Arts MindOut for the laughs! Comedienne, Zoe Lyons headlines the annual comedy extravaganza MindOut for the laughs! at the Komedia on Wednesday July 16. She will be joined by the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus, Dolly Rocket, Tom Allen, Debra Jane Appelby and the Two Wrongies. Your compere for the evening is Cat Harding and the event By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Libraries Literature ‘Live in the Park’ Brighton & Hove Libraries in partnership with East Sussex Library and Information Service are hosting an afternoon of entertainment with writers and performers talking about and reading from their own work at Brighton Pride on Saturday, August 2. The line-up includes: Writer and comedienne Claire Su By Besi • 2 min read
Arts Charity cabaret night supporting Brighton Pride with Rose Wilby, VG Lee and many more A fully inclusive LGBTQ night of fabulous music and comedy at The Basement. Acts appearing include Rosie Wilby, VG Lee, Claire Parker, Jonwayne Connolly, Chick Atkinson and Judy Theobald. Rosie Wilby said of the event: “I’m excited to be involved with the event as its a great venue and I’m a fan of By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Stand Up for local charities: Charity Chuckle for Peer Action! Brighton’s best comedy fundraiser celebrates its 5th Birthday tonight with TV comedy stars and Chris from Gogglebox. The show features Jen Brister, John Pendal, Suzy Bennett and more all raising money for local HIV+ charity, Peer Action. One of Peer Action’s supporters is currently Brighton’s most f By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Hitch: Spiegeltent Slightly rough and ready, with a dollop of irreverent vulgarity, but I suspect this was ironically intentional. This in your face and rather delightfully sweet show fills an aching hole this week in the Spiegel tent and is well worth the trip out to see, it’s fun, silly and has some pretty cool and By Eric Page • 2 min read
Comedy REVIEW: Hedwig & The Angry Inch: New Venture Theatre This is an authentic production of Hedwig keeping to the spirit and intention of John Cameron Mitchell’s writing and giving us a Hedwig who demands our unconditional love whilst slightly scaring us with the intensity of a life lived at full throttle. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Normal Heights Walker should be congratulated, this play is charming and seriously touching while never dipping into mawkishness or melancholy. Even in his saddest moments Uncle Edward shines with hope, and when going full pelt into the shining light of living life fully is a force of nature. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: Moscow State Circus Great fun and a nice modern version of a traditional circus with all the important parts preserved, with enough laughs, thrills ohhs and ahhhhs to please even the most demanding person and all the glamour you could want for a fun family night out. By Eric Page • 3 min read
Cabaret ‘Legends’ at Legends tonight Lee Tracey hosts The Slip it to me show starring Bobby Davro with Janie Voltaire, Maisie Trollette and Jason Lee Howlett. The Showbizz Agency presents an evening of classic cabaret at Legends on May 11 to raise money for the Rainbow Fund. Hosted by established panto dame and founder of the Pure Corn By Besi • 2 min read
Arts The Warren: Pop up Venue: Review The Warren: Main House: Russell Place, East Brighton, BN1 2RG Pop up Venue & Bar One of Brighton’s most anticipated Pop-up venues (Winner, Best Venue 2012) plonks itself down in the throbbing staggering heart of Brighton with some of the best theatre, cabaret, comedy & music. The Warren is a pop-up By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts Alice in Wonderland: Box Tale Soup: Review Box Tale Soup are a slick pair of performers who hide their technical mastery under this charming and seemingly very simple show producing an hour of understated brilliance. By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Red Hot Kisses: Review The LAdy Boys are a cross between an over the top Las Vegas show and being trapped on a cruise but with the added delight of these highly lithe and attractive lady boys strutting, wiggling and dancing around. By Eric Page • 3 min read
