In Their Own Write: The Testimony of the Victorian English and Welsh Poor 23 July

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The welfare system of the time, referred to as relief under the New Poor Law, was often forcefully contested between paupers and those who administrated the system. In this talk, you will meet ordinary people at the extreme lower strata of Victorian society, who campaigned to their social “betters” for more acceptable levels of poor relief. This talk will examine how the Victorian poor tried to explain their poverty, the conditions in which they lived, and what they considered should be their rights to welfare in times of unemployment and/or sickness.

Macbeth with The Lord Chamberlain’s Men – 23 July

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The Lord Chamberlain’s Men, the UK’s premier all male theatre company – with direct links to the history of William Shakespeare – invite you to join them this summer for the breathless and brilliant tragedy, Macbeth. (more…)

Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera at The Wardrobe Theatre – 26 July

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  • Type of event: online
  • Date: 26th July
  • Time: 7.30pm
  • Location: Online
  • Meeting point: n/a
  • Cost: £10
  • Booking instructions: Home | Closer Each Day

Closer Each Day: The Improvised Soap Opera is the longest improvised narrative in the world. This spontaneous soap opera is Bristol’s cult comedy show; every episode is dramatic, hilarious and entirely improvised. Who knows what’ll happen next? The cast certainly don’t!

Psychoanalysis and Religion 22 & 23 July

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Freud is famous for portraying religion as a collective neurosis of mankind: religious beliefs give expression to wish-fulfilling illusions serving the immature emotional needs of the child living on within the adult. Such illusions – he sternly maintains – should be cast aside and replaced by ideas corresponding to reality – namely, the materialistic world view that emerges gradually but inescapably from the cumulative process of scientific observation.

Brush Party 26 July – 20 September

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Get creative and experience a great night out that you’ll be talking about for weeks! It’s all about fun! Get yourself a drink from the bar, settle down to your canvas and unleash your inner Van Gogh! No painting experience required! It doesn’t matter if you haven’t picked up a paintbrush since school, our artist will walk you through creating your masterpiece. You’ll be delighted as your blank canvas transforms in just a few hours, made all the better by good company, music, and a glass of wine or two!

Drawing School: Butterflies with RWA – 27 July

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Artist Abigail Reed will take you, step by step, through the process of drawing your own butterfly with soft pastels. Learn how to capture the shape and detail of a butterfly and refine your layering and blending skills with soft pastels.

Free Family Workshop: Medals with RWA – 27 July

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In this workshop designed by artist Victoria Willmott create your very own medal for those every day wins from being ‘the bravest tea time taster’ or ‘most happiest dancer’ or ‘greatest joker’. Hand them out to your family and friends and don’t forget to make one to reward yourself too!

Candlelight: Beethoven’s Best Works 27 July & 11 August

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  • Type of event: in person
  • Date: 27 July & 11 August
  • Time: 7 pm or  9 pm
  • Location: Bristol museum and art gallery
  • Meeting point: n/a (30 minutes before performance) 
  • Cost: From £20
  • Booking instructions: book online

Whether you’re looking for a beautifully unique classical music performance or a romantic candlelit experience, this performance is for you. You don’t need to know all things Beethoven to enjoy the evening, simply sit back and savour the stunning atmosphere and pieces you’ll hear. (more…)

Ancient Egypt Virtual Tour 30 July

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Our Egyptologist host will reveal the magnificence of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, one of the remaining wonders of the Ancient World. Also he will let you admire the step Pyramid Complex of Djoser and the Unas Pyramid. A lot of mystery still revolves around these fascinating Pyramids and if you want to know more about how these structures were built and for which reasons, then this is the tour for you! We will take you back in time to discover the history of the Pyramids of Giza.

 

The Tempest – 30 July

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Folksy’s wonderful production is filled with live music, colourful characters, enchantment and a little touch of magic. Bring along your picnics, blankets and folding chairs.