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Live Music
Africa Unite 2012 A cross-cultural live musical journey across the heart of Brighton from The African diaspora, promising a sun-soaked joyous atmosphere with something for everyone. Live sets from Ozi Ozaa and Grupo Lokito. Komedia, 7:30pm, £12, 10 concession.
Africa Unite 2012 A cross-cultural live music journey promising sun-soaked unbeatable vibes in the heart of Brighton across the continent from the African diaspora. Live sets from: Ozi Ozaa: Tropical Afro Beat and Hi-Life Fusion from Ghana. Grupo Lokito: Uplifting high tempo Afro-Cuban vibes blending Congolese Rumba with Salsa. Represents a true distinction of Kinshasa and Havana under one roof. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Komedia, 8:00pm-1:00am, £12, 10.
Balkan Beat Box An inspired blend of international beats, deep pulsating rock, hipster world music flourish and spot-on-the-zeitgeist intelligent protest, BBB are an exciting, exhilarating and rare phenomenon, a vital, transcendent band at the height of their powers, able to fully capture the mood of today – and an awesome live band, making crowds go wild! Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Concorde 2, 7:00pm-10:00pm, £14.
Clowns With support from: Deadbeat Descendant, The Witches, The Rusted Guns and birdengine. Latest Music Bar, 8:00pm, £3 b4 8.45pm, 4 after .
Copperdollar: The Back Of Beyond Award-winning cabaret, Brighton Fringe 2009. Copperdollar is an immersive experience, a celebration to join in. With rocking sounds and dance, that will leave your bones aching for more. Cut loose to the far side of reality, colour your face in sculls, wear hats in our honour and become part of the history and it will become a part of you. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe The Blind Tiger (formerly Hector's House), 8:00pm-2:00am, £10, 8.
Fantasticus For the first time in the UK: a kick-ass french rock band, touring from 14th to 22nd in Brighton. Stay tuned and check the website! Five mind-blowing musicians echoing like Velvet Underground, Tom Waits, Zappa, Fela, Pink Floyd... Successful mix of rock rage, percussion fever, jazz and pop sweetness. Unmissable! Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Green Door Store, 8:30pm-11:00pm, £Free.
Giuliani Flute and Guitar music Music by the famous 19th century guitar virtuoso, Mauro Giuliani (1781-1829), for the popular combination of flute and guitar, played by Clare Beesley and Peter Lay on instruments of the period, including an original guitar made in Naples in 1831 by Gennaro Fabricatore. Works include Potpourris on operatic tunes and serenades. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Friends Meeting House, 1:00pm-1:55pm, £5, 3.
Hilser Flute Cello Piano Trio Popular 'Les Trois Rachels' trio return to give a sample of their music from their new CD, 'Aquarelles'. Programme includes romantic music by Rachmaninov, Debussy, Beethoven, Fauré and Gaubert. Ticket price includes complimentary mouth-watering cake in a candlelit cafe setting. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Friends Meeting House, 7:30pm-9:00pm, £10, 8.
Jubilee Gem of Solos and Duets Written in the year of the Coronation, Benjamin Britten's Canticle II, "Abraham and Isaac", is the focal point of this concert. Composed for Peter Pears and Kathleen Ferrier, giving a wonderfully dramatic and touching account of the Abraham and Isaac Story as depicted in the Chester Mystery Plays. Jane Money - Mezzo-Soprano, Anthony Hawgood - Tenor, Nicola Grunberg - Piano. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe St Michael and All Angels Church, 7:30pm-9:15pm, £12, 10.
Paul Diello and Friends Winner of Brighton Music Award's Best Solo Artist 2010 returns to Fringe at The Brunswick for the 3rd year, bringing some of Brighton's best musical talent with him. Fresh of the boat from an international tour, Paul will dazzle you with songs from debut album "The Last Green Bottle", new tunes and covers plus delicious free cupcakes for everyone! Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe The Brunswick, 7:30pm-11:00pm, £10, 8.
Peter Straker - Brel The British/Jamaican legend Peter Straker pays tribute to the brilliant Belgian singer/songwriter Jacques Brel in a multimedia show spanning Brel's life and songs. Scott Walker, David Bowie, Marc Almond, have all covered Brel but none sing him like the award-winning Peter Straker, who brings Brel's fantastic repertoire to a whole new level. Komedia, 7:00pm, £12, 9 concession.
