Brighton Festival Fringe
3-26th May 2008
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The difference between the Fringe and the Festival?
One of the most frequently asked questions is “What’s the difference between the Festival and Fringe.
The basic difference is that the Festival is curated and the Fringe isn’t.
The festival has a team of programmers who go out and seek work to bring to Brighton, their ticket sales go some way to funding it. The Fringe is open access this means that anyone can take part, from professional to first timers. The events managers fill out a form and submit a fee but they take the ticket sale revenue not the Fringe.
Brighton Festival Fringe has been presented in a number of different ways over the years and between 1985 and 1995 its activity has increased ten fold. From 1995 to 2001 it was known as the Umbrella and in 2001 the fringe brought you 435 separate and distinct events.
Such a successful event demanded a little more so in 2002 it was decided to heighten the profile of the Fringe by producing a separate section within the Brighton Festival Brochure. In 2003 this was developed further into an independent brochure under the heading of Brighton Festival Fringe and the number of events again grew significantly. Latest 2007 figures are nearly 600 separate events, which can be on for just a single night or can do a 3 week run.
The Fringe exists to encourage the development and promotion of arts and entertainment activity in Brighton and Hove and the surrounding area during May each year. Participation in the Brighton Festival Fringe is open to all on payment of a fee, no one is invited to appear and no artistic judgment or selection criteria are imposed.
Brighton Festival Fringe now has a rapidly growing popularity and a big reputation within audiences, artist and companies worldwide and so the Brighton Festival Fringe is certainly making an increased impact on Brighton and Hove year after year. It's an opportunity not to be missed.
The Brighton Festival Fringe works in much the same way as the Edinburgh Fringe, The Avignon Festival Off and The Adelaide Fringe. Due to the Brighton Festival Fringes' ever growing popularity, it has the best chance of encouraging new arts activity and developing better services for artists and promoters.
Brighton Fringe brings you Fringe City! so ..what is Fringe City?
Fringe City is a celebration of everything in the Fringe; from music to poetry, from drama to dance, and everything in between. It takes place in Jubilee Square, with opportunities for every show participating in the Fringe to come along and show the public exactly why they should take in their show! In 2007 the Fringe had five stages, with performances going on throughout the afternoon, as well as specific 'busking spots', not to mention the BBC Blue Bus, and the First Direct magic bus, which showed video previews of Fringe events.
Where is Fringe City?
Fringe City takes place in Jubilee Square and Jubilee Street, by the new Brighton Jubilee Library. It's right in the centre of Brighton's North Laine area, as well as being a very small distance from the Dome Box Office, your first destination for tickets to Fringe shows. More tickets were sold during Fringe City 2007 than any other day in the history of the Fringe!
When is Fringe City?
Last year, Fringe City was on the 5th May 2007, the first day of the Fringe. In 2008, we're hoping to expand over more days; giving you more chances to sample the delights of the Fringe!
Fringe City - A real community event
So, not only is Fringe City a great opportunity for people with events in the Fringe to promote their show, it's a chance for the whole of Brighton to come together in what the Brighton Festival and Fringe do best; making this city a more fun and exciting place to live in. With 570 shows in the Fringe in 2007, there really is something for everyone, and Fringe City is a family-friendly free street party bringing every aspect of Brighton together. In 2007 it followed directly after the Children's Parade, and worked with local shops and businesses to ensure that the best of the Festival and the best of Brighton came together to make Fringe City a day to remember!
The Udderbelly returns!
You couldn't fail to miss the Udderbelly in the Fringe last year. After all, it's difficult not to see a massive upside-down purple cow grazing in the Old Steine, whilst inside, some of the biggest and most spectacular shows of the Fringe took place! From Stewart Lee to the Caesar Twins, not to mention the Festivals Club every night, and the Pasture for those essential after-show drinks!
The Fringe guys are pleased to announce that the Udderbelly will be returning to the Old Steine in 2008, with a fantastic line-up of Fringe events for your delight. Also, to accompany the Udderbelly, Udderbelly's Udder Place will be joining the cow on the Old Steine; a smaller, sister venue which will accompany the Udderbelly's line-up.
A true community event with something for everyone - the Brighton Fringe 2008 is set to be bigger and better than ever before - be a part of it.
Brighton Fringe Facts and Figures
• 3rd largest Fringe in world after Edinburgh and Adelaide.
• In 2007 they were - 3 weeks, 240 venues, 570 events, 3199 show times and 191,940 estimated minutes of fun (118 visual arts & 452 performances).
• Grown out of a main/international Festival and became a separate entity and a company in its own right in September 2007.
• Running since 1967 called Fringe in year 1, then called Umbrella till 2001, 2002 called Open, then back to Fringe again in 2003.
• In 2007 - 73 thousand tickets sold approx £750,000 pounds worth.
