Monday: Al Murray, Colston Hall
Comedian Al Murray comprises his Pub Landlord persona with a new show, The Only Way Is Epic, a “premier brew of ale-inspired acumen”.
www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event3343
Monday: Lost Rivers of Bristol walk
A guided walk organised by Bristol Civic Society along the line of the Frome culverts with Melvin Wood from the Environment Agency.
www.bristolcivicsociety.org.uk
Monday-Thursday: The Tallest Horse on Earth, Wardrobe (below)
A mix of live music and shadow puppetry from Cornish comedy-theatre troupe Silly Boys, telling the tale of a little boy called Tim.
www.thewardrobetheatre.com/#/the-tallest-horse-on-earth/
Tuesday-Saturday: The Rivals, Tobacco Factory Theatre
A satire about Bath society written by Richard Brinsley in 1775, supposedly using his own romantic misadventures as dramatic fodder.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com/shows/detail/the_rivals/
Tuesday-Saturday: Joseph, Bristol Hippodrome
H from Steps takes on the title role in this production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s family favourite musical.
www.atgtickets.com
Thursday-Sunday: Yardstick Literature Festival
A festival of some of the best-established and emerging authors from across the English-speaking, African Diaspora.
www.yardstick.org.uk
Thursday-July 1: It Takes Time, The Parlour Showrooms
A showcase of animation from the BA and MA animation graduates of UWE, featuring models, artwork and films.
www.parlourshowrooms.co.uk/it-takes-time/
Friday: Cinderella, The Station
A contemporary retelling of the classic fairytale from a ballet company made up of 11 young people aged between 11 and 19 from across Bristol.
www.thestationbristol.org.uk/cinderella
Saturday: Fat Lip Club, The Lanes
An evening of pop punk with DJ Chadders and Megatron Tom, with a Lane of Awesome offering free bowling to the most awesome punters.
www.thelaneslive.com
Sunday: Mark Watson & Friends, Hen & Chicken
Bristol’s very own Mark Watson presents an Edinburgh Festival warm-up show. Watson returns for Bristol Comedy Garden on July 5.
www.tobaccofactorytheatre.com/shows/detail/mark_watson_friends/
