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Tag: Theatre

Moulin Rouge the Musical - credit Matt Murphy

Review: Moulin Rouge! The Musical at Bristol Hippodrome

Jul. 03, 2025

Find out what Vicki from the Visit Bristol team thought of Moulin Rouge! The Musical, which is on at Bristol Hippodrome until 9 August 2025. Having not seen the Baz Luhrmann musical film, I really wasn’t sure what to expect from Moulin Rouge! The Musical, but I have to say it was beyond my…

How to Win at History Review - Bristol Old Vic Full Company Pamela Raith Photography

Review: How To Win Against History at Bristol Old Vic

Jun. 26, 2025

Find out what Ian from the Visit Bristol team thought of How To Win Against History, which is on at Bristol Old Vic until 12 July 2025. Image - How to Win at History Full Company How To Win Against History is camp, outrageous, moving, and wonderful in the best of ways. You're whisked along the…

War Horse at the New London Theatre Photo by Brinkhoff Mögenburg

Review: War Horse at Bristol Hippodrome

Jun. 04, 2025

Find out what Laura from the Visit Bristol team thought of The National Theatre's acclaimed production of War Horse, which is at Bristol Hippodrome until 21 June. War Horse is an unforgettable theatrical experience which takes audiences on an extraordinary journey from the fields of rural Devon to…

Outdoor theatre in and around Bristol this summer

May 30, 2025

Watch dramatic Shakespeare performances and family-friendly shows alfresco this summer! Here's our guide to the outdoor shows you won't want to miss... Henry V at Temple Church (19 June - 2 August) Watch Shakespeare's Henry V set among the ruins of the 14th century Temple Church, which will be…

Johannes Radebe in KINKY BOOTS - credit Pamela Raith

Review: Kinky Boots at Bristol Hippodrome

May 14, 2025

Find out what Vicki from the Visit Bristol team thought of award-winning musical Kinky Boots, which is at Bristol Hipppodrome until 17 May. My oh my, what a show... Kinky Boots tells the rather simple story of Charlie, who inherits his dad's loss-making shoe factory and through a chance meeting with…

A performer on stage at The Wardrobe Theatre on Old Market, East Bristol - credit Paul Blakemore

Pre-theatre dining in Bristol

Mar. 10, 2025

Bristol has theatres and venues dotted across the city, and many restaurants offer special pre-theatre dinner deals and early bird menus when you show your theatre ticket or eat before 7pm. Here are some of our suggestions for where to grab a bite before a show... Skip to restaurants near: Bristol…

A green poster for A Child of Science featuring the cast - Credit Bristol Old Vic

Review: A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic

Jun. 13, 2024

Charlotte from Visit West reviews A Child of Science at Bristol Old Vic. A Child of Science is a poignant and inspiring dramatisation that delves into one of the most significant medical breakthroughs of the 20th century. In 1978, Dr. Patrick Steptoe, Dr. Robert Edwards, and Jean Purdy forever…

Review: Hamilton at The Bristol Hippodrome

May 08, 2024

Serena from Visit Bristol reviews Hamilton at The Bristol Hippodrome: After seeing Hamilton for the first time at the London Victoria Palace theatre a couple of years ago, my expectations were already set in place for the mastery of the musical. Experiencing this touring production at The Bristol…

Balloons flying over the Clifton Suspension Bridge in West Bristol during one of the morning mass ascents from the Bristol Balloon Fiesta - credit Gary Newman

The ultimate A-Z guide to Bristol

Jan. 14, 2019

Here are not one, not two, but twenty-six glorious reasons to visit Bristol in alphabetical order... A is for Attractions Bristol is a city with thrilling, world-class attractions. From an interactive Science centre to the world’s fifth oldest zoo, museums and galleries to iconic landmarks, the city…