Bristol Old Vic Opens First Heritage Exhibition On The Magic Of Christmas
By: Stephi Wild
This Christmas, Bristol Old Vic is inviting you to "Feast Your Eyes" on its first-ever heritage exhibition exploring the magic and wonder of Christmas through the ages.
Bristol Old Vic has been presenting a heritage offering of tours, interactive exhibits and digital installations since it threw open the doors of its newly refurbished front of house in 2018. This major redevelopment not only welcomed the city back to the theatre once more, but also brought its unique 253-year history to life in its own theatrical way. "Feast Your Eyes" is the first of a series of temporary exhibitions which will explore a range of themes and topics related to the audiences and productions that have been part of Bristol Old Vic's story for centuries. Amy Spreadbury, Heritage Engagement Manager said: "We noticed as we looked through hundreds of Christmas shows, that certain aspects kept reappearing through time; the stagecraft, the magic, the messages of hope and goodwill and the way the audiences come away transformed by the experience. We wanted to create an exhibition that honoured this unique part of Christmas and to offer people the chance to relive some of their favourite memories from Christmas shows of the past - but we wanted to make sure it was done in a theatrical way and placed the audience right at the heart of it."To find out more about Bristol Old Vic's heritage offers and guided tours, visit: www.bristololdvic.org.uk/heritage

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