Listings

After a sell-out appearance at Brighton Fringe 2011, Music 4 Cello returns with a fresh programme of cello quartets. New additions range from the beautiful Emanuel Moor quartet to the vibrant works of contemporary composer James Hesford.

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.

Radio City transports you to the halcyon days when wireless drama ruled the airwaves... Crackingly current scripts and inventive sound effects mean this is radio like you've never seen it!

3pigeons 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.

“Wanna be German? Of course you do!” After a year of international festivals and critical acclaim, 5-Step Guide to Being German returns to Brighton better than ever. Hard-hitting, radical, hilarious. Here’s the first ever German comedian to hold a mirror up to real present-day Germany and Britain. No wounds unsalted, no punchlines pulled. "Genius" (EdinburghGuide). "Hysterical" (BroadwayBaby).

If you've "bean stalking" Mark Diamond (6'6) and Darren Walsh (6'8), then you'll know how determined they are to produce a stand-up show even more absurd than their physical proportions. With video, audio, outrageous physical clowning and props, 6 Foot Silly takes stand-up comedy to new heights and guarantees an event where the only thing taken seriously is idiocy.

Sell-out success at 2011 Edinburgh Fringe. “One of the finest acts on the Scottish comedy circuit” (Guardian) takes a hilarious look at the culture of gambling and tells the story of how he attempted to finance his Fringe show by placing outrageous bets.
“Masterful” (Metro)
"For his intelligence and showmanship this is compulsory viewing" (The List)

Historian Kathryn Ferry looks at what makes our seaside architecture distinctive; from grand entertainment buildings that promised exotic luxury to small promenade shelters that kept off summer rain. Building on the border between land and sea inspired a freedom of design that was used to entice visitors and create such unique seaside landmarks as the Royal Pavilion and Blackpool Tower.

Be a darling and fix me a Martini will you? Trade innocence for decadence, bob your hair and leave your morals behind! The pages of this familiar story turn but the tale is changing! Join Evelyn Waugh on a plot twisting performance driven by audience choice. There are several sides to every story. Which will you choose? Complimentary decadent libation.

Award-winning comedy sketch troupe Casual Violence are in hot pursuit of happiness. Trouble is, the road ahead is littered with deadly boardgames, lost mums, sinister poppymen and lazy detectives. Tales of murder, misery and MB Games in a brand new set of uniquely twisted stories. ***** “Ludicrously inventive” (ThreeWeeks) ***** “A stand-out show” (FringeGuru) **** “Massively enjoyable” (UK Comedy Guide)