16 things to do in Bristol this week, March 14-20 2022

Until March 26: Wonder Boy, Bristol Old Vic
Bristol24/7’s review of Wonder Boy called it “a triumph” and “an absolute joy to watch”. The show follows 12-year-old Sonny, with a comic book hero of his own creation helping him to soar above his bleak reality.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/whats-on/wonder-boy

Wonder Boy is written by Bristol playwright Ross Willis and directed by the Olivier-award winning Sally Cookson – photo: Bristol Old Vic

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Monday: London Symphony Orchestra with Sir Simon Rattle, Bath Forum
Sir Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra make a triumphant return to Bath Forum with a concert that will transport you to other worlds, conjuring feelings that run too deep for words. From Hannah Kendall’s 21st-century classic The Spark Catchers, through Dvořák’s playful homage to the New World, to Schumann’s most personal (some might say greatest) symphony, this programme will take you on a fantastic emotional journey.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/london-symphony-orchestra-2022

Sir Simon Rattle is one of the finest conductors of his generation – photo: Mark Allan

Tuesday-Saturday: Monty Python & The FOLEY Grail, Wardrobe Theatre
Compass Presents an expanded screening of cult comedy film Monty Python & The Holy Grail with audience-participation live foley.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/monty-python-the-foley-grail

Wednesday: Silvertongue Strings, Strange Brew
A candlelit cinematic experience with a string sextet plus special guests that promises “to take you on a wild sonic journey”, immersing you in original music composed for film.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-03-16&event_id=72101

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Wednesday: Amadou & Mariam and Blind Boys of Alabama, Bath Forum
Malian duo Amadou & Mariam are globally-renowned musical legends. For the past 40 years the Grammy-nominated couple has brought their vibrant “genre-breaking brand of Afro-pop and Malian blues” (City Nomads) to the world. Amongst their prolific musical collaborations is a fruitful partnership with long-standing “gospel harmony specialists” (The Guardian) the Blind Boys of Alabama. Together, the two groups craft a vibrant fusion of Afro-pop and African-American roots music.
www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/from-bamako-to-birmingham-amadou-mariam-and-blind-boys-of-alabama

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Wednesday: Lola Olufemi – Experiments in Imagining Otherwise launch, Bookhaus
Lola Olufemi’s new book “is a book of failure and mistakes; it begins with what is stolen from us and proposes only an invitation to imagine”. She will be in conversation with Bookhaus assistant manager Nayya Raza.
www.bookhausbristol.com/in-haus-events

Lola Olufemi is a black feminist writer and researcher from London – photo: Lola Olufemi

Wednesday: The Taylor Swift Party, The Lanes
It’s a love story baby, just say yes.
www.thelanesbristol.com/live#events/e71269

Celebrating Taylor Swift all night at The Lanes – photo: The Lanes

Friday: Bristol Bears vs Bath, Ashton Gate
Bristol take on fierce local rivals Bath under the floodlights in the Premiership Rugby Cup. Bristol beat Bath at home in the first league game of this season but earlier this month Bath were 29-27 winners at the Rec.
www.tickets.bristol-sport.co.uk/en-gb/categories/bristolbearshome

Friday: Stand Up for the Weekend, The Hen & Chicken
With headliner Josh Jones and guest Laura Lexx, with compere Ross Smith.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk/site/301.asp?catID=2070

Friday-Sunday: Saints and Sinners in St George
Saints and Sinners in St George is the newest theatre walk from Show of Strength – and tickets are free! Discover 800 years of history in two hours, with everyone guaranteed to learn something new.
www.showofstrength.org.uk/productions/saints-and-sinners

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Saturday: Stüssy and Nike deadstock sale, Lost Horizon
A  Stüssy and Nike deadstock and branded vintage one-day flash sale from Threads Deadstock, with food, cocktails and DJs. Plus some very special pop-ups.
www.losthorizonlive.com

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Sunday: Drum & Bass on the Bike, 2pm start at College Green (TBC)
Since he first visited Bristol back in May 2021, Dom Whiting has become something a viral sensation. Dom’s return to Bristol will undoubtedly see a big turnout to accompany him around the city.
www.domwhiting.co.uk

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Read more: Dom Whiting to return to Bristol for second annual Drum & Bass on the Bike

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Sunday: The Fratellis, O2 Academy
Postponed and rescheduled three times, this looks likely to be fourth time lucky for the Fratellis to play in Bristol, who released Half Drunk Under a Full Moon in April 2021 having been delayed a year by the pandemic.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/1311205/fratellis-tickets

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Sunday: Laika: Virtual Reality Experience, Watershed
Lift off via a blend of immersive virtual reality CG animation in Oscar-winning director Asif Kapadia’s (Senna, Amy) Laika, the tale of earth’s first space traveller. Followed by a Q&A with the director.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11161/laika-virtual-reality-experience

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Sunday: Sheba Soul Ensemble present: Sisters in Law, Watershed
Sheba Soul Ensemble welcome Oscar-nominated documentary director Professor Florence Ayisi for a screening of her award-winning film Sisters in Law, which takes a fascinating look at the work of a courthouse in a small town in Cameroon.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11154/sheba-soul-ensemble-present-sisters-in-law

And coming soon…

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March 23 & 24: The Smartest Giant in Town, Redgrave Theatre
This heart-warming tale about friendship and helping those in need is brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure, following on from Little Angel Theatre’s best selling adaptations of Julia Donaldson’s picture books, including The Singing Mermaid and The Everywhere Bear.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/03/the-smartest-giant-in-town/1098

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March 27: Slapstick Kids: Paddington – Introduced by Andy Day, Redgrave Theatre
A rare chance to see the BAFTA award-winning, much celebrated first outing of Michael Bond’s beloved bear’s transition to the big screen. Slapstick’s special one-off screening is an occasion for the whole family, with an introduction from much-loved CBeebies presenter, Andy Day.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/03/slapstick-kids-paddington-2014-introduced-by-andy-day

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April 1: Asian Dub Foundation, Trinity
Asian Dub Foundation’s tough jungle rhythms, dub basslines, wild guitar, and militant high-speed raps, overlaid by references to their South Asians roots has established the group as notorious in the live circuit.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2022/asian-dub-foundation

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April 13: Brian Jackson, Trinity
Instrumental in the development of contemporary jazz, jazz-funk and neo-soul, the multi-instrumentalist is an inspiration for generations of hip-hop and EDM producers. His soulful sounds have been featured by legends such as Kendrick Lamar and Common.
www.trinitybristol.org.uk/whats-on/2022/brian-jackson

Main photo: Harry Pugsley

Read more: Review: Wonder Boy, Bristol Old Vic – ‘A triumph’

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