SPACE at PRSC

Address
17-25 Jamaica St
Bristol, BS2 8JW United Kingdom Get Directions
Phone 0117 214 0029
Website https://prsc.org.uk/the-space/

SPACE is located in a historic building, and has been beautifully and sensitively restored to allow maximum flexibility for hosting creative events and exhibitions.

The Space is used to host events based around Film/Documentary screenings, Art/Photography exhibitions, workshops, meetings, Music/Theatre performances, rehearsal space and more. More info and venue hire

Events at this venue

Today

  • Release Your Ecstatic Vibe Machine: a Guided Journey through Yoga, Laughter & Voice

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    Enter a journey of movement, voice, and meditation; learning practical techniques to engineer flow states through dynamic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. This is a profoundly silly and revitalizing adventure in joy, led by Martha Allit and Pete "the Temp" Bearder.

    £10 – £20

  • Epilogue

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    Epilogue is an event aiming to help and represent upcoming artists through exhibiting selections of their works. Next to the exhibited fine arts, the event also houses performances of local musicians from various backgrounds, including two audio-visual live performances.

    Free

  • War and occupation: The bloody role of western imperialism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Meeting to discuss the legacy of imperialism in the context of the huge defeat for the US in Afghanistan and the increasing tensions with China. Speaker Tomas Tengly Evans – Author and journalist will introduce with lots of time for discussion.

    Free

  • Bristol Bachata Latin Class & Party

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    Bristol Bachata Latin Party with TOP UK teachers Sergio Suarez & Sasha

    £10 – £15

  • The People’s Comedy

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • Octopus Odyssey Collage Club

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    A creative space for all ages to have fun with mixed media collage elements in order to create your own wonderful reality. Part of the People's Art Fair.

    £4

  • Art Market @ People’s Art Fair

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    Art market - in addition to the exhibition! Part of the People's Art Fair.

    Free entry

  • The People’s Poetry

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A brand new open mic poetry & spoken word night. Part of the People's Art Fair.

    Entry by donation

  • Cork Creature Workshop

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    Every cork is a precious mystical being waiting to be transformed by a human into it's true form! Part of the People's Art Fair.

    £5

  • Cork Creature Faerie Drop-in Workshop

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    Every cork is a precious mystical being waiting to be transformed by a human into it's true form! Part of the People's Art Fair.

    Donation

  • The People’s Jam Session

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    A music jam session hosted by the Suspicious Jazz Roll Ups, the musical team that helped to kick off our first People's Art Fair back in February 2020. Part of the People's Art Fair.

    £4

  • Domino Painting Drop-in Workshop

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    We supply the materials and invite you to participate in painting a miniature domino as part of a 1000 piece commemorative monolith. All skills welcome! Part of the People's Art Fair.

    Donation

  • People’s Art Fair: Autumn Show

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    The People’s Art Fair is a collaborative group exhibition devised and hosted by the PRSC and open to all artists. See The People's Art Fair for details of how to get involved.

    Free

  • Bristol Bachata Latin Class & Party

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    Bristol Bachata Latin Party with TOP international artists from Latino Flava Dance Academy in London - Juan Soto and Kimberley Hoopes

    £10 – £15

  • Release Your Ecstatic Vibe Machine: a Guided Journey through Yoga, Laughter & Voice

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Enter a journey of movement, voice, and meditation; learning practical techniques to engineer flow states through dynamic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. This is a profoundly silly and revitalizing adventure in joy, led by Martha Allit and Pete "the Temp" Bearder.

    £10 – £20

  • The Big Goodbye Lockdown Hello Life Multi-Birthday Bonanza

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    Celebrating of the end of lockdown, the re-start of life, and some birthdays with four courses of sizzling hot soul food, delivered straight to your ear ways by The Makings, The Suspicious Jazz Roll-Ups, The Gyrators and Stuey Mood, with Junkion9 and Creation Rebel Sound System finishing off the evening with some tasty vinyl treats.

    £6.50

  • The People’s Comedy

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • POSTPONED: Smack Tacos Presents…. BUY SOME ART GET SOME TACOS

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    POSTPONED! Rescheduled date TBC, watch this space. Smack Tacos is a Pop-Up concept originally started in London and now popping up in different cities. The concept is simple – you buy an art print and get free tacos on top!

