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Bristol Beer Factory Brewery and Visitors' centre. The Brewery Theatre is programmed with theatre from small scale touring companies to Tobacco Factory Theatre productions. The shows programmed are a range from children's shows and magic, to clowning, comedy, storytelling and classical theatre.
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