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Circus and Physical Theatre Events in Bristol

Name: The Weird and Wonderful Christmas Cabaret
Start: 2026-12-13T19:00+00:00
End: 2026-12-13T23:00+00:00
Location: The Mount Without

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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! Bolstering Bristol's contribution to the cultural intifida, this year's poetic pillar of the Bristol Palestine Film Fest is humming with radical potential. With voices from Gaza and beyond, we will come together to remember the martyrs and lay another brick in the road to freedom for Palestine and all oppressed peoples worldwide. Raise the Bar: Poems on Palestine at Arnolfini.

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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

“An evening of outrageous cabaret, ridiculous games, musical numbers, existential revelations and acts that melt into one another until nobody's entirely sure where the cabaret ends and reality begins.”
From: Lydia Daisy's Doomsday Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve Eve

“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