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147 things to do in Bristol in April 2017

By Bristol24/7  Thursday Mar 30, 2017

ART

To April 29: Louise Blois: Ceramics, Potters Bristol
Sculptural lighting, tiles and hand-built vessels inspired by the natural world.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/ceramics/louise-blois-ceramics-bristol

To May 1: WOOD: Paintings by Juraj Prodaj, HOURS
Works in wood, including architectural details and street scenes, landscapes and portraits.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/wood-paintings-by-juraj-prodaj-bristol

To May 28: Glenn Morris: Anthropocene, Tobacco Factory café/bar and yard
Series of massive sculptural works by artist and environmentalist Glenn Morris.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/sculpture/glenn-morris-anthropocene-bristol

To May 31: We Are Native Women, Rainmaker Gallery
Exhibition celebrating the strength and diversity of Native American women.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/we-are-native-women

To June 4: Drawn / The Drawing Lab, RWA
Return of the biennial open-submission drawing exhibition.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/drawn-the-drawing-lab-bristol

Apr 1-2: BABE 2017: Bristol Artists Book Event, Arnolfini
The sixth biennial festival of artisanal book making.
www.arnolfini.org.uk/whatson/babe-2017-bristol-artists-book-event

Apr 1-6: URL IRL, Centrespace
Five female artists explore the swift rise of memes and visual communication.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/url-irl-centrespace-bristol

To Apr 9: Performance Archive Display, Arnolfini
Archival displays of three key performance pieces that took place at Arnolfini.
b247.staging.proword.press/channel/whats-on/art-01/exhibitions/performance-archive-display-bristol?time=1485907200

To April 12: On-Site, UWE Bower Ashton F Block Gallery
Postgraduate MA Curating students celebrate the history of UWE’s Bower Ashton campus.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/group-exhibition/on-site-uwe-bristol-bower-ashton

To April 21: Paper Trail, Lime Tree Gallery
Works on paper by artists include Michael Clark, Barrie Houghton and Vivienne Williams.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/paper-trail-lime-tree-gallery-bristol

Apr 7-9: EBC12: Lyin, Trinity
A group exhibition of new work by members of Two Queens’ associate artist scheme.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/ebc12-lyin-east-bristol-contemporary

Apr 7-12: Gott Mate Mutt, Centrespace
Six artists exhibit work focusing on humans’ absurd relationship with destruction.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/gott-mate-mutt-kurt-vonnegut-bristol

Apr 7-19: HIVE, Hamilton House
Featuring work from a diverse range of artists who occupy spaces within Hamilton House.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/hive-hamilton-house-bristol

April 14-17: Easter Sculpture Festival and Quilting Exhibition, University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Sumptuous quilts, calligraphy-inspired ceramics, and bronzes amongst the foliage.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/sculpture/easter-sculpture-festival-and-quilting-exhibition-bristol

Apr 14-June 18: The Stars Were Aligned for a Century of New Beginnings, Arnolfini
First UK solo exhibition by Egyptian artist Basim Magdy.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/exhibition/the-stars-were-aligned-for-a-century-of-new-beginnings-basim-magdy-bristol-arnolfini

Apr 21-23: Open Studios, BV Studios
The resident artists throw open their studio doors for this annual open event.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/open-studios/bv-studios-open-studios-2017-bristol-bs3

Apr 28-May 1: Spike Island Open 2017
Hugely popular annual art weekend returns, with the studios of 70+ artists open publicly.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/open-studios/spike-island-open-2017-bristol

 

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BOOKS

Apr 5: Irvine Welsh, Waterstones
The Trainspotting author talks about his latest book, The Blade Artist.
www.waterstones.com/events/irvine-welsh-festival-of-ideas-at-waterstones/bristol-galleries

Apr 5: Local Author Reception, Foyles Cabot Circus
Local writers Mary Finnigan and Mags MacKean talk about their remarkable books.
www.foyles.co.uk/Public/Events/Detail.aspx?eventId=3259

Apr 6: Tiffany Dufu, Waterstones
Tiffany Dufu talks about women’s work-life balance in her book Drop the Ball.
www.waterstones.com/events/tiffany-dufu-festival-of-ideas-at-waterstones/bristol-galleries

