The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
Directed by Katie Kneen & Tim Whitten
2-6 and 9-13 December 2025
Tickets:
£1 5.00 full / £12.00 concessions
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.
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 Long Road
By Shelagh Stephenson
Directed by Fiona Morrison
17 - 21 February 2026
Mary and John have lost their son Danny in a senseless murder. Together with their surviving son Joe, they are each struggling to deal with the loss in their own way. For Mary, the only way to move through her hatred is to understand why it happened – and that means meeting the perpetrator, Emma, in prison.
A deeply emotive play laced with hope and humour, charting the complex journey through grief and towards forgiveness.
The King
Adapted from the novel by Donald Barthelme
Directed and adapted by Chris Thomas
14 - 18 April 2026
It is the darkest period of World War II. King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have returned… to do battle with the Nazis. Along the way, the knights uncover clues that will lead them to The Grail – a terrifying bomb, the weapon to end all wars.
Mythic and modern worlds collide in this irreverent and playful adaptation of Donald Barthelme's postmodernist comedy of the same name.
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.
