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Christmas By The Sea At Hilton Brighton Metropole

Christmas by the Sea at Hilton Brighton Metropole Hilton Brighton Metropole offers something for everyone this Christmas Hilton Brighton Metropole is offering a whole host of packages to make Christmas 2011 one to remember.
07 Dec 11 | Annabel Goldie-Morrison
 

50% Off Scrummy Food at Al Duomo

Eat like a King in 2008! Print out this flyer and present it to the lovely staff at Al Duomo once you have finished a sumptious meal from the A La Carte Menu and get 50% off the food ordered from this menu!  Yes, thats right 50%!!!.
08 Apr 08 | Alberto Taverna
 

15% Off At Al Duomo

Those crazy Italians are doing it again! Print out this flyer and  present it to the lovely staff at Al Duomo  once you have finished a sumptious meal and get 15% off your final bill.
08 Aug 07 | Alberto Taverna
 

Mint Restaurant And Music Bar?s Summer Party

Who needs an excuse when you have a venue this stylish? The lovely people at Mint restaurant and music bar throw parties virtually every night of the week! As a venue that aims to offer something for everyone all under one roof they are continually putting on a fabulous array of events from music nights, to theatre events to launch parties and exhibitions.
20 Jul 07 | Jess
 

Celebrate Our 4th Birthday With Us And Get 2-4-1 On Main Courses

Al Duomo celebrates 4 years since its redevelopment! Join us and celebrate and check out the new look and outside seating area.
21 Jun 07 | Alberto
 

Los Bonobos

Take your Sunday roast on the 8th October with a pinch of salt!! Joogleberry is in the mood for laughter ? it?s Brighton Paramount Comedy festival after all! So come enjoy a delicious roast lunch cooked by our brand spanking new chef, then kick back in our funky restaurant for an afternoon of top notch entertainment with Los Bonobos?and this one?s on us! LOS BONOBOS are a duo who fuse elements of French folk and funky bluesy guitar with cheeky lyrics.
06 Sep 06 | Sue Popper
 

Mint Restaurant And Music Bar New Drinks Menu

Mint Restaurant and Music Bar launches new drinks menu to complement their Mediterranean food menu.
23 Aug 06 | Jess Neame
 

Express Lunch and Pre Theatre Menu at Al Duomo

To celebrate Al Duomo's 25th Anniversary this year, we are offering a special £7.
09 Jun 06 | Alberto Taverna
 

Launch Of Our New Menu And Chef

Announcing the launch of our New Menu @ Al Duomo's Italian Restaurant right in the heart of Brighton's action this May for Brighton Festival 2006 and the new wine list with a selection of Beers on tap or try our Spakling Prosecco and or Rosato (pink) by the glass.
08 May 06 | Alberto Taverna
 

Brighton Festival Launches The 2010 Programme Led By Guest Artistic Director Brian Eno

The highly respected artist, cultural thinker and producer Brian Eno opens the 2010 Brighton Festival as its Guest Artistic Director with a plea to keep minds open and awake and clear of all boundaries and snobberies.
19 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Europe’s Fastest Growing Music Convention And Showcase - The Great Escape

Featuring more than 350 of the most important and influential bands playing in 30+ venues across Brighton from May 13th-15th, the team behind Europe’s most anticipated new music festival and industry conference event, The Great Escape are set to unveil the day-by-day, venue-by-venue breakdown of exactly who is playing, when and where at this year’s event.
13 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Komedia Brighton’s May Festivals 2010 Programme Announced

May in Brighton can only mean one thing – it’s Festival time! - and Komedia Brighton has never been busier, presenting a packed programme of events set to enthrall and delight everyone of all ages.
16 Mar 10 | Komedia
 

Traders Wanted For Lift Moltenfestival This Bank Holiday Weekend

I run the LIFT Molten Festival in Barking, East London.
26 Aug 09 | Molten Festival - Sara Doctors
 

Music Highlights In The Fringe

The Fringe is alive with the sound of music this May and with hundreds of music events, there's plenty on offer.
21 Apr 09 | Brighton Festival Fringe
 

Festival Fun

Brighton is known for its flamboyant style, vibrant residents and lively atmosphere, which translates several times every year into some fantastically fun festivals.
17 Nov 08 | Matt Costello
 

Secret Garden Party At Brighton Fringe Festival

The Secret Garden Party Revolutionaries are planning a takeover of the Brighton Fringe Festival on the 24th May in the lead-up tour prior to the SGP2008 festival.
09 May 08 | laura coulson
 

Paramount Comedy Festival 4th - 21st October 2007

The Paramount Comedy Festival is back!.
07 Sep 07 | Amanda
 

Loop Digital Culture Festival - 18th August 2007

BeatsDigital are proud to be the official download partner of Loop, a one-day celebration of digital culture, on Saturday 18th August in the heart of the our homecity, Brighton.
03 Aug 07 | Beats Digital
 