Apr 7: Poetry night with Bill Jones, Waterstones
Open mic evening with poet Bill Jones.
www.waterstones.com/events/poetry-night-with-bill-jones/bristol-galleries

Apr 9: Angie Thomas, Watershed
The author of The Hate U Give in conversation with Bristol author Nikesh Shukla.
www.waterstones.com/events/meet-angie-thomas-author-of-the-hate-u-give/bristol-galleries

Apr 21: Sanjida Kay, Waterstones
Sanjida Kay will launch her new book, The Stolen Child.
www.waterstones.com/events/book-launch-sanjida-kay-the-stolen-child/bristol-galleries

Apr 24: Simon Ings, Waterstones
The author talks about his latest non-fiction work, Stalin and the Scientists.
www.waterstones.com/events/simon-ings-festival-of-ideas-at-waterstones/bristol-galleries

Apr 30: Lunchtime with Stuart MacBride, Waterstones
A chance to meet the best-selling crime author.
www.waterstones.com/events/lunchtime-with-stuart-macbride/bristol-galleries

 

CLUBS

Apr 1: Howard Donald, SWX Bristol
Energetic DJ set of dance music from Take That star Howard Donald.
www.swx-bristol-tickets.eventgenius.co.uk/events/CODEC-Presents-H/index.html

Apr 7: Bristol Boombox, Hy-Brasil
Club night for old school hip-hop lovers with a block party theme.
www.list.co.uk/event/20946280-bristol-boombox

Apr 8: Quantum Sounds, Basement 45
Debut drum and bass night with jam-packed line up of national DJs.
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/Basement-45/Quantum-Sounds-Presents-Nu-Elementz–Upgrade–MORE/12905254

Apr 8: Sleazy Sessions’ 1st Birthday, Factory Studios
Hedonistic night of disco, techno, synthpop and other danceable cuts.
www.facebook.com/sleazysessions

Apr 15: Ice Cream Club, Blue Mountain
Expect a mix of genres ranging from electro to grime. Oh, and free ice lollies!
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-04-15&event_id=37341

Apr 22: Graham Gold, The Doghouse
Set from pioneering and world renowned trance DJ .
www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Bristol/The-Doghouse/Trancelation-2nd-Birthday-039Trance-Classics-Special039/12915589

Apr 22: Trojan Soundsystem and Black Roots, O2 Academy
Epic reggae party boasting a line-up of reggae and dub legends.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/937689/trojan-soundsystem-black-roots-tickets

Apr 22: Timedance presents Peder Mannerfelt, The Island
Innovative electronica night, featuring the mind-bending DJ from Sweden.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/music/electronic/timedance

Apr 28: Club Erotica, Old Crown Courts
A sordid leather-bound night of disco and house for all deviant spirits.
www.afterdark.co/venues/bristol/the-old-crown-courts

Apr 29: Daft Funk, Take Five Cafe
Underground house and techno and a special Daft Punk tribute.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/whats-on/take-five-cafe/sat-29-apr-simulate-selects-daft-funk-37920

 

COMEDY

To Apr 1: Sleeping Trees: SCI-FI?, Wardrobe Theatre
A journey into the deep and infinite unknown, accompanied by an inter-cosmic live score.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/sci-fi/sleeping-trees-sci-fi-bristol

Apr 1: Stand Up for the Weekend: Stephen Grant & co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Stephen’s comedy is famously pedantic, relentlessly logical and shows great vision.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-for-the-weekend-stephen-grant-co-bristol

Apr 7: Chuckle Busters: Phil Jerrod, Wardrobe Theatre
Inimitably oddball comic headlines this splendid Friday-night session at the Wardrobe.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/chuckle-busters-bristol

Apr 8: Eleanor Conway’s Walk of Shame, The Room Above (The White Bear)
Clubber and party girl Eleanor Conway presents stand-up about sex, sobriety and Sambuca.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/eleanor-conway-walk-of-shame-bristol

Apr 9: Tony Law: A Law Undo His-Elf What Welcome, Tobacco Factory Theatres
Multi-award-winning comedian embarks on a UK tour with a brand new show.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/tony-law-a-law-undo-his-elf-what-welcome-bristol

