Arts PREVIEW: ‘Vera, A Tribute to Brian Rafle’ Friends and colleagues of Brian Ralfe who died suddenly while on holiday in Egypt in March are organising a tribute show to the man who produced the colourful annual Alternative Panto. ‘Vera, A Tribute to Brian Ralfe’ will be held at the Studio Theatre, New Road on Sunday, June 14 2015. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Pop ‘n’ Olly to launch LGBT videos for children A gay fairytale romance is the latest story amongst Pop’n’Olly’s educational videos for young children. THE Youtube channel, created by presenter Olly Pike, is a free resource which provides educational establishments with media involving LGBT themes. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Ukuleles tune-up to Paddle Round the Pier Get on board the Ukulele Stage at The Paddle Round the Pier Beach Festival on July 4 & 5. Nicola Bloom of Ucanukulele presents the Paddle Ukulele Stage for the fourth year running and promises to showcase a strum-tastic range of four-stringed talent over the weekend. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Take That in Dublin Jason Orange followed Robbie Williams in September last year and left the band, leaving Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald to go it alone. The show began with support from X Factor contestant and ‘Ghost’ singer Ella Henderson, who wowed the crowd with her powerful vocals. Ella gave an impressi By Alice Blezard • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Spiegeltent: Lost in Transit Although some of the narrative was lost in transit the show delivered an entertaining evening full of thrills and some moments of delightful oddness that warmed the audience up to a roaring handclapping appreciative finale. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Ladies’ Rock – UK Tour! Direct from Australia, LADIES’ ROCK is “one of the most exciting musical experiences to hit UK theatres in many years.” Featuring one of the finest female talents in the world today – Sydney’s premier singer/songwriter, Nicki Gillis – this stage show features some of Britain’s top musicians in a two By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Free writing workshops at Jubilee Library Brighton and Hove Libraries are running a series of free writing workshops as part of its pre-Pride celebrations at the Jubilee Library. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Spiegeltent: Soweto Spiritual Singers Soweto Spiritual Singers are a young vocal ensemble, performing both acappella and with instrumental accompaniment showcasing African Spiritual, Folk and Traditional Music and Dance. Their music is a shout of Joy, a towering onslaught of exuberance with earthy rhythms, rich harmonies to uplift the s By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: ‘LUNGS’ LUNGS is a group show in aid of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust and The Martletts Hospice at Brush hair salon and art gallery. The next exhibition at Brush is ‘LUNGS’, a group art show in honour and celebration of Freya Marilyn Moonbeam Murphy who passed away last year aged 24. Freya was born with Cystic By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Brighton Pride – call for artists! Pride Arts and Film Festival, as part of Brighton Pride, keeps growing each year, with 2015 set to deliver even more diverse, creative and cultural events throughout the city. Brighton Pride are searching for artists of all mediums to get in touch and let them know about the events they want to hold By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Traumfrau’s Jardin du Discotheque Celebrate Traumfrau’s summer party – Tropicana style! Expect a sweaty dance floor, garden dancing, outrageous drag on stage, food, art, performance and DJs. Jardin du Discotheque is right in the middle of town – swimwear is optional. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Top Hat in Eastbourne Top Hat is this summer’s must see musical at the Congress Theatre in Eastbourne. With music and lyrics by Irving Berlin and based on the RKO motion picture, West End hit Top Hat, winner of three Olivier Awards, for Best New Musical, Best Choreography, Best Costume Design and winner of the Evening St By Besi • 2 min read
