Show of Strength celebrates 40 years of bold, inventive theatre with Making an Exhibition of Ourselves, a free, one-weekend-only event at The PIT in Totterdown.

Part exhibition, part celebration, this special anniversary event brings together a rich collection of posters, photographs, film and memorabilia from the company’s archive, alongside live performance, music and a series of surprises capturing the spirit of Show of Strength.

For four decades, Show of Strength has been at the heart of Bristol’s theatre scene — transforming unexpected spaces and telling true, often untold stories rooted in the city’s history. From early performances at the Hen & Chicken to the creation of Tobacco Factory Theatre, and through to its renowned Theatre Walks, the company has consistently redefined how and where theatre can be experienced.

This exhibition offers a rare chance to go behind the scenes, celebrating the artists, audiences and stories that have shaped 40 years of work — and inviting new audiences to discover it.

VENUE: The Pit, 101 Wells Road, Totterdown, Bristol BS4 2BS (near Temple Meads)
OPENING HOURS: Fri 17 April, 6–9pm | Sat 18 & Sun 19 April, 12–6pm
COST: Free (donations welcome)

Find out more about our work at www.showofstrength.org.uk

Main image: THE WILLS’S GIRLS (2002) - photographer Zuleika Henry