Island Town / Blackthorn

A Bristol Old Vic Theatre School double-bill in the Weston Studio: a coming-of-age story set in a dead-end town paired with a lyrical drama about rural change and shared history.

Island Town / Blackthorn is a double-bill presented as part of Bristol Old Vic Theatre School’s Summer Festival.

Dates: 11–13 Jun 2026

Venue: The Weston Studio, Bristol Old Vic, King Street, Bristol (BS1 4ED)

Tickets: £6 – £16 (Standard £16 | Concession £11 | Under 25s £6; includes £1 booking fee).

Age guidance: 16+

Programme:

• Island Town by Simon Longman — a funny, life-affirming coming-of-age story following three teenagers dreaming of leaving their town
• Blackthorn by Charley Miles — a lyrical drama exploring a relationship shaped by progress and rural change

Scheduled times include:

• Thu 11 Jun — 7.00pm
• Fri 12 Jun — 7.00pm