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FESTIVE FUN
MERRY & BRIGHT
Glad tidings we bring in the form of a super-festive round-up of events happening around Bristol this month to get you in the Christmas spirit FESTIVE FUN AT WE THE CURIOUS n Throughout December Step through the rainbow entrance of Bristol’s We The Curious and you’ll find yourself immersed in a playful world of possibilities. In its latest experience, ‘Project What If’, discover alien habitats, broadcast a message into space, chat with the resident robot and then leave your own burning question. There will also be plenty of festive fun including the return of science-meets-panto show, Fairytale SOS. wethecurious.org
Hansel and Gretal at Arnos Vale Cemetery
CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE TRAIL n Throughout December, around Bristol Christmas Adventures, Bristol’s festive light trail, has launched, lighting up iconic buildings with a selection of the jolliest Christmas lyrics and phrases. The project, created by Bristol City Centre BID and Redcliffe and Temple BID, will light up the Arnolfini, St George’s Bristol, Cabot Circus and Waitrose on Queen’s Road. Expect glowing building frontages, famous song lyrics and Christmas movie quotes emerging across the city centre. bristolcitycentrebid.co.uk
a 21st-century kid discovers a dusty book at the back of his local library, something miraculous happens. An uneasy time of cunning thieves, dastardly villains and karaokesinging monks. Sound familiar so far? Not all is as it seems… bristololdvic.org.uk LITTLE WOMEN IN BLACK n Throughout December, at The Wardrobe Theatre A brand new alternative, adult comedy is arriving at The Wardrobe Theatre from the people that brought you Drac & Jill, Oedipuss In Boots, Reservoir Mogs, Rocky Shock Horror, and Muppits Die Hard. Little Women In Black is an anarchic, sexy, adult-only devised comedy, injecting Louisa
ROBIN HOOD: LEGEND OF THE FORGOTTEN FOREST n Throughout December, Bristol Old Vic This Christmas, discover the next chapter in the Bristol Old Vic’s popular series of blockbuster festive family shows: a fresh spin on the swashbuckling legend Robin Hood with multi-award-winning company The Wardrobe Ensemble. Theatrical magic guaranteed. When
May Alcott’s literary classic with guns, gore and a sweet 1990s soundtrack. Directed by Julia Head (Wild Swimming; FullRogue), the show will be running until 16 January. thewardrobetheatre.com SHERLOCK IN HOLMES III: MURDER AT THE GAMES n Throughout December, online Created specifically for audiences to enjoy together online, previous shows Sherlock In Homes I: Murder at the Circus and Sherlock In Homes II: Murder On Ice were run-away hits, enjoyed by over 24,000 people around the world. This third adventure invites budding detectives to assist in solving a murder at the 1960 Rome Olympic Games by interogating the suspects themselves live over Zoom. thewardrobetheatre.com CHRISTMAS AT BRISTOL ZOO GARDENS n Throughout December The strings of lights lining either side of the historic top terrace and the traditional Christmas tree let everyone know that the festive season is coming. Christmas marks a special anniversary for one animal at the Zoo – Biggie the giant tortoise will have been at Bristol Zoo Gardens for 46 years on Christmas Eve, longer than any other animal in its history. Visitors can try out ZooRopia, a high level ropes course suspended high above the heart of the Zoo. Before leaving, people can buy Christmas presents at the Zoo's gift shop including a range of soft toy animals and framed Bristol Zoo Gardens retro guidebook covers. bristolzoo.org.uk
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