Arts Mayor attends launch of Alternative Panto The Mayor of Brighton and Hove, Cllr Lynda Hyde was guest of honour at the launch party for the Alternative Adult Pantomime Alice in Pantoland at Pinocchio’s restaurant. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
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
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 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
Arts Preview: Myra Dubois: Self AdMyra Yes, at long last, she’s back, with her usual sharp brutal wit and smothering Northern bosom. Myra DuBois is part of the Brighton Comedy Festival and has her very own new show on Thursday, October 22! By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts REVIEW: Cafe Debris: Marlborough Theatre If you like your cabaret funny, strange, familiar, creepy, shocking and seriously entertaining then get yourself along to the Marlborough Theatre as soon as you can, Café Debris are only here until the 8th of September and I would recommend you catch this show while you can. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Queer Show and Tell: What does it mean to be queer in 2015? Cutting edge venue, the Hackney Showroom in London E8 is presenting in September 12 works that span both theatre and film to shine a new light on LGBTQ issues. The venue wants to provide a platform for writers and performers to test out raw work in development with a few of the plays being rehearsed By Paul Thorn • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: King of the Fringe! Pride Edition Slick back your hair, glue on your ‘tache and join the King of the Fringe cew for a night of seriouisly macho fun as they try to find a suitor to the throne. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Arts Putting the ‘T’ into comedy Claire Parker, is a stand up comedian, blogger, radio presenter, BBC writers consultant, project lead, oh and is a woman who also happens to be trans. She is also effortlessly calm and on her BBC writers room blog states: Why don’t we all put down our mud. Draw a line under it all and invite each ot By Craig Hanlon-Smith • 4 min read
Arts Trans folk and creativity in the arts in Brighton May 2015: another mixed-weather Spring, mixed-bag Election, mixed-media Festival and Fringe. The Arts scene continues loud and proud (rain or shine) in the People’s Republic of Brighton and Hove – with Trans persons making their mark on the varied and vibrant cultural life of the City. By Contributor • 2 min read
Arts Obituary: Peter Lindars Peter Steven Lindars passed away on April 20, 2015. He was born to Maeve Lindars and the late Michael Cheevers on July 2 1970, at North Middlesex Hospital in Edmonton. He attended Chesterfield Junior and then Enfield Grammar schools, before leaving school to work for Bairstow Eves Estate Agency in L By Contributor • 2 min read
Comedy Zoe Lyons starts countdown to Brighton Bear Weekender With just four days to go to the start of Brighton Bear Weekender 2015, comedienne Zoe Lyons dons a BBW t-shirt to commence the countdown to this years 6th Annual Brighton Bear Festival. The Brighton Bear Weekender starts this Friday, June 19 with an opening party and welcome night at the A-Bar on M By Gary Hart • 1 min read