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The Latest News

The Return of Easter at Plumpton Racecourse

Emma Critchley

A Day In The Life of Theatre Royal Brighton

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BN1 Chats with Ian Kelsey Local Designers’ Spotlight: Hastings Tom Kerridge - Pub In The Park

Sugar Free Records

Diner new album release

BN1 Chats with Kae Tempest

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Easter Activities

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What’s on Brighton & Hove

What’s on London

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Shared Ownership

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Hand Brew Co - Meet the brewery

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Film guide

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Nowhere Man

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Editor’s Letter... Once again, we’re celebrating someone who the world thought had gone forever, as he rises once more to lead the way. But that’s enough about legendary quarterback Tom Brady coming out of his, frankly laughable, eight-week retirement. There’s only one thing on everyone’s minds, and that’s an impending four-day weekend.

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As we prepare for a celebration of history’s greatest resurrection, we’re customarily treated to people being idiots. A new favourite is certain daft loudmouths moaning about how the word ‘Easter’ is not being mentioned on the packaging of chocolate eggs, like it did in… well, never. “It’s a Christian festival” some wail, all the while ignoring that we time Easter according to the somewhat pagan practice of observing the Vernal Equinox, and the self-evident truth that Jesus remains an important part of other belief systems. If only because he perfected the practice of ‘ghosting’ your mates. Admittedly the self-important static does make for welcome relief from the histrionics around gender-neutral toilets or institutions talking about slavery objectively. But are those people really the ones missing the point of Easter? And there are surely more important questions to be asking at this time of year. Like, are Creme Eggs getting smaller? Sadly, yes. What happened to all the other saints and people who rose along with Jesus? There was about 12,000 of them, and they appeared on Mount Amalech 40 days later. Then, presumably, all slipped off for a cheeky Nando’s. How often would I have to go to communion before I consume the equivalent of a whole Jesus? Around 3850 times. Did Peter really hear a rooster crow three times when the Mishnah, an early compilation of rabbinic oral law, forbade the keeping of chickens in Jerusalem? It seems the good book has been badly translated throughout. There’s the problem. Everyone has developed their own interpretation of what this holy festival represents (apart from that four-day weekend. BOOM!). Surely the spirit of Easter is around being nice to other people, even if it involves making a small sacrifice and keeping impotent rage and ridiculous opinions to yourself for a short while. It doesn’t matter what ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion or nationality you are – take a breath, get your vaccine, donate a small amount of cash to a refugee charity and attempt to treat others as you hope to be treated. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ve got some chocolate egg packaging to amend with a felt tip.

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NEWS CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONS RETURN TO GOODWOOD FOR EROICA BRITANNIA

Giuseppe Saronni, 1982 UCI Road World Championships, Goodwood. Photo by Graham Watson.

The UCI Road World Champions will be celebrated at Eroica Britannia. Eroica Britannia announced that 1982 world champions, Giuseppe Saronni and Mandy Jones, will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their victories at Goodwood this summer. “I’m so excited to be returning to Goodwood 40 years after winning the world championships in Sussex,” said Bishop. “The bike I rode back in 1982 is being restored, and I’m looking forward to riding it on the Motor Circuit and the South Downs!” Saronni and Jones (now Mandy Bishop) will be guests of honour at Eroica Britannia on Sat 6 – Sun 7 Aug, the first time the cycling festival has been hosted in Sussex. This year marks four decades since the UCI Road World Championships were held at Goodwood. Giuseppe Saronni won the 171-mile men’s race with a fearsome sprint finish, dubbed ‘La Fucilata di Goodwood’ (the gunshot of Goodwood). In a glittering career, Saronni won the Giro d’Italia twice on his way to 193 professional victories. Now 64 years old, the Italian has continued to be associated with professional cycling, and is an adviser to the UAE Emirates World Tour team.

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In the women’s race, Mandy Jones escaped from the field to win solo, 10 seconds ahead of her nearest rival. Aged just 20 at the time of her world championship victory, she followed up her success with fourth place the following year. After her racing career, she went on to run a bike shop in Oldham with her husband, and was inducted into the British Cycling Hall of Fame in 2009. Chris Hoy led the Eroica Britannia ride out at Goodwood Revival in September 2021 to celebrate the move of the event to Goodwood, returning to participate this August. “Eroica Britannia is a must for every cycling enthusiast,” he said. “The fantastic backdrop of Goodwood and the South Downs will take the event to new heights and add to what is already an event on so many cyclists’ bucket list.” Eroica Britannia celebrates all things classic bikes and cycling heritage – alongside brilliant music and sensational Sussex food and drink. The iconic cycling festival culminates with a threeroute classic tour of the South Downs on pre1987 bikes. More than a bike ride, Eroica stands for authenticity and adventure, bringing the past to life and challenging each rider to accomplish something great. “We’re delighted to have Mandy Bishop and Beppe Saronni as our guests at the first Eroica Britannia Mandy Jones (centre) celebrates her 1982 UCI Road Championship. Photo by Graham Watson.

at Goodwood,” said The Duke of Richmond. “I remember watching the World Championships all those years ago, and look forward to welcoming them back to the scene of their great triumphs.” Goodwood is a unique sporting estate set in 12,000 acres of beautiful West Sussex countryside. Owned by the Dukes of Richmond since 1697, it is renowned for its thrilling motorsport events and spectacular horse racing. These two sports are a fundamental part of the estate’s history and heritage, but there is more to Goodwood than horses and cars. The estate includes an organic farm, four restaurants, two 18-hole golf courses, a private members club, an aerodrome, a health club, a hotel and a 10-bedroom luxury retreat. Tickets for both the Eroica Britannia festival and the Classic Rides on the Sunday are available now, where participants will be able to retrace the same roads the UCI heroes covered. There’s also a packed programme of rides and races on the Motor Circuit on the Saturday.

NEWS Festival 2022 promises innovative new work and brilliant productions of much-loved standards.

CHICHESTER FESTIVAL UNVEILS 60TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON OUR GENERATION Fri 22 April – Sat 14 May, Minerva Theatre Directed by Daniel Evans, this new play by Alecky Blythe is a coproduction with the National Theatre. It tells the stories of a generation, created from five years of interviews with 12 young people from all four corners of the UK, to form a captivating portrait of their journey into adulthood. CRAZY FOR YOU Mon 11 July – Sun 4 Sept, Festival Theatre With music and lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin, and direction and choreography by Susan Stroman, this hilarious, riotously entertaining musical version of V’s book is packed with glorious Gershwin melodies (including Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, I Got Rhythm and They Can’t Take That Away from Me). Its stunning tapdance routines are guaranteed to set the spirits soaring.

This year sees the diamond anniversary year for Chichester Festival, and they’ve unveiled a sparkling season to reflect this milestone. The Festival 2022 programme boasts six world premiere productions, three musicals and a host of dramas, as well as community and digital events celebrating 60 years of CFT. Festival 2022 is placing compelling stories front and centre, staging work which is joyful, gripping, uplifting and provocative. From 21st century teenagers and 1930s showgirls to London football fans and Scottish environmentalists. On the way, they’ll take a look at the lives of Edwardian feminists fighting for justice and American politicians struggling for dominance. There’s a celebrated sleuth, an Anglican vicar, a troubled housewife and overly-polite middle Englanders, all with their own battles to fight, while The Famous Five and Mole, Ratty and Toad go seeking adventure. Chichester Festival Theatre was built by the community, for the community. Nobody in 1962 could have foreseen the digital revolution which has enabled that community to expand worldwide and participate in ways undreamt of six decades ago. Festival 2022’s digital celebrations will include a unique link-up with the Festival Theatre in Stratford Ontario – a key inspiration for CFT’s unique hexagonal design – on it’s actual 60th anniversary. Meanwhile, audiences across the country will be able to see 2021’s South Pacific in person when it tours to ten UK and Ireland venues, as well as its run at Sadler’s Wells.

SING YER HEART OUT FOR THE LADS Fri 22 July – Sat 13 August, Minerva Theatre Premiered at the National Theatre in 2002, Roy Williams’s ferocious, funny and disturbing play takes aim at what it means to be black, white and English in 21st century Britain. Scoring high on foul language, threat and vulgar humour, it’s definitely not for the faint of heart.

Three Festival 2022 productions will pilot the standards set out in the Theatre Green Book, continuing CFT’s mission to make all their activities environmentally conscious. Off-stage, events have a refreshed focus on young people’s voices, including a National Youth Conference and CFT Lates. And they are delighted to be co-producing work with the National Theatre, The Bridge Theatre and Theatr Clwyd.

THE TAXIDERMIST’S DAUGHTER Fri 8 – Sat 30 April, Festival Theatre Kate Mosse has adapted her novel for the stage. Directed by Róisín McBrinn, it tells a story of retribution and justice. The Taxidermist’s Daughter is a thrilling Gothic mystery, set in and around historic Chichester. This world premiere is written by Cicestrian Kate Mosse, based on her No 1 internationally best-selling novel.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Fri 13 May – Sat 4 June, Festival Theatre Jonathan Church directs Ken Ludwig’s adaptation of the Agatha Christie classic. This spectacular and sumptuous new staging sees Henry Goodman make a welcome return to Chichester to play Poirot, following his appearances in Yes, Prime Minister and The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui, along with Olivier Award-winning roles in The Merchant of Venice and Assassins.

THE SOUTHBURY CHILD Mon 13 – Sat 25 June, Festival Theatre Directed by Nicholas Hytner, Stephen Beresford’s new play is a coproduction with The Bridge Theatre. This humorous production is a deeply humane exploration of family, faith, tradition and tolerance in a rapidly changing world. Triple Olivier Award-winner Alex Jennings returns to Chichester to lead the cast.

THE UNFRIEND Sat 21 May – Sat 9 July, Minerva Theatre Steven Moffat unveils a new play, with direction from Mark Gatiss. It takes a hugely entertaining and satirical look at middle-class England’s disastrous instinct to always appear nice. But, manners can be murder.

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THE FAMOUS FIVE Fri 21 Oct – Sat 12 Nov, Festival Theatre Based on Enid Blyton’s multi-million-selling novels, this brandnew musical written by Elinor Cook, with music and lyrics by Theo Jamieson, is an exciting and heart-warming family treat celebrating adventure, bravery and friendship for everyone aged 7+.

THE NARCISSIST Fri 26 Aug – Sat 24 Sept, Minerva Theatre This new play by Christopher Shinn, directed by Josh Seymthier, is a gripping, inventive and witty take on personal and political communication in the internet age. Shinn is a celebrated American playwright whose work has been produced to huge acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic, with credits including Four and the Pulitzershortlisted Dying City.

THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS Sat 17 – Sat 31 Dec, Festival Theatre Adapted for the stage by Alan Bennett, and directed by Dale Rooks, Kenneth Grahame’s beloved tale sees the inquisitive Mole abandoning spring-cleaning his burrow and discovering the river. There he meets Ratty, a water vole with a passion for boats. Soon the two are firm friends and settle down to life in Ratty’s riverbank home, surrounded by the neighbouring otters, rabbits, field mice and hedgehogs.

LOCAL HERO Sat 8 Oct– Sat 19 Nov, Minerva Theatre Written by David Greig (Artistic Director of Edinburgh’s Royal Lyceum Theatre) this show, based on Bill Forsyth’s iconic film, features new songs by the legendary Mark Knopfler. This new musical version of Local Hero will win devotees from admirers of the beloved film as well as those coming fresh to this funny and enchanting story. It’s directed by Daniel Evans, whose previous Chichester productions include South Pacific, Quiz, Fiddler on the Roof and this season’s Our Generation.

WOMAN IN MIND Fri 23 Sept – Sat 15 Oct, Festival Theatre Alan Ayckbourn’s dazzling black comedy takes us on a dizzying journey through the looking glass into a woman’s mind. Justin Martin makes his directorial debut at Chichester. His West End work includes Prima Facie and The Jungle, the latter co-directed with Stephen Daldry with whom he also collaborated on TV’s Together and The Crown. Running over every weekend between Sat 7 – Sun 29 May, Brighton & Hove’s Artists Open Houses festival will see thousands of creators and makers showing works at houses and studios across the city. Now celebrating its 40th Anniversary, the much-loved event will platform a dizzying array of paintings, photography, ceramics and crafts, and offer an exclusive snapshot of how artists live and work. The originator of the UK’s Open House movement, Brighton & Hove’s AOH festival dates back to 1981, when an artist from the Fiveways area of Brighton, Ned Hoskins, opened his house to the public to exhibit his and friend’s work. Other artists in the area followed suit to form the Fiveways Artist Group. In a city full of creatives, the idea proved enormously popular. Soon Artist Open Houses sprung up all over the city, and the festival has become the largest event of its kind in the country.

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BRIGHTON & HOVE’S ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES: GRASSROOTS ART FESTIVAL CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY www.aoh.org.uk

The houses are grouped into 14 distinct trails around different areas of the city and beyond, each with its own unique character and atmosphere – from the beautiful Regency houses in Brunswick to the colourful fishermen’s houses of Hanover to the urban warehouse spaces of the North Laine and cottages of the South Downs village of Ditchling. AOH’s sponsors for 2022 are: Katherine Richards Art Gallery, Hamptons International, Laurence Art Supplies and Gemini Print Group.

NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FOR BRIGHTON & HOVE’S ARTISTS OPEN HOUSES 2022 INCLUDE: DEVILS DYKE FARM Devil’s Dyke Rd, Brighton BN1 8YL

JANE PALMER & FRIENDS – FIVEWAYS TRAIL 239 Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6FL

New to Artists Open Houses for 2022, this brand-new venue has stunning views over the South Downs and the city to the sea. Located on the historic site of the terminus station of the Dyke Railway, complete with the original platform, this is the first time the venue has been open to the public since 1938. A fantastic range of artists and makers has been curated by Lisa Green of Treacle and Ginger, and the location will also be hosting Figment Arts as part of the Artists Open Houses 40th Anniversary celebrations. Work on display will include ceramics, paintings, textiles, jewellery, leather work and photography.