Apr 10: Ed Gamble/Rhys James, Smoke and Mirrors
Double bill featuring pin-sharp poet Rhys James and one half of sketch duo Peacock & Gamble.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol

Apr 11: Fern Brady, Smoke and Mirrors
The Bunch of Japes nights have gone down such a storm, they’re adding Tuesday nights too.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol

Apr 13: Marcel Lucont’s Whine List, The Lantern
France’s finest flâneur Marcel Lucont brings a new interactive show to the baying masses.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/marcel-luconts-whine-list-bristol

Apr 15: Martin Pilgrim & Becky Brunning, The Room Above
Comedy from two rising stars of the Bristol comedy circuit.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/martin-pilgrim-sadulthood-and-becky-brunning-beaming-tickets-32345217416

Apr 16: Gein’s Family Giftshop, The Robin Hood
Acclaimed sketch quartet Gein’s Family Giftshop headline, followed by Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/oppo-comedy-geins-family-gift-shop-kiri-pritchard-mclean-bristol

Apr 21: Tez Ilyas: Made in Britain, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Rising star heads out on his debut nationwide tour.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/tez-ilyas-made-in-britain-bristol

Apr 21: Playing the Race Card, Cube Microplex
A night of pure, political, straight-shooting political comedy, presented by Fin Taylor.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/political-comedy/playing-the-race-card-bristol-cube

Apr 22: Stand Up for the Weekend: Tom Allen & co., Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Headline slot for this nicely surreal, linguistically fastidious comic.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/stand-up-for-the-weekend-tom-allen-co-bristol

Apr 24: Bobby Mair, Smoke and Mirrors
One of the brighter (or should we say darker) observational comics on the circuit.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol

Apr 25: Martin Pilgrim, Smoke and Mirrors
… and he’s followed, at the same venue the very next night, by the brilliant Bristolian.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/a-bunch-of-japes-smoke-and-mirrors-bristol

Apr 27: Andrew Lawrence: The Hate Speech Tour, Comedy Box at the Hen & Chicken
Reliably plain-speaking, liberal-sensibilities-goading comic returns.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/andrew-lawrence-the-hate-speech-tour-bristol

Apr 28: Rory Bremner, Redgrave Theatre
Britain’s best-known satirical impressionist returns, joined by special surprise guests.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/stand-up/rory-bremner-partly-political-bristol

Apr 30: Ahir Shah, The Robin Hood
Headline slot from topical comic Ahir Shah, plus sets from Lulu Popplewell and others.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/comedy/observational-comedy/oppo-comedy-ahir-shah-bristol

 

EVENTS

Apr 2: Life, Death (and the Rest), Arnos Vale Cemetery
A chance to ask questions about death, dying and bereavement.
www.arnosvale.org.uk/all-events

Apr 6: Life drawing, Rag & Bone
An evening of drawing still life and models, plus cocktails and music.
www.facebook.com/events/1749404425377139

Apr 7-9: Bespoked, Brunel’s Old Station
Europe’s premiere handmade bicycle show returns to Bristol.
www.betterbybike.info/event/bespoked-bristol-2017

Apr 8: Spring in the Bearpit, Bearpit
Street food traders will join a day-long event featuring live music, community activities and more.
www.bearpitbristol.co.uk/events/2017/4/8/spring-in-the-bearpit

Apr 9: Open day, Clifton Rocks Railway
A chance to explore the historic railway from the top station in Clifton.
www.cliftonrocksrailway.org.uk

Apr 12: Combatting violence against women internationally and in Iraqi Kurdistan, Waterstones Broadmead
Professor Emerita Gill Hague and Dr. Nazand Begikhani explore preventing violence.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/gill-hague-and-nazand-begikhani

 

FASHION

Apr 1: Fashion salvage kilo sale, Bristol Textile Recyclers
Salvage quirky, vintage, retro and high street fashion finds, for just £6 per kilo.
www.facebook.com/events/239672839828992

Apr 1: Recession Fashion Show, Southbank Club
A night out that ends in a rush to the dressing room to grab the vintage clothes for sale.
www.southbankclub.webs.com/events.htm