Spheres, Circles and Curves in Wood An exhibition of wall-mounted and suspended wooden sculptures. Circles and spheres inspired by nature, science fiction and the cosmos. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 7:00am, £Free.
The Back of Beyond A truly immersive experience with rocking sounds, performance and a contagious dance vibe across three days. Tickets are available from gigantic.com Blind Tiger, 8:00pm-3:00am, £8/10.
The Charles Dickens Literary Cabaret! Adjust your cravat, heave your bosoms and set your expectations high for frolics with classic Dickens creations. Discover the an behind the beard. Complimentary decadent libation included. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 10:15pm, £9.
The Wind That Shook The Barley Alan Felton presents a wealth of Irish song, poetry & drama depicting the Irish rebellions & famine during the 400 years of English rule. Alan is assisted by Tim Roycroft & Vivien Moore. We perform "The Fields of Athenry", "The Wind that Shakes the Barley" & other ballads. Also exerpts from works of O'Casey, Yeats & others. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Hannah House, Garden Flat, 6:00pm-7:15pm, £8, 5.
WordJam Fridays At The Writers Place. Justin Coe's 'Don't Feed The Poets'. , 7:30pm-7:45pm, £8, 6.
Bars and clubs
Life Kung Fu Terrace Party. The Kung Fu resident DJs bring you the best in funk, soul, hip-hop, blues and anything in between. A soundtrack for the summer. 3:00pm-10:00pm, free.
Oceana Friday Escape. Escape the hustle and bustle of the busy work week and usher in the weekend with a massive Friday night party. Friday Night Escape brings you top tunes, incredible drinks offers and an unforgettable party atmosphere. 8:00pm-3:00am, £4.50 online, 6 door.
Comedy
Age Of The Geek - Hayden Cohen Dictators have fallen. Empires have been won and lost. Now geeks rule the world. Combining spoken word, music and comedy, Hayden shows how the meek have inherited the earth. Staring longingly into the heart of all things Geeky, this is a show that will entertain you through our impending technological doom. Upstairs At The Three And Ten, 3:00pm-3:50pm, £8.50/7/5.
Bad Bread: 10 Things To Sniff Before You Die Suitable for ages 15+ Following their 2011 sell-out Edinburgh run, Bad Bread return to Brighton for what might be their last ever show! Mayan prophesy predicts the world will end in 2012, and so with this in mind Bad Bread deliver an hour of sketch comedy in an attempt to tick off everything they’ve never done before they die. Marlborough Bar & Theatre, 8:30pm-9:30pm, £8.50/6.50.
Beesquit Suitable for ages 18+ An opera singer explodes, delivering a bathrobed accordionist. A music maker with germinating moustaches, who drives a synchronised swimmer without rhythmic skills: all performed by one person with no special effects. Laughing Horse @ The Hobgoblin, 5:45pm-6:45pm, free.
CANCELLED- McNeil And Pamphilon Please note: this show is now cancelled. Suitable for ages 18+ Following two successful runs at Edinburgh, critically acclaimed double act and Hackney Empire Finalists McNeil and Pamphilon return with an entirely new show. Directed by award-winning director Matt Holt. Expect sketch, songs and banter. Upstairs At The Three And Ten, 8:30pm, £8.50/7/5. Contact venue for details.
Cheap Laughs* - Eric Gudmunsen Suitable for ages 18+ Cheap Laughs* (*are better than no laughs!!) is a delightful blend of old-school comedy with a topical twist and a smattering of comedy songs. From the same man who brought you 'Ryanair Lost My Baby'. Belly-laughs guaranteed. One man, one microphone, one guitar... one hour! Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 10:45pm-11:45pm, free.
Cock & Tail Inn 2: The 80s Suitable for ages 15+ It's the return of 'The Cock & Tail Inn' but this time its yuppies, Thatcher, slit skirts and leotards as the pub hits the 80s. Join Barry the landlord and the regulars from last year's sell-out comedy (plus a few new faces), in this riotous original play written and directed by John Scott Cobb for Driftwood Productions. Barcelo Brighton Old Ship Hotel, 7:45pm-10:00pm, £10/8.
