At Trinity, you can:
express yourself
meet others
learn something new
make memories
be free
we're what you make us
so get involved!
#CentreforthePeople
#MaketheSpace
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At Trinity, you can:
express yourself
meet others
learn something new
make memories
be free
we're what you make us
so get involved!
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Last year we very excitedly launched our in- house Theatre and Dance and programme - IGNiTE. Our aim - to curate an exciting programme of work that would resonate with everyone who uses and lives around Trinity.
Thanks to funding from Arts Council, an amazing team, our programming forum (who have helped steer the programme throughout the year) and every artist, audience member and participant our first step into the world of programming world class theatre and dance , supporting artists to crete new work and ensuring our community benefits from artistic excellence .... has been great.
So while we sit back and make plans for our next programme we thought we'd share some of the best moments and successes.
Circus City is the UK’s fastest growing circus festival, attracting the very best contemporary circus from across the globe and showcasing Bristol’s abundant homegrown talent. Circus City aims to put Bristol on the map as an international capital of contemporary circus.
This year, Trinity Centre is one of the key venues with Swing Circus staging a weekend extravaganza of swing dance featuring circus and dance shows, specialist choreographers and workshops to get your toes tapping 20 - 22 Oct
We are also super pleased to see the return of performer Grania Pickard to the Trinity Centre to tell the story of growing up with her brother Sean, who has severe learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. Using physical theatre, aerial circus, audience interaction and storytelling she brings the world they share to life in her show He Ain't Heavy.
Last but not least we will be hosting Circus Shorts on Friday 27, a fantastic chance to see emerging work by a range of artists working with circus. An evening full of new ideas, different approaches and experimental skills served up fresh for your enjoyment.
There’s something for everyone in the Circus City programme – music lovers, dancers, circus aficionados, theatre goers, party animals and families. The very nature of circus is to push the limits of what’s possible in pursuit of the extraordinary – we encourage you to keep this spirit in mind and take a risk on something new.
Circus City co-director Kate Hartoch.
For more info about the rest of the festival check out Circus City's website here.
'It’s impossible to hear swing music without a smile on your face or tapping your feet. We want to harness that playful energy to create uplifting, energetic circus and dance shows. Get those happy feet a-movin’, and swing your booty in a hulahoop - guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and a spring on your step, it’s the Swing Circus!'
Running time: 90 mins
]]>When people ask me about my brother I usually give them the short answer: he has severe learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. He Ain’t Heavy is the long answer. As Sean cannot go on a national tour due to a love of routine and no concept of theatre, we are going to bring him into the room in other ways.
Performer Grania Pickard returns to Bristol's Trinity Centre to tell the story of growing up with her brother Sean. Using physical theatre, aerial circus, audience interaction and storytelling she brings the world they share to life. Through puppetry the audience see how Sean walks, talks and interacts with the world and how his unique take on life has shaped and influenced Grania.
“You have to see Grania in action: she is a highly skilled circus performer, storyteller and connector, lighting up the entire stage.” LucyLovesCircus
Please note: there will be a relaxed performance at the 3pm performance on the 26th October
Don’t miss your chance to catch them here
Tickets on sale now
Support: Rebecca Downes.
Winner of the Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist at the British Blues Awards 2016, Birmingham (UK)-based Rebecca and her band are a must see live act that often leaves newcomers simply blown away by the power of the performance. With her co-writer Steve Birkett alongside her, a very tight band behind, and Rebecca's powerful voice to the fore, the 5-piece outfit will perform original rock/blues tracks from the EP Real Life, the highly-acclaimed debut album Back To The Start, the superb second album Believe and from the forthcoming studio album More Sinner Than Saint.
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Tickets on sale now
Support: Rebecca Downes.
Winner of the Best Female Vocalist and Best Emerging Artist at the British Blues Awards 2016, Birmingham (UK)-based Rebecca and her band are a must see live act that often leaves newcomers simply blown away by the power of the performance. With her co-writer Steve Birkett alongside her, a very tight band behind, and Rebecca's powerful voice to the fore, the 5-piece outfit will perform original rock/blues tracks from the EP Real Life, the highly-acclaimed debut album Back To The Start, the superb second album Believe and from the forthcoming studio album More Sinner Than Saint.
