The Redgrave Theatre - AW23 Programme

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Independent co-educational day and boarding school in Bristol for 0-18 years.

Clifton College continues to lead the way as one of the best public schools in the country providing exceptional pastoral care, inspirational teaching, first-class inclusive sports, diverse and targeted co-curricular activities and excellent facilities.

Welcome to the Redgrave Theatre

As our current season comes to an end, the team is in full swing getting ready for our jam-packed Autumn season with a variety of shows to suit every theatrical taste including Comedy, Family, Variety and Music performances.

We have been working hard to ensure that there is a huge variety of events for all the family to enjoy at affordable prices, and you can expect fantastic live comedy, music and drama. This season we have formed an exciting new collaboration with The Comedy Store, to bring Bristol regular comedy nights showcasing new and emerging talent before anyone else. We are also really excited to bring you some more traditional plays, including The Haunting, and A Trio of Tennessee Williams. For children (and adults!) we are delighted to have Tales from Acorn Wood return, new musical The Three Little Pigs and popular children’s book Oh No, George! which will be brought to life on stage by live music and acrobatics. We are also thrilled to welcome back the Ocean Film Festival, and also the return of the Reel Rock Film Festival. It doesn’t stop there for outdoor enthusiasts, as we will host rock climber Hazel Findlay and former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials rider Martyn Ashton.

To close the year the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School will present Sondheim’s Into The Woods, and Polka Dot Pantomimes will wrap up the season in this year’s hair raising festive treat, Rapunzel.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sue Ellicott Theatre Manager

Tales From Acorn Wood

Norwell Lapley Productions Presents Tales from Acorn Wood. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! And who’s that keeping Rabbit awake? With games of hide-and-seek with Pig and Hen and a special surprise from Postman Bear, this beautiful show full of toe-tapping songs and puppetry is the perfect treat for children of all ages.

2nd-3rd September Various times

Tickets £16.75/Child £14.75/Family £57

Image: Tales from Acorn Wood © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2000 and 2021 published by Macmillan Children’s Books

A Trio of Tennessee Williams

Fox and Hound Theatre Company are proud to present A Trio of Tennessee Williams. Featuring three of William’s lesser performed works: Ivan’s Widow, Talk to Me Like the Rain and Let Me Listen & 27 Wagons Full of Cotton. These three pieces showcase the range and complexity of both the writer, and the characters he creates; focusing specifically on his talent of writing strong and powerful female’s trapped in difficult situations. A show for theatre lovers and for fans of the classics. 14+

7th September 7:30pm

Tickets £14/Education groups £11.25

Paul Young: Behind the Lens

Paul Young broke into the big time 40 years ago when No Parlez went to number one. He’s touring the UK, where he’ll meet fans, sing hits and tell stories about his incredible career. It’s time to revel in the classic hits and learn the stories behind them as Paul steps out from Behind The Lens. 14+

8th September 7:30pm

Tickets £31.25/Premium £46.25/Meet and Greet £81.25

The Makings of a Murderer

A chilling, thrilling, night with The Scottish Detective, David Swindle.

From Jack the Ripper, Peter Tobin, Harold Shipman and Peter Sutcliffe to the ‘Killer Couples’ – Fred and Rose West and The Moors Murderers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, get the detective’s perspective on what makes a serial killer tick, the warning signs and clues behind The Makings of a Murderer! 18+

9th September 7:30pm

Tickets £29.25

Paul Zerdin - Puppetman

The America’s Got Talent winner is back with a brand-new comedy show for 2023. Join Paul and an array of characters including Sam, Albert, Baby, Roger the bodyguard and an urban fox, as he takes to the road with a show which promises that when you are not laughing, you will simply be left in awe.

