Tobacco Factory Theatres

    produces and presents a jam-packed programme of excellent theatre in unique, intimate spaces, in Bristol and beyond, with exciting opportunities for artists and young people, plus spaces for hire.

    Welcome / Redevelopment

    REIMAGINE WITH US

    Our 2018 building project will completely transform Tobacco Factory Theatres, including the creation of a brand new studio theatre. Find out more and Make your Mark.

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    What’s On This Season

    From exceptional in-house productions to the best visiting companies, we pride ourselves on our programme in Bristol and beyond.

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    South Western

    17 Jul - 27 Jul 2018

    The Wardrobe Ensemble present an odyssey of revenge from the mean streets of Bristol to the perilous cliffs of...

    show / Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory

    Henry V By William Shakespeare

    12 Sep - 06 Oct 2018

    Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory return in the autumn with their production of Shakespeare’s great history play Henry V.

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    Beautiful Thing

    11 Oct - 27 Oct 2018

    A 25th anniversary production of urban fairy tale Beautiful Thing, a play that has charmed audiences across the world...

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    No Show

    24 Oct - 27 Oct 2018

    We are proud to open our new Spielman Theatre with an incredible award-winning all-female contemporary circus show from Ellie...

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    The Borrowers

    29 Nov - 20 Jan 2019

    This Christmas we turn the Factory Theatre into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of...

    Get Involved

    DISCOVER. LEARN. IGNITE. Get Involved invites you to dive deeper, to ask questions, to take some time for yourself, to…
    Factory Theatre Audtiorium

    Page / 09 November 2016

    Become a Member

    As a registered charity, every penny Tobacco Factory Theatres receives helps us to flourish. Your support will help us to...

    News & BlogMore

    News / 18 July 2018

    Summer Smash from the Wardrobe Ensemble

    South Western, the brand new show from the Wardrobe Ensemble, has had its world premiere at Tobacco Factory Theatres!...

    Blog / 10 July 2018

    South Western – a revenge epic

    The Wardrobe Ensemble (1972: The Future of Sex; Education, Education, Education) present their brand new show at Tobacco Factory Theatres this...

    Blog / 09 July 2018

    Making the Music of South Western

    Tom Crosley-Thorne is the composer of the music for South Western, the brand new show from the Wardrobe Ensemble...

    About UsRead More

    Factory Theatre Audtiorium
    Tobacco Factory Theatres has forged an inspirational path to becoming one of the country’s most respected venues in little over 10 years. Find out more about our history and who we are today.

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