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One Year Profesional Diploma(Level 4 or 5) Contemporary Circus with Physical Performance

Three Month Introductory CertificateContemporary Circus with Physical Performance

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VENUE: Circomedia, Portland Sq. BS28SJ

DATE: FRI 1 APR TIMES: 2:30pm (60 mins)PRICE: £10/£7 Family of Four £30AGE: 7+

Books flying overhead, free-running on moving shelves and falling in love – all this in a library?

C-12 Dance Theatre’s exciting and explosive new show Shhh! is an entertaining contemporary dance story of a library that is closed down, but if the community come together, can they save it? Five theatrical performers manipulate the set and surroundings to create an innovative and powerful piece of dancetheatre.

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“C12 is a company to watch not just for dancing but for

interesting, emotive and powerful theatre”

– Skye Crawford, The Fringe Review



DATE: TUE 5 & WED 6 APRTIMES: 11:00am & 2pm (45 Mins)PRICE: £6, Family of Four £20AGE: All Ages

Gather round for the Moon’s magical story about a tippetty-top tap dancer who he has been watching at night.

Marina Skippett creeps out of her house every night to shuffle and stomp on the boardwalk to the sounds of the sea. She can’t tap dance at home any more since her evil, tractor-sized Aunty banned it! But then, one moonlit night, Marina meets a mysterious, watery boy swimming in the sea and her life is never the same again!

Following sold-out shows at The Wardrobe Theatre and Shambala Festival 2014, The “truly amazing one woman power house” (Guide 2 Bristol) Tessa Bide (maker of Arnold’s Big Adventure and The Melody Makers) is returning with her critically acclaimed solo show, being called “just everything a children’s theatre experience should be” (Childplays). Featuring stunning puppets, original live music and tap dancing that will make you want to stick 50ps to your shoes and join in!

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“The Tap Dancing Mermaid is the perfect example of a show where the adults are just as

enthralled as the kids.” – A Younger Theatre

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DATE: THU 14 APRTIMES: 7:30pm (90 Mins)PRICE: £13 / £9AGE: 11+

Amina Khayyam Dance Co is a touring company that uses Kathak as the core narrative in making new work; adding to it other media and forms such as theatre, live art, and technology.

The anguishing story of Yerma in Federi-co Garcia Lorca’s savage yet lyrical play featuring a woman who suffers the heart breaking social torment of a childless marriage, that forces her to commit a horrific and irrevocable act, is set to Indian neoclassical dance – Kathak.

Yerma, re-imagined and made relevant by Amina Khayyam for modern Britain and Europe’s new and marginalised communi-ties, from its original setting of rural patri-archal Spain of 19th century, is performed to spectacular live music with tabla, cello and vocals featuring world renowned musicians.

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DATE: FRI 15 APRTIMES: 7:30pmPRICE: £7 / £9AGE: 14+

Circus Shorts offers three or four extracts from pieces that give you a chance to see the latest creations from emerging and more established artists. That might be a twenty minute section taken from a longer piece that will be touring or a complete act intended for festivals or similar events.

Some work will not have seen the light of day yet, but sometimes it will have had a previous life. Either way, it is sure to be an evening of insight and entertainment.

Bianca Bertalot – extract from “Cinco Coisas,” a solo show, involving storytelling, dance, play, clowning and inspired by the five basic needs of a child: Place, Nurturing, Support, Protection and Limitation.

Playful, poignant and inspiring, two opposing but also complementary, viewpoints are presented through the staging of two clowns and a narrator – all played by one person.

On the Seam – extract from “Aerial in Motion,” an aerial choreography performed by two trapeze artists on two trapezes attached to one another through pulleys allowing counterweighting andtipping. The show investigates day-to-day balance and rhythms of life and how this manifested in human relationship, through aerial skills, dance and physical theatre.

Look out for details of the third piece, online.

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DATE: FRI 29 & SAT 30 APRTIMES: 7:30pm (60 Mins)PRICE: £13 / £9AGE: 16+ (Contains partial nudity)

Calculating the stocks of our emotional economy, Smoke and Mirrors weaves acrobatic exploitations and high-flying distortions to examine the contorted state of America in the pursuit of happiness.

Undressing the suit of capitalism, RICOCHET’s nearly naked approach to poetic acrobatics reveals the inner workings of humans, doing their best to find a place of realness and connection in an enduring culture of illusion. RICOCHET deliver an honest, fresh acrobatic perspective to the themes of isolation, oppression, yearning and hope.

Calculating the stocks of our emotional economy, Smoke and Mirrors weaves acrobatic exploitations and high-flying distortions to examine the contorted state of America in the pursuit of happiness.

