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From art exhibitions and theatre to music, literature and creative movements, this category explores the people, places and ideas shaping Brighton’s cultural life — celebrating both grassroots creativity and headline events across the city.

5 stars Alcotraz: 13 Kings Road, Brighton BN1 1NE Alcotraz in Brighton offers a unique blend of immersive theatre and a cocktail bar with a twist. Set in a US-style prison, this interactive experience pulls you into a world of quirky guards, strict wardens and misbehaving inmates. Upon arrival, visitors are handed...
  Sarah was in a comfortable job, working for an archaeology business before being diagnosed with cancer. Much of her 20-year career had left her with reliable employment rights in the civil service. But having made a career change and moved to a small business, she was now reliant on statutory...
A problem shared is a problem halved. Research by Age UK shows that only 29% of adults share their worries, but of these 36% feel brighter as a result; 26% feel relief having confided in someone, and 8% feel that the problem recedes once shared. Both the Sun and Daily...
On June 8 1023, 1,001 years ago, King Cnut took a bath. In itself this was not particularly remarkable. Contrary to the image of a ubiquitously grubby middle ages that dominates film and television, there is evidence to suggest that among the upper classes, at least, bathing was a...
Vaping is now more common than cigarette smoking among young people, according to a new report coordinated by the University of Glasgow and commissioned by the World Health Organization. This echoes research that has found the popularity of vaping among young people in the UK has surged in recent years....
Producers ROYO and Curve are delighted to announce the full cast for the brand-new Made at Curve production of the Olivier, Tony, and Grammy Award-winning musical KINKY BOOTS The Musical, which visits Theatre Royal Brighton Tue 25 – Sat 29 March 2025. Joining the company are Newtion Matthews (ONCE ON THIS ISLAND) who will play Lola...
Numerous historical findings indicate that Brighton could well have been a possible target by the Vikings during the Viking Era. Vikings seized and destroyed several settlements on the coast, meaning that there’s a very high chance that at one point during the 790s, Brighton was a target. There are also...
Nominated for Best Show at the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Awards, acclaimed comedian, Colin Hoult is set to embark on a national tour in the autumn, after hugely successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His new show Colin sees him set aside his trademark characters to perform as himself for the first...
Selected Saturdays at 12pm - Revolution, Brighton 5 stars The Buff Bingo Bottomless Drag Brunch in Brighton delivered an afternoon packed with entertainment, laughter, food and bottomless drinks. Held at Revolution on West Street, the event kicked off at midday, with guests settling into their seats, ready for a day of...
His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester to take over from The King as Patron of the Royal Pavilion and the charity’s four other cultural venues in Brighton & Hove-HRH The Duke of Gloucester © John Swannell. Brighton & Hove Museums (B&HM) is pleased to announce that His Royal Highness...