Voted Artist of the Year in 2019, Jane Palmer and friends return for 2022. They will be exhibiting work that includes painting, sculpture and ceramics from Jane herself along with Pam Glew, Tan Kingston, Lucy Bristow, and Stef and Nigel Hunter. PATSY MCARTHUR – KEMPTOWN TRAIL Flat 2, 77 Marine Parade, Brighton, BN2 1AE

RUTH MULVIE – HOVE TRAIL 1 Courtyard Lane, Hove, BN3 4BP A contemporary fine artist known for her vivid palette and unexpected detail in her paintings, Ruth will be showing her work in the surroundings of a gorgeous 1940s pool. Her art will be complemented by performances of synchronised swimming and spoken word. There will also be an evening event with further live performances and cocktails to enjoy the perfect summer evening ambience. FAYE BRIDGEWATER – BRUNSWICK TRAIL 22 Spring Street, Brighton, BN1 3EF Faye is winner of both Artist of the Year and Artist Open House of the year. In 2022 she brings a new mesmerising collection of originals to Brighton’s newest art space, The Gallery Muse. Faye’s bright, bold, joyful contemporary landscapes are inspired by the South Downs and Sussex coastline, and have been exhibited at Glyndebourne and The Saatchi Gallery. Recently, she’s started to explore contemporary florals, hooked in by their loud, proud colours. ROBERTSON YARD STUDIOS – FIVEWAYS TRAIL Robertson Yard, 42a Robertson Road, Brighton BN1 5NG Built on the site of a derelict Victorian Soft Water Laundry, Robertson Yard studios is home to 15 arts and crafts practitioners. These include nationally renowned artist metalworker Jon Mills and jewellery maker Vivienne Ridley, whose work incorporates carefully selected antique and vintage finds. This year also features Bea Odd Creations, which combines diorama and taxidermy. CECIL RICE – SEVEN DIALS TRAIL 16A Granville Rd, Hove BN3 1TG Winner of 2018 AOH Best Painting, Cecil Rice presents his 23rd Open House. You can expect original watercolours and oils of Brighton, Venice, Sussex, cityscapes, seascapes and landscapes, along with prints and cards. THE CERAMIC HOUSE – FIVEWAYS TRAIL 75 Stanmer Villas, Brighton BN1 7HN This year The Ceramic House is hosting an international residency. Two Irish sound artists collaborate with two Estonian ceramic artists, and their work will be on display, accompanied by an exhibition of contemporary ceramics by leading Estonian artists. Peripheries is the first event in EDGES, an ambitious international ceramic and sound art project between Estonia, Ireland and the UK which will continue until spring 2024. The artworks are displayed against the unique background of Kay Aplin’s architectural ceramics.

Scottish artist, Patsy McArthur, opens her house for the first time with a solo exhibition of original drawings, paintings and prints, as well as rarely available small studies and sketches from the studio. Patsy’s career spans 20 years and she has exhibited extensively with recent shows in Miami, London, and Geneva. Best known for her large charcoal drawings of figures in motion and often in water, her work deals with themes of escapism, strength and freedom. Her home reflects her work and reveals her inspiration with incredible views to the sea. DION SALVADOR LLOYD – HOVE TRAIL 18 Goldstone Villas, Hove BN3 3RQ Brighton-born established artist Dion Salvador Lloyd opens his home and studio for the 22nd consecutive year to exhibit a new collection of contemporary abstract sea and landscape oil paintings and works on paper. These sit alongside new botanical works inspired by the South Downs and the Sussex coastlines. New framed limited edition signed prints will also be available to view. Dion has an exciting year ahead, which includes a retrospective solo show at Horsham Museum and Art Gallery this September. BECKY BLAIR & FRIENDS – HANOVER TRAIL 66 Brading Road, Brighton BN2 3PD After last year’s fantastic response to Becky’s first Artist Open House and being shortlisted for the Best Artist Open House 2021, Becky will be opening her home for a second year, offering a beautiful exhibition, workshops and demos. Artists Maria Tilyard, Annie Slack and Rachel Entwistle will be returning and showing their work alongside Becky. There’ll also be the captivating mobile sculptures by Claire Knill, Laila Poppy Laurel’s award-winning wood design and the playfully surreal sculptural works of Amy Douglas.

NEWS BRIGHTON MUSIC CONFERENCE RETURNS FOR 2022

DANCE EVENT UNVEILS SEMINAR SPEAKERS AND NIGHTTIME MANOEUVRES The Brighton Music Conference (BMC) will return to the iconic British Airways i360 on the city’s beachfront on Weds 25 – Sat 27 May for a ninth Edition. The UK’s foremost electronic music and networking event will be the perfect summer warm-up event for industry professionals and music lovers alike, with a focus on getting ‘back to the music’ to inspire, educate and build a stronger industry for everyone. The award-winning Brighton Music Conference (BMC) is the UK’s foremost electronic music conference & networking event, focusing on innovation, education & the key issues facing the electronic dance music sector. BMC brings together industry-leading delegates and speakers at over 60 talks, seminars and workshops, alongside networking events throughout the conference duration. Professional global tastemakers already announced include Bushwacka!, Dubfire, Greg Wilson, DMC World Champion JFB, Just Her, Leftwing : Kody, Max Chapman, Secretsundaze and Trevor Fung. BMC is attended by thousands of experienced music industry professionals, the next generation of DJs, producers, as well as electronic music enthusiasts. The event was awarded the NTIA at the Ambassadors of the Night Awards 2019 for their work and commitment to developing awareness and education of the UK Electronic Music Scene internationally within the NTE. This year the prestigious beachfront complex will host four theatres, the

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BMC networking Hub, a Pro Meeting Lounge, and a specialised exhibition/ tech and services zone. There will also be exclusive networking parties being held 450 feet above the city in the i360 Pod observation tower and Brighton’s hottest beachfront bars, including Rockwater and The Tempest. BMC also supports the charities Help Musicians UK and Last Night A DJ Saved My Life. Speakers and artists taking part in the 2022 event include (in alphabetical order): Aidan Doherty, Alex Mills, Ash Howard, Badger, Bryan Chambers, Bushwacka!, Carl Loben, Carly Wilford, Chris Goss, Damien Fell, Dean Marsh, DJ Rae, Dom Howard, Dylan Pasqua, Dubfire, East End Dubs, Ellie Talebian, Gareth Deakin, Gareth Mellor, Giles Smith, Greg Marshall, Greg Wilson, Hannah Helbert, Hayley Irwin, James Lightfoot, James Priestly, James Wiltshire (Freemasons), Jay Forster, JFB (DMC World Champion), Jim Gash, Johnny Hudson, Jonathan Scratchley, Jono Heale, Just Her, Kasra, Kitty Bartlett, Laila McKenzie, Leftwing : Kody, Made By Pete, Max Chapman, Michael Kill, Nikki McNeill, NOLAN, Paula Van Der Waerden, Rhys Bainham, Ridney, Sarah Main, Scott Diaz, Shino Parker, SOLAH, Steven Braines, Tammy Tinawi, Tony Allen, Trevor Fung, Tristan Hunt, Vasja Veber, Wayne Dickson, Zara Kershaw Over 100 speakers and representatives announced include (in alphabetical order): AFEM, ACS Custom, BBC Radio 1, Beatport, BIMM, Cavendish Music, Critical Music, Crosstown Rebels, Cubase, Defected, DJ, Fanbytes, Fuga, Future Music, Glitterbox, Global Publicity, Good Vibrations Society, He.She.They, Hexagon, Hospital Records, Lady of the House, Loopmasters, Mambo Ibiza, NTIA, Percolate, PRS, RCRDSHP, Remixology, RAM Records, Secretsundaze, Sentric Music, shesaid.so, Shogun Audio, Streinberg, The Arch, The Weird and

the Wonderful, TikTok, Undertone Industry Services, Ultra Records, UOR Consultancy Ltd, Viberate, Warm Up Festival, WaterBear. For those inspired by the talks and seminars to get out and shake a leg, there’s also a packed programme of official BMC parties to suit every musical taste. As a warmup to the conference, English Disco Lovers are bringing Crazy P Soundsystem to Concorde 2 on Thurs 14 April. Kicking off the Easter holiday with a bang, these titans of house and disco have been playing at festivals and club nights all over the world for 15 years, delighting crowds with their up-for-it dancefloor shenanigans. Along with ‘The P’, the English Disco Lovers will be bringing out their irrepressible mix of humour, inclusivity, fundraising and great dance music, as well as a roster of top guest DJs – including Soul Casserole, EDL resident DJ Sam Moffett, BMC resident Billy Mauseth, Loft 55 clothing company, and more. As ever, they will be raising funds, this time for the magnificent Last Night a DJ saved My Life foundation’s Smiles for Life campaign. Rounding off proceedings is the renowned Greg Wilson, who hosts the BMC Closing Party at Concorde 2 on Fri 27 May. The godfather of the early eighties Manchester electro scene, he paved the way for an entire movement through his nights at Legend and the Hacienda. Now he serves up a frothy mix of disco and house to nicely round off 2022’s conference. Brighton Music Conference include the BMC Golden Ticket (£99 + b/f) and the BMC Pro Pass (£145 + b/f). For details, head to:

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THE RETURN OF EASTER AT PLUMPTON RACECOURSE

This April, Plumpton Racecourse will open its doors to the public for their flagship Easter Festival meeting for the first time since 2019, much to the delight of Plumpton staff and the local community. Located in the picturesque East Sussex countryside at the foot of the South Downs, Plumpton is best known to Sussex residents for the festival, which this year takes place on Easter Sunday 17th April and Easter Monday 18th April. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Easter Festival was cancelled in 2020 and was run behind closed doors in 2021, so those who are used to spending their Easter at Plumpton will be returning this year after three years away from the track. Plumpton have been welcoming racegoers back through the gates since September, but nothing compares to the spectacle of the Easter Festival, where a bumper crowd of around 5,000 people each day are expected to attend. “I have to say I’m really looking forward to it,” says Dan Thompson, Chief Executive of Plumpton Racecourse. “I think throughout this season we’ve had a fantastic atmosphere for each fixture. Maybe a little subdued around Christmas with the Covid numbers, but apart from that there’s been a real buzz and it’s actually been really busy. “With double the attendance of a standard fixture on the Easter days and the same sort of ethos from the crowd, it’s going to be a massive buzz, especially for the big races. “You’re going to see people enjoying themselves, plenty of entertainment, hopefully kids wanting to come back, and I don’t think I or any of the staff here can wait to have our big days back and running again.” For those who have not attended Plumpton Racecourse’s Easter meeting before, alongside seven exciting races there is a whole host of family entertainment suitable for all ages. On site there will be a funfair, live music, pony rides, face painting, an easter egg giveaway plus many more games and activities for racegoers to enjoy between races. Thompson explains why Easter is so important for Plumpton Racecourse, but also for the local community:

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“The Easter Festival is massive for Plumpton, both for its standing in the community – because it’s everybody’s two days; you can’t meet anyone in East Sussex who’s not been here for a picnic at Easter or beyond – and in terms of the racing, as we’ve actually got our two most valuable races at Easter: the Sussex Champion Hurdle and Sussex Champion Chase at £50,000 each. “It’s by far our biggest footfall of the season, so it means an awful lot, and it’s a meeting that so many of the local racing fans look forward to. “It’s a massive family event and I think because kids go free it’s a huge incentive for people to make it a proper family day out. There are lots of options, from having a hospitality box for yourself to just bringing a picnic and settling down on a blanket in the middle of the course with the kids. So, you can come in any way, shape or form, as racing is for everybody.” The Sussex Champion Hurdle and Sussex Champion Chase attract some of Britain’s best racehorses and jockeys to East Sussex, which creates a brilliant buzz around the track. Last year, the two feature races were won by Britain’s top two trainers – Paul Nicholls and Nicky Henderson with Diego Du Charmil and Pistol Whipped respectively – showing the prestige in which these races are held. “There’s some quality racing on show. Both days have over £100,000 in prize money to attract some nice horses, and the atmosphere will be amazing,” Thompson says. “5000 people, lots of kids entertainment, tipsters, music – there’s just a bit of everything going on and it creates a festival atmosphere that everyone seems to enjoy and come back for year on year.” When asked what he is most looking forward to about this year’s Easter Festival, Thompson replies: “It will just be nice to have people back for Easter, and I think they feel the same after having two Covid years where Easter has been cancelled. Meet-ups and family reunions can now be held on that day, whereas they haven’t previously. This year, hopefully it will be the same old Easter for everyone at Plumpton – an enjoyable family day out.” Tickets for the Easter Festival at Plumpton Racecourse are on sale from £15 at www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk, and accompanied under-18s race free.

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“When we’re out of water there’s this reciprocal exchange going on between us and the immediate environment,” Emma Critchley tells me. Celebrated for her innovative use of underwater photography, this Brighton University and Royal College of Art alumna has created a stunning new work which weaves together science, social history, movement and language. “Everything we do is affecting the world around us. But when you’re underwater, you realise you can’t breathe or walk as you did before. It takes you out of your comfort zone and makes you re-engage with your body in a different way. It’s a really interesting thing to explore.” This new show was developed during her Earth Water Sky residency at Venice’s Science Gallery. The three-year programme is intended to platform and develop artists interested in the environment and scientific exploration. Informed by a broad range of influences and experiences, she created a thoughtful installation to premiere at the Italian Pavilion of the Venice Architecture Biennale. Blending filmed underwater choreography, spoken word and dazzling scientific imagery, Witness presents a meditation on how everything and everyone is interconnected. She spent over a year working with the Ice Memory project, an initiative aiming to establish the first archive of glacial ice. Managed by the University of Grenoble Alpes Foundation, this project exchanges ideas and expertise with a dynamic international community of scientists and glaciologists. Mountain glaciers capture a record of the planet’s climate, offering a glimpse at past environmental conditions. Global warming means this ‘memory’ is rapidly disappearing as glaciers melt. In response, there’s a huge effort to collect and preserve ice core samples from nonpolar glacial regions. “It’s a beautiful project. They’re saving these records for future generations to learn about the past and inform the future.” She partnered with climate scientist Professor Carlo Barbante at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and his Ice Memory team, along with experts from the British Antarctic Survey. From here, she started thinking about the scientific and societal value of the samples they were collecting. Each contains bubbles of ancient air, which can tell us about our climatic past and perhaps help us better predict the future. “I’m really interested in different ways of knowing, not just from cerebral research but through living on a daily basis.” Part of the process involved remotely interviewing people in Kenya and Peru with the help of Rob Marchant, Professor of Environment and Geography at York University. These sessions revealed a wealth of experiences of living alongside glacial retreat in the Kilimanjaro and Cordillera Blanca regions, which were formed into testimonials for the film element of Witness. The local consequences can be severe. When ice in these colossal expanses melts, it adversely impacts the water table. Mineral run-off

