The Redgrave Theatre
One of Bristol’s leading theatres showcasing a variety of family shows, comedy, and live music.
The Redgrave is a 323 seat procenium arch theatre owned by Clifton College. It was built in the 60's and was orginally known as the Clifton College theatre, it was renamed 'The Redgrave' after the actor Sir Michael Redgrave an ex-pupil of the College. The theatre is still used for college plays and events but is also hired out to both local theatre groups and touring theatre companies. The theatre also plays host to stand-up comedy, live music and dance events.
3 Mothers. 3 Brides. 3 Weddings. How will they get through it without a funeral?
From the writers of the hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun and starring Diane Carson from the BBC’s The Traitors.
You are cordially invited to meet the Mothers of the Brides - three besties who are up to their necks in nuptials, directing their daughters up the bridal path to wedded bliss. All three women are doing their best to keep the matrimonial mayhem to a minimum and avoid deadlock over wedlock.
📅 Sunday 23rd March - 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://buff.ly/4e1p2Zg
Join ‘The Magical Mr West’ on an incredible adventure into the world of science! Aided by his corvid companion Crowbert and a collection of curious contraptions, Mr West demonstrates the fundamental principles of scientific enquiry and tackles some of the trickiest questions in the history of humanity.
Best known as one half of magic duo ‘Morgan & West’, ‘The Magical Mr West’ has travelled around the world performing to audiences of all ages with spectacular shows that include magic, science and a good deal of tomfoolery. Now he presents his most amazing show yet, with the help (or possibly hindrance…) of a wisecracking cartoon crow.
📅 Tuesday 29th October - 2pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3wv9jkQ
We're hosting a Relaxed Performance of our Festive production of Jack and the Beanstalk on Saturday 21st December at 10:30am! ✨
Book your tickets now here: https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
26/09/2024
The star of Starstruck, Ghosts and the current season of Taskmaster brings her brand new character-comedy phenomenon to Bristol, fresh off a rave-reviewed, sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Emma Sidi is an acclaimed character comedian. And now she’s Sue Gray.
But who is Sue Gray? Well, she’s [REDACTED].
📅 19th October - 8pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3XJkOif
25/09/2024
Just Announced! 📣
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her global No 1 bestseller, Kate Mosse is set to thrill audiences anew with her unforgettable one - woman show, Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth.
With theatre at its most dazzling, immersive and dramatic, with music, imagery, and film, she will take us through history and mystery, on an epic journey across the breathtaking landscape of the Languedoc – of Carc assonne, Toulouse, Chartres and the Pyrenees.
As she revisits the brutal 13th - century wars between Catholic and Cathar, 20th - century N**i - conspiracy theories, and the modern - day Grail legends that still surround the legendary mountainside where the so - cal led heretics met their fate, she will also share the secrets behind her writing. Her characters will spring to life once more, in the light of her captivating inspirations, and the highs and the lows that helped her conjure up this timeless and beloved modern classic.
Join her at the heart of Labyrinth Live: Unlocking the Secrets of the Labyrinth!
📅 Monday 7th April 2025 - 7.30pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3XIcyAm
23/09/2024
From the mental load and rushing woman syndrome to hot flashes and why the secret to a healthy marriage is sleeping in different bedrooms, join bestselling author and global internet
sensation Tova Leigh as she spills the beans on all things marriage, perimenopause, parenting and more. From saggy t**s and C Section shelfs to nights sweats, feminism and the death of her libido, this show, much like her online videos and books, is filled with real life relatable and hilarious stories about all the things no one ever talks about.
Tova is best known for her blunt rants about motherhood and her viral online show 'Mom Life Crisis'. Her first book F*cked at 40: Life Beyond Suburbia, Monogamy & Stretch Marks was an international bestseller and has been translated into five different languages.
📅 Thursday 26th September - 7.30pm
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://buff.ly/3IrPPzN
23/09/2024
Ever since being voted City Life Comedian of the year at the Comedy Store, Phil has become a highly regarded headliner at all the top comedy clubs for decades, a support act for Jason Manford on his recent tour, you truly are in safe hands with Phil.
He's done shows all over the place, from war zones like Afghanistan & Iraq, outside the toilets up at 20,000 feet on an Easyjet flight full of non-English speaking Italian tourists without a parachute, to a bus stop in the Shetland Isles...Basically he will go anywhere for a laugh! So come join Phil in his brand new show for a night of laughter guaranteed.
📅Sunday 17th November - 8pm
🎟️https://redgravetheatre.com/event/2024/11/phil-walker-happy-bunny/1948/
Here we go! 1st tour show TONIGHT! wish me luck! 🐰
22/09/2024
Due to popular demand two new performance have been added, 3:30pm on Sunday 1st December and 10am on Tuesday 3rd December!
Deep in Fairy-tale Forest lives a remarkable boy made entirely of gingerbread! His lonely world is changed forever when Blake, a young lad from a nearby village, stumbles upon his incredible cookie cottage. Together, the two boys embark on a madcap journey of discovery.
