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Reviews of gigs, comedy shows and festivals with photographs from Brighton’s best snappers.

A feast for the senses: music, singing, and a huge variety of circus stunts: a true spectacle, and a joyful reminder of traditional colourful musicals.

Mar 3, 2026

Green Party leader Zack Polanski brought his live podcast to Brighton Dome this week with special guest Caroline Lucas.

Feb 25, 2026

A masterful adaptation of W. Somerset Maugham’s poignant comedy that will have you laughing, debating and deliberating long after the curtain comes down.

Feb 24, 2026

An exceptional dancing spectacular from the hit TV show The Next Step, with plenty of between the dances sections which fans will adore.

Feb 18, 2026

Mélanie Pain turned The Ropetackle Centre into an intimate French nightclub to present her wonderful, new album plus some old favourites.

Feb 13, 2026

A stunning, majestic and sublime production of one of the greatest musicals of all time from the incredibly Willy Russell: unmissable.

Feb 11, 2026

The true story of the BBCs first ever documentary about male homosexuality told in a brilliant, powerful and accessible way. Superb, unmissable theatre perfection.

Feb 8, 2026

Like the seminal movie that inspired it, this performance packs a formidable artistic punch.

Feb 3, 2026

The 2026 Lewes Psych Fest was a joyful affair with cracking sets from Minor Dents, Sick Man of Europe, Dactur Terra and Aircooled.

Jan 30, 2026

A post-modern song-cycle exploring the search for human connection via drums, voice and water-filled punching bag.

Jan 30, 2026

A gripping, fascinating and often funny play on so many levels, with beautiful direction and stunning performances from the three actors.

Jan 18, 2026

A fresh take on the much-loved heart-in-your-mouth '90s thriller - familiar, fun and packed with thrills, chills and kills!

Jan 14, 2026

Part-Christie, part-catastrophe and fully hilarious, Wick Theatre Company's latest production is the perfect tonic to chase away any January blues.

Jan 9, 2026

A sweet, charming and irrepressibly positive show for children, with music and singing of Clementine rekindling the heart and spirit of the town called Christmas.

Dec 27, 2025

The Wolter siblings provide us a with a glorious dream pop end to the live music year at Alphabet.

Dec 21, 2025

A high-octane musical biopic of "the band that changed rock music forever” captures the sound and swagger of the 60s.

Dec 18, 2025

This double bill, comprising two of London’s greatest hitmaking bands, provided a party atmosphere and so, so many classic songs.

Dec 17, 2025

A charming Dickensian musical, a tale full of larger than life characters, from good to bad; from streetwise to naive: a warming tale for this time of year.

Dec 13, 2025
Justice and the Emperor

The Gift is a celebration of life, love and laughter designed to warm hearts on a cold winter's night.

Dec 5, 2025

A fun, vibrant and poppy feel good show filled with life drama set to the songs of Steps, with a powerhouse lead and hilarious dance routines.

Dec 3, 2025

Makeshift Art Bar and Benefits deliver two of the gigs of the year, with DITZ as local champions, in a cracking weekend of music.

Dec 1, 2025

The 90s pop rap legend proved she can still Do The Do at a packed Green Door Store full of loyal fans who'd come to party.

Nov 26, 2025

The legendary Cabaret Voltaire- still brutal, still brilliant, still necessary.

Nov 26, 2025

A beautifully realised version of one of Dickens most famous stories, told with passion and integrity; all with the unique and imaginative stylings of This Is My Theatre.

Nov 20, 2025

The quintessential gothic horror with a new makeover for 2025, and better for it. A tense, jump out of your seat chiller.

Nov 20, 2025
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