Join your host, Terence Williams, for a front‑row seat to Bristol’s vibrant performing arts scene. In this episode, we visit six of the city’s most beloved and varied performance venues — from grand historic stages to intimate fringe spaces — each offering a different flavour of live theatre, music, comedy, improv, and performance culture. All are active, have real websites or strong public listings, and are easy to visit.
🎭 Places featured:
Bristol Old Vic
Website: https://bristololdvic.org.uk
Address: King Street, Bristol BS1 4ED, United Kingdom
Highlights: The oldest continuously working theatre in the English‑speaking world, Bristol Old Vic presents acclaimed drama, comedy, contemporary work, and family‑friendly shows from its historic King Street home.
Bristol Hippodrome
Website: https://www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome
Address: St Augustine’s Parade, Bristol BS1 4UZ, United Kingdom
Highlights: One of Britain’s largest theatre stages, the Hippodrome hosts touring West End musicals, opera, ballet, comedians, and classic pantomimes year‑round — a must‑visit for spectacular productions.
Tobacco Factory Theatres
Website: https://www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com
Address: Raleigh Road, Southville, Bristol BS3 1TF, United Kingdom
Highlights: A dynamic cultural hub in a converted factory building, with a packed calendar of theatre, puppetry, comedy, dance, family shows and innovative performance work.
Tobacco Factory Theatres
The Wardrobe Theatre
Website: http://thewardrobetheatre.com
Address: 25 West Street, Old Market, Bristol BS2 0DF, United Kingdom
Highlights: Bristol’s leading fringe theatre, known for bold, eclectic programming that includes comedy, improvisation, local writing, and family productions — intimate and engaging.
Bristol Beacon
Website: http://www.bristolbeacon.org
Address: Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR, United Kingdom
Highlights: More than a concert hall, Bristol Beacon is a major performance venue celebrating music, spoken‑word, community events and cross‑genre performances, with a stunning programme and heritage.
Redgrave Theatre
Website: http://www.redgravetheatre.com
Address: Percival Road, Clifton, Bristol BS8 3LE, United Kingdom
Highlights: A classic theatre venue boasting a varied event calendar of plays, live music, comedy and community performances — beloved for its welcoming atmosphere and regional programming.
