Artspace Lifespace are bringing an eclectic collection of ‘Winter Warmers’ to Ashton Court Mansion. Across 12 evenings, starting on the 26th November and ending on the 23rd December, the Arts Mansion will host a Christmas Variety of entertainment from jazz and swing nights, electronic dance, live drum and bass, to comedy, drag cabaret and a four string quartet. The grounds of Bristol’s most famous stately home will become the answer to an alternative 12 Days of Christmas that will help you shake off those winter blues and keep you warm this winter.
On the first day of Christmas Artspace brings you… The People’s Comedy. Born in Stokes Croft, The People’s Comedy comes to Ashton Court for a hysterical night of comedy, featuring host Fella, opening acts Jessie Johnson, Julia Stanton, Eva Bindeman and headline act Olga Koch. Expect energy, enthusiasm and witty responses that will guarantee to have you crying with laughter.
Interstellar Circus Drag Disco Cabaret is a circus, theatrical and dance performance production company who create interactive visual delights centered around circus skills, art and music. It’s going to be a fabulously fun showcase of some of the UK's finest circus Artspace Mansion’s Kathryn Chiswell Jones and drag performers. Expect awe inspiring explains: “We’re thrilled to be bringing our drag performers, spectacular hula hooping Winter Warmers to the people of Bristol for death defying knife throwing, world class what will truly be 12 evenings showcasing the juggling and general silliness. best talent from across the country. With such an extensive variety of performances and Mister Meredith, DJ Baroness Jo Jo and events, there will definitely be something for unique circus acts will all come together to everyone to get excited about.” bring us a Vintage Variety Night with a splash of comedy and magic. Come and be “Ashton Court is the perfect location for these entertained by this hand-picked selection of events and it just adds to the magic of it all. variety talent. And as the theme is With it being in such a beautiful setting, vintage, come dressed to impress in your visitors will get to experience part of the finest threads. Light Up Bristol trail grounds of this stunning location before heading into the Mansion to Described as Fleetwood Mac meets Roni witness some truly amazing performances.” Size, Paper Dragon with Ruth Royal will be coming to Ashton Court to bring electronic band vibes, utilising turntables and synths. After their storming performance on the BBC live introducing stage and their stellar body of work featuring U2, Kate Bush, Massive Attack, Rick Rubin, Distorted Minds and Grafix, they’re definitely one to watch and an event not to miss. 4
