RIOT ACT - Bristol’s Madcap Cabaret Clubnight- presents a heavyweight bill of LGBTQ+ artists and allies, showcasing the very best in conscientious rascality and high-octane fun in a suitably riotous celebration of Pride to remember! 

-Cabaret legend FELLA takes us on a breakneck ride into the outer reaches of absurdity, resurrecting her drag king character, Mr Big Head, for one night only!

-Bristol clowning hero GRAINNE YOUNG-MONAGHAN gives a masterclass in transcendent silliness; expect the unexpected !

-Drag Idol 2025 national finalist and Bristol born and bred Drag King BURT LASH showcases the very best in musical comedy and stand up with characteristic fiery drag king flair!

-Queer Circus Superteam KATE & FRANKIE unleash Worm : Charming; a comic masterpiece of acrobatic seduction! 

-Clowning Trailblazer ALISTAIR AITCHESON brings Hollywood royalty PIERCE BROSNON (yes, THE Pierce Brosnan) to town on a high-stakes dinner date to which the entire Canteen is invited. What could possibly go wrong… 

-Stand Up Supremo GAZ LAWRENCE sets the mic ablaze with characteristic comic genius flair on a decadent one-man mission to answer all of life’s most pressing questions big, small and ill-advised.

And RIOT ACT Instigator SAM RIOT suits up to host what could well be the wildest night in Canteen history, armed with only a microphone, a can of Thatchers and any number of Stokes Croft surprises up his sleeves. 

WELCOME TO RIOT ACT: The Canteen Pride Takeover! 

Note we will be serving food until 9pm - However there will be limited table space if we're too busy, There will be very limited tables available for bookings, the rest will be rows of chairs on a walk in basis.

Don't forget to stick around for the Wink Collective's afterparty! til 2am. WINK are taking over the Canteen for a night of popping booties all in the name of unadulterated queer expression. Whether you’re twink, stud, butch or bear, everyone is welcome to come raise their knees and their fists.

This July give corporate pride a miss and come arch your spine with us at the independent heart of Stokes Croft.