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Performance
Brighton is home to England's largest arts festival. Our theatres and entertainment venues provide quality year-round entertainment - from West End shows to cutting edge fringe, and from comedy to compelling drama. Check our 30 day special events listings planner for forthcoming productions and events.
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 Actually Gay Men's Chorus
The Actually Gay Men's Chorus was set up with the specific aim of providing a place where gay men can socialise, have fun and develop their vocal skills in a unique environment. Members benefit from the wide ranging musical experience from TV and theatreland and have the expertise at hand to develop their own talents with professional tuition.
St Andrew's Church
Waterloo St
Hove, Brighton & Hove
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Brighton Gay Men's Chorus
Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus provides a space where men can celebrate music, celebrate their sexuality, enjoy the fellowship of other like-minded people and contribute to the local communities which we are part of. Born in 2005, it's the first choir of its kind in Brighton & Hove and one of the best-known performing groups in the country.
Today it is the UK’s largest gay male chorus outside London.
Unitarian Church
New Road, Brighton & Hove, BN1 1UF
07904 210 192
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Brighton Festival Fringe
The Brighton Festival descends on the city every May and with it comes the essence of Brighton's arts scene, the Brighton Festival Fringe. A packed programme is bursting with comedy and drama, music and dance, stage and film and artistic expressions galore. There are even tours to explore the history of this great city by the sea.
12a Pavilion Buildings
Castle Square, Brighton, BN1 1EE
01273 260804 / 260831
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Actually Gay Women's Chorus
This chorus aims to create a friendly atmosphere where you can come and learn some singing skills and take part in performances raising money for charity. The Chorus is open to all women over 18, LGBT and straight.
, Brighton
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 Queen's Arms
The matriarch of Brighton's mixed pubs, the Queens Arms delves into her handbag every night of the week to serve up big, camp portions of live entertainment, special events and karaoke. By day, a more contemporary feel to the venue has led to a laid-back atmosphere by day where you can grab a drink and watch the big screens or browse the free newspapers on offer.
7 George Street, Brighton, BN2 1RH
01273 696873
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 The Great Escape
An annual gathering of fabulous bands... Three days packed with some of the best bands from all over the country and all around the world. If you like live music then it just doesn't get much better. Forget camping in muddy fields and grab a friend, a hotel and your festival ticket...
59-65 Worship Street, London, EC2A 2DU
0207 6889000
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The Marlborough Theatre
This intimate little theatre has its own proscenium stage and the proximity of the performers to the audience makes every show a very special experience. It's no wonder that this venue is a favourite for fringe elements of both the Brighton Fringe Festival in May and the Autumn Comedy Festival. The Marlborough is the place to find unconvential and left-of-centre theatre.
4 Princes Street, Brighton, BN2 1RD
01273 570028
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Solitaire's Aura
If you want to get noticed, be the centre of attention and create the WOW factor, then we think we've found a great service just for you. Solitaire's Aura produce fabulous headpiece creations from the understated and subtled to the wild and outrageous. Individually made to fit the wearer, these can be made from wigs or many other materials - imagination can run wild. The sky really is the limit - they've even achieved 8ft high lit up with Swarovski Crystals and Las Vegas Feathers. Perfect for that special occasion, for TV, theatre or fashion events. To get an idea of how Solitaire's Aura can help you, visit their website at www.solitairesaura.com.
, Horley
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The Rainbow Chorus
For over a decade, the Rainbow Chorus has been offering a supportive environment for its LGBT members to sing together and hone their talents and confidence. Through performance, the chorus also raises the profile of the LGBT community as well as providing top quality entertainment - and their performance biog is pretty impressive.
, Brighton
01273 242418
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Magners Brighton Comedy Festival
October sees stella line-up of international comedic talent descends on Brighton for this huge festival of laughs.
29 New Road, Brighton, BN1 1UG
01273 709709
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Concorde 2
Live music venue on the seafront that hosts up-and-coming and already-made-it bands and music performers and also hosts the occasional club night.
Madeira Shelter Hall, Madeira Drive, Brighton, BN2 1EN
01273 673311
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Komedia
The gem in Brighton's performance arts crown is, undoubtedly, The Komedia - bringing an impressive array of comedy, live music, cabaret and theatre to a diverse audience. In fact, together with the sister-venue in Edinburgh, Komedia are at the forefront of the country's entertainment scene attracting professional and fringe acts from around the globe.
44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UN
01273 647100
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Glyndebourne |
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With worldwide notoriety, Glyndebourne is a must for any self respecting classical music or opera aficionado. A fabulous setting for some of the finest concerts in the country.
Glynde, Lewes, BN8 5UU
01273 812321
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Theatre Royal
Brighton's West End by the see with many big names in theatre and touring productions.
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
08700 606617
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Brighton Dome
Refurbished royal stables now is a breathtaking complex of Concert Hall, Corn Exchange and Pavilion Theatre.
Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UE
01273 709709
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Brighton Centre
The Brighton Centre might not be the most attractive building in the city (it's been earmarked for the bulldozer ever since we've known it), but does attract the odd big name in entertainment.
Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GR
01273 290131
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Hove Centre & Hove Town Hall |
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Norton Road, Hove, BN3 4AH
01273 290131
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The Old Market |
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Tucked away in a quiet little street is a performance arts centre with live music, theatre and cutting edge performance.
Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS
01273 201800
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The Jazz Place |
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 10 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AD
01273 328439
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Odeon Cinema |
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Kingswest, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RE
0871 2244007
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Sallis Benney Theatre |
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University of Brighton, Grand Parade, Brighton, BN2 0JY
01273 643010
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The Aquarium Theatre Bar |
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The Aquarium Theatre Bar is the new luvvie-ly guise of one of Brighton's oldest gay-friendly venues - set back from the seafront and just a stiletto's throw away from the Pier. The bar has had a recent facelift with décor that reflects its traditional roots but with a fresh, contemporary finish. You'll find the friendly and professional management team on hand to ensure a warm welcome and a music policy which, as you might expect from the theatrical theming, offers something for everyone - from musicals, to rat pack through to the artists of today - and there's plenty of regular cabaret too!
6 Steine Street, Brighton, BN2 1TE
01273 605525
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Academy of Creative Training |
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Billing itself as the only drama school on the South coast offering professional actor training...
8-10 Rock Place, Brighton, BN2 1PF
01243 818266
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Latest Music Bar |
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Fantastic venue in the old academia/komedia building hosting jazz and comedy cabaret. Upstairs is the bar and restaurant serving all manner of gorgeous things.
14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton, BN2 1TF
01273 687171
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Brighton Theatre Group |
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, Brighton
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Smugglers |
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10 Ship Street, brighton, BN1 1AD
01273 328439
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