116 things to do in Bristol in June

ART

April 22-July 17: Art from Elsewhere, Arnolfini / Bristol Museum
This major exhibition of international contemporary art includes video, installation, photography and sculpture.
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April 30-June 19: Artspace’s 40th Anniversary: archives and film, Spike Island
Artspace opens its archives, revealing a fascinating history of the artist’s collective that later became Spike Island.
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May 3-June 30: John Buckley, Potters 
The Bristol-based maker found inspiration from Moorish work in Spain and North Africa.
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June 1: Animal comic workshop, Windmill Hill City Farm
Illustrator Rosie Faragher will guide kids as they invent their own characters and create their own comic books.
www.windmillhillcityfarm.org.uk/whats-on/courses/animal-comic

June 1-July 3: El mundo de Paulosky, Tobacco Factory Bar
Spanish Bristolian artist Paula Roman’s solo show displays a gleeful, impish and dark sense of humour.
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June 3-July 3: Shared Spaces, Grant Bradley Gallery
The Muslim and Jewish-led charity/radio station Salaam Shalom exhibits the work of 12 Muslim and Jewish artists from Bristol and the wider UK.
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June 4-9: Foreign Lands, Centrespace
Bristol duo Joe Warrior Walker and Alice Freeman explore their relationship to the natural and biological.
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June 5: Woolly Model-making: Your House, M-Shed
If you feel inspired by Briswool, the fuzzy knit model of Bristol, you can come to M-Shed to create a wooly model of your own house.
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/m-shed/whats-on/woolly-model-making-your-house/

June 9-July 6: Bristol in Rainbows, Kingfisher
Photographer Jessica Siggers, based in Bristol Harbour, presents her colourful scenes of day-to-day life in Bristol.
www.evensi.uk/bristol-in-rainbows-work-by-photographer-jessica-siggers/177736969

June 10-12: Open Studios at Jamaica Street Artists, 39 Jamaica Street
The summer highlight will be packed with 40 artists working together in a Grade II listed former carriageworks in Stokes Croft.
www.jamaicastreetartists.co.uk

June 14-September 11: F(L)IGHT, Hamilton House
Promoting peace through the work of 140 artists, this extensive group exhibition features a white dove in every piece.
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June 25-September 11: Jamaican Pulse, Royal West of England Academy
Believe it or not, this exhibition of Jamaican visual art is the first major exhibition of its kind in the UK.
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CLUBS

June 1: Cirque du Soul, Motion
The final Bristol showdown before the El Dorado festival, featuring Fatman Scoop and Late Nite Tuff Guy.
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June 2: CHK One, The Full Moon / Attic
Electronic musicians need open mic nights too. Prepare for performers carrying samplers, loopstations and synths.
www.fmbristol.co.uk

June 2: Wild Flowers, Pata Negra
The UK’s leading and up and coming drag talent in an evening of performance, cocktails and music.
www.patanegrabristol.com/news/coochiecrunch-presents-wild-flowers-at-noche-negra

June 3: Shapes & An Evening With, Lakota
High energy Shapes plays this sold-out show alongside the stripped-back An Evening With.
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June 3: Groove Yard, Trinity
Benton headlines this set, with Detboi, Bromley and Caski also performing.
www.3ca.org.uk

June 10: Alternate, Lakota, Blue Mountain and Coroner’s Court
The three venues join to create one big crazy party headlined by LTJ Bukem, B2B Lenzman and more.
www.lakota.co.uk

June 11: Housework, Island
Party from the afternoon until after nightfall with a three-hour house set from Norwegian Telephones and residents Shanti Celeste, Gramrcy and more.
www.theislandbristol.com

June 18: Back Yard Bash Street Party, Golden Lion
This blues hoe down brings the Blues, Roots, Cajun, Country and Ragtime music to the Golden Lion.
www.facebook.com/events/1616728661979531

June 18: Parallel Dimensions, Moon Club
Once a staple in the acid house area, the Moon Club has been revived for some hardcore performances from Altern–8 and Grooverider.
www.lakota.co.uk

June 19: ESDR presents Kim Chi, Anna Phylactic and Luna Noir, Eat Sleep Drag Repeat
This drag night features national and global stars, with 7′ tall anime and high-fashion model Kim Chi headlining. 
www.facebook.com/events/1705077989767908

 

COMEDY

June 2: Megan Ford: Feminasty, Wardrobe Theatre
The hit comic takes down the patriarchy wearing fantastic wigs and poking fun at media corporations.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/megan-ford-feminasty

