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Squeezebox and Beats

Squeezebox and Beats

The untamed and inimitable Jet Black Pearl from the port of Amsterdam spent many years in the south of France before settling in Portland, Oregon in 2014. She has performed on more than a thousand stages all over the world… 

Virgin Xtravaganzah

Virgin Xtravaganzah

She’s the Virgin Mary and she’s on a mission to find herself outside the confines of the church. She’s setting the record straight and telling it exactly as it is… Which might not be what you’ve read in the bible… 

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

“A renaissance man in a suitcase.” (Antigen Records). “Eccentric and artful pop songs that are high on classic pop melody, with plenty of smart electronic concepts and whimsical introverted lyrics… 

Bubble and Squeeze

Bubble and Squeeze

The Amazing Bubble Man with accordion diva, Jet Black Pearl (Squeezebox and Beats) with a new stunning spectacle of bubble-based entertainment with cabaret-style theatre and music for a grown-up audience… 

Much Ado About Bingo

Much Ado About Bingo

Watch the sparks fly as polyester and crimplene collide, when Derek Daniels (Boogaloo Stu) and Lorraine Bowen (Britain’s Got Talent) join forces for this sensationally silly and slightly Shakespearean game of musical bingo! Listen carefully as Derek sings a medley of classic 70s tunes, whilst casually dropping Shakespearean quotes into his showbiz anecdotes… 

The Twins Macabre: Crime Doesn't Play

The Twins Macabre: Crime Doesn't Play

The Twins Macabre return to Brighton with ‘Crime Doesn’t Play’, a horror-crime-thriller-comedy. In the quiet town of Shadyoaks, the bodies of well-loved residents have been found in horrifying circumstances… 

SASSY!

SASSY!

Welcome to the very first, the OG, the birth of ‘SASSY!’ The new cabaret in town showing off the freshest talent. Our mistress of celebrations, Lucy Hopkins, and her sass squad will guide you through a fun night of circus, burlesque, dance, drag, music and more… 

George

George

George has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet with the mysterious J. He says goodbye to his mother, packs his bag, gets a haircut and sets off for the big city. This surrealist, pitch-black piece of physical theatre is an insight into the ways the millennial generation deals with the side effects of ambition… 

The Feminazis

The Feminazis

Sick of the lack of progression in today’s society regarding feminist issues, Sal and Libby decide to sort it out the only sensible way they can think of: by starting a terrorist organisation… 

Jack Cray: The Fittest Guy on the Street

Jack Cray: The Fittest Guy on the Street

Jack Cray is The Fittest Man On The Street. Is this a show about a man who’s been to the gym every day for months? No. Think more laterally and you’ll be closer to the answer, finding Jack’s personable and relatable account of a life-altering diagnosis… 

In or Out? With Der Wunderlich Revue

In or Out? With Der Wunderlich Revue

Which way do you swing? Are you for pulling out or re-entering? Join the mass debate with Brighton’s legendary all-male cabaret burlesquers, Der Wunderlich Revue: Johnny MacAuley, Size Zero Albino, Team MUD Cheerleaders, Count Adriano Fettucini, Mick Wunderlich and more… 

Circus'Cision: Those That Made the Cut!

Circus'Cision: Those That Made the Cut!

Limited run! A Head First inside-out, up-and-down-under, mish-mash variety of circus stars, Spiegel legends and the hottest Fringe acts. Hosted by our favourite Aussie circus boys with a rotating cast, guests showcase their weirdest, most hilarious talents, with incredible acrobatics from Head First Acrobats… 

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Laurie Black: Space Cadette

Join alien babe cabaret queen Laurie Black and her spaceship-synth for the journey of a lifetime to be the first woman to set foot (stiletto heel) on the moon! Adelaide Fringe’s Emerging Artist 2018, host of Bad Luck Cabaret and legendary La Clique: expect hilarious original songs and quirky covers… 

Kotuku and Moon Child: Family Puppet Theatre

Kotuku and Moon Child: Family Puppet Theatre

Maori believes that seeing a Kotuku/White Heron will bring you good fortune but what if you get kidnapped by a bad one? Hopefully your adventure turns out better than expected and some really cool stuff happens on the way! Birdlife Productions use masks, puppetry and their hall mark low-tech and handmade aesthetic to communicate a story without spoken word but rather through visual imagery and the power of music… 

KANADA

KANADA

It is through strong, poetic and militant images that we will take you on a journey through the second largest country in the world. The circus as a medium was an obvious choice. After all, Montreal is the world capital of the circus… 

