141 things to do in Bristol in March

ART

To March 5: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2016, M Shed
Annual return of the Natural History Museum’s world-renowned photography competition.
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To Mar 14: Muse Your Imagination, Royal West of England Academy
Students on Creative Youth Network’s Urban Art Courses exhibit their work at the RWA.
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To March 19: Strange Worlds: The Vision of Angela Carter, Royal West of England Academy
Celebrating the life, work and influences of the hugely popular novelist, 25 years after her death.
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To March 26: Katja Huth, Here Shop and Gallery
Surrealist paper collages from the German-born artist who produces her artworks manually.
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To March 26: Lubaina Himid: Navigation Charts, Spike Island
Solo show for this pioneer of the Black Arts Movement, exploring migration, labour and creativity.
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To March 31: Rising Arts Agency: Residency at Control Room, Redcliffe Bridge
Ella Schofield Lake, Jasmine Thompson, Vivian Barton and Priyanka Meenakshi take over.
www.rising.org.uk/project-update

To March 31: Sunshine for Breakfast, Zion Bristol
Jodie Curley creates beautiful watercolour illustrations, combined with inspiring texts.
www.zionbristol.co.uk

To April 9: Performance Archive Display, Arnolfini
Archival displays of three key performance pieces that took place at Arnolfini.
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To April 29: Louise Blois: Ceramics, Potters Bristol
Sculptural lighting, tiles and hand-built vessels inspired by fascination for the natural world.
www.pottersbristol.com

March 3-8: Borderlands, Hamilton House
Bristol-based refugee charity Borderlands presents this showcase of artwork by refugees.
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March 5: ‘Authentic Magic’ – Angela Carter’s folksong and music session, RWA gallery
Singers who knew the Bristolian writer will perform her music for the first time in 50 years.
www.getangelacarter.com/angela-carters-folksong-and-music-concert

March 6-28: Charlie Tuesday Gates, The Vestibules, City Hall
Catch the renowned taxidermy artist in residence at Bristol’s newest art and performance space.
www.charlietuesdaygates.co.uk

March 8-May 28: Glenn Morris: Anthropocene, Tobacco Factory café/bar and yard
A series of sculptural works by artist and environmentalist Glenn Morris.
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March 12: Modern calligraphy beginners workshop, Hart’s Bakery
Learn techniques with pen and ink, and create a unique piece of art to take home.
www.notonthehighstreet.com/dewintonpaperco/product/modern-calligraphy-workshop-at-hart-s-bakery

March 17-22: Unloved: The Forgotten Holocaust, Centrespace
Nick Hales’ installation represents the six million children dying every year from preventable causes.
www.centrespacegallery.com/?post_type=exhibitions&p=1050

March 22-May 30: Settle Down, Tobacco Factory café/bar
Disquieting imagery from David Foord, tackling themes of property, class and national identity.
www.davidfoord.com

Mar 25-Apr 15: More Paint and Clay, Bristol Guild Gallery
Paintings combining realism and abstraction complement striking vases and vessels.
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BOOKS

March 1: Michael Rosen, Waterstones Galleries
The former children’s laureate offers an insight into the mind, loves and politics of Émile Zola.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/michael-rosen

March 7: Will Self, Wills Memorial Building
A talk examining developments in socialist thinking over the past 50 years.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/will-self

March 15: Edmund Gordon, Waterstones Galleries
A conversation about the writing of Angela Carter, the novelist who lived in Bristol for a decade.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/edmund-gordon

March 30: 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

 

CLUBS

March 4: Ruffnek Diskotek Soca Special, Cosies
Celebrating Trinidad Carnival with AAA Badboy, Dub Boy, Atki2 & Crucial Atlantik.
www.facebook.com/events/1640652419563011

March 4: Vogue Bristol presents Bristol Burns, Trinity Centre
Bagels and blessings. Cocktails and choirs. Categories and cabaret. Kings, kweens and communion.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2017/bristol-burns