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interferes with rivers, the water table experiences calamitous surges and flooded salt marshes can kill vegetation for miles around. Development was a lengthy process, but proved to be really useful in establishing a human voice for this global issue. “It went from talking to scientists and reading these papers, which was quite heavy, to me pulling out elements and working creatively with people. I wanted it to be a collective response, there were a lot of ideas which fed into it all.” A core principle of Witness is contemplating the value we place in human beings. It’s premised on the initiative’s work around ice cores being a post-mortem of a glacier. From here, it can move on to debating how society could potentially reset the delicate balance between humans and nature. “We’re very much asking people to view this glacier as a sentient being, who has witnessed all these events leading up to its death.” The movement aspect to the work evolved from dance workshops, which sought to physically manifest the shared experiences of those seeing the impact of glacial retreat. “I invited one of the scientists from the Ice Memory project to talk about his paper and we created stories around that.” This was a useful method to embody a tangible interpretation of the quite heavy analyses she was immersing herself in. It’s the first time she’s worked with dancers, but she says the experience was uplifting and productive – allowing for a deeper exploration of relationships between environment and society, whilst developing the notion of the body as an archive. The scale and ambition of Witness has recently increased, as it heads to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts as part of Brighton Festival. It now utilises three screens, with testimony from people living with glacial erosion being performed live and dance performances that complement the onscreen movement. “Particularly with the dance, it’s quite emotional watching the piece. I think when people feel moved by something, it makes them want to talk, engage or enquire more. It’s different

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from a documentary where they’re being told about something; there’s something which moves and intrigues them.” Critchley’s practice has involved working underwater for over 20 years, all the while attempting to avoid the usual well-worn clichés of ‘dancing underwater’. But this project has warmed her to the idea of adopting movement to convey narratives. Neither of the two dancers she recruited for the filming of Witness had worked underwater before so there was a few weeks training at Y40 Deep Joy in Montegrotto Terme, the world’s deepest swimming pool. “They were incredible. It was really hard, what I asked them to do.” The aesthetics and immense depth of the facility also meant it could be used as a representation of those glacial ice cores. “I wanted one of the dancers to be moving over this ‘core’, which meant working at 15 metres. To move convincingly and suspend yourself in the same spot underwater is incredibly hard to do.” Despite challenges like language barriers and working with new talent in an unfamiliar discipline, the filming sessions managed to perfectly symbolise wider stories of climate change and social geography.

Broadly, Critchley’s work occupies the space where art and science intersect. It’s where the most interesting and profound ideas are being produced, creating conversations around how the two places of study enrich each other. “I think it’s important, with the situation we’re in, that cross-disciplinary conversations can help us find positive solutions.” Science and art are both very much about wanting to bring ideas together, so the two work well in parallel. The former excels at establishing facts and figures to inform us, while the latter triggers an emotional response, prompts conversation and allows us to rationalise big concepts at a personal level. And it’s creating these understandings which can enable change. “I think artists are generally good at pulling together bits of information from very different areas and repurposing it, which helps people think and see in complexly new ways.”

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Apparently, even holding a real-life core sample provides an intriguing connection to the past. If you listen carefully, there’s a gentle cracking sound, as bubbles of gas captured long ago are released. “These atmospheres being drawn out are like narratives, telling stories from our climatic past. The dancers represent air bubbles, suspended in water and connecting us to our past.” bn1magazine.co.uk

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF THEATRE ROYAL BRIGHTON – WITH FOOTLOOSE THE MUSICAL By Danny Fitzpatrick Images by Danny Fitzpatrick

As most of us know, theatres have had a pretty rough time of it lately. Closed for months on end and then when they were finally allowed to open again, shows continued to be cancelled as either actors or crew tested positive for Covid.

Shooting the images for this picture story was easy compared to the editing. Narrowing down so many images, taken over 16 hours at the theatre, to just a handful was the hardest part, as some of my favourites had to be culled in order to tell the story of the whole day.

Now, as the country is finally starting to get back to normal again, so too are our theatres. At over 200 years old, Brighton’s Theatre Royal is one of England’s oldest theatres and one of the few that still use the traditional hemp ropes to manually pull scenery, curtains and lighting rigs up and down above the stage.

The time, effort and devotion put in by every member of the cast, crew and theatre staff was impressive. Despite the obvious stresses that came from working to such a tight deadline, which might have sent any normal person over the edge, there was no shouting or swearing. It was still an incredibly friendly and welcoming atmosphere, and it’s no wonder that people fall in love with being part of such a fascinating aspect of English heritage.

I spent a day with the theatre, from when they first opened until the last member of the audience had left, and it was quite an eye opener. I have taken production images of many shows over the years, but I have never sat and thought about just how much work goes into putting on a show each day. I have never thought about the washing machines and dryers constantly on the go, cleaning and turning around the costumes ready for the next performance. Or how the touring crew and the resident crew would meet for the first time and have to seamlessly work together to build the set (which doesn’t always fit every stage) in a short amount of time, ready for the first performance. The day I spent at The Theatre Royal Brighton was the first day of Footloose’s run. It was also the day the set arrived, which meant it was a very busy day. The lorries arrived at 8am and curtain-up was at 7.45pm. The equipment had to be brought in and unloaded from three lorries, the set built, lighting installed according to the plans, wardrobe space created and organised – all whilst the general running of the theatre continued, with cleaning, ticket sales, office duties and general maintenance of the building. It’s not surprising that despite the crew working nonstop, everything was only ready moments before the curtain went up. Before the performance, the actors relaxed and chatted in the dressing rooms, doing their hair and make-up like they were one big family. Being backstage during a performance was incredibly special: seeing the eye contact and silent communication that went on between those on stage and those waiting in the wings; actors laughing off mistakes that the audience would never know about; and then the celebration afterwards when the curtain finally went down to a standing ovation.

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Little Voice star presents photographic exhibition at Theatre Royal Brighton By Stuart Rolt

IAN KELSEY AN ACTOR PREPARES Girl From The North Country. The Gielgud Theatre. I always try to watch a show I am shooting backstage. To know what’s going on in front of the audience can help seek out moments backstage. I remembered a moment was coming up where Carl Johnson’s character enters from stage left and proposes to a young girl. It was a big moment in the play and superbly played. I thought I would get myself into position early and find a dark spot to capture the actor preparing for his entrance. Carl was already there preparing. No wonder that moment was so good.

There’s a certain air of mysticism around theatre people. For two hours a night, actors welcome us with open arms. But when the curtain finally falls, we’re shielded from its peculiar world, with all its unsocial hours, gruelling travel, personal rituals and camaraderie. Now Ian Kelsey, the star of 2022’s touring production of The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice, is about to unveil a photo exhibition which reveals a very personal look at backstage life. “Actors can be very habitual in their track,” he tells me. “If they have two scenes off, they’ll either go to the toilet or sit in the same place. Every night… It’s almost as if they’re hitting their marks onstage.” The show, which has been unveiled in Theatre Royal Brighton’s Phipp’s Room, is packed with sights you wouldn’t normally see. His experience as an actor means he can gauge when to capture candid shots revealing hidden truths without getting in the way of his colleagues’ process. There’s no shortage of photographers who get backstage access, but only few provide anything unique beyond familiar tropes like performers applying make-up in a mirror.

CHRIS AND JAN EYE Jan Pearson and Chris Walker. On set shooting an episode of BBC’s Doctors. Chris is sympathising with Jan having to wear an eye patch the whole day.

Kelsey says the project came from a need to occupy himself while out on tour. “I’m away for five months at a time. Sitting in front of my computer, working out what shots I’ve got, is something that keeps me creative between getting up and curtain-up. If you don’t mind yourself on tour, it can be quite dark and damaging.” The Shoreham resident was intent on getting access to Theatre Royal Brighton to expand his vision to document visiting tours, but the spectre of Covid meant theatre companies were reluctant to welcome another body around their productions. Just one person passing on an infection could cost a tour thousands of pounds. Only last Christmas, the theatre’s Christmas hosting of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie had to be cancelled due to a rash of infections. It’s understandable. The pandemic has had a profound impact on theatre, and almost every company has needed to establish strict working practices. “Even though they say you can go back to work, I don’t fancy kissing someone onstage who has Covid. I know mates who’ve been out on tour and have been binned…” So, a compromise was found with the offer of display space upstairs in the venue. The process has seen Kelsey further expand his photography skills. Working with RePrint Brighton, he learned how best to prepare prints for exhibition. “They really took care preparing my prints. Making sure the black tones were black… It was a fantastic journey.”

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DENIS LILL. The Verdict UK Tour. Actors can be very habitual backstage during the run of a show. This can come in very handy if I spot the chance to capture a moment, because the chances of that moment happening again were pretty good. Here I saw that Denis Lill always sat in the same place at the same time. I always ask before the show, when I know I may be invading the actor’s sacred time backstage. Denis is a true pro with a very mischievous glint in his eyes when acting opposite him.

COMFORT BREAK. The theatres in China were huge. The backstage area was sometimes ten times that of the space we occupied on stage with our touring set. An actor can drink a lot of water during a show and will need to ‘empty off’ at some point. This can be tricky between scenes because the dressing room at certain theatres can be a five minute walk away. This particular theatre didn’t have backstage lighting so one of our crew had to rig up a spotlight. Lucky me.

IN THE WINGS Chicago The Musical. China. The wardrobe department standing by to hand over the ostrich feather fans in a very quick change for the girls in the song All I care About Is Love. During this song the feathers would surround my neck creating a plume around my protruding head as I sing the song. I would be regularly booted in the bum during the song by a certain 6 foot Australian dancer when I was in the West End.

He’s been taking pictures for several years, right back to when he was starring in Casualty and Down To Earth. “I could see these fantastic photos happening in front of me, so I just started taking snaps. It’s all the stuff that the audience don’t get to see. It’s like the iceberg underneath the tip.” As Little Voice begins to travel around the country, he’s now hoping to capture some backstage images to swap into his exhibition before the tour hits its Theatre Royal Brighton run on Mon 25 - Sat 30 April.

Anyone taking on the role of Ray Say is almost certainly going to draw comparisons with Sir Michael Caine’s portrayal in the cinematic version of Little Voice. Although, Kelsey says he has purposefully avoided seeing the film again for fear of it influencing his own performance. He’s still stitching his version of this complex character together. One of the things he finds most fun within the rehearsal is getting things wrong and evolving his understanding of the part. Performing comedy is an interesting challenge for any actor because you can have lots of ideas, but if you introduce them too liberally or early on people start becoming immune to their charms. “You have a read-through, and I usually try to be ‘off-book’ from day one, so I can just crack on without being tied to looking at lines. You can gauge if you’ve got it right after all the prep at home. So, you know that delivery works.”

This seems like a poignant time for director Bronagh Lagan and Half Full Productions staging of Little Voice, though the story has resonated with us for almost 30 years. It focuses on a reclusive young woman, who escapes her humdrum reality by embodying the famous divas she idolises. Then one day, her mimicry of iconic divas turns the unassuming LV into an overnight sensation. It’s a fantastical work, which speaks about breaking out of the everyday, believing there can be something better and finding your voice in a confusing world. Kelsey plays the hapless talent-manager Ray Say, joining Shobna Gulati (Coronation Street, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie – including that previously mentioned ill-fated touring version) as Mari Hoff and two-time Drama Desk nominee Christina Bianco, in this exuberant version of Jim Cartwright’s modern classic. Bianco’s transformation from YouTube showbusiness diva into the titular LV has been effortless apparently. “She’s playing it perfectly with the timid stuff, but when she gets in front of the mic she goes for it. Her Shirley Bassey and Judy Garland… it’s like ‘bloody hell!’ She’s just fantastic.” He’s been friends with Gulati for several years, which makes for an easier and more convincing dynamic with his onstage love interest. The pair met when they signed up for Where The Heart Is. “Or ‘Where The Cheque Went’ as we call it,” he says with a huge laugh. “We were taking over in series ten as the new family. Then the whole show got binned. Thank God I didn’t buy a house off the back of that.” The pair have kept in touch ever since. He confirms it’s very comfortable performing with someone you know, because it can take a long time to establish a chemistry with co-stars. The two seem to be leaps and bounds ahead of where others might be.

KIERAN HINES. Girl From The North Country. Gielgud Theatre. This show featured the work of Bob Dylan. The cast would regularly come into the wings, way before they were due onstage, and just sit and listen to the music.

Comedy acting is arguably the most difficult form of stagecraft. It relies on performers raising the bar very slowly during pre-production, so their delivery sounds as fresh as possible on opening night. Obviously, it helps when you have a script as well-rounded as Little Voice – there’s a reason the show is still around after three decades. “Jim Cartwright has written superb slapstick. His stage directions are almost telegraphing what the actor should be doing. I’ve never read anything with such detailed looks and pauses.” Although, even the best script isn’t a substitute for aptitude. You’ve either ‘got it’ or you haven’t. “You need to be brave in that rehearsal room. And prepared to look a fool…” Despite being a recognisable West End leading man, and starring in TV staples like Coronation Street, Doctors and Casualty, he says he did have a couple of fallow years. And this inevitably led to selfexamination around his career path. “I was kind of in between Morse and Lewis. I’m too old to play the young copper, and I’m not craggy enough to play the old copper.” He’d been doing free photographic headshots for mates and considered doing that professionally. But there was a realisation that you can’t do both. It would have meant stepping away from acting, and he simply wasn’t prepared to go that far.

LISA FALKNER Myself and Lisa were appearing in an episode of Hotel Babylon. Between takes we literally got lost in the labyrinth of hotel corridors that filled the aircraft hanger studio. These lights made for a great opportunity to get a shot of Lisa.

5 “I also didn’t want to look at my camera bag with disdain. I still love taking photos, but I don’t want to HAVE to take them.” Now he’s taking the first few tentative steps towards exhibiting his work in public. He says he’s still a little embarrassed about putting himself out there. Some of his prints are on display in Shoreham’s landmark pub The Bridge, after the manager wanted something to reflect the theatre across the road. One of Kelsey’s ambitions is obtaining access to the unseen areas in a hotel – taking pictures of night porters, changing beds and laundry rounds, and documenting what really makes these places tick. “But obviously no hotel wants you backstage, because it’s carnage.” As of yet, there are no grand intentions for this work. Kelsey just wants to provide an insight into what lies behind the smoke and mirrors. These compelling and revealing images can offer a widening of the dramatic experience, giving us sights generally hidden away and helping us better understand the worlds beyond the polished product audiences are presented with. One instance of his photography shattering this managed illusion involves a large-scale (and for now, unnamed) theatre production. Every evening, the show sees two women sink below the stage with the help of a trapdoor. Only, it doesn’t lower them completely out of view, so they must bend their knees and remain hidden until the curtain falls. Kelsey photographed the crouching pair chatting inside this peculiar space, as they wait for the scene’s end. His wider portfolio also extends to shots captured during his tenure on TV. There’s one image which documents an incident on the set of Doctors when a snow machine went out of control. The cast are stood covered in snow, roaring with laughter. “It’s stuff like that which is lovely to share. And hopefully it will make people smile.” Ian Kelsey’s exhibition of backstage photography is in the Theatre Royal Brighton’s Phipp’s Room for the next nine months. The Rise And Fall Of Little Voice comes to Theatre Royal Brighton on Mon 25 - Sat 30 April.

