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 / 2017 - 2018

    See what's on this season

    Welcome to Tobacco Factory Theatres. We pride ourselves on each and every season in our programme - on our exceptional in-house productions and co-productions and on the fantastic visiting companies we regularly present. We hope you're as excited by the programme as we are.
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    show / THEATRE AD INFINITUM

    Translunar Paradise

    04 Jul - 08 Jul 2017

    We are delighted to present multi award-winning, Bristol based company Theatre Ad Infinitum and their powerful play about a...
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    show / WIZARD PRESENTS

    Why The Whales Came

    11 Jul - 15 Jul 2017

    Multi award-winning performer and storyteller Danyah Miller vividly brings to life this enchanting tale by Michael Morpurgo.

    Artists and Companies

    At Tobacco Factory Theatres, we work with a huge range of artists and theatre companies in a variety of ways.

    Children and Young People Programme

    This season is bursting with opportunities for children and young people.

    Hire Our Spaces

    Hire our wonderful spaces.
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    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...
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    Page / 08 November 2016

    Tobacco Factory Theatres IN THE COMMUNITY

    Tobacco Factory Theatres IN THE COMMUNITY We believe a healthy and enlightened community needs a thriving theatre at its heart....
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    Page / 05 January 2016

    Regular Classes

    At Tobacco Factory Theatres we hire out some of our spaces to individuals who run regular classes for the community,...

    News & BlogMore

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    News / 21 June 2017

    Translunar Paradise: Opening Night & Happy Hour

    OPENING NIGHT & Happy Hour – Tue 04 July 6.30pm Summer is officially here, our theatre air-conditioning is on...
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    Blog / 21 June 2017

    Why the Whales Came – Meet the Performer

    Ahead of best selling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s Why the Whales Came, coming to life at Tobacco Factory Theatres this July,...
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    News / 14 June 2017

    Prototype: Experiments in Puppetry CALL-OUT

    PROTOTYPE: EXPERIMENTS IN PUPPETRY AT TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES AS PART OF BRISTOL FESTIVAL OF PUPPETRY 2017 Bristol Festival of...

    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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    What our Audiences Think...