These first small steps allow Bristol Old Vic to begin its road to recovery, with May 17 the current official date for indoor performances to begin across the country.
Bristol Old Vic's scenic artists and stage carpenters have put their skills to good use this month. They have been busy creating 17 'beach hut' style cabins to welcome the public back to King Street next week - inspired by the bright houses of Totterdown and decorated with a touch of theatrical magic!
Each hut can shelter a group of six , creating a socially distanced haven outside the historic venue for those who have been eagerly waiting to grab a drink with friends in town. Each cabin is themed around a production from the theatre's 255-year history; from Peter O'Toole's iconic Hamlet of the 1950s, right up to the theatre's recent West End hit productions Touching the Void and The Grinning Man. Memorabilia was sourced thanks to the theatre's extensive archive held at Bristol University's Theatre Collection, giving a small insight into the theatre's extraordinary survival story and connection to the city. The theatre bar will be providing a selection of craft beers from Left Handed Giant, local ciders, coffee, tea, snacks and more from its Bar & Café menu. Plus pies, sides and snacks from Bristol's favourite, Pieminister pies, can be delivered straight to your table! Opening times are 12noon-11pm (Tue to Sat) and 12noon - 6pm (on Sun).Opening Times:
12 Noon-11pm (Tue-Sat); 12noon- 6pm (Sun)
The King Street Cabins will open to the public from Tue 13 Apr.
(soft opening on Mon 12 Apr)
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