Bristol Links : Theatre

• The Western Opera Players

  Amateur musical theatre club. Details of past and forthcoming productions, also membership information.

  www.westernoperaplayers.co.uk/

• Avon Association of Drama

  A voluntary organisation supporting amateur theatre in the area of the former county of Avon. Details of membership and members' forthcoming productions and training workshops.

  www.avondrama.org.uk/

• University of Bristol Theatre Collection

  A research centre for students interested in any aspect of theatre and performance. Details of exhibitions, archive holdings and contact information.

  www.bristol.ac.uk/theatrecollection/

• St Albans Players

  Amateur dramatic group based in Westbury Park. Site includes details of next production and map.

  www.stalbansplayers.org.uk

• Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

  Professional vocational training for actors, designers, technicians and directors. Course information, prospectus and application form.

  www.oldvic.ac.uk/

• Circus Maniacs School of Circus Arts

  Full-time professional circus school also offering short courses. Site includes class calendar and timetable, venue hire and contact details.

  www.circusmaniacs.com/

• Storybox Theatre

  Touring theatre company that produces puppet shows for both children and adults. Background, productions, schools service and appearances at international festivals.

  www.storyboxtheatre.co.uk/

• Wickham Theatre

  The base of the University of Bristol Drama Department with a term time programme of student work and visiting small scale theatre companies.

  www.bris.ac.uk/drama/theatre/

• Desperate Men

  Locally based international street theatre company. Includes details of past and forthcoming productions, animations and personnel.

  www.desperatemen.com

• Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory

  An acclaimed professional theatre company based in Bristol, England.

  www.sattf.org.uk/

• Bristol Opera

  Semi-professional group producing based in Horfield. Details of past and future productions, joining details, booking and company aims.

  www.bristolopera.org.uk/

• The Kelvin Players

  Large drama group based in Bristol, England, with own studio premises. Non-professional company, with several productions during each year.

  www.kelvinplayers.co.uk/

• Ecumaniacs Pantomime Group

  Whitchurch, Bristol. Information on this pantomime group includes past and current productions as well as contact information.

  www.martynhicks.co.uk/panto/

• Tobacco Factory Theatre

  Based in Bedminster, South Bristol's only theatre space, presenting a regular programme of professional theatre. Contact information and forthcoming productions.

  www.tobaccofactory.com/

• QEH Theatre

  Medium scale venue with a varied programme of visiting theatre companies and music. Booking details, history and contact information.

  www.qehbristol.co.uk/

• University of Bristol Department of Drama

  Providing professional training for actors and directors in theatre, film and television. Details of curriculum, productions and research.

  www.bristol.ac.uk/drama/

• Massey, Tim

  Local playwright: details of past productions including script extracts, press coverage, programmes, pictures and video.

  www.timmassey.co.uk/

• Full Beam Visual Theatre

  Locally based touring company aiming to produce devised performances combining, puppetry, mask and live action. Contact details and reviews of shows.

  www.geocities.com/puppetville/fullbeam.html

• Show of Strength Theatre Company

  Professional company based in South Bristol, performing new writing and "undiscovered" plays: contact details, past and future productions and booking information.

  showofstrength.org.uk/

• Travelling Light Theatre Company

  Bristol-based company producing drama for young audiences. Press information, contact details, history and tour schedules.

  www.travlight.co.uk/