June 7-July 31: Show & Tell, Wardrobe Theatre
The open mic comedy night focuses on new performers with an emphasis on female comics sick of penis jokes.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/show-tell

June 12: Gyles Brandreth: Word Power, Redgrave Theatre
The MP-turned-comic has won the Edinburgh Fringe Award and appears regularly on Just a Minute.
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June 12: Stand Up 4 Slapstick, Colston Hall
Comedians Marcus Brigstock, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince, Boothby Graffoe, Mitch Benn and Jeremy Hardy help raise money for the annual Slapstick Festival.
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June 15: Fin Taylor, Lazy Dog
Once a student in Bristol while at university, the rising comic performs his Edinburgh preview show.
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June 21-26: Daniel Kitson’s Polyphony, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Experimental comedian and storyteller Daniel Kitson performs his mysterious and whimsical new show.
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June 27-29: Jody Kamali is the Incredible Man of Mystery, Wardrobe Theatre
Previewing his Edinburgh Fringe Show, the comic fuses props and physical comedy to weave stories from everyday household items.
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June 28-July 3: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
High levels of hilarity accompany food, drink and music in the great outdoors with Stewart Lee, Katherine Ryan, Reginald D Hunter and more.
www.bristolcomedygarden.co.uk

 

EVENTS

June 2: Thomas Keneally, Watershed
Australian author and winner of the Booker Prize, Keneally will speak about his new novel Napoleon’s Last Island. 
www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/7272/thomas-keneally-napoleons-last-island

June 2-August 31: No News of Fred, Bristol Cathedral
An exhibition tracing the final days and hours of a shoemaker’s son from Easton who died at the Somme.
www.bristol-cathedral.co.uk/whats-on/no-news-of-fred

June 3: Lindy West, Waterstones at the Galleries
The writer and activist brings her signature brand of dark humour to discuss the ailments of today’s modern world.
www.ideasfestival.co.uk/events/lindy-west

June 3: Secret postcard auction, RWA
A chance to purchase unique works of art by leading figures from the art and cultural world.
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June 4: World Naked Bike Ride
Join a celebration of bikes and bodies, highlighting the vulnerability of cyclists on our crowded roads.
www.facebook.com/events/464638720404454

June 4-5: Get Growing Trail, Old Library Eastville
Help transform the only closed library in Bristol transform into a community hub by planting a new garden on the premesis.
www.theoldlibrary.org.uk

June 12: Bedminster’s Secret Gardens, Bedminster
Private gardeners open up their backyards to visitors.
www.bloomingbedminster.org.uk

June 16: Novel Nights: Memoir v Fiction with Babs Horton
Horton has written both fiction based on her childhood and straight-up memoirs. But which is better? And which is more dangerous?
www.novelnights.co.uk/event/memoir-v-fiction-with-babs-horton

June 23: Write Club, Hours Space
The monthly writers’ club helps local scribes find friends, inspiration and some precious writing time.
www.evensi.uk/write-club-hours-space/177192706

June 25: Flash tales, At the Well
Listen to flash fiction readings from local (and non-local) writers Alison Powell, Calum Kerr, Diane Simmons and more.
www.evensi.uk/an-evening-of-flash-tales-at-the-well/176621223

June 30: Kit de Waal, Spike Island
The award-winning fiction author talks about her first novel, My Name is Leon with local writer Nikesh Sukla. 
www.spikeisland.org.uk/events/talks/novel-writers-kit-de-waal

 

FESTIVALS

June 3: Fast Forward Festival, Colston Hall
Activities and events include music production workshops, The British Paraorchestra and more.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/fast-forward-festival-2016

June 3-5: Let’s Rock Bristol, Ashton Court
A variety of different acts take the stage, including Holly Johnson, the Selecter, Jimmy Somerville, Paul Young, Fuzzbox and more.
www.letsrockbristol.com

June 3-6: Balter Festival, a secret spot in South Wales
This super-secret music festival held in a super-secret location brings Bristol’s music scene to the countryside – secretly.
www.balterfestival.com

June 4: Farm Summer Fair, St Werburghs City Farm
The day celebrates Bristol’s live music, art, food and ale scenes with three stages, local food, art installations, market stalls and more.
www.swcityfarm.co.uk/farm-summer-fair-2016

June 10-13: Photobook Bristol, Southbank Club
Emerging photographers, collectors and publishers celebrate the photobook with an international line-up of participants.
www.photobookbristol.com/#1455626456495-856fef1a-cf7d