• Web stats for May 2007 during the fringe - 40 thousand unique visitors (7 to 10 thousand plus a month average rest of year), 70 thousand page views, 100,000 visits and over 3 million hits.
• Audience are mainly aged between 25 – 34 Mosaic survey Market reported Urban Intelligence remains the core audience (41%) – BFF has a very high proportion of Urban Intelligence present in its audience, higher than any other major arts venue in Sussex.
• Annual turn over is £200,000.
• Most income is from registration and advertising, but they also sell sponsorship and get funding from the Arts council and Brighton & Hove city council.
• Staff: - 2 full time, 1 part time, 3 freelance, and lots of volunteers during festival time.
• Currently 70% of fringe participants are from a ‘BN’ postcode, although it is attracting more national and international artists every year.
Fringe City
Brighton Festival Fringe - New Road and Jubilee Street
3, 10, 17, 24 May - Midday to 6pm - FREE Suitable for Kids
Fringe City is looking to start the festival with a bang so join us on the first day of the festival in New Road form 1pm to witness and sample a taste of what the Fringe is bringing you this year. An afternoon packed full of free entertainment that doesn't end there, Fringe City will have live performances every Saturday of the festival so make sure your there to see it.
Fringe Street - Brighton Festival Fringe - New Road - 24 May - 11–6pm
Brighton Fringe will host Fringe Street to include the first ever Brighton International Buskers Festival. This brand new Street Arts festival has been made possible by the support of the Roddick foundation.
A selection of fantastic acts have been invited from around the world, Fringe Street promises to be one of the liveliest days of the Festival. There will be 3 main Busking pitches, installations and also roving street performers. There are some world class acts already booked but more to be confirmed including:
Mario Queen of The Circus – USA, Pedro Tochas – Portugal, Mike Woods – Canada, Invisible Men – UK, Oz Star Airlines – Australia, Mr Spin – Australia, Dave Chameleon – UK, Betty Brawn – Australia, Edmond Thal – UK and Dot Comedy more artists to follow…You can also get even more involved by voting for your favourite act in ‘The People’s Choice Awards’ being run by The Argus.
Cabaret
For the Love of Chocolate - Amanda Waring Productions - Hanbury Club
14 May Start: 8:00 PM 19 May Start: 8:00 PM 2 for 1 Monday 21 May Start: 8:00 PM £12.00 (£10.00)
Full Wheelchair access No Disabled toilet
West End star Amanda Waring ( Best Actress nominee 2006) returns with her dazzling, hilarious, sexy, gooey show celebrating the power of chocolate. Free chocs too!
"Unforgettable, glorious!" -The Times
Fletch Productions/ Fiona Fletcher
Udderbelly
'The Rock Star of NYC’s Burlesque Scene'! A unique and sophisticated blend of neo-burlesque and vaudeville offering an evening of pure wonderment from New York’s top variety performers.
RB: The show on the 14th will now start at 9pm. The show on the 17th will now start at 2:45pm. All other shows start at 10:30pm.
An 18+ restriction applies to all shows apart from the family matinee showing at 2:45pm Saturday 17th May.
05 May -16 May Start: 10:30 PM 17 May Start: 2:45 PM
18 May Start: 10:30 PM
£15.00 (£13.00) Official Fringe Festival Masked May Ball
The Legendary Kroon Kat Lounge Presents
Old Ship Hotel
Glamorous finale party in spectacular, chandeliered Paganini Ballroom! Starring Miss Nicky Mitchell and swingjazz bigband Hepkat Huzzahs! International cabaret crooners! Feelgood Floozies Cancan! Showgirls-a-go-go! Funtastic Casino! Dress: Masked and Suave!
23 May Start: 8:30 PM £35.00
The Kitsch Kittens' Holiday Slide Show
The Kitsch Kittens
Upstairs at Three and Ten
The camp duo returns following last year's sell-out performances. Join Sindy and Barbie's fantastic journey, packed with the classic songs of the 60s girl groups!
"Refreshingly different" - The Stage.
07 May Start: 10:00 PM
21 May Start: 10:00 PM
£7.00 (£5.00)
The Parlure Grand Finale
The Parlure Spiegeltent
Very special guests and surprise performances in one huge amazing finale. Fab cabaret, marvelous music and general whooping it up, Spiegeltent style!
25 May Start: 10:00 PM
£12.00 (£10.00)
CLASSICAL Music
3PLAY - Schumann, Schubert, Troilo.
3play.org.uk
Friends' Meeting House
3PLAY - Joe Giddey, cello; Sarah Nolan, violin; Peter Mansfield, piano.
This dynamic group plays romantic masterpieces and original arrangements of classic tangos. 25 May Start: 4:15 PM £10.00 (£5.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets FANTASIES
Music at Saint Michael's
St Michael & All Angels Church
The Bulgarian born pianist DELTCHO DELTCHEV plays
J.S. Bach Chromatic Fantasy in D minor; Mozart Fantasy in C minor; Schumann Fantasy Op 17 in C major; Scriabin Fantasy op 28.