Comedy Rocks Swept to shore for one night only...and holed up at The Rock Inn, Comedy Rocks hosts a very pleasant evening of stand-up from award-winners to rising stars, and fresh faced newcomers. Always guaranteed a great night, from the producer of the winner of Best Comedy Award Brighton Fringe 2010. The Rock Inn, 8:00pm-10:30pm, £5/3.
Discograffiti – Songwriting Under The Spotlight Suitable for ages 18+ Some songs are written, others appear to have been scrawled on a toilet wall. Comedian Ashley Frieze explores what makes songs great, and what happens when music fights back. Laughing Horse @ The Hobgoblin, 9:30pm-10:30pm, £5/4.
Eat A Queer Foetus 4 Jesus Suitable for ages 18+ Dick Coughlan's brand new show for 2012. Featuring his usual mix of high speed energetic rants and vulgarity; you'll be left laughing out loud and with a feeling that the human race should be exterminated. Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 8:15pm-9:15pm, free.
Filthy Weekender Comedy Suitable for ages 15+ Get up close and personal with national comedy stars and prime local talent every weekend in one of Brighton Fringe's most popular and intimate late night venues. Nightingale Theatre, 10:00pm-11:45pm, £8.50/6.50.
Funny Fillies: Sajeela Kershi/Suzy Bennett Suitable for ages 18+ These award-winning fabulously funny friends return to Brighton. Two comedians, two differing takes on life, two very Funny Fillies, horsing around for another hour packed full of comedy tales short and tall. Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 7:30pm-8:30pm, £donations.
In Vino Veritas - Robert Inston Suitable for ages 18+ Truth? Or the elaborate illusion that wine has visual beauty, yielding promise culminating in a previously never experienced climax. Wine and leisure industry 'expert' Inston thinks he has an understanding that you might like to share. In this show he gets deep down and dirty in the contemporary world. Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 7:00pm-8:00pm, free.
Jem Brookes - Thumbs Up Suitable for ages 18+ Come and give a thumbs-up to Jem Brookes in a show full of gags and silliness. Pull up a chair, grab a pint, and have a laugh. All with thumbs welcome, especially those pointing the correct way up. Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 6:15pm-7:15pm, £donations.
Krater Comedy Club Enjoy a delicious meal, have a drink or two, and be entertained by the best stand-ups and comperes on the comedy circuit. "THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy" The Independent. Komedia, 8:00pm-10:30pm, £vary.
Laughing Horse Pick Of The Fringe Suitable for ages 18+ Laughing Horse presents a succulent smorgasbord of the best in stand-up comedy, with performers selected from throughout the Fringe. A fantastically funny mixture of comedy headliners and the best new comedy talent from around the world. Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 8:45pm-10:15pm, £6.
Lights! Camera! Improvise! Suitable for ages 15+ The improvised movie live on stage. Oscar has every movie ever made... every film you could imagine. You choose what the film's about, its setting and what it's called. Oscar finds the DVD. The movie is created before your eyes, with action sequences, captivating plot and a thrilling live film score. Oscar pauses and rewinds, cutting to hilarious DVD extras. The Warren, 6:00pm-7:00pm, £9/7.
Manos The Greek: An Immigrant's Tale Suitable for ages 18+ An intimate, friendly and funny show about the life of Manos in Great Britain with the necessary references to the Greek economy. Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick, 8:15pm-9:15pm, £5/3.50.
Meditation Ruined My Life - Sam Brady Suitable for ages 15+ One man show about how comedian Sam Brady trained to be a Buddhist monk - and failed miserably. Winner - Forever Manchester Award 2011. Iambic Arts Theatre, 9:30pm-11:15pm, £8/6.
Mike Sheer In Undergod This new solo show by Toronto stand-up comedian Mike Sheer explores the hypocrisy in looking down at religious people, how God is today’s ultimate underdog, and a heap of other fun sh*t. Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick, 10:45pm-11:45pm, free.
Nathan Cassidy: Generous Work In Progress ‘Gloriously entertaining’(Chortle) stand-up that gives you money! Free entrance and £1 is given to you. See Nathan’s documentary of his generous year. It’s about generosity and a man who saved his whole life and wasn’t able to spend a single penny. Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 5:45pm-6:45pm, free.