June 11-12: Bikefest, Ashton Court
Ashton Court’s all-weather course will be available for an action-packed weekend of cycling and cycling-related events.
www.bike-fest.com

June 11-12: Bristol Festival of Nature, Various locations
Experience the natural world in every way possible with workshops, talks, hands-on activities, live ents(!), local produce and more. 
www.bnhc.org.uk/festival-of-nature

June 11-12: Bristol Tattoo Convention, Brunel’s Old Station
Artists display their work at this convention of all things related to tattoo culture.
www.bristoltattooconvention.com/Home.html

June 17-19: Bristol Volksfest, Various locations
The celebrated VW, in the form of camper vans, beetles and more, gets its just due at this celebration of all things Volkswagon.
www.bristolvolksfest.co.uk

June 22-25: Summer Series, Lloyd’s Amphitheatre
The eclectic festival features well-loved bands such as Sigur Ros, The Last Shadow Puppets, James Bay and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
www.bristolsummerseries.com

June 28-July 3: Bristol Comedy Garden, Queen Square
High levels of hilarity accompany food, drink and music in the great outdoors with Stewart Lee, Katherine Ryan, Reginald D Hunter and more.
www.bristolcomedygarden.co.uk

June 30-July 31: Bristol Shakespeare Festival
Shakespeare moves outside and into every nook and cranny of the city. Think woods, studios, theatres, parks, caves, boats and pubs.
www.bristolshakespeare.org.uk

 

FILM

June 2: Discover Arts: Teatro Alla Scala, Showcase Cinema De Lux
Learn about Milan’s greatest performing arts venue, which has hosted opera, ballet and music for 238 years.
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June 3: Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains, Cube
An unintentionally hilarious story of an all-girl punk band featuring a young Diane Lane and Laura Dern. 
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June 5: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Watershed
The classic movie version of the Shakespeare play features James Cagney as Bottom, Mickey Rooney as Puck and Olivia de Havilland as Hermia.
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June 8: RSC Live: Hamlet
This anniversary year production of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy stars Paapa Essiedu.
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June 9: Inside Number 9: A Quiet Night In + Q&A, Arnolfini
The Slapstick Festival presents this episode of Inside Number 9, a mostly-wordless tale of two burglers attempting to break into a modernist’s house.
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June 11: 8 Mile + open mic, Watershed
Eminem’s semi-autobiographical film gets a boost from local MCs including Teez and Mistafire.
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June 14: Racing Extinction, Watershed
Artists and activists gather in this documentary to expose the problems surrounding endangered species and mass extinction.
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June 15: Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr, Lantern
Three award-winning instrumentalists gather for the pure joy of playing folksy music.
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June 20-22: Everybody Wants Some!!, Cube
The “spiritual sequel” to Dazed and Confused brings unsentimental nostalgia to the 80s college scene.
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June 29: The Importance of Being Earnest Encore, Various Locations
Oscar Wilde’s wit still reigns in this 4-star production from 2015 starring Poirot star David Suchet as Lady Bracknell.
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FOOD & DRINK

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June 1-30: Forage & Fire, The Rope Walk
The foragers at Forage & Fire bring their found foods to The Rope Walk to celebrate nature’s unsung ingrediants.
www.facebook.com/events/1301965279818304

June 2-6: Summer Beer Festival, Hope and Anchor
Fun and suds in the sun, a sizzling barbecue and over 30 craft beers and cider make this a summer fest to remember.
http://www.365bristol.com/story/2016/05/19/summer-beer-festival-at-the-hope-and-anchor-2-6-june-2016/2346

June 3: St Nick’s Night Market
This month’s night market once again features fun, frolics and feasts
www.bristolnightmarket.com

June 4: Summer of Wine Tasting, Lantern
The tasting features over 100 wines from various producers and suppliers and celebrates the spirit of summer.
www.averys.com/jsp/offer/common/offer.jsp?name=summer-of-wine&menu=full

June 5: Afternoon tea, Mark’s Bread Cafe
Enjoy glass of prosecco on arrival, then a selection of food all homemade in the bakery.
www.marksbread.co.uk/events/2016/6/5/marks-afternoon-tea

June 6: Martin Parr’s ‘Real Food’ book launch, Mark’s Bread
The delicious evening with Martin Parr includes a short talk, Q&A and book singing.
www.marksbread.co.uk/events/2016/6/6/marin-parr-real-food-book-launch