Apr 7: Holly Hedge Animal Sanctuary charity fashion show, Long Ashton Community Centre
Enjoy an evening of style and fashion at Holly Hedge’s very first fashion show.
www.facebook.com/events/1640635242905513

Apr 20: The Fashion Front 2017, Old Market Assembly
An annual fashion show, showcasing work created by people from marginalised groups.
www.facebook.com/events/1618291151533875

 

FESTIVALS

Apr 14-17: Bristol Swing Festival, Circomedia
Dancers, a big band and party DJs.
www.bsf.co.uk/2017

Apr 14-17: Easter Sculpture Festival and Quilting Exhibition, University of Bristol Botanic Garden
Sumptuous quilts, calligraphy-inspired ceramics, and bronzes amongst the foliage.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/art/sculpture/easter-sculpture-festival-and-quilting-exhibition-bristol

Apr 15 & 16: Taste Chocolate Festival, Harbour Hotel
A two-day extravaganza dedicated to the wonderful world of chocolate.
www.tastechocolate.co.uk

Apr 29: Bristol Whisky Festival, Colston Hall
A whole carnival of distillers with whisky in tow.
www.thewhiskylounge.com/event/bristol-whisky-festival-2017

 

FILM

Apr 2: Who’s Gonna Love Me Now + Q&A + Performance, Watershed
A tale of love triumphing over prejudice, with a Q&A hosted by Julian Clary.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/whos-gonna-love-me-now-qa-performance

Apr 21: Nosferatu + Live Score, Arnolfini
FW Murnau’s expressionist vampire classic, starring the splendidly creepy Max Schrek.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/horror/nosferatu-live-score

Apr 22: Mindhorn, Watershed
The Mighty Boosh‘s Julian Barratt co-writes and stars in this self-aware comedy.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/comedy/mindhorn

Apr 2: Tom & Viv, Watershed
This screening launches the Celebrating Female Composers season, as part of Filmic 17.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/drama/tom-viv

Apr 6: National Theatre Live: Twelfth Night, various cinemas
Shakespeare’s farcical tale of mistaken identity gets a gender-fluid makeover.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/national-theatre-live-twelfth-night

Apr 6: Late Shift, Vue Cribbs Causeway
Billed as “the world’s first mobile-interactive film”.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/thriller/late-shift

Apr 6: North of Known + talk, The Station
Adventure film featuring a traverse the absurdly remote 750km long Alaska Range.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/north-of-known-talk

Apr 9: Bolshoi Ballet Live: A Hero of Our Time, various cinemas
New-ish ballet adapted from short stories by Mikhail Lermontov.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/bolshoi-ballet-live-a-hero-of-our-time

Apr 11 & 16: Royal Ballet: Jewels, various cinemas
Opulent abstract triptych celebrating Paris, New York and St. Petersburg.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/royal-ballet-jewels

Apr 14: Under the Skin + live score, Colston Hall
Scarlett Johansson targets single men for grisly ends as she cruises the Scottish Highlands.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/science-fiction/under-the-skin-live-score

Apr 18: All’ Opera: La Gazza Ladra, Showcase Cinema De Lux
200th anniversary production of Rossini’s opera about a servant wrongly accused of theft.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/all-opera-la-gazza-ladra

Apr 19: Australian Ballet: Coppelia, various cinemas
This venerable 19th century ballet gets a fun new makeover.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/australian-ballet-coppelia

Apr 20: National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead, various cinemas
Daniel Radcliffe and Joshua McGuire star in this 50th anniversary production.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/national-theatre-live-rosencrantz-and-guildenstern-are-dead

Apr 20: Bristol Bad Film Club: Blastfighter, Bristol Improv Theatre
Truly preposterous 1984 action flick, recently reissued in glorious HD.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/action/bristol-bad-film-club-blastfighter

Apr 22: Metropolitan Opera Live: Eugene Onegin, various cinemas
A live screening of Deborah Warner‘s production of Tchaikovsky’s lyric opera.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/event-cinema/metropolitan-opera-live-eugene-onegin

Apr 23: La Haine, Cube
Centrepiece of the Cube’s Playing the Race Card weekend.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/film/drama/la-haine

 

FOOD & DRINK

Apr 4: Shouting out for sherry, Bellita
A tasting of some very special sherries alongside food created especially for the event.
www.bellita.co.uk/drinks/