21 May Start: 7:30 PM Interval
£8.00 (£6.00) - £5.00 Friends of the Music at Saint Michael's
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets JamesLeRouge: Rougelight Piano
Chapel Royal (The)
JamesLeRouge returns to the Fringe. A rare chance to experience dreamy, french café piano works,composed by LeRouge himself, in an intimate setting, beautiful acoustics.Influences: Satie,Debussy,Tiersen(Amelie).
14 May Start: 8:00 PM Interval
£7.00 (£5.00)
Suitable for Kids Lambret plays Chopin, Bach, Debussy, Mayerl
Francois Lambret
Brighton College, Hordern Room
French pianist Francois Lambret plays Bach (Partita no 2), Chopin (Ballade no 1 & Scherzo no 2) Debussy (Estampes) & Billy Mayerl (The Jazz Master). Sponsored by Pardon My French!
16 May Start: 7:30 PM
£10.00 (£6.00) - £25.00 Family Ticket (two adults & two children)
European Premier
Suitable for Kids LUNCHTIME RECITALS At St.Nicholas' Church
St.Nicholas Brighton
St Nicholas Church
Recital 12.30
7th Glen Capra(piano) Joseph Spooner(Cello) Arensky, Rachmaninov.
14th Piano Duo Pam Cragg & Margaret Grimsdell Rachmaninov, Faure.
15th Clark University Sinfonia,from USA With Peler Sulski Director Mozart,Pergolesi.
21st Gregg Moore(tenor)
All seats £2
07 May Start: 12:30 PM 14 May Start: 12:30 PM 15 May Start: 12:30 PM 21 May Start: 12:30 PM
£2.00
Suitable for Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Zoo Songs
Discobbolos
Friends' Meeting House
Come and hear a zoo! Join Beth, Birgit & Julian on an exciting adventure in a springtime zoo. Lots of songs about animals & plants for children of all ages.
24 May Start: 10:30 AM
£7.00 (£4.50)
Aimed at Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
COMEDY
BBC Comedy Presents
BBC Komedia
BBC Comedy Presents...Live at the Brighton Festival Fringe. This staple of the London comedy calendar and Edinburgh Fringe comes to Brighton, showcasing the circuit's finest comedians and exposing tomorrow's stars.
20 May Start: 8:00 PM Interval
£7.00
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Vivienne Smith Management
Udderbelly
UK's top observational standup with a brand new show about the adventures of an ordinary man at war with the world.
"Truly a master of the art of comedy" List
11 May Start: 9:00 PM 12 May Start: 9:00 PM
£14.00 (£12.00) EYES DOWN! BINGO WITH IDA BARR
CHRISTOPHER GREEN
Udderbelly
Sold out 2006 and 2007 so book early and get yer eyes down for housy-housy, top quality (Poundstretcher) prizes and gangsta grandma rap courtesy of ex-music hall star Ida Barr.
17 May Start: 5:00 PM 18 May Start: 5:00 PM 24 May Start: 5:00 PM 25 May Start: 5:00 PM
£14.00 (£12.00)
Jenny Eclair 'Because I forgot to get a pension'
Avalon Promotions
Udderbelly
Self appointed Grumpy team captain Jenny Eclair is back on the road, with loads of new material and a special ‘Buy the first half, get the second half FREE’ offer.
19 May Start: 9:00 PM Interval
£15.00
Jerry Sadowitz - Comedian, Magician, Psychopath!
Udderbelly
Returning to Brighton, stand-up and magic from Scotland's maverick comedy guru.
"Undoubtedly the world's most splenetic, exciting, vituperative stand up... comedy's only genius.. compelling, hilarious, unpredictable and unmissable." Guardian
20 May Start: 9:00 PM 21 May Start: 9:00 PM
£16.00
Jim Jeffries - 30
Brett Vincent for Underbelly Promotions
Udderbelly
After last years sell-out show 'The Second Coming', Jim is back, filthier and more personal than ever. Not to be missed!
“The pinnacle and peak of comedy greatness…” ***** The List
25 May Start: 9:00 PM
£14.00 (£12.00) Mayday! The Musical
The Maydays
Udder Place
Improvised Musical Comedy. Total sell-out and winner of “Best Comedy Show” Brighton Festival 2007. Everything: songs, plot, music and even (ahem) choreography is completely improvised.
**** Chortle, **** Three Weeks
19 May Start: 8:15 PM 20 May Start: 8:15 PM
£11.00 (£9.00) Off The Box
Joanna Neary
Komedia
‘One of the most naturally funny stand-ups around’ – The Stage
‘character comedy that is glorious fun, … leaves you with a renewed sense of delight in daftness’ – Observer
13 May Start: 8:00 PM
£12.00 (£10.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
The Cabinet of Curiosities
The Two Wrongies
Nightingale Theatre (The)
Two wrongs don’t make a right…wrong!