June 8: Meera Sodha’s summer specials, Thali Cafe Southville
The top-ten bestselling food writer will be a guest chef at Thali Cafe with specials inspired by Bademiya, an infamous Bombay food truck.
Meet Meera by signing up to Thali Cafe newsletter: www.thethalicafe.co.uk/join-the-thali-club

June 8: Steak & Lobster night, Brigstow Bar & Kitchen
Expect a top quality 8oz rib eye steak, half a lobster and triple cooked chips.
www.brigstowbarandkitchen.co.uk/events-2

June 11: 6 Course Exotic Meat Evening, Rummer
Rummer head chef Gareth Daw created this special menu of exotic meats for his first dining event.
www.foozie.co.uk/whats-on-in-bristol/2016/6/11/6-course-exotic-meat-evening-the-rummer

June 14: The Mighty Food Fight Pop-up Dinner, Roll for the Soul
The three course mystery dinner will be created for £20.
www.facebook.com/events/1159190720792450

June 18: Afternoon Tea, Historical Dining Rooms
Tea here is a new event with an authentic display of savoury and sweet dishes.
www.facebook.com/HistoricDiningR

June 24: Fine dining voyage, ss Great Britain
Dine in first class fashion in the Victorian Saloon with seven courses and an accompanying wine flight.
www.ssgreatbritain.org/whats-on/fine-dining-voyage

June 25: Brunch 808, Club Haus
The UK garage special of the monthly event promises to bring together great food, amazing cockatails and old school tunes.
www.foozie.co.uk/brunch-808-

June 29: Introduction to France, Averys Wine Merchants
Look at all the key wine-making areas of France, from Champagne to Burgandy to Bordeax, in this two-hour crash course.
www.averys.com/product/Averys-Summer-of-Wine-Tasting-2016-%E2%80%93-Session-1/02706TK?itemCode=02706TK

June 30: A night with the original – Glennfiddich Whisky Dinner, Milk Thistle
Three courses, three whiskies, three cocktails. Enough said.
www.milkthistlebristol.com/a-night-with-the-original-glenfiddich-whisky-dinner

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MUSIC

June 1: Wheatus, Thekla
The unapologetically authentic band plays their hit Teenage Dirtbag as well as other clever and lively rock songs.
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June 2-5: Temples Festival, Motion
Experience the strength and enthusiasm of Bristol’s local metal scene at the third annual festival with heavy rockers like Carcass, Melvins and Chaos UK.
www.templesfestival.co.uk

June 3: The British Paraorchestra, Colston Hall
The world’s first professional ensemble of disabled musicians stay on the edge of trends with cutting-edge musical choices and circus performances.
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June 3-5: Let’s Rock Bristol, Ashton Court
A variety of different acts take the stage, including Holly Johnson, the Selecter, Jimmy Somerville, Paul Young, Fuzzbox and more.
www.letsrockbristol.com

June 6: The Parlotones, Fleece
A rock band from Johannesburg, South Africa, the Parlotones have been selling multiplatinum albums for over a decade.
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June 7: 10 Day Orchestra Challenge, Bierkeller
Shaun Buswell and Erik Nyberg create a random orchestra built from complete strangers. 
www.orchestrachallenge.com/10-day.html

June 10: Sham 69, O2
One of the biggest British punk bands of all time has five top 20 singles and continue to tour with a *slightly* different lineup.
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June 13: Samaris, Louisiana
The electronic music trio featuring very young and very talented musicians is Iceland’s other musical export.
www.thelouisiana.net/events/13-jun-16-samaris-the-louisiana

June 16: Parquet Courts, Trinity
This American band performs their intense and energetic garage rock from their new album.
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June 17: The Unthanks – a Symphonic Journey, St George’s
The Unthanks give their hits an orchestral twist with the help of Charles Hazlewood and Army of Generals.
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June 18: The High Sherriff’s Concert, St George’s
Making its debut this month, the Bristol Symphony Orchestra takes advantage of Bristol’s thriving classical music scene.
www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event/high-sheriffs-concert-2016

June 18: Glaxo Babies + Vena Cava, Exchange
One of the UK’s most interesting post-punk bands has reformed after a 25-year break to play thier home town.
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June 19: The Virginmarys, Thekla
The three piece rock band from Macclesfield previously toured as a support act to Slash, Eagles of Death Metal and Feeder.
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June 21: Mbwongwana Star, Lantern
Six musicians from the Congo joined with an Irish producer to create one of 2015’s most original albums.
www.colstonhall.org/shows/mbongwana-star