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1. WATER TANK. An actor is ‘wrapped’ after spending all day submerged in a water tank. 2. TRAP DOOR. Chicago. The two actors playing Roxy and Velma have to ‘simulate’ the lift taking them down by bending their knees very slowly at the end of the show. They then have to hide in this position from the audience while the band plays the show out and the fire curtain comes in. 3. CAROLINE QUENTIN. On Blue Murder the main cast would all stay in the same apartments and every night we would sit and cram lines for the next day. Well, when I say cramming lines I really mean drinking red wine and laughing. A lot. 4. SNOW JOKE. This shot pretty much sums up what it’s like to work on the BBC’s Doctors. Absolute chaos, but what a laugh to work on. A snow machine on location had gone crazy and just wouldn’t stop, covering Dido Miles (left) and Sarah Moyles. In the background the crew are showing great sympathy. 5. RESTING ROXY. I have several shots of different actresses playing Roxy in this position. It was taken after one of Roxy’s big dance routines. The floor seems to be where they need to rest. www.iankelseyphotography.co.uk www.atgtickets.com/theatre-royal-brighton

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LOCAL DESIGNERS’ SPOTLIGHT, HASTINGS Hastings has been developing an impressive creative scene over the past decade. With many comparing it to Brighton in the eighties and nineties, it hosts a range of designers, creators and curators from eclectic vintage and antique shops to quirky restaurants and cafés. We shed a spotlight on a few of the local designers based in this bustling seaside town.

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Fashion designers Anna & Lilly are the team behind Afri-Co-Lab, a community interest company based on the seafront in St Leonards. The pair draw on their Ugandan cultural heritage, the seaside town and sustainability to create workshops, educational programmes and creative events for artists in East Sussex. Afri-Co-Lab is built on the cultural mash-up of Ugandan and British culture, celebrating and promoting positive attitudes towards Uganda, countries of the African continent and the African Diaspora community in East Sussex. Find them at afri-co-lab.org

Bramwell Cole is the brainchild of Kate Bramwell Cole, who has been selling her original designs in her shop at 40 Normans Street, St Leonards over the last five years. Cole studied fashion at Salisbury Art College and moved to Hastings in 2010. She focuses on re-using, recycling and dyeing. She designs and makes all garments herself, with a beautiful old sewing machine in the back of the shop. Cole reworks fabrics into angular, original designs using a collage of ideas, memories, shapes and silhouettes. Cole uses a variety of new and recycled materials with an emphasis on sustainability, both in the sourcing and manufacturing of each item. The shop stocks original ceramics and perfume oils, both made at her studio at home. facebook.com/bramwellcoleshop

DEBORAH BOWNESS Deborah Bowness is an artist and designer who has been making and exhibiting wallpaper since 1999. Her work is permanently exhibited in many institutions from around the world, including the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; Museum of Fine Arts, Houston; Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester; and Musée des Arts Decoratifs, Paris. Bowness grew up in Yorkshire and today lives in Hastings where she has set up a print room, designing and making wallpapers. Bowness has produced an extensive range of wallpaper designs and aims for the wallpaper to be a piece of art, deliberately shunning repeat patterns and intending for it to interact playfully with the other objects in the room and not dominate the surrounding environment. You can find her at deborahbowness.com

OLIVIA MORRIS AT HOME Based in Hastings, Olive Morris’ unique collection of house shoes are designed to bring some glamour into your home. The collection includes bubblegum pink and green velvet slippers alongside antique linen and gingham robes. They are designed in the UK and made in Spain. Find them at oliviamorrisathome.com

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WARP AND WEFT Named after the two basic components used to turn thread and yarn into fabric, Warp and Weft offers a range of handmade clothes, bags and shoes from their shop in Hastings’ Old Town. Founder, Leida Nassir-Pour along with head tailor Brett Isherwood create elegant designs which stand the test of time. The woollen waistcoats, linen suits and leather bags all draw on bygone eras. Find them at warpandweftoldtown.com or 68A George Street, Hastings.

LA LA ROOKH Anna Winston is a sewing teacher and costume maker based in Hastings and makes quirky designs using vintage fabrics and sustainably sourced materials. The school was founded in 2010 by Anna, who studied Fine Art at Brighton University and has twenty years’ experience in costume design, including for some iconic West End productions like The Lion King, Dreamgirls and The King and I. La La Rookh offers the opportunity to create your own designs yourself from their studio in Rose Cottage in Hastings. The school offers many classes from how to set a sleeve, to getting to grips with seams and stitches. You can also buy patterns from Anna, to make yourself or to a ‘bring your own project’ class. lalarookhschoolofsewing.com

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“If I could only pick one thing, the sense of community,” Tom Kerridge is contemplating what visitors will find at his free-wheeling food festival. Now taking a delectable range of sights, sounds and tastes to nine towns across the UK, the event is set for its biggest year yet. “I love just how local Pub in the Park is, and that you can come along to your closest park with a couple of mates and have a cracking time! I can’t wait to come to Brighton and meet everyone and cook with some incredible local chefs as well.” It started five years ago in his hometown of Marlow, intended as an excellent way to reach new audiences and create a sociable experience around great food and fantastic music. “Since then, it has just boomed into this incredible event, which I’m so proud of. It clearly seems to have hit the right note with people, and I absolutely love seeing everyone having a great time and trying some stellar food.” For 2022, everything starts in Marlow in May, before heading to Wimbledon, Warwick, Bath, Dulwich, Tunbridge Wells, Chiswick and St Albans, before finishing off with a bang in Brighton’s

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Preston Park on Fri 16 – Sun 18 Sept. His skills in the kitchen have made him a household name. Training under the nation’s finest chefs, he went on to open his own places to wide acclaim. With new takes on some classic dishes, he won the main course section of BBC’s Great British Menu in both 2010 and 2011 and has now returned as part of the judging panel. The TV appearances snowballed in recent years, including him co-presenting Food and Drink, along with delighting foodies on Tom Kerridge’s Proper Pub Food, Spring Kitchen with Tom Kerridge, Bake Off: Crème de la Crème, The Food Detectives, The Best of British Takeaways and Lose Weight and Get Fit with Tom Kerridge. Somehow, the multi-award-winning chef found time to also open the Michelinstarred The Coach, Kerridge’s Bar & Grill, at the Corinthia Hotel in Westminster, and The Bull & Bear at Manchester’s Stock Exchange Hotel, as well as working with British Airways on a range of menus. He must be doing something which engages with and inspires people and as if he’s not

busy enough, he’s recently been using this considerable platform to evolve conversations and attitudes around food. He says tasty food is all about moderation. You can enjoy that burger and fries on a Friday night, while still being careful over the weekend. It comes down to balance. Shows like BBC Two’s Tom Kerridge: Lose Weight For Good have demonstrated that looking after yourself doesn’t mean having a bland diet. His Full Time meals campaign with Marcus Rashford MBE went some way to highlight critical issues about child food poverty and platform the Healthy Start Scheme, which assists people in buying healthy foods and obtaining free vitamins. “It’s primarily driven on Instagram. It allows us to create some really exciting content that followers can engage with but that also has a really important message behind it.” Last year he helped create a series of short films to raise awareness and funds for those most in need during the pandemic. Save the Children had been collaborating with communities to establish families’ greatest needs. This found that school closures,

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job losses and economic hardship had hugely impacted youngster’s learning, especially amongst low-income families. Kerridge helped create cooking videos. Little Discoveries sought to get kids making simple, but delicious, meals at home. These also encourage people to donate to Save the Children’s Emergency Grants programme, which provides advice and resources to support healthier development for children, such as supermarket food vouchers, essential household items and books. The hospitality sector was especially impacted by the pandemic, and Kerridge says the experience offered a steep learning curve. “It was new territory for us all. We are lucky to have a very loyal and regular customer base in Marlow, which helped during the lockdown.” While his kitchens may have been closed to the public, he used the time to create Meals from Marlow, a project which has now served over 134,000 tasty meals. It was in recognition of the support his pubs had received from locals in Marlow. During lockdown, there were several issues facing the community. He heard that staff at Slough’s Wexham Park Hospital were working 18-hour shifts, all while eating from vending machines finding only empty shelves in the supermarkets. Kerridge, along with Andy Agar, Chris Hughes and the teams at his The Hand and Flowers and The Coach pubs set up a Go Fund Me page and established a ready-meal delivery service for medical and keyworkers. “I’m very proud of it and it shows how strong local communities can be when times are hard. The industry has had to face some really tough challenges in terms of making their businesses more efficient, looking for ways to save money and retain staff as well as work closely with suppliers

who are going through similar difficulties, it’s about keeping the relationships strong and working through it together.” What started as a short-term response for staff at Wexham Park, Wycombe General Hospital, Maidenhead’s The Link Foundation and Marlow Parish Council, has now transformed into an independent charity, which continues to assist those in need. Now all the Covid restrictions have lifted, there’s a new energy flowing through the food scene. People are appreciating hospitality again and embracing its ability to bring friends and family together for drinks or dining. “I hope it will be a summer of people really supporting their local pubs, restaurants and cafes where they can.” Much of the sector overcame the pandemic’s challenges. Businesses have learned to be adaptable, and increasingly recognise that customers have evolving tastes and needs. There’s more focus than ever on the source and sustainability of what we eat, and this could provide opportunities for everyone – from chefs to local suppliers. “Customers are much more aware and interested in where their food comes from, how it gets from pasture to plate and that’s a good thing. It has been great to see the rise of small cottage industry food businesses too, as people have discovered they don’t want that office job anymore and they want to follow their passions.” Another major factor on pubs and hospitality is the influence of technology on how we discover and learn about food. Or even get it onto a plate. “It’s been huge, from apps allowing people to order takeaway and delivery from a click on their phones, to people checking the social media of a pub or restaurant before they look at the website. Social media is a great way of connecting directly to your guests, engaging with them and sharing content.” Kerridge has

played a leading role in removing barriers to experiencing exceptional cuisine, as well as the widening cultural reassessment of the iconic British boozer. The pub industry has seen tectonic shifts in recent years, and there’s significant innovation in the face of demanding circumstances. Creating a friendly atmosphere and offering superb food is just one of the ways pubs are breaking from the past. Back home in Buckinghamshire, Kerridge opened The Hand & Flowers in 2005. The first pub ever awarded two Michelin Stars, disputing the notion that great food is only for an urban elite. “Thirty years ago, you wouldn’t have expected a pub to have a Michelin Star,” he tells me. “Now, the landscape is very different. It’s no longer about white tablecloths and a suited sommelier, just great cooking. Whether that’s a British pub classic like fish and chips or a great burger, it’s a focus on the quality of food.” Since the smoking ban, and under increased pressure from supermarkets, pubs have realised they need to offer something which you can’t get at home. Broadly, the days of moody and perfunctory drinking holes has long gone. You’re now more likely to find a bright and airy local, with a family-friendly atmosphere, at the end of your street. Huge numbers of pubs are realising the possibilities inherent with offering great food and creating a welcoming space for the entire community. This new attitude is where Pub In The Park finds its core ethos. A colourful celebration of the best in food, drink, music and socialising, Pub in the Park welcomed over 130,000 visitors last year making this the biggest festival tour of its kind in the UK. It brings together everything that is brilliant about modern British pub philosophy. When it hits Brighton’s Preston Park in September, it’ll present an incredible

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line-up of chefs, including the hottest new names in the restaurant world, muchloved TV favourites, and highly-acclaimed Michelin Starred legends. Food is all about the communication, and it’s events like this which help spread ideas and insight. “I love getting together with my chef pals and chatting about all the stuff we’re making at the time. That’s partly what inspired Pub in the Park, loads of different chefs with varying cuisines all getting together in one place to try out their amazing food.” For the peckish, there’s award-winning pubs and restaurants doing pop-ups, demos and a dedicated Kids Area. There are also bars serving anything from cocktails to the finest fizz, spirits to wines and an enormous selection of beers. For those inspired by the afternoon, there’ll be an artisan food market and shopping village. There’s also plenty of food for the soul, with some of Britain’s finest music acts performing over the weekend. From club-classics to classic indie, the delights include 80s electro-pop pioneers The Human League, the hugely influential Soul II Soul Soundsystem and chart-topping local hero, Russell Small. Joining them is impeccable pop/rock from Mel C, the fantastic Toploader and dance music legends, Basement Jaxx. Stereo MCs, silky-smooth soul with Gabrielle, catchy guitar antics from Dodgy and Craig Charles with the finest in soul and funk. The pub industry has been undergoing a revolution during the last decade, whether that’s with the way it views food offerings, the introduction of craft beers, embracing a wider variety of drinks and providing a more inclusive environment. And it seems like this new and innovative approach will continue. Kerridge says he’s still learning and evolving, both professionally and personally. “I learn new stuff every day. You have to be open to it to grow as a person and I don’t think you are ever too old to learn something new, it’s about your mental attitude to things.” He’s the walking definition of a modern super-chef, reflecting the palates of a nation which has finally woken up to the joys of fantastic cuisine. Whether it’s opening new eateries, appearing on TV or starting a new initiative, he seems to be doing exciting things all the time. But I start wondering if wrangling all the different elements for a festival is like running a frenetic kitchen? “It can be, running a pub or restaurant is like captaining a pirate ship. Lots of different people from all walks of life are thrown together to create something amazing. Pub in the Park is a bigger version of that… a fleet of pirate ships that sail around the country!” Tom Kerridge will be appearing at Pub in the Park Festival when it comes to Brighton’s Preston Park on Fri 16 - Sun 18 Sept. Tickets and further info available at: www.pubintheparkuk.com/brighton

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If you’ve been to a gig in the last year, with fans thrashing around a sweaty venue, a crowd full of friendly faces and a band you went home to look up immediately, chances are you were at a Sugar Free show. Sugar Free is a label and promotions company set up by Chris Childs, whose growing DIY punk empire, now much adored by Brighton’s music community, started out of necessity. “I actually started promoting shows back in 2010 with my friend Aaron Fitchett. We were in a band together and found it difficult to get shows as we were new to Brighton. Basically, we started putting on our own band and our mates’ bands, and it grew from there. We were booking ourselves because nobody else wanted to! That was under the name Danger Music. When that band split up, I had started working at Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar (RIP) and so it just made sense for me to keep putting on shows. Hence changing it to Sugar Free!” Chris also started Sugar Free out of a love of musical community, of bands looking after each other and the ethos of the DIY scene. “I think I’ve always been excited by the DIY approach to music. I’ve been playing in bands since I was 14, and I’ve always been really into making things happen, meeting new people and helping out other musicians in the same position. From being in a band myself, I like to think I know what bands expect from a show, and try to give them a good experience. Having worked in venues, I’ve worked with a lot of promoters too, and over the years learnt the ins and outs, the dos and don’ts. I guess the main inspiration to do it is meeting so many passionate people in music – whether that’s people in bands, promoters, venues around the country. Live music means so much to so many people at so many different levels, and it’s really nice to feel like a small part of that.”