Like flashers in the park, we expose our vulnerable bits of carefully crafted choreography and poignant patter trapped inside a world of chaotic lunacy.
14 May Start: 7:30 PM 15 May Start: 7:30 PM
£8.50 (£6.50)
World Premier
No Wheelchair access
Tim Minchin
PBJ Management
Udderbelly
Direct from New York, the multi-award-winning pianist, singer, comedian, actor, pornstar and phillumenist will make you laugh, gasp, think, clap and laugh. If you haven't seen him, you really oughta.
09 May Start: 9:00 PM
£14.00 (£12.00)
TINA ‘08
Christopher Green
Udderbelly
Country music icon Tina C is running for President and her campaign is taking to the road. Original music, political satire and character comedy from Olivier award winning Christopher Green.
15 May Start: 9:00 PM
16 May Start: 9:00 PM
17 May Start: 9:00 PM
£15.00 (£13.00)
Dance & Physical Theatre
Bacchic
actors of dionysus
Komedia
Caught between heaven and earth, a demi-god falls from grace.
Euripides’ masterpiece of ecstasy and revenge is brought bang up-to-date in aod’s stunning marriage of music, theatre and circus.
11 May Start: 8:00 PM
£10.00 (£8.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Katie Etheridge
Meet: Outside the Theatre Royal
A heightened journey through the North Laine, exploring its lost, hidden and imagined histories. This participatory walking performance may involve going underground, maps, eating, listening to birds, and shoe throwing.
11 May Start: 5:00 PM 12 May Start: 2:00 PM 12 May Start: 4:00 PM 12 May Start: 6:00 PM
£6.00
World Premier HaHa
Laurie Booth
Brighton Natural Health Centre
Internationally renowned choreographer Laurie Booth presents a unique event 'HaHa'. Based on his primal-modern technique 'HaHa' is a compelling experience of the body in action. Music by Hans Peter Kuhn.
17 May Start: 9:00 PM
£8.00
World Premier Tea Dance
Ragroof Theatre
The Parlure Spiegeltent
Spin, slide and twirl your way across the floor to splendid vintage sounds. Partner and ballroom dancing suitable for all ages and experiences, with dance displays and instruction included.
04 May Start: 2:00 PM 11 May Start: 2:00 PM 18 May Start: 2:00 PM
£8.00 (£5.00)
Suitable for Kids
The Bellydance Diaries
The Bellydance Co.
Komedia Studio
Sold out hit of Edinburgh 2006/07! Peek behind the seven veils via dance and stories based on the lives of bellydancers in Cairo. Live music from top Arabic musicians.
15 May Start: 6:30 PM 18 May Start: 6:30 PM
£7.00 (£6.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
FILM
FINAL CUT
Sallis Benney Theatre
Tonight’s screening focuses on South East film-makers with a strong collection of brand-new shorts, including several UK premieres. The evening includes film-themed VJ sets, guest DJ, live ‘mini-dramas’ and a late bar.
RB: Please note that the start time for this event is now 7:30pm.
04 May Start: 7:30 PM Interval
£4.00
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
FIRST CUT (Take 2)
BHT First Base Arts Project
Odeon Brighton
A view without the room. A collection of adventurous short films written and produced by the homeless and disadvantaged adults of the First Base Day Centre Film Group.
10 May Start: 10:30 AM
£2.00
World Premier
FINAL CUT
City Gate Centre
We’ve joined with the Fringe organisers to bring you a selection of mini-docs focusing on different fringe acts. Plus brand-new UK documentaries, film-themed VJ sets, live performances and late bar.
RB: The start time for this event is now 7:30pm.
11 May Start: 7:30 PM
£4.00
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
KIDS
Big Wooden Horse Theatre Company
Udder Place
We know what the Pigeon wants to do, but will you let him drive??? A show full of fabulous family fun and feathers from the award-winning children’s books.
24 May Start: 2:00 PM 25 May Start: 2:00 PM 26 May Start: 11:00 AM 26 May Start: 2:00 PM
£10.00 (£7.00)
Suitable for Kids
Aimed at Kids
Flyaway Katie
Long Nose Puppets
Upstairs at Three and Ten
Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children's book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray.
17 May Start: 12:30 PM 17 May Start: 1:30 PM 18 May Start: 12:30 PM 18 May Start: 1:30 PM
£6.00
Suitable for Kids
Aimed at Kids
A Parody by Dan and Jeff
Udder Place
All the Potter books in sixty minutes? Watch comic double act Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge.
