Articles by Elanor Parker

Doggerland

You might be visiting Brighton Fringe to escape the conference circuit, but Doggerland throws you straight into an administrative meeting, albeit one hosted in a Hanover living roo…

The Tower

You might not think of combining Coleridge’s The Rime of The Ancient Mariner with Disney’s Moana, but if you do you might have a story that resembles The Tower, a tale of explo…

Billy-the-Cactus and Lorraine Fontaine

Despite only being an infant when Margaret Thatcher left office, so not old enough to actually remember the era of Billy-the-Cactus and Lorraine Fontaine for myself, I was still vi…

A Trilogy: box.

How do you summarise a whole life? Is it in the knick knacks and curios we collect? Do the objects we surround ourselves with truly represent who we are inside? And even if you lov…

A Trilogy: blood (line)

Many people wish to be famous, successful, or simply stand out from the crowd.

Ants

If you’ve ever been a corporate cog, this is the show for you.

The Blondie Story

For casual Blondie fans, it might be easy to forget how many hits the genre defying band have had over the decades.

A Highly Suspect Murder Mystery – Murder at the Movies

A silly solve-a-long mystery, this is for anyone who wishes their Agatha Christie murders were packed with a few more puns.

A Trilogy: bag--

Mix one of cup of Eat, Pray, Love with three tablespoons of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and you’ll get something a little like A Trilogy: bag—, one of three standalone shows …

Sam Lake: Aspiring DILF

Sam Lake wants to be a Daddy.

SONS

Within just an hour, SONS recounts the learnings from a lifetime of relationships.

Sunsets

It’s easy to know why we are continually drawn to romcoms: we can't help but fall in love with the simplicity of happy endings.

Homophobia on the Orient Express

Unplanned, I happen to be writing this review on a train.

Sabotage

If you want a taste of what it’s like to be a super spy - or at least the Poundland version - then Sabotage could be the improvised game show for you.

Brave Space

There’s a famous quote from the film The Third Man.

The Richard Osman Fan Club

After airing nearly 2,000 episodes since it was first broadcast in 2009, Pointless has become a regular family favourite and made a nationwide star out of its intelligent and amiab…

Aidan Goatley: Tenacious

Aidan Goatley is not jealous of Romesh Ranganathan.

Vote Macbeth!

An original musical with plenty of spark, Vote Macbeth! aims to present a fresh take on the well-worn story of the Scottish play.

North Star (What I Listened to Instead of My Intuition)

Lori Hamilton's retelling of her eventful life is touching and amusing, despite the whirlwind pacing.

Playing God

Many of us will have known someone like Meg.

CUMTS: SLEEPOVER

Gen Z has arrived.

Joseph Parsons: Equaliser

Swept up by the Lionesses’ historic win at the Euros, I booked to see Joseph Parsons: Equaliser.

Ultimatum

The premise is simple.

Ian Lynam: Autistic License

This personal account from Ian Lynam draws on his own experiences and research to break down the superficial stereotypes, misleading media presentations, and poor psychological pra…

Solve-Along-A-Murder-She-Wrote

Although the show ended back in 1996, Murder, She Wrote has developed a cultural cachet like few other TV programmes.

Rewilding Cinderella

What makes Cinderella the story we know and love today? We know all the familiar beats: a mean stepmother; chores; ugly sisters; a fairy godmother; a ball; a lost shoe; a Prince Ch…

Showwomen

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★★★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
28th May, 2022

You’ve probably seen showgirls, stunt men, and of course, The Greatest Showman… but have you ever stopped to think about where all the Showwomen are? They’ve certainly always…

Small Acts: Future Pub

Going to the pub is a British rite of passage, but increasingly pubs are going out of business.

Clean at 17

Many British people might celebrate their 18th birthday by having their first legal pint at a pub, but by then Katie O’Brien was already sober.

