Part of Bristol’s charm are the quirky, tucked-away little
theatres that I seem to come across sporadically every now and then. No
exception is the fantastic Bierkeller located in the city centre that opened
only a year and a half ago. Slightly bigger than the likes of The Wardrobe and
The Alma Tavern, this theatre gives an arguably edgier feel to its shows and
has a capacity of 400.
On meeting the Artistic Director Alex MacMillan, he was
eagerly telling me that it is in fact the last Bierkeller that remains and
their stage, the very same one that sits there today, has played host to the Stone Roses amongst other big names. His enthusiasm for his theatre was in
keeping with the general Bristol theatre vibe, and The Bierkeller is as
friendly as they come.
The auditorium being their only downfall, I was reliably
informed that they are soon to receive tiered seating from The Tobacco Factory
which will hugely improve the experience. From university shows, professional
theatre to improv and more, The Bierkeller has a busy schedule of
entertainment, unsurprisingly booked up until November already.
If you’re in a theatre-going mood and stuck for options, don’t
forget to check out the Bierkeller website. There’s a plethora of performances
going on and a bar that serves bizarre cocktails named after them.
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