14+

14th September 8pm

Tickets £21.25

Magical Bones: Soulful Magic

Following sell out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and across the UK, the Britain’s Got Talent finalist takes to the road with a brand-new show full of the most awe-inspiring and high energy magic you’ll see this year. 10+

15th September 8pm

Tickets £21.25/Meet and Greet £36.25

Walk Like A Man

Walk Like A Man, is the ultimate multi-award winning tribute show to The Four Seasons. With incredible vocals, slick moves, infectious charm and timeless music it’s no wonder ‘Walk Like A Man’ will have you hooked from the very beginning.

16th September 7:30pm

Tickets £26.25/Concessions £24.25

The Wall of Floyd

The Wall of Floyd will be bringing you the ultimate rendition of Pink Floyd’s greatest hits. You can look forward to a fantastic and memorable evening of musicianship and sound combined with a simply stunning all new light show delivering that unforgettable video visual Pink Floyd experience. 12+

17th September 7:30pm

Tickets £27.25

Hazel Findlay: The Walls Within

In ‘rockstar’ climber Hazel Findlay’s new show, she’ll walk you through the biggest internal battles she’s faced in her career and how she’s overcome them. She’ll take stories from her most difficult ascents and wild expeditions, such as her recent climbing trip to Greenland with Alex Honnold. 12+

20th September 7:30pm

Tickets £18.50

/Concessions £15.50

Erland Cooper with Ensemble

Hailed as ‘nature’s songwriter’, for his work celebrating themes of the natural world, place, people and time – radical Scottish composer Erland Cooper is determined to push his connection to the environment even further into unchartered new realms with his upcoming album, ‘Folded Landscapes’. 16+

19th September 8pm

Tickets £22.75

Darren Harriott: Roadman

TV’s rising star, and award-nominated comedian, Darren Harriott will be touring the UK on his 2023 tour. Darren has come a very long way since his early days growing up in the Black Country and now with a plethora of other TV shows yet to be announced, this young man is set to go stratospheric! 16+

23rd September 8pm

Tickets £19.75

Ocean Film Festival

Climb aboard for a night of ocean adventure! The Ocean Film Festival World Tour features a new collection of the world’s most incredible ocean films!

Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Mountain Film Festival UK & Ireland tour, this selection of short films combines breath-taking marine life and wild seafaring voyages in a cinematic celebration of our oceans.

Venturing to rarely explored depths of the planet, meet the surfers, paddlers, divers and scientists who have dedicated their lives to answering the call of the ocean. Plunge into the wonders of the big blue – without getting your feet wet! 12+

21st-22nd September 7:30pm

Tickets £16.50/Concessions £15

Groups 6+ £15

Jason Byrne: The Ironic Bionic Man

Born with a cock eye (then straightened), his lung collapsed (it was blown back up and sealed with metal pins), appendix removed, cartilage replaced in his knee from a poo-on-the-loo accident, arm dislocated by a wave, heart now functioning on six stents. Don’t miss this painfully hilarious man. 14+

24th September 7:30pm

Tickets £25.75

The Comedy of Errors

Cartoonish capers in Shakespeare’s funniest farce! The critically acclaimed Pantaloons put their own inimitable spin on this classic comedy. Two sets of shipwrecked twins – who lost their doubles years ago – unknowingly end up in the same place at the same time. Chaos ensues; but will the searching siblings find each other in the end? 11+

27th September 7:30pm

Tickets £16.25/Concessions £13.25

Child £11.25

Picture by Jake Wilton.

Kae Kurd: Kurd Immunity

Smart, sharp, and brilliantly funny, Kae Kurd is a young British-Kurdish stand up making a serious name for himself. After the worlds been turned on its head Kae is trying to be the best man he can possibly be and what that requires in this day and age. 16+

28th September 8pm

The King of Nothing

King Reginald is into fashion. But it changes so fast, he can’t keep up. Hearing of his troubles, two so-called “Weavers” offer to make him a suit from a special fabric that will ALWAYS stay in fashion…. A riotous new Puppet Musical inspired by The Emperor’s New Clothes. 5+