Not Safe For Anyone Comedy Hour Suitable for ages 18+ A blistering one hour comedy show where five of the hottest new comedians can finally perform uncensored. They'll be pulling no punches, with irreverent and 'off color' material ranging from true-life perversion to the surreal. If you've got a sick sense of humor then the laughter they create is certainly the best medicine! WARNING: Not For the Easily Offended Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 10:30pm-11:30pm, £donations.
Not Treasure Island – Sleeping Trees Suitable for ages 18+ Not Treasure Island tracks the farcical expeditions of two of the most feared and treacherous pirates on the sea; Billy Bones and Long John Silver. With only themselves and a vinyl record player for company, Sleeping Trees try to recreate this nautical classic after fifteen years without reading it... Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 5:00pm-6:00pm, free.
Only In Brighton... Suitable for ages 15+ What connects Abba and a panty-less celebrity? Mount Everest and Tesco in Hove? A stained wall and the genesis of a worldwide retail brand? What's the story behind a same-sex wedding in 1923, Britain's 'most useless' monarch and a certain Parisian radio station? Why is my charming Regency property crumbling? And what's up with the local paper? Only in Brighton... Al Duomo, 7:00pm-8:20pm, £7/6.
Phil Kay: Feral Will Suitable for ages 18+ Phil will feel free to use his whole history of mad zippy, euphoric, outrageous, true, ampheta-Kind, super sharp and super blunt material at his disposal and so will cover the last day, the last year with topical thoughts, sensical whimsy, song, story and dance and hopefully get a bit of something going that can only have happened here tonight. Laughing Horse @ The Quadrant, 10:30pm-11:30pm, £10/8.
Powell To The People - Russ Powell Suitable for ages 18+ Russ Powell gets about. Not in a sex way, in the literal ‘travel’ sense. And for some reason people like him. Again, not in a sex way. In his own comedic style Russ will introduce you to the places and people that make him what he is today and show you how he’s been bringing ‘Powell to the people’. Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick, 9:30pm-10:30pm, free.
Rob Deb Dork Knight Triumphant Suitable for ages 18+ 'Festival highlight' SFX ' sci-fi London host, stand-up comedian and podcaster Rob Deb brings his comic books comedy powers to Brighton. With great laughs come great responsibility. Free show! Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 9:30pm-10:30pm, free.
Sinful Suitable for ages 18+ With comparisons to John Shuttleworth and Joyce Grenfell (UKTheatreNet), Carly Tarett presents 7 Comedic and Darkly Comedic Shorts based on the 7 Deadly Sins. Gulliver's Hotel, 6:30pm-7:30pm, £6/5.
Stand Up Scotland! Suitable for ages 18+ An hour-long stand-up showcase, featuring some of the best acts from North of the Border, plus some of the more exciting new Scottish comedy talent. Hit at 2011 Edinburgh Fringe, and fresh from Adelaide Fringe 2012. Laughing Horse @ The Hobgoblin, 8:15pm-9:15pm, £6/5.
Th Curse Of: Horse And Louis Suitable for ages 15+ Jovial guitar chaps Horse & Louis battle their greatest (and only) enemy yet: a terrifying ancient curse that threatens to tear them apart like cheap pastry. Join the Musical Comedy Awards runners-up (2010) and hosts (2011/12) on an incredible musical-sketch-horror-comedy adventure. Upstairs At The Three And Ten, 10:00pm-11:00pm, £8.50/7/5.
The Grandmasters Of Giggles Suitable for ages 15+ Every night 5-6 exciting young comedians from Southampton Solent University will be performing anything and everything their little minds can conjure up. There's guaranteed to be something for everyone during this hour of frantic, silly and grandmasterly (whatever that is) comedy. Laughing Horse @ The Temple, 10:45pm-11:45pm, free.
The Hat Party PG – Children (16 and under) must be accompanied by an adult Fast-moving comedy troupe with much to say about the world. Meet some fine and upstanding visitors to the seaside in this curious, sardonic, sharp witted hat party. Physical theatre with a difference. Doff your caps, re-fasten your fascinators and twizzle your trilbies! Hurly Burly, 6:30pm-7:30pm, £10/8.
