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WHAT’S ON Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork n Throughout August Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork offers high quality training in the heart of Clifton. Founded in 1986, it runs a variety of different courses including: monthly holistic massage introductions for beginners; professional training in holistic, remedial and sports massage and Indian head massage; varied CPD workshops for qualified therapists; and a low cost graduate massage clinic every Thursday. bristolmassage.co.uk Think Global: Act Bristol n Throughout August, M Shed Bristol has declared climate and ecological emergencies. How did we get here? What’s our city’s role in it, and how can we help get out of it? What does a just, green future look like? Think Global: Act Bristol explores big environmental questions affecting people here and worldwide, and presents perspectives from a wide range of local voices. bristolmuseums.org.uk Bristol Shakespeare Festival n Throughout August, various venues A summer of fantastic theatre beckons as the Bristol Shakespeare Festival returns. Hosting performances and events inspired by the Bard, in indoor and outdoor spaces across Bristol, from companies across the 24 THE BRISTOL MAGAZINE
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UK. Whether you prefer the traditional or the experimental, there’s something for everyone. bristolshakespearefestival.org.uk Valley Fest n 4 – 7 August, Chew Valley Lake With the new Arcadia experience and the Lake Stage, this year is set to be the best Valley Fest yet. Travis, Clean Bandit, Faithless, Kosheen and The Craig Charles Funk and Soul Club will headline this year’s festival beside the scenic Chew Valley Lake, near Bristol, between 4 – 7 August. As well as DJs, festival goers can expect boundarypushing fire performances, immersive dancefloors, quality sound plus mindboggling fire and light effects. Showcasing the best of the South West’s glorious produce, you’re advised to arrive hungry. valleyfest.co.uk Cables & Cameras: Jamaican Independence 60th Anniversary n 5 – 7 August, Watershed Cables & Cameras, Dropop and DET Entertainment have teamed up to come together to present a weekend of films and an evening of music curated to celebrate the 60 years of independence. The screening and programme will provide a spotlight on Black and Brown people of Caribbean heritage who have resided in the UK since the Windrush generation. This August
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weekend highlights the impact Jamaican culture has had on the UK and the world, bringing the culture, rhythms and colours of the island's unique identity to the cinema screen and the Café & Bar. watershed.co.uk Bristol Film Festival: A Private War n 9 August, Averys Wine Merchants Bristol Film Festival’s Screening Room Series continues with the powerful biopic of veteran war correspondent Marie Colvin, A Private War. Rosamund Pike gives a deeply moving performance as Colvin in this compelling must-watch, which explores the best and worst of humanity during wartime through the viewpoint of one of the most fearless journalists of the modern era. Every screening, in the atmospheric setting of Averys’ historic cellars, includes an arrival drink and an introduction explaining the context and significance of the chosen film, and the rationale behind its selection for our programme. bristolfilmfestival.com Bat Out Of Hell n 9 – 20 August, Bristol Hippodrome Join Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’ as he falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler of Obsidian. This awardwinning wild child musical thunders through powerhouse hits including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Continued page 26
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