Arts THEATRE REVIEW: Flights of Fancy by Veronica Thompson ‘Flights of Fancy’ is utter celebration of the possibility of being truly, wonderfully yourself, where and whoever you happen to be, it’s a reverie rooted in reality. By Eric Page • 4 min read
Photo: Morris Mac Matzen Arts Holiday on Ice returns to Brighton with new show ‘TIME’ The world-renowned show, Holiday on Ice, which has been running for over 73 years, returns to the Brighton Centre in January 2018 with their new spectacular production, TIME. Celebrating ‘the best and most memorable times of our lives’, the show is described as a photo album filled with ‘snapshots’ By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: What’s coming up at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts As part of the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts autumn programme there are a lots of amazing events to look out for. One not to miss is David Hoyle’s show Diamond, in association with The Marlborough Theatre. Diamond is an unforgiving queer performance of sexuality. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: YES announce 50th Anniversary Tour – #YES50 2018 marks half a century since the formation of YES, one of the biggest bands in the history of progressive rock. To celebrate the milestone YES will embark on a ten date UK tour next March – #YES50, featuring not only many of the band’s classic hits but performances of sides 1 and 4 and an excerpt By Besi • 2 min read
Arts A celebration of LGBT+ culture headlines three days of literature, music and performance at Eden A celebration of LGBT+ culture headlines three days of literature, music and performance at Eden Project. The Eden Project’s first ever showcase of LGBT+ creativity opens the attraction’s forthcoming Arts Festival, between September 8 and 10. The Arts Festival starts on Friday September 8 with Proud By Besi • 3 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Christmas Queens come to Brighton Centre in December Following a sold out UK tour in 2016, Christmas Queens returns to the Brighton Centre on Tuesday, December 12 for a festive extravaganza! To celebrate the release of the stars RuPaul’s Drag Race’s new album Christmas Queens #3 arriving under your Christmas tree they will be celebrating with a night By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: The Wedding Singer @Theatre Royal Based on the 1998 box office breaking movie, starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, The Wedding Singer’s original musical score written by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin has much to offer but sadly on first hearing, few memorable tunes. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts PREVIEW: The Wedding Singer @Theatre Royal Smash hit Broadway musical THE WEDDING SINGER will celebrate their 200th performance when it opens at Theatre Royal Brighton on Tuesday August 29! This 80’s musical will get you up dancing faster than your Dad at a wedding, is packed with songs which capture all the fun and energy of the Adam Sandle By Contributor • 3 min read
Arts Family panto returns to Brighton this Christmas Family pantomime will return to Brighton this Christmas, with a spectacular new production of Cinderella starring a star studded West End cast to be announced shortly. This traditional family pantomime will take place at The Hilton Brighton Metropole from December 23-27 (no shows on Christmas Day). By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: MAMMA MIA! @Brighton Centre MAMA MIA! is a perfectly constructed musical, with great music written by Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus, and a clever storyline constructed around the songs of ABBA by Catherine Johnson. It’s a story of young and old love. A story about strong women and the love old friends have each other. Sing By Besi • 3 min read
Arts REVIEW: La Cage Aux Folles @Theatre Royal When La Cage Aux Folles opened in 1983 it was very much a ‘piece of its time’ scripted by Harvey Fierstein with music by Jerry Herman and introducing the world to the fabulous Les Cagelles. Those were the days before we had gay marriage and many of the rights we now enjoy. The musical gave gay peopl By Besi • 3 min read
Arts MAMMA MIA! arrives in town! Over 60 million people around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the id By Besi • 1 min read