    Free

  • Kill the Bill Solidarity Fair

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    Fundraiser for young activists facing prison sentences for defending our rights - Workshops - Talks - Art - Folk - Celidh - Funk - Cabaret - Open Mic - Circus

  • The Sunbeam Exhibit

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    This exhibition from Joseph Gander will be showcasing the past year his of experimental creative works, through the Autumn into the here and now of summer. Joseph will be joined by like minded artists, who will be bringing together an event of abstract paintings, poetry and visual exploration. Exhibition opening: 6-9pm Friday August 20th Open […]

    Free

  • Bristol Bachata Latin Class & Party

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    Come and party with us at the Bristol Bachata Latin Monthly Party, with a class from guest teachers Jose & Gleny Unique Dominican Style, followed by a social dance.

    £10

  • Surveillance Workshop (rescheduled to Aug 11th)

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    What is being seen by others, how is it being seen, what happens with what is kept on record, what happens to who is being kept on record? A talk and documentation about the current state of surveillance, how to understand and detect it, and how to deal with it.

    Donation

  • Release Your Ecstatic Vibe Machine: a Guided Journey through Yoga, Laughter & Voice

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Your body is an ecstatic vibe machine. Enter a journey of movement, voice, and meditation; learning practical techniques to engineer flow states through dynamic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. This is a profoundly silly and revitalizing adventure in joy. Led by Martha Allit (yoga instructor and psychedelic journalist) and Pete "the Temp" Bearder (mental resilience trainer, comic and spoken word poet).

    £10 – £20

  • Activism. Working for Change.

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    This four week course will help you to develop your skills as an activist, and take you step by step through the process of really defining your aims and establishing the best ways to reach them. Devised in collaboration with the School of Activism, this course is intended to create a lasting legacy, with each workshop ending with the production of a video summing up the lessons learned that day. These videos will join a free video archive being developed by the PRSC to help everyone gain the skills and confidence to make positive change.

    Free

  • Daring to Hope: Book Launch with Sheilah Rowbotham

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    In this powerful memoir Sheila Rowbotham looks back at the women’s liberation movement, left politics and the vibrant, creative culture of a decade in which freedom and equality seemed possible. It is a riveting personal history of second wave feminism from the front line. After addressing the first Women’s Liberation Conference at Ruskin College, Oxford, […]

  • No Great Crime: Bristol’s Arresting Art

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    An exhibition looking at the struggles and strife of creating street art in Bristol; celebrating the value and beauty of street art and rejecting the hypocrisy of the approach to it by the Bristol authorities.

    Free

  • Fancy Finance

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    Sharing information on finance, with support from each other as a group. We will explore the goals of individuals, and research how to turn it into action.

    Free

  • Release Your Ecstatic Vibe Machine: a Guided Journey through Yoga, Laughter & Voice

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Your body is an ecstatic vibe machine. Enter a journey of movement, voice, and meditation; learning practical techniques to engineer flow states through dynamic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. This is a profoundly silly and revitalizing adventure in joy. Led by Martha Allit (yoga instructor and psychedelic journalist) and Pete "the Temp" Bearder (mental resilience trainer, comic and spoken word poet).

    £10 – £20

  • Release Your Ecstatic Vibe Machine: a Guided Journey through Yoga, Laughter & Voice

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Your body is an ecstatic vibe machine. Enter a journey of movement, voice, and meditation; learning practical techniques to engineer flow states through dynamic yoga, pranayama, and meditation. This is a profoundly silly and revitalizing adventure in joy. Led by Martha Allit (yoga instructor and psychedelic journalist) and Pete "the Temp" Bearder (mental resilience trainer, comic and spoken word poet).

    £10 – £20

  • Fill Me In Presents: Big Issue Jeffs Big Weekender!

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    Fill Me In are back for a BIG weekender, teaming up with good friends Matchbox Gallery, El Jefe Jose and Only Green for a weekend of contemporary art from the creme de le creme of the local and International art movement that continues to transform our culture, all in the heart of Stokes Croft!

    £2

  • School of Activism 2.0

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    We define activism as ‘Active Citizenship’. The process of taking care of and taking part in your community. Don’t be a victim of circumstances. Change them.
    PRSC invites you to the School of Activism this Easter, a two week programme of talks, workshops and events for all the family, designed to empower and inspire you to change the world.