Cyborg Life Drawing: Carnivale de Robotique

Cyborg Life Drawing: Carnivale de Robotique

Roll up, roll up! Come and feast your eyes upon our collection of curious characters at the ‘Carnivale de Robotique.’ This will be a celebration of Steampunk and the sensational, and an evening of performance, puppetry and a life drawing experience like no other! Meet the wonderful phantasmagoria of fantastical characters, including an incredible fortune telling automaton, a tattooed mermaid, the formidable strongman, the calamitous clown and the fabulous flea circus performing death defying leaps! Please bring your own art materials… 

The Family Blimp

The Family Blimp

The Klump Company throw open their front door and cordially invite you in to meet The Family Blimp. Having moved from France to a quintessentially British village, the Blimp family are in for a rather warm welcome… 

We Are Not Shellfish

We Are Not Shellfish

Leah gets in trouble at school when she fights a boy who is squashing ants. She is sent to talk with a Special Octopus to help her work through her angry feelings. Leah and the Octopus become friends, and hatch a plan to steal a boat and sail to Calais… 

Gareth Southgate Ate My Credit Card

Gareth Southgate Ate My Credit Card

Simon (played by Mark Brailsford) is definitely not going to Russia. No way. Or that’s what he tells anyone who will listen. After vowing to no longer let his passion for following the England football team rule his life, Simon has a dilemma… 

Media OS 5.1: Interactive Multi-Media Concert

Media OS 5.1: Interactive Multi-Media Concert

Media OS 5.1 addresses the concerns of infobesity and its various formats. The audience gets taken on an hour-long journey through the eyes of a commuter on the London Tube. Pychedelic/pop/prog/electronica performed live in surround sound provides an immersive element to the bespoke films… 

History Of Ireland

History Of Ireland

In 1986, Nuala won the annual Rose of Tralee beauty pageant and now she’s back as the first female host. Come witness her on live TV in 5, 4, 3, 2…Every round of this beauty pageant is based on the history of Irish women, and every joke lands right where it should… 

Death Rituals in Brighton and Beyond

Death Rituals in Brighton and Beyond

An evening of talks and performances exploring our relationship to death & dying. Brighton is a progressive place with a leading community of modern death professionals including Lyn Baylis (LifeRites), Tora Colwill (The Modern Funeral) & Cara Mair (ARKA) with Performance Artists Sarah Delmonte & Ulysses Black… 

Young Corbyn: An Origin Story

Young Corbyn: An Origin Story

In a world where it is North Islington, only one man stands between Camden and Holloway. Gasp (!) as a young Jeremy Corbyn literally brings down the Berlin Wall. Cheer (!) as he puts an end to that apartheid business… 

The Greatest (Bank Holiday Breakfast) Show

The Greatest (Bank Holiday Breakfast) Show

Unforgettable bank holiday fun for all the family from our own ‘Greatest Showman’, Des, as he presents some of the most talented circus performers at the Fringe. Sing along to all of your favourite songs from the hit film in our vintage Bosco circus tent with acrobats, jugglers and laughs a plenty, plus one lucky punter gets the chance to run away with the circus! 

Clandestino

Clandestino

Brighton-based group of superbly talented artists who play flamenco/jazz fusion with a wealth of other styles and influences besides, featuring Rachel Myer. Bringing together musicians and dancers from all over the world and frequently performing with other guest artists, Clandestino guarantee an unforgettable performance which captivates audiences wherever they play. 

Defrosted

Defrosted

Back by popular demand! Love that frosty film or hate it, you’ll laugh your pants off at lovable idiots Cat & Nicko as they slapstick their way through the snow. A fantastic family adventure featuring live music, a magical freezer and daring puppets, ‘Defrosted’ is one big, bonkers blast of fun! STV’s Best Children’s Shows Edinburgh ‘15… 

Lucy Hopkins: Secrt Circl

Lucy Hopkins: Secrt Circl

Calling all seekers, trembling spirits and true lunatics to the late-night, interactive ceremony of the present moment we always hoped we’d never need. Hosted by award-winning priestess/shapeshifter/person; Lucy Hopkins… 

The Adult Catchers

The Adult Catchers

Erik Stand and Sidney Still are a quirky pair of freedom fighters, trying to trap all the grown-ups in the world and turn them back into kids again. But they can’t do it alone! Step into the shoes of an Adult Catcher in this captivating interactive adventure show full of comedy, clowning, super special effects and a stupendous plot… 

Frills and Spills

Frills and Spills

‘Frills and Spills’ is an absurd cabaret exploring privilege. Stumble Trip combine their “multiple skills, classic storytelling and madcap humour” (FringeReview) with transformational costume in a raucous show about entitlement, servitude and relationships… 

Andrew Pepper: House of Pepper

Andrew Pepper: House of Pepper

Showman, story teller and clown, London cabaret star, Andrew Pepper (“barnstorming, no-holds barred, grab the audience by the goolies and give them everything you’ve got”, Cabaret Scenes), finally descends on Brighton for one hot pink weekend… 

Pamela's Palace

Pamela's Palace

Pamela is the hard-won queen of a buzzing beauty salon, but behind the glitz and the glamour, the Salon of the Year competition threatens to bring the walls of her suburban palace crumbling down… 

BODYMAP: Glitta Supernova

BODYMAP: Glitta Supernova

Cult pioneer of sexual performance art, Glitta Supernova has thrived independently, producing originality for over 20 years. One of Australia’s key underground culture shakers and creator of Australia’s first burlesque club 'Gurlesque'... 