The Maydays Present: The Fringe Show Suitable for ages 15+ The Maydays invite you to tear up the Fringe in the name of comedy! Choose any show from the brochure and delight as these master-improvisers, give it their own twist, creating sketches and songs before your very eyes. Komedia, 9:00pm-10:30pm, £10/8.
The Medic Revue Suitable for ages 18+ After four sell-out years, the medical student cast return to Brighton Fringe with a brand new show packed full of hilarious sketches and side-splitting parody songs. Sallis Benney Theatre, 8:00pm-10:00pm, £8/6.
The Somenews.co.uk Live Show - Steve N Allen Suitable for ages 18+ We're all addicted to news, and Mr Steve N Allen (as heard on BBC London 94.9) presents comedy, stand-up and sketches to get to the bottom of it. Laughing Horse @ The Hobgoblin, 7:00pm-8:00pm, £free but ticketed.
Tyhurst & Bond All About Us! Suitable for ages 15+ Expect to laugh your socks off at this very funny, talented duo Sue Tyhurst & Tori Bond plus guests. They will take you to a land of absurdity with sketches, songs and more plus a smattering of improvisation. Well known locally for their gloriously eccentric Margaret&Rosemary characters, they are truly unmissable! Grace Eyre Theatre, 7:45pm-10:00pm, £8/7.
What would Beyonce Do? – Luisa Omielan Suitable for ages 18+ All my single ladies, to the left to the left, walk across the room like Naomi Campbell. Debut hour from stand-up improviser Luisa Omielan. At 29 Luisa’s performed in Chicago and L.A yet still lives with her mum. Expect honest, raw, hilarious audience interaction. Laughing Horse @ Caroline of Brunswick, 7:00pm-8:00pm, free.
Events
2012 - A British Year At the iO Gallery. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages) iO Gallery Presents in the basement space: '2012 - A British Year' Sebastian Pedley's familiar portraits are presented on a backdrop of British souvenir imagery. With work from: Sebastian Pedley - Painting Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 11:00am, £.
3pigeons woodcarvings At Taylor St Baristas. Pigeons is a Brighton-based artist and woodcarver working mainly with recycled and found materials. This show is a collection of innovative pieces hand carved from pre-loved skateboards. Taking inspiration from the animal kingdom through to modern street art, experience a not-to-be-missed show by this emerging local artist. With work from: 3pigeons - Sculpture Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 8:00am-5:00pm, £Free .
A Brief History of Seaside Architecture Historian Kathryn Ferry looks at what makes our seaside architecture distinctive; from the grand entertainment buildings that promised exotic luxury to the small promenade shelters that kept off the summer rain. www.kathrynferry.co.uk As part of the Fringe Festival 2012. The Old Courtroom, 4:00pm-5:00pm, £7.
A SEANCE WITH TEH OGDEN SISTERS Meet world-famous mediums. The Ogden Sisters in 1892 as they contact the spirit world and experience the marvellous, mysterious and peculiar. Bring an open mind. Extoplasm guaranted. Complimentary decadent libation. www.triflegatheringproductions.co.uk Part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 8:45pm, £9. Contact venue for details.
A Streetcar Named Desire New Orleans – Blanche is all but destitute, seemingly unstable. Her sister, Stella, has managed the family loss of fortune by marrying Stanley, a Polish immigrant. They’re happy in their one-bedroomed apartment. Managing Blanche’s sudden arrival is less simple. Her horror at Stella’s situation brings her into direct conflict with Stanley and the three-way dynamic is set for tragedy. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe New Venture Theatre, 7:45pm-10:30pm, £10.
Art Of Resistance For years unions mobilised under handmade banners representing their trades. This exhibition of artwork features our own handmade banner celebrating this heritage and the 30th anniversary of the Centre. View and participate in our beautiful community exhibition based on Carlton Hill in Brighton. Artwork is produced in many mediums. Free workshops are designed for all to take part. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Brighton Unemployed Centre Families Project, 10:00am, £Donations.
Bathing Machines to Beach Huts Historian Kathryn Ferry looks at what makes our seaside architecture distinctive; from the grand entertainment buildings that promised exotic luxury to the small promenade shelters that kept off summer rain. www.kathrynferry.co.uk As part of the Brighton Fringe 2012. Old Courtroom, 2:00pm-3:00pm, £7.