  • Creative Workshop with Gemma Lawrence

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    * This is a zoom event * This weekend marks the first birthday of the People's Art Fair, but as the sixth art fair scheduled to mark this important anniversary has been thwarted by Covid, we decided to bring you an activity run on the same principles of creativity, inclusion and fun to mark this […]

  • POSTPONED: The People’s Art Fair – Valentine’s Show

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    The People's Art Fair is full of love! We love art, colour and creativity. We love making a noise and causing a scene. We love seeing how many unique and creative works of art we can cram into one room. Come on down and feel the love.

    Free

  • The People’s Comedy – POSTPONED

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • Peoples Art Fair – Winter Edition

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    With the cold nights drawing in, for those of us not out grouse shooting or visiting Barnard castle The People’s Art Fair is back to bring a little colour and magic back in our lives! Show will run in real life at the PRSC, online or both, lockdown depending.

    Free

  • CANCELLED: The People’s Comedy

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    Cancelled, for obvious reasons. If it wasn't for Lockdown 2.0 we'd be presenting 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.

    £6
  • Vinyasa Yoga with Martha

    Vinyasa Yoga with Martha

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    This one-hour yoga class will create heat and open space in the body, releasing tension and improving strength and flexibility. With a strong connection to the breath, the class will include a short-meditation and fun dynamic sequences to leave you feeling both more relaxed and rejuvenated. Suitable for all abilities. Due to COVID-restrictions people will be required to bring their own mats.

    £5

  • Un-Tutored Life Drawing

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    25 artists per session, following social distancing measures.
    Wrap up warm.
    Blankets are provided.

    £10

  • The People’s Comedy

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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.

    £6

  • The People’s Art Fair

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    The People's Art Fair is back! Head on down to The Space at PRSC to sample art of all flavours from a wide range of local artists.

    Free

  • The People’s Comedy

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    The People's Comedy is BACK! PRSC present a socially distanced, 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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • Black Community Rising presents: What is the British Empire?

    BCR presents: What is the British Empire?

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    A day of unconventional learning to inspire and empower young people, encourage conversations and provide some food for thought as to what the British Empire really means. Teaching an honest decolonised version of British history through discussion, music, theatre, art, poetry and video.

    Free

  • POSTPONED: People’s Art Fair: Activism

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Open call for artists, performers, musicians, workshop leaders and creatives who want to be involved in our monthly arts fair, featuring an exhibition, market, activities, performance etc. See The People's Art Fair for details of how to get involved. Part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    Free

  • The People’s Comedy

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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 month the People's Comedy is part of the School of Activism 2.0 curriculum.

    £6

  • People’s Art Fair: Home

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Open call for artists, performers, musicians, workshop leaders and creatives who want to be involved in our monthly arts fair, featuring an exhibition, market, activities, performance etc. See The People's Art Fair for details of how to get involved.

    Free

  • POSTPONED: Creative Interactions

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A photography exhibition of work produced by UWE students, showcasing creative interactions in Bristol.

    Free

  • Monopsony Capitalism Book Launch with Ashok Kumar

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    This book explores the combination of capital's changing composition and labour's subjective agency to examine whether the waning days of the 'sweatshop' have indeed begun.

    £3

  • POSTPONED: The Invisible Worker Fundraiser

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Join us for a day of live music and good vibes and help us raise money for Issue 3 of The Invisible Worker, a zine project that looks at the interface between work and technology in contemporary capitalism.

    £7

  • POSTPONED: Enter the EMBA w/ Do-IY

    For the past four years. a group of Bristol based artists have been changing, growing and moulding to form EMBA.Collective, celebrating the freedom and beauty of collaborating creatively whilst encouraging critical conversations. Enjoy exhibitions, performances, music, immersive painting and more at Enter the EMBA: The Collective Launch.

    £2 – £3

  • YardArts presents: Stuff & Nonsense

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    This is a cabaret of Stuff & Nonsense, anything goes! From music to circus, spoken word to traditional Chinese jar throwing, expect the unexpected, at this consortium of performance. With a raffle and fully stocked bar, you have everything you need for an evening of entertainment!

    £10 – £12

  • POSTPONED: Jazz Night & Fundraiser

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Come along for some jazz and solidarity. All proceeds from this music night will go towards supporting young asylum seekers, studying at the University of Bristol, with any legal fees they are faced with as a result of study bans.ees,

  • People’s Art Fair: March Open Exhibition

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    Art! Music! Creativity! Our monthly arts fair, featuring an exhibition, market, activities, music, performance etc. Art fair, activities & exhibition - Saturday 12-6pm & Sunday 12-3pm. Live music & exhibition - Saturday 6-9pm.