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Local independent business' Idle Hands is showing its support for Trinity by stocking our merch in their shop.
Idle Hands has been a staple record shop for many in Bristol since Rooted Records shut down back in 2010. Chris and the crew at the shop have continued the much needed independent shop & record label, supporting many local artist as well as national. It's the place to go for new innovative music as well as the old classics.
Head to Idle Hands in St Pauls (32a City Road) to grab your self a limited edition dub plate of Adrian Utley, John Parish's 'Trinity Anthem', which was recorded live in the Trinity main hall mixed and mastered then cut on vinyl dubplate by Dubstudio. Alternatively pop into Trinity and purchase one of our Trinity mugs featuring a hand finished bespoke design or Andy Council's Fox (signed).
'Trinity was the first venue I ever visited and remains one of my favourites. Its focus on community sets it apart from so many other places. A real gem in Bristol's cultural crown" Chris from Idle Hands]]>
We are over 90% of the way towards raising funds needed in order to start the essential repairs to the building. This includes urgent repairs to the iconic towers and pinnacles, fixing the north-aisle roof, stained glass windows and Bath stonework. Repairs are being supported by the Theatres Trust and the Wolfson Foundation Urgent Repairs Scheme and The All Churches Trust.
Director at Theatres Trust, Jon Morgan says: “We are pleased to be able to support the Trinity Centre in keeping performance spaces open for their local community to enjoy. This project addresses urgent roof repairs that will protect future theatre use in the Fyfe Hall.”
Theatres Trust is the UK national advisory public body for theatres: "We believe that current and future generations should have access to good quality theatre buildings where they can be inspired by, and enjoy, live theatre. We champion the past, present and future of live theatre, by protecting the buildings and what goes on inside. We do this through providing advice on planning and development, supplying resources and advice to make theatres sustainable and offering financial assistance through grants. We help people discover more about theatres and campaign for theatres at risk."
The Wolfson Foundation is an independent charity that aims to improve the civic health of society by supporting excellence in the fields of science, health, education and the arts and humanities. Since the beginning of the year Theatres Trust has been working with the Foundation to develop a scheme focusing on smaller, regional theatres, complementing its existing funding programme and building on the knowledge and expertise of Theatres Trust. 2017 will be a pilot year for the Urgent Repairs Scheme, with the Wolfson Foundation providing £100,000 funding and Theatres Trust managing the application and evaluation process.
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Come the Revolution and Trinity Community Arts bring together a weekend of classic films, live music and food.
Saturday 2nd September….Moonlight
Moonlight chronicles of the childhood, adolescence and burgeoning adulthood of a young, African-American, gay man growing up in a deprived neighbourhood of Miami. Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight is a modern classic winning an Academy Award Winner for Best Picture.
Screening includes a pre show soul set by DJ and broadcaster DJ Kid Sis.
Sunday 3rd September….In the Mood for Love
Described as one of the greatest films of the 2000’s In the Mood for Love, set in the early 1960s, is the story of two neighbours, a woman and a man, who form a strong bond after both suspect their spouses of extramarital activities. While they find themselves increasingly attracted to each other, they refuse to give in to their feelings so as not to commit similar wrongs... but the passion is so tempting. With its exquisite colour costume, poise and tone Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love will linger in the memory like a perfect kiss.
Michael Galasso’s incredible score will be preceded by live music from Hokkett: A trio of flute, violin and baritone sax. Skronky / wonky riffs, snippets of melodies and hints of harmonies, woven together through improvisation. Hokkett take the space between them, using it as an extra member - stretching the silence out before crushing it flat with kneejerk riffs and torn rhythms.
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Both evenings will be accompanied by food and an outside bar
While they find themselves increasingly attracted to each other, they refuse to give in to their feelings so as not to commit similar wrongs... but the passion is so tempting.
