Arts REVIEW: Crownton Dobby This is a fun romp, delightfuly silly and a well thought out parody of country house costume dramas and a particularly astute spearing of Downton Abby By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts Exhibition of rare books at Jubilee Library A display of rare and fascinating books is on show at Brighton’s Jubilee Library until December 31. Curious V showcases some of the works in the library’s rare books collection. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Homotopia events in Liverpool Alien Sex Club is a major multimedia project by British artist John Walter. It explores the relationship between visual culture and HIV, introducing serious health issues to a wide audience in a playful and provocative way, “as if Grindr had exploded into being a real building” [John Walter] and is By Gary Hart • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Rocky Horror Show at Theatre Royal Since its first appearance at the Royal Court Theatre in June 1973, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock N’ Roll musical. It has been performed worldwide for over 40 years in over 30 countries and has been translated into more than 20 languages. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘Wanting the Moon’: Clemence Dane by Rose Collis Clemence Dane (aka Winifred Ashton) is the ‘invisible woman’ of British 20th century culture. She was a prolific, popular writer and artist, described by her great friend Noel Coward as “a wonderful unique mixture of artist, writer, games mistress, poet and egomaniac.” By Contributor • 2 min read
Bob Mortimer Arts Reeves & Mortimer Show at Brighton Centre cancelled The Reeves & Mortimer Show on Friday, December 4 at the Brighton Centre has been cancelled due to ill-health of Bob Mortimer. Comedian Bob Mortimer has undergone a successful triple bypass heart operation and following the operation, he will need to rest and recuperate for several weeks. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: X Factor Brighton dates announced You took the journey with them from those first arena auditions, sat on the edge of your sofa during the dramatic six-seat challenge, followed their path to judges’ houses and will be tuning in to the studio shows; now is your chance to see The X Factor Live in Brighton. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Asian Dub Foundation – THX 1138: The Dome One of the most powerful films I’ve seen was a screening at the Dome of the silent classic The Passion of Joan of Arc with a new score by members of Portishead and Goldfrapp. The subtle, emotionally resonant music perfectly complemented Carl Dreyer’s spiritual masterpiece – so I’m all in favour of o By Michael Hootman • 2 min read
Arts London Gay Big Band release debut album London Gay Big Band (LGBB) team up with thirteen leading vocalists to record their debut album, BRAVE, at the iconic Abbey Road Studios in London. The album is a unique collaboration between the LGBT community group and some of the UK’s finest voices from the jazz scene, West End stage and TV. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts Fantastic auction lots at the Beacon Halloween Ball With five days to go there are just a few tickets available for the Sussex Beacon Halloween Horror Show at the Grand Hotel. The Ball on Saturday, October 31 will be hosted by actress Lorraine Chase and Olympic figure skater, Robin Cousins, to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon who support people livi By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts FEATURE: Keep on Trockin Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo are back in Brighton this month, so GScene went to London to preview their latest show and take a look behind the scenes at this iconic ballet company. By Paul Gustafson • 4 min read
Arts INTERVIEW: Queen of the Sky Eric Page asked Caroline Reid, writer and comedian behind Pam Ann, a few deep and meaningful questions – he was lucky to get away with his life! By Eric Page • 4 min read