RECORDS

The plan was always to release records, but “working in venues for years and creating quite a strong network of bands, it naturally first fell into being a promotion platform.” That said, for Chris, a band’s live ability and charisma is integral to what they can do on record. “I love a lot of energy with a live performance, and artists that clearly have fun doing what they do. I’m also a sucker for a sick drummer. I really think if you’ve got a tight, solid drummer you’re onto a winner. I play guitar and sing, but I do really think a lot of what I listen to is based strongly on sick drums and a good vocalist. Also, good vocal harmonies are always a winner for me.’ Sugar Free’s first release of 2022 comes from BN1 favourites All Better, whose altpunk bangers made them a must-see Brighton live band. “I’m really excited to be releasing the upcoming debut album from All Better. We’re putting it out on a tasty cola bottle green 12” vinyl, and I can confirm it looks and sounds incredible. Very proud of it – it’s scary and exciting and it’s coming on the 6th May!” For Sugar Free, the vinyl coincides with what he considers a tipping point in the industry, where independent artists must continue by necessity. “Having the last year or so shrouded with uncertainty, it’s been a nightmare for musicians, venues, labels and anyone within music. Obviously, it’s been a rough time for everyone, I just think people really need new music and live shows in their lives. We’ve had a bleak couple of years, and the world still feels like a mess. I think people need some sort of positivity and escape, whether that be listening to a new record or going to a show.”

Naturally, Chris has his finger on the pulse of Brighton’s live scene, and he’s notorious for watching every band that crosses his path, so it made sense to talk new music recommendations. “There are so many

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great bands in Brighton at the moment, it’s quite hard to name just a few! I’ve got a lot of love for Cutting Ties, I Feel Fine, Regal Cheer, Couples Therapy, Making Friends, Chalk Hands, Buds (one of them lives in Brighton now – does that qualify?), they’re all killing it. I’ve also had quite a few fairly new bands play shows who have been really cool; Daga, Ranganasher, Madeline North all worth checking out! Oh, and DITZ are doing BITZ.” And live? “I had the pleasure of working at Bad Pond Festival last September and have to say there were so many sick bands on that bill. I absolutely loved Delta Sleep in particular, they were incredible. Seeing so many good bands on one bill was great. Also, my other band H_ ngm_n played with Brutalligators in London and they played their album in full which was incredible. Loved it.” As with most DIY scenes, it’s the people who love the music enough to keep going through thick and thin that make them the inspiring communities they often are. Similarly, for Sugar Free, the future is just about cultivating the music, and more of it. “I’d love to be able to put out more music and focus on the label side of things a bit more,” Chris says, “the All Better release has been an adventure, and as stressful and nerve-racking as it’s been, I would love to be able to release more stuff. I’ve got a load of cool shows lined up for the rest of the year too, with more bands coming from overseas, so I’m excited for those! Hopefully, I can keep doing more now things seem to be returning to some sort of normality!” INSTA: sugarfreeuk WEB: linktr.ee/sugarfreeuk

DINER

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Brighton’s Diner have announced their debut album Fold. Strong in the spirit of the unconventional, but with a taste for eerie, Lynchian aesthetics and a penchant for a good hook, it’s a guaranteed instant hit with connoisseurs of the alternative. The band describe the album as a paradox of sorts, as lead singer Clark explains: “We’re interested in creating music that’s textured and layered. We like driving, pulsing rhythms and unconventional but catchy hooks.” Equally, there’s an overarching sense of well-structured minimalism, with clinically hypnotic beats and rhythms, and deliciously spacious soundscapes. For the listener, what’s immediately evident is the band’s sense of craft and intense musicality; however there is, underneath it all, a starkly personal narrative. The alien soundscapes and angular minimalism provide an accompaniment to rich, existential lyrics that explore themes of loss, pain, anger and disappointment. As Clark expands, “The album is about men in my life that I’ve loved and lost, the men in power that are destroying every good thing that’s left, and songs about lost love and depression.” The album’s singles have been well received, with Arm The Ridge “a track about preparing for the worst in matters of love in an unpredictable world” and the crackling, oblique Glue, Love. A particular highlight is album-closer Yours, which – with its chanting vocal, weaving synths and fairground soundscapes – is reminiscent of MGMT at their most exciting and left-field. It’s an impressive debut, not least for its boldness. Diner have the ability – much like their influences in Can and Eno – to be hypnotic or switch up rhythm, explore off-kilter melodies or insert the odd homemade sonic detail that is a treat for the listener. As with many sonically satisfying albums, it’s one to be soaked up over a long evening, and then played over again. For music and the latest gig news head to www.dinerband.com

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“COME IN, COME IN AND HEAR MY HEART” KAE TEMPEST SPEAKS ABOUT SURRENDER, LOVE AND VULNERABILITY AND THEIR NEW ALBUM THE LINE IS A CURVE.

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ith three previous studio albums, three plays and five collections of poetry, Kae Tempest has made a name for themself as a thought-provoking and critically acclaimed artist. The Line Is A Curve is their fourth album. Produced by long term collaborator Dan Carey, it tackles themes of shame, anxiety, isolation and surrender as a means of exploring the cyclical nature of selfdiscovery. Speaking to BN1 Magazine over Zoom from South London, Kae Tempest has expressive eyes and speaks straight from the heart. They explain they wanted the album to be a personal experience, listened to from start to finish. It stands out from previous releases by virtue of its hopeful energy and is ambitious in its lyricism and musicality, as well as its unorthodox creative process. Kae had a clear vision for what they wanted the album to sound like and was more involved musically than in the past, attributing this clearer vision to knowing themself better. The choice of collaborators reflects this sense of growth. The album features contributions from Kevin Abstract, Grian Chatten of Fontaines DC, Lianne La Havas, Assia, Confucius MC – artists Kae has played in bands with since they were a teenager in pubs and squats of New Cross and Peckham. They wanted to pay homage to these roots in the album and acknowledge that the line is a curve: “I’m only here because I was there, and I’m still there, even though I’m here”. This communicative aspect and the contribution from other artists creates a completeness to this album that is new; Kae says their work is so often about loneliness. “This album, although it starts in the dark, in the cynical isolation of Priority Boredom, moves into a space of community as soon as we hit the second track I Saw Light with Fontaines DC frontman Grian Chatten telling his poem.” The last song Grace is slower than the others and evolves around themes of love and surrender. Kae explains they always pay particular attention to the last song as it’s the last thing they’re leaving people with: “Often, I start off pretty dark and burrow down even deeper into the depths. And then at some point, we ascend into something more uplifting, with hope for light.”

confident performance was to the person of their generation. They felt like they didn’t have to over-explain or compromise, realising that their ideas being projected onto the older and younger generations interfered with their ability to perform – whether that was a feeling of protection for the younger generation or admiration and lock-down-type fear for the 78-year-old man. This is the first album which has their face on the sleeve, and Kae says they knew from the start it was something they wanted to do. “I just had this realisation all these records that I fucking love have all got the artist on the front.” When asked about why this exposure is important, they replied “here’s my face, I’m showing you myself, come in, come in and hear my heart. You give your heart to an album. And then why would you try and hide that it’s come from you?” Putting the deepest parts of themselves into their music comes from a desire for their music to connect with people. The aim is for someone to hear it and recognise themselves, because that is what music and poetry did for them. When they felt very alone, they would read or listen to something which made them feel seen, gave them validity and made them feel less alone in the world. It’s useful to connect, “otherwise you’re just airing your dirty laundry,” they laugh. A line from Smoking goes “there can’t be healing until it’s all broken”. Asked whether life has mimicked art for this album, Kae responds that “suddenly you realise that everything you’ve been experiencing in the last day, week, month is suddenly coming out. This is the place where I process the stuff that I don’t even realise.” Kae Tempest is playing The Dome, Brighton on April 28. The album is out on April 8 on Fiction Records. Kae Tempest is playing The Dome, Brighton on 28th April. The album is out on April 8, by Fiction Records.

Grace’s softer tones reflect a moment of insight. “You get this moment of upliftment. You have this epiphany moment: ‘Let me be loved, let me be loving, let me give love, receive love’. But then it loops back around. The idea is that the line is a curve; it doesn’t matter how big an epiphany you’ve just had, you’ve got to wake up tomorrow and have it again because otherwise we are in cycle all the time.” Whilst recording The Book of Traps and Lessons, Kae discovered that having Rick Rubin in the studio gave the recording session a sense of occasion. They explained: “When I’m in communication with a person, it’s not about me or the words or my hopes for the words; it’s about this thing between you and I. There’s something else happening, which is my response to you.” For this album, they wanted the vocals to really speak to whoever encountered them. The physiological effect of having someone present whilst recording made them think about how connection changes the effect of the performance. They decided to do three takes in one day to three different generations of people. Kae laughs that today musicians are not recording on tape so it’s possible to do a verse 150 times, “but the more you do it, you just kill it, you kill them, you kill the moment, because what you’re looking for in a recording is a moment.” The chosen three ended up being a Colombian man of 78; a woman of 29, the poet Bridget Minamore, who is a good friend of Kae’s; and three young fans of 12, 15 and 16. The performance to Minamore was the one that ended up being chosen. Tempest explains that the most controlled, concise, bn1magazine.co.uk

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PLATFORM B DJ PROFILE:

ELSA MONTEITH BY THOM PUNTON

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Platform B is a not-for-profit next gen radio station broadcasting online since 2016 and on 105.5 FM and DAB across Brighton & Hove since the 1st October 2018. The station is directed by a new wave of DJs, producers and presenters who are re-imagining and diversifying the medium with an eclectic mix of music and youth programming with a studio based in Brighton’s legendary Green Door Store. Tune in and you’ll most likely hear something you’ve never heard before. It’s the perfect antidote to the bombardment of adverts, trails and predictable playlists of the other stations crowding the airwaves. This month, we spoke to Elsa Monteith, a key member of the Platform B team, about what radio means to her, what you can expect from her shows and the songs she’s been listening to at the moment. Currently, you can catch her show every third Friday of the month at 9pm.

When did you get involved with Platform B? I became involved with Platform B the year they began broadcasting on FM – ever since then, 105.5 FM has been firmly dialled into my kitchen radio and scheduled into my working week. In 2021, I was lucky enough to co-present the Platform B breakfast radio show The Rising, and have continued to develop a wonderfully rich relationship with the phenomenal community of presenters, producers, and listeners.

Have you always been interested in radio? Is DJing your main focus in life? I grew up in a busy Brighton home with a radio in every room, a familiar chatter that has formed the soundtrack to much of my childhood, adolescence, and career. Aside from moonlighting as a radio presenter, I’m currently a writer working in and around the arts and with impact-driven businesses. In terms of DJing, I haven’t got much further than the Platform B studio – I spin tracks on a tiny controller in the comfort of my sitting room, and occasionally venture out to a studio to practice on the decks, but I’m no pro. I’m gaining confidence, shaping a sound that feels familiar, fun and vibrant, and hope to be at the helm of the club CDJs in the near future!

How do you approach the relationship between you and your listeners?

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I want my show to feel natural, organic and connected. If I had it my way, I’d turn up to each listener’s house at 9pm every third Thursday of the month, pulling up a seat to the kitchen table and settling down for the evening with good friends – one hand firmly on the aux cord and the other beckoning you to pass the salt. Good radio should be intimate, informal and full of mistakes. At its source, it’s a democratic medium – everyone can listen and at no cost. Don’t underestimate audio!

samples a Weldon Irvine track called Morning Sunrise. The original is more an anthem than a song for me, a profoundly romantic ode to, well, weather. Kwákz and Namani have lifted the sample effortlessly, somehow elevating a near-perfect track with deft rap and precise beats. They’re both ones to watch.

What have you learnt doing the show? I’m constantly learning about articulation and intuition. Live radio is equal parts exciting and terrifying, with each show essentially being a one-sided conversation without any immediate feedback or response. It’s a unique mix of to-the-second planning and routine interacting with a wild unpredictability – quite literally anything could (and does) happen. I’ve learnt to be agile, trusting both the process and the producer.

Who or what has inspired you in your career? I’ve always been very connected to audio and print, but my love for writing, speaking, and listening began with my dad. He would always buy the Big Issue, one of the first prints I was introduced to that presented progressive politics accessibly, whilst supporting people at a grassroots level. I would always read John Bird’s editor’s letter, (most recently, “Bird’s Words”) and felt particularly connected to his vision – each page has purpose, depth, and humanity. Their recent rebrand is excellent. I’d love to work with them in the future.

Who’s a band/artist from Brighton to look out for at the moment?

1. Sunrise - Kwákz, Namani: This song

2. Super Bounce - Duckwrth, EARTHGANG:

I’ve always had an affinity for music videos, and whilst this one is paired back to a meagre 20 second loop, Duckwrth’s visualisers are stunning. There’s an artful quality to this track – it feels like thick acrylic paint with a warm orange palette. I recommend listening twice.

3. Free Mind - Tems: I first came across

Tems when she appeared on Wizkid’s track of the summer, Essence. Her voice is rich and melodious, with lyrics asking for both time and a free mind, both of which are often in short supply. It’s one of those tracks that melts into the percussion and backing vocals. Her whole EP is golden – I can’t skip a single song.