Kevin Quantum: Vanishing Point

Kevin Quantum: Vanishing Point

Following award-winning, sell-out performances in Edinburgh and Adelaide and receiving a ‘High Commendation Award’ (Adelaide 2017), Kevin makes his Brighton premiere with a brand new show... 

Sexy Beasts

Sexy Beasts

The untamed and inimitable Jet Black Pearl from the port of Amsterdam sings about macho roosters, ecstatic slugs and other voluptuous creatures, while squeezing one hot accordion. Her smartly wacky songs are like a Mad Hatter's European gypsy tea party with a punk attitude... 

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

A renaissance man in a suitcase. “Eccentric and artful pop songs that are high on classic pop melody, with plenty of smart electronic concepts and whimsical introverted lyrics." (Warp Records) "All you could desire from a gig: frenetic energy... 

Lolo Brow: Attention Seeker

Lolo Brow: Attention Seeker

Lolo Brow, neo-burlesque artist, seeks your attention! The Awarding Winning Drag Queen and Lizard Lady, invites you to hang shame at the door and indulge in your inner attention seeker... 

Heather and Harry

Heather and Harry

Stumble Trip Theatre consists of all-singing, all-dancing, Lecoq-trained clowns. Combining mime, cabaret, theatre and some impressive rapping, 'Heather and Harry' is an extremely silly unpicking of what it means to be human and in love... 

The Very Circusy Caterpillar

The Very Circusy Caterpillar

Since the world first met The Very Hungry Caterpillar in 1969 she’s become a little cheekier, a lot more peckish and much more circusy! Inspired by this classic children’s storybook, this fun and interactive show sees our ravenous friend take to the stage to juggle plums, hula-hoop fruit and tell a few silly stories that will have your little one in fits of giggles... 

Upside Down & Inside Out

Upside Down & Inside Out

Two English gentlemen (or are they?) pull surprises out of the hat (and the audience). A half-hour extravaganza of acrobatics, comedy, clown, contortion and juggling stunts. Laugh, cry and gasp! A cabaret with a cast of two, this family-friendly show has some surprisingly risqué moments that the kids don't notice, but mum and dad do! 

Carabet

Carabet

Welcome to 'Carabet', a tour-de-force of character-based lunacy. Using clown, physical comedy and improvisation, this trio of international Gaulier-trained comedians take you on an absurd journey... 

The Man of a Thousand Farces

The Man of a Thousand Farces

'The Man of a 1000 Farces' is the new touring show from that international man of misery, Johnny MacAulay. It is a one hour psychedelic mind flip of magic, character sketches, sideshow and quickchange mayhem... 

Cast a Dark Shadow: Carla Lippis

Cast a Dark Shadow: Carla Lippis

Serge Gainsbourg in sequins brandishing a flick-knife; Duane Eddy brawling on with the Shangri-Las; Connie Francis fresh from juvy hall with only vengeance on her mind. The rebel-rousing twang of surf colliding with the hip-shaking go-go grooves of European Yé-Yé... 

Never Mind the Royal Wedding - Here's Some Bollocks from Der Wunderlich Revue

Never Mind the Royal Wedding - Here's Some Bollocks from Der Wunderlich Revue

A firm rite of the Queens, the boys from Der Wunderlich Revue have been peddling their own unique brand of chaos, smut, nudity and stupidity for ten years. Expect more of the same, sort of completely different - cabaret, comedy, magic, circus, striptease and, of course, men cheerleading... 

Circus'sission: Those That Made the Cut!

Circus'sission: Those That Made the Cut!

Featuring a Game of Thrones themed homoerotic adagio, a gyrating hula hooper and even a flash of full-frontal nudity, Circus’sission is the definition of a circus stripped. Within the black and red confines of the Bosco Theatre, a variety of stand-alone performers engage and amuse the audience with their particular circus skill, whilst the affable compère, Cal Harris, lubricates the act changes with Ozzie charm and some bodily fluids... 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

EXTRA PERFORMANCES ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND Louis Pearl has thrilled audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe sell-out for 10 years, Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised... 

The Prophetic Visions of Bethany Lewis

The Prophetic Visions of Bethany Lewis

WINNER of the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence in association with Brighton Spiegeltent A tale of deranged fans and A-list rivalries. Debauched parties, and an affair that shocked the nation... 

