In 1766, over one hundred philanthropic merchants, lawyers and politicians clubbed together to open an illegal, back-street theatre, down an alley and through a courtyard off King Street in the Bristol dock's district.
Bristol Old Vic's main house is the historic Theatre Royal in King Street. It is the oldest continuously working theatre in the country and now it enters a new era in a city excited by urban renewal and enjoying a cultural renaissance.
The spirit of its founders and the commitment of the state are the inspiration behind the Bristol Old Vic. It is also part of the growing network of national theatres throughout Europe.
The Artistic Director, Simon Reade, is propelling the theatre into the 21st century, supported by a new generation of directors, designers, performers and dramatists, and the craft-skills of the in-house team. Together they will deliver a dynamic and challenging classical repertoire.
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