March 9: Wonka Vision Takeover, Cosies
A massive midweek session of Reggae, Dancehall and weighty bassy bangers.
www.facebook.com/events/188763684940745

March 10: Rhythm Sister, The Love Inn
This all-female DJ collective provide a platform for supporting and promoting women.
www.evensi.uk/rhythm-sister-at-the-love-inn-bristol-the-love-inn/199512274

March 10: Hannah Wants, Motion
Prepare for evolved production, electrifying stand-out visuals contrasted with a grungy atmosphere.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=303706

March 11: Brunch 808 – 90s Day Party, Motion
Epic 90’s house party featuring house, garage and hip hop, plus some of Bristol’s best street food.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=337030

March 17: Farmfest presents Nightmares on Wax, Motion
A unique blend of unfettered festival frolics and humming party vigour.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=320188

March 18: Noisia ‘Outer Edges’, Motion
Hard heavy beats and basslines from genres including d’n’b, dubstep, breakbeat and house.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=320079

March 24: Mega laser rave, Motion
A carefully selected handful of Bristol’s most exciting DJ’s, plus some special guests.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=338623

 

COMEDY

Mar 3: Brian Gittins: Don’t Feed The Monkey Man, Wardrobe Theatre
Comic David Earl’s alter ego graces Chuckle Busters’ Friday-night session.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/chuckle-busters-brian-gittins-dont-feed-monkey-man-work-progress

Mar 4: Sophie Willan: On Record, The White Bear
A deeply personal show explores identity through the eyes of social services and child experts.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/sophie-willan-on-record

Mar 4: Stand Up for the Weekend: Dane Baptiste, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
His debut show Citizen Dane saw him nominated for Best Newcomer at Edinburgh Fringe.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Mar 5: Jonny and the Baptists: Eat the Poor, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Multi-award-nominated music and comedy duo return with this witty epic.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/jonny-baptists-eat-poor

Mar 8: Eleanor Conway’s Walk of Shame, The White Bear
Party girl Eleanor Conway presents her stand-up debut about sex, sobriety and Sambuca.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/eleanor-conways-walk-of-shame

Mar 10: Stuart Goldsmith: Compared to What, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
The sharp-as-tacks comic and former street performer brings his Edinburgh Fringe sell-out to Bristol.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Mar 10: Jamali Maddix, Wardrobe Theatre
Chuckle Busters date for this plain-speaking comic who sold out his 2016 Edinburgh run.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/chuckle-busters-jamali-maddix-chickens-come-home-roost

March 11: Stand Up for the Weekend: Al Porter and co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Prolific, charismatic and fast-rising Irish comic and radio presenter.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk/site/301.asp?catID=1518&ct=date

Mar 12: Nincompoop, Wardrobe Theatre
Return of the alternative comedy night where ‘anything can happen and quite often does’.
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March 18: Stand Up for the Weekend: Rhys James and co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Comic, poet and writer of sharp, snappy, intricate material gets his first Comedy Box headline slot.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

March 19: Sara Pascoe: Animal, Comedy Box / Tobacco Factory Theatre
The brilliant Sara Pascoe asks questions, including whether pornography will lead to extinction.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Mar 24: Rachel Parris, Wardrobe Theatre
Star of The IT Crowd and Murder In Successville presents her award-nominated show.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/chuckle-busters-rachel-parris-best-laid-plans/

March 24: Geoff Norcott: Conswervative, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
A Trade Unionist’s son who grew up on a council estate ponders how he ended up leaning to the right.
www.thecomedybox.co.uk

Mar 26: Oppo Comedy: Angela Barnes/Jordan Brookes, The Robin Hood pub
The hugely popular monthly Sunday-night session, Oppo, has a new home for 2017.
www.facebook.com/oppocomedy

 

EVENTS

March 1: Punk De’Ville, 20 West Street, Old Market
Pay a visit to this pop-up shop and homage to punk culture, to buy clothing and records, and to reminisce.
www.punkdeville.co.uk

March 4: Fashion salvage kilo sale, Bristol Textile Recyclers
Buy your spring wardrobe on the cheap, with clothes priced at just £6 per kilo.
www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1439161636118053&id=145000922200804

