Squarely: Eyes on the Highstreet

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Eyes on the High street Eyes on the Highstreet  By Pascale Loftus    It’s no secret that Bristol loves an indie. From shops to cafés, restaurants to venues, one rarely hears of someone’s favourite bolthole being a Starbucks or a Côte. But, with Gregg’s inauguration on the Triangle, standing tall […]

Squarely: Bristol Sounds

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Bristol Sounds by the Squarely Team Supergrass Bristol Sounds kicked off in style with Supergrass as the first headliner for a buzzing Harbourside crowd. I arrived bang on time and was greeted by the sounds of Sports Team warming up the atmosphere, while hot air balloons floated overhead: a truly […]

Squarely Members Circle: Euella Jackson

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely Members Circle: Euella Jackson As part of our members’ circle feature, we catch up with a stand-out Square Club member. This issue, we sat down with the brilliant Euella Jackson. You often hear of people who light up a room-Euella Jackson changes the energy entirely. With an effortless confidence, Euella […]

Squarely: Darcy Whent

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Introducing Darcy Whent by Sophie Yardley Throughout this issue of Squarely, we’re exploring what it means to reignite our creativity and tap into the joy and inspiration summer brings. On page 20 you’ll have read our piece on healing your inner artist-a gentle nudge to reconnect with your creative side. As […]

Theatre Review: Moulin Rouge at the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: Moulin Rouge at the Bristol Hippodrome Moulin Rouge Where: Bristol Hippodrome Dates: 26th June – 9th August Timing: 2 hours 40 minutes (with a 20-minute interval) Rating: ★★★★ “Just because you can-can, doesn’t mean you should.” Life is for truth, beauty, freedom and love: or at least that’s what the bohemians would have […]

Theatre Review: War Horse the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: War Horse at the Bristol Hippodrome War Horse Where: Bristol Hippodrome Dates: Tuesday 3rd June – Saturday 21st June 2025 Timing: 2 hours 40 minutes (with a 20-minute interval) Rating: ★★★★★ “War Horse will leave you chomping at the bit for more.” Currently on its UK and Ireland tour, War Horse has been […]

Theatre Review: Chicago at the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: Chicago at the Bristol Hippodrome The Show: Chicago Running Dates: Monday 19th May – Saturday 24th May Rating: ★★★★★ “From Crime to Cabaret –  A Killer Night with Chicago” Last night, I was whisked away into the smokey, sultry world of 1920s Chicago at the Bristol Hippodrome, as the award-winning musical took to […]

World Cocktail Day in Bristol

World Cocktail Day in Bristol Celebrating the Signature Serves at The Square Club’s speakeasy-style cocktail bar, the Lower Deck. World Cocktail Day, celebrated every May, is a tribute to the artistry, heritage, and pleasure of great cocktails. It’s a time when cocktail lovers across the globe come together to appreciate the skill and creativity behind […]

Theatre Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Bristol Hippodrome Dates: Tuesday 29th April – Sunday 4th May 2025 Timing: 2 hours 40 minutes (including interval) Rating: ★★★★ Last night I had the joy of watching Ian Fleming’s beloved, timeless story being brought to life on the magical stage of the Bristol Hippodrome. As one […]

Squarely: Crime Fest

Squarely Magazine Squarely Magazine Squarely: Crime Fest by Ann Chadwick As Bristol’s long-running CrimeFest comes to an end in May, Ann Chadwick explores why murder has become a national obsession, from our bookshelves to our screens. CrimeFest’s roll call of authors can feel a bit like flicking through the Radio Times TV Guide. Last year, […]