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	Bristol Old Vic - Local producing theatre company based at the Theatre Royal: information about the performance spaces, history, booking information and forthcoming productions.
	Wickham Theatre - The base of the University of Bristol Drama Department with a term time program of student work and visiting small scale theatre companies.
	QEH Theatre - Medium scale venue with a varied programme of visiting theatre companies and music. Booking details, history and contact information.
	Headley Players - Amateur drama group based in Headley Park. Details of past and present productions, also contact information.
	The Kelvin Players - Amateur drama group with own studio premises. Details of past and forthcoming productions, membership and contact information.
	St Mary's Players - Non-professional Musical Theatre Society based in Fishponds. Details of past and present shows and membership information.
	Whitchurch Players - Local dramatic group performing two shows per year. Details of shows past and future and membership information.
	Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory - Local professional theatre company producing regular seasons in Bedminster. Booking details, sponsorship and past productions.
	Travelling Light Theatre Company - Locally based company producing drama for young audiences. Press information, contact details, history and tour schedules.
	Trolley Theatre - Environmental theatre group. Details of past shows and contact information.
	Bristol Old Vic Theatre School - Professional vocational training for actors, designers, technicians and directors. Course information, prospectus and application form.
	Bristol Musical Comedy Club - Amateur musical theatre company. Summary of the organisation's history, past and forthcoming productions and membership details.
	Bristol Opera - Semi-professional group producing two operas per year. Details of past and future productions, joining details, booking and company aims.
	University of Bristol Theatre Collection - A research centre for students interested in any aspect of theatre and performance. Details of exhibitions, archive holdings and contact information.
	University of Bristol Department of Drama - Providing professional training for actors and directors in theatre, film and television. Details of curriculum, productions and research.
	Tobacco Factory Theatre - Based in Bedminster, South Bristol's only theatre space, presenting a regular programme of professional theatre. Contact information and forthcoming productions.
	Avon Association of Drama - A voluntary organisation supporting amateur theatre in the area of the former county of Avon. Details of membership and members' forthcoming productions and training workshops.
	Circomedia - Circus school, based in Kingswood. Details of courses and tutoring staff and productions by graduates.
	Desperate Men - Locally based international street theatre company. Details of past and forthcoming productions and personnel.
	The Actors' Workshop - Photos and reviews of past and future productions, information on joining and an outline of the artistic vision of the company.
	The Western Opera Players - Amateur musical theatre club. Details of past and forthcoming productions, also membership information.
	Massey, Tim - Local playwright: details of past productions including script extracts, press coverage, programmes, pictures and video.
	Show of Strength Theatre Company - Professional company based in South Bristol, performing new writing and "undiscovered" plays: contact details, past and future productions and booking information.
	Redgrave Theatre - Medium scale venue owned by Clifton College, putting on a full programme of amateur and professional productions. Programme listing and contact details.
	Storybox Theatre - Touring theatre company that produces puppet shows for both children and adults. Background, productions, schools service and appearances at international festivals.
	The Ecumaniacs - Amateur pantomime group performing in Whitchurch. Company aims, past and future productions plus links to other local drama groups.
	Bear's Bridge Theatre Company - Amateur theatre group based in Hengrove. Membership, current and past projects, junior section and behind the scenes.

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