    Free

  • The People’s Comedy

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • Get Hammered and Hama Bead

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    Lo and behold, what more could a student need in the midst of a mid-term crisis than a classy evening of drinks, drawing and crafts hosted by Inter:Mission.

    £3

  • Professional Directing Scheme Showcase

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    Since mid-November eight directors have been developing a short piece of their choice with Julia through a series of sessions and workshops. Tonight sees the months of hard work culminating a showcase of short plays directed and performed by students at the University of Bristol.

    TBC

  • Bristol Transformed Festival 2020

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    Bristol Transformed returns for its second festival, bigger and better than before. Bringing radical ideas and culture to the heart of Bristol, we'll be covering everything from how to organise in your community, through to radical approaches to data justice, with parties, live podcasts, art and food, showcasing the world that we can win if we come together and organise.

    £10 – £25

  • The Wandering Cinema presents: Frida

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    Escape with us into The Wandering Cinema, celebrating women and art for International Women's Day with a screening of Frida. Self portrait competition, Mexican décor, snacks and prizes.

    £8

  • Drag King Comedy Workshop

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    Drag queens aren't the only funny ones. Not by a longshot. We will find, hone, and fully work out the masculine manly man inside of you, so that you can slay the competition at being a hilarious, unique, vulnerable and very manly drag king. A two day intensive workshop and competition show experience with Deanna Fleysher.

    £160

  • Too Many Cars

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    Join the People's Republic of Stokes Croft, Brandalism and Adblock Bristol to explore the relationship between car advertising, air pollution and climate breakdown.

    Free

  • EDEN Launch Party

    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Helicon Magazine, the creative arts magazine for the University of Bristol, are launching their EDEN themed print magazine with poetry readings, live music, interactive art and and an exhibition celebrating all the work received this term.

    Free

  • Bristol Artist-Led Forum

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    We believe Bristol artist-led initiatives are the vibrant, ever-changing creative energy fueling this city. We also believe the DIY sector would perhaps benefit from a supportive, organised, peer-to-peer network. Keep it Simple and Give to Get is the motto! We thought we could gather together, Bristol artist-led people, to discuss possible ways to collaborate, and share skills, ideas, and best and worst practices, in order to support each other rather than to compete. Our belief is that we are stronger when we are united, clear in our aims, confident in our shared resources and organised.

    Free

  • Bristol Young Labour Leadership Debate

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    Young Labour members across Bristol will discuss the future of the Labour Party, and who should be leading it.

    Free

  • People’s Art Fair: Modern Love

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    Come get loved up at PRSC with an arts fair celebrating the beautiful diversity of 21st century love, featuring original artwork, performances, market stalls and creative activities. Free entry! Art exhibition opening and live music 6-9pm Friday 14th February. Art show and creative market 12-6pm Saturday 15th February.

    Free

  • Lift the Ban Panel Discussion

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    University of Bristol STAR host a panel discussion as part of Student Action for Refugee's Lift the Ban Campaign, talking to four guests about their different perspectives on and experiences with the ban on asylum seekers working in the UK.

    Free

  • Hostile Environment Book Launch with Maya Goodfellow

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    Join us for the Bristol book launch of Maya Goodfellow's 'Hostile Environment: How Immigrants Became Scapegoats'. As refugees drowned in the Mediterranean, the UK Government proudly announced that the aim of its immigration policy was to create a ‘hostile environment’ for undocumented immigrants. Despite study after study confirming that immigration is not damaging the economy or putting a strain on public services, migrants continue to be blamed for all the UK’s ills. How did we get here?

    £3 – £10

  • BristoLatino print issue launch

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    The launch party of BristoLatino's first ever print issue, featuring an exhibition with the Feminist Archive South, Latin American DJs, and a small market with local arts and Latin American food stalls.

    Free

  • The People’s Comedy

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    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. A fantastic night of political, social and cultural comedy featuring some of the most exciting grassroots comedians of Bristol and beyond - come and join the revolution!

