Since 2007, the People’s Republic of Stokes Croft – PRSC – has worked tirelessly to promote civil liberty with a particular focus on public space. Sweeping, painting and speaking out are part of their resistance to zealous overregulation of independent initiative. Their lead has arguably encouraged others to do the same and, as a result, Stokes Croft remains a hub of confident and creative dissent.
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#LetBristolBreathe: campaign groups call for clean air with new street art in the city
Friends of the Earth, People’s Republic of Stokes Croft and Medact call for a clean-up of Bristol’s toxic air with the launch of a series of street artworks. The campaign will see further air pollution artworks unveiled as the Global...
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SAVE BEARPIT presents
This should make you laugh. This film was first on 27th June in Bristol. Save Bearpit made it in defence of civil liberty and general survival in a climate of brutal gentrification, with particular reference to The Bearpit, an historically "outsider" area. The culture...
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BCC, where is the Cube Sculpture?
Just before Whitsun, on the quietest news day of the year, the Cube sculpture in the Bearpit was pulled down by Bristol Waste, under the instruction of Deputy Mayor, Asher Craig. A number of people, including Asher Craig (Bristol Labour Councillor), Martin...
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List of Events
Things We Do Not Know Performance
Things We Do Not Know is an exploration of female street sex workers in Bristol. Using verbatim theatre and music, the play looks at how these women turn to sex work to survive. The piece began development two years ago in collaboration with Bristol-based charity One25. The charity works to help women get off the streets and find freedom from violence, poverty and addiction. (https://one25.org.uk/). After three very successful runs in different Bristol performance venues, including the Bearpit sea container,…
Things We Do Not Know Performance
Things We Do Not Know is an exploration of female street sex workers in Bristol. Using verbatim theatre and music, the play looks at how these women turn to sex work to survive. The piece began development two years ago in collaboration with Bristol-based charity One25. The charity works to help women get off the streets and find freedom from violence, poverty and addiction. (https://one25.org.uk/). After three very successful runs in different Bristol performance venues, including the Bearpit sea container,…
Tango Puro
Every Wednesday from September 12th to November 28th PRSC hosts Argentine Tango workshops with Alejandro Angelica and Ornella Solar. Tango for beginners 7-8pm Advanced Tango 8-9pm. Visit the website (link below) for more info or email: tangopuroinfo@gmail.com
The Constant Drone
TICKETS FOR THURSDAY 22nd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-22&event_id=49376 TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 23rd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-23&event_id=49421 TICKETS FOR SATURDAY 24th: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-24&event_id=49422 Set in the kitchen of a house in the suburbs of a city built around a large generator, The Constant Drone examines our relationship to silence, time, apocalypse and waiting. The Drone, an ever present hum created by The Generator, guards the characters from their fear of silence. But as the volume decreases, chaotic unrest draws ever closer. The Constant Drone will be performed at…
The Constant Drone
TICKETS FOR THURSDAY 22nd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-22&event_id=49376 TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 23rd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-23&event_id=49421 TICKETS FOR SATURDAY 24th: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-24&event_id=49422 Set in the kitchen of a house in the suburbs of a city built around a large generator, The Constant Drone examines our relationship to silence, time, apocalypse and waiting. The Drone, an ever present hum created by The Generator, guards the characters from their fear of silence. But as the volume decreases, chaotic unrest draws ever closer. The Constant Drone will be performed at…
The Constant Drone
TICKETS FOR THURSDAY 22nd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-22&event_id=49376 TICKETS FOR FRIDAY 23rd: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-23&event_id=49421 TICKETS FOR SATURDAY 24th: https://www.headfirstbristol.co.uk/#date=2018-11-24&event_id=49422 Set in the kitchen of a house in the suburbs of a city built around a large generator, The Constant Drone examines our relationship to silence, time, apocalypse and waiting. The Drone, an ever present hum created by The Generator, guards the characters from their fear of silence. But as the volume decreases, chaotic unrest draws ever closer. The Constant Drone will be performed at…
Tango Puro
Every Wednesday from September 12th to November 28th PRSC hosts Argentine Tango workshops with Alejandro Angelica and Ornella Solar. Tango for beginners 7-8pm Advanced Tango 8-9pm. Visit the website (link below) for more info or email: tangopuroinfo@gmail.com
Proper Bristol Postcard – Exhibition Opening
From December 7th to 17th PRSC will be exhibiting all of the images entered into the Proper Bristol Postcard Competition. PRSC received hundreds of entries to our competition which challenged people to help us create a new series of postcards depicting the best and worst of our fair city. The collection includes witty images, angry images, beautiful details and pictures that celebrate a personal experience of Bristol. Taken as a whole the collected entries give a perceptive and overwhelming vision…
Proper Bristol Postcard Exhibition
Free Entry Open 1pm-5pm every day. Late opening until 8pm Thursday Dec 13th From December 7th to 17th PRSC will be exhibiting all of the images entered into the Proper Bristol Postcard Competition. PRSC recieved hundreds of entries to our competition which challenged people to help us create a new series of postcards depicting the best and worst of our fair city. The collection includes witty images, angry images, surprising snapshots, beautiful details and pictures that celebrate a personal experience…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The Birds – play
BIRD is the debut production from Bristol theatre company Bedlam Chorus, Soon to turn sixteen, Ava and Tash must leave the care home they’ve always known. Ava confronts her mother she left behind. Tash looks for a home. And both girls live dangerously with the men who surround them. Raw, delicate, and bold, this is a story about growing up outside family but inside friendship.
The Birds – play
BIRD is the debut production from Bristol theatre company Bedlam Chorus, Soon to turn sixteen, Ava and Tash must leave the care home they’ve always known. Ava confronts her mother she left behind. Tash looks for a home. And both girls live dangerously with the men who surround them. Raw, delicate, and bold, this is a story about growing up outside family but inside friendship.
The Birds – play
BIRD is the debut production from Bristol theatre company Bedlam Chorus, Soon to turn sixteen, Ava and Tash must leave the care home they’ve always known. Ava confronts her mother she left behind. Tash looks for a home. And both girls live dangerously with the men who surround them. Raw, delicate, and bold, this is a story about growing up outside family but inside friendship.
THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE: VOTE PARTY
Wonderbox Present THE FEMININE MYSTIQUE: VOTE PARTY A variety night of talented women performers celebrating 100 years since women first voted in the UK. Comedy, song, dance, performance art. At the end of the night we'll vote for our favourite act! Cheap bar, great vibes, fab perfomance. £5 entry. All welcome to this fun fundraiser for Wonderbox's feminist performing arts. https://www.facebook.com/events/704499826692579/
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…
The People’s Comedy
On the first Friday of every month, the People's Republic of Stokes Croft present a revolutionary event. The UK's only sociopolitical comedy night, where Bristol's satirists deconstruct the power paradigm to comedic effect, and the acts ACTUALLY get paid. This is set to be a fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond. Lineup to be announced shortly - watch this space! Tickets available at Headfirst Bristol. Come…