15 things to do in Bristol this week, December 13-19 2021

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Until January 8 2022: Robin Hood: Legend of the Forgotten Forest, Bristol Old Vic
This Christmas, discover the next chapter in Bristol Old Vic’s hugely popular series of blockbuster festive family shows: a fresh spin on the swashbuckling legend Robin Hood with multi-award-winning company The Wardrobe Ensemble. Theatrical magic guaranteed. For ages 7+.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/robin-hood

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Monday-January 16 2022: OZ, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Experience a magic of theatre this winter, with potent poppy fields, ferocious flying monkeys and rogue rulers. With imaginative storytelling, original live music and humour for all the family, OZ will transport you to lands both wicked and wonderful. Performances until 16th January!
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/oz

Tuesday: Adult life drawing, Arnolfini
UWE School of Art & Design are opening up their life drawing classes to the public and inviting anyone to come along and have a go.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/adult-life-drawing-uwe

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Thursday: Xmas Skank Out, Trinity
Skankers is back for their annual Christmas event, with a massive Jungle/Drum and Bass club night featuring some of the UK’s top DJs including Nicky Blackmarket, Ego Trippin, Logan D, Eksman and many, many more.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2021/skankers-xmas-skank-out

Thursday: Elf,  Bristol Museum
Step inside Bristol Museum & Art Gallery for your very own night at the museum to enjoy a special movie screening.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com/event/elf-museum

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Thursday: Tonic Sessions: Celestine, Bristol Beacon
Celestine is a two-time Grammy Award-winning vocalist (The Chemical Brothers) and performer for the critically acclaimed, Bristol Drum and Bass band, Dr. Meaker, and is the new voice of the popular and iconic Italian music group; Black Box (Ride On Time, Everybody Everybody, Fantasy(remake)).
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/celestine

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Friday: Lunchtime Talk: Public Spaces and Digital Voices, Watershed
Pervasive Media Studio resident Tine Bech will discuss her work creating social interaction and colour in public spaces in this free talk, where she will explore how play encourages audiences to move from looking to active participation. Tune in on Watershed’s YouTube.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11072/public-spaces-and-digital-voices/

Friday-Sunday: Festive Market, Future Leap
Shop local and support small businesses this Christmas by coming along to the Future Leap Festive Sustainable Market at their headquarters on Cheltenham Road.
www.futureleaphub.co.uk

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Friday-December 31: Anansi’s Big Big Adventure, Bristol Old Vic
Using puppetry, music and dance, Anansi’s Big Big Adventure brings to life one of the great figures of African & Caribbean folklore, and tells a universal story of bravery, teamwork and finding your inner strength. Perfect for little ones ages 4-7 this Christmas, presented in Bristol Old Vic’s Weston Studio.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/anansis-big-big-adventure

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Friday: The Lost Daughter, Watershed
In her striking, sensual and subversive directorial debut (which won Best Screenplay at Venice Film Festival), Maggie Gyllenhaal adapts the 2006 novel on motherhood gone astray by Elena Ferrante. Starring Olivia Colman and Dakota Johnson.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11047/the-lost-daughter/

Saturday: Bristol Pitbulls vs Streatham Redhawks, Planet Ice
Bristol Pitbulls take on Streatham Redhawks in the NIHL South Division 1 in their final game of their year.
www.bristolpitbulls.co.uk

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Saturday: The Baby Disco, Spiegeltent
Baby Disco on the 18th is the hottest date on the baby calendar; and why shouldn’t they have their own Christmas party! Mums and dads won’t be able to resist having a little wiggle too. Entertainment will include 30-minute kids show with Marky Jay, serious craft-making malarkey, and of course lots of disco fun with a compere to keep the wee nippers entertained at all times.
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk/product/spiegeltent-baby-disco-sat-27th-nov-sat-18th-dec

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Saturday-December 23: Of Christmas Past, Tobacco Factory Theatres
How can a man disappear when his face is known all over the world? Douglas Walker unwraps the shocking true origins of Santa Claus in a one-man epic taking in 100 years of history. Treading a fine line between fact and fairy tale, comedy and conspiracy theory, Of Christmas Past is the perfect festive story for grown-ups, showing December 18-23.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/of-christmas-past

Douglas Walker in Of Christmas Past – photo: Steve Ullathorne

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Saturday: The Young’uns, Bristol Folk House
The Young’uns are one of the hottest properties on the UK Folk and Acoustic scene. Three-time winners of the prestigious BBC Folk Awards, their unique act – performing mainly Accapella – sees three big-hearted, brass-lunged lads from the North of England sing folk songs for our times with heart and humour.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/the-younguns/

Saturday & Sunday: Victorian Christmas Weekend, SS Great Britain
Your last chance to frolic in the snow, and meet the Ragged Victorians and a green-robed Father Christmas.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/things-to-do/victorian-christmas-weekends

Sunday: Roger Sanchez, OMG Bristol
Classic house DJ, the world renowned Roger Sanchez will be catching air miles all the way from Ibiza to Frog Lane.
www.designmynight.com/bristol/clubs/omg-club/roger-sanchez-omg-bristol

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December 21-24: Bring Me Sunshine, Spiegeltent
Bring Me Sunshine is a thrilling show exclusively designed for the Christmas Spiegeltent and runs from December 21 till Christmas Eve. From your warm welcome to fond farewell, all your senses will be treated to a night of pure delight with awe-inspiring circus, quirky comedy, live musical performance and stunning cabaret.
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk/product/the-spiegeltent-christmas-show-bring-me-sunshine-21st-22nd-23rd-24th-dec/

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December 31: Keep Hush NYE, Trinity
Trinity are very excited to announce that for the first time Keep Hush will be joining them for their New Year’s Eve event. Head down for a night of 140 bangers to ring in the new year.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2021/keep-hush-nye

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January 23 2022: The Snow Queen, Redgrave Theatre
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful re-telling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen. This spectacular production follows the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/01/ballet-theatre-uk-presents-the-snow-queen/954/

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January 28 2022: Nick Butter – Running The World 196, Redgrave Theatre
Nick Butter is the first and only person to run a marathon in every country in the world. He will be sharing photography, film, and outrageous tales which are utterly captivating and will certainly leave you inspired; if a little fidgety for adventure. Not to be missed.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/01/nick-butter-running-the-world-196/782/

Main photo: Bristol Old Vic

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