March 5: BS5 Market, St George’s Park
The market is back for 2017, and will feature food, music and fun for the whole community.
www.twitter.com/bs5market

March 8: Inspiring women in the arts, St George’s
A chance to meet Bristol’s top female arts leaders and to discover more about the arts industry.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-women-in-the-arts-tickets-31756433347

March 9: Incredible Edible Bristol urban food trail walk, Millennium Square
Join the fight to grow food everywhere in Bristol, and explore the city with Incredible Edible’s exciting new map.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-urban-food-trail-relaunch-walk-tickets-31996183446

March 10: Eyescuras, Millennium Square
Celebrate the beginning of British Science Week 2017 by trying this huge, wearable pin-hole camera.
www.brisscifilm.wordpress.com/eyescuras

March 23: Booty, baddies and beasties, Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
A monstrous and mysterious evening of theatre, film and storytelling, inspired by epic poem Beowulf.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/bristol-museum-and-art-gallery/whats-on/booty-baddies-beasties/

March 24: Local News Matters, Watershed
Discover how news organisations in Bristol keep everyone informed in this fake news age.
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/7974/local-news-matters

March 28: 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/

 

FESTIVALS

March 9-16: Bristol Film Festival, various locations
The special screenings continue through March, including two short film showcases.
www.bristolfilmfestival.com

March 16-19: Bristol Jazz and Blues Festival, various locations
A programme of music designed to appeal to music lovers of all ages and tastes.
www.bristoljazzandbluesfest.com

March 10-19: Bristol Science Film Festival, various locations
To mark British Science week, a series of science-themed cinema events will take place.
www.brisscifilm.wordpress.com

Mar 17-19: Blah’s Big Weekend, Bristol Old Vic
A three-day festival, packed with performances, workshops and one roaring poetry slam.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/blahsbigweekend.html

 

FILM

March 2: Dancer Q&A + live performance, various cinemas
Documentary about hunky ballet star Sergei Polunin, youngest ever Royal Ballet principle dancer.
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March 2: The Love Witch + Skype Q&A, Watershed
A feminist homage to 1970s sexploitation flicks, followed by a Q&A with director Anna Biller.
b247.staging.proword.press/channel/whats-on/film-01/horror/the-love-witch?time=1488412800

March 3: The Handmaiden, Watershed
A preview of the new erotic thriller from the director of Oldboy.
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March 5: Railways on Film, Curzon
A fascinating compilation of vintage railway films from the British Film Institute’s archive.
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March 7: Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, various cinemas
A special one-off showing of this oft-repackaged concert film, showing Bowie’s final performance as Ziggy.
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March 9: National Theatre Live: Hedda Gabler, various cinemas
Ruth Wilson stars in this modern production of Henrik Ibsen’s classic play, filmed live.
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March 10: Find It Film Festival, Arnolfini
New film festival, devoted to women’s sport and adventure, opens with triathlete Chrissie Wellington MBE.
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March 10: Fire (Il Fuoco), Cube
This sultry silent Italian romance, shown in original 35mm format, will be accompanied by live music.
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March 11: Metropolitan Opera Live: La Traviata, various cinemas
Sonya Yoncheva returns to the role of tragic Violetta, in this live screening of the famous opera.
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March 16: Women in STEM, At-Bristol Planetarium
Debuting films exploring issues surrounding the fields of science, technology, engineering and maths.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bristol-science-film-festival-women-in-stem-screening-tickets-32095201612?aff=es2

