Cultural lineage
Bristol theatre
Theatre in a city better known nationally for its music and street art — smaller houses doing work that doesn't depend on that reputation.
3 venues in Bristol working in this tradition
Venues
Tobacco Factory Theatres
Raleigh Road
Tobacco Factory Theatres is an independent Bristol theatre in Southville, presenting theatre, contemporary performance, family shows and public…
Bristol Old Vic
King Street
Bristol Old Vic is a Bristol theatre on King Street, presenting theatre, drama, spoken word, dance, family shows and public cultural…
The Wardrobe Theatre
25 West Street
The Wardrobe Theatre is an independent Bristol theatre in Old Market, presenting theatre, comedy, improv and…
Upcoming
Full programme →Spicy Slam
The Wardrobe Theatre · Tomorrow · 19:00
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Tue 8 Sept · 20:00
Pieces of My Life
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Tue 8 Sept · 20:00
Ivo Graham: Orange Crush
Bristol Old Vic · Wed 9 Sept · 19:30
Action Hero: A Song & Dance
The Wardrobe Theatre · Wed 9 Sept · 19:30
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Wed 9 Sept · 20:00
Pieces of My Life
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Wed 9 Sept · 20:00
Rock The Tots
The Wardrobe Theatre · Thu 10 Sept · 11:00
Pieces of My Life
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Thu 10 Sept · 14:30
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Thu 10 Sept · 18:30
Jack Rooke's Good Grief
Bristol Old Vic · Thu 10 Sept · 19:30
Action Hero: A Song & Dance
The Wardrobe Theatre · Thu 10 Sept · 19:30
Pieces of My Life
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Thu 10 Sept · 20:00
Action Hero: A Song & Dance
The Wardrobe Theatre · Fri 11 Sept · 19:30
Jayde Adams: Before I Give It A Name
Bristol Old Vic · Fri 11 Sept · 19:30
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Fri 11 Sept · 20:00
Pieces of My Life
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Fri 11 Sept · 20:00
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Sat 12 Sept · 15:00
Aurie Styla: Maverick
Bristol Old Vic · Sat 12 Sept · 19:30
Action Hero: A Song & Dance
The Wardrobe Theatre · Sat 12 Sept · 19:30
Widdershins
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Sat 12 Sept · 19:30
Badgers
Bristol Old Vic · Sat 12 Sept · 20:00
Welcome & Wonder Members Event 2026
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Sun 13 Sept · 12:00
WiFi Wars: Vip – Behind The Scenes
The Wardrobe Theatre · Sun 13 Sept · 14:00
WiFi Wars
The Wardrobe Theatre · Sun 13 Sept · 15:00
Scout Boxall: God’s Favourite
The Wardrobe Theatre · Sun 13 Sept · 19:00
Daniel Kitson: Thrum
Bristol Old Vic · Sun 13 Sept · 19:30
Paul Foot: The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Sun 13 Sept · 19:30
Daniel Kitson: Thrum
Bristol Old Vic · Mon 14 Sept · 19:30
Closer Each Day
The Wardrobe Theatre · Mon 14 Sept · 19:30
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Tue 15 Sept · 10:30
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Tue 15 Sept · 13:00
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Tue 15 Sept · 15:00
Clare Murphy: We All Came By Boat
The Wardrobe Theatre · Tue 15 Sept · 19:30
Crush
Bristol Old Vic · Tue 15 Sept · 20:00
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Wed 16 Sept · 10:30
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Wed 16 Sept · 13:00
A Message To The Future
Tobacco Factory Theatres · Wed 16 Sept · 15:00
Murder She Didn't Write
Bristol Old Vic · Wed 16 Sept · 19:30
Clare Murphy: We All Came By Boat
The Wardrobe Theatre · Wed 16 Sept · 19:30