Bristol
Established in 1766, the much-respected Old Vic is the longest continuously running theatre in the English-speaking world, and has just had a £12.5m…
Must-see entertainment in Bristol, Bath & Somerset
Bath
Clattering down the stairs to this basement drinking conjures a slight sense of heading into a speakeasy. It's dispelled on arrival – a cool soundtrack,…
Bath
Bath's historic theatre dates back 200 years. Major touring productions appear in the main auditorium and smaller shows take place in the Ustinov Studio.
Bristol
There's live music most nights of the week at the Fringe, a convivial low-key local that draws a discerning crowd of often older music fans. It's…
Bristol
Bristol's digital-media centre has a three-screen, art-house cinema. Regular film-related events include talks and the Encounters Festival in September.
Bristol
A lively gig-pub favoured by indie artists. Past performers include Oasis, Muse and Radiohead.
Bath
Bath's main music venue keeps the crowds happy with a musical diet of indie, electro pop, punk, metal, club classics, DJ sets and cheesy hits.
Exmoor National Park
A bijou (68-seat), beautifully old-fashioned movie house in which an usher with a torch will show you to your seat.
Bath
Bath's excellent art-house cinema screens fringe films and foreign-language flicks in art deco surrounds.
Bristol
Bristol's historic concert hall now has a gleaming five-floor annexe. Performers include rock, pop, folk and jazz bands, plus classical musicians and big…
Bath
Renowned comedy venue featuring touring shows and the sell-out Krater Saturday Comedy Club. Also live music, bingo and discos.