Laurie Black: Live

Laurie Black: Live

The revolution will not be televised, it will be live. In her debut solo show, Laurie Black (Bad Luck Cabaret, Rogue Romantic, Sweatshop) is armed with an arsenal of songs, original and otherwise, and a synth, to take a stand against all this bullshit... 

The Twins Macabre: Slay

The Twins Macabre: Slay

Meet Maurice and Ivy Macabre, the world’s most prolific ten-year-old killers with a penchant for finger painting and murder. Born and raised in a travelling Freakshow, the Twins address with audience with Vaudevillian flare, hosting a devilish spectacle of twisted sketches and original comedy songs... 

Drawing Circus

Drawing Circus

An extravaganza of themed figure-drawing. Come sketch with us as models in circus costume are frozen mid-act for your drawing delight. All abilities are welcome and drawing materials are provided... 

Arr We There Yet?

Arr We There Yet?

Ahoy sailor! Have your days been feeling empty and meaningless since the Pirates of the Caribbean films dried out? Now you can board the Red Rubber Duckie pirate ship and feast your eyes on the Head First Acrobats, here with their swashbuckling and death-defying hour of good ol’ pirate mayhem... 

The Odditorium

The Odditorium

Join Dr Bramwell for another five fascinating events: 'Singalong-a-Wickerman', Daisy Campbell's 'Pigspurt's Child', Ken Campbell's 10th anniversary tribute night, Mark Vernon on Ancient Greek philosophy and Dr David Luke on psychedelic plants... 

Last Orders at the Dog and Dumplings

Last Orders at the Dog and Dumplings

Kevin and Babs Chisholm run The Dog and Dumplings pub along with a mute parrot and a lesbian cat. Little do they know that a developer has just bought the place and intends to develop the premises... 

Tomas Ford: Craptacular

Tomas Ford: Craptacular

International cabaret sex god Tomas Ford (Crap Music Rave Party) reaches for international stardom with his biggest, dumbest pop extravaganza yet. Think Kylie, Madonna and Bieber in a unique mix of stadium spectacular and hostage situation. 

Cinebra: Glenda & Rita

Cinebra: Glenda & Rita

Last time I looked, drag was a minority sport in gay bars, performed by men in frocks belting out mediocre ballads, lip-synching to pop songs, and generally being misogynistic. In those days, the humour derived from being bitchy, or foul-mouthed... 

The Looker

The Looker

The Looker is the surreal, dark yet playful story of Vida: a young woman who yearns to break free from the call centre and take control of her life.Stepping into the heat and shade of the Bosco Theatre in Brighton’s Old Steine, there’s a definite sense of breaking away from reality... 

Lucy Hopkins: Le Foulard

Lucy Hopkins: Le Foulard

Touring the world and winner of awards, artistic sensation Le Foulard comes to the charming seaside town of Brighton to be performed in a tent. Making a mockery of artistic pretension and a glorious celebration of all of our creative juices, Le Foulard is a brilliant existential comedy dressed up as artistic physical theatre... 

Help! I Think I Might Be Fabulous

Help! I Think I Might Be Fabulous

The bench seating in the Bosco theatre fills up very quickly around me; it’s obvious that word has got out about Alfie Ordinary and his award winning show. Alfie comes on stage (twice) to rapturous applause in an entirely sequinned school uniform, giant black eye lashes and a platinum bowl cut and his affable, sweet charm wins the audience over entirely... 

In the Heart of the Wasp's Nest

In the Heart of the Wasp's Nest

Crap Christmas, randy Northerners and a cigarette in a bread roll. Supported by Stephen Fry, from award-winning Liverpool theatre makers, Til This Night, follow the startling highs and lows of a sixth-form technical team in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct... 

Bad Luck Cabaret

Bad Luck Cabaret

Laurie Black's back in town to taunt the gods of bad luck. Joined by a variety of performers including (but not limited to) burlesque, cabaret and music. You're invited to a glitzy, glam and dangerous night out! Dress for the end of the world, or the beginning... 

The Tim Bat Trick Show

The Tim Bat Trick Show

Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb. But when the props get the upper hand, frantic hilarity ensues. There’s plenty for adults to enjoy and the kids have a really good laugh, egging Tim on to ever greater heights of silliness! Audience participation and hilarity guaranteed... 

LET'S BUILD A PLANET!

LET'S BUILD A PLANET!

Imagine designing your own planet. What colour would the sea be? How many legs would a donkey have? What would the farts smell like? Well now’s your chance to choose! Join a madcap team of World Builders on a hilarious, big-banging adventure... 

Hot Gay Time Machine

Hot Gay Time Machine

Fresh from their five-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and winners of the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence 2017, 'Hot Gay Time Machine' cover all the most important moments of a gay man's life - from coming out to your mum, to navigating the naked politics of the school locker room... 

