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10 things to do in Bristol – October 6-12
Monday: Alison Balsom, Colston Hall
A debut solo show from the multi-award-winning trumpet player, who promises a concert “that really shows what the trumpet can do”.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/alison-balsom/
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Monday-Friday: Nudge, Wardrobe Theatre
The only Bristol show this year by Darkstuff Productions is set deep in the heart of the woods with dusk quickly fading into night.
Monday-Sunday: The Conquering Hero, Wills Memorial Building
A fully staged, ‘script-in-hand’ performance by Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory of Allan Monkhouse’s play about the First World War.
www.sattf.org.uk/currentfutureproductions/311.html
Tuesday & Wednesday: Peppa Pig’s Big Splash, Hippodrome
The undoubted theatrical highlight of the year for anyone under-five sees Peppa and her friends in all-singing, all-dancing adventure.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/peppa-pigs-big-splash/bristol-hippodrome/
Wednesday: Who owns bridge design?, Arnolfini
A debate organised by The Architecture Centre and The Royal Academy of Engineering as part of the Bridge150 season.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/the-great-debate-who-owns-bridge-design
Wednesday: Gin and Jazz Night, The Pump House
An event celebrating the launch of a new gin cocktail menu at the Hotwells pub, hosted by The Paper Moon Band and Seb Fletcher.
www.the-pumphouse.com/events/upcoming-events/
Wednesday-October 14: Hot Tub Cinema, Bristol
Some say sitting in a hot tub is the best way to watch a film. Others may flinch at the thought of all those strangers and all those germs.
Thursday-Saturday: Bristol Burlesque Festival
The second annual festival celebrating Bristol’s burlesque scene, with stages graced by badass booty shakers from Bristol and beyond.
www.bristolburlesquefestival.co.uk
Saturday & Sunday: Cary Grant Comes Home
A two-day festival celebrating Archie Leach with talks, tours, cocktails, a filmmaking challenge and red carpet gala screenings.
Sunday: A Celebration of Grouse, Bell’s Diner & Bar Rooms
Acclaimed Bristol chefs Barny Haughton, Martin Lam and Stephen Markwick combine for a four-course menu with a centrepiece of grouse.
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