The Unforgettable Anna May Wong

You’ve probably heard of Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin and Marlene Dietrich - but what about Anna May Wong? Wong fought against racism, societal expectations and stereotypes to be…

Mentalless

Mentalism and comedy might be an uncommon combination, but performers Andrew Phoenix and Emma Wesslus prove it’s a worthwhile experiment in this lighthearted hour of tricks and j…

Sheila's Island

Four women find themselves isolated, stuck on a small island during a company team-building weekend.

The Da Vinci Code

Review
★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton
17th Mar, 2022

Can 80 million people ever be wrong? Back in 2003, The Da Vinci Code became a global publishing phenomenon, later branching out into a Hollywood film franchise.

Blu & The Magic Web

Review
★★★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts
12th Dec, 2021

If you’re looking for magical theatre this Christmas, but aren’t keen on booking a pantomime, then Blu & The Magic Web is a musical adventure that is sure to please the who…

Geoff Robb: The Music of Trees

Throughout lockdown, many of us have enjoyed reconnecting with the natural world.

Frills and Spills

You can’t say that Frills and Spills descends into chaos so much as embraces it from the get-go.

About The Garden

Take yourself away from the busy seafront streets and you’ll find About the Garden, a charming and quirky production staged in 4 Rigden Road’s garden, in the heart of Hove.

Petrichor

The smell produced when rain falls on dry ground, usually experienced as being pleasant, is the definition given to the word petrichor by the Cambridge Dictionary.

Broken Link

It’s been five years since Ellie’s death.

The Black Cat

The notion of a man becoming particularly attached to a handsome black cat may initially feel a familiar experience, especially as around 3.

A Christmas Carol

Review
★★★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton
The Spire
17th Dec, 2020

When I first heard that TrueStory Theatre would be back with a one man production of A Christmas Carol I felt in parts excited and uneasy.

Hansel and Gretel? (A Postmodern Pantomime)

Outdoor theatre? In December? Yes, it’s happening! Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) have launched their first ever Christmas programme with a bang as Hansel and Gretel? A Postmod…

The Snow Queen

What is magic, really? Is it an evil enchantress who can freeze a person in ice? Is it a crow who can talk? Or is it seeing dozens of little faces light up with joy? The Snow Queen…

Séance

It’s Halloween evening at the Brighton Open Air Theatre and what better time for a séance? Even if it has to be a socially distance séance – there’s no hand holding or grou…

Ask Me Anything

Review
★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton
The Old Market
12th Mar, 2020

It’s embarrassing recalling your teenager years, isn’t it? Awkward crushes, cringe-worthy fashion choices and dramatic mood swings; most of us are very happy to leave those yea…

Witch Hunt

If you go down to the woods today, you’re in for a BIG surprise.

Roots

We’ve reached the end of the decade and entered the ‘20s again.

The Haunted Ballroom

Billed as a Halloween cabaret extravaganza, The Haunted Ballroom was a loose mix of disco style party and cabaret acts from renowned London based performers Black Cat Cabaret, who …

Dark Play or Stories for Boys

Nick is 14 years old.

The John Rowe Show

Review
★★★
Elanor Parker
Edinburgh Festival Fringe
theSpace @ Surgeons Hall / theSpace @ Symposium Hall
23rd Aug, 2019

Direct from Australia, John Rowe brings his sofa-based entertainment show to the Edinburgh Fringe.

Rock'n'Roll Girls

When so many songs written by men are condescending (Wake Up Little Susie), dangerously demeaning (Blurred Lines) or darn right creepy (Every Breath You Take) towards women, it is …

Brandy

It might be true that Brandy was first performed in 2010 at South London Theatre, but it’s still impossible not to view this production through the lens of Yorgos Lanthimos’ 20…

Rodgers with a D – The Tommy Rodgers Centenary Celebration

If you’re one of the many people who visit the Fringe from far flung parts of the world (hello Londoners daring to go past the M25) it’s easy to forget amongst all the clamour …

The Winter's Tale

Staging The Winter’s Tale in the middle of the summer might seem to be an unusual choice, but as we huddled in the wind blasted Brighton Open Air Theatre it seemed pathetic falla…

Ed MacArthur: Humoresque

Starting your hour of stand up with an audio recording of a very sweet sounding child called Albert introducing you on stage might be considered cheating.

