What’s On

SUNDAY 9th DECEMBER

Ali & Joe’s Christmas Tree Sale: Ashton Court
Quality premium Nordmann Fir Christmas trees for sale (non-drop variety so needles stay on the branches longer than the traditional Norway Spruce variety).

Ali and Joe offer a cheery and efficient service and ensure they have the widest selection of trees in their part of Bristol. They trim and net the trees and will also offer you a mince pie whilst you wait!

If you can’t make today’s sale you can also order your Christmas tree (and also tree stand and lights) online from Ali and Joe’s online store – home deliveries.

SPECIAL OFFER: Ali and Joe are giving £5 DISCOUNT to Bristol Mum followers when you shop online – just use the discount code BRISMUMFIVE at the checkout to get festive and save money at the same time!

  • 10am-2.30pm
  • Courtyard Cafe, Ashton Court Estate, BS41 9JN (onsite Parking available for £1.20 per day)
  • More details

Ali & Joe’s Christmas Tree Sale: Tobacco Factory, Southville
Quality premium Nordmann Fir Christmas trees for sale (non-drop variety so needles stay on the branches longer than the traditional Norway Spruce variety).

Ali and Joe offer a cheery and efficient service and ensure they have the widest selection of trees in their part of Bristol. They trim and net the trees and will also offer you a mince pie whilst you wait!

If you can’t make today’s sale you can also order your Christmas tree (and also tree stand and lights) online from Ali and Joe’s online store – home deliveries.

SPECIAL OFFER: Ali and Joe are giving £5 DISCOUNT to Bristol Mum followers when you shop online – just use the discount code BRISMUMFIVE at the checkout to get festive and save money at the same time!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Tobacco Factory, Raleigh Road, BS3 1TF
  • More details

Ali & Joe’s Christmas Tree Sale: Westbury Park Pub & Kitchen
Quality premium Nordmann Fir Christmas trees for sale (non-drop variety so needles stay on the branches longer than the traditional Norway Spruce variety).

Ali and Joe offer a cheery and efficient service and ensure they have the widest selection of trees in their part of Bristol. They trim and net the trees and will also offer you a mince pie whilst you wait!

If you can’t make today’s sale you can also order your Christmas tree (and also tree stand and lights) online from Ali and Joe’s online store – home deliveries.

SPECIAL OFFER: Ali and Joe are giving £5 DISCOUNT to Bristol Mum followers when you shop online – just use the discount code BRISMUMFIVE at the checkout to get festive and save money at the same time!

Scrumdiddliumptious Afternoon Tea & Live Show
Meet Mr Wonka at the factory gates and enter the magical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea immersed in an incredible imagining of Roald Dahl’s most loved story. Watch a fabulous live music and dance spectacle featuring some of Dahl’s most enduring characters. Dance with the characters at the fizzy lifting bubble disco (this will be at the end of the event and is optional).

Menu:
Selection of fingers sandwiches
Wonka bar
Sugar clouds
Selection of delicious cakes and sweet treats
A taste of the Wonka chocolate river!
Tea and coffee
Cascade chocolate fountain (small fee payable)

  • Date & Time: Sun 9th Dec, 11.30am
  • Location: Brunel’s Passenger Shed, BS1 6QH
  • Prices: Adult £28 / Children (1-16) £25* / Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £97.50
  • *Babies in arms under 1 are free, please note there are no high chairs
  • ** Bookings of 6 or less may be on a shared table
  • More details

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

MONDAY 10th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

TUESDAY 11th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

WEDNESDAY 12th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 13th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

Community Christmas Carols: The Café on the Common
Everyone welcome along to join in with singing some beautiful Christmas carols! Mince pies and good cheer!

  • 4-6pm
  • FREE entry, £2 suggested donation
  • Café on the Common, Horfield Common, BS7
  • More details

Xmas Gifts & Cards: The Ardagh, Horfield Common
Come and make your own gift tags, cards and decorations in these fun, creative and DIY craft sessions. Sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 6-8.30pm.

Sessions free to attend but places limited. There may be some small costs (for a specific fabric, for example) for materials – but the tutor will discuss these with you before you start any project.

​ALL WELCOME!

FRIDAY 14th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SATURDAY 15th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SUNDAY 16th DECEMBER

Scrumdiddliumptious Afternoon Tea & Live Show
Meet Mr Wonka at the factory gates and enter the magical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Enjoy a delicious afternoon tea immersed in an incredible imagining of Roald Dahl’s most loved story. Watch a fabulous live music and dance spectacle featuring some of Dahl’s most enduring characters. Dance with the characters at the fizzy lifting bubble disco (this will be at the end of the event and is optional).