30th September 11am & 2pm

Tickets £13.25

Watch This Space with Will Gater

Watch This Space will take you on a journey like no other, jumping from our small corner of the Milky Way to some of the most distant objects in the known Universe. If you’ve marvelled at the latest pictures from orbiting telescopes or pondered on the wonders of space, this show is for you. A starry night sky will never look the same way again. 12+

29th September 7:30pm

Tickets £16.75/Concessions £14.75

LYR: The Ultraviolet Age Tour

LYR return with their second, remarkable album, The Ultraviolet Age. For a second, compelling time, the band concocts ethereal, pulsealtering, extraordinary sounds by combining the creative powers of British poet, Simon Armitage, singer-songwriter Richard Walters and multiinstrumentalist and producer Patrick J Pearson. 14+

1st October 8pm

Tickets £16.25

Live Nation Presents The Comedy Store - Bristol

The Comedy Store is on the road reaching audiences across the UK. Renowned as the breeding ground for new talent, the likes of John Bishop, Jimmy Carr, and Sarah Millican all began their careers at The Comedy Store and have since gone on to become household names. This will be your chance to watch new and emerging talent before anyone else. Acts will be announced a month before each show. 16+

30th September & 17th November 8pm

Tickets £18.50

Martyn Ashton: Bike Party

One of the biggest personalities in mountain biking, former World Champion Mountain Bike Trials Rider, GMBN’s Martyn Ashton, was already a legend of the sport before his 2012 ‘Road Bike Party’ video and its sequel propelled him to even greater prominence. Martyn will take audiences through an entertaining look at his life on bikes. 16+

3rd October 7:30pm

Tickets £20.50/Concessions £17.50

Axel Blake: In Style

After two sell out dates earlier in the year Axel Blake, 2022 winner of Britain’s Got Talent, is back with his show ‘In Style’. From the wilds of Dunstable, Axel Blake arrived on the country’s living room screen’s in style as Simon Cowell’s golden buzzer on BGT. 16+

4th October 7:30pm

Tickets £21.25

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

Get ready to dive into a rabbit hole of the best jokes in the world - star of Live at the Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered! 16+

5th October 8pm

Tickets £22.25

Splash Test Dummies

Rub-a- dub-dub, The Dummies are back with some splish-splashing circus set to drown you in tears of laughter! Ready to roll out their beach towels and spring into an hour of catchyour-breath acrobatics, juggling, slapstick and circus-filled hilarity. Bring the whole family on this adventure of oceanic proportions! 5+

7th October 1pm & 3pm

Tickets £14.25/Family Ticket £55

Geoff Norcott: Basic Bloke

On this his sixth UK tour, Geoff Norcott will be trying to make sense of the current cultural and political scene with his playfully provocative brand of humour. But this time around he also has a mission. As well as casting his everyman eye over what’s happening in wider society, Geoff is trying to unpick what’s happening with your average bloke. Remember them? 16+

6th October 8pm

Tickets £19.25

Andy Parsons: Bafflingly Optimistic

‘For those who worry that we are going to hell in a handcart, Parsons will at least make you enjoy the ride’ - The i. As seen on Netflix, Amazon Prime, BBC iPlayer, Live At The Apollo and Mock The Week. 16+

7th October 8pm

Tickets £19.25

The Haunting by Hugh Janes

A gripping adaptation of Dickens’ most haunting works.

When book dealer, David Filde, is employed to catalogue an estate’s impressive library, he finds an incredible array of rare books. However, as a series of strange and unexplained events conspire to keep him from his work, he soon realises that if he is to convince his sceptical employer that the mysterious phenomena he is experiencing are real, they must journey together to discover the source of the terrifying visitations. 12+

10th October 7:30pm

Tickets £19.50/Concessions £17.50

A Century Of Swing

Be taken on a musical voyage through time as the band brings a taste of the best London jazz clubs to Bristol. You’ll hear instrumental songs from the likes of Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller, alongside vocal classics from singers such as Nat ‘King’ Cole and Ella Fitzgerald, all presented with Down for the Count’s own unmistakable brand of wit and humour.