Undressing the suit of capitalism, RICOCHET’s nearly naked approach to poetic acrobatics reveals the inner workings of humans, doing their best to find a place of realness and connection in an enduring culture of illusion. RICOCHET deliver an honest, fresh acrobatic perspective to the themes of isolation, oppression, yearning and hope.

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“Incredible skill and emotional resonance...

Beyond beautiful.” – The Scotsman

Winner of the Total Theatre & Jackson’s Lane 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe Best Circus Award

– Fest Magazine – Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

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DATE: FRI 6 MAYTIMES: 7:30pmPRICE: £13 & £9AGE: 14+

As the dust settles on Birmingham’s 2015 June edition of Be Festival, a new door opens as the “Best of Be” touring season begins. Be Festival will be taking its unique presentation of European theatre, dance and circus around the UK and Spain kicking off a series of Spanish dates at the end of October 2015 and then followed by an extensive UK theatre tour in April and May 2016.

Every night, audiences across the UK will see three separate shows by companies from different European countries.

QUINTETTO

From Italy comes Quintetto by TIDA, the 1st prize award winner at this year’s Birmingham based festival; a razor sharp and interactive comedy and physical theatre piece that packs a serious punch dealing with the realities of shoestring budget entertainment.

#SOBREJULIETA

#sobrejulieta is a one-woman show craving to be a dialogue from Spanish company, Grumelot. Using a rather famous bard (2016 is his 400 year commemoration) as a way to the audience’s heart, ‘#sobrejulieta’ uses English, Spanish and projected video texts in this contemporary adaptation of a love story full of excess.

THE WHISTLE

The third performance entitled The Whistle is by Darragh McLoughlin from Ireland’s Squarehead Productions. The concept of ‘The Whistle’ is almost genius in its simplicity and is characterised by quick fire scene changes and several often funny and poetic narratives. Drawing ideas from cinema, theatre and circus and playing with the audience’s expectations it’s packed with deft circus skills with a hidden narrative.

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“Be Festival has grown to become the UK’s

quirkiest showcase for new experimental theatre”

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“It is difficult to imagine a more enjoyable and rewarding night out”

– What’s On Stage

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DATE: WED 11 & THU 12 MayTIMES: 7:30pmPRICE: £5 AGE: 14+

After two years of playing, learning and training together 15 Circomedia students create 3 ensemble pieces, negotiating their skills and ideas with some guidance but essentially all their own work. Here, they perform their vastly varied approaches to devising and communicating via circus.

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DATE: FRI 13 & SAT 14 MAYTIMES: 7:30pm (75 mins)PRICE: £12/£8 AGE: 14+

There is a possibility that God made everything because he was terrified of doing nothing. Here is a re-telling of the story of the beginning of everything inspired by Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost, told through words, music and the easily misunderstood medium of dance.

A show for anyone who has ever created anything (a child, a garden, a paper aeroplane) and then had to watch that wonderful thing spiral out of control.

Lost Dog work with text, live music and movement and blend these elements to create work in which dance is framed by stories and characters.

Mayfest is produced by MAYK. To see the full programme please visit www.mayfestbristol.co.uk

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– Evening Standard

“The comedy is divine, but the image of love and loss

are achingly human” – The Independent

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DATE: SAT 18 - 20 MAYTIMES: 6:30pm (55 Mins)PRICE: £5AGE: 5+

This year Circomedia’s graduates from the BTEC Extended Diploma tackle the theme of CONTROL.

Bringing together dazzling aerial, acrobatic, manipulation and equilibristic skills, these young performers explore what it means to be in and out of control, both in and out of the training space.

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DATE: THU 9 & FRI 10 JUNETIMES: 7:30pmPRICE: £5 AGE: 14+

As one year at Circomedia draws to a close the students gather for a Parade. Harnessing the momentum of their new skills and energies, they look for ways to stay fluid and open to each other, to keep their ideas moving forwards, to imagine a future in Circus.

A showcase for the first years studying Circus Arts, using aerial, acrobatic, juggling and clown, some nonsense and a lot of momentum…

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1ST SHOW: SAT 24 & 25 MAY2ND SHOW: 27 & 28 MAY3RD SHOW: 31 MAY & 1 JUNETIMES: 7:30pm PRICE: £5, AGE: 14+

Following on from their highly successful mini-tour and emerging from their Practice-As-Research part of the final year course, the BA graduates present their individual, very distinctive styles of performance, using various skills from swinging aerial hoop , stand-up comedy, experimental juggling, hand-balancing and vertical silks. These pieces provide a launch pad for their future artistic direction so come and see

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circomedia academYFull time professional circus education and training for ages 18+ BA (HONS) DEGREE IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS WITH PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Students who successfully complete our two year Foundation Degree have the opportunity to apply for a top up year allowing them to graduate with an associated BA (Hons) Degree. The course continues to push the students’ learning and expands into providing professional performance opportunities in the UK.