Menu:
Selection of fingers sandwiches
Wonka bar
Sugar clouds
Selection of delicious cakes and sweet treats
A taste of the Wonka chocolate river!
Tea and coffee
Cascade chocolate fountain (small fee payable)

  • Date & Time: Sun 16th Dec, 11.30am
  • Location: Brunel’s Passenger Shed, BS1 6QH
  • Prices: Adult £28 / Children (1-16) £25* / Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £97.50
  • *Babies in arms under 1 are free, please note there are no high chairs
  • ** Bookings of 6 or less may be on a shared table
  • More details

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Free Film Screening of The Polar Express: Big Screen, Millennium Square
“On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.” A free film screening of the U-rated animated children’s film, The Polar express.

Limited seating so do feel free to bring your own blankets/deckchairs/beanbags. Don’t forget to dress for the weather! Capacity for this screening will be limited, so arrive early to avoid disappointment.

  • 2-4pm
  • FREE
  • Big Screen, Millennium Square, BS1 5DB
  • More details

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

Santa’s Grotto on the Lake: Eastville Park
A magical Christmassy event at Eastville Park. Santa will be visiting and setting up his Grotto at the lakeside, along with his elf helpers and reindeer!

Santa’s Grotto on the Lake is a community event where children can visit Santa and enjoy a ‘Grotto Adventure’ with some fun surprises along the way, plus receive a lovely present, too.

There will also be a Christmas nature craft area where children can enjoy some arty fun, plus games, Selfies with Santa, live music by the lakeside and a funky light show, too!

There will also be a ‘Quiet Session’ for children with autism and others with similar needs at 10-10.30am. Please book in advance on the Santa’s Grotto on the Lake facebook event page.

  • 11am-5pm
  • £3 for Santa’s Grotto, under 3s free
  • Eastville Park, Fishponds Road, BS5 6XA.
  • More details

MONDAY 17th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

TUESDAY 18th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

WEDNESDAY 19th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 20th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

Xmas Gifts & Cards: The Ardagh, Horfield Common
Come and make your own gift tags, cards and decorations in these fun, creative and DIY craft sessions. Sessions take place on Thursday evenings from 6-8.30pm.

Sessions free to attend but places limited. There may be some small costs (for a specific fabric, for example) for materials – but the tutor will discuss these with you before you start any project.

​ALL WELCOME!

FRIDAY 21st DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SATURDAY 22nd DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SUNDAY 23rd DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

WEDNESDAY 26th DECEMBER

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 27th DECEMBER

Stars of Magic: Redgrave Theatre
The sensational “Stars of Magic” returns to the Redgrave Theatre with a brand new family-friendly show. This Christmas seven of the most spellbinding illusionists will be travelling from all over the world to delight and astonish at the most magical time of year.

Marvel at the 2015 “World Champion of Cards”, some hilarious comedy magic, Huang Zheng’s beautiful “air” act and what are without question the most spectacular BIG illusions that we have presented to date.

This is the third annual Stars of Magic show that has been presented at the Redgrave theatre. Previous years have been a complete sell out so make sure to book early before tickets vanish! Suitable for everyone who believes in magic, from age 5-105*

(Premium Plus tickets include a poster and free magic trick).

  • December 27-30 December at the Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, BS8 3LE
  • Shows at 14:30 and 19:30
  • Family ticket (4 tickets) £68, tickets from £17-£32.50
  • Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thestarsofmagic
  • Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiIGxKwDL0
  • Tickets from www.starsofmagic.co.uk

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

FRIDAY 28th DECEMBER

Stars of Magic: Redgrave Theatre
The sensational “Stars of Magic” returns to the Redgrave Theatre with a brand new family-friendly show. This Christmas seven of the most spellbinding illusionists will be travelling from all over the world to delight and astonish at the most magical time of year.

Marvel at the 2015 “World Champion of Cards”, some hilarious comedy magic, Huang Zheng’s beautiful “air” act and what are without question the most spectacular BIG illusions that we have presented to date.

This is the third annual Stars of Magic show that has been presented at the Redgrave theatre. Previous years have been a complete sell out so make sure to book early before tickets vanish! Suitable for everyone who believes in magic, from age 5-105*

(Premium Plus tickets include a poster and free magic trick).

  • December 27-30 December at the Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, BS8 3LE
  • Shows at 14:30 and 19:30
  • Family ticket (4 tickets) £68, tickets from £17-£32.50
  • Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thestarsofmagic
  • Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiIGxKwDL0
  • Tickets from www.starsofmagic.co.uk

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SATURDAY 29th DECEMBER

Stars of Magic: Redgrave Theatre
The sensational “Stars of Magic” returns to the Redgrave Theatre with a brand new family-friendly show. This Christmas seven of the most spellbinding illusionists will be travelling from all over the world to delight and astonish at the most magical time of year.

Marvel at the 2015 “World Champion of Cards”, some hilarious comedy magic, Huang Zheng’s beautiful “air” act and what are without question the most spectacular BIG illusions that we have presented to date.

This is the third annual Stars of Magic show that has been presented at the Redgrave theatre. Previous years have been a complete sell out so make sure to book early before tickets vanish! Suitable for everyone who believes in magic, from age 5-105*

(Premium Plus tickets include a poster and free magic trick).