And it’s Christmas Eve too... another surprise visitor is on his way!
Full of heart, laughter and song – and a healthy helping of cake – The Gingerbread Boy is a brand-new Christmas story about friendship and celebrating our differences.
📅 1st - 3rd December - Various times
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3UHvptE
21/09/2024
🦖 Dinosaur Adventure Live has taken the UK by STORM!⚡
Back with its third adventure! 🤯 The island's tropical climate spirals threatening the existence of the island… forever! 🦕 Are you brave enough to help save the dinosaurs?
📅 Wednesday 19th February - 11:30am / 2pm
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://buff.ly/4csq0g3
This is the panto you've BEAN waiting for! 🌱
We've got a video from some very important people reminding you to 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞 𝗧𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗦 for our Christmas Pantomime!
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
18/09/2024
Just one month to go until Dear Zoo, the beloved children's classic, returns to the stage! 📚
Join us as our characters write to the zoo and see who gets delivered—will it be a cheeky monkey, a jumpy frog, or the perfect puppy? 🐵🐸🐶
Experience the magic of Rod Campbell’s interactive storytelling with engaging puppets, music, and plenty of audience interaction. Celebrating 35 years of delighting children, Dear Zoo continues to be a cherished favourite for families and early years’ educators.
📅 18th - 20th October - Various times
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3TAx83i
17/09/2024
One of Australia's best exports, Thomas Green storms back onto the stage to electrify audiences with a brand new hour, following his sell-out debut tour. After a significant self-discovery, Green realises his life is a whirlwind full of tangents of his own making, navigating
through the impulsive, random and stupid.
Green has sold out Edinburgh, Adelaide, Perth and Melbourne Comedy Festivals, and released his debut comedy special ‘End of Daze’ in September 2024. As seen on ITV and as heard on BBC radio. Tour support for Mo Gilligan, Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Adam Rowe. A podcast fan-favourite, and regular guest on the hit podcast "Have A Word"
📅 Saturday 18th October 2025 - 8pm
🎟️ On sale Friday 20th September @ 10am!
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show. Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!
📅 Wednesday 25th September - 2.30pm
🎟️https://buff.ly/49IFZoH
For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals.
From humble beginnings on TV’s Opportunity Knocks (where she came second to a singing dog), through her years as Maplin’s chalet maid Peggy in the hit BBC TV series Hi-de-Hi!, to her West End and national touring roles in Godspell, Annie, and Little Shop of Horrors, and her more recent TV appearances on Celebrity Masterchef, Gimme Gimme Gimme, and Would I Lie To You?- it’s been an action-packed half-century of sheer entertainment. And she’s only getting started!
Su’s new one-woman show Still Fully Charged brings a national treasure face-to-face with an adoring public to celebrate the amazing characters she has been fortunate enough to play, the incredible friends and colleagues she met along the way, and the staggering range of music she has performed and recorded throughout her illustrious career.
📅 Tuesday 24th September - 7.30pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3y6RyIY
Join former Gulf War prisoner-of-war John Nichol, on a poignant journey in “The Unknown Warrior." This theatre show delves into the story of the Unknown Warrior interred at Westminster Abbey, representing the countless British soldiers lost in WWI with no known grave.
Audiences will be captivated by haunting visuals and evocative soundscapes, retracing the Unknown Warrior’s journey in 1920 from the battlefields of Northern France to his final resting place. This moving and revealing production explores the concepts of sacrifice, camaraderie, and remembrance, promising an unforgettable evening for fans of 20th-century and military history.
📅 Friday 11th October - 7.30pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4bnauBN
14/09/2024
The multi award-winning production of Noël Coward’s provocative comedy featuring Andrew Scott (Vanya, Fleabag) returns to the big screen.
As he prepares to embark on an overseas tour, star actor Garry Essendine’s colourful life is in danger of spiralling out of control. Engulfed by an escalating identity crisis as his many and various relationships compete for his attention, Garry’s few remaining days at home are a chaotic whirlwind of love, s*x, panic and soul-searching.
Filmed live from The Old Vic in London during a sold out run in 2019, Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) directs this giddy and surprisingly modern reflection on fame, desire and loneliness.
📅 Tuesday 1st October - 7pm
🎟️ Tickets available here: https://buff.ly/47uhbBi
13/09/2024
And last but not least, We're thrilled to introduce Robbie White in our leading role as Jack Trott! It's Robbie's first time with Polka Dot Pantomimes, and we can't wait to see him in action.
Robbie's impressive career spans TV, film, theatre, music, and presenting. He began in musical theatre but shifted to music at 16, touring Europe and opening for stars like Nathan Sykes and Max & Harvey, performing for crowds of up to 10,000 people. On screen, Robbie debuted at 15 and has since appeared in shows like Heartstopper (Netflix), Breaking The Band (ITV), and films such as Jellyfish (Bankside Films). His theatre work includes roles like Prince Charming in Cinderella and Prince Rat in Dick Whittington.
