Gone Dark:
A Devised Ghost Story
By Fran Lewis & Mat Rees
28 October - 1 November
Tickets:
£1 5.00 full / £12.00 concessions
After the Kelvin studio theatre has been damaged by a fire, the company decides to raise funds for the rebuild by inviting a group of journalists and influencers to spend the night in their ‘haunted’ building.
As they sit around the campfire sharing spooky tales, they begin to realise something sinister is stalking them from the shadows… This is a piece of original theatre wholly devised by members of the Kelvin Players.
Upcoming Shows
Instant Wit:
The Usual Suspects
VISITING COMPANY
Saturday 15 November, 8:00pm
Bristol’s highly acclaimed Comedy Improvisation Company INSTANT WIT are delighted to be returning to the Kelvin Players stage.
Welcome to an evening of songs, gags and general silliness – all of it based on audience suggestions.
Fancy hearing a Country and Western song about an otter in a plastic rain hat? Your wish is our command. Or how about a very silly Shakespearean scene set in Lidl?
But don’t worry, nobody is forced to participate and we even build in a section where anonymous suggestions, written down in the interval, can be acted out. Good suggestions receive flying packets of custard; the best of the evening gets a bottle of wine!
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Katie Kneen & Tim Whitten
2-6 and 9-13 December 2025
The survivors of a shipwreck find themselves on a remote and magical island, ruled over by the sorcerer Prospero, who was deeply wronged by some among those very survivors. What ensues is an epic tale of vengeance and intrigue, magic and monsters, love and hope.
This modern production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest will be an immersive, fantastical experience, transporting the audience to another place and time.
About Us
Kelvin Players is one of the largest and most respected non-professional drama companies in the South West. From the base of our Studio Theatre on Gloucester Road in Bristol we present at least five productions each year varying hugely in style, period and genre.
Whether you're interested in treading the boards or in one of the numerous backstage roles you'll find a friendly atmosphere and a group passionate about making quality theatre for the people of Bristol.