Brighton. Naked & Vulnerable A bold exhibition raising HIV awareness in Brighton, featuring works by prominent local artists, film and information. Artworks were produced around a common theme: "The vulnerability of Brighton's naked flesh", incorporating the naked human form and that of the Pavilion. They symbolise the vulnerability, fragility and dangers present within the city's sexualised culture. All proceeds going to The Sussex Beacon. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Blatchington Mill School, 11:00am, £Free .
Collectable art from today's must-have artists Hundreds of limited edition prints including the best of British art from Damien Hirst, Banksy, Sir Peter Blake and Marc Quinn, plus highly sought-after works from artists worldwide including RETNA, Mr Brainwash & Speedy Graphito, all this & loads of new works by Brighton artists too. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe artrepublic, 9:30am, £Free .
Diverse, Inspiring, Motivating Advanced Photography Exhibition At The Bandstand Cafe Bistro. The beautiful Bandstand Cafe on Brighton Seafront hosts an exhibition showcasing 'Advanced Photography' course students' individual final photographic projects. Diverse, inspiring and motivating. This project-based course is part of City College Brighton & Hove Adult and Community Learning Programme. Taught and curated by sessional lecturer and internationally published Brighton-based photographer Beatrice Haverich. The exhibition is funded by The Chris Field Fund. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 10:30am, £Free .
DR FRANKENSTEIN'S TRAVELLING FREAK SHOW Ladies and Gentlemen prepare for shocks and thrills as monstrous individuals perform for your pleasure. Are they cursed? Blessed? Are they all they seem? You decide. Complimentary decadent libation included. www.tinshedtheatrecompany.com Part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 7:15pm, £9. Contact venue for details.
Famous Brighton Back Passages Exploring an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, many little known and rarely explored. This legendary award-winning tour is a "must do" for both residents and visitors. Photography and any recording of commentary strictly prohibited.£6 for 7pm tours. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Brighton Town Hall, 7:00pm, £7, 6.
Famous Brighton Back Passages Exploring an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, many little known and rarely explored. This legendary award-winning tour is a "must do" for both residents and visitors. Photography and any recording of commentary strictly prohibited.£6 for 7pm tours. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Brighton Town Hall, 11:00am, £7, 6.
Faulty Towers the Dining Experience This internationally acclaimed, pitch-perfect tribute to Fawlty Towers features all the best gags and a great meal. The fun hurtles along in some masterful interactive theatre cunningly disguised as chaos where you, the audience, are the diners and Sybil, Basil and Manuel are your fractious waiters. Just don’t mention the war! ‘A sidesplitting show… Outstanding’ (FringeReview 2011). Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Thistle Hotel, 8:30pm, £48.60, 46.50.
Geoffrey Mead's Montpelier Walk righton's Montpelier and Clifton Hill district is a charming Victorian suburb of quiet streets, tree lined and stylish;a neighbourhood of tiny cottages and elegant villas, churches past and present, windmills long gone and the pattern of past field systems. This walk explores this inner city district to savour its distinctive character. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe St Nicholas Church, 2:00pm, £7.
Ghost Walk of the Lanes The Ghost Walk of the Lanes is a 70 minute walk around Brighton’s oldest and most haunted quarter visiting seven of the most haunted sites with either Silas, Jasper or Ebenezer, dressed in full Victorian attire. The show runs every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday from outside the Druid’s Head, Brighton Place (The Lanes). £4 - Under 16's. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe The Druid's Head, 7:30pm, £8, 5.
Herlock Bones & The Missing Eggs Whizz Bang Pop's fun-filled, sing along detective tale for kid aged 3-8 years. Who stole the prize winning eggs? Help Herlock Bones find the fiend. Come along early for Breakfast! www.familyfringe.co.uk Part of the Brighton Fringe Hurly Burly, 10:00am-11:00am, £5.00.
Jesus: The Guantanamo Years Irish stand-up Abie Philbin Bowman's hit satirical show, Jesus: The Guantanamo Years, which has nearly sold out its date at The Warren on Saturday (May 19), will now also be performed the night before (Friday, May 18) at Upstairs at Three and Ten. http://www.otherplacevenues.com/ The Warren, 8:30pm, £9.00, 7.50 cons. Contact venue for details.