8th October 7:30pm

Tickets £25/Students £18/Child £15

Reel Rock Film Festival

A thrilling collection of climbing and adventure films from the world’s best adventure filmmakers. You’ll see three heart-stopping new films with the year’s biggest climbing stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cuttingedge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine’s West Bank. 12+

11th-12th October 7:30pm

Tickets £15/Concessions £13.50

Groups 6+ £13.50

Oh No, George!

Oh No, George! is the delightfully playful tale of a dog who wants to be good but just can’t resist temptation. Adapted from the award-winning picture book by Chris Haughton, this brand new show for children aged 3+ (and their grown ups) uses acrobatics, slapstick comedy, Sign Supported English and live music to bring George’s joyful escapades to life. 3+

14th-15th October Various Times

Tickets £13.25/Family £49

Sinatra: RAW

Starring Richard Shelton, Wolverhampton-born, and fondly remembered from TV’s ‘Emmerdale’, Shelton is internationally acclaimed as one of the world’s best interpreters of Frank Sinatra’s music. ‘Sinatra: RAW’ brings to life the man who defined an era, and whose musical legacy will never die. 16+

13th October 7:30pm

Tickets £26.25/Groups Buy 10 get the 11th free

Simon Evans: Have We Met?

In Greek mythology, the Muses were the daughters of Mnemosyne, goddess of memory, by her nephew, Zeus. (Awks.) Ironically, there is no easy way to remember their names. Memory was thus regarded by the ancient Greeks as the Mother of the Arts, wellspring of inspiration. Our last defence against tyranny, the consolation of the just and the seat of the soul. Without memory, the illusion of self crumbles. Mine however, is shot. So where does that leave me? 14+

14th October 8pm

Tickets £19.25

Oh no, George! Copyright 2012 Chris Haughton. Licensed by Walker Books Ltd, London.

Martin Hayes

Martin Hayes is one of the world’s most celebrated fiddlers and an influential figure in Irish traditional music. Rooted in the classical, folk and contemporary worlds, Hayes is the founder of the seminal Irish-American supergroup The Gloaming, and has collaborated with everyone from Bill Frisell and Yo-Yo Ma to Sting and Paul Simon. 14+

17th October 8pm

Tickets £26.25

Ben Hart: Jadoo

World-renowned multi-award winning magician and West End star Ben Hart returns to the stage in his most personal show yet. Rooted in his family heritage in India, this mind-popping show is rich in colour, infectious passion and wicked humour. Ben Hart has an unparalleled reputation for making extraordinary works of magic. 14+

18th October 7:30pm

Tickets £18.75/Concessions £16.75

Do You Believe in Ghosts?

An experiential ghost story, unlike anything you have ever experienced before. Welcome to a haunting night at the theatre. Are you feeling brave? If you are, join us, and we will tell you all the secrets of what goes on when the theatre goes dark. When the only thing to guide you is the Ghost Light. We Dare you! Do You Believe in Ghosts? 12+

19th October 7:30pm

Tickets £33.25/Concessions £29.25

Shane Todd: Mummy

Shane Todd, goes on tour with an hour of hilarious stand-up comedy. Plus support. The star of the weekly podcast series; ‘Tea With Me’, Shane has previously supported Bill Burr on tour; performed regularly throughout the UK, Ireland and the US. He is also set to appear in the new series of ’The Stand Up Sketch Show’ for ITV. 14+

20th October 8pm

Tickets £21.25

Myra Dubois: Be Well

With her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, Myra DuBois calls out to the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready to receive the call? Fresh from a barnstorming run at the Edinburgh Fringe where she left audiences in physical pain. 18+

21st October 8pm

Tickets £19.75/Meet and Greet £31.25

The Three Little Pigs

Once upon a time, in a muddy field by the sea, there lived THREE LITTLE PIGS. Following the huge success of ‘The Three Billy Goats Gruff’, Lost The Plot Theatrical hit the road with another family classic... It’s time to get blown away in this brandnew musical adventure of The Three Little Pigs! Join our three pigs as they excitedly leave the family sty in search of new adventures! Will they make a pig’s ear out of it, or will they raise the roof? It’ll take brains, bravery and curly-tails to build bridges and forge friendships with each other and those they meet along the way. Get those trotters tapping and those snouts a-squealin’ with new catchy songs, dancing and plenty of audience participation for piglets of all ages.

