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Silent Heroines Disco: The Tour

Following the 2021 success of Silent Heroines – we are back for 2023 and going on tour. Continuing as an immersive theatre show using audio headsets – delving into the untold real-life stories of an all-woman, Bristol-based cast.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

We’re so pleased to let you know that we’ve been awarded the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service – the MBE for voluntary groups. Our amazing volunteers do all sorts: devise and act in our plays, help run our shows, cook

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Sudafest 2022

Sudafest is a celebration of Sudanese culture. Everyone is welcome at Sudafest – Those with Sudanese heritage and those who want to learn more.

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Creative Wellbeing Café

We are excited to announce the re-opening of acta’s Creative Wellbeing Café. The café will be open on Thursdays from 10.30am to 2.30pm, serving hot drinks, homemade cakes, and a simple lunch. From 11am-1pm you’ll be able to get hands-on

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Listen now: Chocolate Biscuits

A group of Black Hijabi Muslim Girls from Bristol ages 11-17 who met over 8 weeks to talk about issues that matter to them. Grab your chocolate biscuits and listen to the girls put the world to rights. This podcast is part of acta Community Theatre: Turn Up; amplifying under-platformed voices.