th May
One Foot In The Dark at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

One Foot In The Dark Tickets

Mon 26th May
The Farmer & The Clown - 12pm at The Trinity Centre

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.
Thu 10th April
Triple Bill: Everywhere at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Triple Bill: Everywhere Tickets

Sat 5th April
Adventures in Black History at The Trinity Centre
Sun 16th February
Wardrobe Theatre DVD Club: Sing Street at The Wardrobe Theatre
Tue 25th February
On Being Reasonable - Dr Kirsty Sedgman at The Wardrobe Theatre
Thu 5th June
Exquisite Noise at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Exquisite Noise Tickets

Theatre and Arts Events

A comedian performing stand-up at the Hen and Chicken

Tickets Available

Sun 16th February
Story Slam: Maps at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Story Slam: Maps Tickets

Sun 27th April
The Bristol Fashion Show at The Prospect Building
— The Prospect Building

The Bristol Fashion Show Tickets

Tue 6th May
Frankenstein at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Frankenstein Tickets

Thu 20th March
The Grip at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

The Grip Tickets

Sun 16th February
Redgrave Theatre Showcase at Redgrave Theatre
Sun 16th March
Story Slam: Bodies at The Wardrobe Theatre
— The Wardrobe Theatre

Story Slam: Bodies Tickets

Fri 28th March
Roadside at The Trinity Centre
— The Trinity Centre

Roadside Tickets