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Theatre Bristol presents Shakespeare in the Park with comedy “Twelfth Night” August 13, 14, and 15 at Cumberland Square Park in Bristol, Virginia.

William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night” or “What You Will” is a tragedy turned comedy as twins Viola and Sebastian are separated after a shipwreck on the Illyrian coast. Thinking the other dead, Viola and Sebastian mourn their lost sibling. As they work to regain their footing on their separate paths, they meet some of the interesting characters of Illyria.

Madly in love with Lady Olivia, Mason White rules Illyria as the illustrious Duke Orsino. Viola, played by Cameron Roberts, goes undercover using the alias “Cesario” to serve as a page to Mason’s Count Orsino. As “he” tries to woo the lovely Lady Olivia, played by Bailey Lowe, on behalf of Count Orsino, Viola begins to fall in love with Count Orsino, herself. Meanwhile, Lady Olivia’s aunt, the brilliant, jovial Lady Tabby Belch, enjoys partying, and galivants and rouses the night with Lady Alice Aguecheek. Enelisa Sutton and Whitney Brooks delight as Lady Tabby and Lady Alice, respectively.

Chloe Campbell attends Lady Olivia as the clever Maria, as well as serves Sebastian as his loyal companion, Antonio. Riley Lowe captivates as the witty jester, Feste. Zaiah Gray will have you ROFL as Malvolio, in his yellow stockings and cross-garters, and wrench your heart as Sebastian as he reunites with his long-lost sister, Viola.

“Twelfth Night” is a Theatre Bristol Youth Service Board production, with Camille Gray as the director, Faith Vance as the understudy, and Samantha Gray as the YSB mentor.

“Twelfth Night” is presented free of charge by Theatre Bristol at Cumberland Square Park, Bristol, VA, Friday, August 13 at 7:00 pm; Saturday, August 14 at 10:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 7:00 pm; and Sunday, August 15 at 2:00 pm.

 Join us at the Twin City drive-in movie theatre for a filmed performance of Once Upon a Time, a charming collection of fairytales, nursery rhymes, and excerpts from beloved classical ballets. From Sleeping Beauty, Giselle, and Don Quixote to Snow White, the Little Mermaid, and Goldilocks, there's something for everyone!

Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for children. The event will be first come first serve parking, with great views of the big screen from every spot. The snack bar will be available with plenty of snacks for purchase like popcorn, hot dogs, pizza, candy, and soft drinks. Clean restrooms are also available in the snack bar.

We hope you join us for this fun, safe, and socially distanced spring performance!

"We are happy to offer a safe, socially distanced movie-style Nutcracker performance at the drive-in on Sunday, December 13 at 6:30pm. Experience your favorite holiday tradition, all from the comfort and safety of your own vehicle! 

The production will be a full length movie style Nutcracker, with parts of the show filmed in various local spots such as Paramount Bristol and some special outdoor locations to be announced soon. We hope you join us for this fun, nostalgic holiday event!

Tickets will go on sale on October 1. You can find ticket information on our website soon." - Bristol Ballet

Due to the pandemic, Sleeping Beauty has been rearranged into a short, socially distanced performance including variations and distanced duets. Rehearsals are distanced (with only six people per class). 

 Theatre Bristol presents the musical comedy Valentine, She Loves Me, February 7-16 on the Theatre Bristol ARTspace stage. Inspired by the same story that brought "You've Got Mail" to the screen, She Loves Me's love letters and sardonic wit are exchanged to beautiful music in a 1930s parfumerie. Written by Joe Masteroff, author of Cabaret, with music by Jerry Bock and lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, the musical team of Fiddler on the Roof, She Loves Me is based on a play by Miklos Laszlo. The show features a talented cast from around the region, and tickets to see them are available now at https://tinyurl.com/TBSheLovesMe.