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Step into the weekend with sun, style and Cary Grant! ☀️ The sun is shining, the city is looking glorious — and this feels like the perfect moment to launch the newly rebranded Cary Comes Home Theatre Walk. If you’re looking for a way to get into the spirit of sun‑drenched sophistication, this is it. A stroll through Bristol, a great story well told, and the chance to see the city through the eyes of one of cinema’s most effortlessly stylish icons. And what better time to book your Cary Comes Home Festival pass for our festival in the Autumn - Early Bird passes sold out, Standard passes selling fast...

From Bristol to Hollywood… and back again. Before he was Cary Grant, he was Archie Leach — a Bristol boy with a difficult childhood and a dream of something more. Our CARY COMES HOME: From Bristol to Hollywood theatre walk traces that journey through the streets of central Bristol — from hardship to global stardom, and the extraordinary story of his return. Theatres, cinemas, hotels, the harbour — the places that shaped him. A remarkable life, threaded with charm, reinvention… and a few well-kept secrets. 🗓️ Selected Sundays, 11am (from 26 April) 🎟️ £14 — limited places 👉 Book via link in bio - showofstrength.org.uk/productions/cary-grant-comes-home From these streets to the silver screen. In association with @carycomeshome CREDITS Trailer concept & edit: Gerard Cooke Tour footage: Arthur Cauty, Charlotte Crofts, Sheila Hannon Tour guides: Tony Rowlands, Chris Yapp Film clips: North by Northwest (1959), To Catch a Thief (1955), dir. Alfred Hitchcock Music: Mad About the Boy — Noël Coward / Dinah Washington #Bristol #VisitBristol #CaryGrant #CaryComesHome #WalkingTours @visitbristol @visitwestuk @bristolwalkfest @bristolfilmoffice @bristolcityoffilm @classiccarygrant @carygrant @bristolmuseums @glenside_museum @yappsterno1 @slapstickfest @the_tony_rowlands @gerard.cooke @kraftycrofty @arthurcauty

Excited to launch the rebranded Cary Comes Home theatre walk, with Show of Strength Theatre Company. Same extraordinary story. A sharper sense of place. Fully part of the Cary Comes Home Festival. This immersive theatre walk traces Archie Leach’s journey through the Bristol streets that shaped him — before Hollywood, before the myth. For those who’ve heard about it, meant to book, or caught the buzz too late last time: this is the return. 2026 dates land as Show of Strength Theatre Company celebrates its 40th anniversary — four decades of bold, beautifully researched storytelling rooted in Bristol’s history and voices. There’s no better moment to experience one of their most loved walks. Select Sundays. 11am. Millennium Square to Castle Park. Places are limited — as they were last time

From Bristol to Hollywood… and back again. Before he was Cary Grant, he was Archie Leach - a Bristol boy with a difficult childhood and a dream of something more. Our CARY COMES HOME: From Bristol to Hollywood theatre walk explores his story through central Bristol - tracing the journey from hardship to global stardom, and the surprising story of his return. 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. 🗓️ Selected Sundays at 11am - starting 26th April 🎟️ Only £14 per person - limited places Book now: showofstrength.org.uk/productions/cary-grant-comes-home - link in bio From these streets to the silver screen... In association with @carycomeshome #Bristol #VisitBristol #CaryGrant #CaryComesHome #HollywoodLegends @visitbristol @visitwestuk @bristolwalkfest @bristolfilmoffice @bristolcityoffilm @classiccarygrant @carygrant @bristolmuseums @glenside_museum @yappsterno1 @slapstickfest

Happy International Women’s Day ✨ Thinking today about the extraordinary women Cary Grant shared the screen with — from Jean Arthurr, Rita Haworth, Lorraine Day and Katharine Hepburn, to Ann Sheridan, Sophia Loren, Doris Day, and Leslie Caron. Grant may be remembered as one of Hollywood’s great leading men, but he was also lucky enough to work alongside some of the most formidable acting talent of his era. What made those collaborations sing wasn’t just star power — it was Grant’s remarkably generous performance style. He knew how to listen, how to play the space between lines, and how to shape a scene so his co‑stars’ brilliance could shine through. Today, celebrating the women who lit up those films — and the artistry that happens when great performers elevate one another. Join us in Cary Grant’s hometown, Bristol this Fall to celebrate some of these amazing collaborations on the big screen. 27-29 November @bristolmegascreen Early bird pas: £60 - SOLD OUT!! Standard Festival Pass: £80 Day Passes and individual tickets on sale this summer. Were still firming up the programme, but trust us it's going to be amazing with well-loved classics, some rarer titles and lots of wrap-around content and context.

