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FAME at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

  • Bristol Old Vic Theatre School 1-3 Downside Bristol, BS8 2FX United Kingdom (map)
Fame isn’t only the best musical of the summer, it’s one of the best films of any genre — a fresh and funky, sassy and brassy, gutty and gritty, slick and smart piece of work.
— BRUCE MCCABE (BOSTON GLOBE)

DOORS: 17:30 | FILM STARTS 17:45

Join us this Spring at a very exciting new location - Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Walk in the footsteps of film and theatre legends, and enjoy a trio of drama-school related screenings in the beautiful dance studio.

Next in the programme is, Fame, the iconic look inside a prestigious performing arts school. With unforgettable songs and a cast that left us all wanting more, it’s a high-energy celebration of chasing dreams and dancing your way to stardom!"

About The Film

1980 | 15 | 128 mins

Four teenagers join the prestigious New York High School of Performing Arts. They must navigate through heartbreak, school work, adolescence and challenges.

About The Location

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is one of the most successful and well-respected drama schools in the UK. Amongst their alumni are film and theatre legends, including Sir Daniel Day Lewis, Olivia Colman, Naomie Harris and Gene Wilder.

Rarely open to the public, this beautiful school is situated overlooking the Downs.

Watch The Official Trailer

 
 
 

Getting Here

  • Bristol Old Vic Theatre School is located at 1-3 Downside, Clifton, BS8 2XF

  • Bus services 8 & 9 stop at nearby bus stops. The nearest train station is Clifton Down

  •  There is limited street parking and pay and display parking in the area.

  • Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.

Accessibility

  • Please contact us if you require a wheelchair space, or require seating in a particular area (e.g. closer to the exit, at the end of a row).

  • If you require subtitles, please contact us in advance of making your booking. Many of our screenings can accommodate subtitles; however, this varies depending on the film.

  • We want to make your visit as enjoyable as possible, so please do not hesitate to contact us if you require further information about this venue’s accessibility.

Venue & Event Information

  • .You will not be able to access the screening room before the stated doors time on your ticket.

FAQs

Can I buy food or drink at the venue? Yes, snacks will be available to purchase, and there will be a bar onsite.

I have a BuyAGift/Red Letter Days/other voucher. How do I redeem this for this event? Head to this page for more information about redeeming Gift Vouchers.

Is my ticket refundable? We operate a no-refunds policy; tickets may be exchanged for event credit to the same value of your ticket up to 48 hours before the start of an event. To request an event credit, please complete our event credit application.