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.

    FesTFTy

    Festive Shows & Activities at TFT

    It’s that magical time of year—let’s call it FesTFTy time! ??
    After last year’s record-breaking festive fun, TFT is back with an in-house co-production and two fantastic shows you won’t want to miss! And just to add some extra sparkle, our Factory Singers will be performing a merry mix of modern hits and classic holiday tunes to keep the festive vibes flowing.
    Hansel & Gretel

    show / TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES AND NEW INTERNATIONAL ENCOUNTER CO-PRODUCTION

    Hansel & Gretel

    28 Nov - 19 Jan 2025

    Following last year’s record-breaking Christmas hit, Oliver Twist, our Factory Theatre will be transformed this year into a magical...
    Me…

    show / Little Angel Theatre

    Me…

    05 Dec - 05 Jan 2025

    The world is a very big place, but although baby penguin may be small his family know he’s the...
    A Christmas Carol

    show / LIVING SPIT

    A Christmas Carol

    09 Dec - 05 Jan 2025

    A feast of festive foolery that’ll have you splitting your sprouts with laughter.
    Factory Singers Christmas Extravaganza!

    show / GET INVOLVED AT TOBACCO FACTORY THEATRES

    Factory Singers Christmas Extravaganza!

    02 Dec

    Join us in the warmth as our community choir sing some winter songs with a twist. 
    Painting by Numbers

    show / Pea Bien Theatre - formerly Dumb Found Theatre

    Painting by Numbers

    30 Nov

    A comedy theatre show about what it means to be an artist - and the struggle to be taken...
    The Ancient Oak of Baldor

    show / Frozen Light

    The Ancient Oak of Baldor

    29 Jan - 30 Jan 2025

    A multi-sensory experience for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities and their companions.
    Shell Suit Cher: Believe In Bingo

    show / Tracey Collins

    Shell Suit Cher: Believe In Bingo

    31 Jan - 01 Feb 2025

    A hilarious musical comedy bingo show not to be missed! 
    Micky Overman: Hold On

    show /

    Micky Overman: Hold On

    18 Jan - 08 Feb 2025

    Ahir Shah: Ends

    show /

    Ahir Shah: Ends

    09 Feb

    Bull

    show / Mesh Theatre Company

    Bull

    11 Feb - 12 Feb 2025

    Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

    show / Bristol Ensemble

    Vivaldi Four Seasons by Candlelight

    15 Feb

    Claytime 1

    show / Indefinite Articles

    Claytime

    18 Feb - 22 Feb 2025

    A place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations.
    The Winter's Tale 1

    show / A Tobacco Factory Theatres Production

    The Winter’s Tale

    20 Feb - 29 Mar 2025

    One of William Shakespeare's final plays, The Winter’s Tale fuses comedy, romance and tragedy in this profound story of...
    Learning to Fly 1

    show /

    Learning to Fly

    28 Feb

    James Rowland

    Get Involved

    DISCOVER. LEARN. IGNITE. Get Involved invites you to dive deeper, to ask questions, to take some time for yourself, to…

    BSA

    We are thrilled to announce a new season of theatre productions from Bristol School of Acting.

    For Adults

    News & BlogMore

    6 Theatre Christmas Gift Ideas That’ll Wow Your Loved Ones

    Post / 28 November 2024

    6 Theatre Christmas Gift Ideas That will Wow Your Loved Ones

    This holiday season, why not gift something truly special and memorable? At Tobacco Factory Theatres, we have a variety...
    Robin Belfield joins Creative Team for Tobacco Factory Theatres’ The Winter’s Tale 2

    Post / 25 November 2024

    Robin Belfield joins Creative Team for Tobacco Factory Theatres’ The Winter’s Tale

    Tobacco Factory Theatres is thrilled to announce that theatre director and writer Robin Belfield has joined Heidi Vaughan’s creative...
    Rehearsals begin for Hansel & Gretel

    News / 05 November 2024

    Rehearsals begin for Hansel & Gretel

    Tobacco Factory Theatres (TFT) have started rehearsals for their main house festive production of Hansel & Gretel which runs...

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    Tobacco Factory Theatres has forged an inspirational path to becoming one of the country’s most respected venues in little over 10 years. Find out more about our history and who we are today.

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