4. Na Hora (feat. Faktiss & Chris MC Clenny) - Sango: Da Rocinha is a sensational threepart Baile Funk EP series that never fails to get me tapping my foot. Sango is an incredibly talented producer with a prolific output and expansive discography. It’s hard not to love his sound.

5. 12.38 (feat. 21 Savage, Ink & Kadhja

Bonet) - Childish Gambino: I think Donald Glover is a renaissance man, a multihyphenate of immense talent and artistry. This track is no exception, with a running motif somehow akin to Ann Peebles’ I Can’t Stand the Rain. Wholly different, but with the same brash ambition and execution. Six and a half minutes you won’t regret.

Twang pop post-yacht-rock soft psych band Hutch are an outstanding Brighton 5-piece featuring formidable harpist Eva Lunny. They’ve just been longlisted for the Glastonbury emerging talent competition and deserve every moment of success that comes their way. I see big things for them.

What’s the vibe of your show? What kind of music do you play? I set the tone of every show by beginning with a track from the inimitable Erykah Badu, the funk and soul siren who has become my signature artist. Selfishly, I mostly play what I listen to. My tracklists are often based in UK underground rap and grime, and then span a more global scope of afrobeats. bn1magazine.co.uk

EASTER HOLIDAYS FUN

EASTER EGG HUNT

Sat 2 - Mon 18 April Drusillas Park, Alfriston Drusillas are inviting little egg-splorers to take part in their Easter Egg Hunt - raising money for their charity of the year, Wolo. Can they find the special eggs hidden around the Park? These could be hidden among the monkeys, stashed in the playground, hovering near a dinosaur, or flying high on one of our rides - find them all and solve the anagram so you can collect your choccy prize! There’s no need to book for the Easter Egg Hunt, just pick up an activity map when you arrive, pop in a minimum donation of £1 per child, and start hunting! (All proceeds will go to Wolo- who support families in Sussex affected by cancer.) The Egg Hunt is only half the fun at the Park….get nose-to-nose with 100 species of exotic animal in the zoo, go wild in indoor and outdoor adventure play areas, enjoy unlimited turns on familyfriendly rides, tip-toe among prehistoric giants, get wet in the super splash pad, be totally immersed in the new sensory play experience, and more! www.drusillas.co.uk

THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR TRAIL

Sat 2 - Sun 24 April Wakehurst, Haywards Heath Follow the transformational trail of The Very Hungry Caterpillar at Wakehurst this Easter. Based upon the timelss children’s picture book, designed, illustrated, and written by Eric Carle, this funpacked trail shows families what it takes to become a beautiful butterfly. Included with entry to the spectacular gardens at Wakehurst, with children 16 and under getting in for free, this magical, interactive adventure is packed with fun facts and wonderful surprises. There’s also early opening for Wakehurst and Kew members, and quiet sessions for those who’d prefer less hectic exploration. If this has made you peckish, there’s also the Caterpillar Picnic Scavenger Hunt Costing £4.50 per participant, which includes a prize and a Cawston Press drink, you’ll have to search for everything that ravenous caterpillar wants to eat. Can you find all ten items? www.kew.org/wakehurst

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KIDS EASTER HOLIDAY

Tues 12 – Tues 19 April Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens, Horsham The wonderful Leonardslee has taken their award-winning adult comedy shows, and reinvented them for the kids. They’ve handpicked some of the country’s leading kids entertainers to offer a fantastic range of comedy, music and magic in a variety-packed show. Suitable for all the family, visitors will also get a full access to the stunning lakes & Gardens of Leonardslee. Recently given a £50 million makeover, they offer a spectacular day out. Make sure you watch out for the wallabies. www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk

PEPPA PIG AT SEA LIFE

Sat 30 April – Sun 3 July SEA LIFE, Brighton A themed and interactive activity trail to thrill at pre-schoolers and young families, Peppa Pig joins you to explore rock pools and oceans, while making lots of animal friends along the way. Follow the interactive, immersive trail, where visitors will be tasked with several activities, from spotting seahorses and crabs to counting starfish and learning how fast sharks can swim. There will also be fun workshops where little piggies can create ocean friendship bracelets and help make a jumbo jigsaw. Guests will be able to meet Peppa, and dive into the fun of SEA LIFE, meeting some incredible creatures and discovering how to keep them safe in the sea. Post-adventure, all Peppa fans will then have the opportunity to learn about SEA LIFE’s incredible conservation programmes. For those looking for some extra fun and learning during their visit, creature cards with facts and activities will be available across the attraction and online via the SEA LIFE website. www.visitsealife.com/brighton

BACK TO LIVE

Fri 15 - Sun 24 April In a unique collaboration, four of the best independent seaside venues in Sussex are working together to produce a special season of children’s events celebrating the return of live performance. From puppets to bubbles, classic tales to clubs, internationally acclaimed and local artists there really is something for everyone in this exciting programme of events. For full listings of shows in each venue and to book tickets please visit www.backtolive.org.uk

STOMP

Until Sun 1 May The Old Market The internationally acclaimed, multi-awardwinning phenomenon is coming ‘home’, returning to Brighton & Hove, the city where it all began! This is a rae opportunity to witness the full-scale spectacle up close and personal like never before.

Show is a unique blend of magic, storytelling, and bubble art! Enjoy bouncy bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, smoke bubbles, square bubbles, giant bubbles, and even fire bubbles. Actor, storyteller, and Guinness World Recordholder, The Highland Joker is one of the top bubble artists in the world, bringing you an interactive, fun, international award-winning bubble extravaganza.

UGG ‘N’ OGG AND THE WORLD’S FIRST DOGG

Weds 13 - Thurs 14 April Komedia, Brighton Theatre Fidera Fideri presents a mind-boggling comic tale of how two hunter-gatherers palled up with some wolves and invented the dog. Join Ugg ‘n’ Ogg on their fun-packed adventure where you can expect sabre-toothed tigers, raging forest infernos, and even a time-travelling stick before you get the chance to pat the World’s First Dogg.

THE LITTLE PRINCE Sat 16 April Ropetackle, Shoreham A musical adaptation of the magical tale by French author and aviator, Antoine de SaintExupéry. Get ready for a magical journey with the Little Prince as he tells of his love for a Rose, of his friendship with a Fox, and learns that what is most important in life can only be seen with the heart. This is a mystical allegory, which poignantly broaches themes of mental health, love and mortality.

LITTLE GRIMM TALES

Sun 17 April Ropetackle, Shoreham What if the wishes were granted? What if the magic were real? Beasts and breadcrumbs, wolves and witches, frogs and fairies all join the fun in a stunning new adaptation of Grimm’s most magical tales. Join award-winning Box Tale Soup on an adventure for children aged 3+, featuring wonderful puppets, innovative theatre and spellbinding original music. Everyone knows even the wildest fairy tales hold a grain of truth… GREAT GRIMM TALES Sun 17 April Ropetackle, Shoreham Three nights to save a soul… or the Devil gets his way. A desperate man… a last-ditch deal… Some stories never die, and for you the night is just beginning. After selling out at Edinburgh Fringe 2019, Box Tale Soup and the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham present a remarkable new adaptation of Grimm’s most delicious tales. Join them for the weird and wicked, the horrible and hilarious. Behind the wildest stories hide the darkest truths.

DIG!

Sat 9 April Ropetackle, Shoreham As the sun comes up on a new day, the garden wakes up! Get ready for a gentle first theatre experience, perfect for the very young with music, rhythm and songs that you will pick up during the show and movements that are easy to join in. Set in an allotment, the story brings to life a world of growing plants, busy bugs, wriggling worms and ever-changing weather! Families sit among the planets, and children are encouraged to engage with the set, story and singing.

THE HUG

Sat 9 April Komedia, Brighton Long Nose Puppets present a brand-new show based upon the heart-warming and funny book The Hug by Eoin McLaughlin and Polly Dunbar. Starring a Hedgehog and a Tortoise both in search of a restorative hug. Facing many rejections along the way, they meet a rather scary badger, an obsessive squirrel who knows A LOT about nuts, a fabulous fox and an owl who is trying hard to be wise. A tale of hope, empathy and acceptance. Set to Tom Gray’s beautiful and witty music, the audience are invited on a journey full of fun, laughter and love…and at the end, a very special hug from the puppets.

BUBBLE SHOW

Tues 12 April Ropetackle, Shoreham Join Mr. Bubbles with his extraordinary soap bubbles in all shapes and sizes! The Bubble

SHORT STORIES TALL TALES

Fri 15 April Ropetackle, Shoreham Actress and mum Hannah Summers brings classic and modern stories to life through live performance and interactive, creative play. Adventure into stories, explore through the senses and let your little ones’ imaginations run free.

KIDZ WITH ATTITUDE

Sat 16 April Komedia, Brighton Hip Hop, Funk and Soul for kids and guardians! Kidz With Attitude is back! The daytime club for families to break out their best moves on the dancefloor. Expect DJs, dance-offs, a fullystocked bar, vinyl giveaways, soft play and face painting. Playing the classic tunes, getting the children into music and vinyl culture, and the whole family partying in the club together!

THE KISS THAT MISSED

Fri 15 - Sat 16 April Brighton Open Air Theatre The Little Prince’s goodnight kiss has gone missing. It’s escaped into the forest where it has no business to be, so the brave and fearless knight is sent on a mission to bring it back… But is he brave and fearless enough? David Melling’s delightful series of Knightly Tales is brought to life with all the charm and humour of the original stories, plus some new songs and, of course, plenty of kisses bouncing around.

OUT OF THE DEEP BLUE Fri 22 April Brighton Open Air Theatre Autin Dance Theatre’s new outdoor show Out of the Deep Blue is a tale told in two parts – an interactive promenade and a physical theatre duet – transports its audiences into another world, to tell a story about our own. Through dance, movement and masterful puppeteering, Out of the Deep Blue dives into the themes of the climate emergency and the biodiversity crisis in an outdoor spectacle featuring a 4-m tall Puppet operated by five world-class puppeteers and contemporary dancers. The show has been designed with children and family audiences in mind, and this magical story about the power of empathy and collaboration between these two beings – an ancient creature, a dispirited teen – speaks to the world at large.

SUNDAE CLUB

Sun 24 April Komedia, Brighton Over three fabulous hours of creative fun for Kids. Featuring The Bag That Went BOO!, One Bum Cinema Club, creative workshop from Pull & Pin and live music from Linos Wengara amd Zimbaremabwre Mbria Reggae Vibes. Families are welcome to bring their own picnic and yes… ice cream sundaes are available!

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EASTER FAMILY FUN

Sat 2 – Mon 18 April Hever Castle, Edenbridge The seat of the Boleyn family is helping make special memories with a range of special Easter activities. Children and their adults can take part in a free Egg hunt. Once you find the Easter eggs, write down all the answers hidden around the eggs, and you’ll receive a treat. There’s also free craft workshops or hopping op around the gardens looking for colourful carrots. Inside the Castle you can listen to an interactive audio guide which is now included in the Castle & Gardens admission price. As you wander from room to room, look out for a variety of animals which hatch from eggs. As well as Easter-themed activities, Hever Castle in spring offers a great chance to explore the stunning gardens. Enjoy a dazzling display of spring blooms from late-flowering daffodils to hyacinths, camellias and tulips. Woodland Walk will also be open so that an additional 25 acres of outside space is available to you. there’s also a chance to try and beat the Yew Maze, or www.hevercastle.co.uk

HETTY’S EASTER ADVENTURE

Sat 9 - Sun 24 April Borde Hill Garden, Haywards Heath This Easter holiday spend time together as a family for fun and nature-filled discoveries at Borde Hill Garden. Spot the signs of spring while exploring the Garden on an Easter-themed trail. Hetty the hen has lost her chicks and we need to find them in time for the Easter Parade. Follow the story trail around the Garden, reading about some of the hens and roosters who live at Borde Hill and discover what happened to the missing chicks. At the end of the trail tell the farmer your imaginary chicken name to receive a delicious treat. Spring is also a magical time to explore the Garden and Woodland, with an abundance of flowering magnolias some grown to champion trees measuring 60 feet height, camellias, hellebores, daffodils and rhododendrons. www.bordehill.co.uk

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EASTER FESTIVAL

Sun 17 – Mon 18 April Plumpton Racecourse It’s Plumpton’s biggest weekend of the year and alongside loads of fantastic family entertainment on offer, there’s high-quality action on the track - with over £220k of prize-money available over both days. There’s two exciting feature races. Easter Sunday sees the Sussex Champion Hurdle, and on Easter Monday they host the Sussex Champion Chase with the winners will having their names etched into Plumpton History. With seven races each day, Easter at Plumpton always generates a fantastic atmosphere for all the family to enjoy. Under 18s come racing free, and there are plenty of activities to keep everyone busy, including: a fun fair, horse hoppers, magician, face painting, Uptown Buskers, easter egg giveaway, Sussex Falconry and much more. www.plumptonracecourse.co.uk

FUTURE HUB

Fri 22 April 2022 One Garden, Stamner Park, Brighton Future-hub are in the business of telling stories, and this Spring they are offering workshops for 5–11-year-olds, to encourage engagement with the natural world through storytelling. The sessions include a walk in the gardens, exploring the details of plants, flowers and any creatures we might encounter, to spark the imagination, which will be followed by a voice recorded storytelling circle and character and plot development drawing session. All of this will be collated into a concertina book to take home. A link to an audio file will be sent to parents and carers, so that they can hear their child’s story, whilst viewing the finished product at home. www.onegardenbrighton.com

EASTER FESTIVAL

7 brilliant races

including the Sussex Champion Hurdle and Sussex Champion Chase

Restaurant & Hospitality options Fun Fair Food & Drink concessions 5 minute walk from mainline station

FREE ENTERTAINMENT Horse Hoppers Live Music Easter Egg Giveaway Face Painting Plus Much More

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TIPS FOR VINTAGE SHOPPING FROM THOSE INSIDE THE STORES It is no secret that Brighton is absolutely paved with vintage clothes shops. Visitors regularly take day trips to our beautiful city to parade through the lanes and graze their fingertips along the clothing rails which crowd the narrow streets. On an occasional afternoon off, I find myself drifting into these clothing stores simply to admire the collections from multiple decades and eras. When it comes to shopping vintage though, it can be overwhelming. The endless rails and abundance of pieces to choose from, with no consistent theme or aesthetic, can feel like a minefield. However, living in Brighton, it feels like a betrayal to not make the most of these treasure troves scattered around the city, especially considering we should all be making an effort to shop more sustainably and ethically. On a mission to make sustainable and vintage shopping feel less overwhelming, I took myself into Brighton’s lanes and asked store assistants their best tips, tricks and advice. Courtney at Beyond Retro gives the best starter advice: “just dive in!” She tells me that the key to vintage shopping is to go digging, because you can find some real hidden gems amongst the mass of clothes. She manages to convince me that the hunt is worth it. Looking around Beyond Retro, there are fedora hats on display, silver boob tubes on the edge of a rail, and fluffy sequined dresses popping out from the tightly packed rails. The fabulous thing about vintage shops is that some of the clothing is absolutely outrageous

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and so fun, but you never know what you might find beneath the random concoction of clothing. You might even surprise yourself and decide that something beyond your usual taste is exactly what your wardrobe is missing! Every piece of clothing has a story. Courtney describes it immaculately by saying that “vintage is old, but still as beautiful now as it was back then.” Even if you don’t find a piece of clothing aesthetically pleasing, it is the sense of story that each item holds that gives vintage shopping a feeling of experience. She continues: “Vintage shopping is bringing back an era.” Fittingly, as I left Beyond Retro, two customers walked in and person A said, “Do you know what this is?” To which person B responded, “old stuff.” A short but sweet introduction to vintage. Someone with very passionate opinions on this is Tristan from Jackalope. He says that vintage shops are a way to “revisit history”. He talks to me about the cultural and historical significance of clothes, even hypothesising that one day they may be considered antiques. Tristan is clearly a well-researched individual when it comes to the world of sustainability. He tells me about the ethical and sustainable benefits to shopping vintage as opposed to highstreet brands. All pieces at Jackalope have been previously owned, so they are reusing historical items, instead of adding to the issue of mass production.