Bad Luck Cabaret

Bad Luck Cabaret

What to wear to a cabaret show where the dress code was “dress for the end of the world or the beginning”? Sorry, my supernova outfit is still in the laundry. Luckily, there was plenty of yellow and black warning tape to wrap into... 

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

"Blurring the lines between music and artistic performance, John's use of visuals and costumes pushing the set to another level... An incredible performer, and certainly unique." (Paper Champion), "Famed and feared for the crazed pantomime antics... 

Defrosted

Defrosted

Love that frosty film or hate it, you’ll laugh your stripy socks off at lovable clowns Cat & Nicko and their puppet rock band, "Funny from the moment they strut onto the stage" (Broadway Baby)... 

What if the Plane Falls Out of the Sky?

What if the Plane Falls Out of the Sky?

Idiot Child throws everything into this show, quite literally: glitter, mojitos, frazzles and mini chedders, balloons, badges, sweets, music, stories, nudity and endless energy. This was a hugely entertaining, if a little odd, piece about three siblings who have been abandoned by their parents... 

Baby Carla's Bad Girl Rumble: Carla Lippis

Baby Carla's Bad Girl Rumble: Carla Lippis

Serge Gainsbourg in sequins brandishing a flick-knife; Duane Eddy brawling on with the Shangri-Las; Connie Francis fresh from juvy hall with only vengeance on her mind. The rebel-rousing twang of surf colliding with the hip-shaking go-go grooves of European Yé-Yé... 

Upside Down and Inside Out

Upside Down and Inside Out

Two English gentlemen (or are they?) pull surprises out of the hat and out of the audience. A short and sweet delight of a traditional circus show of acrobatics, comedy, clown, contortion and juggling stunts... 

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Tony Roberts: Card Magic

Exceptionally clean tricks with wickedly naughty jokes from this award-winning magician. Tony's iconic storytelling style belies his deft sleight of hand, producing baffling illusions while charming his audience with laughter... 

A Dirtier Weekend with Der Wunderlich Revue

A Dirtier Weekend with Der Wunderlich Revue

Join Brighton's favourite (almost) all-male cabaret and burlesquers for a dirtier weekend of stripping, pole-dancing, cheerleading (of course), nudity, stupidity, magic, music and mayhem... 

The Peter Pan Syndrome

The Peter Pan Syndrome

Are we ending our indulgence of ‘man-babies’? If Adam Sandler films were the tipping point and presidents with Twitter tantrums were the moment when it stopped being funny, there’s a sense that men should finally grow up... 

The Singing Hypnotist: Christopher Green

The Singing Hypnotist: Christopher Green

The Singing Hypnotist will change your life. He uses songs to heal, transform and put you under. It’s a combination of clinical hypnotherapy, stage hypnosis, original music and good old fashioned showbiz... 

Singing the Silver Screen with the Close Shaves

Singing the Silver Screen with the Close Shaves

The Close Shaves brings you its unique ‘Female Barberswing’ sound with 3-part harmony Swing songs from the fabulous Silver Screen era and beyond. With the ukulele, novelty percussion and extra special guests thrown in, be prepared for these ladies to take you on a fun-filled musical meander through a magical time of movie memories, with a technicolour finale to boot! You will have the opportunity to sing during the performance, not only in the trademark Close Shaves sing-along, but a unique chance to participate in a free workshop a few hours before the show (16:00), led by the wonderful Emily Macdonald, Close Shaves' member and musical director of Brighton Swing Choir... 

Man of a 1000 Farces

Man of a 1000 Farces

Prepare for a schlock'n'roll explosion of magic, sideshow, physical comedy and a new high in lowbrow. Let this international man of misery take you on a psychedelic freak-out. "A marvellous routine, a brilliant magician" (Nicholas Parsons). 

Twins Macabre

Twins Macabre

As seen on BBC3's 'Live at the Electric' and BBC Radio 4's 'Sketchorama', 'The Twins Macabre' is a dark character-comedy duo like no other. Maurice and Ivy Macabre are 10-year-old psychic siblings who have a penchant for finger painting and murder... 

A Comedian's Guide to Sigmund Freud

A Comedian's Guide to Sigmund Freud

Do you struggle to tell the difference between your ego and superego? University lecturer turned stand-up comedian Alex Sergeant has the answer. Guiding his audiences through the theories of Sigmund Freud, Alex promises a comedy show that pokes fun at your Oedipus complex and avoids Freudian slips. 

Elixir

Elixir

'Elixir' is circus like you have never seen before - uninhibited by cliché or expectation, subversive and hilarious at the same time. Acrobats fly five metres into the air on the teeterboard, spin upside down on the mesmerising roue cyr wheel, perform incredible one-arm handstands on wobbling canes and balance on nothing but their heads on a swinging trapeze... 

