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
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 PREVIEW: Away from home at the Marlborough In the UK in 2014, The Civil Partnership Act is ten years old, same sex marriage has passed into law and it is a criminal offence to stir up hatred against people on grounds of their sexual orientation. After years of struggle the final stigmas have been removed. It is okay to be gay and being out [ By Besi • 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 PREVIEW: Bletchley Park presents Andrew Hodges Alan Turing’s biographer Andrew Hodges, is to speak at Bletchley Park on Sunday, August 17. Andrew will talk about his biography of Alan Turing; the definitive account of an extraordinary mind and life of a man now widely recognised as the founder of computer science. A gripping story of mathematics By Besi • 1 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Normal Heights: Brighton Fringe May 8-19 Raucous brother act from USA honours deceased uncle, while promoting inclusion and laughter. Normal Heights is the original one-and-a-half-man show that was a five-star audience favorite at the Boulder International Fringe Festival. Creator/performer Jim Walker and accompanist brother Adam bring the 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
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