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All of what Tristan tells me is genuinely very captivating. He even points out a pair of dungarees and is able to assure me that the person who made them was paid fairly. “Vintage is about sustainability and ethics,” he summarises. I ask if he is pro customising vintage clothing or whether we should respect the authenticity of the pieces. His advice is to try and find pieces of clothing with less cultural or historical value to customise. He observes that the owner can do whatever they want to the item, as it’s an inanimate object, but proceeds to tell me what he saw as a tragic story of a friend of his who decided to cut up an original Metallica t-shirt. The moral of the story there, as I understood it, is that customisation can, if you’re not careful, be like damaging history. Back to Courtney from Beyond Retro. She encourages that “if you’ve got the talent then customise away!” She tells me about a varsity jacket that she has bought and wants to add badges to, because it is just a plain jacket. Customisation can be a fun way to make vintage clothing more personal and to your taste, while still being sustainable. Courtney continues, “that item of clothing has become yours and you are just giving it another life.” Whether that new life is simply being owned and worn by someone else, or whether that piece is given a whole new identity, is completely up to you. Speaking of the personalisation of clothing, I ask Claire from Independent Rag what is one piece of clothing, in her opinion, that everyone should have in their wardrobe. She very validly responds, “it is hard to speak for everyone,” because clothing is such a personal and independent commodity. She does tell me however that she is always in skinny jeans. I believe a good pair of jeans will forever be timeless. Everyone has their favourite pair of jeans; or their comfiest pair of jeans (the ones which are faded but you can’t bear the thought of chucking them out); or their ‘smart’ jeans. Jeans hold so much identity, so if you want a very decent pair of jeans you can depend on, why not find a vintage pair? Claire has also bought three coats recently, stressing the importance of investing in a good coat for the wInter months. In agreement with this is Georgina from To Be Worn Again. “I think fur coats are fabulous,” she declares. “They look good on guys and girls, and can keep you so warm”. A good quality, stunning fur coat can be pretty expensive though, so I ask Georgina if vintage shopping always has to break the bank. The answer is a confident no. She admits that vintage shopping can be expensive if you are looking for something particular and specific. To go back to Tristan’s point earlier, something with cultural and historical value will have a steeper price tag. Shopping vintage doesn’t always have to be expensive though. Georgina tells me that To Be Worn Again currently has a 50% off sale on all clothing, so you can find items for as cheap as a fiver.

A great alternative to vintage shops are charity shops. “If you’ve got the time to go hunting at charity shops and car boot sales, you can find some really good pieces,” Claire tells me. “The good thing about the vintage shops in Brighton is it’s like someone has dug through the charity shops already and is presenting to you all the good stuff.” Courtney also suggests that charity shops may be a good place to begin if you are new to shopping more sustainably, also because charity shops are generally cheaper. With proceeds going to good causes too, charity shopping is unarguably ethical.

Today, meeting Tristan, Georgina, Claire and Courtney, I gained a whole new appreciation for vintage clothing and exploring their shops rebirthed a love for fashion and reignited a desire to appreciate materialism in a sustainable manner. Next time I have an urge to go on a shopping spree, I will give myself the day to dig into rails and dive into shops with an open mind. I may not find what I need or want, but instead find a gem on a rail which is full of culture. Vintage shopping is a whole experience: you interweave yourself between decades and imagine the type of people that used to wear the clothing – clothing which now finds itself embedded in the heart of our lanes.

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brighton & hove Culture Picks

Until 24 Apr

UNDER A BLUE SKY Phoenix Art Space, Brighton

Until 8 May

A LIFE IN PHOTOGRAPHY

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery

Until 04 Sept

THE MAKING OF TATTY DEVINE Hove Museum & Art Gallery

This is the result of Alan Payler winning first prize at Outside In’s national exhibition Environments, with a piece made in felt tip pen titled The Garden. Now he exhibits with members of Darlington’s Community Art Project, a studio for adults with learning disabilities where much of his artwork was created.

A retrospective exhibition of US-born Sussex-based photographer, Marilyn Stafford. It presents the most comprehensive display of her work to date. Her portfolio spans four decades and celebrity portraits, fashion shoots, street photography and reportage capturing everyone from Einstein and Édith Piaf, to Indira Gandhi and Joanna Lumley.

Tatty Devine’s statement jewellery disrupted the fashion world, producing unique designs which tell stories and generate conversation. This new exhibition considers the power of creativity and innovative British design and making, alongside the glamour and humour that they’ve become known for.

TECH NOIR 02 Apr The WaterBear

KATHERINE RYAN 09 Apr Brighton Centre

12 - 16 Apr

Tech-noir Club start 2022 with a bang, bringing their renowned party notices to Brighton’s coolest new venue. Putting the WaterBear’s awesome system, through its paces will be Nick Hook, Brody, Tony Waller and Lidia De Luca, serving up the finest underground and tech house for an upfor-it crowd.

Ryan makes a welcome return with her brand-new live show, Missus. Having previously denounced partnership, Katherine has married her first love, accidentally. A lot has changed for everyone and we can look forward to hearing her hilarious new perspectives on life, love, and being a Missus.

Olivier Award winning Patricia Hodge and the legendary Nigel Havers take on one of Norl Coward’s finest works. Elyot and Amanda were once married, but now find themselves on honeymoons with new partners, in the same French Riviera hotel. Their horror evaporates and soon they are sharing cocktails…

14 Apr

CRAZY P SOUNDSYSTEM Concorde

English Disco Lovers are joining Brighton Music Conference to welcome back the legends of UK House and Disco. The Crazy P Soundsystem will be joined by funky DJ collective Soul Casserole, EDL resident DJ Sam Moffett, BMC resident Billy Mauseth, Loft 55 clothing company for this monster party!

15 Apr

FARMAGEDDON 6 Komedia, Brighton

Brighton’s most iconic (and only) barnyardthemed rave is again. DJ Pewtwo, Royal Tweedy, DJ Gaylord, Vascha, Ifelayo, Alik, Grainne Nerves and X0Meg will be grabbing their decks. Expect to hear the most banging mix of hard dance, donk, nightcore and farmstyle. Do-si-doing entirely optional. 20 Apr

JOHN HEGLEY Komedia, Brighton

14 Apr

ED GAMBLE Brighton Dome Concert Hall

RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE UK TOUR 15 Apr Brighton Centre

TEST MATCH SPECIAL LIVE 19 Apr Brighton Dome Concert Hall

The best of Drag Race UK season 2 hits Brighton, with massive production values and unbeatable fierceness. This glittering occasion promises winner Lawrence Chaney, alongside A’Whora, Asttina Mandella, Bimini Bon-Boulash, Cherry Valentine, Ellie Diamond, Ginny Lemon, Joe Black, Sister Sister, Tayce, Tia Kofi and Veronica Green.

Cricket legends Phil Tufnell and Jonathan Agnew, along with special guest Steven Finn, take you inside the famous TMS commentary box and share memories from their international playing careers. That pair have amazing stories of life as players and now as commentators, from Barbados to Birmingham and Christchurch to Kolkata.

24 Apr

SIMON BRODKIN Komedia, Brighton

22 Apr

27 Apr

This immersive performance honours the civil rights movement both here in the UK and in the USA.An incredible live band play protest anthems, alongside imagery from the esteemed Charlie Phillips and young photographer Shaïny Vilo, and impactful monologues from young Black British voices.

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Komedia, Brighton

Acerbic, contentious and revelatory, the sublimely brilliant Scott Capurro claims that he’s avoided contracting HIV by telling unsavoury jokes in every English-speaking country. Now he wheels out all the jokes he’s written during the Pandemic, which isn’t limited to his explanation as to why he got Covid.

The world-famous prankster, and creator of the hugely popular Lee Nelson, is back on stage with the suitably tiled new show, Troublemaker. He explores what it’s like to be chased by Trump’s bodyguards, making the police laugh when being arrested, being outed as a Jew by the KKK.

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SCOTT CAPURRO’S DOG AND PONY SHOW

The co-host of the award-winning podcast Off Menu with James Acaster and Taskmaster champion recently saw his solo comedy special Blood Sugar doing some tidy business on Amazon Prime. Now his new show, Electric, sees him ready to flick the switch on another night of attention seeking.

The immeasurably talented poet and comedian presents a new show packed with whimsey and wordplay. Drawings of Dromedaries (and Other Creatures) offers new pieces and species, and a batch selected from his extensive back catalogue. A performance devised to suit adults, but of interest to some nine-year-olds. FREEDOM ROAD: RE-IMAGINED

14 Apr

PRIVATE LIVES Theatre Royal Brighton

DOM JOLY

Komedia, Brighton

Aside from mercilessly pranking people on TV, Joly is an accomplished travel writer. He’ll be talking about his exploits as a seeker of dangerous regions. From North Korea to Chernobyl, he’s visited some of the most unusual places on the planet – and looked for an old school mate.

25 - 30 THE RISE AND FALL OF LITTLE VOICE Apr Theatre Royal Brighton Jim Cartwright’s Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama has turned into an international hit. North Yorkshire 1992. Little Voice is unassuming life, seeking joy from music’s most iconic singers, whilst he morther prefers the sound of her own voice, indulging in a life of booze, cheap thrills and seedy men.

OH MY GOD! IT’S THE CHURCH 30 Apr Concorde 2 Party is the new praising, where you’ll be baptised in absinthe and made to dance with the devil himself. This church service features the best soul, blues and disco tunes, fronted by Rev Michael Alabama Jackson. By the end you’ll be on your knees praying for more.

15 Apr29 May

JOURNEYS FROM AN ABSENT PRESENT TO A LOST PAST

Fabrica, Brighton

Fabrica and Brighton Festival co-present a series of artworks by Syrian born, US-based architect and artist Mohamad Hafez. Shown for the first time in the UK, these Intricate, tiny dioramas of streetscapes and rooms of Damascus reflect on the devastation of the city during the Syrian war. Strongly nostalgic and politically charged they capture the magnitude of the devastation and poignantly expose the fragility of human life. Hafez’s initial motivation for his work was homesickness. Moving to the USA on a single-entry visa to study architecture, he couldn’t return to his home country. He decided to conjure it through his art by drawing on memories and sketches made whilst there to recreate in the architecture and street scenes of his home city of Damascus. This landmark show seeks to humanise the word ‘refugee’ and remind us of Syria’s rich cultural history, which is being eradicated through war.

RED GUITARS 28 Apr Green Door Store, Brighton

SQUIRREL FLOWER 24 Apr Green Door Store, Brighton

One of the finest and most successful bands to come out of Hull - have reunited. Marking 40 years since the release of their totemic first single, Good Technology, which saw the Yorkshire alternative/rock outfit begin their assault on the charts. Forging a unique mix of infectious rock and African rhythms, the band quickly earned support from contemporaries and tastemakers.

Ella Williams’s heart-rending sophomore album Planet (i) is a love letter to disaster in every form imaginable. As she rides from melancholy to jubilance to complete emotional devastation over the course of 12 songs, Squirrel Flower reveals a bright and uncompromising vision, confident in her powers of self-healing and growth. It’s compelling stuff from this enormously talented singer/songwriter.

20 Apr

DARWIN DEEZ Concorde 2, Brighton

Darwin Deez’s eponymous debut album was met with universal praise from international media with its wonderfully off-kilter vibe and ingenious lyrics. Recorded in the singer’s apartment using only a PC and cheap microphone, he was the original indie ‘bedroom’ artist. Now they celebrate the 10th (and a bit) anniversary of the release by forming the entire work in full.

SPACEY JANE 21 Apr Patterns, Brighton Australia’s ARIA winners Spacey Jane have a huge year ahead of them, with dates across the world and their second album, Here Comes Everybody, dropping in June. The indie rockers are riding high after the massive success of their debut album Sunlight, which provided a surprise megahit with Booster Seat - notching over 125m streams is not to be sniffed at…

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London Culture Picks

04 Apr

AGNES NUNES Jazz café

Agnes Nunes emerged in 2019 as one of Brazil’s biggest musical revelations of the year. As a teenager, she started by posting homemade videos with voice and keyboard and caught the attention of some of Brazil’s most important musicians such as Dj Alok, Xamã and Sango.

06 Apr

STEAMDOWN WEEKLY Matchstick Pie house, Deptford

Get down there early (around 6) to wait along with many others for this extraordinary, unmissable jazz collective. Drink, dance or even play (if you’re good enough) with some of the most innovative and talented jazz musicians in the country.

09 Apr

DIALLED IN EartH Hackney

Celebrating the South Asian underground, Dialled In are headed to EartH this April, with a full venue takeover, featuring 30 artists performing across three stages, DJs, live acts and art installations – along with an after party at our sister venue Village Underground.

