bristol old vic press packs...
08
Oct
Culture Minister welcomes spirit of improvisation at Bristol Old Vic
As part of an extended tour of the city, the Minister for Culture and Tourism, Margaret Hodge visited Bristol Old Vic today.
17
Sep
New Directors Lay Out Ideas for the Future
This evening Bristol Old Vic's new Artistic and Executive directors, Tom Morris and Emma Stenning, hosted their first public meeting. In front of an auditorium of Bristol based artists and members of the public keen to hear an outline of their plans for the theatre, the message to Bristol was: we are open and we need to know what you think and what your hopes are for the theatre.
17
Sep
Bristol Jam - The UK's first Festival of Improvisation
To mark their arrival, Bristol Old Vic's new Artistic and Executive Directors Tom Morris and Emma Stenning have created Bristol Jam -the UKs first festival of improvised performance, an audacious and playful melting pot of spontaneity for audiences of all ages.
18
Aug
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Theatre Bristol / Bristol Old Vic new co-commissions
September launches the first production at Bristol Old Vic to immerge from the new Theatre Bristol / Bristol Old Vic co-commissioning partnership set up at the end of 2008. Theatre Bristol and Bristol Old Vic are working together to support and build on the exciting energy and vision of artists who are making performance in Bristol. This co-commissioning partnership has been sparked by a shared desire to celebrate fantastic homegrown ideas, and develop a shared sense of adventure amongst artists and audiences.
13
Aug
Bristol Old Vic announces Autumn/Winter season
Over the last six months Bristol Old Vic has been working to re-invigorate existing partnerships and spark fresh new conversations with theatre-makers and audiences from Bristol and beyond. This autumn sees the first productions to come out of these burgeoning relationships.
17
Jun
Leading theatres join forces with Uncle Vanya
This autumn sees the first collaboration between the nationally renowned Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory and Bristol Old Vic. SATTF's Andrew Hilton directs Chekhov's landmark Russian classic Uncle Vanya on the historic Theatre Royal stage.
09
Jun
Bristol Old Vic announce Christmas shows for 2009/10
Bristol Old Vic today launched a Christmas programme for all ages with both the Theatre Royal and Studio theatres hosting innovative new co-productions between Bristol Old Vic and two of the UK’s groundbreaking theatre companies.
17
May
World Premiere Brings Milligan's Memoirs to Stage
Spike Milligan's celebrated war memoirs are brought to anarchic life in this world premiere co-produced by Bristol Old Vic and Greg Ripley-Duggan. The production will open at Bristol Old Vic on 4 July prior to a four week run at Hampstead Theatre before embarking on a UK national tour.
10
Apr
Recalling Robeson in Bristol Events
Comprising performances, an exhibition and opportunities for participation, Recalling Robeson in Bristol highlights the connections between this iconic global figure and the city.
