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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! Proper pagan fun from the alternative community at Bridge Farm. Delve into the true meaning of Halloween with storytelling, ritual, fire ceremony, esoteric folk music and Wych Elm's eldritch grunge-horror - it'll be just like The Wicker Man (with a PG rating)! Samhain at Bridge Farm at Bridge Farm Community.

Sell out warning! Attack Pro crank up the masked mayhem and melting KISS make-up, flipping Loco into a subterranean spandex battleground with a spooky seasonal twist. Inside: Welsh WWE titan Mark Andrews celebrates 20 years between the ropes, Deathmatch Prince Drew Parker defends his title against Chris 'The Stallion' Bronson + more grudge matches TBA. ATTACK Pro Wrestling - GOOSEBUMPS 11 Night 2 at Loco Klub.

Free entry / PWYC! This bumper editions of the priceless Anarchist Bookfair spreads its disruptive tentacles over five venues in Old Market, with radical publishers, direct action crews, free childcare, workshops on resisting immigration raids, blocking the Israeli supply chain, and more. Everything you need to stop doomscrolling, get informed, and get involved... Bristol Anarchist Bookfair at Exchange.

The thespian life is not all greasepaint and curtain calls… Argento’s former assistant director Michele Soavi made his debut with this gloriously unhinged horror chimera, a hallucinatory stew of backstage paranoia, baroque bloodletting and Hitchcockian mischief. Stagefright is a queasy little treasure chest of surface pleasures featuring bodies cleaved in two, pickaxes through the gob and an absolutely deranged final act. STAGEFRIGHT at Bristol Megascreen.

What our editors say

“This event has been created specifically for those who may struggle to access traditional circus - such as those with additional needs, or young children. But it is also perfect for anyone who prefers a more casual environment when watching shows.”
From: A Relaxed Circus Show

“Bring in the new year in the best way, Queer as F*ck is back at Trinity for another electric NYE party - ft. our signature mix of cabaret and club-night dripping from head to (high) heel in circus, drag, and debauchery.”
From: QUEER AS F*CK’s New Year’s Eve Party

“This night will be fundraising for an NGO who travel around the world facilitating circus workshops and shows to displaced children. All profits made from this event will be donated to The Flying Seagulls, we will be running a raffle during the interval to help raise further funds. You'll have the chance to win an assortment prices, from a handstand class to a belly dancing class and more!”
From: The Absurd Circus Cabaret

“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

“Consider this your official invite to the most unhinged Christmas party in town. Part cabaret, part house party, Do All The Christmas Things wraps up chaos and pure joy in one big sparkly bow! Giving a glittery middle finger to festive burnout and winter gloom, Do All The Christmas Things will fill you with festive cheer! If you’ve been naughty AND nice then crack open the dopamine, sip the serotonin and get stuck in! With nightly special guests and big prizes (no peeking before Christmas).”
From: A&E Comedy: Do all the Christmas Things