Tobacco Factory Theatres

    We provide a welcoming home for creative adventures and human connection, for incredible theatre and opportunities to learn, exchange ideas and to influence our journey.

    TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES

    Our Christmas Season

    We have four brilliant Christmas crackers in store for you!

    show / A TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES AND WILTSHIRE CREATIVE PRODUCTION

    Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf?

    19 Feb - 21 Mar 2020

    David Mercatali directs this revival of Edward Albee’s landmark black comedy. By turns brilliantly funny and utterly devastating, you...

    show / LIVING SPIT AND KATE DIMBLEBY IN ASSOCIATION WITH TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES

    Living Spit’s Odyssey

    11 Nov - 16 Nov 2019

    Captivating singer Kate Dimbleby joins Bristol’s favourite comedy theatre troupe to reimagine Homer’s classic work.

    show / JAMES CAMPBELL

    James Campbell: The Funny World Of…

    17 Nov

    A stand-up comedy show for children over 6, their parents and anyone who likes comedy without the rude words.

    show / CHUCKLE BUSTERS

    Joe Sutherland: Sour

    15 Nov

    Joe Sutherland presents a new show of punchy jokes and shrewd sarcasm about how we're looking back instead of...

    show / CHUCKLE BUSTERS

    Elf Lyons: Love Songs to Guinea Pigs

    16 Nov

    Join Elf as she embodies her inner Katherine Hepburn on an absurd narrative of heartbreak and love with live...

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    Facilitator Training: Managing Challenging Behaviour

    21 Nov - 21 Nov 2019

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    Blog / 21 October 2019

    Still No Idea: two best friends in search of a story

    Lisa and Rachael want to make a show, but there’s a problem: they don’t have any ideas. So, who do...

    Blog / 01 October 2019

    ME & ROBIN HOOD: political theatre with a genuine heart

    This week ME & ROBIN HOOD opens at Tobacco Factory Theatres! Hugh Hughes presents Shôn Dale-Jones in a thoughtful and...

    Blog / 12 September 2019

    Inside the Opera Rehearsal Room

    We sent Jay, our brand new RTYDS Resident Assistant Director, along to the rehearsals for The Barber of Seville....

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    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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