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Circus and Physical Theatre Events in Bristol

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Bristol's Circus & Physical Theatre Scene

Unsurprisingly the best place to see live circus performances in Bristol as at the city’s own, physical theatre school - Circomedia. Fans of more experimental theatre performances should check out Ausform and Bristol’s May Fest theatre festival.

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A fascinating half-day symposium exploring how experimental darkroom processes inform the photographic practices of contemporary women, non-binary and trans artists. Expect lively presentations and discussions on techniques from cyanotypes and photograms, to printing on leaves, fruit and fabrics. Art of Experimentation: Alternative Photography at Bristol Folk House.

Dubstep finally gets the glossy music tome treatment, courtesy of arch VICE / DJ Mag / Red Bull scribe Lauren Martin. She’ll be in the Brew launching this vital slice of subwise oral history into the world, with Kahn and Chris Farrell on the decks taking us back to the heady days of FWD>> and DMZ dread-topia. Serious ‘I was there m8’ nostalgia on offer for the local Skull Disco and Tectonic heads! AFTERSHOCK: The seismic impact of dubstep - Book launch party at Strange Brew.

It sure is! And this retelling rides in like the SparksNotes-in-shining-armour we’ve always dreamed of, transforming the 1000-page doorstopper into a hysterical one-man storytelling quest stuffed with elaborate handcrafted puppets and gleefully meta moments of existential crisis. Philosophical, poignant, wildly imaginative grassroots theatre at its very best! Don Quixote at Arnolfini.

Sell out warning! Co-signed by Corey Taylor himself, Slipknot’s nu-metal classics meet devilish burlesque seduction! Iconic genius in name and concept, Stripknot head up this absolute feast of alt cabaret delights alongside dazzling drag deviant Dis and smooth operator Unknown Amazon’s captivating one-king spectacle. STRIPKNOT - An Alternative Cabaret at Exchange.

What our editors say

“Sexquisite Events are an award winning performing arts company platforming the hottest sex worker artists, creating fierce, political and multi-disciplinary work. Come along to our bad bitch cabaret to celebrate how multi-talented + powerful sex workers are. You can expect: dance, burlesque, spoken word, song, comedy, pole + more! By supporting Sexquisite you are enabling us to create paid creative opportunities for those who work in the sex industry. Alongside this you are supporting us in our mission to destigmatise sex work through performance.”
From: Sexquisite July

“Welcome to an enchanting, whimsical night of a variety Cabaret. Do you fancy a night of Bohemian antics, clowns being silly, and stand-up comedians giving you big belly laughs? We also have experimental theatre, music, and a Twoprov Improv duo for you all to enjoy. All under one roof, there’s no better way to spend a Saturday evening than getting lost in the world of cabaret at the Old Market Assembly.”
From: Twilight Cabaret

“Step into the Big Top for NoFit State's 40th‑anniversary celebration CARNATION, a human, sensual rollercoaster of circus, live music, and cinematic spectacle. Boisterous, audacious, and charged with feeling, this large‑scale immersive show celebrates hope in rebellion, where breathtaking performance, bold live sound, and striking imagery collide as ordinary people do extraordinary things. Dates: 12 – 28 June Location: NoFit State Big Top Tent, Wilson Street, St Pauls, Bristol BS2 9HH Pricing: Standard £26 | Family tickets from £72 Over 65 | Unwaged | Student | Under 16 £18 Book now: www.booknow.NoFitState/Carnation Tickets are limited.”
From: CARNATION in Bristol: 12 - 28 June

“The original, immersive, ‘piano bar musical’ making its UK DEBUT at Hen & Chicken, Bristol, over two special nights! Adv tickets £20 plus small booking fee at henandchicken.com Tickets on the door £24 cash only. Hot on the heels of a sold-out opening run, Jerseyman songwriter & piano-vocalist, Ant Noel, brings his swingin’ new production Midnight Joanna to the mainland. Featuring a 14-strong company of professional musicians & actors, Midnight Joanna is a thrilling night of rollicking rock 'n' roll, jivin' jazz, blistering blues & colourful cabaret. Come & soak up the atmosphere as we bring to life the neon characters of our late-night piano bar!”
From: Midnight Joanna: The Piano Bar Musical

“Our aim is to promote and cultivate Bristol's cabaret and performance art scene. It was born out of a need to address the lack of performance space available in Bristol for both complete beginners and more experienced performers that want to experiment with new material.”
From: SCRiTCH - Open Mic Cabaret