Proud Brighton Ballroom Welcomes Joseph Arthur

May 2011, Proud Brighton Ballroom Brighton’s historic venue continues its monthly offering of retro club nights, alongside an exclusive show from singer songwriter Joseph Arthur.
26 Apr 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Experience The Raw Passion Of Johnny In His Full Glory Days With Keep It Cash

Keep It Cash are Europe’s first and leading Johnny Cash tribute act.
29 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Robert Logan, Gagarin + The Vainglories @ The Basement

Type PR and Slowfoot Records Present Robert Logan + Gagarin + The Vainglories Date: Thursday 17th September Doors: 8-11pm Tickets: £5 NUS/£6 on the door http://www.
26 Aug 09 | Jeff Schofield
 

The Hat Final Fanfare!

After almost six years together, local legends The Hat are calling it a day.
04 Aug 09 | Press
 

The Award-winning Woody Sez: The Words, Music And Spirit Of Woody Guthrie

Cossette Productions and Paul Lucas Productions announces a special performance of the Argus Angel Award-winning hit Woody Sez ? The Words, Music & Spirit of Woody Guthrie, the brainchild of David Lutken, Broadway veteran, storyteller and guitar theatre legend, at Komedia Brighton on Tuesday 14 July.
02 Jul 09 | Komedia
 

The Up And Coming at The Marlborough Pub

The Up and Coming is a new music night hosted by the Marlborough Pub and Little Theatre,in conjunction with KongPromotions.
04 Jan 08 | kat osborne
 

Kieran Hebden (four Tet) + Stev E Reid

Steve Reid joins the sole member of Four Tet Kieran Hebden, on a one off touring project.
14 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

Christmas Cafe Prague at Komedia

Barb's new album Walking In The Sun premiered at Komedia in October, and with Christmas near she'll be bringing jazz Christmas songs alongside her acclaimed Bob Dylan, blues and gospel repertoire.
29 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Hat At Komedia

Making Mini Musical Movies for the mind, ears and soul, ThE HaT are simply one of the freshest bands around.
27 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

Brighton Band Shiseido Red Support Texas Up At The Castle

SHSEIDO RED - Brighton, 2-piece acoustic band, recent winners of ?Rox Music ?TEXAS? Challenge? are very much looking forward to supporting ?TEXAS? at Arundel Castle, to a sell out crowd of over 4,500 on the 27th August.
21 Aug 06 | Paul and Hoff
 

Long Nose Puppets Present… Shoe Baby

Sat 17 Dec 2pm & 4pm Sun 18 Dec 2.
28 Oct 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Rob Brydon Shows His Support For Felix White

Comedian Rob Brydon today made a flying visit to Brighton to meet local boy Felix White, age 5.
03 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Komedia’s Millionth Ticket Sold

Komedia Brighton has sold its 1,000,000th ticket.
17 Feb 10 | momedia
 

Komedia Brighton Approaches Its Millionth Ticket Sale

Komedia Brighton has done the sums, counted the number of seats and totted up the ticket sales – the exciting result is that the much loved south-coast venue is just a few tickets away from selling its 1,000,000th ticket, sixteen years after it opened in Brighton.
26 Jan 10 | Komedia
 

Brighton Festival

Brighton Festival is the largest event of its kind in England.
18 Apr 07 | Matt Costello
 

Komedia Brighton Welcomes Komedia Bath

KOMEDIA, Brighton’s independently financed arts organization, is set to export its European café entertainment concept to a second UK city, proposing to rejuvenate an empty city centre picture house in Bath.
23 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

Fashion Show In Support Of Breast Cancer Care

University of Brighton Level 1 and 2 Fashion and Textile students are holding a professional catwalk show on Tuesday 6th June, in support of Breast Cancer Care.
30 May 06 | Abigail Grimes
 

Problem Finding Meeting Rooms in Brighton Centrally Located?

Al Duomo Conference & Meeting Room Facilities Looking for a flexible up to date venue to host a Training Day or Conference Event.
06 Mar 06 | Alberto Taverna
 

Mint

Mint is a stylish restaurant and music bar tucked away on Meeting House Lane.
08 Feb 06 | Brightonlife Raciones dept
 

Sussex Cancer Fund Benefit Concert

The Sussex Cancer Fund benefit concert will be an evening of live music attracting up to 330 people.
14 Mar 05 | Laura Creasey
 

The Winslow Boy

DESCRIPTION: ?The Winslow Boy?, classic family drama by Terence Rattigan, is Wick Theatre Company?s choice for its 200th production.
23 Nov 04 | Wick Theatre Company
 

The Greys Score With The Penalty King

Football fever continues on Southover Street.
07 Jul 04 | Chris BeaumontAdmin
 

Deaf Arts Extravaganza

DEAF ARTS EXTRAVAGANZA @ KOMEDIA An array of deaf artists will inspire and entertain both deaf and hearing audiences alike when DaZed Deaf Arts Consultancy presents ?DaZed @ Komedia ? the future?s DEAF!? on Friday 25 June.
20 May 04 | DaZed
 

Bands Wanted For Sussex Shows!!

