As always, Brighton Dome has announced an eclectic series of events for all ages this winter.
First up is Musicals Mayhem, which runs from 18th to 24th December. Following a sell-out run in London, cabaret, opera and drag star Le Gateau Chocolat brings his celebration of all things musicals to Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre for 7 performances. With a musicals memory as deep as his booming bass vocals, expect a feel-good night of songs across the musicals spectrum: Sound of Music to The Snowman, Follies to Frozen and Cabaret to Cats.
For the kids, A Town Called Christmas, a theatrical rollercoaster of magic, music and mayhem for ages 3 and up and their families, as hero Clementine aims to save the day – and a crumbling town where gingerbread houses used to glow under twinkling fairy-lights and coins were made of chocolate. You can book now for performances between 27th and 31st December.
c. Lian Furness
Blizzard (27th – 31st Dec) – is an acrobatic journey into the dead of winter from acclaimed Canadian circus troupe FLIP Fabrique. Taking the Brighton Dome Concert Hall stage by storm, the show will create visual poetry and moments of wonder for audiences of all ages.
c. Emmanuel Burriel
There is also the return of the Christmas Ceilidh to Brighton Dome Corn Exchange (13th Dec) and Christmas karaoke in ORGANOKE with musical accompaniment from Brighton Dome’s famous organ (19th Dec).
Disabled + Disobedient: Vitamin D+D (7th December) is a warming winter offering of performances, games and a space for disabled and neurodivergent people and their allies to connect, while Blue Camel Club, the biggest learning disability club night on the south coast, hosts a pantomime-themed party for ages 14 and up on 10th December.
Brighton’s Big Drag Pageant: The Snow Ball (12th December) presents the biggest, campest and most glamorous drag event of the year. Hosted by award-winning drag artist Alfie Ordinary, it brings together an all-star cast of drag acts to perform and compete live for their chance to take home the crown. Expect high flying, jaw dropping performances, faux fur, ice queens and snow kings at this radical, inclusive and extraordinary winter spectacular. To celebrate New Years Eve, queer dance party legends Gal Pals and Polyglamorous join forces to host the ultimate queer club night in the Corn Exchange. Our Roots: Opulence is a space to dress up, feel free and dance all night to pop, dance, R&B, hip hop, house and queer bangers.
c. Deadplantz
For comedy fans, a special festive edition of Live at Brighton Dome, the venue’s flagship comedy showcase, takes place on 20th December. Live at Christmas is headlined by Taskmaster champion and surrealist genius Sam Campbell, hosted by Brighton’s own Maisie Adam and includes sets from Simon Amstell, Lou Sanders and Funny Women Stage Award Finalist Sharon Wanjohi. On 7th December, Suzi Ruffell and Tom Allen bring their hit podcast Like Minded Friends to the Corn Exchange for some festive frolics.
Elsewhere for families, there is a series of Christmas crafting sessions for children aged 3 and up and their parents or carers across December. All materials are provided for children and grownups to create either a snowy scene or a festive shadow lantern together in an hour-long workshop. On 21st December, classic Christmas film The Snowman will be played on the big screen in the Concert Hall, accompanied live by musicians from Covent Garden Sinfonia who will also perform spellbinding music by Harry Potter composer John Williams.
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Christmas concerts include a programme of Ukrainian carols and the Nutcracker Suite from Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra (7th Dec), the Big Christmas Singalong from Choir with No Name (11th Dec) and Brighton Festival Chorus’s annual performance with Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra (14th Dec). Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus’s Beauty & The Bear is the choir’s unique twist on pantomime on 13th December; two of international cabaret’s grandest dames, Barb Jungr and Fascinating Aida’s Dillie Keane, perform on 14th December and Kate Rusby brings South Yorkshire’s rich Christmas traditions to Brighton on 16th December. The festive season kicks off on 30th November with Rob Brydon & His Fabulous Band: A Festive Night of Songs & Laughter and Brighton Etsy bring their annual Christmas Fair to the Concert Hall Foyer on 6th December.
There are group discounts and family tickets available for select events and performances. For more information and to book, visit https://brightondome.org/.