April 6: Oh grow up, Swoon
The Bristol on the Rocks event series begins with cocktails made with Swoon’s gelato.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/oh-grow-swoon

Apr 7: Tasty Goes Wild, St Werburgh’s City Farm
“A fiery feast of food, stories and music to take you on a journey into the wild side.”
www.bristolstoryfest.org/2017-programme.html

 

April 9: Hart’s Allstars, Hart’s Bakery
Discover breakfast, baked goods, coffee, art and more.
www.hartsbakery.co.uk/harts-allstars

Apr 12: Seasonal dinner and wine matching, Adelina Yard
Welcoming the new season with a six-course tasting menu paired with Andy Clarke’s wines choice.
www.adelinayard.com/news-june

April 12: The Nutella Nightcap, The Parlour
Three Nutella-based cocktails created by the Bootlegger.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/nutella-nightcap-parlour-w-bootlegger

Apr 12: Women in Wine, The Cauldron
A five-course tasting menu of wine cultivated by women from around the world paired with creative dishes.
www.thecauldron.restaurant

Apr 14: Left Handed Giant tap-room reopens
The welcome return of the tap room with DJs and Mission Pizza.
www.lefthandedgiant.com/tap-room/

Apr 15 & 16: Taste Chocolate, Harbour Hotel
A two-day extravaganza dedicated to the wonderful world of chocolate.
www.tastechocolate.co.uk

Apr 16: Lee Skeet and Rob Howell, Yurt Lush
A collaboration dinner cooked by two acclaimed South West chefs.
www.leeskeet.com/ticket/bristol-lee-skeet-and-rob-howell-collaboration-meal/

Apr 20: Start Up Stories, Milk Teeth
Talks and Q&As by Josh Bowker and local producers stocked in his St Paul’s cafe.
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/startup-stories-2-milk-teeth-cafe-stores-tickets-33088104411

Apr 20: Hip Hop in a Chip Shop, Soul Fish
Enjoy fish and chips or po-boy and chips accompanied by nostalgic hip-hop beats.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/hip-hop-chip-shop-3

Apr 20: Drink Dastardly, Her Majesty’s Secret Service
A series of delicious cocktails themed around the classic cartoon.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/drink-dastardly-majestys-secret-service

Apr 21: Ottolenghi fundraiser for Coexist Community Kitchen, Hamilton House
A three-course sharing meal created by the team of chefs from Ottolenghi and NOPI.
www.hamiltonhouse.org/event/ottolenghi-fundraiser-for-coexist-community-kitchen/

Apr 22: Gluten-Free Food Fair, City Hall
A variety of food at stalls as well as information and help from dieticians.
www.coeliac.org.uk/get-involved/about-our-local-groups/food-fairs/

Apr 22: Matatu Kitchen, Spike Island Cafe
A pop-up raising money and awareness of the drought that has hit East Africa.
www.thematatukitchen.com/events

Apr 25: Sex and the town centre, Noche Negra
A night of Sex and the City inspired cocktails and a screening of the first film.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/sex-town-centre-pata-negra/

Apr 27: Espresso martini masterclass, The Bootlegger
Learn how to make your own creation – with the winning drink going on the menu.
www.foozie.co.uk/event/tipsy-barista-bootlegger

Apr 27: Bristol Whisky Club, Hyde & Co
Try the full range of Islay distillery Bruichladdich’s whiskies, with a tutored tasting.
www.hydeand.co/events/the-bristol-whisky-club-bruichladdich-whisky

Apr 29: Bristol Whisky Festival, Colston Hall
More than a dozen distilleries will be showcasing their wares at this fourth annual festival.
www.thewhiskylounge.com/event/bristol-whisky-festival-2017/

Apr 29: Breakfast in Bedminster
20 venues join forces for a variety of special events from 8am until midday.
www.facebook.com/events/1311847585567462/

Apr 29 & 30: East Bristol Brewery Trail #3
Arbor, Dawkins, Good Chemistry, Left Handed Giant and Moor join forces.
www.facebook.com/events/1638127276494334/

 