March 19: Bolshoi Ballet Live: A Contemporary Evening, various cinemas
A night of work by contemporary choreographers, Including Jerome Robbins’ The Cage.
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March 19:  Bristol Science Film Festival, Cube
A chance to see all the films shortlisted for this year’s Science Film Festival.
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March 21: Torrey Pines + live score, Cube
A queer punk stop-motion coming-of-age animation, set in California.
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March 21: Exhibition on Screen: The Artist’s Garden, Everyman
An exploration of how American impressionism took its lead from the garden movement.
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March 22: Bristol Bad Film Club: Undefeatable, Kongs of King Street
In honour of International Women’s Day, this dreadful film features plenty of lady ass-whupping.
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March 24: Multiple Maniacs, Cube
John Waters’ ultra low-budget feature is a feast of depravity, including a lobster rape scene.
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March 25: Metropolitan Opera Live: Idomeneo, various cinemas
Mozart’s first operatic masterpiece returns to the Metropolian Opera, to be screened live worldwide.
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March 29: Found Footage Film Festival Vol. 8, Cube
Satanism, bloopers, local news and general weirdness
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March 30: Royal Opera House Live: Madama Butterfly, various cinemas
A luscious production of Puccini’s evergreen opera, filmed live for cinema audiences.
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FOOD & DRINK

March 3 & 10: Harry Potter and the Bristol pub crawl
Don’t be alarmed to see witches, wizards and warlocks who’ve had a bit too much butterbeer.
www.facebook.com/events/211257992614265/

March 5: South West Vegan Festival, Motion
A one-day festival that promises talks, demos and much more.
www.southwestveganfestival.com

March 9: Incredible Edible Bristol urban food trail walk, Millennium Square
Join the fight to grow food everywhere in Bristol, and explore the city with Incredible Edible’s exciting new map.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-urban-food-trail-relaunch-walk-tickets-31996183446

March 9: Boozie Eggs, Moor Beer
Bristol’s only craft beer and scotch egg pairing event.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/boozie-eggs-craft-beer-scotch-egg-pairing/

March 9: The Spicery Food Truck Dinner, Feeder Road
A menu that “encapsulates the diversity of the modern food truck” from kimchi to mango ketchup.
www.thespicery.com/pages/events/food-truck-dinner.html

March 11: Dela pop-up, Hart’s Bakery
A five-course feasting menu from a new restaurant opening soon in Easton.
www.delabristol.com

March 11: Brunch 808, Motion
A 90s-themed house party featuring chart classics, with food and cocktails on the outside terrace.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/brunch-808-90s-day-party-motion/

March 15: Tales of Somalia supper club, The Station
Somali chefs Amina and Hanna are behind the stoves at the latest 91 Ways fundraising event.
www.fundsurfer.com/project/91-ways-international-peace-cafe

March 16: Britpop in a Chip Shop, Soul Fish
Enjoy classics by Oasis, Blur as you enjoy your fish and chips supper.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/britpop-chip-shop/

March 16: Nutmeg Nights, Nutmeg
A four-course Punjabi tasting menu and four gin cocktail pairings.
www.nutmegbristol.com

March 17: Bosh Mexican Supper Club, The Elephant House
Bosh is back from a little trip around Mexico and brings you a 3-course Mexican inspired menu.
www.bosh.biz/dinner-club/

March 18: Belly dance & buffet, Falafel King
A bellyful of entertainment, with an all-you-can-eat buffet, live music and beautiful belly dancer Alexandra.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/belly-dance-buffet/

March 18: South of the River tour, The Bristol Food Tour
A new tour featuring stop-offs in Southville and Wapping Wharf.
www.facebook.com/thebristolfoodtour

March 18: This Is How We Dew, Steam
Tullamore Dew presents a St Patrick’s Day party featuring whiskey cocktails, DJs and live music.
www.facebook.com/events/1863882760549619/

March 19: Plumed Serpent, Wilson’s
The first pop-up of the year from the modern Mexican-inspired business.
www.facebook.com/theplumedserpent

March 24: Matatu Kitchen, Wilson’s
A spring supper club featuring four courses of careful sourced East African food.
www.thematatukitchen.com/events-supper-clubs

March 25: Bristol Brewery Tour
A unique beery tour on land and also on on water.
www.bristolbrewerytours.com

March 26: Spanish Sunday, Pata Negra
A long, leisurely Sunday brunch complete with bottomless cava and tapas.
www.patanegrabristol.com/news/pata-negras-bottomless-spanish-brunch/