Local event organisers 'Banned Promotions' have just begun scouting for new acts to get envolved with local shows.
22 Apr 04 | Luke Richardson
 

Fringe Protest Set To Cause Stir

The Brighton Festival this year will see local artists protesting about the fees they must pay to get a listing in the Festival Brochure.
30 Mar 04 | John O'Donoghue
 

Fast, French, Fantastique!

Brighton?s Grand Central pub is now offering a taste of France with a new lunch menu that takes its inspiration directly from the streets of Paris.
12 Mar 04 | Laura Creasey
 

Brighton Goes A.p.e. For

BRIGHTON GOES A.
05 Dec 03 | marcus
 

London Gay Men's Chorus To Play Brighton's Theatre Royal

The London Gay Men?s Chorus to play Brighton?s Theatre Royal to mark World AIDS Day.
19 Nov 03 | Steve Bustin
 

Brighton Walk Of Fame Sparkling Book Launch Event

Brighton Walk of Fame sparkling book launch event Brighton Walk of Fame are throwing another party, this time to launch the official guide book to the walk, which features stars from all walks of life with ties to Brighton and Hove.
14 May 03 | Sophie Pointer
 

Evacuation Starts Next Week!

The powerful new musical 'In The Arms of Strangers' Premiere's at the Gardner Arts Centre next week It follows the adventures of a brother and sister who are evacuated to South Yorkshire during the Second World War only to experience love, hatred and guilt.
16 Apr 03 | StarliteTC
 

A Prison Diary and Charlie's Angel

LRAPA Productions is proud to announce its forthcoming presentation of two exciting plays in May for the Brighton Fringe Festival.
09 Apr 03 | James Brooks
 

999 & Spear Of Destiny Play Concorde 2 On Thursday 13th March

Thursday 13th March 999.
26 Feb 03 | Alison@c2
 

With Age Comes... Event At Churchill Square – Saturday 8th March

With Age Comes.
11 Feb 03 | Admin
 

3to Worthing?s Only True Nightclub

For so long fellow clubbers had bemoaned the lack of a credible club in Worthing; so when the opportunity arose to purchase a 500 capacity venue, DysfuNKtional Productions jumped at the chance and so THISTHAT & THEOTHER, 3TO was created.
10 Dec 02 | Nina Garner
 

Cubanite, The Sell-out Salsa Night Comes To Brighton

'like a night out in Havana' The Guardian Cubanite, the sell-out salsa night from Manchester's Lowry Theatre is coming to Brighton Hove Centre on the 15th of November.
01 Nov 02 | kirsty almeida
 

Brighton's Very First Hookah Caf

Daniel Mokades announced the opening of Hookah Dreams, Brighton's very first Hookah Caf? today.
01 Nov 02 | Daniel Mokades
 

Annie Visits The Theatre Royal Brighton

Following its West End success, the smash hit musical ANNIE visits the Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 4th November to Saturday 9th November 2002.
01 Nov 02 | Belinda Kemp
 

Gardner Christmas Show Set To Make A Bit Of A Splash!

THE JUNGLE BOOK * GARDNER ARTS CENTRE * DEC 6 ? JAN 4 ?Join Mowgli on his adventures as he meets all the jungle animals including Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther and that wicked tiger, Shere Khan?? Visitors attending the Gardner Arts Centre this Christmas are in for a double treat! As well as presenting Rudyard Kipling?s classic tale, The Jungle Book, the Gardner is teaming up with internationally acclaimed arts organisation Same Sky to create a large-scale jungle environment, which will take over the entire building including the gallery, foyer and corridors.
01 Nov 02 | Lisa O'Connor
 

Cruelty And Romance Show - Not To Be Missed!

Cruelty and Romance A Double Bill: Enigma by Floyd Dell Stark Tree presents Enigma; a bitter dinner party.
17 Jan 12 | Sian Elizabeth Selway
 

Maskerade By Terry Pratchett And Stephen Briggs

The Opera House in Ankh-Morpork is a huge, rambling building where masked figures and hooded shadows do wicked deeds in the wings.
18 Nov 10 | Anna Quick
 

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

After a sell-out Edinburgh and London seasons, Showstopper! is coming to Brighton for four festive dates between Christmas and New Year.
13 Jan 10 | Komedia
 

Steve Dela's Fantasmagoria Monthly Magic Night Hits Brighton

A monthly cabaret of classical conjuring and illusion (with a modern twist!) descends upon the Komedia.
05 Nov 09 | Stephen Baker
 

Boutique Theatre Presents...bonbon!