Beyond acting, Robbie has also made his mark as a live presenter, hosting events across the UK and Europe. He’s excited to bring the magic to Bristol this Christmas and can't wait to entertain you all as Jack Trott! 🌱
Join our very own Jack Trott for a gigantic family adventure this Christmas at the Redgrave Theatre! Book your tickets today for this Christmas spectacular: https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
12/09/2024
Pantomime season is approaching…
We’re thrilled to welcome back Vince Williams to the Redgrave Theatre as our Dame, Tilly Trott! 🐄
Trained at the prestigious Laine Theatre Arts, Vince has enjoyed a successful career as a commercial dancer, appearing in shows like The Royal Variety Performance and the MTV Europe Music Awards. He’s worked with stars like Diana Ross, Take That, Robbie Williams, and Tom Jones, and appeared in TV shows featuring Lenny Henry, Hale and Pace, French and Saunders, and more.
Having played Dame in multiple Polka Dot Pantomimes, Vince is excited to return to the Redgrave as Tilly Trott, after delighting audiences as Widow Twankey in 2022 and Betty Bouffant in last year’s Rapunzel.
Join Tilly Trott and the rest of the cast for the ultimate panto adventure at the Redgrave Theatre from 11th December - 5th January! 🎟️ Book your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
11/09/2024
We’re thrilled to welcome back Amanda Board Salmon to the Redgrave Theatre this panto season as our villain, Poison Ivy! 🔮
Amanda, Principal and co-owner of The Bristol School Of Performing Arts “Dare to Dream,” returns to the Redgrave for the fourth time with Polka Dot Pantomimes. She’s a seasoned panto performer, having played roles like Wendy in Peter Pan alongside Henry Winkler, and the Witch in Beauty & the Beast in Kuala Lumpur.
Her TV credits include The King Of Hearts (Channel 4), Live at the London Palladium as Eponine in Les Misérables (ITV), and appearances in The Royal Variety Show and Children in Need.
Don't miss out—book your tickets today! https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
Stay tuned this week for more Jack and the Beanstalk cast announcements! 🌱
Tickets are on sale now: https://buff.ly/3uZ8QGz
Returning to the Redgrave with the music that has filled the airwaves since the 1970s, the high energy Absolute Reggae show will be bringing those reggae vibes back onto stage with a 10 piece band, including a 3 piece horn section and 4 vocalists. The Absolute Reggae show will have you singing along to great Reggae songs from Bob Marley, Aswad, John Holt, Pato Banton and more!
Join us to get a Good Thing Going because you Can’t Help Falling In Love with Absolute Reggae!
📅 Thursday 12th September - 7.30pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/3RQTnkT
07/09/2024
Phil Walker is a man in the middle of life desperately trying to stay relevant in the ever-changing world around him. Ever since being voted City Life Comedian of the year at the Comedy Store, Phil has become a highly regarded headliner at all the top comedy clubs for decades, a support act for Jason Manford on his recent tour, you truly are in safe hands with Phil.
He's done shows all over the place, from war zones like Afghanistan & Iraq, outside the toilets up at 20,000 feet on an Easyjet flight full of non-English speaking Italian tourists without a parachute, to a bus stop in the Shetland Isles...Basically he will go anywhere for a laugh! So come join Phil in his brand new one-man show for a night of laughter guaranteed.
*Warning may contain jokes about allergies, so if you're allergic to jokes about allergies please consult a doctor before attending.
📅 Sunday 17th November - 8pm
🎟️ https://buff.ly/4bzbOS3
06/09/2024
Next up in our Jack and the Beanstalk cast lineup…
We’re thrilled to announce that Alister Wilmott will return to the Redgrave Theatre this Christmas as Silly Simon! ✨
With over 15 years of experience, Alister has wowed international audiences in roles like the Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz and Gaston in Beauty and the Beast at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
After playing Loopy Louie in last year’s Rapunzel, Alister is excited to join Polka Dot Pantomimes once again!
05/09/2024
Next up in our Jack and the Beanstalk cast announcements this week is Olivia Gaidry as Princess Jill! 👸
A London-based American actor, musician, and singer, Olivia is a graduate of The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. She has brought her talents to various productions, including Paved With Gold and Ashes (London & Edinburgh Fringe), Jack and The Beanstalk (P&O Cruises), and PULSE: A Zombie Rock Musical.
Olivia is thrilled to join the magic at the Redgrave Theatre this season!
04/09/2024
Next up in our Jack and the Beanstalk cast lineup is Sophie Baxter as Fairy Sunshine! 🧚
Sophie trained at PPA, Guildford, and has performed in Sweet Charity, Flashdance, and Cabaret. Her professional credits include A Girl MissRed (Edinburgh Fringe 2023), Robin Hood, and Santa Claus and the Magical Christmas Journey.
In addition to teaching at Little Dancers in Bath, Sophie runs her own performing arts company in Bristol. She’s thrilled to bring Christmas cheer to the Redgrave Theatre as Fairy Sunshine!
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Located on the edge of Clifton Village, the Redgrave Theatre hosts a wide variety of children’s shows, musicals, comedy, live music and much more all year round.
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