25th-27th October Various times

Tickets £13.75/Family £50

Morgan and West’s Massive Magic Show for Kids!

Roll up, roll up! Morgan & West are back with a massive magic show for kids (and their childish grown-ups)! Expect gawps, gasps, and guffaws in this relentlessly funny and fantastical magic filled extravaganza, guaranteed to delight those aged five and 105, and indeed everyone in between!

22nd October 2pm

Tickets £14.50/Child £12.50/Family £50

The Wizard of Oz

Join Ballet Theatre UK as we follow the yellow brick road and discover all the wonders of Oz. Follow Dorothy, the Scarecrow, Tinman, and Lion, (and yes Toto too) as they seek the Wonderful Wizard to find that there’s no place like home! Set to a classical score, this production is the perfect way to introduce children to classical ballet. 6+

23rd-24th October Various times

Tickets £21.25/Concessions £19.25

Under 16’s £14.25/Groups Buy 9 get the 10th free

Tom Stade: Natural Born Killer

Join Tom as he toys with the complexities of our ever-changing world; muses on societal conundrums and navigates his way around progressiveness and pronouns - not to mention 27 years of marriage and adult kids who refuse to respect him (and like to remind him just how dumb they think he is). 16+

27th October 8pm

Tickets £19.75

Adam Rowe: What’s Wrong with Me?

Host of the global smash-hit podcast Have A Word & star of Live At The Apollo; Adam Rowe is hitting the road with his brand new stand-up tour. Adam’s spent time self-reflecting and he’s come to the conclusion that there’s something wrong with him, although for hypochondriacs, that’s not exactly news. A hilarious insight into the mind and body of one of the fastest rising comedians on the planet. 14+

26th October 8pm

Tickets £21.25

James Phelan: Miracles

After multiple sell out shows The Greatest Magician, James Phelan returns with an all new magic show that will leave you spellbound. The BBC’s most broadcast magician in a generation. Following five sold out nights, this show will leave you aching in amazement and dizzy in disbelief. 13+

12th November 7:30pm

Tickets £20.25/Meet & Greet £37.25

The Elvis Years: The Story of the King

The Elvis Years is an outstanding musical production which brings to the stage the incredible and compelling story of the ‘king of rock and roll’- Elvis Presley. Join Mario Kombou (Jailhouse Rock, West End), our allstar band and our award-winning singers for an unforgettable journey. With nostalgic film footage, and over twelve costume changes, this glittering two-hour production features classic hits including That’s Alright Mama, Suspicious Minds, It’s Now or Never, Heartbreak Hotel, Blue Suede Shoes, Hound Dog, Love Me Tender, If I Can Dream and many more.

28th October 7:30pm

Tickets £28.25

One Night in Dublin

The Wild Murphys are setting up Murphy’s Pub at the Redgrave, guaranteeing one glorious night of high-energy Irish Music and more than a little bit of Craic. The multi-award-winning Irish tribute band The Wild Murphys features the very best musicians playing a thrilling mix of traditional and contemporary tunes guaranteed to have your hands clapping and toes tapping all night long!

14th November 7:30pm

Tickets £24.75

Flook

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves, with a rare blend of fiery technical brilliance, delicate ensemble interaction and a bold, adventurous musical imagination.