MUSIC

Apr 1: Feast of Fools, Loco Klub
Circus-themed night of cabaret, sound immersion and general frivolity.
www.theatrebristol.net/whats-on/2017/4/1/feast-of-fools-at-the-loco-klub-the-loco-klub-bristol

Apr 6: Blackberry Smoke, O2 Academy
Southern rock from the very hairy and exceptionally beardy Atlanta band.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/891776/blackberry-smoke-tickets

Apr 7: Gavin James, Thekla
Irish singer songwriter and Spotify favourite delivers enchanting acoustic music.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/675/gavin-james

Apr 8: Pallbearer, Thekla
Mournful, proggy Arkansas doomsters offer up plenty of epic tracks and sludgy riffage.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/765/pallbearer

Apr 9: Caro Emerald, Colston Hall
Retro jazz singer specialising in catchy electro swing tunes.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/caro-emerald-3

Apr 13: Jamie Isaac, The Louisiana
Beat maker and soulful crooner with a hazy jazz-addled sound.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/13-apr-17-jamie-isaac-the-louisiana

Apr 15-16: Bristol Deathfest, Bierkeller
You can have any kind of metal you want so long as it’s death metal.
www.bristolbierkeller.co.uk

Apr 16: PWR BTTM, Exchange
Queer punk American duo provide a kaleidoscope of noise.
www.exchangebristol.com/events/2017-04-16-pwr-bttm-exchange

Apr 20: Plaitum, Crofters Rights
Dark and seductive sonics from this exciting electronic duo.
www.croftersrights.co.uk/event/ascent-plaitum-the-crofters-rights-20-04-17

Apr 21: Hold Tight presents Dub Stuy, Crofters Rights
A night of authentic soundsystem dub, roots and reggae.
www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2017-04-21&event_id=37627

Apr 26: Maximo Park, Rise
A stripped-back show of indie pop around the theme of resistance.
www.facebook.com/events/669268659924446

Apr 27: The Quireboys, Thekla
The Geordie funsters are back with a full band to plug 10th studio album Twisted Love.
www.theklabristol.co.uk/live/744/the-quireboys

Apr 28: Stormzy, O2 Academy
Viral grime artist touring his pivotal new album, Gang Signs and Prayer.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/933651/stormzy-tickets

Apr 30: Shalamar, SWX Bristol
The funk legends from the 80s return with nostalgic set of groovy classics.
www.swxbristol.gigantic.com/shalamar-swx-2017-04-30-18-00

 

SPORT

Apr 8: Tour de Bristol
35, 50 and 100km routes around the countryside of North Somerset.
www.betterbybike.info/event/tour-de-bristol-2017

Apr 9: Old Down Estate family fun run, Old Down Estate
10km or 5km family fun run on a buggy-friendly course.
www.aspirerunningevents.co.uk/olddownestate12017.html

Apr 29: Ready, Steady, Glow, city centre
A glow-in-the-dark neon night running event.
www.timeoutdoors.com/Events/Running/Ready-Steady-Glow-Bristol-en

Apr 30: Aquathlon, Filton Leisure Centre
200m swim and 3km run, perfect for triathlon beginners.
www.uk.srichinmoyraces.org/self-transcendence-go-tri-swim-run-filton-pool

 

THEATRE

Apr 1-2: Balletboyz: Life, Bristol Old Vic
Internationally acclaimed Balletboyz tour their new production.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/dance/life-2-balletboyz-bristol

Apr 3 & 17: Closer Each Day, Wardrobe Theatre
Season 13 for this unscripted cult show, now the world’s longest improvised narrative.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/improvised/closer-day-improvised-soap-opera-bristol

Apr 4-8: Matthew Bourne’s Red Shoes, Hippodrome
A tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/dance/matthew-bournes-bourne-the-red-shoes-bristol

Apr 6-8: Our Country’s Good, Alma Tavern Theatre
UWE Drama Society stage Timberlake Wertenbaker’s modern classic.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/our-countrys-good-bristol

Apr 6-9: Messiah, Bristol Old Vic
Messiah returns to Bristol Old Vic following its sell-out debut at Bristol Proms in 2013.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/theatre-and-music/messiah-bristol-old-vic-the-english-concert

