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10 things to do this week, January 12-18

By Martin Booth  Sunday Jan 11, 2015

Monday: Testament of Youth, Watershed
A special preview of this prestigious adaptation of Vera Brittain’s pacifist WWI memoir. Followed by a satellite Q&A with cast and crew.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/6367/testament-of-youth-preview-satellite-qa

Tuesday-January 25: Walking the Chains, Brunel’s Old Station
A circus-theatre salute from Circomedia and Show of Strength celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Clifton Suspension Bridge.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/walking-chains/

Wednesday: Black Hole Comedy, Little Black Box
Bristol comedy kingpin Mark Olver headlines the first Black Hole Comedy of 2015, with support from Ben Thurston, Jo D’Arcy and Masai Graham.
www.thelittleblackbox.net/blackholecomedy

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Wednesday: Let Me Tell You a Story, Jack; Crofters Rights
Bristol’s first variety storytelling club is back, with this month’s theme folk tales and festivals. Expect everything from short stories to stand-up.
www.letmetellyouastoryjack.wordpress.com

Wednesday-February 14: War Horse, Bristol Hippodrome
The National Theatre’s extraordinary adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel War Horse finishes its national tour in Bristol.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/war-horse/bristol-hippodrome/

Thursday: Matt Richardson, The Comedy Box
An articulate comic who tempers an innate laddishness with plenty of intelligence and well-honed insights into modern life.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Thursday-Saturday: T Rex, Alma Tavern Theatre
Bristol comedian, journalist and wildlife filmmaker Matt Brierley tells the story of how he helped to change the face of palaeontology.
www.almataverntheatre.co.uk/theatre/what-s-on

Friday: Jeramiah Ferrari, Attic Bar
A Manchester band that fuse reggae, rock, ska, punk, and more to create a sound influenced by the likes of Bob Marley and Sublime.
www.fmbristol.co.uk/events/

Saturday: Johnny Velon, Trinity
A live performance premiere of the Bristol singer songwriter’s debut album, with all 20 musicians playing live part of the recording process.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/trinity/2015/jonny-velon

Saturday: New Noise, Arnolfini
Howling Owl Records and the Arnolfini present this audio-visual extravaganza complete with installation art and pop-up performances.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/new-year-new-noise-2

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