Bristol Old Vic has today announced its dazzling upcoming summer season of live and online work.

The ‘Welcome Back’ season is representative of the range of work you can expect from the venue over the next five years. It aims to create bold, innovative high quality, popular work for Bristol; to share the work of the South West’s astonishing talent on our main stage; champion the creativity of young people across the city; to launch the careers of a new generation of stars from Bristol Old Vic Theatre School; to welcome visitors of all ages to the theatre, starting with the first ever public opening of their Thunder Run; and to continue the digital revolution begun throughout lockdown.

Highlights of the season include the revival of Touching The Void from 26-29 May (live and online); the premiere of Outlier from 12-26 June, written and performed by Malaika Kegode with original music from Bristol band Jakabol; The Three Seagulls directed by Sally Cookson from 2-10 July; and the Thunder Run tours on 30 & 31 May.

Artistic Director Tom Morris said: “We’ve been kept alive throughout the pandemic by the government’s support and the loyalty of our audiences. Responsibility comes with this, and in the depths of lockdown we’ve also had a chance to reflect on the things we did well and the things we need to improve at after the pandemic. We are determined to build on the successes of recent years but also to come back stronger, more connected, more welcoming and more entertaining than ever. This mini-season of summer work shows our first step in that direction and our renewed determination to welcome and celebrate every area and community of our beautiful city.”

Full details of their Autumn and Winter programmes will be announced in June.

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