March 26: Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea, Bishopston Supper Club
Sweet and savoury treats, loose leaf tea, freshly ground coffee, and a glass of bubbly on arrival.
www.bishopstonsupperclub.com/event/mothers-day-afternoon-tea/

March 30: Fish, Shellfish & Sparkling Wine Tasting Menu, Pony & Trap
Six courses showcasing the region’s finest fish, shellfish and bubbles.
www.theponyandtrap.co.uk/news/fish_shellfish_sparklingwine2017

March 30: Gin Club, Milk Thistle
Psychopomp’s Danny Walker talks through three of the Bristol-distilled gins.
www.milkthistlebristol.com/gin-club-with-psychopomp-gin/

March 30: 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/

 

LGBT

March 3: Who’s That Girl? Thekla
Celebrate the women of hip-hop, with £1 from each ticket donated to LGBT Bristol.
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March 4: Bristol Burns, Trinity Centre
A screening of Paris is Burning, followed by entertainment from Vogue Dance and a Realness Catwalk competition.
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March 11: Read My Lips, Old Market Assembly
In honour of International Women’s Day, celebrate the sisterhood with an all-female lineup.
b247.staging.proword.press/channel/whats-on/music-01/clubs/read-my-lips

 

MUSIC

March 4: Spectres Album Launch, The Cube
Spectres play their new album Condition in full, amongst a stunning visual show.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-03-04&event_id=35995

March 9: Laura Marling, Colston Hall
The delicate folk-pop songstress presents a raw and more mature sound.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/laura-marling-2017

March 11: Bristol Heavy Rock Explosion Charity Show, Exchange
This nostalgic triple-bill is headlined by Stampede. Proceeds go to Save the Children.
www.exchangebristol.com/events/2017-03-11-exchange

March 11: Feelgood Experiment, Leftbank
Six piece ‘soul-hop’ jazz collective, expect a night of unprecedented mayhem.
www.facebook.com/events/582540361944513

March 12: Cosmic Soul, The Surrey Vaults
Cosmic Soul create a live art exhibition upstairs and a soundsystem dancehall downstairs.
www.facebook.com/events/1067649676713756

March 12: Devin Townsend Project, Colston Hall
Hevy Devy returns for his biggest Bristol show after selling out The Academy and Trinity.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/devin-townsend-project

March 15: Ed Geater, Crofter’s Rights
Birmingham based singer-songwriter and beatboxer comes to Bristol on his debut UK Tour.
www.croftersrights.co.uk/event/ed-geater-at-the-crofters-rights-bristol

March 15: Monster Truck, Marble Factory
It’s been three years since Ontario’s Monster Truck last played in Bristol.
www.marblefactorybristol.com/event/monster-truck

March 17: Quantic (Live) feat. Alice Russell, O2 Academy
An all-star band of Quantic’s regular collaborating musicians, for Bristol Jazz & Blues Festival.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/910132/quantic-live-alice-russell-tickets

March 18: Gojira, O2 Academy
Gojira’s brilliant Magma was Metal Hammer‘s 2016 album of the year and nominated for two Grammys.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/911874/gojira-tickets

March 21: Natalie McCool, The Crofter’s Rights
Razor-sharp alt-pop production developed into music with a fresh twist of modern alternative influences.
www.croftersrights.co.uk/event/natalie-mccool-the-crofters-rights-21-03-17

March 23: Bristol Music Show 10th Birthday, The Hatter
A rare opportunity to see R&B singer Javeon play live – the first time in over two years. Supported by Ngaio.
www.motionbristol.com/ticket/?ID=303943

March 23: Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Trinity Centre
Son of the late, great Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti plays with his legendary Egypt 80 band.
www.3ca.org.uk/whats-on/2017/seun-kuti-egypt-80

March 28: Steve’n’Seagulls, Fleece
Authentic rednecks (albeit from Finland) playing metal covers in a bluegrass style.
www.thefleece.co.uk/events/stevenseagulls