Monsoon Season

You've probably heard plenty of stories about lucky couples who fall in love, get married and live happily-ever-after.

Woman! Pilot! Pirate?

A charming mixture of mime and music, Woman! Pilot! Pirate? is the endearing tale of Emmy, who believes that Amelia Earhart’s disappearance is nothing more than a conspiracy and …

Blueprint Medea

This is Medea, but not as you know her.

Grant Busé: Touché Busé

Grant Busé is blessed with classical good looks, musical talent and a flair for making things funny.

As a Tiger in the Jungle

On a still springtime evening, there are few better things to do than to take a trip to the Brighton Open Air Theatre.

The Birth of Death directed by Yael Karavan

How many near death experiences have you had? One audience member in The Birth of Death directed by Yael Karavan claimed 10 or 11, which is as impressive as it is shocking.

PULP

How hard is it to say ‘I love you’ when you truly mean it? For Sam, it’s very hard.

What Doesn't Kill You [blah blah] Stronger

This isn’t a show about death, oh no.

Top of the Flops

At any Fringe you’ll be able to find at least one crooner showcasing some of history’s best show tunes – One Day More, There’s No Business Like Show Business, anything from…

Bad Chemist

Award-winning Oxford research chemist Peter Rook is a stickler for scientific detail.

Dave Chawner: C'est La Vegan

Tickets for Dave Chawner: C’est La Vegan apparently went like hot cakes (or should that be like Greggs' vegan sausage rolls?) and as everyone packed into the bijou upstairs r…

A Trans Fairy Tale

Once upon a time there was a fairy godmother.

Not Just The Companion

Imagine if women weren’t just stuck playing Juliet and Desdemona and Lady Macbeth over and over again.

Nursery Crimes

Ring a ring o’ roses, a pocket full of posies…Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water…No matter how many years it’s been since you last sang these nursery r…

Dracula

Review
★★★★★
Elanor Parker
Brighton
The Spire
25th Oct, 2018

Under the bright light of a full moon, we were drawn towards the eerie tower of The Spire, an old deconsecrated Victorian church in Kemptown that is currently playing host to one o…

Old Stock: A Refugee Love Story

The packed audience at The Old Market leant in expectantly towards an ordinary looking closed shipping container dominating the stage, oblivious to the surprises enclosed inside.

Honey's Happening

It’s 1968 and the world is about to change.

Joseph Morpurgo: Hammerhead

I’ve been to more than my fair share of post-show Q&As.

#BeMoreMartyn

Last week was the first anniversary of the Manchester bombings.

Stand and Deliver

It's 1736, George II is on the throne, witchcraft laws are being appealed and the British Empire was starting to take shape.

George Egg: DIY Chef

You’ve been invited into George Egg’s shed.

Clean Mean Eating Machine

Yes, I’m a millennial.

Brighton Queen of Slaughtering Places

Since the very first tales were told around a fire, it has been human nature to enjoy a good story - especially when the story is full of murder, gore and tabloid-friendly salaciou…

Marie

We meet landlady Liz as she hosts another Historical Night.

What We Leave Behind

Death is the only truly universal subject.

Humanity Dick: A Tale of Beasts and Bullets

An outspoken politician.

Last Night at the Circus

It was a balmy Sunday evening at the end of another warm and sunny weekend and many in the audience seem to have to enjoyed the weekend (and perhaps the wine) a bit too much by the…

The Jurassic Parks

I have a confession to make.

Blooming Surprise

If you’ve ever struggled to catch a flight while clumsily carrying too many suitcases and bags, there’s lots to smile at here.

Lamb Chops

Now in their second year at the Brighton Fringe, Lamb Comedy Productions present an evening of selected highlights, delivered by acts from across their programme.

