Arts Theatre to close – director vows “The show will go on” Arts venue, 88 London Road, formerly called Emporium is to close its doors at the end of the year. Just when director James Weisz thought he had secured the future of the theatre at 88 London Road, he says his world “has been turned upside down.” By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Hollies come to Eastbourne Since forming in the 60s, THE HOLLIES have toured each and every year for over 50 years! By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts Halloween ball raises almost £35,000 for Brighton HIV charity The Halloween Horror Show fundraising ball, held at Grand Hotel on Friday, October 28, raises almost £35,000 for the Sussex Beacon. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: NEPTUNE’S SONG: Brighton Early Music Festival The evening finished off with a unexpected tour of the rest of the Sea Life center and with Telemann’s exquisite harmonies echoing in my mind I wandered into the deep, to gaze in wonder at the creatures of the abyss swimming all around and over me from out of a Perspex tunnel, and isn’t that Dear Re By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Brighton’s Artist Open Houses Christmas Festival 2016 Brighton’s Artist Open Houses returns this Christmas for three weekends starting on Saturday November 26. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts BOOK REVIEW: Nick & Greg: John Roman Baker Nick and Greg both grab the opportunities that being young and queer offer them but in different ways and the impact and fall out of their choices on their family, and their own relationships are vividly displayed as the narrative slowly unwinds to its climax. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: MAMMA MIA comes to Brighton Centre First UK tour of the worldwide smash hit musical MAMMA MIA! comes to Brighton Centre from August 15 – September 3, 2017. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Early Music Festival: KIRCHER: Music, science and natural magic The programme of music explored chapters from nine books of Kircher’s masterpiece through chosen pieces of music by Kircher, Biber, Vivaldi, Rameau, and Handel with a tarantella and some superbly moving traditional Hebrew songs. Soperano Grace Davidson was in fine voice her rich coloured tones filli By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Artist raises money for Sussex Beacon Artist, Sarah Abbott is raising money for the Sussex Beacon through her Arts-Giving, JustGiving fundraising page. Sarah is a respected artist who is particularly known for painting wonderful portraits of animals. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PICTURE DIARIES: Sleeping Beauty & A Little Prick Cllr Pete West, the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, attended the launch party for the Adult Pantomime Sleeping Beauty & A Little Prick at Buddies Diner, earlier this month, where guests were fed the best fish and chips I have eaten in many moons, washed down by the odd glass of wine or two. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aneesa Chaudhry’s Christmas Cracker Gig Three highly respected local artists all Golden Handbag Award winners come together in December to sing at the Latest Music Bar at Aneesa Chaudhry’s Christmas Cracker Gig. The night will include the power house singer Jennie Castell and the beautiful voice of Nick Ford. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts More LGBTQ+ history clubs and workshops announced Follow the recent popular LGBTQ+ History Club and Workshops at the Bright Museum and Libraries organisers announce dates of next meetings and workshops. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