Brighton's Burlesque Aficionados Tease, Tempt, and Titillate! The South Coasts biggest and most brazen burlesque troupe invite you to their sweetest and most intimate evening of tease, frippery and frolics yet, as Boutique transform The Old Market, Brighton for a special bespoke burlesque experience.
21 Sep 09 | boutique theatre
 

World Premiere: '007 - My Other Life' at Friends? Meeting House

Brighton's very own Second Impression Theatre bring a stunning new comedy show to the Festival Fringe entitled '007 – My Other Life!' This show tells the bizarre story of one man’s mission to convince the world that he really is 007! And all this, despite the fact that most people perceive him as a bit of a social inadequate!  Anyway, this ‘would be Bond’ has the chance to prove his true credentials as the Russians seek to bring total devastation to the UK.
17 Apr 08 | David Weedall
 

Voodoo Vaudeville Present Fantasmagoria

Imagine if all the dreams you dreamt could come true.
06 Dec 07 | intern
 

The Laramie Project At The Marlborough Theatre

The marlborough theatre presents an acclaimed multi-award winning play about a hate crime murder that shocked the world.
06 Aug 07 | Nicola Haydn
 

Get 'googled Out!' At The Fringe

Ever felt you may be spending too much time on the Net? Googled Out! is an intriguing piece of theatre that has actors playing avatars in cyberspace on a virtual 3D website promising to further enhance their online experiences.
21 Apr 07 | David Weedall
 

Leading The Way In May - Komedia Festival Line Up

This year Komedia’s festival programme couldn’t be more packed.
26 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
 

Spring 2007 Season Will Be The Last For The Gardner Arts Centre

The Gardner Arts Centre has announced that the spring 2007 season will be its last.
08 Dec 06 | Emma Riley
 

Al Capone At The Dome- 'Unicef Charity Fundraiser'

On the 23rd February, 2007 Brighton Dome is where its happening to get your taste of the prohibition era and enjoy an evening of entertainment and extravaganza for a great cause.
06 Dec 06 | Nick
 

Al Capone At The Dome - Unicef Charity Fundraiser

On the 23rd February help raise some money for a great cause and enjoy an evening of entertainment for the 'Al Capone -'gangsters and molls' extravaganza.
05 Dec 06 | Nick
 

Strawberry Xmas Cracker At Komedia

Get your Christmas off to a great start and jump on board a sleigh ride of fun in Strawberry the Clown's hilarious Yuletide bonanza.
16 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

Voodoo Vaudeville?s Skin Of The Moon At Komedia

Welcome to the world of Voodoo Vaudeville, where sinister figures stalk the shadows in a luscious never-never land of defiant performance, deviant theatricality, twisted cabaret, cruel yet tender comedy and cutting edge contemporary dance.
03 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Re-launch Approaches

KOMEDIA is just weeks away from unveiling it’s brand new expansion, design and layout.
18 Aug 06 | Chris Challis
 

Awesome Autumn at the Gardner Arts Centre

The Gardner Arts Centre is counting down to its strongest autumn season ever – with some of the best dance and contemporary theatre companies in the country clamouring to do their thing in Brighton! Stars include Liam Steel of DV8 fame in Revelations (Nov 7 & 8), a daredevil aerial mix of dance and theatre looking at the consequences of revealing our deepest desires, award winning choreographer Maresa von Stockert with Tilted Productions presenting a wry look at life, dreams and ageing Marjorie’s World Unhinged (Oct 4), and internationally renowned performance artist Bobby Baker on her first ever trip to Brighton, trying to answer the biggest question of them all How to Live (Nov 1 & 2).
04 Aug 06 | Julia Johnson
 

Film Focus to 31st August 2006

At The Odeon & Cineworld Ultra stylish director Michael Mann (?Heat?, ?Collateral?) finally brings the 80?s TV series that made his name to the big screen with ?Miami Vice?.
31 Jul 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Future Shorts - Short Film Event

Future Shorts is back this July with another cracking feature collection of Short films and music videos.
19 Jul 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

?Shall We Dance??

Dust off you dancing shoes, and let Ragroof Theatre whisk you onto the dance floor into a whirlwind of romance, passion and loss.
19 Jul 06 | Anna Symes
 

New Live Performance Venue

Komedia has unveiled plans for its new extension on Regent Street, including a foyer bar that will host live acoustic music, cabaret and comedy performances by up and coming local artists.
14 Jul 06 | Chris Challis
 

Film Focus to 14th August 2006

At The Odeon & Cineworld For those of you living in a bunker over the last few months, it may be worth pointing out that July sees the hugely anticipated release of ?Superman Returns?.
14 Jul 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Open Air Theatre And Pride And Prejudice

From the 17th -26th August 2006 the Open Air Theatre And Pride And Prejudice will be showing at Stanmer House, Brighton.
04 Jul 06 | Nick Harvey
 