“Inventive, daft fun for all the family.” The Guardian
03 May Start: 2:00 PM 03 May Start: 6:00 PM 04 May Start: 2:00 PM 04 May Start: 6:00 PM 05 May Start: 2:00 PM 05 May Start: 6:00 PM
£12.00 (£10.00)
Suitable for Kids
Aimed at Kids
THE FIRE SHOES
hennybenny productions
Brighton Unitarian Church
A delightful story of an orphan whose life is transformed by magic shoes. Show suitable for the young and young at heart with pre-event workshops also for 4-16 year olds.
26 May Start: 2:00 PM, 26 May Start: 3:00 PM, 26 May Start: 7:00 PM
£12.00 (£8.00) - £8.00 Performance: £12 (8) (Under 16’s also £8), Workshop1: 2-3pm (4-8yrs) £5, Workshop2: 3-5pm (9-16) £10
World Premier
Suitable for Kids
Aimed at Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Zoo Songs
Discobbolos
Friends' Meeting House
Come and hear a zoo! Join Beth, Birgit & Julian on an exciting adventure in a springtime zoo. Lots of songs about animals & plants for children of all ages.
24 May Start: 10:30 AM
£7.00 (£4.50)
Aimed at Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Literature
The Young Hanoverians
Queens Park
Bringing together Brighton's finest poetry in one fantastic outdoor event. Live performances, the award-winning Poetry Brothel, and many more surprises! Spoken word has never been so thrilling. Read more at:
17 May Start: 12:00 PM
FREE
World Premier
John Hegley and friends
John Hegley
Komedia
Hammer & Tongue present words, wit and wisdom from Luton's legendary whimsical bard and troubadour, radio star and champion of the potato. Plus special guests, hand-picked by the man himself.
19 May Start: 8:00 PM
£10.00 (£8.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
The European Union and You
David Roberts
Brighton Media Centre (The Meeting Room)
David Roberts, author of The European Union and You, discusses the European Union's weaknesses in democracy, accountability and integrity, and the implications of transferring powers from our government to Brussels.
10 May Start: 2:00 PM
FREE
MUSIC
Alabama 3 Acoustic and Unplugged
The Parlure Spiegeltent
A wry look at life through a prism of acid-house, gospel , country and Larry Love’s larynx, looser than Howlin’ Wolf. Delta Blues alive and kicking in 2008.
14 May Start: 10:00 PM
£12.50 (£10.50)
Barfly
A unique opportunity to catch four of the city's hottest bands all in one night, all under one roof...
FRIDAY NIGHT HERO, RUBYLUX, DOLL & THE KICKS and EDUCATED ANIMALS
23 May Start: 7:00 PM Interval
£5.00 (£3.00)
World Premier Dub Pistols Soundsystem
The Parlure Spiegeltent
Chewing up hip-hop, dub, ska and punk to produce a renegade futuristic skank, their live show is a 2-tone groove juggernaut. With special guest vocalists and Iration Steppas DJ set.
07 May 2008 Time: 10:00 PM
£10.00, (£8.00 Concessions)
Age suitability: 18+ Elvis Career Special - 1954-1977
This Is Elvis
Joogleberry Playhouse
Jim Devereaux & the Burning Love Band, Brighton's favourite Impersonator. The greatest singer of all time, from his humble Sun Studio beginnings to the pomp and excess of Las Vegas.
10 May Start: 9:00 PM Interval
£9.00
Suitable for Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets Europe's Top Female Steeldrum Soloist Performs!
Rachel Hayward
Little St Peter's, Preston Old Church
Internationally acclaimed multi-award-winning soloist interprets classics, jazz and other popular favourites through the glorious sun-drenched sounds of the silvery steel pans. Features special guest Jim Bernardin.
RB: This event is being held at Little St Peter's, Preston Old Church near Preston Manor.
18 May Start: 7:30 PM
£5.00 (£3.00)
Suitable for Kids
Gospel Concert
Brighton Goes Gospel
St George's Church
Back by popular demand, Brighton Goes Gospel promises to deliver a mix of traditional and contemporary gospel music, feeding your soul with infectious joy, whatever your beliefs.
24 May Start: 7:30 PM Interval
£9.00 (£7.00) - £4.00 Children aged 5-16
Suitable for Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
In Bob We Trust
Komedia
Bob Dylan's music is honored and celebrated by this 7-piece band. From rousing ensemble pieces with 4 part harmonies to tender duets - something for every Dylan fan.
15 May Start: 8:00 PM
£10.00 (£8.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
The Top Bananas, Band On Stilts!
Meet: Royal Pavilion, South Gate
This jungle-themed band featuring a Jumping Monkey on spring-loaded stilts will be roaming the streets of Brighton. Jazz, Funk, Disco & Ska Classics all get jungle band treatment.
