News, events and schools' information for families across Bristol

The Redgrave Theatre in Clifton, Bristol, is set to offer a really impressive season of productions for 2022 that will appeal to children, families and mums, dads and carers looking for an evening out.

Among the family productions are –

  • The Night Sky Show (5 February), a spectacular astronomy show for all ages! Learn about the constellations, stars, planets and the deeper cosmos. The sheer scale of the universe and the mythology and stories of the night sky. 
The Night Sky Show
  • Dear Zoo (19-23 Feb), a real family favourite for ages two years and upwards.
Dear Zoo
  • The Three Billy Goats Gruff (25 February), a perfect half-term treat complete with catchy songs, funky dances to clap along to and a rapping Troll.
The Three Billy Goats Gruff
  • Exciting Science (6 March), offering a brand new, exciting and educational show for ages from four years and upwards, with fun and fact-filled experiments, including a volcanic eruption and turning a vacuum cleaner into a missile launcher.
Exciting Science
  • The Smartest Giant in Town (23-24 March), a wonderful retelling of the Julia Donaldson classic brought to life in a musical, puppet-filled adventure.
The Smartest Giant In Town
  • The Gruffalo (22-24 July), songs, laughs and monstrous fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups.
The Gruffalo
  • Milkshake Live! (30 July), join Paddington, Daisy & Ollie, Milo, Noddy, Pip and Posy, Blue’s Clues & You! and of course Milkshake! Monkey for an unforgettable family time at Milkshake Monkey’s Musical! 
Milkshake Live!

For those evenings when you have a babysitter booked, there’s also a great range of shows for grown-ups, including –

  • Carpenters Gold, featuring the musical brilliance of Richard and Karen Carpenter (30 January)
  • Sindhu Vee, Alphabet (19 Feb)
  • Reginald D Hunter, Bombe Shuffleur (24 Feb)
  • Ray Mears, We Are Nature (5 March)
Ed Byrne
  • Ed Byrne, If I’m Honest (20 March)
  • Lee Mack’s Desert Island Comedy Flicks (27 March)

There’s even the opportunity to buy gift vouchers to share the joy of live theatre with friends and family!

To find out more about upcoming productions at the Redgrave Theatre, click here