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New-for-2024 ‘Elfie’ competition announced with £500 Love Bristol Gift Card on offer as prize

Continuing Bristol Old Vic's commitment to championing new writing, the theatre today announced Artistic Director Nancy Medina will direct a second original production for Spring/Summer 2025.

The multiple award-winning comedian and actor Harry Enfield is the latest star to join the line-up for next February’s 20th birthday edition of the UK’s biggest festival of screen comedy, Slapstick. 
 

Organisers of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta have announced the strides they’ve made to strengthen the event’s financial stability.

The refurbishment will include the opening a second floor of new activities, including 9-hole crazy pool, a karaoke room, ten pin bowling and a variety of arcade games. 

Head to Circomedia, Bristol on Friday 29 & Saturday 30 November for a sparkling evening of circus and entertainment at The Decadent Rabbit Cabaret.

When it comes to reducing the carbon emissions produced by the film and TV industry in the UK, a rising number of production companies are joining forces with studio facilities to tackle the problem head on.

The Anti Banquet is set to return on 27 March 2025 at Ashton Gate Stadium after the overwhelming success of its inaugural event. 

 

The iconic animated character Shaun the Sheep is heading to the zoo this Christmas for a rather ‘ewe-nique’ festive trail.

We take a look at press and media coverage of Bristol, from October 2024. 

Bristol-based education charity, Global Goals Centre, are delighted to have won the Okayama Education for Sustainable Development Award, beating 267 submissions from 70 countries around the world.

The Bristol Comedy Festival’s inaugural event is set to bring laughter and creativity to the city in January.