What's On Friday 13th March in Bristol

Events on Friday 13th March

“The second ever Lyra Festival will launch at the iconic Great Hall at Wills Memorial Building. Simon Armitage will deliver a reading of his poetry, followed by a live conversation hosted by Bristol’s City Poet, Vanessa Kisuule. Simon Armitage will discuss his newly launched Laurel Prize for climate writing, the urgency of the arts movement in response to the climate crisis, and the role of both the Poet Laureate and live poetry in”
From: Simon Armitage | at Bristol Poetry Festival

“Declared the greatest film of all time at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair and one of only two films to have appeared on all of Sight & Sound’s critics’ polls (1952–2012) Battleship Potemkin is one of the true masterpieces in the history of cinema. Widely censored as much out of fear of the perceived influence of its ideas as for any contentious material on screen the film would later be banned out right in Britain until 1954 and X-rated until 1987.”
From: South West Silents presents: Battleship Potemkin

“The People's Comedy returns to The PRSC Space. The 13th March is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond.”
From: The People's Comedy

“Donut Records are proud to present Jerry , Birdman Cult , joy and Holy Popes live at Rough Trade Bristol. Bringing together Bristol and Londons finest Garage rock and post punk under one roof!”
From: ROUGH TRADE - Jerry / Birdman Cult / Joy

“Casually soulful and passionately finessed. Jasper’s laidback style and classic songwriting encompasses folk, jazz and soul. His memorable melodies and earthy croon will have you singing along by the second chorus.”
From: Danny Starr, Joe .T. Johnson & Jasper Storey