    £6

  • The Everyday Launch Party

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    We’re teaming up with Echo World to bring you an unforgettable night at The Everyday launch party. Expect the best energy you’ll find anywhere in Bris that night with beautiful decor, a masterpiece of a drinks list & music to get you dancing. Whether you’re coming to find out more about the mag or just want to boogie, all are welcome.

    £5

  • The Twittering Machine: Bristol Launch w/ Richard Seymour

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    In surrealist artist Paul Klee’s The Twittering Machine, the bird-song of a diabolical machine acts as bait to lure humankind into a pit of damnation. Leading political writer and broadcaster Richard Seymour argues that this is a chilling metaphor for our relationship with social media. Through journalism, psychoanalytic reflection and insights from users, developers, security experts and others, Seymour probes the human side of the machine, asking what we’re getting out of it, and what we’re getting into.

    £3

  • Steal As Much As You Can: Bristol Launch w/ Nathalie Olah

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    Tory austerity has created suffering for millions, as well a generation beset with financial insecurity and crisis. Yet our TV, film, music, art and literature have never looked so rich, or so posh. During a period of immense struggle, the experiences of the majority have been pushed to the margins of our collective culture by the legacy media and its satellite industries – making it hard, if not impossible, to challenge those in power. Steal as Much as You Can is the story of how this happened, exploring the rise of affluence in mainstream storytelling, and the corrosive effects of neoliberal and postmodern culture.

    £3
  • Bristol Longform Comedy Course - Improv 201 poster

    Improv 201 (Truth) – Bristol Longform Comedy Course

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    Create engaging scenes. We focus on playing real characters, and exploring in the moment. We learn how to act truthfully in scenes, and how to construct a platform through world exploration. The final class will be dedicated to the Montage format. If you are a comedian looking to improve your craft, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who just wants to try something new, this four week course is for you!

    £60
  • Bristol Longform Comedy Course - Improv 101 poster

    Improv 101 (Trust & Support) – Bristol Longform Comedy Course

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    Perfect for beginners. In this course we focus on the core essentials of improvisation. We learn to trust our own ideas, listening to others, and having the confidence to initiate spontaneous scenes. If you are a comedian looking to improve you craft, a writer looking for inspiration, or someone who just wants to try something new, this course is for you!

    £60

  • Lower the Bar

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    Back by unpopular demand, Raise the Bar presents its awful Christmas event Lower the Bar - the worst hour of poetry you've ever heard.

    £3
  • Twin Beaks exhibition flyer

    Twin Beaks

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    Over the past four years Antony has ventured to differing environments and together with his camera, captured a range of wildlife endemic to their habitats. Antony is now exhibiting his favourite images shot in Canada, Malawi, Malaysian Borneo, South Africa, the UK and Zambia. The collection showcases vibrant examples of the diversity seen amongst bird species both native and exotic, fur-covered beasts typically observed in jungles, mountain ranges and the plains; as well as striking specimens of invertebrates and reptiles.

    Free

  • CHRISTMAS FAIR: PRSC & Friends

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    Redirect your consumption! Support the arts! Shop local and independent! Head on down to PRSC this weekend for a Christmas shopping cornucopia of arts and crafts from PRSC staff and friends, along with music, mulled cider, creative activities and a festive party vibe.

    Free
  • Poster for STRATA: A Visual Assembly for Homelessness with IC Visual Lab

    STRATA: A Visual Assembly for Homelessness with IC Visual Lab

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    STRATA: A Visual Assembly for Homelessness is designed as a laboratory of images, a critical space to re-think the images we create and use to represent homelessness, the different approaches to its production, consumption and circulation.

    Free

  • XR Regen Café

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    A 'no-agenda' Regen Café open to anyone who needs a space to chill and chat with other XR Rebels. Everyone is welcome.

    Free

  • Seamus Fox – author of No Homeless Problem – Showcase

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    Free entry, free refreshments, cakes, snacks - everyone welcomed. This event will feature the work of Seamus Fox. Fox came to understand the social and human injustices that result in so many people finding themselves living in the streets. His work is to be heeded and embraced at this illuminating event.

    Free

  • Cagematch

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Hosted by renegade improv team Jazz Police, two teams fight head to head to win the coveted and dangerous Cagematch. The audience declare who wins. The winner returns next week to defend their title against a new opponent. Who will come out victorious by the end? You decide.