Kemptown Artists Open House Trail At Gallery 73. Take the Kemptown Trail, comprising many artists houses, studios and galleries, all showing the best original art, printmaking and crafts from Kemptown to Brighton Marina. Leaflets with listing details of all the Kemptown Open Houses participating are available at the Studio Gallery, 73a, St James Street. Opening hours Tue –Fri, 11am - 4pm; Sat & Sun 11am - 5pm. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe The Studio, 11:00am, £Free.
KUTAC Show An exhibition by KUTAC, a group of professionals from across the creative spectrum, who meet every month to share ideas. They work in textiles, fashion, illustration, painting and photography. KUTAC have been selected specifically for Moksha Caffe by Custom. Custom are a new arts curative partnership based in Brighton. With work from: Hannah Buckley - Textiles Peter James Field - Illustration Ellen Stewart - Painting and Drawing Ella van Breda - Illustration and Print Wendy Ward - Textiles Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Moksha Caffe, 9:00am, £Free.
Lessons of Darkness At Malarkey. James and Tiago De Sousa perform a one-off live art show. Using moving shadows, silhouettes, darkness and light, the artists will build on their existing work exploring the role of the ego and alter ego. Come and view the performance at various intervals through the show - see how James and Tiago develop their visual play towards an uncertain conclusion! Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 7:00pm, £Free.
LITERARY SALON: SJ WATSON SJ PARRIS Prepare to be thrilled by two of the UK's bestselling authors. Both SJs share a sense of tension which makes their books impossible to put down. Complimentary decadent libation included. Book tickets online: brightonfringe.org or by phone: 01273 709 709 part of the Brighton Fringe Festival Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 6:00pm-7:00pm, £9.
Literary Salon: SJ Watson SJ Parris Prepare to be thrilled by two of the UK's bestselling authors. Aside from their initials, both share a sense of tension which makes their books impossible to put down. Watson's book has a terrifying climax in Brighton. Parris (the pen name of Stephanie Merrit) explores mystery and murder in Elizabethan England riven by religion. A gripping Salon! Complimentary decadent libation. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 6:00pm, £9.
Me, Marionette - Graham Carter Ink_d has a show of wondrous proportions. Graham has taken on the role of ‘Geppetto’ and has created a world of marionettes. Loosely based on Pinocchio, ‘Me, Marionette’ are mini themes centred around a particular character. Four of these main characters are a Warrior, an Explorer, an Astronaut and Pinocchio himself. You will find a lot of Graham in this work. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Ink, , £Free.
More Lives Than One – Oscar Wilde A dazzling, powerful show that explores the ambition, life and works of Wilde, exposing his unique flawed genius. At St Margaret's Church. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 8:30pm-9:40pm, £10 (8).
Out of the Box Ink Spot Press is hosting an exhibition of Box Art. All-things-box-art with elements of printed matter. Artists from all manner of disciplines jumping out of the box. Our only rule is that print is involved as that is what we do here. Out of the Box will be a visual feast to jiggle your brain. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 10:00am, £Free.
Perspectives of Brighton At FaB (Food and Barista). The Brighton Photographers Group enjoy taking photos together and for the first time are looking forward to exhibiting their work. The theme is 'Perspectives of Brighton', which will be interpreted in a variety of ways. Come and enjoy the warm and friendly environment of FaB (Food and Barista) for some coffee, food and a browse around some interesting work. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 7:00am, £Free.
PIGHOG on the Fringe: Shed Show Shedman (writer and poet John Davies) premiers his shed show based on ten years traveling round Britain with his shed. A funny and moving interactive journey. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Bali Brasserie, 4:00pm, £10 (8).
Random Access: Books, Authors & Illustrators The daily circular route responds to walkers' passions for Brighton's great books and the stories they tell. Will it be the history of 'The Early Cooperators' or Peter James' 'Brighton'? Or Bloomsbury, the autobiography of Eric Gill, Charles Dickens, poetry or The Day of the Triffids? Walk with Maire McQueeney author of 'The Brighton Picture Book'. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe St Peter's Church, 2:30pm, £7, 5.