What to Watch in Brighton this Christmas

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
7th Dec, 2020

As Brighton and Hove leaves lockdown and enters Tier 2, socially distanced live performances are back on the cards.

Back on the BOAT

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
2nd Sep, 2020

COVID-19 has severely disrupted the entire industry.

Post Covid-19: What Now?

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Elanor Parker
Online & Broadcast
15th Apr, 2020

Since the Covid-19 coronavirus crisis has caused the world to shut down, the theatre industry has gone dark, at least at first sight.

Interview with Matt Hoss: Valentine's Special

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
14th Feb, 2020

In this Valentine's Special we talk to comedian Matt Hoss about what would be on his Valentine's playlist, how to book a tour after Edinburgh Fringe and what to get a vegan for Val...

Interview with Catherine Bohart: A Comedians Life on the Megabus

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Elanor Parker
UK Regional & Tours
2nd Feb, 2020

Comedian Catherine Bohart, star of 8 out of 10 Cats and The Mash Report, talks to us about ways to keep smiling despite the news, how to make your run at Edinburgh Fringe a success...

Technology in the Theatre: How #TOMtech is bringing it to light

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
19th Sep, 2019

Does technology have a role in live performance? In 2014 The Old Market’s #TOMtech season blasted into Brighton, exclusively showcasing performances shaped by technology.

Brighton Fringe Broadway Bobby Award Winner 2019 Announced

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
1st Jun, 2019

After a year of excellent shows, picking the winner was harder than ever.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe 2019 Final Weekend

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
31st May, 2019

There’s been disco-dancing to Madonna in an old church, vegan based stand up in a room above a pub, incredible acrobatics, hilarious cabaret songs about near-death experiences an...

theSpaceUK announces their Edinburgh Fringe Programme

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Elanor Parker
Edinburgh Fringe
28th May, 2019

Today theSpaceUK announces its 2019 Edinburgh Fringe Season with over 400 shows and the biggest new-writing programme at the Fringe.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
23rd May, 2019

There have been some stellar hits and some definite misses, but with some five star performances just starting their runs it could be that your favourite show of Brighton Fringe 2...

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 3

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
17th May, 2019

That’s right, we’re already coming towards the halfway point of Brighton Fringe.

Interview: Harry Clayton-Wright Talks The Fortnight

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
16th May, 2019

Alternative and experimental performances have always been at the heart of Fringe, but is there still space for something a little more unpredictable? Enter Harry Clayton-Wright.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 2

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
10th May, 2019

From dark comedies, to sci-fi authors, to an uncooked lump of dough, Brighton Fringe certainly offers surprises for everyone as we head into this second weekend.

Tyler Jacob Jones and Erin Hutchinson: How To Survive… Almost Anything

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
4th May, 2019

After taking on a LOT of research to create their new cabaret show, What Doesn’t Kill You [blah blah] Stronger, Tyler and Erin have discovered some tips on how to survive some pr...

The Old Market's 'Reigning Women' Fundraising Efforts Raise over £1000

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
4th May, 2019

The Old Market are excited to announce that they have managed to raise £1,057 for Brighton Women’s Centre throughout their Reigning Women season.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 1

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
2nd May, 2019

Welcome to Brighton Fringe 2019! We’re ready to welcome back old favourites, discover new talent and generally have a jolly good time.

International Women's Day: Celebrate with Reigning Women in Brighton

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
5th Mar, 2019

This week culminates in International Women’s Day on Friday 8th March and The Old Market’s fiery mini-season, Reigning Women, has never seemed so relevant.

4 Family Friendly Shows in Brighton This Half Term

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
16th Feb, 2019

Ditch the messy arts and crafts this half-term and entertain your little darlings with the best live family friendly performances Brighton and Hove have to offer instead.

