“Rami Malek is brazenly resplendent in the role, summoning Mercury’s high-energy performance antics as well as his mournful, introspective side”
DOORS: 18:00 | EVENT BEGINS: 18:30
Join us this February at 1532 Performing Arts Centre as we celebrate Britain’s much-loved rock band, Queen!
Charting the band’s meteoric rise and the turbulent, fascinating life of their unforgettable frontman, Freddie Mercury, this Oscar-winning film delivers a heartfelt, human story set to a host of show-stopping Queen hits.
We’re also delighted to be joined by our friends at BLOC Productions, Bristol’s premier musical theatre company, who are gearing up for their August 2026 production of We Will Rock You at the Bristol Hippodrome. Members of the company will perform a Queen-inspired medley before the film — the perfect warm-up for the main event!
About The Film
2018| 12 | 129 mins
As Freddie Mercury and Queen soar to international fame on the strength of his remarkable talent, he must confront the challenges of ego, sexuality, and a life-changing diagnosis behind the spotlight.
Contains moderate sex references, drug references, infrequent strong language
About The Performers
BLOC Productions is an award-winning musical theatre company that has been dedicated to performing light opera and musicals in Bristol for over 90 years. Their mission is to promote the performing arts in the region and to provide opportunity and encouragement for talented amateur performers.
BLOC Productions is currently the only non-professional company able to perform once a year at The Bristol Hippodrome, where they enjoy a reputation for producing shows of a highly professional standard. They were the first company to be offered the rights to Evita by The Really Useful Company and one of the first companies to be offered Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.
In 2025, BLOC Productions was invited by Cameron Mackintosh and Music Theatre International (MTI) to be one of only 11 clubs across the UK to be granted a one-off amateur licence to perform one of the UK amateur premières of the full version of Les Misérables - “Let The People Sing” in 2025, as part of the iconic show’s 40th Anniversary celebrations. In 2026, they return to the Hippodrome for an exciting production of We Will Rock You.
About The Venue
The 1532 Performing Arts Centre opened in September 2016 providing state-of-the-art facilities for music, dance and drama for Bristol Grammar School and Bristol as a whole.
The name 1532 reflects the School's history, being the year that the School received its royal charter. 1532 has multiple spaces, including a theatre, dance studio, drama studio and small concert hall, all of which are available to hire.
The Centre has hosted several Bristol Film Festival screenings with guest speakers, from AI experts to wildlife filmmakers, and is perfect for Q&A sessions and engaging content from a diverse range of themes and topics.
TICKETS
Getting Here
The entrance to the venue is on Elton Road - the what3words reference is myself.reach.sheep
There is on-street parking directly outside the venue and on adjacent roads. Charges may apply so please check signage. There are also nearby car parks located on Trenchard Street and Jacob Wells Road.
The Elton Road bus stop is served by route 72. The Queens Road bus stop is served by routes 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 8 and U2.
Wherever possible, we encourage walking the use of public transport when travelling to our events.
Accessibility
The 1532 Performing Arts Centre is an accessible venue. They offer limited access parking via a side vehicle gate on Elton Road, just up the road from the main entrance. Please contact the venue via 1532@bgs.bristol.sch.uk if you require accessible access or would like to discuss any further accessibility concerns.
If you are attending an event as a carer for a disabled guest, then you are entitled to free access. Please select the relevant ticket and bring appropriate proof of eligibility such as proof of blue badge, access card, cinema for all card, letter from a professional or evidence of DLA/PIP.
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 and the amount of advance notice given.
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
Doors for this event will open at 18:00 (6:00PM), with the intro talk starting at 18:30.
There is a bar onsite selling a range of soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
FAQs
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