With its exquisite colour costume, poise and tone Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love will linger in the memory like a perfect kiss.
Michael Galasso’s incredible score will be preceded by live music from Hokkett;
A trio of flute, violin and baritone sax. Skronky / wonky riffs, snippets of melodies and hints of harmonies, woven together through improvisation. Hokkett take the space between them, using it as an extra member - stretching the silence out before crushing it flat with kneejerk riffs and torn rhythms.
Tina Hitchens - Flute, Yvonna Magda - Violin, Helen Papaioannou - Baritone Sax.
Film duration: 1hr 38Min
Doors, food from Momo-Bar & our outside bar open from 7pm
Live music from 7.30pm
Film due to start at 8pm (when the sun sets!)
(Wet weather plan - screening and music will take place in Trinity's Main Hall)
Wong Kar-wai's classic was the inspiration behind our Saturday night film by Barry Jenkins - catch Moonlight Saturday 2nd September
This is the story of a lifetime.
Moonlight chronicles of the childhood, adolescence and burgeoning adulthood of a young, African-American, gay man growing up in a deprived neighbourhood of Miami.
Directed by Barry Jenkins, Moonlight is a modern classic winning an Academy Award Winner for Best Picture.
Screening includes a pre show set by DJ Devolicious
Film duration: 1hr 51m
Doors, food and our outside bar open from 7pm
Live music from 7.30pm
Film due to start at 8pm (when the sun sets!)
Food available from: Just Love Nibbles
Fans of Moonlight will know that director Barry Jenkins was inspired by our Sunday night classic - catch In the Mood for Love Sunday 3rd September.
As a live Entity, the five strong Revolutionary Minds expertly provide rich, upbeat, hypnotic dub rhythms behind Benjamin’s beloved vocal and lyrical mastery. Amongst these backing vocals are supplied by Amy True, an artist in her own right she is fast becoming one of the most influential and talked about personalities in the UK Hip Hop scene, being equally formidable in both her ability to sing, and her ability to deliver fast paced gritty lyricism. Revolutionary Minds as a body of work tackles the indigestible topic of the world we live in today, political & economic corruption, global warming, rampant racism, fascist patriarchy...unfortunately we could go on & on.
Amid this chaos though Revolutionary Minds, both band and album, are the soundtrack for the modern revolutionist; it will make you feel empowered, hopeful, galvanised to make a difference and make you dance; it’s a dub thing.
Presented as part of Trinity's in-house Autumn Programme
Support from Solomon O.B
14+ (under 16's must be accompanied by an adult)
]]>On Monday 26th June the Trinity Community Garden hosted Coutts Bank Bristol regional office “Corporate Volunteering Day”, led by Leigh Dodsworth. 11 enthusiastic participants - a few of whom travelled down from London - took this sunny day out of the office to help us with general gardening tasks and light maintenance in the garden, including: weeding and clearing the garden, playground and boarders around the grounds; as well as levelling the floor of our shelter area.
Anita O’Flynn, Garden Coordinator, had a list of tasks the size of her arm, so the day took a bit of management to get everyone on task, tooled up and happy with what they were doing.
2016-2017 has been a busy and successful year with the Trinity Community Garden hosting six main free and open activities, where people can join us - whatever the weather – to learn garden skills, enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and share some lovely food together! We have directly engaged a total of 627 people through weekly and monthly sessions, from tailored therapeutic gardening and cooking activities for adults with mental health issues to nature, play and craft session for under 5’s and school children over half terms and Summer.
Check out our What’s On for current gardening activities.
We have had real success and impact for our community so far, however we want to continue to improve and grow and we can only do this with your support. It costs us approx £1,500 a month to sustain our regular activities and there is so much to improve in our Garden, in terms of making the space accessible for all.
Corporate team-building sessions cost as little as £250+VAT to cover costs of a facilitator and materials to help resource your day - taking part in work that will provide a lasting legacy for the communities of Bristol...read more here.
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