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BE PART OF THE TRANSFORMATION
01 Jan - 01 Aug
At The Tobacco Factory Theatre
We have some fantastic news! Work is now underway to redesign your much-loved Factory Theatre and installation of new seating will happen in August 2013. This is an incredible moment that marks a new phase in the evolution of your theatre. The theatre’s achievements over the last 10 years are founded on its loyal community of supporters – you - who have been instrumental in the much-loved Tobacco Factory Theatre’s emergence as Bristol’s newest cultural powerhouse. We are looking for your support to raise the remaining money - £150,000 by 01 August 2013. Please consider Sponsoring a Seat and be part of the transformation. more info...
COOKING GHOSTS
21-23 May
At The Tobacco Factory Theatre
Cooking Ghosts is the moving story of a woman who has no choice but to leave her children. A tale of tenderness and laughter turns to sadness and confusion, and the children abruptly lose their innocence. In this surreal and raucous show, an attempt to understand the past becomes a daring journey through the veils of memory that yields surprises and awakens ghosts. more info...
GOODBYE THAILAND (PORTRAIT OF EYE)
21-23 May
At The Brewery Theatre
Renowned New York Composer/Choreographer, John Moran returns to Mayfest to present the final in a series of theatrical portraits. Goodbye Thailand (Portrait of Eye) presents the story of Eye, a 19 year old in Bangkok who struggles to find a safe place for herself. more info...
Coming soon
24-25 May at The Tobacco Factory Theatre
Following their incredible performance of Minsk, 2011: A Reply to Kathy Acker as part of Mayfest 2012, Belarus Free Theatre… more info...
24-25 May at The Brewery Theatre
Amidst the litter of brains of Those Who Have Passed, Jess, Chris and Ira vie for success. Gym Party is… more info...
28 May - 01 Jun at The Brewery Theatre
An hilarious, roller-coaster ride through actual and imagined history, Napoleon: A Defence will take you to places you thought you… more info...
30 May - 15 Jun at The Tobacco Factory Theatre
Splice Theatre (Under Milk Wood, Sus) returns to the Tobacco Factory Theatre with an exciting, original new play inspired by… more info...
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Tobacco Factory plus is our name for workshops, talks and other ways to get involved
13 Jun at The Tobacco Factory Theatre
Grab a drink from the bar and stay behind after the show to hear another perspective on the story, get… more info...
29-30 Jun at The Brewery Studio
Artistic Director of Gecko, Amit Lahav, leads an intensive weekend-long workshop on the internationally renowned company’s approach to devising visual… more info...
09 Jul at The Brewery Studio
with Theatre Bristol A warts-and-all guide A must for artists and companies thinking about making their first foray to the… more info...
Other Events
Events outside our programme for which the Tobacco Factory Theatre is providing a venue or box office.
18 May - 24 Nov
Ukulele Funhouse Orchestra - 16 ukes, Bass and Drums performing the unexpected - opera, classical, pop, guaranteed to leave you… more info...
31 May - 01 Jun at The Hen & Chicken
CAREY MARX with MARCEL LUCONT plus compere DAVID MORGAN "Hilariously demented" Edinburgh Evening News "Excellent" The Guardian Carey Marx is… more info...
Regular Classes
A wide range of regular classes are held at the Tobacco Factory Theatre. Click here for details of the classes available.

