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The Fight

The Fight

“Friends, have you ever seen a fight? If not, you have a pleasure to come. 

Paradise Rocks!

Paradise Rocks!

“Quite simply the most all-round entertaining show I have had the pleasure to see. 

Murder on the Improvised Express

Murder on the Improvised Express

Mesdames and Messieurs, may I take your tickets, please? This summer, let comedy improvisation company, Pinch Punch, welcome you aboard their exciting new show, ‘Murder on The Imp… 

In One Eye, Out the Other

In One Eye, Out the Other

Acclaimed Irish comedian Tadhg Hickey, “outstanding physical and comedic performer” (The Scotsman), brings you his weird and wonderful part theatre, part stand-up comedy show, ‘I… 

The Princess and the Pea

The Princess and the Pea

When a young Prince is in search of a bride, his mother, The Queen, is on the lookout for a real Princess. 

Tiresias

Tiresias

Tiresias may be blind, but they have seen more than you or I had we lived six lifetimes. 

You're Bard

You're Bard

Shakespeare like you’ve never seen Four actors. 

Shake'd Up

Shake'd Up

Shakespeare like you’ve never seen Four actors. 

Hammer and Tongue

Hammer and Tongue

Hammer and Tongue bring a special edition of their infamous Slam poetry contest to Brighton Fringe with ‘The Open Air Poetry Slam’! With critically acclaimed award-winning headline… 

Bonny & Read

Bonny & Read

Anne Bonny and Mary Read were two formidable women in history, who took to the high seas as pirates. 

Superstition Mountain

Superstition Mountain

The three Gunwallow brothers from St Day are in a bit of bother. 

Team Buja

Team Buja

The majority of Burundian people have been enduring the aftermaths of the past civil wars that left many orphans, widowers, handicaps, in misery etc. 

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely. 

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely. 

Lord God

Lord God

When Lord God is persuaded by retainer Gabriel to take a holiday in a Devonshire seaside hotel (to get Him out from under His angels’ feet), He looks forward to a fortnight fille… 

Lord God

Lord God

When Lord God is persuaded by retainer Gabriel to take a holiday in a Devonshire seaside hotel (to get Him out from under His angels’ feet), He looks forward to a fortnight fille… 

The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

The Brighton Open Air Theatre was full of joy, not just because of theatre starting again after recent uncertain times, but due to The Lady in the Van being the opening show of the… 

The Lady in the Van

The Lady in the Van

From the team that brought you Abigail’s Party Sarah Mann Company presents ‘The Lady in the Van’ by Alan Bennett A funny and poignant tale about the generosity of the human spi… 

The Jungle Book

The Jungle Book

We lucked out! On the day we saw The Jungle Book, the sun was high in the sky. 

The HandleBards: The Tempest

The HandleBards: The Tempest

The HandleBards care about the planet and they care about Shakespeare. 

As a Tiger in the Jungle

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. 

TotRockinBeats: Old-School Block Party

TotRockinBeats: Old-School Block Party

Back by popular demand for the second year running! TotRockinBeats throw down an amazingly funky, three hour, outdoor, family-friendly, hip-hop, funk and soul block party. 

Antigone

Antigone

Amidst the fresh cigar smoke of a 1920s club, the voice of a girl rings out against the injustice of her uncle’s control, against the dominance of her cruel past and to honour her … 

A Shakespeare Showcase

A Shakespeare Showcase

Aspire’s youth performers present an energetic, dynamic adaptation of one of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies: ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’. 

The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Odysseus journeys home. 

Suspiciously Elvis Goes Country!

Suspiciously Elvis Goes Country!

Brighton’s very own Suspiciously Elvis with his core band, launches BOAT’s Brighton Fringe season with this country-tastic show! Expect hit after hit plus his country classics from… 

A Midsummer Night's Fringe

A Midsummer Night's Fringe

Join us for our summer showcase fundraising gala at Brighton Open Air Theatre on July 3rd for an extravagant evening of everything Fringe! See all your Fringe favourites from our 2… 

Adventures of Robin Hood

Adventures of Robin Hood

Prepare your family for a thrilling adventure as Robin and his merry band whisk you to Sherwood forest and rise up against the wicked Sheriff of Nottingham! Expect boo-able villain… 

The Midnight Gang

The Midnight Gang

A David Walliams best seller. 

Spurious

Spurious

Written by Allan Williams and directed by Harry Benefield, Spurious explores themes of family and identity through three generations of women falling pregnant at 18, while examinin… 

Coldstream: Critical Threat

Coldstream: Critical Threat

It’s 2017, Operation Temperer has put UK troops on UK streets. 

TotRockinBeats Old-School Block Party

TotRockinBeats Old-School Block Party

An amazing, three-hour, outdoor, family-friendly, old-school, Hip-Hop, Funk and Soul block party. 

The Lives They Left Behind

The Lives They Left Behind

Inspired by the fascinating discovery of neglected suitcases, this talented young ensemble join together to present stories of the real patients of Willard Psychiatric Centre. 

La bohème

La bohème

Can you live on love alone? Heritage Opera, Northwest England’s professional touring opera company, comes to Brighton with Puccini’s best-loved opera, which charts the love affa… 

From One Heart to Another

From One Heart to Another

The human heart. 

Medea

Medea

Seeing work at Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT) is a treat because you have that unusual experience of sharing the same sky with the players. 

Wake Up Alice!

Wake Up Alice!

Award-winning and inclusive Youth Theatre Company Brightonshed in collaboration with Theatreshed bring their interpretation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ to Brighton Fringe. 

Layale Chaker & Sarafand Ensemble

Layale Chaker & Sarafand Ensemble

Led by Lebanese violinist Layale Chaker, The Sarafand Ensemble brings you a concert of new original musical compositions where Western classical and contemporary music, Jazz, and A… 

Don Quixote

Don Quixote

“But. 

The Tempest

The Tempest

Three groups of shipwreck survivors venture into unknown territory and find themselves being closely monitored, manipulated and enchanted by a wizard and his sidekick. 

Once and Future

Once and Future

The land is sick. 

Flying The Nest

Flying The Nest

Welcome to Hatchling College, an eggciting place to learn all about native birds and how to be a good birder. 

A Little Prince

A Little Prince

An aeroplane crashes in the Sahara Desert. 

The Secret Garden

The Secret Garden

A vibrant re-imagining of Burnett’s classic story with an inclusive cast of young actors, bringing the garden to life through music, dance and umbrellas. 

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