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10 things to do in Bristol this week, March 27-April 2 2017
Tuesday: Simon Yates, Redgrave Theatre
The veteran mountaineer of Touching the Void fame tells stories of adventure.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2017/03/simon-yates/96/
Tuesday-Saturday: Welsh National Opera, Hippodrome
The season will take audiences on a journey of love, passion, heartbreak and tragedy.
www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome
Wednesday: Found Footage Film Festival Vol. 8, Cube
Satanism, bloopers, local news and general weirdness
b247.staging.proword.press/channel/whats-on/film-01/comedy/found-footage-festival-vol-8?time=1490742000
Wednesday-Saturday: Tender Napalm, Alma Tavern Theatre
Locals Brycgstow Theatre stage Philip Ridley’s typically unflinching examination of love and loss.
www.almataverntheatre.co.uk/theatre/what-s-on
Thursday: Novel Writers – David Keenan, Spike Island
A monthly informal talk by a debut novelist, discussing their work and inspiration.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/novel-writers-david-keenan
Thursday: Jay Rayner, Redgrave Theatre
Guidance from the restaurant critic on the very best way to eat now.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2017/03/jay-rayner/67/
Thursday: Sound Industry Conference, Colston Hall
Looking at the music industry with a spotlight on musical diversity, equality, wellbeing and politics.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/sound-industry-conference
Friday: Ibibio Sound Machine, Colston Hall
A clash of African and electronic elements inspired by the golden era of West African music.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/ibibio-sound-machine-2017
Friday & Saturday: Effigy Weekender, Exchange and Stag & Hounds
Effigy spans two neighbouring venues so there’s not too far to stagger between bands.
www.seetickets.com/event/effigy/exchange/1058822
Sunday: Louise Jordan: No Petticoats Here; Folk House
A project that tells the stories of remarkable women of the First World War through song.
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/live-music/event/louise-jordan-no-petticoats-here