5 Brighton Shows To Entertain You This Christmas

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
11th Dec, 2018

It’s the most wonderful time of the year (apart from Brighton Fringe, of course) and there are plenty of delightful performances to entertain you this winter.

Can Performance Skills Help Everyone?

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
10th Dec, 2018

If you’re not a performer, it can be impossible to imagine how anyone is able to get up on stage and entertain.

The Warren Relocate For Brighton Fringe 2019

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
10th Dec, 2018

The Warren will be relocating for Brighton Fringe 2019 to a brand new venue in the heart of the city

5 Brighton HorrorFest Shows To Sink Your Teeth Into This October

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Elanor Parker
Brighton
17th Oct, 2018

Welcome to our top 5 picks from the third year of Brighton HorrorFest, the spooktacular celebration from Sweet of all things that go bump in the night.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Final Weekend

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
2nd Jun, 2018

Just like that, we approach the final weekend of Brighton Fringe.

What's The Point Of Exhibiting Laundry Detergent? The Museum Of Ordinary People Discover The Poignancy And Importance In Our Everyday Items

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
31st May, 2018

The Museum of Ordinary People (MOOP) is a pop-up museum, running for one week only, as part of The Spire’s secret Fringe programme.

How Fundraising Has Taken Over Brighton Fringe

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
30th May, 2018

Despite the costs many performers experience putting on a production there are plenty who use the platform provided to them to fundraise or raise awareness for a cause close to the...

Prune Might Be A Bouffon But She's Not Afraid To Make Fun Of Her Own Heartbreak

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
27th May, 2018

Serena Flynn might only reveal her darkest secrets after lots of gin, but her on-stage alter ego Prune is grotesque, fragile and ready to bear all.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week 4

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
26th May, 2018

May is marvellous.

The Five Most Surprising Things About Brighton By Brighton Newbie & Bus Boy Writer Izzy McDonald

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
25th May, 2018

You've probably walked the circumference of the globe the amount of times you've been up and down the pier.

Do Animals Have Chins? Songwriter John Hinton Reveals The Surprising Truth

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
23rd May, 2018

Do you ever find yourself singing The Bare Necessities? Or breathily repeating David Attenborough’s iconic narration? If so, the Ensonglopedia of Animals is the show for you.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Three

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
19th May, 2018

We're almost mid-way through the Fringe and it seems like there are more shows than ever to pick from.

Something For The Weekend: Brighton Fringe Week Two

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
11th May, 2018

After the glorious sunshine of the opening weekend, you might be forgiven for thinking that the fun might be over.

Christine Kempell thinks Caitlin Thomas needs her story to be told. We found out why.

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
9th May, 2018

Caitlin is a one-woman play by Mike Kenny about Dylan Thomas and his wife's tempestuous life together, written entirely from her point of view.

Pick of the Pubs, by Joe the Poet

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
5th May, 2018

The relationship between poetry and alcohol is renowned and Joseph J Clark continues in this tradition with his show, Drunk With A Pen (Sweet Werks 2, 5th-13th May, 19:00).

The Brighton Fringe Guide For... Sci-Fi Geeks

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
4th May, 2018

Do you always listen out for the screeching sound of the TARDIS? Have you dreamed of captaining the Enterprise to boldly go where no one has gone before? Does other people’s lack...

Brighton Fringe: Something For The Opening Weekend

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
3rd May, 2018

It’s the bank holiday and you’re ready for the long weekend – but what to do? Read on to discover how to kick-start your weekend with comedy, beer, parties and Julie Andrews.

Brighton Fringe: Opening Night Fireworks

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
3rd May, 2018

The Warren once again joined with Brighton Fringe to celebrate the opening of Brighton Fringe 2018 with a fantastic free firework display on Thursday 3rd May.

The Brighton Fringe Guide For...Foodies

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Elanor Parker
Brighton Fringe
1st May, 2018

Know your camembert from your comté? Your seitan from your soy? If you serve your steak on a Himalayan salt block or enjoy covering your chargrilled cauliflower with chermoula the...

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