Revlon Scarlet Rescues the Crown Jewels Pirate Revlon Scarlet and his sister Sabre travel to 1952 to save the coronation on their time travelling theatre bus. The audience sits on the ground for this outdoor production. www.riverproductionsuk.com Part of the Brighton Fringe. Brighton Marina, 4:30pm-6:00pm, £7.50, 5.00 cons.
Romany Mark Bruce Exhibition Romany Mark Bruce, sculptor of the Brighton AIDS memorial, exhibits a collection of new paintings of male and female figures. This collection sees Romany depart from his usual large scale canvases to create smaller, more delicate paintings behind glass using acrylic and ink on paper. Smaller may be, but as vibrant and striking as ever. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe New Steine Hotel, 9:00am, £Free.
Scanning for Gold 2012 What makes a high performance athlete? Find out, as medical imaging, photography and visual art are combined to show how prospective Olympic and Paralympic athletes perform at the highest level. The exhibition focuses on anatomy and physiology, with comment from academics at both the Brighton and Sussex Medical School and the University of Brighton’s Chelsea School. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Brighton and Sussex Medical School, 9:00am, £Free.
Snow Play When Mr Green comes back from holiday to find Mr White in his house it's the start of a brrrilliant adventure... Performed by Cbeebies Patrick Lynch, for 3-7 year olds. www.lyngo.co.uk Part of the Brighton Fringe. The Warren, 11:00am-11:50am, £6.00, 5.00 cons.
Spotlight Seminar Sell yourself: Self-Marketing for Actors. Spotlight's Emma Dyson will be offering essential career advice for actors. Great for actors just starting out, or those who could use a refresher. www.spotlight.com As part of the Brighton Fringe 2012. Old Courtroom, 9:00am-12:00pm, free.
Swingalicious Swing dance night. Put on your dancing shoes to the best swing and vintage music - DJ Lindy Lizzie and guests. www.sussexswing.co.uk Latest Music Bar, 8:00pm, £6/8 adv, 8/10 on the door.
The Brighton Experience Premier exhibition of photography appearing in the acclaimed ‘Brighton Book’. (Featuring a wealth of local talent in over 300 pages of photos that "somehow capture why I live here"). Alongside short films, a ‘Brighton Wishing Tree’ and the opportunity for all ages to contribute their own photo or picture to the exhibition (check website for confirmed location). Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 10:00am, £Free.
The Charles Dickens Literary Cabaret! Adjust your cravat, heave your bosoms and set your expectations high for frolics with classic Dickens creations. Discover the an behind the beard. Complimentary decadent libation included. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Hendrick's Library of Delightfully Peculiar Writings, 3:00pm-10:20pm, £9.
The Journey Natalia Stevenson-Oake's artwork has been influenced by dance, music, meditation, martial arts and the energy the body creates when moving. Exhibition sponsored by: x-leisure.co.uk/ brightonmarina.co.uk, visionantics.co.uk, Pee Wees, Laughing Dog, and Oriental Arts. Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe Brighton Marina, 11:00am, £Free.
Votes for Women At The Visitor Information Centre. In 1909 the local branch of the National Women's Social and Political Union (WSPU) opened it's office in Brighton. Hear about their struggle and courage and campaign of nuisance and disruption. Who were these brave local women who fought to make votes for women a national issue in the male political arena of Edwardian society? Tickets: brightonfringe.org 01273 917 272 Part of the Brighton Fringe , 6:30pm, £6.50, 5.
WALKING A FINE LINE This group delivers bubbling happiness with swinging trapeze, juggling and triple acrobatics. We have the courage to get out there, cut your hearts open, and share all that is inside. www.borderlinecircus.com Part of the Brighton Fringe Festival. Newhaven Fort, 2:00pm-3:00pm, £5. Contact venue for details.
Watch the Birdy Flying eggs, feathery snow, luminous eggs and a bear who gets fatter as you watch. Packed-full of tricks, transformations and eggs! For ages 3-6 and families, from CBeebies' Patrick Lynch. www.lyngo.co.uk Part of the Brighton Fringe. The Warren, 1:00pm-1:50pm, £6.00, 5.00 cons.