Created around a social and political question developed by the group, this interactive performance invites audiences into a shared process of dialogue, reflection and action.
No previous theatre experience is required to participate, and audience members are welcome to engage as much or as little as they wish. Please note that the performance explores sensitive social and political themes, and content warnings will be provided at the beginning of the event.
Arrive for 5:15pm as doors will close at 5:30pm
]]>Run by artist Ella Walker Collier in a calm, private, safe space.
For all abilities - Ella will be there to help guide your sculpture making, but this is not a tutored session. You're invited to let your creative juices flow and make something that represents you and your wonderful body.
All materials and tools will be provided.
Please note: this event is exclusive for 18+ women and non-binary people.
*To be clear* Trans women are women and are absolutely welcome at this event.
Please click here for more details
]]>Browse thousands of books and zines on direct action, anti‑capitalism, climate justice, feminism, decolonization, workers’ rights, anti‑fascism and more. Hear perspectives on cyber security, rewilding, mental wellbeing, union organising, and dismantling systems of power at work, at home and in the state. Learn how to organise protests, build mutual aid networks, and even form a shield wall.
Whether you’re deeply involved or just curious about radical politics, you’ll find a warm, family‑friendly atmosphere with people from all walks of life connecting, debating and imagining new possibilities.
The venue is fully accessible, a kids’ space will run all day, and the first hour will prioritise a welcoming environment for those with sensory, mobility or covid‑related needs.
Find out more here
]]>Together choose the central question we want to explore, and through collaborative improvisation and embodied inquiry we will create an original Forum Theatre play. This piece will grow directly from the stories, experiences and ideas chosen by the group
Course dates:
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]]>The life‑drawing session will be held in the Graffiti Room at the Trinity Centre, framed by its spectacular stained‑glass windows. The fantasy‑warrior model for the evening will be Romany May De’sire.
There will be a prize draw, including two full festival passes for the Forbidden Worlds Film Festival.
All materials are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own sketchbooks or preferred tools. The first half hour will be warm‑up poses, followed by a series of longer poses. An online option will be available at a reduced ticket price for those unable to attend in person.
Doors from 6pm with event beginning at 7:30pm.
Photos and videos will be taken during the event.
]]>Welcome UWE professor and researcher, Dr Fidel Meraz and Canadian artist, Jonathan Luckhurst, whilst they explore architecture as not only a built space, but as an arena for reimagining more sustainable and inclusive futures.
Jonathan Luckhurst will present Proposals for Reimagined Futures, his current body of work that draws on deep time ecological strategies to suggest how both humans and the Earth might respond to the current environmental crisis. Whilst, Dr Fidel Meraz, will highlight Bristol's local architectural context through his photography and research surrounding the Trinity Art Centre's new location to be housed in the historic Jacob Wells Baths building.
For full artist bios, please click here
Two 20-minute artist presentations will be followed by a live Q&A. The evening concludes with an opportunity to exchange ideas and make new connections.
About Phylum:
Phylum Artist Talks presents artists and designers working at the intersection of ecology, sustainability and social practice. Creatives today play a vital role in bridging the gap between research and positive action. Taking place in Bristol, their programme brings together established and emerging artists to share future-facing projects and explore the most pressing issues of our time.
Submissions:
Phylum is dedicated to including perspectives from as many diverse voices as possible. To register your interest in participating in a future talk, please email Alison here.
Makaani means 'my place' in Arabic. Or, ‘I belong here’. Makaani Arts are inviting performers and practitioners with shared regional heritage to celebrate their art. Bridging cultures in a day of family-friendly community joy.
Expect dance workshops, live music, film, food and DJs. In collaboration with Chalguh Chengi, Vilk Collective and the Diverse Artists Network. Suitable for all ages.
FEATURING
Chalguh Chengi, meaning the spirit of live music and dance in Turkish, is a collective of artists who celebrate the deep-rooted folk music and dance of Anatolia and the Mediterranean. Showcasing the inherent diversity and fluidity of the region, this group brings live performance and fun, interactive family workshops.
Vilk Collective is a musical collaboration between Roxana Vilk and Peter Vilk, whose work is rooted in migration, memory and collective voice. With heritage spanning Iran, the former Czechoslovakia, and the UK, their music weaves Persian folk, jazz, dub and funk into a unique global sound.
