Tobacco Factory Theatres

    At Tobacco Factory Theatres, we provide a home of welcome and wonder for creative adventures and human connection, for incredible theatre and opportunities to learn and exchange ideas.

    A collage of shows coming to Tobacco Factory Theatres in Autumn/Winter 2026/27

    Autumn and Winter 26/27

    What's On This Season

    Browse the shows coming to Tobacco Factory Theatres this season.
    Niplash

    show / Factory Theatre

    Niplash

    20 Oct

    Part memoir, part cultural commentary, Niplash explores the mixed messages, societal pressures, and emotional contradictions around infant feeding.
    Aftermirth - September 2026

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    Aftermirth – October 2026

    21 Oct

    Aftermirth is an adult comedy club that you can bring your baby to.
    How Soon Is Now 2

    show / Factory Theatre

    How Soon Is Now?

    22 Oct - 24 Oct 2026

    Set to a live soundtrack of 90’s classics, How Soon is Now? is an indie musical about mates, music...
    One Man Poe

    show / Spielman Theatre

    One Man Poe

    30 Oct - 31 Oct 2026

    Using Poe’s original text from the 1840s, one actor faithfully brings his words to life on stage.
    Romeo and Juliet 28

    show / BRISTOL OLD VIC THEATRE SCHOOL

    Romeo and Juliet

    31 Oct - 07 Nov 2026

    Bristol Old Vic Theatre School are proud to present their 3rd Year BA Acting Students’ production of Romeo and...
    The Lower Depths 2

    show /

    The Lower Depths

    12 Nov - 14 Nov 2026

    Bristol School of Acting present The Lower Depths by Maxim Gorky
    A Christmas Carol 1

    show / TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES

    A Christmas Carol

    20 Nov - 09 Jan 2027

    This festive season, gather close and join us for A Christmas Carol which blazes with ghosts, grit and generosity....
    The Factory Singers: Christmas Extravaganza

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    The Factory Singers: Christmas Extravaganza

    07 Dec

    Factory Singers Christmas Extravaganza! Our community choir present the perfect evening of songs to get you in the festive...
    Little Snowy Hare

    show / Spielman Theatre

    Little Snowy Hare

    03 Dec - 03 Jan 2027

    Little Snowy Hare is a magical wintery adventure for children aged 2–5 and their grown-ups. 
    It's Begining To Look A Lot Like Quizmas

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    It’s Begining To Look A Lot Like Quizmas

    03 Dec - 05 Jan 2027

    Ah, Christmas. A time for good will, peace on earth and absolutely crushing your friends and family in a...
    Scraps: Christmas Leftovers

    show / Spielman Theatre

    Scraps: Christmas Leftovers

    20 Dec - 22 Dec 2026

    From the makers of SCRAPS, an original production full of sketch, dance, lip sync and clowning.

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    Casey Lloyd in character as Brad Habits for WWG: GURTmania

    News / 09 October 2026

    West Country Connections: GURT Production’s Casey Lloyd

    This season we’re celebrating the Bristol and West Country theatre makers bringing productions to TFT. In the first of...
    CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: A Christmas Carol 6

    Post / 07 October 2026

    CAST ANNOUNCEMENT: A Christmas Carol

    We are thrilled to announce the cast for our upcoming production of A Christmas Carol – complete with two...
    A collage of images related to Christmas at TFT

    News / 04 October 2026

    Christmas at Tobacco Factory Theatres

    Our 2026 Christmas programme Family favourites, comedy quizzes, songs, sketches and storytelling – welcome to Christmas 2026 at Tobacco...