Friends of Bathurst Basin

Lightship Theatre presents Queen Lear, a gender-reversed production of Shakespeare's King Lear brought into a modern-day setting - with creative and minimalist staging. The story of Queen Lear and her three sons is a matriarchal drama and political thriller that explores the treacheries within a family dynasty, the fears around aging and how blind we can be to the reality we live in.

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On Sunday 17th October, a music, sound and film event created by Bristol based artist Kathy Hinde took place around Bathurst Basin, all inspired by listening to Bristol from an underwater perspective.

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In response to the Swim Bristol Harbour campaign to allow swimming in Bristol Harbour, the Harbour Office has posted signs  warning about the health hazards of entering the water. Our photo shows the poster that has recently appeared by the Ostrich Pub.

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