This is @showofstrengthtc taking over @visitbristol this weekend. Cary Grant: a real life rags-to-riches story. Born Archie Leach in Horfield, Bristol, he escaped poverty and unhappiness by joining a troupe of boy acrobats aged just 13. As Cary Grant he became the most famous movie star - and best dressed man - in the world (and one of the richest). In CARY COMES HOME: FROM BRISTOL TO HOLLYWOOD we tell his extraordinary story on the city centre streets he loved - and returned to - for the rest of his life. Produced in association with @CaryComesHome . Our THEATRE WALKS start in April and spring is here so come and explore: showofstrength.org.uk - see the link in @showofstrengthtc ’s bio. ⭐ And do vote for Show of Strength's Creative Producer Sheila Hannon for @visitengland Tourism Superstar - link in @showofstrengthtc bio or visit tinyurl.com/vote-sheila ⭐ Film directed by Andy Hay Cast: Benji Yapp, Chris Yapp, Sheila Hannon. #VisitBristol #BristolUK #VisitEngland #CaryGrant #Hollywood @bristolhipp @atg_prods @classiccarygrant @tourismkathryn @andyhaydirector @lynda.rooke.7 @yappsterno1 @kraftycrofty @loveforbristol @old_hollywood_cinema @slapstickfest @bristolcityoffilm @bristol247 @weirdbristol @bristolwalkfest

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 /films/the-big-picture-roeou

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: /cotswoldplayhouse/t-oejjqvq

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 #StarringGreatBritain 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! /tourismsuperstar/gallery/rounds/454/details/44693

Cary Comes Home Festival 2026 Early Bird Festival Pass Friday 27 to Sunday 29 November 2026 Venue: Bristol Megascreen at Bristol Aquarium, Anchor Road, Bristol UK, BS1 5TT The Cary Comes Home Festival returns this year with our most ambitious programme yet — three days of screenings, talks, music and special events celebrating Cary Grant in the city he once called home. We can’t reveal the full lineup until film rights are confirmed, but we’re building a rich weekend of cinema and conversation, with four events each day and plenty of surprises along the way. We’re releasing a limited number of Early Bird Festival Passes before they go on general sale. These are priced at £60 and offer outstanding value for the full three‑day weekend. Once the Early Birds sell out, the standard Full Festival Pass will be £80, with Day Passes at £30. Individual tickets will go on sale later in the year, once the programme has been announced. Your early support genuinely helps us secure the titles, speakers and wrap‑around experiences that make the festival special. If you know you want to be part of the whole weekend, now is the moment to secure your pass on the secret Headfirst link below — before we make them available on general sale.We look forward to sharing more news soon and welcoming you back for another unforgettable festival weekend. Link on bio.

HAPPY 122nd BIRTHDAY CARY GRANT - born Archie Leach in Bristol. Age 13, after working backstage at Bristol Hippodrome, he ran away to Norwich to join Bob Pender's troupe of boy acrobats - and the rest is history. So, 'Here's Looking At You Kid'. A short silent of Archie in Bristol to follow, and our Cary Grant Theatre Walk returns in the spring. #carygrant #visitbristol #filmicon #matineeidol #archieleach

Yay! Sheila Hannon of Show of Strength Theatre Company who run our Raising Cary Grant theatre walk (amongst a slate of other amazing tours), has been nominated as a VistEngland Tourism Superstar! The competition champions those in the tourism industry who provide an unforgettable visitor experience. The winner is crowned at the end of the competition, based on the highest number of public votes. Voting opens on 9th Feb! The winner will be announced after English Tourism Week (13-22 March 2026), and will receive a trophy at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026 ceremony. Watch this space for updates and we'll share the voting link as soon as it is available! @visitbristol @visit.britain @visitengland @showofstrengthtc #tourismsuperstar2026 #StarringGREATBritain