Farewell to Ursa: Press Release
Ursa the bear has finally been evicted from her home in the Bearpit on the orders of Mayor Marvin Rees and Deputy Mayor Asher Craig.
Bearpit Outdoor Gallery Exhibition
Opening night- 6-9pm on the 9th
A celebratory exhibition of the diverse and incredible artwork which the walls of the Bearpit have featured over the years. Open 9-17 August.
Who Killed the Bearpit?
At the end of last week the occupants of the Bearpit were suddenly evicted, and the whole space fenced off. We at the Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft were as surprised as anyone. Maybe more so, as Bristol City Council had signed documents with us, including...
The People’s Comedy
This event has been moved to the BEARPIT. The People’s Comedy will be back at PRSC in June. Love PRSC. The People’s Comedy hits The Bearpit this Friday. A night that puts paying acts at the centre of its ethos, comedians including BBC’s Heydon Prowse...
A response to the City Council debate on the future of the Bearpit.
The Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft would like to express their shock at the news that councillors have received threats of violence and even threats to their lives. We condemn these actions. There is no place in political debate, or wider society for this kind of...
Save the Bear – Save the Bearpit – Full Council Meeting
Last October, without prior discussion of any kind, Bristol City council served legal papers on The Bearpit Improvement Group (BIG) and Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC) for removal of all assets (including the bear sculpture, performance space, and community...
Save Stokes Croft Culture – Banner Making Session
Come to our beautiful yard on Monday January 14th and help to make banners for the grand Stokes Croft community visit to City Hall demanding protection for the future of the Bearpit and Hamilton House. On Tuesday January 15th two petitions fighting to protect...
Save the Bear – Save the Bearpit – Manifesto
Last October, without prior discussion of any kind, Bristol City council served legal papers on The Bearpit Improvement Group (BIG) and Peoples Republic of Stokes Croft (PRSC) for removal of all assets (including the bear sculpture, performance space, and community...