One of my big loves is theatre; and where’s a better place to be as a theatre-lover than Bristol? This arty
(and studenty) city has much to boast of; there are so many quirky and exciting
theatres and one of my favourites is The Wardrobe located above the White Bear
on St Michael’s Hill.
This intimate and endearing theatre
can only seat about 50 but manages to charm its audiences through a good mix of
comedy and independent shows on their way up (The fantastically promising Tap Tap Theatre production company are
finding their first successes at the Wardrobe). I was lucky enough to meet one
of its directors, Matthew Whittle to discuss the incredible success of the toddler-aged
Wardrobe Theatre and how it got such a strong reputation. Learning about its
journey from humble beginnings was fascinating, and I was charmed by its simple
ethos; to create accessible and affordable theatre that supports new and local
talent.
The theatre has regular shows in
the style of soap operas and plays host to the University of Bristol Drama
societies fortnightly. However, it seems to me that their growing reputation is
spreading even further, having staged Russell Howard recently and they even
have Ed Rapley on the programme for this season.
If you fancy a break from the
usual cinema trip and you don’t want to stretch to Hippodrome prices, why not
head down to the Wardrobe Theatre where every show promises to be less than £5
and the after party is just down a few stairs.
Where? 133 St Michael's Hill, High Kingsdown, BS2 8BS
How Much? All shows under £5
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