Arnolfini is one of Europe's leading centres for the contemporary arts, with a live, performance art and dance programmes which is unique within Bristol.
From complete beginners to professionally trained actors and performers, we’ll teach you how to improvise and act successfully in front of an audience. We also specialise in work with addicts in recovery, training and producing Forum Theatre for other recovering addicts.
Equity has a vital network of branches throughout the UK which give members a voice in the union and much more. Branches hold regular meetings in their local area and all members and student members are invited to attend these to share views and experiences, discuss issues that are of importance to them and put proposals to Equity's ruling body - the Equity Council. Branches also organise …
Circomedia is the centre for contemporary circus and physical performance. We offer circus and physical theatre training courses, workshops and evening classes as well as operating a grade 1 listed venue.
Cirque Bijou is one of the UK’s leading contemporary circus producers. Working across the UK and internationally with a wide range of clients, they create and perform indoor human pyrotechnic shows, outdoor spectacle, and incorporate street dance, circus, pyrotechnics and street theatre into their work. Cirque Bijou also programme and manage the circus and street theatre area at the Bristo…
The only festival which brings together venues across Bristol, Mayfest takes you on a journey from the very best home-grown artists to hotly-tipped theatre from far-flung locations. It’s a heady, jam-packed two weeks of theatrical celebration, parties, workshops, talks and a feast of shows at venues including Arnolfini, Circomedia, the Tobacco Factory, Bristol Old Vic and the Wickham Theat…
Residence is an artist-led organisation based in Bristol, UK, it's a collection of companies and individuals who make theatre, performance and live art.
The Bristol Theatre Design Collective exists to promote the work of emerging Bristol Theatre Designers. All of our designers are based in the South West, and work both independently and as joint collaborators. The group have a shared wealth of experience, energy and visual flair. Designers are available for individual briefs and also for co-designs. Contact us at TheatreDesignCollective@ho…
Theatre Bristol is a partnership between people involved in theatre in Bristol, Bristol City Council and Arts Council England. Its role is to develop the theatre industry.
Bristol Old Vic Young Company is led by a team of professional directors, musicians, designers and writers who work with over 450 young people every week. 20 different workshops covering all aspects of acting and performance including specialist sessions such as dance theatre, writing for theatre and music for theatre are all delivered on site at Bristol Old Vic. Sessions are aimed at …