14 things to do in Bristol this week, February 21-27 2022

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Every Saturday: West Country Games, Gatcombe Farm
West Country Games is a hilarious, themed activity day perfect for any Bristol hen weekend, stag weekend or birthday get together. Featuring a range of large inflatables, catapults and fat suits, there are nine hilarious games, including West Country Wipeout and The Cider Run. Sessions start at 10.30am and 1.30pm on Saturdays and the fun goes on for two to three hours.

And the fun doesn’t have to stop here. West Country Games’ sister activity Welsh Games operates just across the bridge, perfect for any Cardiff hen weekend, stag weekend or other social get together.
www.westcountrygames.co.uk/bristol-hen-weekend/

West Country Games hosts outdoor adult games days every Saturday | Photo: West Country Games

Monday-Wednesday: Circus Rising, Circomedia
Portland Square’s own circus school is hosting three days of talks, workshops and various other sessions around the incredible art of the circus this week. Led by experts in their field, learn everything from rigging/equipment setup and design to acrobatics and movement sessions.
Find out more: circusworks.org/event/circus-rising/ 

Circus Rising will be hosting a range of circus-related workshops, talks and classes over three days this week | Photo: Circus Rising

Monday-Tuesday: Between The Lines: Drink and Draw, Centrespace Gallery
What doesn’t sound tempting about a BYOB drawing session at a central Bristol art gallery? Beginning at 7pm, but participants are encouraged to arrive whenever suits them, the night aims to be relaxed and fun. Bring a couple of beers and dust off your finest pens and pencils. Don’t even worry if you don’t have any – materials will be provided.
Find out more: www.centrespacegallery.com/?post_type=exhibitions&p=2115

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Tuesday: Twos-Day night: Bingo & Games, Bristol Improv Theatre
The date is 22.02.2022. So why not celebrate the sheer number of twos in the calendar on this day with a night full of action-packed bingo, and all-round raucous fun and games. Ticket price includes entry to all games on the night, one bingo card per round, and one free drink (before 20:22, of course.)
Find out more: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-02-22&event_id=70984 

Bristol Improv is hosting a “twos” themed bingo night this Tuesday | Photo: Bristol Improv

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From Wednesday: Cyrano, Watershed
Director Joe Wright envelops our screens in a symphony of music, romance, and beauty in Cyrano – a re-imagining of Edmond Rostand’s timeless play of a heartbreaking love triangle starring Peter Dinklage.
Find out more: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/11125/cyrano/

“Cyrano” begins screening at the Watershed this week | Photo: Watershed

Wednesday-Saturday: The White Heart Inn, Alma Tavern & Theatre
The intimate community theatre space & bar in Clifton welcomes a collaboration between Black Dog Productions and Dumb Blonde Theatre, bringing you a tale about a gorgeous stately home/hotel – but all is not what it seems. Join five guests at the property as they unearth the dark mystery behind this stately home.
Find out more: www.tickettailor.com/events/almatheatrecompany/615677/

Alma Tavern & Theatre host The White Heart Inn this week | Photo: Alma Tavern & Theatre

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Thursday: Bob Log III, Exchange
Bob Log III’s identity and history has long been shrouded in mystery and rumour, but his unmissable and unforgettable performances are wild affairs. Simultaneously playing steel guitar, kick drum and hi-hat, this is “the loudest strangest stuff you’ve ever heard” (Tom Waits) and the Austin Chronicle has hailed the Arizona native’s punk-blues as “one of the most entertaining one-man-band acts ever conceived.”
Find out more: www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/bob-log-lll/

Bob Log III comes to the Exchange this week | Photo: Bristol Beacon

Wednesday-Saturday: Moist, Moist, Moist, The Wardrobe Theatre
A metaphor-drenched night from artist Chris White, delivering a spoken word comedy piece based loosely on “falling” in every sense of the word, from in and out of love to just falling over into water. Described as “part poetry, part stand-up, part gig”, there really is something for everyone here.
Find out more: www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/moist-moist-moist/ 

Moist, moist, moist will be showing at the wardrobe theatre this week | Photo: Greenbeanz Photography

Thursday: The Bristol Punchline, The Greenbank Pub
This Easton pub brings a mystery comic to its four walls this Thursday – all that’s promised is that they’ll either have TV credits, have won awards or have multiple press accolades. Other than that, anything is on the table. And with a host of other local talent on support duties, you’d better save up your laughs for this Thursday night, because you’ll be spending them all here.
Find out more: www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2022-02-24&event_id=71428

The Greenbank pub hosts its comedy night, The punchline, this Thursday | Photo: The Punchline

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Friday: Douglas Dare, Bristol Beacon Foyer
English songsmith Douglas Dare has established himself as a serious 21st-century singer-songwriter with an enduring lyrical poise and elegant minimalist sound. Dare’s music speaks of his own experiences of universal themes like love, loss, and childhood. Perhaps most importantly, his music gives a voice and a sanctuary to anyone who’s ever felt unusual or out of place. Plus support from James Canty.
Find out more: www.bristolbeacon.org/whats-on/douglas-dare/

