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 […]

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 […]

TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome

Theatre Review: TINA – The Tina Turner Musical at the Bristol Hippodrome Dates: Tuesday 8th April – Saturday 26th April 2025 Timing: 2 hours 45 minutes (including interval) Rating: ★★★★ TINA – The Tina Turner Musical! announces itself as ‘Simply the Best’, and I certainly share that opinion, along with the whole audience of last […]

Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet – Cinderella

Theatre Review: Birmingham Royal Ballet – Cinderella Dates: Thursday 27th March – Saturday 29th March 2025 Timing: 2 hours 30 minutes (including interval) Rating: ★★★★★ Last night I had the pleasure of going to watch Cinderella by the Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) at the Bristol Hippodrome. Having only seen one ballet previously, I was excited […]

Networking Events in Bristol

Squarely Magazine Blog Page Networking at The Square Squarely Magazine Blog Page Networking at The Square Networking Events in Bristol Networking is a cornerstone for success in the creative industries, offering avenues for collaboration, inspiration, and career advancement. In Bristol, a city renowned for its vibrant creative scene, numerous opportunities exist for young professionals to […]

Theatre Review: Varna International Ballet – The Nutcracker

Rating: ★★★★ Date: Wednesday 8th January 2025 Timing: 1 hour 50 minutes (including interval) Where: Bristol Hippodrome National UK Tour: 8th Jan—5th Mar 2025 Though Christmas is now over, the magic of the festive season still has it grasps on me. So on a chilly Wednesday evening in January, I made my way to the […]

Theatre Review: Mary Poppins at the Bristol Hippodrome

Rating: ★★★★★ Running Dates: Monday 4th November – Saturday 30th November 2024 Last night, I stepped into Bristol’s very own West End theatre, the Bristol Hippodrome, to experience the magic of Mary Poppins live on stage. I was so delighted to be experiencing this beloved childhood classic film at such an iconic venue as the […]

Squarely: Forwards Festival

  Forwards Festival by Pascale Loftus The Festival Forwards Festival is relatively new to the circuit but has fast become a highlight on Bristol’s vibrant cultural calendar, having launched only two years ago. Hosted on the Clifton Downs, it brings together a diverse mix of live music, talks and experiences, with a line-up of up-and-coming artists from Bristol and beyond, alongside some more established names. The […]