Paul Draper

The Thekla is Bristol's only music venue and nightclub on a boat! From toe-tapping live Americana to the downright dirtiest dubstep this side of London and everything inbetween, we have all your musical needs covered. We play host to the cream of the city's weekly club nights as well as national and international touring live acts every week. Welcome aboard.

Thekla, The Grove, Bristol BS1 4RB
0117 929 3301
www.theklabristol.co.uk
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Paul Draper was the singer, songwriter and front man of Britpop legends Mansun. During Mansun’s career they had 14 consecutive UK top 20 Singles, including five Top 10 hits. They also had three Top 20 albums including their iconic, platinum selling, debut number one album, ‘Attack of the Grey Lantern’. 

Paul has achieved further success as a solo artist, with two critically acclaimed, top 20 albums ‘Spooky Action’ and ‘Cult  Leader Tactics’. His third album ‘Mansun Retold’ will be released on February 20^th 2026.