Performances & Events

Events at St Paul's Church, Portland Square
Tues 20 - Fri 23 May  - LOST…and FOUND, “A Tumble in the Jungle!” A circus theatre performance by Circomedia’s 2ndyear BTEC students.    Circomedia’s graduating BTEC Performance students invite you to join them for their end of year show which this year will take you on a journey into the heart of the rainforest.   The spacious interior of St Paul’s church is being transformed into a tropical rainforest complete with wild animal and plant life.  Crazy characters and local wildlife explore old ruins and the odd plane crash, the forest has plenty of surprises in store for its visitors.  Will they ever escape…do they want to?  Showcase performances of juggling, acrobatics and trapeze are woven around a central story to create a show with thrills, laughs and drama. All shows at 7.30pm. Tickets £6, £5 concs call 0117 924 7615 (9.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri) or book online:
Mon 26th & Tue 27th May 8pm - Astronomy for Insects by BlackSkyWhite Moscow based BlackSkyWhite’s performances are always awesome, magical sights - an alarming clash of beauty and terror. In a cacophony of light, sound and dazzling physicality this astonishing company reflect reality through distorting mirrors, and dare to travel the fragile line between reality and illusion; our inner and outer worlds. Astronomy For Insects is an extraordinary, unnerving dance macabre. It’s about the cracks and secret entrances in the world of humans. It is about blind windows and doors that are forever locked. It is about realising that the road from the centre of a big city to the edge of the world is really much shorter than it seems. In Astronomy for Insects we witness the free-fall logic of our unconscious; a sci-fi world of ominous characters, giant columns of light, and thrumming sound that sends shivers up your spine. “The overall effect is poignant, terrifying, exhilarating – leaving audiences gasping, and leaping to the their feet to cheer.” Daily Telegraph “A show which illuminates the term ‘total theatre’: the costumes, lighting, music and movement blend so seamlessly into a language we all recognise in our deepest emotions and most profound fears.” British Theatre Guide Directed by Dimitry Aryupin www.blackskywhite.ru Tickets: £12, concessions £9 - Box Office 0117 902 0344 Part of Mayfest 2008 www.mayfestbristol.co.uk
Fri 13th to Sat 14th & Weds 18th – Sat 21st June - SHOP-APOCALYPSE - Circomedia's End of Year Show A large international cast of acrobats, aerialists, jugglers and comedians from Circomedia’s renowned professional course take a look at the cornucopia of desires that tempt us into the world of sales. Forget Cabot Circus, this is the real thing! Using a dazzling array of circus skills in and around Circomedia’s uniquely beautiful 18th century church, this is the first show created specifically using the architecture, history and function of this remarkable building - expect the unexpected! So come to the temple of shopping - your prayers will be answered, our services will cover every need. You will know heavenly bodies, juggling for hymn and hers, kneel down and stand-up comedy, and why are the choir such good flyers.   All shows at 8pm. Tickets £10 , £8 concs call 0117 924 7615 (Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm) or book online:

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