Description
We are Bristol’s most innovative and original theatre society. The creativity of our members is always our focus, and 100% of our productions are written, directed, produced and acted by students. We put on various shows throughout the year, providing the best opportunities for student writers to take their scripts to production. These take the form of traditional full-length shows as well as showcases! Our first showcase of the year, CRAM, aims to get as many fresh faces as possible involved in various different roles and often results in a silly blend of comedic sketches written and directed by the new committee.
During the first term, there are weekly writing workshops for all levels of experience run by our two writing reps. These are a great way to learn the craft of writing for the stage and a great way to develop your work, ready to submit to future showcases! Spotlights make a continuous effort to be welcoming throughout the year and we welcome and encourage everyone to join no matter your experience with theatre and/or writing. We also start with a family scheme and series of social events that are an easy way to meet our committee and make friends with similar students. We put on a freshers-only showcase in collaboration with Bristol Dramsoc, which is entirely written, acted and directed by freshers! We also take part in a number of cross-society events culminating in the yearly ball POSHed, which is a great way to end the year.
In 2024/25 we’re back and better than ever, with full length proposed shows, showcases, work in progress nights, writing workshops, socials, parties, open mics, and much more!
For more information about Spotlights visit our:
Website: www.bristolspotlights.com
Instagram (@bristolspotlights)
or join our Members' WhatsApp Chat to keep up to date with all events we’ll be hosting throughout the year.
If you'd like to contact us, please message one of these pages or email us at bristolspotlights@gmail.com. Or feel free to reach out to our president, Leo Russell (jd22017@bristol.ac.uk), or vice president/fresher's rep, Dulcie Johnson (sh23611@bristol.ac.uk).
Our membership cost this year is £8. This is required for participation in all shows and non-ticketed workshops. This also allows you to propose for slots, vote in proposals, vote in our AGMs and purchase discounted tickets to our performances! If you need assistance in covering the cost of your membership, please do email bristolspotlights@gmail.com . All applications will be treated with confidentiality.
Terms and conditions
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Membership Fee Inclusions
Prior to signing up to a Club or Society speak to the Committee to find out what your membership includes and if there are any further expenses throughout the year.
Service Standards
All Club or Society members can expect to receive:
- The opportunity to attend regular meetings, events, activities, trips and socials as arranged.
- The opportunity to stand for a committee position or vote in their elections (Bristol students only).
- For Sports Club – to attend regular training sessions and have the opportunity to be selected for the teams.
Code of Conduct
When joining a club or society you are agreeing to abide by the constitution, general rules, regulations and policies of University of Bristol Students’ Union and also the Club or Society Code of Conduct which sets out the level of behaviour & discipline expected of all Club & Society members.
Refund Policy
Any customer who pays for a membership subscription to a Bristol SU Society, Sports Club, Student Media and initiatives has a 14 day cooling off period from the time and date of purchase during which they have the right to cancel the subscription and receive a full refund. If you do decide to cancel within the 14 days, Bristol SU will refund your payment within a further 30 days of the cancellation. To request a refund please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk
Data sharing (Sports Club members only)
Please be aware that Bristol SU may share data relating to the members of its sports clubs with the Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health (a department of the University). This information may be used for the purposes of communicating direct with these members and/or to cross-reference against SEH's Sports Pass membership records.
As part of Bristol SU's membership of British Universities & Colleges Sports (BUCS) Bristol SU may have to share data on to its sports clubs members so BUCS can, from time to time, communicate with these members.
Data sharing (Societies members only)
If you're joining one of the societies listed below please be aware that your name and email address will be shared with Bristol Hub for the purpose of keeping you up to date with their activities through their email “The Week”:
AIESEC Bristol, AMICUS Bristol, Anti-Slavery Society, Bristol Feminists, Bristol Friends of MSF, Bristol Marrow, Bristol Social Enterprise Society, Bristol Student Action for Refugees, Bristol University Amnesty International, Conservation Group, Bristol University Oxfam Group, Bristol University Sustainability Team, Bristol Volunteers for Development Abroad, Engineers Without Borders, Howard League for Penal Reform Student Society, International Affairs Society, Medsin Bristol, Model United Nations, and Vegetarian and Vegan Society.
For more information on Bristol Hub visit: http://www.bristolhub.org.
If you do not want your details shared with the Hub please email: bristolsu@bristol.ac.uk.
These terms shall be governed by English law and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English Courts. Nothing in these terms shall exclude liability for fraudulent misrepresentation.
