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My Bristol favourites: Andrew Glester
Andrew Glester (above middle) is a science communicator, radio presenter, director, producer and filmmaker. Guests on Andrew’s Cosmic Shed podcast include Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hadfield and Apollo 13’s Fred Haise. Not bad for a shed in Bishopston. For his latest project, Andrew has turned his campervan Lionel into the command module from Apollo 11 for a brand new theatre experience, The Apollo 11 Campervan, coming to Millennium Square on February 6 and 7. The audience will be taken round the far side of the moon through a mix of theatre, music, comedy and a fair bit of silliness.
For more information and to buy tickets, visit www.at-bristol.org.uk/event/apollo-11-campervan.
Here are Andrew’s top 5 Bristol favourites:
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Dev’s Kerala
“We moved from Manchester in 2014 and leaving behind all those fantastic curry houses was more than a little difficult. Happily, the blow was softened significantly by the wonderful Dev’s on Gloucester Road. The food is amazing and eating in is one of the most laid back experiences you can have in Bristol. BYO too.”
The planetarium at At-Bristol
“I’m a big fan of At-Bristol as a whole but the new 3D planetarium there is (I’m trying really hard not to say it) out of this world. If you’ve not experienced it yet, just go now! They do evening events in there too so you don’t even need to borrow anyone’s children. Seriously, I can’t recommend it highly enough. It’s amazing.”
The Downs
“The views of Avon Gorge, the space, the trees, the kite flying, picnicking, bike riding… Perfect.”
Gloucester Road
“Finding a street in 2016 which still has so many independent shops, restaurants and cafes is a really welcome break from the monotony of so many high streets. Independent toy shops, groceries, butchers, beer and wine shops… It’s a real treasure and one we should all continue to support and fight hard to keep.”
The rivers
“I love getting the train to Temple Meads and then hopping on a water taxi into the centre. You get to see and feel the city very differently than from the streets. I’ve already mentioned the views of the gorge from the Downs. The harbourside is a great, vibrant hub but just down from there, you can sit and enjoy the river relatively peacefully even though you’re so close to the city centre.”