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Thu 10 Oct `24
Glyndebourne Announce The Return Of Its Annual Fair Ground Exhibition Showcasing Contemporary Works By Sussex Artists

Glyndebourne has announced the return of its annual autumn exhibition of Sussex-based artists, Fair Ground. 
Thu 10 Oct `24
Interview: Count Binface's Political Journey Took In London Mayoral Election & General Election & His Next Stop Is Komedia Brighton

This year is the biggest year ever for democracy, with elections all over the globe, and novelty politician, Count Binface, has more than played his part. He ran in the London Mayoral Election and took on the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the General Election. 
Wed 09 Oct `24
Interview: Comedian Colin Hoult Comes Out Of Character For His Forthcoming Show @ The Old Market In Hove
Credit Ed Moore

Acclaimed comedian and actor Colin Hoult will be taking his brand new stand up show Colin on tour this autumn, and is coming to The Old Market in Hove on 12th October. 
Tue 08 Oct `24
Renowned Ensembles & New Up & Coming Musicians Feature In Classical Music Autumn Season @ Brighton Dome
Credit David Venni

With the return of the recently refurbished Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre alongside the historic Concert Hall, Brighton Dome's autumn season of classical music features an eclectic mix of renowned ensembles and new up and coming musicians.
Mon 07 Oct `24
The Shark Is Broken: Fiftieth Anniversary Of Hollywood Blockbuster Jaws Celebrated On Stage @ Theatre Royal Brighton
Credit Helen Maybanks

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1975 blockbuster Jaws, the critically acclaimed Olivier award-nominated West End and Broadway production, The Shark Is Broken, will play Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 7th to Saturday 12th April 2025.
Mon 07 Oct `24
Review: The Rest Is Politics Featuring Alistair Campbell & Rory Stewart @ The Brighton Centre
Credit Simon Turner

The strapline for Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart's The Rest is Politics podcast is 'disagreeing agreeably' but, despite Campbell being a lifelong Labour supporter and Stewart a lifelong Conservative and previous runner for the leader of the Tory party, there is little they seem to disagree on; the only exceptions perhaps being the Iraq war and the Royal Family.
Mon 07 Oct `24
One Foot In The Rave: Comedian Sophie McCartney Catalogues Her Transition From Clubs To Comfy Chair @ Brighton's Corn Exchange

Award-winning comedian, podcaster and best-selling author Sophie McCartney will be bringing her new show One Foot In The Rave to Brighton Corn Exhange, in September 2025. 
Mon 07 Oct `24
Interview: Josh Widdicombe @ Brighton Dome Will Knock Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Out Of The Ballpark With His Shorter Show & Lower Production Values

You may well know Josh Widdicombe from Channel 4's award-winning show The Last Leg, his podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, or his many appearances on panel shows. He is a witty, relatable observer of life's foibles with a keen eye for the absurd side of the mundane.
Sun 06 Oct `24
Comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean Will Shine The Spotlight On Becoming A Foster Parent @ Brighton Dome
Credit Drew Forsyth

Kiri Pritchard-McLean has had a busy few years. As well as hosting Live at the Apollo, fronting the Radio 4 panel show Best Medicine and starting a comedy school, she's become a foster parent.
Thu 03 Oct `24
World Premiere Telling Of The Mysterious Mixie @ Brighton's New Venture Theatre This November

After decades of being inseparable, time is inexorably closing in on Mr and Mrs Bick, and now they are being intruded upon by a powerful, third presence – the mysterious Mixie (which plays at New Venture Theatre, Brighton, from 8th - 16th November 2024.
Wed 02 Oct `24
Komedia Is Reclaiming Narratives In Comedy This October For Black History Month
Credit: Charlotte Horton

In honour of this year's Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives, Komedia Brighton is exclusively platforming Black comedians and performers of colour at Komedia Comedy Club, every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of October.
Tue 01 Oct `24
Queer & Alternative Comedy Club Down The Hatch Returns To Komedia Brighton This Autumn

Komedia Brighton has always, and will always, value diversity and creativity and they are proud to provide a platform for marginalized voices in the comedy scene. 
Mon 30 Sep `24
Matt Lucas To Be The Voice Of A Christmas Carol: Epic Drone Light Show Coming To Brighton & Hove This Christmas

Audiences are set to be mesmerised by the adaptation of Charles Dickens' seasonal story, A Christmas Carol - performed by hundreds of animated drones and narrated in the unique style of Matt Lucas - will take place on Saturday, 14th December, at 1st Central County Ground, home to Sussex Cricket in Hove.
Mon 30 Sep `24
Interview: Choreographer & QDance Company Director Qudus Onikeku On This Week's Two Performances Of Re:INCARNATION @ Brighton Dome
Credit Hajarat Alli

The Nigerian megalopolis of Lagos is massive, youthful and exciting. Due to become the world's biggest city by the turn of the century, it is one of the beating hearts of Africa. From 1st - 2nd October, Brighton Dome Concert Hall hosts a dance show inspired by the city's people, past and present, created by Nigeria-based The QDance Company.

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