Tuesday: Cattle Drive; Pieminister, Stokes Croft
Free pies in return for donations to Pieminister’s Cattle Drive campaign, raising money for Bath-based African development charity Send a Cow.
www.pieminister.co.uk/events/cattledrive/
Wednesday: Ignite; The Lantern, Colston Hall
“Enlighten us, but make it quick” is the motto of Ignite, an evening of five-minute talks about a myriad of weird and wonderful subjects.
www.ignitebristol.net
Wednesday – January 12: Sinbad, Tobacco Factory Theatre
The teams behind Cinderella and Ali Baba reunite to bring a new telling of Sinbad’s most fantastical adventures, plus a brand new tale.
www.tobaccofactorytheatres.com/shows/detail/the_last_voyage_of_sinbad_the_sailor/
Thursday: Andy Hamilton, Stanfords
A signing of Andy Hamilton’s book, Brewing Britain: The Quest for the Perfect Pint followed by a tasting of his own fine ales.
www.stanfords.co.uk/events/Events-at-Stanfords/Andy-Hamilton
Thursday – January 18: Little Mermaid, Bristol Old Vic
Hans Christian Andersen’s much loved classic tale adapted by Joel Horwood and directed by Simon Godwin.
www.bristololdvic.org.uk/mermaid.html
Thursday: Rebel Bingo, Motion
“It’s loud and emotional. Stay focused. Play with honour. Or try to cheat, sometimes that works. Or don’t play at all, and just party.”
www.motionbristol.com/events/single-event/326-rebel-bingo
Thursday – December 22: Spiegeltent, Waterfront Square
The Spiegeltent returns to Bristol for the second year, with events including live music, comedy, markets, balls and even a roller disco.
www.christmasspiegeltent.co.uk
Friday: Crystal Fighters, Anson Rooms
A post-Balearic rave-up sound, from a London band who incorporate traditional Basque instruments in their songs.
www.ubu.org.uk/ansonrooms/events/event/?1203
Friday – December 19: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe; Redgrave Theatre
Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents a musical adaptation of CS Lewis’ classic story and thinly-veiled Christian allegory.
www.cliftoncollegeuk.com/ccsl/redgrave/comingup/
Sunday: Festive Afternoon Tea, 40 Alfred Place
Tinsel, baubles, mince pies and Christmas cake, alongside promises of masses of sandwiches and copious amounts of tea.
www.40alfredplace.net/event/afternoon-tea-christmas-love-klauren-events/