03 May Start: 12:00 PM 04 May Start: 12:00 PM 10 May Start: 12:00 PM 11 May Start: 12:00 PM 17 May Start: 12:00 PM 18 May Start: 12:00 PM 24 May Start: 12:00 PM 25 May Start: 12:00 PM
FREE
World Premier
Suitable for Kids
Me, Ray Charles & Sammy Davis Jr
Movin' Melvin Brown
The Parlure Spiegeltent
The genius of Ray Charles and Sammy Davis together through the greatness of Movin’ Melvin. “Must-see” show filled with Singing, Dancing, Tap, Comedy, Mime, Robotics. "Overwhelming energy!" Festival Review Adelaide*****
09 May Start: 7:30 PM 10 May Start: 7:30 PM 11 May Start: 7:30 PM 12 May Start: 7:30 PM 13 May Start: 7:30 PM 14 May Start: 7:30 PM
£14.00 (£12.00)
Suitable for Kids
The Parlure Spiegeltent
Bluegrass meets bittersweet pop, in songs of women, love, loss and drinking. She Said! - twisted country to black-humoured rockabilly without a trace of whisky-smudged lipstick. Plus The Hat
18 May Start: 8:00 PM
£10.00 (£8.00)
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers Show
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Sallis Benney Theatre
Europe's foremost exponent of the exciting and dynamic art of Taiko drumming. Using powerful Taiko rhythms, gentle percussion and highly choreographed movement with international appeal.
03 May Start: 7:30 PM Interval
£15.00 (£10.00)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
Brighton Beach Boys/Psychedelic Love Orchestra
St George's Church
Double award-winning show, The Beatles' SGT PEPPER and The Beach Boys' PET SOUNDS albums LIVE onstage. Brighton’s favourite 15-piece band includes brass, woodwind, string quartet. A MUST SEE!
09 May Start: 8:00 PM Interval
10 May Start: 8:00 PM Interval
£15.00 (£12.00)
Suitable for Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets Thamesmead School Rock & Pop Concert
Thamesmead School Rock & Pop Bands
Jubilee Square
The Thamesmeadians bring Rock to the Square! Rock and Pop Classics for all ages performed by these gifted youngsters. All welcome.
05 May Start: 1:00 PM
FREE
World Premier
Suitable for Kids
Tom Tom Club
Strut & Fret and Underbelly Productions
Udderbelly
Australia’s freshest leading acrobats join forces with a trio of beat-boxing, drumstick wielding, record scratching musical prodigies in this force-fueled production.
“There can’t be many more exciting spectacles than this.” Herald
02 - 26 May Start: 1:00PM & 7:00 PM
£18.00 (£16.00) - £10.00 Previews 2,3,4,5,6 May. Mid-wk Tues-Thur £14 (£12). Wkends Fri-Sun £18 (£16). Family ticket on wkend Matinees £50 (2A/2C)
Suitable for Kids
Bite-Size 'Lunch Hour'
White Room Theatre
Cella @ Sanctuary Cafe
Saturday and Sunday shows! Two brilliant, eclectic selections of award winning and competition finalist 10-minute plays from around the world to enjoy in the superb refurbished Sanctuary Cafe theatre venue.
03 May Start: 12:30 PM 04 May Start: 12:30 PM 10 May Start: 12:30 PM 11 May Start: 12:30 PM 17 May Start: 12:30 PM 18 May Start: 12:30 PM 24 May Start: 12:30 PM 25 May Start: 12:30 PM
£7.00 (£5.00) - £12.00 For both Bite-Size Lunch Hour shows in the same weekend!!
No Wheelchair access
...it Gave me Herpes -Chesterlass Productions
Upstairs at Three and Ten
A play about love, kebabs and Viking re-enactment warriors. Is it worth catching an STD in pursuit of the perfect man?
"Sleek, streamlined and utterly compelling" - Kate Copstick, The Scotsman.
05 May Start: 8:30 PM 10 May Start: 9:30 PM 11 May Start: 9:30 PM 18 May Start: 9:30 PM 25 May Start: 7:00 PM Tues 12th March (20:00)
£6.00 (£5.00)
Mojo
New Venture Theatre
New Venture Theatre
1950s Soho. Singer Silver Johnny vanishes and nightclub owner Ezra’s found in two dustbins. Jez Butterworth’s modern classic explores rock 'n' roll’s dark side, with menacing intensity and jet-black humour.
03 May Start: 7:45 PM 04 May Start: 2:30 PM 06 May Start: 7:45 PM 07 May Start: 7:45 PM 08 May Start: 7:45 PM 09 May Start: 7:45 PM 10 May Start: 7:45 PM 13 May Start: 7:45 PM Interval 14 May Start: 7:45 PM 15 May Start: 7:45 PM 16 May Start: 7:45 PM 17 May Start: 7:45 PM Interval
£7.50 - £9.00 For the last Friday and Saturday.