Apr 6-May 6: Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory: Tartuffe
A freewheeling adaptation of French classical theatre, set in present-day London.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/moliere/shakespeare-at-the-tobacco-factory-tartuffe

Apr 10: Blahblahblah: Katie Bonna, Wardrobe Theatre
Katie unpicks all her past mistakes to confront humanity’s obsession with fibs.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/spoken-word/blahblahblah-april-katie-bonna-bristol

Apr 10-15: The Accidental Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, Alma Tavern Theatre
Satire maestros Tobacco Tea bring you this absurd take on Conan Doyle’s creation.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/the-accidental-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-tobacco-tea-theatre-bristol

Apr 10-16: The Pixies’ Scarf, Wardrobe Theatre
An hour of laughter, fun, puppetry and magic suitable for ages three and above.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/family-theatre/the-pixies-scarf-bristol

Apr 10-22: Blood Brothers, Hippodrome
Thirtieth anniversary production of Willy Russell’s international smash hit musical.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/musical/blood-brothers-bristol

Apr 11-14: Posthumous Works, Wardrobe Theatre
Following bike-loving Ivan Hansen on a journey through the significant moments in his life.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/out-of-balanz/posthumous-works-bristol

Apr 11-22: La Strada, Bristol Old Vic
A deeply impassioned tale of love and loss, set against a post-WWII backdrop.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/musical/la-strada

Apr 12-13: A Strange New Space, Circomedia
A wordless, one-woman show mixing physical theatre, puppetry and live music.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/childrens-theatre/a-strange-new-space-bristol

Apr 18 & 21: Alf the Highwayman, Alma Tavern Theatre
Family theatre aces Brave Bold Drama tour their new show.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/childrens-theatre/alf-the-highwayman-bristol-brave-bold-drama

Apr 18-23: Tales in the Attic: By Day, Wardrobe Theatre
Family storytelling that promises to take audiences to other worlds.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/storytelling/tales-in-the-attic-by-day-bristol

Apr 18-22: Tales in the Attic: By Night, Wardrobe Theatre
Adults-only version storytelling event.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/storytelling/tales-in-the-attic-by-night-bristol

Apr 22-23: Shakes‘beer’ Promenade, Clifton Village
Clifton Am Dram Society reprise their promenade performance on Shakespeare’s birthday.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/shakespeare/shakesbeer-promenade-shakespeare-bristol

Apr 23: The Goldilock, Stock Social Club, Redgrave Theatre
Fundraiser to help take Goldilock, Stock & Three Smoking Bears to Edinburgh Fringe 2017.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/goldilock-stock-three-smoking-bears/the-wardrobe-theatre-the-goldilock-stock-social-club-bristol

Apr 23: The 24 Hour Plays: Bristol
Six writers gather to write six brand new plays, devised and performed in 24-hours.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/devised-theatre/24-hour-plays-bristol

Apr 25-29: The Beaux’ Stratagem, Kelvin Players Studio
The Kelvin Players present George Farquhar’s enduringly popular 18th-century comedy.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/the-beaux-stratagem-kelvin-players-bristol

Apr 25-29: The Winter’s Tale, Bristol Old Vic
The renowned Cheek by Jowl stage one of Shakespeare’s most emotionally powerful stories.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/shakespeare/the-winters-tale-bristol-cheek-by-jow

Apr 25-May 4: Tortoise v Hare, Spike Island Café
The brilliant Living Spit return with more superb comedy for ages 10+.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/tortoise-v-hare-living-spit-bristol

Apr 27: Nzingabeth!, Redgrave Theatre
A portrayal of a fictitious, musical meeting between two queens.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/new-writing/nzingabeth-anna-nzinga-bristol

Apr 27-29: Tank, Wardrobe Theatre
Theatre inspired by the Dolphin House experiments.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/comedy/tank-bristol

Apr 28: I-Dentity, Trinity
As part of Trinity’s IGNiTE season, dual-heritage artist Rider Shafique questions race.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/social-and-political-theatre/i-dentity-rider-shafique-trinity-bristol

Apr 28-30: SKINT Theatre Festival, The Island
The Island hosts this three-day micro theatre festival.
b247.staging.proword.press/whats-on/theatre/festival/skint-theatre-festival-bristol

 

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