TWO YEAR FOUNDATION DEGREE IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS WITH PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

This full-time course explores circus techniques to create new forms of physical performance and exposes students to a wide range of disciplines and styles incorporating circus, dance, theatre, cabaret and outdoor theatre.

ONE YEAR PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA (LEVEL 4 OR 5) IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS WITH PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

Our one year intensive training courses, at levels four and five, aim to develop the student as a rounded performer. Unlike our degree courses these courses do not require written work and are privately run through Circomedia.

THREE MONTH INTRODUCTORY CERTIFICATE IN CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS WITH PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE

This course is for those students who are coming from a purely performance background and is a way to gain an introduction to the different circus-theatre disciplines and skills. Students who successfully complete the course will be given the opportunity to join our One Year Professional Diploma (level 4).

Join Circomedia and be a part of the oldest professional circus school in the UK

“I got so much from my studies – Circomedia

gave me a safe place to try new things and learn from

those things .”Pedro Tochas – Circomedia Alumni

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circomedia academYBTec diploma & extended diploma course in Performing arts (contemporary circus and physical theatre)Join the UK’s only two year BTEC Extended Diploma in Contemporary Circus and Physical Theatre. Run in partnership with, and accredited by, Weston College this course gives students aged 16+ the chance to study physical theatre, choreography, health and nutrition and the performing arts industry alongside a range of circus disciplines including aerial skills, juggling, acrobatics and equilibristics.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

4 GCSE passes at grade A to C (two of which must be in Maths and English). It would also be preferable if you had an interest in circus, dance, gymnastics, parkour, martial arts or an energetic sport.

QUALIFICATION

The one year BTEC Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels. Successful students may then opt to stay on for a second year of study for the Extended Diploma equivalent to three A Levels.

WHERE COULD IT LEAD?

Previous BTEC students have gone on to advance their performance training at other places such as the Northern School of Contemporary Dance, National Centre for Circus Arts, Cirkus Cirkor or join Circomedia‘s own innovative and unique degree.

In 2014 our BTEC was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted and our accrediting partner Weston College was ranked

within the top five colleges in the UK.

“Circomedia made me grow as a person”

Chané Henderson – BTEC Student in 2014

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VENUE: St Paul’s & Kingswood CampusDAYS: MON, TUE, WED, SUNLEVEL: Complete Beginner - Advanced SKILLS: Performance; Doubles Trapeze;

Flying Trapeze is the most dramatic of aerial circus disciplines. Learn to fly on the UK’s only full-sized indoor Grand Volant rig outside London.

VENUE: St Paul’s Church, BS2 8SJDAYS: TUE, One-Off EventsLEVEL: All AbilitiesSKILLS: Flying Trapeze

One of the most versatile of circus disciplines, ‘acro’ classes encompass balance, fitness, body-control and technique in a playful environment - skills that underpin circus in all its forms.

VENUE: St Paul’s Church, BS2 8SJDAYS: SUNLEVEL: Beginner - Advanced SKILLS: Partner Acro; Handstands;Tumbling; Acrobalance

Aerial rope, known as ‘Corde Lisse’, combines the dramatic poses of acrobatics with gymnastic ‘drops’ andmovement in the air. Classes offer skills and techniques for all ability levels.

VENUE: St Paul’s Church, BS2 8SJDAYS: MON, SUNLEVEL: Beginner - Advanced SKILLS: Performance; Poses; Drops; Climbs; Tumbles

Static Trapeze is both a fantastic way in to the world of aerial circus and a high-level performance discipline in its own right. Classes are available for all ability levels and in a range of styles.


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From Hoop to ‘Spanish Web’ via single-point and swinging trapeze, Mixed Aerial sessions let you experiment with un-tried kit and discover new favourites.

VENUE: St Paul’s & Kingswood CampusDAYS: MON, THU, SUNLEVEL: Complete Beginner - AdvancedSKILLS: Hoop; Single-point & Swinging Trapeze; ss

This visually stunning discipline is an excellent way to develop aerial skills across the board and build your confidence in the air. Beginners and improvers classes are available.