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets The Father Monologues, Introducing the Musical
Jonathan Brown
West Hill Community Hall
Best Male Performer Nominee, Brighton Fringe 2007
Friday: Part 1, Danny. (Chav Regression)
Saturday: 2, Jenny. (Transgender librarian exposed)
Sunday: 3, Billy, The Musical. (Brickie’s past life Psychiatry-Founder surprise.)
www.thefathermonologues.com
16 May Start: 7:00 PM 16 May Start: 9:30 PM 17 May Start: 7:00 PM 17 May Start: 9:30 PM
18 May Start: 8:00 PM
£8.00 (£6.00) - £20.00 All three plays for £20
World Premier
The Marilyn Monroe Show
The Parlure Spiegeltent
Original new musical starring Marilyn, Norma and Zelda, their alter ego, reunited for the performance of a lifetime, reliving their memories of the most famous life and death in movies.
19 May Start: 7:15 PM 20 May Start: 7:15 PM 21 May Start: 7:15 PM 22 May Start: 7:15 PM 23 May Start: 7:15 PM 24 May Start: 7:15 PM 25 May Start: 7:15 PM Interval
£15.00 (£13.50)
The Haunted Moustache
Otherplace Productions
Upstairs at Three and Ten
'Cheeky Guide' author David Bramwell undertakes an epic journey encountering occultists, freakshows and clairvoyants in a quest to uncover the mystery of a singular inheritance - his great aunt's moustache.
05 May Start: 4:00 PM Interval
10 May Start: 7:00 PM 11 May Start: 7:00 PM 18 May Start: 7:00 PM Interval
£9.00 (£7.00)
The Taming of the Shrew
The Pantaloons
Preston Park (outside clock tower)
He’s a boorish fortune-hunter. She’s a hot-tempered shrew. Sparks fly as 5* Edinburgh Fringe ensemble The Pantaloons put a hilarious contemporary twist on Shakespeare’s timeless battle of the sexes.
24 May Start: 2:30 PM 25 May Start: 2:30 PM 26 May Start: 2:30 PM
FREE
Suitable for Kids
Les Enfants Terribles Theatre Company
Udder Place
Roald Dahl meets Tim Burton in this award-winning show that blends puppetry, live music, storytelling and physicality into a highly sensory theatrical feast.
"Deliciously dark and very twisted." ***** Metro
18 May Start: 6:00 PM 19 May Start: 6:00 PM 20 May Start: 6:00 PM
£11.00 (£9.00)
World Premier
Suitable for Kids Woody Sez
Cossette Productions with Paul Lucas Productions
Brighton Unitarian Church
Woody Guthrie’s hits come alive with rich harmonies, guitars, fiddles, bass, banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, spoons! ***** “The stand out musical performance of the year. Recommended without hesitation.” Fringe Review
10 May Start: 5:20 PM 11 May Start: 5:20 PM 12 May Start: 7:20 PM 2 for 1 Monday
13 May Start: 7:20 PM 14 May Start: 7:20 PM
£8.50 (£7.00)
Suitable for Kids
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets
NIGHTLIFE
Carnivalesque
Harmony in the Community
Barfly
The skank-happy gypsy horn stylings of Fanfara meet the pulsing samba rhythms of Barulho for this unique first time collaboration.. Plus dancers and DJs, decor and all things carnival..
02 May Start: 9:30 PM
£10.00 (£8.00) - £6.00 £10 on the door, £8 in advance, £6 members- for free membership see www.carnivalesque.co.uk
World Premier
433FM.com and Underbelly Productions
Udder Place
Back in Brighton in Udderbelly's inflatable Dome, after huge success worldwide. A club experience like no other. The most original night of the Festival. Two DJ's, Two channels!
03 May Start: 10:00 PM 04 May Start: 10:00 PM 15 May Start: 10:00 PM 16 May Start: 10:00 PM 17 May Start: 10:00 PM 23 May Start: 11:30 PM 24 May Start: 11:30 PM 25 May Start: 11:30 PM 26 May Start: 11:30 PM
£13.00
Pussycat Presents Circus Circus
Pussycat Club
Digital
"Genius" The Guardian. Glamourous Décor, Burlesque Showgirls, Trapeze, Aerialists, Clowning, Fire Dancers all performing alongside our cutting edge DJs' soundtrack at elegant nightclub Digital. The greatest (club) show on earth!
03 May Start: 11:00 PM
£12.00 (£10.00)
EVENTS
Health Work&Wellbeing
Yellowave Beach Sports Venue
Join the new, fun B&H Business Beachvolleyball tournament.
Put a team together and challenge your competitors.
Mixed teams, 4-6 players.
Any level.
Limited numbers, book 1 ticket/team of 4-6 players.
14 May Start: 5:00 PM
£12.00
Guitar Hero Tournament
Duke of York's Picturehouse
Duke of York's Cinema
Britain's biggest Guitar Hero Tournament - compete against other rock gods on the big screen for great prizes!
RB: THis event is now taking place on the 23rd not the 9th.