The Odditorium: Bosco Theater

The Odditorium: Bosco Theater

Dr. Bramwell’s counterculture night returns with more fascinating events. Blondie's Gary Lachman on Colin Wilson (11th), Magick and Music with Graham Duff (17th), Odditorium book night (25th), The Haunted Moustache with Dr... 

Help! I Think I Might Be Fabulous

Help! I Think I Might Be Fabulous

It shouldn’t take long for you to notice that despite his name, Alfie Ordinary is as far from the boy next door as you’re likely to get. There he stands at the beginning of this one-man show: dazzlingly sequined from head (platinum bowl-cut) to toe (sparkling shoes)... 

Sexy Beasts

Sexy Beasts

The untamed and inimitable Jet Black Pearl from the port of Amsterdam sings about macho roosters, ecstatic slugs and other voluptuous creatures, while squeezing one hot accordion. Her smartly wacky songs are like a mad hatter's European gypsy tea party with a punk attitude... 

Last Orders At The Dog & Dumplings

Last Orders At The Dog & Dumplings

Boogaloo Stu’s dark comedy 'Last Orders At The Dog & Dumplings' is an uproarious and merciless exposé of the cold-blooded takeover striking our communities in the name of regeneration... 

Moribund - And the Meaning of Death

Moribund - And the Meaning of Death

Brighton Death Forum present Gimcrack Productions' 'Moribund', a piece of contemporary performance addressing our relationship with death, both light-hearted and poignant. Written, devised and performed by Rosie Kohl and George Collie... 

Drawing Circus

Drawing Circus

An extravaganza of themed figure-drawing. Come sketch with us as models in circus costume are frozen mid-act for your drawing delight. All abilities are welcome and drawing materials are provided... 

Oliver in the Overworld

Oliver in the Overworld

"Tick, tock, tick... er, what was it now?" Oliver the Grandfather clock has lost his memory, so returns to the Overworld to ask the Clockwork King for a new one. A madcap musical for 3-7 year-olds and families... 

The Tim Bat Trick Show

The Tim Bat Trick Show

Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb. But when the props (and naughty puppets) get the upper hand, frantic hilarity ensues... 

Lucy Hopkins: Ambition

Lucy Hopkins: Ambition

The world preview of Lucy's new show - a coming to terms/retelling of the history of England and spiritual revolution. A problematic confrontation of the times, a story about being together and some improbably beautiful songs, performed by a goddess, of sorts... 

Arr We There Yet?

Arr We There Yet?

A rip-roaring and swashbuckling adventure in which three sailors hit the high seas in search of treasure! A scallywag pirate, a muscular sailor and a chef with a seafood allergy make for a hopeless crew, as they fight for the title of Captain aboard the ship... 

Amazing Bubble Man

Amazing Bubble Man

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. An Edinburgh Fringe sell-out for the last 10 years, Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised... 

Mr Danger's Really Safe Show

Mr Danger's Really Safe Show

Mr Danger is a damaged former daredevil who learnt his lesson the hard way. That lesson being: Don’t try to jump a motorcycle over 20 double decker buses with a bag on your head. Fusing character comedy, clowning, storytelling and puppetry, Mr Danger performs his incredible, mind-bogglingly inane stunts with the bravado of Evel Knievel, and the mental tenacity of a shell-shocked guinea pig... 

Circus'sission: Those That Made The Cut!

Circus'sission: Those That Made The Cut!

A variety mash-up of circus superstars, Spiegeltent legends and the hottest acts of this year\'s Brighton Fringe. Presented by your favourite Aussie acrobats, the boys from Head First... 

Much Ado About Bingo

Much Ado About Bingo

Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your Bingo Dabber! Join 1970s telly host and crimplene-clad showbiz legend Derek Daniels for a sensationally silly Shakespearean round of retro musical bingo... 

Wolf Meat

Wolf Meat

Wolf Meat brings absurdist humour and compelling storytelling to an irreverent world of dirty deals and mistaken identity. The play is continually deconstructed, taking audience interaction to a jaw-dropping new level in this dark, sexy, raucous hour of theatrical anarchy! [newline] Director: Mick Barnfather-Complicite 

Vive Piaf: Nadja Filtzer & Musicians

Vive Piaf: Nadja Filtzer & Musicians

Performances on the Rue Pigalle were presumably at times rather challenging, even for the great Edith Piaf; and Nadja Filtzer certainly shared some artistic barricades while taking us on her existentialist and interpretative tour of the legendary singer’s life and works... 

Into the Water

Into the Water

Internationally-renowned folk-dance duo Up & Over It present an immersive dance adventure for the whole family. This foot-stomping, hand-tapping show transports audiences from a magical wasteland to a dreamlike world, where anything's possible and friendship's everything... 