Film Focus - Jul '06

If the World Cup is having a negative effect on your blood pressure, Brighton Life prescribes a trip to the movies for a slightly more relaxing way to spend 90 minutes.
22 Jun 06 | Brad Brasier
 

A Celebration Of Music From The Movies

One of the most anticipated events at the Brighton Dome is nearly upon us, the Celebration of Music from the Movies, with the celebrated Sussex Symphony Orchestra and special guests including Actor & Performer, Christopher Timothy, BBC South Today?s, Sally Taylor, Shine Children?s Theatre Group, Joanna Appleby (Amici), and Andrew Rees (English National Opera) The evening will be a feast of sound and vision as the narrators Christopher Timothy and Sally Taylor take us on a journey visiting many movies that are timeless favourites and their unforgettable music.
14 Jun 06 | Kate Benjamin
 

Pusher Trilogy Review & Competition

Common associations with Denmark are often confined to bacon, Carlsberg and eternal darkness.
05 Jun 06 | Charlotte Philby
 

Film Focus - June '06

At The Odeon & Cineworld ?United 93? follows the doomed flight of the one plane that failed to reach it?s target on September 11th 2001.
05 Jun 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Film Focus

If the thought of cracking ?The Da Vinci Code? isn?t really flicking your film switch, check out Brighton Life?s regular film guide to ensure you find something that will.
23 May 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Joogleberry Playhouse 3rd Birthday Party!!!

Joogleberry Playhouse, the twinkling gem in our city, celebrates its third birthday on Mon 5th June! Launched back June 2003, the venue has established a massively loyal following; artists and music lovers alike are clambering to have a piece of the Joogleberry magic.
17 May 06 | Sue Popper
 

Cheaper Eurovision Tickets For Members Of The Duke Of York's

A rare opportunity for Members of the Duke of York's to receive a massive discount on their Eurovision tickets: ?40 for VIP tickets (a ?10 discount) and ?25 for regular tickets (?10 discount).
12 May 06 | Admin
 

Film Focus - May 2006

It seems that summer isn?t in any particular rush to hit our fair city this year, so as you stock up on disposable BBQ?s and search for that ultimate pair of sunglasses, a trip to the cinema could provide a welcome distraction from your seasonal preparations.
11 May 06 | Brad Brasier
 

Chinese State Circus And Shaolin Warriors

The circus that changed Big Top entertainment forever, is coming to BRIGHTON FESTIVAL with the greatest family show ever assembled beyond the Great Wall of China.
26 Apr 06 | Tony Wilkie-Millar
 

The Lady Boys Of Bangkok - Full Moon Party

Brighton audiences demanded more! So THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK return to the heart of BRIGHTON in MAY to launch their fourth record-breaking year with their dazzling new production - FULL MOON PARTY.
26 Apr 06 | Tony Wilkie-Millar
 

From Within

A Lone-Parent?s Struggle With Child?s Autism Brought To The Brighton Stage Tickets are now on sale at the Brighton Fringe Festival for From Within a moving and ?inspired? play exploring the journey of one woman coming to terms with her son?s Autism and one boy?s journey of coming to terms with his world.
26 Apr 06 | Maria Trevis
 

Final Cut

Final Cut reaches fifth birthday during May Festival, and celebrates with most extensive programme to date.
26 Apr 06 | Marcus Odair
 

Stephen Grant - Up Front at Theatre Royal, Brighton

Brighton Stand-up comedian and BBC Radio Presenter Stephen Grant comes of age in 2006 as he debuts at the Theatre Royal.
24 Apr 06 | Stephen Grant
 

Bonnie in Brighton

Texan actress Erin Parks, whose performance earned her a Best Actress nomination in last year?s Brighton Fringe Awards, is making a welcome return with her one-woman show.
20 Apr 06 | Guy Picot
 

The Best In Film Shorts

Dedicated to providing the very best in short film entertainment, FUTURE SHORTS, Europe?s largest platform for short films is screening at the Duke of York playhouse, Brighton.
08 Apr 06 | Michael Yeoman
 

Jerry Sadowitz - Comedian, Magician, Pyschopath!

FIRST UK TOUR IN 25 YEARS National Tour, 23rd October 2011 to 14th January 2012 ”STAND UP COMEDY’S ONLY GENIUS” Guardian “outlandishly gifted” Times “a comic experience like no other…genius” Daily Telegraph For the first time in twenty five years, the world’s most offensive comedian embarks on a thirty date national tour.
26 Oct 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Tony Law- Takes To The Road

Winner of the Amused Moose Award for Best Comic on The Edinburgh Fringe this year, Tony Law is widely regarded by the comedy industry as one of the best comics on the circuit.
12 Oct 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Edward Aczel Doesn’t Exist - National Tour

