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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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Sell out warning! Head to the Watershed, where Jeremy Lent stands up for ecocivilization. His new book treats modern social crises as symptoms of Western notions of nature and progress. But help is at hand, as he also outlines our shift toward interdependence, balance, and long-term collective wellbeing. A perfect evening for eco-optimists and climate fear-mongerers alike! Ecocivilization Making a World that Works for All at Bookhaus.

It’s only a laugh, no harm done. Jack Bond's surreal Pet Shop Boys flick follows the duo through a decaying Thatcherite England of rundown seaside towns, urban blight, and Catholic guilt. Panned at the time for its navel-gazing vanity, It Couldn’t Happen Here has become a fascinating time capsule, dripping with melancholic 80s pop sensibility. Pet Shop Boys: It Couldn't Happen Here 15 7.30pm at Cafe Kino.

PWYC! Shoal Collective and PM Press shine a very human light on the unbreakable strength of Palestinian women. Far from passive targets of Zionist trauma, this collection of interviews shows 11 individuals navigating networks of oppression to engage in tireless activism at home and abroad. The launch includes PWYC vegan dinner, video links with the interviewees + 50% of proceeds donated to the cause. 'Everything We Thought Was Beautiful' - Book Launch at BASE Social Centre, 14 Robertson Rd, Bristol, BS5 6JY.

Widow’s Rock n Rollium’s alt-cabaret joins forces with Bristol queer rock royalty Punka in a sweat-soaked variety show spanning drag, cosplay, circus and… emo ballet??? Soundtracked with live riot grrrl covers from the Punka house band and steered by the iron grip of burlesque domme Frances Widow, there’ll be enough latex-clad sideshow carnage happening here to short-circuit the Loco Klub grid… brace yrselves! Widow's Rock n Rollium X Punka presents AMPED UP Cabaret at Loco Klub.

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 Cabbret

“Yes, BlueSuit Productions are back at the Bristol Fringe with their sold-out cabaret show! Join us for an evening of some of the best burlesque and cabaret in the South West. As always, there will be a raffle, games, and plenty of mischief!”
From: The Wild Deck

“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