Arr We There Yet?

Arr We There Yet?

A rip roaring and swashbuckling adventure in which three sailors hit the high seas in search of treasure! A fabulous show with amazing acrobatics and hilarious slapstick comedy. Fun for kids and adults from the Aussie boys, back with us after the success of their internationally-acclaimed show 'Elixir'. 

Les Femmes Circus

Les Femmes Circus

Spectacles of extraordinary skill, fusing circus, dance and singing, live before your eyes, up close and personal. Bodies contorted, objects manipulated and trust is the word when your life is in someone else's hands... 

Professionally Made, Professionally Paid

Professionally Made, Professionally Paid

The current situation of low and no pay in many parts of our industry is very damaging, and a hot topic for everybody whether the work is live or recorded. Not all of the issues are about money... 

Alshanta

Alshanta

Lucy "Hopkins is fantastic" (The Guardian), and Peter Mielneczek "Stupid, nonsensical, indulgent, pathetic and insulting to the intelligence . . I loved it!" (Capital Times) present the world premier of their new dance show featuring astonishing physical expression, movements and sounds... 

Crimplene Millionaire

Crimplene Millionaire

Raucous, hilarious and surreal, 1970s telly hosts Derek and Beverly Daniels present their TV pilot gameshow, rolling back the years to a world of fondue, Brut 33 and bin strikes. What could possibly go wrong? 

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

John Callaghan's Cabaret Electro

Quirky, wistful, witty, jubilant songs; dynamic performance; unique arrangements; ingenious costumes. "Eccentric and artful. High on classic pop melody with plenty of smart electronic concepts and whimsical introverted lyrics... 

A Royal Wunderlich Variety Show

A Royal Wunderlich Variety Show

Brighton's all-male cabaret smutsters, Der Wunderlich Revue, celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday with a night of right royal mirth, magic, music, cheerleading and madness. Hosted by Professor Elemental and featuring the cream of Brighton's male performers and special guests... 

Drawing Circus

Drawing Circus

An extravaganza of themed figure-drawing. Come sketch with us as models in circus costume are frozen mid-act for your drawing delight. All abilities are welcome and drawing materials are provided... 

Singing Hypnotist

Singing Hypnotist

The world’s first singing hypnotist, who uses original songs to induce a trance-like state to hilarious, and life-changing effect. He is also writer and performer Christopher Green, known for his comedy characters Tina C and Ida Barr and the author of Overpowered: The Science & Showbiz of Hypnosis. 

Gods Are Fallen And All Safety Gone

Gods Are Fallen And All Safety Gone

'Gods Are Fallen... ' is about the moment when we discover that our parents are flawed human beings and that at some point, sooner than we think, they are suddenly going to disappear from our lives... 

The Close Shaves

The Close Shaves

We sing close, three-part harmonies, sometimes accompanying ourselves with a ukelele and percussion, but half the time we are singing in a barbershop style. Our show is interactive and we often do sing-alongs, which the audience love... 

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

Mik and his Ego Trippers are a strange and wonderful beast of a band juggling stand-up, rock and performance-art effortlessly... and even gettin' funky with it. It's an incredibly daft, joyful and sometime poignant affair... 

How To: Keep it Legal

How To: Keep it Legal

Thinking about taking your theatre company further? Join Jackie Elliman, Legal & Industrial Relations Manager at ITC, for a workshop covering all aspects of setting up as a legal entity... 

Tony Roberts Magic Show

Tony Roberts Magic Show

Exceptionally clean tricks with wickedly naughty jokes from this award-winning magician. Tony's iconic storytelling style belies his deft sleight of hand, producing baffling illusions while charming his audience with laughter... 

Tales of Sin

Tales of Sin

Tales of Sin proclaims malice, seduction, lust and vengeance, so count me in! This six for the price of one variety show, spans a wide spectrum of genres – musical, opera, verse, classical and physical theatre – while leading us on a downward spiral to the depths of the underworld... 

Much Ado About Bingo

Much Ado About Bingo

Join '70s crimplene-clad telly-host Derek Daniels for a sensationally silly and slightly Shakespearean round of retro musical bingo; tick off the songs and quotes as you hear them in a frantic bid to win the game! And Derek's back later in the season with Bev in the Crimplene Millionaire game. 

The Tim Bat Trick Show

The Tim Bat Trick Show

Amazing trickery, eccentric comedy; fun and hilarity guaranteed! “Highly recommended for kids and adults alike” (The Argus), “Still the must-see children’s show in Brighton Fringe” (Fringe Review), "The Fringe favourite... 

Defrosted

Defrosted

Love that frosty film or hate it, you’ll laugh your stripy socks off at lovable clowns Cat & Nicko and their puppet rock band. A fantastic family adventure featuring live music and physical comedy, 'Defrosted' is one big, bonkers blast of fun... 