VENUE: St Paul’s & Kingswood CampusDAYS: WED, SUNLEVEL: Complete Beginner - AdvancedSKILLS: Technique building; Wraps; Drops;

These sessions give everyone aged 4 to 17 the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of juggling, trapeze, walking globe, acrobatics and lots, lots more.

VENUE: St Paul’s & Kingswood CampusDAYS: MON, TUE, WED, THU, SUNLEVEL: Complete Beginner - AdvancedSKILLS: Hoop; Tightwire; Trapeze; Juggling; Acrobatics

Have a go at tightwire, trapeze, juggling and more in a grand circus day out for the whole family. Open to adults and children aged 3+

VENUE: St Paul’s Church, BS2 8SJ DAYS: SUNLEVEL: Complete Beginner - AdvancedSKILLS: Tightwire; Trapeze; Juggling; Acrobatics


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LUNCHTIME AERIALOpen class covers all aerial, all levels. Mother and baby friendly.

CIRCOMEDIA YOUTH CIRCUSAges 5-8, 9-11, 12-17. Stilts, juggling, trapeze and acrobatics.

BEGINNER’S ROPELearn how to do drops and tumbles as well as different climbs.

COMPLETE BEGINNER TRAPEzE Great for anyone interested in starting trapeze

MIxED AERIALLearn Rope, Silks, Trapeze and hoop.

CIRCOMEDIA YOUTH CIRCUSAges 9-11, Stilts, juggling, trapeze and acrobatics.

DROP-IN STATIC TRAPEzEinformal drop-in trapeze session.

HOOP AND TRAPEzEBeginners and intermediate hoop and static trapeze.

FLYING TRAPEzEThe ultimate in Aerial Skill.

CIRCOMEDIA YOUTH CIRCUSAges 5-8, 9-11, stilts, juggling, trapeze and acrobatics.

MIxED LEVEL STATIC TRAPEzE Mixed Level static trapeze with conditioning session.

SILKSBeginners and Intermediates classes.

CIRCOMEDIA YOUTH CIRCUSAges 4-9, stilts, juggling, trapeze and acrobatics.

MIxED AERIAL Mixed aerial supervised training session.

SPECIALIST AERIALSpecialty Aerial Classes will be focused on technique.

DOUBLES TRAPEzEGreat for beginners. No partner required

COMPLETE BEGINNERS TRAPEzEShort course of hour long sessions.

AERIAL INTENSIVE HALF DAY,Adults aerial intensive classes alternating Sundays.

FLYING TRAPEzE HALF DAYFlying Trapeze classes alternating Sundays.

FAMILY CIRCUS WORKSHOPTaster workshops for the whole family.

MIxED AERIAL Complete beginners mixed aerial.

ACROBATICSLearn handstands, tumbling and acrobalance.

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To book place on one of our classes or to find out more information please go to www.circomedia.com and then click on the Partime Classes link.

EVENTS AND ROOM HIRE

Circomedia has spectacular venues at St Paul’s Church, Portland Square, Bristol and at its Kingswood campus. These spaces are available to hire, when not in use for our own activities, and offer creative and unusual settings for a variety of uses.

ST PAUL’S CHURCH

St Paul’s Church is a grade 1 listed building located on a quiet and leafy Georgian Square. The church is home to Circomedia’s BTEC Diploma, a range of community classes and a programme of international circus, dance and theatre.

The ‘Wedding Cake Church’ is particularly suited to hire for wedding receptions, parties, corporate events and conferences, with a professional team to work with you throughout the planning and delivery of your event to maximize the opportunities our circus venue has to offer.

KINGSWOOD STUDIOS CAMPUS

In addition, Circomedia’s six studios at the Kingswood Estate offer flexible space for hire during our Community Classes, BTEC, Diploma, Foundation Degree and BA ‘down time’. The studios boast a range of equipment and layout/rigging possibilities particularly suited to low impact events such as meetings and workshop/rehearsal space for creative companies and individuals.

Circomedia’s competitive hire rates vary depending on the nature of your event. Please contact us to discuss your plans. [email protected]

CHRISTMAS AT CIRCOMEDIA

Circomedia’s dazzling Christmas party package 2016 will be an evening of exquisite cabaret, comedy, glamour, mixed with world record breaking circus. Expect juggling, aerial, acrobatics and burlesque, hosted by and featuring cabaret stars Rodney and Alexandra. Specially chosen guests, fabulous food and a warm Circomedia welcome will complete a perfect evening for you and your colleagues.

For options and pricing please contact [email protected]

Limited dates are available in December: Book early to avoid disappointment.

