Bristol theatre news
Bristol studio theatre the Tobacco Factory, is working to ensure that all youngsters in the city are getting fair access to theatre.
The Factory’s new initiative launching this autumn DNA – Developing New Audiences – will give young people the chance to experience live performance within communities traditionally overlooked by the usually elitist profession.
Fairground Theatre’s three week run of Bonnie and Clyde will go on to tour four venues in Bristol with the express intention of giving those usually unable to access live theatre a sporting chance.
Ticket price, location and awareness have been identified by the Factory’s programme as some of the main barriers stopping people attending performances. To help with these issues, ticket prices for the special performances will be capped and the venues will be promoting the performances directly to those the theatre is trying to reach.
“The Tobacco Factory Theatre has always tried its hardest to a/ introduce the widest possible range of audiences to the best possible theatre experiences and b/ develop new, exciting local talent,” says Tobacco Factory Theatre Director, Ali Robertson.
“DNA fulfils both of these aspirations perfectly and I’m thrilled that we will be taking wonderful new work to communities that haven’t always been reached by the established theatre scene.”
Fairground will perform Bonnie and Clyde at the Tobacco Factory’s Brewery Theatre from 5 – 23 October 2010.
Then they will take the show to the following venues:
Tuesday 2 November 7pm: The Park Local Opportunity Centre, Knowle West
Wednesday 3 November 7.30pm: Oasis Academy, Hengrove
Thursday 4 November (TIME TBC): Fairfield High School, Horfield
Friday 5 November 1.05pm: City Academy, Lawrence Hill
Drama teacher at City Academy, Nicky Rope says: “It’s an excellent chance for our students that don’t get the opportunity to go to the theatre to see a live performance.”
It’s Opera Project at the Tobacco Factory this week, with audiences getting up close to Verdi’s La Traviata. Beauty, love, honour, dilemma and death are the key themes in this thrilling opera.
Estimated Running Time: 2 hours 45 minutes including 2 intervals
Tickets: £28-£33
Box Office 0117 902 0344
Online: www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com
There’s more great opera this month as the Welsh National Opera Autumn 2010 Season continues at the Bristol Hippodrome with Fidelio, Ariadne auf Naxos and The Magic Flute.
Dominic Cooke’s brilliant production of Mozart’s Magic Flute is a must. It’s perfect for beginners. And visually stunning with its Magritte inspired design backing the fantastical, Enlightened and Masonic opera.
21 and 23 October 2010
http://www.atgtickets.com/venues/bristol-hippodrome/
A magical family vaudeville show with circus tricks, stunts and comedy will be taking place at the Tobacco Factory care of Slightly Fat Features.
Running from Wednesday 27 October until Saturday 30 October, the company will be appearing in Bristol for the first time as part of their national tour.
Box Office: 0117 902 0344
Online Booking: www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com