PRSC
Community space in Stokes Croft dedicated to cultural and political activities.
The People's Republic Of Stokes Croft has been something of a cultural landmark in an ever changing Bristol since 2006. With their roots in local street art contingents, they're responsible for the tourist favourite Hokusai Wave on Hillgrove Street, as well as the Jamaica Street Outdoor Gallery.
The space itself is used to to encourage human connections, social change and the exploration of ideas. With an emphasis on art exhibitions, talks, book launches, comedy, performance, theatre, circus, live music, film screenings, workshops. Recently a string of socially-conscious documentary premieres have highlighted the importance of this space for community discussion, wellbeing and events in Bristol. It's available for hire (as long as the cause is right) and hosts private event of up to 150 people.
The space itself is used to to encourage human connections, social change and the exploration of ideas. With an emphasis on art exhibitions, talks, book launches, comedy, performance, theatre, circus, live music, film screenings, workshops. Recently a string of socially-conscious documentary premieres have highlighted the importance of this space for community discussion, wellbeing and events in Bristol. It's available for hire (as long as the cause is right) and hosts private event of up to 150 people.
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The Bug’s sparring partner deals the PRSC foundations some serious damage with his firebrand sci-fi steppas and noise-damaged dreadtech. Andrew Nolan finishes the demolition job with hellish illbient murk and radiophonic rumbles. Devint bass music that’s heavy as the grave FFO: Gothtrad, Iration Steppas, JK Flesh, Bandulu, Scorn.
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Through documentary and dramatic re-enactment, the Sundance-approved feature Framing Agnes shines a light on previously untold parts of trans history, giving a voice to trans pioneer Agnes and drawing on transcripts from the infamous 1960s UCLA gender health studies.
After discovering case files from a 1950s gender clinic, a cast of trans actors turn a talk show inside out to confront the legacy of a young trans woman forced to choose between honesty and access.
When the biggest earthquake for a century hit Myanmar, leaving 5,000 dead and thousands more displaced and injured, the Mae Tao Clinic was on hand as a vital source of care. Come get educated and stand in solidarity with a night of photography, enlightening talks, homemade Burmese food and produce. Funds from every ticket, meal, and raffle entry raise vital funds for the clinic.
Come learn about the lives of the patients and healthcare workers at Mae Tao Clinic, a lifeline for Karen and Burmese communities along the Thai-Burma border.
The most enthralling slice of cultural / political commentary in recent memory lands at PRSC: a Cold War spy-thriller with Louis Armstrong and the CIA pitched against Max Roach, Patrice Lumumba and Malcolm X. Soundtrack to a Coup D'etat is a post-bop, post-colonial cinematic happening, its toe-tapping montages of sound and image showcasing jazz as cultural resistance. Unmissable!
A School of Activism screening of a musical documenatry about jazz and decolonisation
Sell out warning! Never-to-be-repeated dystopian world-building, this is definitely an improv comedy evening for twisted souls. Think Curb meets Mad Max, SNL meets your worst nightmare ….
An improvised post-apocalyptic adventure comedy