However, these plans don’t match the auditorium layout from that era; audience names have been written into a pre-made seating chart, rather than one designed especially for our Theatre. Seating plans for performances between 1791 and 1793 have the names of theatre-goers written in, suggesting people may have booked seats in advance. My first opportunity to see the (for me) recently re-opened Bristol Old Vic was not a disappointment.I was lucky enough to go on a comedy night and I will certainly go again. Sign up to our ... suggesting people may have booked seats in advance. Beautiful theatre which contrasts well with the modern entrance hall and bar area. Sheridan's The Rivals was just starting so I stayed and had a great time. The Bristol Old Vic is a cultural institution. We loved the location with cobbled street and old pubs and the play was first class. Slip seats down the side of the Dress Circle have a side-view of the stage. This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Angled seats can offer a better view if leaning forward onto the safety bar. Unfortunately the OL Vic was built during times when theatre goers were less tall than the modern generation, and legroom is an issue, when acts are over one hour long. Plus their curation of plays and events is absolutely top-notch. We enjoyed the production of 'The Rivals' , especially the set and the modern touches, some of the OTT acting and the delivery of Mrs Malaprop. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. Good coffee too! In this time of crisis, if you are able to, please help protect Bristol Old Vic's future. Great seats in a lovely lively venue. Great venue, have been to eat there a couple of times but this was my first time seeing a show. Private Self-Guided Treasure Hunt around Bristol - The Waterside Wander, Bristol's Brilliant Pubs: A Self-Guided GPS Audio Tour of the Old City, Great play (The Rivals) theatre in the middle of renovations, Hotels with Complimentary Breakfast in Bristol, Hotels near Avon Valley Adventure & Wildlife Park, Hotels near Clifton Observatory and Caves, Hotels near Old Down Country Park & Weddings, Hotels near John Wesley's Chapel & New Room Museum, Hotels near Clifton Suspension Bridge Visitor Centre, Hotels near University of the West of England, Surfing, Windsurfing & Kitesurfing in Bristol, Conference & Convention Centers in Bristol. Seen a few plays recently, all been very good.Saw Jane eyre, long day's journey into night, Madame bovary all well acted. Bristol Old Vic: Choose your seat carefully! We got great seats and absolutely loved the show. Great theatre with real atmosphere and a sense of history. The theatre is a Bristol iconic venue and we were pleased to have had the opportunity of this visit, but would like to have been more comfortable. I turned up at the theatre on the off-chance. Perhaps it is possible to get end of row seats but on this occasion friends had booked best available centre row. As a short-term visitor I was looking for something to do for the evening. Such a lovely venue with great food & drink! For me this production needed two intervals, as I was most uncomfortable crammed into the dress circle seats. Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. The building work going on made some parts of the theatre look like a factory. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Bristol Old Vic - King Street, BS1 4ED Bristol, UK - Rated 4.6 based on 319 Reviews "Snow Queen was the best theatre show I have seen. It's good to experience quality live theatre. However, the original auditorium is old and interesting. The names of the boxes are clearly marked with names of famous actors and writers, just as they are in the Theatre auditorium today. Great theatre. The theatre is in the throes of major building work but the use of the paint shop as a backstage bar is interesting and imaginative. Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED. It is worth the price of a ticket just to be able to sit in the wonderful auditorium. Photograph by Fred Howarth It's the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK and following a huge redevelopment project, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with state of the art rehearsal rooms, a dramatically extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines giving audiences an even more intimate theatrical experience. - See 411 traveler reviews, 124 candid photos, and great deals for Bristol, UK, at Tripadvisor. It's the longest continuously-running theatre in the UK and following a huge redevelopment project, is now one of the most modern and comfortable with state of the art rehearsal rooms, a dramatically extended forestage and precision-engineered sightlines giving audiences an even more intimate theatrical experience. Productions that would appeal to everyone. Sight lines and acoustics very good. Great atmosphere. The Bristol Old Vic is a cultural institution. What the plans do prove is that theatre in Bristol was immensely popular, and that 18th century audiences were determined not to miss a show. Find the best Stalls seats at Old Vic Theatre London using view from seat photos, audience seat reviews and interactive seating plan. Dec 10, 2019 - Image 1 of 46 from gallery of Bristol Old Vic / Haworth Tompkins. Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol, BS1 4ED. 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