  • Bristol Green Party Comedy Night

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    As part of their fundraising efforts towards the upcoming elections the Bristol Green Party are delighted to announce a comedy night for members and friends alike. The headline set will be local sketch troupe, 3 time Edinburgh fringe veterans and BBC radio regulars Up the Antics, plus there will be stand up from a hand picked selection of Bristol’s finest comedians, line up TBC.

    £10
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    Rough State: A Panel Discussion with FAQ and the Bristol Cable

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Taking exhibition Frequently Asked Questions as its basis, The Bristol Cable and PRSC are hosting a public discussion that will explore the broader context around homelessness in Bristol. Featuring a range of contributors, including councillors and frontline service workers this event will explore the structural barriers to housing and different questions relating to homelessness today including structural barriers to housing, support services and societal attitudes. The event will include opportunities for audience members to join the discussion with speakers.

    Free

  • Hostile Environment in Higher Education

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    HE is one of the of the most forgotten battlegrounds in the fight against the border industry. Many of the day to day functions of universities are intrinsically tied to the border industry and the direct threatening of migrants. This session will involve experts and focus on how we should challenge this and build towards […]

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    Make Them Count

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A confidential and safe space to ask questions about homeless deaths and remember people we have lost, hosted by Museum of Homelessness.

    Free
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    Frequently Asked Questions Exhibition

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    What can you expect if you’re homeless and ask your local council for help? Frequently Asked Questions, an ongoing project created by Anthony Luvera and Gerald Mclaverty, lifts the lid on the twists, turns and bureaucratic dead ends faced by Britain’s most vulnerable people.

    Free
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    Frequently Asked Questions LAUNCH PARTY

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom +1 more

    Join us for the launch party of "Frequently Asked Questions", a new exhibition by Anthony Luvera, which graphically presents research about support and services available to homeless people across dozens of local authorities. Featuring performance by Rising Voices Recovery Choir.

    Free

  • Panel Discussion: ‘Is Zero Suicide Achievable?’

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    ‘Zero Suicide’ is an aim; an aim to reduce the rate of suicide to zero. This goal has been pursued in a number of places worldwide, with work taking place across communities and organisations to collaboratively tackle suicide and deliver a reduction in suicide rates. In some places, at times, a rate of zero suicides has been successfully achieved. This panel discussion will explore the concept of zero suicide and whether we can, or should, seek to achieve this goal.

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  • Elemental

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    An exhibition of 2D and 3D art showing a personal interpretation of mental health, masculinity, and the changing role for men in contemporary culture.

    Free

  • The Work That Reconnects

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    A Regen workshop – the heart of XR: Developing personal connection to the earth based on the work of long-time activist and Buddhist Joanna Macy: Practising gratitude Honouring our pain Seeing with new eyes Going forth into grounded action Facilitated by Bill Roberts Saturday 2nd November 3.30-6.00pm 3.30 tea and biscuits / 4.00 workshop The […]

    Free

  • Data rights, workers rights and the gig economy

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Bristol Transformed and Open Rights Group Bristol present an evening of thought provoking talks on data rights, workers rights and the gig economy. After individual contributions from James Farrar, Lina Dencik and Alex Wood, we will have a panel discussion with opportunity for questions from the audience.

    Free

  • Alton Ellis Tribute Night

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    As part of Black History Month PRSC hosts a tribute night for reggae legend Alton Ellis OD - marking the anniversary of his death. With performances from his son Troy Ellis and daughters Keecia and Georgia Ellis. Also featuring legendary AJ Franklin, I-Kool, Zeeks, Lionel Anderson, Dan Ratchet, Sister Taliba. £8 entry on the door […]

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  • Raise the Bar ‘Spotlight’ | Tom Sastry’s Book Launch

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    Raise the Bar's popular 'Spotlight' open mic event is back for a special edition at PRSC, celebrating the launch of Tom Sastry's 'Complicity' with Nine Arches Press. Spotlight focuses on the emerging talent pool of Bristol and its surrounding areas, providing a relaxed and welcoming environment for newbies, veterans and anybody in between to perform their work to a warm and intimate audience in the heart of Stokes Croft.

    £3

  • Don’t Attack Iran – Public Meeting

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    SPACE at PRSC 17-25 Jamaica St, Bristol, United Kingdom

    The threat of war with Iran is terrifying and the behaviour of the US government risks making the danger real. Rather than falling in line with the Trump administration's dangerous brinkmanship, the British government should be calling for de-escalation and explicitly ruling out military options.

    Free