The following, verbatim, is a post i made on the guardian website:
Right now Bristol is buzzing with people making great work. For me the disappearance of Bristol Old Vic has lead to there being a lot more openness and support within the theatre/performance community. At the same time, as if by magic, there are a host of emerging companies...emerging. You only have to look at the programme for BAC's BURST season to see an embarrassment of 'stol based riches: Tim Atack, Tom Marshman, Search Party and Action Hero are all showing work.