23 May Start: 9:30 PM
£5.00 - £3.00 Members
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets Official Fringe Festival Masked May Ball
The Legendary Kroon Kat Lounge Presents
Old Ship Hotel
Glamorous finale party in spectacular, chandeliered Paganini Ballroom! Starring Miss Nicky Mitchell and swingjazz bigband Hepkat Huzzahs! International cabaret crooners! Feelgood Floozies Cancan! Showgirls-a-go-go! Funtastic Casino! Dress: Masked and Suave!
23 May Start: 8:30 PM
£35.00
Wild Night Out: Bags of Trouble
RSPB
Brighton Sea Life Centre
An inspiring evening with Europe's leading conservation charity at the world's oldest aquarium.
Film screening, sculptures by Lou McCurdy, guided tours and talks linking global issues to local action.
08 May Start: 7:00 PM Interval
£5.00 - £5.00 (suggested donation)
Suitable for Kids
Access for wheelchair users with assistance
TOURS
Meet: Royal Pavilion, North Gate, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex,BN1 1EE
Spine-chilling close encounters of the supernatural kind vividly described with thought-provoking insights of the elusive spirit world. 03 May Start: 11:59 AM 04 May Start: 8:15 PM 05 May Start: 8:15 PM 07 May Start: 8:15 PM 10 May Start: 11:59 AM 14 May Start: 8:15 PM 17 May Start: 11:59 AM 21 May Start: 8:15 PM 24 May Start: 11:59 AM 25 May Start: 8:15 PM 26 May Start: 8:15 PM
£6.00 - £4.00 Concession price under 16 only Brighton Sewer Tours
Southern Water
Meet: Under Brighton Pier (Arch 260) Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1NB
Guided tours of Brighton's magnificent award winning Victorian Sewers. For information and tickets contact Chris Hazell on 01903 272606 or visit www.southernwater.co.uk. Pre-booking required.
01 May 6:30 PM, 03 May 9:30 AM, 03 May 11:00 AM, 06 May 6:30 PM, 08 May 6:30 PM, 10 May 9:30 AM, 10 May 11:00 AM, 13 May 6:30 PM, 15 May 6:30 PM, 17 May 9:30 AM, 17 May 11:00 AM, 20 May 6:30 PM, 22 May 6:30 PM, 24 May 9:30 AM, 24 May 11:00 AM, 27 May 6:30 PM, 29 May 6:30 PM, 31 May 9:30 AM, 31 May 11:00 AM
Tours run from end of April until end of September
£10.00
Suitable for Kids Three Circular Countryside Walks
Ramblers' Association (Brighton and Hove Group)
Meet: Brighton Station Bus Stop,(A or E),Brighon,East Sussex,BN1
Delight in the Downs. 10th Devil's Dyke, Bus 77. 17th Stanmer Park, Bus 77. 24th Ditchling Beacon, Bus 79. Wear suitable clothing/footwear. Contact Mick 01273 500341. Jump on the bus and join us!
10 May Start: 10:40 AM 17 May Start: 11:05 AM 24 May Start: 10:20 AM
FREE
Suitable for Kids Tours of Embassy Court
Bluestorm Ltd
Embassy Court,Kings Road,Brighton,East Sussex,BN1 2PX
Tours of Grade II* Modernist building, a city landmark by architect Wells Coates. Tours include the roof terrace and offer a rare inside view of the building and its history.
03 May Start: 11:00 AM 04 May Start: 11:00 AM 10 May Start: 11:00 AM 11 May Start: 11:00 AM 17 May Start: 11:00 AM 18 May Start: 11:00 AM 24 May Start: 11:00 AM 25 May Start: 11:00 AM
£6.00 (£4.00) WORKSHOPS
CanCan for Beginners
Can Can Boheme
Friends' Meeting House
High Kicks, petticoats, feathers and thrills, a CanCan workshop for the complete beginner. CanCan Boheme invite you to learn the classic steps of this cheeky dance. Petticoats and feathers provided.
24 May Start: 12:30 PM, End: 4:30 PM, Doors: 12:30 PM
£25.00 (£23.50)
Full Wheelchair access and disabled toilets Introduction to Belly Dance
Dance Station (The)
Explore this fascinating dance form in a 3-hour workshop. Focus will be on technique, posture and a short choreography towards the end.
18 May Start: 2:00 PM, End: 5:00 PM, Doors: 1:30 PM
£28.00 (£25.00)
No Wheelchair access Soulful Singing
St Mary Magdalen Community Centre
Funky, African, Jazzy, uplifting and fun singing workshops (leading to a performance) led by Mahasukha. Guaranteed to put a smile on your face, uplift your soul and get you dancin!
03 May Start: 10:30 AM, End: 12:30 PM, Doors: 10:20 AM
10 May Start: 10:30 AM, End: 12:30 PM, Doors: 1
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