June 22-25: Summer Series, Lloyd’s Amphitheatre
The eclectic festival features well-loved bands such as Sigur Ros, The Last Shadow Puppets, James Bay and Catfish and the Bottlemen.
www.bristolsummerseries.com

June 26: Beethoven’s Choral Symphony and Violin Concerto with Tamsin Little, Colston Hall
The evening of music-making aids Save the Children’s Syrian Crisis Appeal with Tamsin and, later, over 200 performers.
www.concert-diary.com/concert/949256195/Beethoven-s-Choral-Symphony-and-Violin-Concerto-with-Tasmin-Little

June 28: Grimes, O2
The mutli-media artist creates an immersive live experience, probably to the delight of critics everywhere.
www.academymusicgroup.com/o2academybristol/events/801904/grimes-tickets

June 29-30: The Hidden Valley, St George’s
Dewi and a river princess fall in love… but her father is not someone to be messed with.
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SPORT

June 5: Bristol Harbourside Triathlon 2016, Cumberland Basin
500 triathletes swim the basin, cycle up avon gorge and skitter across the towpath.
www.tribristol.org

June 18: Bristol Grand Prix, City Centre
Professional and amateur cyclists once again take over the city centre streets for fast and furious racing.
www.bristolgrandprix.com

June 18: Rainbow Run, Downs
The brightest and most colourful 5k around sees runners, joggers and walkers getting splattered by powder paint.
www.chsw.org.uk/events/rainbow-run/bristol

June 19: Sky Ride Bristol, Millennium Square
Kids and parents can enjoy this traffic-free bike ride through Bristol.
www.goskyride.com/bristolskyride

June 25-26: Bristol Nightrider, Horfield Leisure Centre
Following its popularity in London, the Nightrider night time cycle race is coming to Bristol.
www.nightrider.org.uk

June 26: England vs Sri Lanka, County Ground
Expect a capacity crowd and a global TV audience of 100 million for this high-profile cricket game.
www.gloscricket.co.uk

 

THEATRE

June 3: Silver & Gould, Wardrobe Theatre
Mismatched cousins Leonard Silver and Melvyn Gould enter 1980s game show Bullseye in this hilarious romp.
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June 7-18: The Government Inspector, Alma Tavern
Gogol’s black satire examines corruption in a small town in the heart of the Russian Empire as they come under government inspection.
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June 10: The UK’s Worst Serial Killers, Redgrave Theatre
Retired murder squad detective Trevor Marriott returns as a two-hour audiovisual extravaganza telling the stories behind the UK’s worst serial killers.
www.redgravetheatre.com/event/2016/06/%E2%80%9Cthe-uk-s-worst-serial-killers%E2%80%9D/34/

June 13-16: acta National Festival of Community Theatre, Bedminster
The community theatre event explores why and how people make theatre. Intellectual.
www.acta-bristol.com/festival/

June 13-18: Dinosaur Park, Wardrobe Theatre
A laugh-out-loud spoof of Jurassic Park, this play takes the Park family into a din-filled past.
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June 18-July 10: King Lear, Old Vic
Timothy West, a legend of the Bristol theatre, stars as the slightly off his rocker King Lear in this intergenerational tragedy.
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June 26: Waltzing Matilda, Wardrobe Theatre
The bizarre and celebrated clown troupe Plague of Idiots adapt a well-known Australian bush ballad.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/waltzing-matilda/

June 27: The Fabulous Bacon Boys, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Two people, loads of characters. Comedy duo Living Spit give new life to The Three Little Pigs.
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June 27-30: Slapstick & Slaughter, Wardrobe Theatre
Street theatre veterans Desperate Men perform a physical black comedy about the chaos of World War I.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/livetheatre/slapstick-slaughter/

June 29-July 17: Into the West, Tobacco Factory Theatre
Travelling Light, a troupe of Bristolian young people, have won awards for this tale of two Traveller children riding across Ireland.
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June 29-July 2: The Taming of the Shrew, Hippodrome
Birmingham Royal Ballet takes on John Cranko’s adaption of Shakespeare’s comedy.
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June 30-July 31: Bristol Shakespeare Festival
Shakespeare moves outside and into every nook and cranny of the city. Think woods, studios, theatres, parks, caves, boats and pubs.
www.bristolshakespeare.org.uk

 

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