Darling buds of Mayfest
Ever-eclectic performance extravaganza Mayfest forays forth for its tenth outing this year. Steve Wright immerses himself. “Angry, exhilarated, depressed, delirious, panicked, betrayed, exploited and joyous.” There you are: a…
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The Interview: Martin Palmer
The writer and conservationist explains the ancient secrets behind every day Bristol to Mike White. Having the name ‘Palmer’ means that my family were professional pilgrims. We turned up one day, back from the Holy Land, bearing…11.04.2012 READ MORE -
The interview: Becca Gill and Jay Kerry
Founders and artistic directors of immersive theatre mavericks Mercurial Wrestler. As artists and as humans we are fascinated by interpreting the world around us and cognitively establishing how our experiences create our…30.03.2012 READ MORE
FILM
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Thor blimey!
It’s got a ridiculous title, and represents something of a gamble for the beleaguered suits at Disney, who’ve invested $4 billion in the Marvel franchise. But worry not. ‘Marvel Avengers Assemble’ is actually pretty good. Robin…23.04.2012 READ MORE
MUSIC
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Dry your eyes, mate
Because the prospects for Crybaby are looking distinctly rosy, says Julian Owen. Chances are strong you’ll already have heard Crybaby. The debut single picked up airplay all over the shop, a lonesomely crooning voice set against…23.04.2012 READ MORE
PERFORMANCE & COMEDY
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Prime cuts
This year’s budding directors at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School make their bow at the Alma this month with their takes on four modern classics. Steve Wright needs some direction. It’s a formula that’s won us over each spring for…20.04.2012 READ MORE
FOOD & DRINK
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Sunny side up
Melissa Blease wants to eat outside The sun has got his hat on! Grab your shades, slick on the sunscreen and turn every day into a staycation – it’s time to eat alfresco at Bristol and Bath’s brightest suntrap hotspots. JACKS…20.04.2012 READ MORE
LIFESTYLE
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Learn, baby, learn
Adult Learning takes to the podium from Sat 12-Fri 18 May. Anna Britten digs out a biro. “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it,” said Pablo Picasso. He knew that one of the…17.04.2012 READ MORE
CLUBS
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Simple pleasures
Bristol’s Simple Things is back for its second year. Ben Wright is glad there’s at least one festival he can go to without taking a tent. In 2008, after five incredible years, the team behind Venn Festival called it a day, but…17.04.2012 READ MORE
ART
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Affordable Art Fair
Tenth anniversary edition of this estimable art fair, launched in Bristol back in 2002 before spreading to London and worldwide. 55 galleries will be on hand with a huge selection of paintings, sculpture, photography and prints…20.04.2012 READ MORE
CITY GUIDES
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THIS MONTH
Festival of Ideas
The thinkfest picks up pace, exploring cities as centres for anti-capitalist struggle, heading off on a walking tour through Bristol’s sacred sites and even explaining why there is no 'you' inside your head at all. VARIOUS VENUES, BRISTOL, ONGOING.
The Dictator
Controversy-hungry Borat Baron Cohen returns as a massively wealthy tyrant to take a ham-fisted swipe at self-styled despots, America and all of us, with cringe-inducing results. IN CINEMAS, FRI 18 MAY.
Rave on Avon
BrisFest’s club-hopping all-nighter Rave on Avon is now a stand-alone event, with an exhausting dose of dance music running rampant across more than eight venues around Stokes Croft. STOKES CROFT, BRISTOL, SAT 19 MAY.
Bath Fringe Festival
A 17-day spree of performance and creativity of all descriptions (with a definite leaning towards the odd and unexpected), filling dozens of Bath’s best venues. VARIOUS VENUES, BATH, FRI 25 MAY-SUN 10 JUNE.
Bath International Music Festival
From the spine-tingling jazz of Courtney Pine to the dark magic of Angela Carter’s vivid imaginings, the BIMF continues to push boundaries way beyond classical – though there’s still plenty of that too. VARIOUS VENUES, BATH, WED 30 MAY-SUN 10 JUNE.
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