15th November 8pm

Tickets £23.25

Blazin’ Fiddles

Blazin’ Fiddles formed for a one-off tour of the Scottish Highlands in 1999 and are still raising roofs far and wide well over two decades later. Encompassing a rare and virtuosic selection of the fiddle’s diverse Highland and island voices, with ensemble and solo-led sets both backed by powerhouse guitar and piano, the Blazers pack all the power, passion and sensitivity of Scotland’s traditional music, into a single show.

16th November 8pm

Tickets £21.25

Stick Man

Touching, funny and utterly original, Freckle Productions’ delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s Stick Man is back in town! What starts off as a morning jog becomes quite the misadventure for Stick Man: a dog wants to play fetch with him, a swan builds a nest with him, and he even ends up on a fire! How will Stick Man ever get back to the family tree? This award-winning production, from the team behind Zog and Zog and the Flying Doctors, features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.

17th-19th November Various times

Tickets £15.75/Child £13.75

Groups 10+ £13.75

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Embark on a thrilling night of adventure with a brand-new collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival! An adrenaline-fuelled, not-to-be missed event with free prize giveaways that is guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel! This is a screening of the 2023 Red Film Programme. 12+

18th November 7:45pm

Tickets £17/Concessions £15.50

Groups 6+ £15.50

Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents Into the Woods

Bring me these before the chime of midnight in three days’ time…

Kickstart your festive celebrations with Sondheim’s timeless masterpiece, INTO THE WOODS

Upon discovering that a witch has cursed their family, the Baker and his Wife must locate a list of curious ingredients in order to break the spell in this dark and comedic adventure. Along the way they discover princes, magic beans, red cloaks and just how happy-ever-after might not always be, well, happy…

Featuring a host of familiar fairy tale characters, this spellbinding musical will enchant you this Christmas.

Performance schedule

Tue 28 Nov - 7:30pm

Wed 29 Nov - 7:30pm

Thur 30 Nov - 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Fri 1 Dec - 7:30pm

Sat 2 Dec - 2:30pm and 7:30pm

Mon 4 Dec - 10:30am and 2:30pm

Tue 5 Dec - 7:30pm

Wed 6 Dec - 7:30pm

Thur 7 Dec - 10:30am

Tickets £15, Concessions £12 and Schools £8 Buy 9 tickets get the 10th free

Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim; Book by James Lapine; Originally Directed on Broadway by James Lapine; Orchestrations by Jonathan Tunick. 8+

Redgrave Theatre Information

How to Book

Phone lines open Mon-Fri 15:00-17.30 (closed bank holidays) 0117 3157 800

Online 24/7 redgravetheatre.com or email info@redgravetheatre.com

Booking Fee: Please note that all tickets sold online and over the phone are subject to an additional booking fee of £1.25 per ticket. You also have the option of adding ticket insurance per ticket to your booking at £1.75. Please visit SecureMyBooking.com.

Concessions: Available on shows where concessions are listed. This rate applies for over 60’s, Full time students and Benefits recipients.

Companions: Our policy allows customers who require assistance a free ticket so that they can bring a companion with them at no additional cost. The companion must be able to help the patron access the theatre and its facilities, remaining with them to ensure their wellbeing and comfort. Please contact the box office for more information.

Babes in arms: Children under 2 can sit on the lap without a ticket unless otherwise specified by the show listing on the website. Please check the show event details for more information or contact the Box Office

Visiting

Fully licensed bar championing local suppliers

Baby change facility

Ground level access - Wheelchair spaces available - call to book Free on-street parking after 5pm Monday to Friday and on weekends

How to find us

On Foot: The Redgrave Theatre is half way along Percival Road in Clifton, opposite the junction with College Fields. It is approximately a 10 minute walk from Clifton Village and a 35 minute walk from Bristol City Centre. By Bike: There are 4 bicycle racks in front of the Theatre.

By Car: From the Downs head to College Road and take the second right onto Percival Road. The Redgrave Theatre does not have its own car park. Street parking is available on the roads surrounding the theatre. When planning your journey, please leave enough time to find a suitable parking space.

By Bus: There are two bus routes that pass near the theatre, the 8 & 9.