PAPAYA Fest 2024

The ferocious fiesta is back! Get ready for a riotous fusion of Latin American and British culture - explosive theatre, live music, film and talks collide in a pulse-pounding lineup across The Wardrobe Theatre and Old Market Assembly. FULL PROGRAMME & TICKETS: www.papayafest.com 50 Ways To Kill A Slug FRI 11/10 7:30pm £12/£10 Get ready for a hyper-sensory, electrifying experience with Latinx rebels Spisto and Nastari. Expect wild dancing, fierce lip-syncing, and a flood of slime. Embrace queerness, ugliness, and radical slowness. ★★★★ - The LIST --- Opening Night Fiesta FRI 11/10 10pm From £10+ Fiesta like a true Bristolian! DJ Nohelia kicks off with rebellious beats, leading into a fiery live salsa gig by Indira Roman & Aji Pa Ti. DJs NGAIO & Azzy keep the heat up with booty-shaking sets. The ultimate tropical party awaits. --- The Death & Life of All of Us SAT 12/10 7:30pm £12/£10 Victor Esses returns after a sold-out Soho debut. Through raw home videos, live music, and fearless storytelling, explore hidden family secrets, resilience, and the fight for belonging. A powerful journey. ★★★★ Reviews Hub --- Juicy Bits SUN 13/10 3pm £5 Local Bristolian and Latin American artists join forces to create daring 15-minute acts in just 48 hours. Experience live, international theatre in this thrilling showcase of spontaneous creativity. --- Chile Estyle TUES 15/10 7pm £12/£10 Discover Chile’s vibrant street art scene in this visually mesmerizing documentary. Stay for a Q&A with filmmaker Pablo Aravena and local artist PEKOE to explore the global graffiti movement’s impact. --- Bridging Feminist Frontiers WEDS 16/10 7pm £12/£10 Experience Afro-Colombian rhythms and dynamic dance workshops as you dive into an urgent exploration of feminist discourse. Join a bold panel discussion on the challenges and unity within UK and Latin American feminism. --- Letters To My Dead Mother THURS 17/10 7:30pm £12/£10 Ana Borges delivers a deeply funny, heart-wrenching show that confronts grief with sequins and humor. Expect belly laughs, tears, and an immersive Day of the Dead ceremony. ★★★★ - Everything Theatre --- Mad Women FRI 18/10 7:30pm £12/£10 Explore the bipolar journeys of iconic artists Frida Kahlo, Violeta Parra, and Judith Marquez in gripping monologues. This fierce play challenges societal norms. Stay for a private concert by renowned vocalist Gizelxanath Rodriguez. ★★★★ Latino Life --- Súper Chefs SAT 19/10 11am £12/£10 Join six-year-old Manny in an interactive musical adventure filled with fun, food, and Latin American culture. Help him save the day after a kitchen mishap. Perfect for kids aged 4-8. ★★★★ Lost In Theatre Land --- Jeezus! SAT 19/10 7:30pm £12/£10 A provocative musical comedy filled with hymns, bodily fluids, and divine chaos. Join the rowdy quest for queer love, before the raucous final PAPAYA Fest party! --- Closing Night Fiesta SAT 19/10 10pm From £10+ Celebrate with Sophie Castillo’s fiery live gig, fusing Colombian roots and indie-pop vibes. DJ Ivicore and Hazel Marimba take us deeper into the night with dembow and bass-heavy beats. Hasta pronto, amigxs!