@makaaniarts | @chalguhchengi | @vilkcollective
For more information about DIASPORA! 26's Programme, click here
]]>Community Stalls
Discover local makers, creatives, wellness practitioners, and community organisations offering goods, services, and resources rooted in culture, care, and empowerment.
Sofa Talks
Join relaxed, intimate conversations where real people share real stories that touch on lived experience, culture, wellbeing, and community wisdom.
Panel Discussion
Hear from community leaders, creatives, and changemakers as they explore identity, resilience, and collective progress, offering inspiring insights and practical takeaways.
Audience Q&A
Your voice is part of the experience. Engage directly with speakers through an open, respectful Q&A session.
Connection & Community
Enjoy dedicated time to meet others, build relationships, and connect in a warm, inclusive environment.
A Bright, Inclusive Atmosphere
Colourful, uplifting, and rooted in community. This is a space to feel seen, celebrated, and inspired.
]]>Jonathon Porritt is a veteran climate campaigner, advisor and writer, and has consistently highlighted the environmental crisis and its threat to social and ecological justice - over 50 years of constantly looking for solutions.
His newly published, eleventh book, 'Love, Anger & Betrayal', visits the latest generation of climate activists and documents the experiences of 26 insightful young people - his co-authors - who joined Just Stop Oil's Nonviolent Civil Resistance. The book reveals their passion for a just and sustainable transition away from our global economic and cultural dependence on fossil fuels. But who, with the political power, is listening?
The evening includes a book signing with the book on sale.
For more information, please click here
]]>This years festival includes:
-100 years on from the 1926 General Strike in the UK - how did it get organised, who took part and what can we learn
- Organising for Palestine - discussing revolutionary praxis with the Bristol Apartheid Free Zone
- Should we all join the Greens? Or should we make Your Party Our party? Untangling the puzzle of the left parties in Britain
- Comrade Delta - A conversation with David Renton about his new book and what the left can learn about the scandals and failures of the SWP, the largest far left party in Britain
- How to radicalise your union? Ideas and approaches to building power and class solidarity in local branches
- Socialist Housing - how can we fight for more and better social housing and take a step towards destroying landlordism in the UK’s third most expensive city to rent in.
There are no age restrictions on the daytime events, however the Bristol Transformed After Party is 18+ only.
For more details on the event please visit Bristol Transformed website here
]]>We recognise that Bristol is a creative and cultural city and seek to platform independent makers of all backgrounds for International Women's Day. We support the talents and interests of women and are keen to continue supporting and championing local women.
"It was a really good day, all who came had a great time and got a lot out of it" - Stall Holder at Women Who Make & Do, 2025
We're aiming to provide a wide range of stalls with original gifts and ethical products, so we are looking for a wide variety of traders. Slots are also available for demos or for traders to present and talk a little about their work. Let us know by signing up using the form below.
Please contact info@trinitybristol.org.uk with any questions.
Stall/Maker Sign Up
As this is a market celebrating women and non binary makers, we encourage people that identify with this category to apply and welcome applications from independent makers. Deadline for applications is midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026.
Click here to register your interest in having a stall at the event.
]]>Supported by Trinity, the meetups have been inspired following feedback from online workshops, delivered by Rider Shafique and Khali Ackford, as part of Trinity's community arts project What I Want To See, What I Want To Be.
Walk-ins welcome. Meetups are on every fourth Monday of the month.
]]>Powerful and provocative, Mandala's new play exposes the lies societies have been fed by organised religion and politics, exploring who controls the narrative and what truth got buried along the way.
Through their unique brand of theatricality, humour, innovative staging, compelling characters and powerful epic storytelling, Mandala tell the story of Eve....Accused, suppressed, abused, silenced, but now rising, waking up to her full power as creator, nurturer, wisdom-keeper - restoring the balance between Masculine and Feminine energy, to ultimately suggest new vision and hope.
About Mandala Theatre Company
Mandala Theatre Company is an ethnically diverse-led company based in East Oxford. They are committed to using theatre as a force for social change and to working with young people and artists from the global majority and disadvantaged backgrounds. This play has been developed with young people, student groups and women's groups in Oxford, Luton, Salford and Bristol, in line with Mandala's trademark dedication to co-creation with those with lived experience, and telling the stories that so often go untold.
Length: 1 hour 15 show + 30 min Q&A panel
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