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10 things to do in Bristol, December 15-21
Monday: The Puppini Sisters, Spiegeltent
The ultra glam songstresses return to the Spiegeltent for the third year running for some cool reworkings of well-known festive songs.
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk/whats-on/the-puppini-sisters/
Tuesday-January 4: Mrs Gerrish’s Grotto, Brewery Theatre
The waspish 50s seaside landlady, the creation of Bristol’s brilliant postwar theatre specialists Ministry of Entertainment, is back.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/mrs_gerrishs_grotto/
Wednesday: Elves, Bierkeller
A festive treat from Bristol Bad Film Club featuring elves, Nazis and an evil plan to take over the world with a pint-sized master race.
www.bristolbadfilmclub.co.uk/2014/09/18/elves-1989-17th-december-bristol-bierkeller/
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Thursday: Christmas Market, King Street
BristolEATS joins forces with the Wriggle app as street food traders and a range of craft stalls take over King Street between 5pm and 9pm.
www.bristoleats.co.uk/event/details/christmas-market/
Friday: Carols by Candlelight, Bristol Cathedral
Including carols sung by the Cathedral Choir, festive readings read by actor Joe Sims and a chance to join in with some seasonal favourites.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/carols-by-candlelight
Friday: Euros Child, Folk House
Two sets in one from the former Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci; the first a performance of new album Eilaaig, the second from his back catalogue.
www.folkhousemusic.com/live_music/euros-childs-solo-piano-set_december_19
Friday: Laid Blak, Marble Factory
A special hometown Christmas party from Bristol favourites Laid Blak in the city’s newest live music venue.
www.motionbristol.com/events/single-event/461-the-laid-blak-christmas-party
Saturday: Dr Seuss’ Grinchmas Market, Boiling Wells Orchard
Arts and crafts, face painting, Santa’s grotto, cakes and treats, food and drink, storytelling, live performances, fancy dress and more.
www.facebook.com/events/991929347491037/
Saturday: Live stand-up + Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Cube
Comedy hosted by Luke Sargeant and inlcuding Martin Pilgrim, Ian Lane, Sarah Iles and Athena Kugblenu, followed by the Monty Python classic
www.cubecinema.com/programme/event/live-stand-up-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail,7557/
Sunday: Scrooged, Watershed
Get into the Christmas spirit with this modern take on Charles Dickens’ classic novel A Christmas Carol, starring Bill Murray.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/6304/scrooged/
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