THROUGHOUT THE UK: SEPT 15 to OCT 21 - SOHO THEATRE LONDON: NOV 18 to NOV 26 ★★★★★ Time Out ★★★★★ National Student ★★★★★ Hairline ★★★★ The Times ★★★★ The Herald ★★★★ Daily Express ★★★★ The Metro ★★★★ The List ★★★★ Edinburgh Evening News ★★★★ Fest Mag ★★★★ Three Weeks "Britain's greatest living anti-comedian" (The Guardian) reluctantly announces his first nationwide stand-up tour.
07 Sep 11 | Matt Costello
 

Thistle Brighton Serves Up An Evening Of Comedy With ‘faulty Towers The Dining Experience’

As part of this year’s Brighton Fringe Festival, Thistle Brighton is offering diners an evening of great food and classic British comedy as Faulty Towers The Dining Experience takes over its restaurant throughout May.
19 May 11 | Jessica Lambert
 

Bent Double Offers Up Ava Vidal, Tom Allen And More For Brighton's Comedic Delight

On the first Sunday of every month, Bent Double brings some of the biggest names from the circuit to grace the Komedia stage to entertain the "up for it" crowd.
29 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Krater Tag Comedy

Sit back and strap in for the comedy ride of your life – Tag Comedy is here and taking no prisoners.
29 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Liz Carr brings her 'one the edge and fabulously black' humour to Brighton with 'It Hasn't Happened Yet' @ KOMEDIA - 27/6/2010

It Hasn’t Happened Yet follows the journey of up-and-coming comedian Alex Saunders as she navigates her way through the minefields of disability and comedy, with wheelchair and alter-ego Liz Carr in tow.
03 Jun 10 | Matt Costello
 

Catch Comedian Andrew Maxwell On His Debut Uk Tour @ Komedia - 6/5/2010

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04 May 10 | Matt Costello
 

Bent Double

On the first Sunday of every month, Bent Double brings some of the biggest names from the circuit to grace the Komedia stage to entertain the "up for it" crowd.
19 Apr 10 | Matt Costello
 

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical

After a sell-out Edinburgh and London seasons, Showstopper! is coming to Brighton for four festive dates between Christmas and New Year.
11 Dec 09 | Komedia
 

Komedia - Tag Comedy Is Back!

Featuring top UK comedians – all headliners from the Krater Comedy Club with NO running order, NO set lists, and NO idea as to what they will be doing or talking about – this is a not-to-be missed comedy extravaganza! August’s show sees Martin Coyote, Adam Bloom and more join Stephen Grant to take the leap into the unknown! “By the end of the evening my face ached with the strain of laughing.
04 Aug 09 | Press
 

A Comedy Double-header With Russell Kane And Simon Brodkin

The famed Komedia 'Comedy Double Bill' season continues on Thursday 23 July with Russell Kane and Simon Brodkin.
02 Jul 09 | Komedia
 

Stephen Grant Leads The Way In The Improvisational Gag-fest - Tag Comedy

Tag Comedy is back! Featuring top UK comedians ? all headliners from the Krater Comedy Club with NO running order, NO set lists, and NO idea as to what they will be doing or talking about ? this is a not-to-be missed comedy extravaganza! July?s show sees three top comedians join Stephen Grant to take the leap into the unknown! ?By the end of the evening my face ached with the strain of laughing.
10 Jun 09 | Press
 

Old Rope

Old Rope, if.
30 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Old Rope

Old Rope, if.
29 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Old Rope

Old Rope, if.
29 Dec 08 | Chris Challis
 

Idiots Of Ants - Magners Paramount Comedy Festival

A total sell-out at the Edinburgh Festival 2007,  Idiot of Ants are peforming at the Pavillion Theatre on Friday 12th October at 7.
17 Sep 07 | Idiots of Ants
 

Water Margin And Kabuki Open Friday 4th May

A brand new bar and clubbing concept opens in Brighton in time for the May Bank Holiday weekend.
20 Apr 07 | Jess Neame
 

Komedia Gets Some Decks Appeal!

Music, Comedy, Cabaret, Theatre… and Clubbing? KOMEDIA is set to add another string to its bow.
01 Sep 06 | Chris Challis
 

Summer Lovin?

Brighton residents will maintain that their city is delightful all year round, but there’s no doubt that it’s best seen in the summer.
17 Nov 08 | Tom Duffin
 

New Brighton Venue!

