Brassed Off
Kelvin Players Theatre, Bristol, BS7 8NY
Wednesday 1st July 2026 - Saturday 11th July 2026
Set in the fictional Yorkshire mining town of Grimley in the mid-1990s, Brassed Off tells the story of a colliery brass band struggling to survive amid the threat of pit closure. The town’s miners face redundancy, and with it the collapse of their livelihoods, families, and community.
Deeply rooted in the cultural and political moment of the 1990s, this is a story of resilience, community, hope, and the rousing power of music. When everything is at risk, music becomes more than sound – it becomes survival.
By Paul Allen. Based on the screenplay by Mark Herman. Directed by Sam Grayston.
In partnership with Filton Concert Brass.
Kelvin Players is committed to removing as many barriers as possible to improve access to theatre. As such, we will always do everything within our power to accommodate disabled visitors.
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Content note: Audience members are advised that Brassed Off contains occasional strong language (swearing), smoking on stage, and depiction of a mental health crisis leading to a suicide attempt.
Deeply rooted in the cultural and political moment of the 1990s, this is a story of resilience, community, hope, and the rousing power of music. When everything is at risk, music becomes more than sound – it becomes survival.
By Paul Allen. Based on the screenplay by Mark Herman. Directed by Sam Grayston.
In partnership with Filton Concert Brass.
Kelvin Players is committed to removing as many barriers as possible to improve access to theatre. As such, we will always do everything within our power to accommodate disabled visitors.
Content note: Audience members are advised that Brassed Off contains occasional strong language (swearing), smoking on stage, and depiction of a mental health crisis leading to a suicide attempt.
