Arts REVIEW: Entertaining Mr Sloane Joe Orton’s play of sex, intrigue and murder amongst the lower middle-class is now fifty years old. Not surprisingly it’s lost some, perhaps most, of its power to shock and is now a respectable classic of English theatre. But of course shock will get you only so far – will its cast of scheming, hypo By Michael Hootman • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Quartet: Heiner Muller The poster promised this to be sophisticated and disturbing, a study in decadence, depravity and vicious sex. The play can be all of these things; I left feeling soiled, disturbed and glad to get out under the stars. By Eric Page • 2 min read
News REVIEW: Thief As opening scenes go, this one’s quite arresting: a naked man runs through the theatre onto the stage and masturbates to the point of orgasm – those of a nervous disposition will be heartened to learn that this is done with the actor’s back to the audience. It’s an almost comically attention-grabbin By Michael Hootman • 2 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
Arts REVIEW: Actually Gay Chorus The latest production from Actually Gay Men’s Chorus, One Night Only, featured a variety of styles from contemporary and classic pop, to wartime ditties and operatic arias all performed with genuine emotion, humour and a touch of wistful reflection. The secret behind any successful concert programmi By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Thebans at ENO This was a bold, innovative and really rather smart production which gripped from its opening moments until the last anguished pure note. By Eric Page • 4 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
Arts COPPERDOLLAR: Fringe: Review This was a fun night out and a great start to the Festival, a whole lot of silly madness wrapped up in a Day of the Dead whirling Mexican theme, the wonderful mirrored delights of the cool Spiegel tent and a great atmosphere By Eric Page • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: BGMC: ‘Nautical but nice’ Michael Hydes spends an evening on the high seas with the Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus. It’s got to be hard work creating an annual event that’s different every year, shows off the talents of choir and soloist alike, is funny and heartwarming, and able to raise hundreds of pounds for worthy causes; and By Besi • 2 min read