Douglas Dare will be performing at Bristol Beacon this Friday | Photo: Bristol Beacon

Friday: Roza Terenzi B2B D. Tiffany, Loco Klub
Events label Morse brings together arguably two of the most exciting and innovative names in the electronic music space this Friday, bringing their eclectic blends, taking everything from progressive trance stompers to intricate breakbeats for a special night that any lover of music will find captivating.
Find out more: www.locoklub.com/whats-on/#events/e66591 

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Friday: The Three Billy Goats Gruff, Redgrave Theatre
On a grassy hill, in the middle of the countryside, there live Three Billy Goats Gruff!
Find out more: www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/02/the-three-billy-goats-gruff/1112/

The three Billy goats gruff will be showing at Redgrave Theatre this Friday | Photo: Redgrave Theatre

Saturday: The Bristol Kilo, Paintworks
A good old fashioned vintage kilo sale – who knows what you might find? And at only £20 a kilo (or 2p a gram) you’re certain to snag yourself a bargain or two. If you’re really keen to get the good stuff, you can even bag yourself an early bird ticket to get in there and nab all the good stuff before everyone else arrives.
Find out more: www.paintworksevents.co.uk/whats-on/item/shop-kilo-sale

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Sunday: Craft & Flea Market, Paintworks
Some of the most creative independent designers, creatives and small businesses from across Bristol descend onto Paintworks this Sunday, selling their wares. whether it be artisan candles or a local illustrators work – there’s something for every taste.
Find out more: www.paintworksevents.co.uk/whats-on/item/craft-flea-market

Craft & Flea Market comes to Paintworks’ event space this Sunday | Photo: Paintworks event space

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March 2: Mike Bubbins: Throwback
Mike Bubbins, star of BBC television comedies Mammoth, Tourist Trap and The Unexplainers, unleashes Throwback, his first ever solo UK stand-up tour.
Find out more: www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2022/03/mike-bubbins-throwback/1044/

Mike Bubbins brings his stand-up to Redgrave Theatre | Photo: Redgrave Theatre

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March 2-13: Glasgow Film Festival on Tour, Watershed
One of the friendliest film festivals on the planet takes place at Watershed for the very first time. Opening the festival is gangster thriller The Outfit, starring Mark Rylance as a tailor who asks no questions about his mob clientele.
Find out more: www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/season/565/glasgow-film-festival-2022

The Outfit will be showing at Watershed as part of the Glasgow Film Festival | Photo: Watershed

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March 5-12: The Last Days of Judas Iscariot, The Station
Judas is languishing in hell for his crimes, his fate uncertain. Upstairs, in a peculiar realm of purgatory, a courthouse is divided: Street smart lawyers barter with the judge; Satan and Mother Teresa are called to stand. Themes of justice and faith are dissected with razor-sharp wit in this deliciously dark and eccentric courtroom drama.
Find out more: www.oldvic.ac.uk/events-shows/the-last-days-of-judas-iscariot/

The Last Days of Judas Iscariot is on at the Station this march | Photo: Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

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March 5-6: The Final Frontier, Trinity Centre
A two-day festival at Trinity exploring art and activism in Bristol. Featuring keynote speaker climate activist Mikaela Loach, performances from Rider Shafique and Rita Lynch, panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions and much more.
Find out more: www.trinitybristol.org.uk/activities/art-of-resistance/events/the-final-frontier

“The Final Frontier” will take place over the course of two days at Trinity this march | Photo: Trinity Centre

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March 6: Dry Season, Trinity Centre
Dry Season is a theatre piece by Kat Lyons exploring the impact of early menopause. Interweaving music, movement and medical texts with original poetry and animation, Dry Season is a witty, honest and intimate show about questioning assumptions and learning to rewrite your story.
Find out more: www.trinitybristol.org.uk/activities/ignite/whats-on/dry-season

“Dry Season” will be showing this March at Trinity | Photo: Trinity Centre

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March 11-12: First Time, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Can you remember your first time? Nathaniel can’t seem to forget his. Award-winning HIV+ theatre-maker Nathaniel Hall (It’s a Sin) and Dibby Theatre present their critically acclaimed ‘hilarious’ and ‘heart breaking’ hit autobiographical show about growing up positive in a negative world.
Find out more: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/first-time/

Tobacco Factory Theatres play host to First Time | Photo: Tobacco Factory Theatres

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April 8-16: The Owl & The Pussycat, Tobacco Factory Theatres
A new adaptation of Edward Lear’s nonsense poem. Join The Owl and Pussycat to embark on the most wonderful journey, full of laughter, discovery and celebration, as they sail away on a pea green boat to find a place they can call home.
Find out more: www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/the-owl-and-the-pussycat/

The Owl & The Pussycat will be showing at Tobacco Factory Theatres this April

Main Photo: Moist, Moist, Moist, Greenbeanz Photography

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