Arts REVIEW: La bohème: ENO This was thoroughly modern Mandy driven Mimi and it worked for me and for the rest of the audience, the full house loved it, being very generous with their cheers and applause. By Eric Page • 5 min read
Arts PREVIEW: FIKA is coming to Brighton! Enjoy an afternoon with Brighton-based musicians Stefan Holmstrom and Tim Nail and take part in the great Swedish tradition which is FIKA! FIKA is a deep rooted tradition from the 19th century when coffee was just as important for the Swedes as tea is in the UK. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: CELEBRATE! with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus return to the Theatre Royal, Brighton with their winter show ‘Celebrate!’ to mark the culmination of their 10th Anniversary year celebrations. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Aneesa Chaudhry presents… Aneesa Chaudhry Presents… an evening of high quality entertainment. Musicians will include Mojca Monte on piano, Andres Ticino on percussion, Charlotte Glasson on woodwind and strings PLUS special guest Jan Allain. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: LGBTQ choirs join forces for World AIDS Day concert With World AIDS Day approaching, Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus and Rainbow Chorus are producing this years fundraising concert to mark World Aids Day. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Music, visual arts, theatre and dance – it’s a busy November for Brighton Dome. This November sees another busy and eclectic month of performances at Brighton’s Dome. By Paul Gustafson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Barber Of Seville: ENO This was a fun and enjoyable night out at the ENO, full of laughter and delightful performances. I’d recommend this production for a first timer as it will leave you humming and smiling all the way home. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts PREVIEW: London Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble present ‘Screamers’ For one Fright Night Only, get your FREAK on with the London Gay Men’s Chorus Ensemble to help get you in the Halloween spirit! The London Gay Mens Chorus Ensemble are presenting a Halloween Special on Wednesday, October 28 at the Cockpit in London starting at 8pm. Tickets are £12. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Lady Macbeth Of Mtsensk: ENO Famously damned by Pravda, supposedly on Stalin’s say so as ‘muddle rather than music’ Shostakovich’s opera was premiered in 1934 and the public loved the merciless parody heaving with lust, sex, violence, corruption and the spearing of male power. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Arts REVIEW: Carmen: Connaught Theatre Carmen Ellen Kent Productions. Connaught Theatre Eastbourne Directed by Ellen Kent, this traditionally staged, romantic production was set in Seville, with an impressive horse-show included, this great production features Bizet’s unforgettable melodies including the best known baritone aria of all, By Eric Page • 2 min read
Arts GLOWchoirBrighton! GLOWchoirBrighton is a Natural Voice Community Choir for LGBTQ people and their straight allies to come together in song. All voices are welcome, from experienced singers to shower divas and absolute beginners! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Insurers Guevara sponsor charity’s new choir RISE up singing Guevara pledges new ‘social’ approach to insurance and sponsor the charity’s new choir, RISE up singing. RISE offers practical help to people affected by domestic abuse in the form of advice, refuge space and education. Each year the charity helps over 1,800 women in Sussex and their families to rec By Gary Hart • 1 min read
