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Circus and Physical Theatre Events in Bristol

Name: Terry's: An American Tragedy About Cars...
Start: 2026-11-02T19:15+00:00
End: 2026-11-02T20:30+00:00
Location: The Wardrobe Theatre

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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! "No-one is finally dead until the ripples they cause in the world die away". And so the black-hatted Discworld bard will be in the room as earthly Ankh-Morpork guide and Pratchett biographer Marc Burrows leads a comic tour de force littered with audible footnotes, Pratch-tastic puns, allstar dramatic readings, special guest interviews and nerd-baiting nuggets plucked from the life of STP. Celebrating Terry Pratchett with Marc Burrows at The Gaffe Comedy Club.

Sell out warning! Derby is for everyone, that means you too bambi legs! Your new lease of life starts with this beginner-friendly 4 week crash course into the alternative, inclusive full-contact wonderworld of Roller Derby. Remember, the family that crashes together, stays together. Learn Roller Derby Course with Bath Roller Derby at Wellsway Sports Centre, Keynsham.

Crazed Japanese pop-art horror/comedy collage like Scooby Doo meets Evil Dead meets hardcore hallucinogens (meets Mary Poppins meets Jodorowsky meets……). This is an indescribable cult cinema haunted house joyride, totally unlike anything else before, after or way off in the future... J-HORROR NIGHT : HOUSE SCREENING + TAIKO DRUMMING at SouthBank.

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.

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