  • December 27-30 December at the Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, BS8 3LE
  • Shows at 14:30 and 19:30
  • Family ticket (4 tickets) £68, tickets from £17-£32.50
  • Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thestarsofmagic
  • Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiIGxKwDL0
  • Tickets from www.starsofmagic.co.uk

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Festive Fairy Door Trail: Blaise Castle House Museum
Free Festive Fairy Door Trail at Blaise Castle House Museum. Behind the tiny wooden fairy doors hidden throughout the museum children can discover secret worlds, all of which contain wonderful wintery festive scenes.

Children will have fun following the magical festive trail whilst exploring the interesting rooms and eccentric collections of Blaise Museum and will also enjoy playing in the museum’s Victorian toy room, looking at the interesting museum’s collections and dressing-up in special costumes!

  • 10am-4pm
  • Free (donations welcome)
  • Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Road, BS10 7QS.
  • More details

SUNDAY 30th DECEMBER

Stars of Magic: Redgrave Theatre
The sensational “Stars of Magic” returns to the Redgrave Theatre with a brand new family-friendly show. This Christmas seven of the most spellbinding illusionists will be travelling from all over the world to delight and astonish at the most magical time of year.

Marvel at the 2015 “World Champion of Cards”, some hilarious comedy magic, Huang Zheng’s beautiful “air” act and what are without question the most spectacular BIG illusions that we have presented to date.

This is the third annual Stars of Magic show that has been presented at the Redgrave theatre. Previous years have been a complete sell out so make sure to book early before tickets vanish! Suitable for everyone who believes in magic, from age 5-105*

(Premium Plus tickets include a poster and free magic trick).

  • December 27-30 December at the Redgrave Theatre, Percival Rd, BS8 3LE
  • Shows at 14:30 and 19:30
  • Family ticket (4 tickets) £68, tickets from £17-£32.50
  • Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thestarsofmagic
  • Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiIGxKwDL0
  • Tickets from www.starsofmagic.co.uk

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

WEDNESDAY 2nd JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 3rd JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

FRIDAY 4th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SATURDAY 5th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SUNDAY 6th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

Beasty Baby presented by Theatre-Rites
Using an inspired mix of puppetry and live music, Theatre-Rites creates a funny and magical shared experience for the whole family, to warm up those cold winter days.

Deep in the forest, in a wintry land, lives a gorgeously grizzly Beasty Baby. Mayhem and laughter wait around every corner as three people embark on a wild adventure to bring up this mischievous and totally loveable child.

  • Thu 6th December – Sat 6th January
  • Various daytime performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation: ages 3-6 and their families
  • Running time 50mins
  • Tickets £12
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

MONDAY 7th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

TUESDAY 8th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

WEDNESDAY 9th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 10th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

FRIDAY 11th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SATURDAY 12th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SUNDAY 13th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

MONDAY 14th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

TUESDAY 15th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

WEDNESDAY 16th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

THURSDAY 17th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

FRIDAY 18th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SATURDAY 19th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE

SUNDAY 20th JANUARY

The Borrowers, a Tobacco Factory Theatres production
This Christmas the Factory Theatre transforms into a giant adventure playground to tell the charmingly irreverent story of The Borrowers, based on the much loved novel by Mary Norton.

Below the floorboards of a large house in Bristol, we are plunged into the quirky, wonky, miniature world of young Arrietty and her family of Borrowers. Making use of anything and everything they find ‘upstairs’, from cotton buds to crisp packets, string to Subutteo players, the Borrowers are the original up-cyclers.

However their quiet existence is torn apart by the arrival of a family of Human Beans and soon the quiet ticking of the grandfather clock is replaced by Hoovers, TVs and the sound of Tom Jones on the radio. Arrietty longs to see what life is like for the new family of giants and her friendship with the eight year old Eddie is the opportunity to do just that.

With an original script by Bea Roberts (Little Mermaid, the egg) and directed by Nik Partridge (The New Adventures of Snow Mouse, Travelling Light), formerly Director in Residence at Tobacco Factory Theatres, this re-telling of a classic childhood favourite will set imaginations alight this Christmas.

  • Thu 29 November – Sun 20 January
  • Various performance times (see website for more details)
  • Age recommendation 6+
  • Running time 2hrs (inc. interval)
  • Tickets From £12 (limited availability)
  • BOOK TICKETS HERE
Advertisements

2 responses to “What’s On”

  1. Pingback: What’s on in & near Bishopston on Saturday 25th June! | Bishopston Mum·

  2. Pingback: What’s on for Families in & near Bishopston in September | Bishopston Mum·

Leave a Reply

Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in:

Gravatar
WordPress.com Logo

You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Google+ photo

You are commenting using your Google+ account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Twitter picture

You are commenting using your Twitter account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Facebook photo

You are commenting using your Facebook account. ( Log Out /  Change )

Cancel

Connecting to %s