The Jive Monkey is Brighton’s newest and most unique theatre & bar venue situated right in the heart of the city.
12 Dec 11 | The Jive Monkey
 

The Iconic Proud Brighton Ballroom Is Celebrated Its First Birthday In True Eccentric Fashion

Over a year ago, Alex Proud, founder of London’s Proud Galleries, announced his rescue and subsequent takeover of one of Brighton’s most historic venues.
27 Jul 11 | Raya Sadledein
 

Voodoo Vaudeville’s 10th Birthday Party

Voodoo Vaudeville, Brighton’s very own purveyor of surreal and anarchic cabaret theatre, celebrates a decade of decadence on Friday 4 December with an evening of the very best, riotous and deviant cabaret acts to tread Komedia Brighton’s stage.
24 Nov 09 | Komedia
 

Voodoo Vaudeville Presents Dead Glam

Welcome to the world of Voodoo Vaudeville, where sinister figures stalk the shadows in a luscious never-never land of defiant performance, deviant theatricality, twisted cabaret, cruel yet tender comedy and cutting edge contemporary dance.
07 Jan 09 | Chris Challis
 

April Fools At Concorde 2

Boutique go la la for spring! Silly sauciness and seasonal strip, as The South Coasts biggest and most brazen burlesque troupe invite you to an intimate and erotic evening of tease, frippery and frollicks, as burlesque residents at Brighton's famous Concorde 2.
12 Mar 08 | susila silva
 

VALENTINE'S DAY SPECIAL: CUPID CAPERS

Madame and her burlesque babes, invite you to join them for an evening of Valentine variety and decadent pleasure! An evening of traditional burlesque performance with a contemporary twist.
02 Feb 07 | Boutique Theatre
 

Dirty Diamond Revue Christmas Special At Komedia

Compered and curated by Voodoo Vaudeville’s Chris Cresswell, this multi-faceted night is an exciting mix of new vaudeville and variety that celebrates the strange and beautiful in an extravaganza of new cabaret performance.
22 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The First Vavavavoom School Of Burlesque Showcase!

Vavavavoom! Burlesque Entertainments presents The first Vavavavoom School of Burlesque Showcase featuring students work from our School of Burlesque + special performances from the School Tutors – Stella Starr and Miss Honey Moon + the Vavavavoom Big Band – The Dimestore Jive Revue! This is going to be a fabulous night showcasing the acts devised by our first set of ‘graduates’ from The Vavavavoom School of Burlesque! They will be performing their own choreographed solo acts + a group grand finale! There will also be acts from course tutors Stella Starr and Miss Honey Moon + a special set from suave Vavavavoom fez wearing Big Band ‘The Dimestore Jive Revue’ + Vavavavoom DJ’s to guarantee a top night out! Saturday 25th November at the Pavilion Theatre, New Road, Brighton.
20 Oct 06 | Stella Keen
 

The Hunt Is On... Uk's Oldest Cinema Kick-starts Centenary Celebrations

Brighton's Duke of York's theatre launches its centenary celebrations with a quest for the best movie memorabilia.
16 Mar 10 | Fiona Graves
 

A Celebration Of Contemporary Cuban Film

Direct from Havana! Newly-released Cuban films will be screened at the Duke of York's Picture House and Sallis Benney Theatre from Saturday 29th March to Sunday 13th April 2008.
24 Mar 08 | Sarah Wilson
 

Brighton Documnetary Film Festival at The Marlborough Theatre

Documentary fever will once again be hitting the streets of Brighton and Hove on the 17th and 18th of November with the return of SEE, The Brighton Documentary Film Festival.
07 Nov 07 | SEE Festival
 

36 Hour Film Rush At The Gardner Arts Centre

On the evening of Sunday 26 November the Gardner Arts Centre will air 15 short films, each made by a team of University of Sussex students entirely over the course of the weekend as part of the Gardner?s annual 36 Hour Film rUSh competition.
10 Nov 06 | Emma Riley
 

Christmas Is A Cracker In Brighton This Year!

The Christmas Crackers Market in Brighton’s city centre will provide a solution to most Christmas present problems offering ahopping experience in a traditional market atmosphere! Festively decorated stalls set out in New Road and Jubilee Street on Saturday 28 November will be selling hot food, produce and gifts, from 10.
16 Nov 09 | Maddy Carr
 

Brighton Summer Sample Sale

Designer Sale UK is coming to Brighton and packing out the Friends Meeting House with rails upon rails of fab designer labels at incredible prices.
07 May 08 | Helen Langfield
 

Art News

Art

Brussels Meets Brighton: The Meta-hub

Between 30th April and the 3rd of May London's exciting Shunt Lounge will host a massive exhibition involving Arts Collectives from Brighton, Brussels and London.
07 Mar 08 | Basement Arts
 

Festival Fun At the Brighton Media Centre

Brighton Media Centre plays host to Brighton fringe festival for the first time with a two-week rollercoaster ride of art and entertainment.
17 May 07 | Brighton Media Centre
 

Making An Exhibition Of Ourselves

Clandestine Exhibition: Trapeze artistry, uncovered An elevated vision of the female form, in black and white.
07 May 06 | Nicola Jeffries
 

Quality Children's Theatre With The Musicians Of Bremen @ Komedia

With their audiences growing every year, and a dedication to the traditional style of commedia dell'arte, the Rude Mechanical Theatre Company is renowned for creating theatre that captures the imagination of the whole family.
18 Feb 10 | komedia
 

