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Bristol shows just announced

	New shows and productions added to the theatre guide this week include....
	Evita at the Hippodrome on July 21st to August 2nd - musical Cabaret at the Hippodrome on September 15th to 20th - musical Can't Smile Without You at the Hippodrome on September 22nd to 27th - musical Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician at the Colston Hall on October 11th & December 6th - comedy Steve Coogan at the Colston Hall on October 17th & 18th - comedy Russell Howard at the Colston Hall on November 6th - comedy Frankie Boyle at the Colston Hall on November 23rd - comedy Disney's Beauty & The Beast at the Hippodrome on Dec 3rd to 6th - musical Witches Of Eastwick at the Hippodrome on March 23rd to 28th - musical Lord Of The Dance at the Hippodrome on December 1st to 6th 2009 - irish dance show
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Bristol Hippodrome Highlights

	Between May 7th to 11th, Beauty and the Beast on Ice at the Hippodrome. The world renowned Russian Ice Stars return with a dazzling new production of Beauty and the Beast on Ice. Thrill a minute skating combines with stunning choreography and a brilliant new musical score to recreate this magical tale in a stage extravaganza that will captivate young and old alike. Below are the other Bristol Hippodrome highlights coming up:
	The Complete Works Of William Shakespeare (Abridged) - May 1st - comedy The Meat Loaf Trilogy - May 2nd - tribute show Simon Amstell - May 3rd - comedy Sinatra - May 12th to 17th - musical tribute Paul Merton Impro Chums - May 20th - comedy Thomas The Tank Engine - May 23th to 25th - family show Aspects Of Love - May 27th to 31st - musical Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour - June 13th to 15th - musical Beyond The Barricade - June 17th - musical Fiddler On The Roof - June 3rd to 7th - musical That'll Be The Day - June 8th - rock'n'roll Playhouse Disney Live! On Tour - June 13th - family show Oh What A Night - June 18th to 21st - musical Treasure Island - July 1st to 5th - family play Disney's High School Musical - July 7th to 19th - family musical Evita - July 21st to August 2nd - musical Hello, Dolly! - August 4th to 9th - musical Abba Mania - August 10th - musical tribute Rupert The Bear - Follow The Magic - CANCELLED!!! - August 11th & 12th - kids show Elvis On Tour - August 16th - musical tribute Footloose - August 29th to September 9th - musical Colin Fry - September 8th - mediumship One Night of Queen - September 10th - family musical CBeebies At The Theatre - September 11th to 13th - kids show Cabaret - September 15th to 20th - musical Can't Smile Without You - September 22nd to 27th - musical Moody Blues - September 28th - rock Seven Brides For Seven Brothers - Sept 30th to Oct 4th- musical Tosca - October 9th to 11th - opera Sally Morgan - October 17th - mediumship Nelson Riddle Orchestra - October 18th - jazz music Manon - October 22nd to 26th - ballet The Mighty Boosh - EXTRA DATES!!! - October 27th & 30th - comedy Salome - April 15th 2009 - opera Disney's Beauty & The Beast - December 3rd to 6th - musical Witches Of Eastwick - March 23rd to 28th - musical The Elixir Of Love - April 16th & 18th 2009 - opera The Marriage Of Figaro - April 17th 2009 - opera Lord Of The Dance - December 1st to 6th 2009 - irish dance show | what's on at the Hippodrome - click here |

Colston Hall Highlights

	On May 17th, Joe Satriani takes centre stage at Colston Hall. Joe Satriani has been a worldwide guitar hero since his 1986 breakthrough album, Surfing With The Alien. Over 10-million albums and CD’s later, in addition to 13 Grammy nominations including this year for his latest studio release Super Colossal, Joe continues to push the envelope of modern rock guitar playing. Below are the other highlights at Colston Hall:
	Steve Earle - June 12th - american folk Russell Watson - June 17th - opera singer Hucknall - A Tribute To Bobby - June 29th - tribute act Queensryche - June 24th - metal Status Quo - October 1st - rock Jimmy Carr - Joke Technician - October 11th & December 6th - comedy Steve Coogan - October 17th & 18th - comedy Russell Howard - November 6th - comedy Motorhead - November 18th - metal Jools Holland & His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra - Nov 21st - blues Frankie Boyle - November 23rd - comedy Jason Donovan - December 17th - pop | what's on at the Colston Hall - click here |

Bristol Old Vic Highlights

	Bristol Old Vic is currently closed for refurbishment until December 2008.
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St George's Bristol Highlights

On April 4th, Kathryn Williams & Neill MacColl perform at St. George's, Bristol. One of the UK's favourite new-folk performers, Mercury-nominated singer-songwriter Kathryn Williams has perfected the art of the iron fist in the velvet glove, a peculiarly English voice whose volcanic passion, fury and humour are essayed in a glass-clear voice of hushed intimacy. Below are highlights at St Geogre's, Bristol: Maggini Quartet, Robert Plane & David Pyatt - April 11th - classical - April 13th - folk Balanescu Quartet: Film & Music - April 16th - classical Sheila Chandra - April 19th - acoustic Hal Ketchum - CANCELLED!!! - April 28th - country | what's on at the St George's - click here |

Tobacco Factory Highlights

	From March 20th to April 26th, Hamlet can be seen at the Tobacco Factory. Hamlet, perhaps the most famous tragedy in the language, turns a new face to every decade. More than any other Shakespeare play it absorbs and reflects our immediate concerns, our profoundest experience of what it is to be a human being. Other Tobacco Factory highlights coming up are:
	Michael McIntyre - May 5th - comedy Tim Vine - May 6th & 7th - comedy Nivea funny Women Awards - May 25th - comedy Daniel Kitson - June 1st - comedy
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Carling Academy Bristol Highlights

	Below are the other main highlights coming up at the Carling Academy Bristol:
	We Are Scientists - April 23rd - indie Lightspeed Champion - April 26th - indie Alabama 3 - April 27th - americana The Wombats - May 5th - indie pop The Charlatans - May 13th - indie legends The Bluetones - May 18th - indie Hadouken - May 19th - nu-rave Public Enemy - May 21st - hiphop legends Terrorvision - May 23rd - indie rock De La Soul - May 26th - hiphop legends Morcheeba - May 19th - ambient music Dead Kennedys - May 27th - punk The Pigeon Detectives - May 28th - indie Robyn - June 12th - dance music Morcheeba - June 17th - ambient The Stranglers - November 22nd - punk
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Family Shows in Bristol

	We feel that it is important to inform our users of family shows coming up in Bristol and with school holidays always seeming to be upon us, the kids need something to do. Going to the theatre as a family or with a group of kids is a great day out. Our family pages cater for people who want to book tickets for shows, plays and productions aimed at families & children. Some of the highlights are listed below:
	Beauty & The Beast at the Bristol Hippodrome on May 7th to 11th Thomas & Friends Live! On Stage at the Bristol Hippodrome on May 23rd to 25th Treasure Island at the Bristol Hippodrome on July 1st to 5th Disney's High School Musical at the Hippodrome on July 7th to 19th '08 CBeebies At The Theatre at the Bristol Hippodrome on September 11th to 13th
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