The Odditorium

The Odditorium

Join Dr Bramwell for four fascinating spoken word nights themed around counterculture, hacking, scientific and spiritual practises, Kraftwerk, Neu!, Laibach, time travel and Alan Moore's Jerusalem... 

How to: Be a Theatre Producer

How to: Be a Theatre Producer

Learn all about the life and work of a theatre producer! What is a producer? Who are they? What do they do? Could you be a producer? Come along and find out. Panel discussion with industry experts, followed by Q & A session, and informal networking. 

Yeti's Demon Dive Bar

Yeti's Demon Dive Bar

The multi-award winning cult duo unleash their newest creation, Yeti’s Demon Dive Bar! This hilarious musical sketch comedy double act is “irresistible” (The Guardian), "dark, dirty and dangerously funny", "Completely off-the-wall... 

How to: Be a Producer

How to: Be a Producer

Learn all about the life and work of a producer! What is a producer? Who are they? What do they do? Could you be a producer? Come along and find out. Panel discussion with Industry experts, followed by Q & A session, and informal networking... 

Crimplene Millionaire

Crimplene Millionaire

Derek & Bev invite you to play Crimplene Millionaire. Roll the dice and compete in the 1970s board game that style forgot, as your hosts roll back the years to a pre-digital world of Mateus Rosé, Brut 33 & Angel Delight. 

Boxing

Boxing

For the first time in history, boxing's biggest baddy, Fraser Hooper will dare to challenge all comers in a three-round bout of pure comedy carnage. Get a ringside seat for a guaranteed belly-aching knockout performance. 

Curioddity

Curioddity

Performances of the fantastic, acts of the awesome and feats of the mundane. Mr Hicks presents his unexpected, playful, funny world. Death defying Frank the dog, acrobatic elephants, contraptions and vindictive rabbits. 

Professionally Made, Professionally Paid

Professionally Made, Professionally Paid

The current situation of low and no pay in many parts of our industry is very damaging, and a hot topic for everybody whether the work is live or recorded. Funnily enough, not at all of the issues are about money... 

Les Femmes Circus

Les Femmes Circus

Les Femmes perform spectacles of extraordinary skills fusing circus, dance and singing, Live before your eyes. Bodies contorted, objects manipulated and trust is the word when your life is in someone else's hands. 

Elixir

Elixir

Three acrobatic and enthusiastic scientists attempt to create the elixir of life. A unique mix of mayhem where handsome boys and incredible circus tricks meet with impeccable comic timing to make you laugh and smile... 

The Girl Who Cannot Die

The Girl Who Cannot Die

This carnivalesque exploration of the tale of Snow White was admirably committed in its aesthetic, with costumes, face paint  inventive use of props and live music all paying tribute to those travelling theatre companies that revelled in the grotesque and fantastical... 

Drawing Circus

Drawing Circus

An extravaganza of themed figure drawing. Come sketch with us as models in circus costume freeze mid-act for your drawing delight. All abilities welcome. Drawing materials provided... 

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

Mik Artistik's Ego Trip

Glastonbury favourites - a strange and wonderful beast of a band juggling stand up, rock and performance art effortlessly and even gettin’ funky with it. It's an incredibly daft, joyful and sometime poignant affair, as Mik tumbles around the stage, spluttering lyrics and occasionally tripping over leads and stands while the engine of Benson on bass and Jonny on guitar hold down the tunes... 

Text

Text

Award-winning theatre company Rational Madness bring a new version of Text by Paul Levy based on real text conversations. What happens when a couple in relationship metldown try to relight the fire via smartphone intimacy? 

Le Foulard

Le Foulard

Starring a medley of characters, overwhelmed by the love of a show-stopping song and performed using only a scarf this, Ladies and Gentlemen, is an Art Show, made with love by an idiot... 

Our Perfect Child

Our Perfect Child

'Our Perfect Child' explores the development of a Criminal Psychopath; we entice you through the looking glass as you experience the evolution of a psychopathic mind. 

Nelson: The Sailors Story

Nelson: The Sailors Story

In the shot and smoke of battle 4 crew aboard HMS Victory strive to destroy the Combined Fleet of France and Spain. For 200 years since then Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson has stood patiently on his column in Trafalgar Square watching the world change... 

Little Joe's Cautionary Tales

Little Joe's Cautionary Tales

Brighton Fringe's number one free family event will entertain both you and your little ones. Little Joe is looked after by his grandparents and is always looking for his next terrific adventure... 

The Odditorium

The Odditorium

Join Dr Bramwell and guests for a series of fascinating talks on death rituals, ghost villages, Britain's oldest road, sun worship, utopia, occultism, the sex lives of animals, Infinity Foods and Chumbawamba! • Occult Brighton - 2 May 19... 

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