Long Nose Puppets Present The World Premiere Of 'penguin'

Brighton-based Long Nose Puppets are proud to present the world premiere of their spectacular new show Penguin, adapted from the award winning book by Polly Dunbar, this Christmas at Komedia Brighton.
08 Dec 09 | Komedia
 

Christmas Bazaar Features Fringe Award Winners

Sat Dec 5 2009 11am-4pm.
05 Nov 09 | catherine eade
 

The Sun Dragon At Pavilion Theatre, Brighton Dome, 26th July

An intergalactic fairytale for children aged four plus The Sun Dragon is an exhilarating theatre experience for young people with active imaginations and adventurous families.
07 Jul 08 | Laura Wright
 

Brighton Children's Book Festival at the Sallis Benney Theatre

This year's Brighton Children's Book Festival will be held the weekend of 19-20th April 2008 at the Sallis Benney Theatre, University of Brighton and is all about 'Leaping from the Page'.
08 Mar 08 | Laura Atkins
 

Flyaway Katie At Komedia

Following the success of Shoe Baby ? the magical puppet show that took the UK by storm last year - Long Nose Puppets are back at Komedia, presenting their brand new and exciting show: Flyaway Katie! ?One of the best pieces of theatre that I?ve yet encountered.
07 Dec 07 | Chris
 

The Steadfast Tin Soldier At The Komedia

A little boy is given a present of twelve tin soldiers on Christmas Day.
21 Nov 07 | Chris Challis
 

Christmas Grotto & Fairytale Trail For All The Kids at Brighton Marina

Santa’s themed, Grotto opens at 11am on December 1st and every day until December 23rd.
21 Nov 07 | Becky Taylor
 

Rags To Witches At The Komedia

If you go down to the woods today you are sure for a BIG surprise.
26 Sep 07 | Chris Challis
 

The Royal Pavilion Dragon Quest

In Prince George’s magical palace by the sea, enter a breathtaking and magnificent world of sparkling chandeliers, tables laid for a lavish feast, golden domed ceilings and exotic dragons, lions and serpents.
26 Jul 07 | Rachel Lackie
 

Tom Thumb At Komedia

Tom Thumb is a one-man show for children over six which has toured Britain and Italy since Spring 2003 and is presented by Lyngo theatre company.
07 Mar 07 | Chris Challis
 

Little Red ... You Know Who at Komedia

Taking a well-known traditional story (you know which!), this spell-binding play for young children follows a magical path through the woods.
28 Feb 07 | Chris Challis
 

Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me At The Komedia

Komedia is delighted to welcome Travelling Light’s national tour of Papa, Please Get The Moon For Me, playing Sunday 21 January.
03 Jan 07 | Chris Challis
 

Igloo Hullabaloo at Komedia

“Timbuktu? Peru? Honolulu? Corfu? Someone rescue me from this hullabaloo!” Blue is fed up with the cold, the ice and the snow and dreams of sun, sea and surf.
20 Dec 06 | Chris Challis
 

Shoebaby at Komedia

Komedia is delighted to announce its Christmas show, Shoe Baby, which begins its seasonal run on Saturday 16 December.
22 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Three Billy Goats Gruff at Komedia

Founded in 1996, Garlic Theatre is a Visual Theatre Company that uses image, puppet animation, movement and live music create theatre productions of artistic excellence.
01 Nov 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Owl Who Was Afraid Of The Dark At Komedia

The Pied Piper Theatre Company bring the classic children’s story THE OWL WHO WAS AFRAID OF THE DARK, adapted by Tina Williams, to Komedia this Autumn.
27 Oct 06 | Chris Challis
 

The Goddess Show at Brighton Racecourse

On 15th & 16th March, the Goddess Show South at Brighton Racecourse launches an Arts and Dance festival, a dynamic fusion of exotic and inspirational music and dance performances and workshops.
31 Dec 07 | Boktalo Promotions
 

Vavavavoom - Latin At The Lo Lounge!

Burlesque Entertainments & Immaculate Receptions Events Management present  Evenings of Timeless Glamour: Latin at the Lo Lounge on Wednesday 15 November at the Lo Lounge, situated beneath the Hilton Metropole, Kings Road, Brighton.
20 Oct 06 | Stella Keen
 

New Play Reading Group Launching In 2 Weeks - Brighton Play Readers!

Starting on Tuesday 24th March at 8pm - The Brighton Play Readers! A friendly, light-hearted informal group for anyone who loves theatre, whether performing or watching it.
05 Mar 09 | Sascha Cooper
 

Stag Party Destinations In The South East

Some of the most beautiful, exciting and culturally cool cities in the UK can be found in the South East of England, from seaside cities, to urban hubs just a stone’s throw away from miles of stunning countryside, which has inspired some of the greatest poets and writers of our time.
15 May 12 | Jessica Lambert
 

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