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“We were completely blown away by the venue and how great you and all

of your staff were” Joe & Marion - Wedding

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Circomedia’s participatory programme extends beyond our regular public classes to include a range of projects created and delivered with our community partners.

We work strategically with schools, community groups, local authorities, arts companies and other agencies to bring the benefits of contemporary circus, physical theatre and dance to people that might not otherwise to take part.

SPECIAL FRIENDS

Relaxed shows programme for young people with disabilities with their families and carers.

PRIORITY TICKETING SCHEME

We provide priority ticketing to increase young peoples’ access to contemporary dance performances and shows.

FORTHCOMING INITIATIVES

Schools Partnership Programme (launching 2016)

2016 Summer School: Open access summer Circus School for young people.

Onwards and Upwards Circus School for people who want to develop their skills and may be thinking about further or higher education options in contemporary circus and physical theatre.

Circomedia’s Participatory Programme is growing, with new initiatives on the way. For more information about our community projects, or to find out how our work might complement your plans, please contact [email protected]



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SUPPorT USCircomedia is a registered charity no. 1056852 We need to raise over 80% of our income (roughly £650,000) each year to keep our doors open. All the money we raise through public funding, donations and private income goes directly back into our work. There are lots of ways to become a supporter of Circomedia:

BECOME A SPONSOR

Our year-round programme boasts exceptional dance, theatre and circus artists of international reputation. Circomedia can help you create an exciting new proposition for clients, customers or staff please get in touch by phone on 01179 477 288 or email [email protected]

MAKE A DONATION

Add a small donation to your purchase and you’d be amazed the difference it can make a £2 donation from everyone who purchased a

ticket last year would enable us to work with 10 more school and charity partners in Bristol and South Gloucestershire.

Want to make a donation but not purchasing a ticket? Text CIRC14 and the amount (£1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10) to 70070

CREATIVE YOUTH NETWORK Kingswood Estate is owned and maintained by the Creative Youth Network. Circomedia and CYN are working together to further enhance the facilities and increase activity for young people on this site.

CHURCHES CONSERVATION TRUST

St Paul’s Church is owned and maintained by the Churches Conservation Trust, and Circomedia is pleased to work in partnership with them to keep this landmark building in continuous use.

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POSITIVE ACTIVITIES

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... AND THE 3,000 PEOPLE WHO ADDED AN OPTIONAL DONATION ON CHECKOUT.

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coNTacT & acceSSHOW TO BOOK

Online: www.circomedia.com (24/7 no booking fee)

Tel: 0117 924 7615 (Mon Fri, 10:00am 5:00pm + £1 booking fee)

E mail: [email protected] (for enquiries only)

Circomedia does not print tickets. Email confirmations are sent. Seating is unreserved.

Reduced price tickets to most performances are available for over 60, under 16, NUS card holders, registered unemployed or disabled, carers and those accompanying wheelchair users, and BECTU, Equity or AMA Members.

Remember to bring proof of your concession status when you pick up your tickets.

Please note that all offers and reductions are subject to availability and are at the discretion of the management. Only one discount can apply at any one time.

We regret we are unable to offer refunds for missed classes or performances.

For our full terms and conditions please visit our website.

Contact us if you would like to bring a group to a show or to discuss options for workshops by visiting companies or similar activities.

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ACCESS

Circomedia aims to be accessible and welcoming to all and we are committed to making your visit as easy and enjoyable as possible. Though it is not essential, disabled people are advised to book in advance so we can readily provide any assistance. There is ramped access to the auditorium, and level access to toilets. Assistance dogs are welcomed. An induction loop is available.

If you require a wheelchair space in our auditorium please contact us prior to the performance on 0117 924 7615.

We have space for pushchairs to be left during performances, and babes in arms can attend age-suitable performances for free. Baby changing facilities are available.

DATA PROTECTION

Circomedia is committed to upholding Data Protection principles of good information handling practice. When booking, we will ask for your name, address and telephone number.

All information was correct at the time of going to press, Circomedia reserves the right to alter, change or cancel events without prior notice if required.

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Circomedia: Portland Square. St Paul’s Church, Bristol BS28SJ, 0117 924 7615

GETTING HERE

By foot St Paul’s is approximately a two minute walk from Cabot Circus shopping centre and a 20 minute walk from Bristol Temple Meads. Metered parking is available on Portland Square and is free after 6:00pm. You’re welcome to park your bike in the grounds at both sites

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GETTING HERE

There is a car park and residential parking in the surrounding area. By bus number 42/43 from central Bristol (ask for the Grantham Road stop). You’re welcome to park your bike in the grounds at both sites

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