March 28: Sampha, O2 Academy
One of the UK’s most enigmatic artists, with vocal, production and songwriting talents.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/905498/sampha-tickets

March 30: 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

March 31: 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

March 31-April 1: Effigy Weekender, Exchange and Stag & Hounds
Effigy spans the Exchange and Stag & Hounds, so there’s not too far to stagger between bands.
www.seetickets.com/event/effigy/exchange/1058822

 

SPORT

March 4: Cycle the City – Women in Bristol
Explore Bristol by bike and find out more about the women who shaped the city.
www.cyclethecity.org/product/womenofbristoltour

March 4: Green Man Ultra Marathon, Ashton Court
This serious fitness test will see runners undertaking a cross-country course of 45 miles.
www.ultrarunningltd.co.uk/green-man-ultra.html

March 28: Aztec West fast 5k run, Aztec West
Three laps of a flat circuit on a private, marshalled road, to test your fitness and beat your PB.
www.bristolandwestac.org/events/aztec-west-fast-5k

 

THEATRE

To March 4: On the Street Where You Live, Alma Tavern Theatre
Local playwright Gerald Clarke tells this tale about homelessness, prejudice and deprivation.
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To March 18: Junkyard, Bristol Old Vic
Brand new musical play by Jack Thorne, telling the story of creating Lockleaze adventure playground.
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To March 19: Orpheus & Eurydice, Suspension Bridge vaults
Bristol’s Insane Roots stage this timeless tale in the recently rediscovered vaults.
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To April 1: Othello, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory kick off their spring season with this depiction of life torn apart by racism.
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March 2-4: We Are Ian, Wardrobe Theatre
Award-winning company, In Bed With My Brother, take us to Manchester in 1989.
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Mar 4: Mummy Monster, Wardrobe Theatre
Bristol-based Liz Hart presents her new one-woman theatre show, an honest look at parenting.
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March 6-11: Pugilist Specialist, Alma Tavern Theatre
Adriano Shaplin’s multi-award-winning play dissects the American military’s hunt for evil abroad.
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March 6-20: Closer Each Day, Wardrobe Theatre
Season 13 for Wardrobe Theatre’s brilliant unplanned and unscripted cult comedy show.
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March 8-11: Pulling Out, Wardrobe Theatre
A new play inspired by candid conversations with teenage dads about unplanned parenthood.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/pulling-out

March 14-17: The Road to Huntsville, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Stephanie Ridings’ play explores unconventional love, state homicide and cats.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/the-road-to-huntsville

March 14-18: A Doll’s House, Alma Tavern Theatre
Ibsen’s proto-feminist 19C masterpiece has been newly adapted for the stage by Simon Stephens.
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Mar 14-18: The Wedding Singer, Hippodrome
It’s 1985. Hair is huge, greed is good and Robbie Hart is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/the-wedding-singer/bristol-hippodrome

Mar 21-25: Letters to Windsor House
Take a fresh look at the housing crisis through this mix of comedy, theatre, song and journalism.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/letters-windsor-house

March 21-25: Funny Girl, Hippodrome
A new production of the musical that brought global fame to Barbra Streisand 50 years ago.
www.atgtickets.com/shows/funny-girl/bristol-hippodrome

March 22-26: Escaped Alone, Bristol Old Vic
A highly acclaimed new play by the great Caryl Churchill, set during summer afternoons.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/escapedalone.html

March 24-25: Bristol Improv Marathon 2017, Bristol Improv Theatre
Third annual instalment of the brilliant improv marathon, lasting for 26 hours.
www.bristolimprovmarathon.com

March 25: The First King of England in a Dress, Bristol Cathedral
Family show (ages 3+) recounting how England was united and named 1,000 years ago.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on

Mar 26: Sharp Teeth, Wardrobe Theatre
Established theatre, storytelling, poetry and music night, showcasing local and not-so-local talent.
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Mar 28-Apr 1: Welsh National Opera, Hippodrome
The season will take audiences on a journey of love, passion, heartbreak and tragedy.
www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome

Mar 29-Apr 1: 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

 

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