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- Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder
With thanks to all the producing, technical and front of...
- Cheeky Little Brown
A tiata fahodzi, Belgrade Theatre & Bristol Old Vic...
- Theatre
Theatre - What’s On - Bristol Old Vic
- Bitter Lemons
Winner of a Pleasance Edinburgh National Partnership Award...
- Pride and Prejudice
It’s the 1800s. It’s party time. Let the ruthless...
- Bacon
Bacon - What’s On - Bristol Old Vic
- Dr Semmelweis
A Bristol Old Vic production in association with Sonia...
- The Nutcracker
Pack away all thoughts of ballet shoes and sugar plums –...
- Kathy & Stella Solve a Murder
Bristol Old Vic is a British theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, Bristol. The present company was established in 1946 as an offshoot of the Old Vic in London . It is associated with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School , which became a financially independent organisation in the 1990s.
Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the English speaking world, a wedding and event hire venue, and a heritage destination.
explore bristol old vic on a guided Tour. Uncover secrets that stretch back more than 250 years. How to get here, our opening hours, food and drink, seating plans – and more.
- History of The Bristol Old Vic
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The Bristol Old Vic first opened on May 30 1766 with a capacity for more than 1600, which is 1000 more than the theatre holds today. It was technically an illegal venue as theatre was heavily censored at the time by the Lord Chamberlain under the Licensing Act of 1737, due to political offence caused by satirical plays. The theatre entrance was the...
In 1946 The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School was opened by Laurence Olivier. Past students include Brian Blessed, Naomi Harris, Olivia Coleman, Daniel Day Lewis, Jeremy Irons, Miranda Richardson, and Gene Wilder. Over seven million people have seen a theatre production at Bristol Old Vic since it was established, with the theatre producing regular to...
Bristol Old Vic is located on King Street, London, a short walk from the City Centre Harbourside. It is around a 15 minute walk from either the main train or bus station. There are good local car parking facilities in the surrounding area.
- Celeste Neill
May 27, 2024 · Introduction. Nestled in the vibrant city of Bristol, England, the Bristol Old Vic stands as a beacon of theatrical excellence and a testament to the enduring power of the performing arts. As Britain‘s oldest continuously operating theatre, the Bristol Old Vic has witnessed over 250 years of history, weathering the tides of change and ...
Built in 1766, Bristol Old Vic is the oldest continuously working theatre in the English-speaking world, and remains a place of joy, discovery and adventure to this day.
