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10 things to do in Bristol this week, October 25-31 2021
Monday: Kitty Macfarlane, Redgrave Theatre
The Bristol singer songwriter calls into her home city during a UK tour, with songs that she says “act as both balm and booster for a world on fire”.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2021/10/kitty-macfarlane/1040
Monday: The Outlaws, BBC One
The comedy-thriller from Stephen Merchant has been filming in Bristol since the first lockdown. How many familiar locations can you spot in the first episode?
www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0010zy5
Monday-Sunday: The Sensational Penny Dreadful, Ashton Court
Come hear this thrilling telling of four original uncanny tales by Bristol writers, accompanied by a haunting score by musician and composer, Oliver Thomas.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-sensational-penny-dreadful-tickets-168619279805
Tuesday: Bernadine Evaristo, Waterstones
Bernardine Evaristo, one of Britain’s most inspiring literary trailblazers, presents a powerful and intimate manifesto on creativity and the importance of never giving up.
www.bristolideas.co.uk/attend/bernardine-evaristo/
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Thursday: Submotion Orchestra, Trinity
Enjoy the seven-piece influenced by dubstep, soul, ambient, electronica, jazz and dub.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2020/submotion-orchestra-new-date
Friday & Saturday: Hoo-Ha! Festival, Bristol Beacon
Hoo-Ha! Festival returns for October half term for two jam-packed days of music, dancing, and activities for little people and their families.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/hoo-ha
Junior Jungle at a previous Hoo-Ha Festival – photo: Bristol Beacon
Friday: World Stroke Day workshop, Arnolfini
Join artist Hazel Hammond as she shares the creativity that became an important part of her regaining her speech and wellbeing following a stroke in 2018.
www./arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/world-stroke-day-workshop-with-hazel-hammond/
Artist Hazel Hammond’s workshop is suitable for adults living with stroke, their families and carers, and anyone interested in the power of arts in recovery – photo: Arnolfini
Saturday: A Nightmare On Elm Street, Redcliffe Caves
Head into Redcliffe Caves for the latest instalment of the infamous Horror In The Caves series.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/nightmare-elm-st
Saturday & Sunday: Crane rides, M Shed
Experience a working crane on the dockside with trips inside the electric cranes and the Fairbairn steam crane, M Shed’s biggest exhibits.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/crane-trips/
The cranes are a reminder of the area’s industrial heritage – photo: M Shed
Sunday: Rooftop Comedy, Mr Wolfs
From the team behind Oppo and Belly Laughs, featuring the best acts from Bristol, headliners from all over the country and occasionally special guests trying out new material.
www.mrwolfs.com/tickets/#events/e67302
Wrap up warm for Rooftop Comedy – photo: Mr Wolfs
Main photo: Kitty Macfarlane
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