Cary Grant Comes Home For The Weekend

30/05/2026

Whoo, whooo! Lovely sunny weekend to experience this unique tour of the Bristol City Centre that forged CARY GRANT!

Come and join us this Sunday in
Bristol!

‘Everybody wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.’
Our new tour, launched in November 2023, coincided with the launch of ITVX’s new 4 part drama ARCHIE – filmed in Liverpool! But Bristol is where Archie Leach was born and where the seeds of Cary Grant were sown.
Walk the streets that Archie knew as a boy and that Cary returned to, again and again, for the rest of his life. Theatres and cinemas, hotels and restaurants, and the harbour – places that helped form and transform him into a Hollywood star and style icon. An extraordinary story that’s also threaded through with secrets and lies as enduring as Archie’s Bristol landscapes.
another fabulous tour” — Kathryn Davis, MD Visit West
brilliant tour guide” — Veronica Jones on Facebook

Meet/start: Statue of Cary Grant, Millennium Promenade, Bristol, England BS1 5DB
Mainly on the flat, suitable for wheelchairs, distance 1-1.5 miles, ends Castle Park
Cost: £14 ( + booking fee)
Lasts: approx. 90 minutes

https://showofstrength.org.uk/productions/cary-grant-comes-home

24/04/2026

Visit Cary Grant's Sunny Bristol ☀️ - https://mailchi.mp/f445f590153c/visit-cary-grants-sunny-bristol Step into the weekend with sun, style and Cary Grant! Our rebranded Cary Comes Home Theatre walk launches this Sunday, Early Bird passes are SOLD OUT and our Standard Festival passes are going fast!

25/02/2026

We've only got one Early Bird Festival pass left - are you going to be the lucky one who snaps it up?!

25/02/2026

The Big Picture
(dir. Arthur Cauty, 2025)

Now available to stream on Kinema

The Big Picture uncovers the true story of a giant‑screen cinema quietly forgotten in the centre of Bristol. Built for the Millennium to showcase IMAX 70mm at its most spectacular, the building was abandoned for over a decade until a collective of cinephiles reclaimed it—transforming a lost relic into the beating heart of a grassroots cinema movement.

Our own festival director, Charlotte Crofts, along with many of Bristol’s independent cinema and film‑festival leaders, appears in the film, which celebrates the venue we’re proud to call home. Their voices help tell the story of how a dormant space became a thriving hub for community cinema, creativity and cultural activism.

You can stream The Big Picture exclusively on Kinema and pay what you want (from $4.99). Your support goes directly to the filmmakers and helps independent stories like this reach audiences who care about cinema’s past, present and future.

Stream The Big Picture now — exclusively on Kinema*.
Pay what you want (from $4.99). Watch instantly, no subscription.*Currently available in the UK only
https://kinema.com/films/the-big-picture-roeou

22/02/2026

STROUD FILM FESTIVAL 2026
The Philadelphia Story
Friday 13 March 2026, 7:30pm

VENUE: Cotswold Playhouse, Parliament Street, Stroud, GL5 1LW

We’re excited to be taking part in Stroud Film Festival this year with a special screening of The Philadelphia Story. After being labelled “box office poison” in 1939, Katharine Hepburn famously bought the rights to the Broadway play she was starring in and steered it to the screen, transforming her career and securing the film the Best Picture Oscar in 1940. This sparkling “comedy of remarriage,” with Cary Grant and James Stewart completing the iconic trio, later inspired the musical remake High Society.

With its razor‑sharp script, George Cukor’s elegant direction and three leads at the height of their powers, the film remains as fresh, funny and sophisticated as ever. Our festival director, Charlotte Crofts (Professor of Cinema Arts at UWE Bristol), will introduce the screening with a short contextual talk.

We’re thrilled to be collaborating with Stroud Film Festival to bring this classic to new audiences—hope to see you there.£8 (£5 under 18)

Duration 1hr 55mins
Cert U
Release date 1940
Directed by George Cukor
Genre Comedy
Origin: United States

BOOK NOW: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/cotswoldplayhouse/t-oejjqvq

19/02/2026

Vote Sheila Hannon for Tourism Superstar!

We’re thrilled to share that Sheila Hannon — the brilliant mind behind our Cary Comes Home theatre walk, celebrating Cary Grant’s remarkable journey from Bristol boy to global icon — has been shortlisted for the national Tourism Superstar 2026 award.

Through her work with Show of Strength Theatre Company, Sheila's theatre walks transform local history into unforgettable performances. Whether tracing Cary Grant’s early life or uncovering the hidden literary heritage, colourful characters, and sometimes grisly pasts of Bristol, Bath and the wider region — from extraordinary women and working‑class histories to notorious crimes and local legends, Sheila's vividly told stories help people connect with place.Sheila’s nomination is an opportunity to spotlight the South West as a vibrant cultural and heritage destination — including its growing reputation for screen tourism, with Cary Grant as a natural ambassador — which sits beautifully alongside VisitBritain's wider campaign celebrating the UK’s film and TV locations.Public voting is now open, and we’d love your support.

A win for Sheila is a win for Cary Grant’s legacy. Let’s help bring this one home for Bristol and the region!

Watch Sheila's video and vote for her here: https://visitenglandawards.secure-platform.com/tourismsuperstar/gallery/rounds/454/details/44693

18/02/2026

Cary Comes Home
Theatre WalkFrom Bristol to Hollywood:
The Untold Story of Cary Grant

Departs Millennium Square, Bristol; ends Castle Park
Sundays at 11am, on select dates throughout 2026
Running Time: 1-1.5hrs
‘Everybody wants to be Cary Grant. Even I want to be Cary Grant.’ (Cary Grant)

Before Cary Grant became the epitome of Hollywood sophistication, he was Archie Leach — a spirited kid from Bristol. This immersive, actor‑led theatre walk uncovers the extraordinary journey from local boy to global icon, revealing the Bristol streets, stages, and stories that shaped one of cinema’s most enduring stars.

Step into the city that formed him: the theatres and music halls where he found his flair for performance; the cinemas and hotels he revisited throughout his career; the docks and backstreets that fed his imagination and anchored his identity. Along the way, discover the secrets of his reinvention and the surprising traces he left behind.

BOOK NOW:
Sunday, 26th April 2026, 11am https://hdfst.uk/e147581
Sunday, 31st May 2026, 11am https://hdfst.uk/e148228
Sunday, 28th June 2026, 11am https://hdfst.uk/e148229
Sunday, 26th July 2026, 11am https://hdfst.uk/e148230
Sunday, 29th November 2026, 11am https://hdfst.uk/e148240

Also available for private bookings, please contact Show of Strength for details.