13 Apr

MADISON BEER O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Madison Beer is an American singer and songwriter. Born in New York, she began posting covers to YouTube in early 2012. Beer gained substantial media coverage when Justin Bieber posted a link to one of her covers. She released her debut single, “Melodies”, in 2013.

22 Apr

CRAIG REVEL HORWOOD Beck Theatre, Hayes

The star of BBC1’s Strictly Come Dancing is taking to the road with his debut solo tour! Join Craig as he talks about his life from Australia to the West End to Strictly, reveals a wealth of backstage gossip with his trademark wit and candour, and gives a very special performance of some of the music which has been the soundtrack to his career.

27 Apr

JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ Roundhouse

With three solo albums, worldwide tours and some billion streams under his belt, José González has definitely made a name for himself with his warm, intimate voice and tender harmonies, underlined by a dextrously plucked Spanish guitar and muted percussion.

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05 Apr

THE WESTBURY SESSIONS Freedom Press Bookshop

London’s monthly open mic for political poetry and spoken word, upstairs from the UK’s oldest anarchist bookshop. BYOB. Reserve a performance slot via Instagram message or email, or sign up on the night. Instagram: @westburysessions

07 Apr

MEZERG AT EARTH O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire

Amazing multi-talented instrumentalist Mezerg is a pioneer of modern music technology and one of the most creative musicians you’re likely to come across. Hands and feet linked to his instrument, he makes electronic music from unexpected elements, with rhythms that ranged from funk to acid techno, improvising with keyboards, effects pedals.

10 Apr

MYTHIC LONDON SUPER-WALK

Treadwells, Bloomsbury

05 - 30 April

BOURGEOIS & MAURICE Soho Theatre

Cult cabaret superstars Bourgeois & Maurice are back with a spectacular new show that puts the FUN back into our fundamentally pointless existence... Life-affirmingly demented, this brand-new show is a high-energy homage to hedonism in all its filthy, fabulous glory.

08 Apr

JOHN BISHOP The O2 arena

Comedy superstar John Bishop is coming to The O2 with his highly anticipated brand-new stand up show – Right Here, Right Now. This will be John’s eighth stand up show and it is shaping up to be his best yet. It will see him performing across the UK, Ireland, America, Canada and Europe. He can’t wait to be back on the road again!!

12 Apr

FOLK OF THE ROUND TABLE Matchstick Pie house Theatre,

Caroline Wise leads a three-hour walking journey through a forgotten London that lies beneath the streets and only occasionally peeps out between modern buildings. Stories of the gods, goddesses, and foundation legends are retold, revealing a cohesive mythology linking the places where myth and history meet.

Come down for Pies, Folk, Beer, and Candles! A ‘round table’ of enthusiasts and musicians. If you play/sing recite poetry or just love folk music and traditions then pick up your instrument, warm up your voice or oil your drinking arm and get down!

13 April

21 Apr

JOOLS HOLLAND’S BOOGIE WOOGIE

Boisdale of Canary Wharf

Jools hosts a piano pounding extravaganza featuring his choice of world class kings of the keyboard. Once again we have the Teutonic Titan of Boogie Woogie Axel Zwingenberger plus the undisputed Queen of the Keys the delightful LadyVa, and from The Rolling Stones the Heavyweight Champ of the Ivories Ben Waters.

23 Apr

BOWLING FOR SOUP

O2 Academy Brixton

Texan crown princes of pop punk, Bowling For Soup are banking on some fun when they tour some of their favourite venues and cities in the UK! Joining BFS for the ride will be alt-rockers Lit, as well as bubblegum punk specialists, The Dollyrots and longtime friend of BFS, Matt Stocks; along for the ride as host and DJ.

29 Apr

WWE LIVE The O2 arena

Fans attending WWE Live will see their favorite WWE Superstars in action including SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, Sasha Banks, Big E, Drew McIntyre, Intercontinental Champion Sami Zayn, Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura and many more.

CORINNE BAILEY RAE Southbank Centre, London

Corinne Bailey Rae’s music spans indie, electronic, soul and experimental. Bailey Rae has just completed her highly anticipated third studio album and she recently performed in Los Angeles for The Grammys’ MusiCares Foundation with Pharrell, The Roots and Leon Bridges just prior to the first track launch and album announcement.

26 Apr

BLONDIE The O2 arena

Iconic frontwoman/songwriter Debbie Harry, guitarist/conceptual mastermind Chris Stein and powerhouse drummer Clem Burke, are eager to get back on the road. Joining Blondie for this run and making this a double female-fronted band tour, is Garbage, led by quintessential rocker Shirley Manson

26 Apr - DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE 07 May SOHO THEATRE Stand-up comedian Deborah FrancesWhite cuts edges and rouses rabbles with her new hour of takes that are just the right temperature. Guilty feminists all assemble. Come laugh at the patriarchy with Deborah – roar, cheer, rejoice – and leave triumphant.

08 April

THE LOVELY EGGS Heaven, Charing Cross

A certain pandemic has repeatedly got in the way of them touring their brilliant I Am Moron album, but now here we are. It enjoyed critical and chart-topping success of and saw a collaboration with Iggy Pop. “Being in The Lovely Eggs, we’re kind of used to surreal experiences but collaborating with Iggy Pop takes the biscuit,” says Holly from the band. “It’s actually unbelievable. For him just to say nothing but ‘moron’ over and over again fitted in with the sentiment of the song perfectly. He just GOT it. We are all morons. In a world of moronic things.” The album marks the duos second collaboration with Grammy award-winning producer Dave Fridmann (Flaming Lips, Mercury Rev, Mogwai, MGMT, Tame Impala) at his studio in upstate New York. It deftly captures the zeitgeist of post Brexit Britain and mysteriously seems to point towards the unimaginable future we’re now living in.

17 Apr

GROOVE ARMADA O2 Academy Brixton

Andy Cato and Tom Findlay - aka Groove Armada - one of electronic music’s most innovative, influential, and recognisable acts, head out on their final chapter as a full live band in celebration of 25 years of touring. This will be one of the last opportunities to see the band in full force with their career spanning hits and seminal classics.

01 Apr

FREDDIE GIBBS Roundhouse

Freddie Gibbs has become one of hip-hop’s most important, inimitable, and influential voices via his quotable wordplay, versatile songs, and unflinching honesty. Since 2004, the uncompromising Indiana-raised rapper has built a diehard global fan base and regularly attracted tastemaker adoration. His discography includes 20-plus mixtapes, eight EPs, four official solo albums, and four topbilled collaborative records.

Photo by Darren Andrews

14 Apr

MDOU MOCTAR EartH Hackney

Prodigious Tuareg guitarist and songwriter Mdou Moctar boldly reforges contemporary Saharan music and rock music by melding Eddie Van Halen pyrotechnics, full-blast noise and guitar shredding, field recordings, drums rhythms, poetic meditations on love, religion, women’s rights, inequality and Western Africa’s exploitation at the hands of colonial powers. Name-checked by Barack Obama as one of his favourite albums of 2021.

25 Mar 30 Apr

SMALL ISLAND National theatre

The acclaimed, five-star production of Andrea Levy’s prize-winning novel, Small Island, returns. Hortense yearns for a new life away from rural Jamaica, Gilbert dreams of becoming a lawyer and Queenie longs to escape her Lincolnshire roots. Small Island follows their lives through the Second World War until the arrival of HMT Empire Windrush at Tilbury, where hopes for the future soon meet the stubborn reality of post-war Britain.

Small Island by Brinkhoff-Moegenburg

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lewes and eastbourne Culture Picks 03 Apr

Herman’s Hermits, one of the biggest selling bands of the 60’s, not just in the UK, but around the World. From their early beginnings in Manchester in 1964, the band have chalked up 23 Hit Singles, 10 Hit Albums, appeared in 3 Major Movies and to date they have sold in excess of 75 Million records worldwide.

In this outrageously camp show - definitely NOT for those under 16 years old - Julian Clary will bare his soul as never before. He’ll no doubt murder some well known songs along the way, read extracts from his book and make withering remarks about punters foolish enough to sit in the front row!

6-9 SHADOWLANDS Apr The Grove Theatre, Eastbourne

DAKKA SKANKS 09 Apr Lewes Con Club

The moving true love story of CS Lewis, author of the Narnia books, and American poet Joy Davidman. This West End and Broadway hit is the true love story of C.S. Lewis - Oxford don and author of The Chronicles of Narnia - and American poet Joy Davidman, known to many as the 1993 film starring Anthony Hopkins.

Punk Legends performing all their classics; Sound of the Suburbs, Offshore Banking Business, Radio, Working Girl, Solitary Confinement and many more. Dakka Skanks are a band seriously committed to bringing hard reggae, ska, dub and punk rhythms together in a fresh style.

GOLDFRAPP 10 Apr De La Warr Pavilion

11 Apr

Throughout a long and respected music career, Scottish singer songwriter, Sandy McLelland has contributed to the artistic achievements of numerous artists and projects all over the world. Catch her and Tomorrow Bird at the Printers Playouse in April.

Felt Mountain: The 20th Year Tour will see Alison Goldfrapp perform tracks from the album for the first time since its original release in a brand new show featuring lush and intimate takes on classics from across their 20 year career.

The world’s Premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook in history. With a little help from their own orchestral ensemble, and featuring a special set of songs from the Let It Be LP, this show is an absolute must-see for Beatle-maniacs of all ages.

THE GARDEN SHOW 15 Apr Firle place lewes

ROB BECKETT - WALLOP 16 Apr Congres Theatre, Eastbourne

SOUL II SOUL 16 Apr WINTER GARDEN, EASTBOURNE

This annual springtime event features specialist growers, garden related goods, artisan designs, homeware products, delicious country food plus activities for young and old and a variety of music

It’s been a busy few years for the Mouth of the South and he’s coming to see you to fill you in and make you laugh. Host of Rob Beckett’s Undeniable (Comedy Central), BBC One’s All Together Now and team captain on Channel 4’s 8 Out Of 10 Cats, this is definitely not one to miss!

With huge hits including Keep On Movin’ and the UK number one single Back To Life (However Do You Want Me), Soul II Soul progressed from being one of the leaders of the 1980’s warehouse scene to pioneering British black music around the world, securing long term critical and commercial

SHONEN KNIFE 16 Apr Lewes Con Club

SEVEN DRUNKEN NIGHTS 26 Apr Congres Theatre, Eastbourne

27 Apr

Over the last 40 years they might not have packed out out stadiums but have been credited as a huge influence on alt rock acts from Sonic Youth to Nirvana. Despite years on the road, their enthusiasm for live performances remains a joy to see as they delve into an extensive back catalogue ranging from solid thrash rock through to hit parade melodies.

Direct from the West End and following sold-out smash hit tours, Seven Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns to Eastbourne with an even bigger production. A performance that will have you singing and clapping along to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone and of course The Seven Drunken Nights.

Danny George Wilson is back with his new single Can You Feel Me?, the first single taken from his upcoming solo album Another Place. Can You Feel Me? shows a new side to the Danny & The Champions Of The World frontman as he takes a wander into fresh territory and puts a new spin on his much-loved sound and signature songwriting.

30 Apr MAGNIFICENT MOTORS 1 May Eastbourne Coast

30 Apr

Magnificent Motors is established as one of the biggest free motoring spectaculars on the south coast. With a unique selection of vintage and classic cars, motorbikes and more expected to display on Eastbourne’s Western Lawns with funfair attractions in tow throughout the weekend.

Jazzie B is an in-demand DJ, playing out as far afield as the USA, Dubai and Croatia, and rocking prestigious houses such as the Lovebox Festival; the Southport Weekender; the Baltic Festival; and the Red Bull Music Academy Culture Clash at London’s Roundhouse in 2010, in which Jazzie’s club classics held their own against Trojan, Metalheadz and Digital Mystikz.

MARCO AND JACOB CRIVELO Star Brewery Gallery, Lewes

Following their successful 2021 show at the Star Brewery Gallery, Father and son, Marco and Jacob Crivello look forward to returning with new works, including Resonance paintings, dioramas, sculptures and installations. Marco and Jacob work out of the continuum studio in the centre of Lewes.

03 Apr

CONCERT FOR UKRAINE Glyndebourne

Please join us on Sunday 3 April for a special one-off concert to raise funds for the people of Ukraine. Robin Ticciati unites the London Philharmonic Orchestra and a host of Glyndebourne artists – all of whom are donating their time – for an afternoon of music as we stand in solidarity with those affected by war.

09 Apr

JULIAN CLARY - BORN TO MINCE Eastbourne Theatres

HERMAN’S HERMITS 02 Apr Royal Hippodrome, Eastbourne

Until 07 Apr

SANDY MCLELLAND

PRINTERS PLAYHOUSE, EASTBOURNE

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JAZZIE B (SOUL 2 SOUL) Lewes Con Club

BOOTLEG BEATLES De La Warr Pavilion

DANNY GEORGE WILSON Lewes Con Club

30 Apr- CLOSELY OBSERVED WORLDS 08 May Star Brewery Gallery, Lewes Both artists use their respective mediums to create meditative images that revel in the long gaze. Following initial connection to their subjects Andrew and Nick contemplate the minute elements that make up the work, lingering on moments in time to create atmospheric slivers of existence.

23 Apr

FEEDER De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill On Sea

Smashing their way into our hearts with their ‘difficult third album’ Echo Park, and its lead single Buck Rogers, Feeder made a huge impact on early 00s music scene. After releasing a brandnew album last month, the Welsh rockers are packing up their fuzz pedals and epic riffs to get out on the road once more. The critically-acclaimed Torpedo shows that this much loved three-piece still have plenty to offer. Not least their powerful and compelling live performances. It’s the latest in a string of hits for the multi-platinum-selling, rock act Feeder. They’ve seen a recent resurgence 2016’s All Bright Electric, the 2017 Best Of, and 2019’s Tallulah. All punching their way in to the Top 10 album charts. It’s refreshing to see a band who don’t need to rely on their hits from 20 years ago, instead choosing to remain uncompromising and relevant as ever.

05 Apr

TRISH CLOWES Jazz Hastings

5-9 SAME TIME, NEXT YEAR Apr Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne

This saxophonist and composer is considered one of the finest and most and adventurous improv artists on the scene today. A BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artist from 2012-14 and winning a British Composer Award in 2015, she has recorded a slew of criticallyacclaimed albums.

Bernard Slade’s bittersweet play explores the repercussions of a chance encounter in a Californian hotel, which leads to a passionate one-night stand. We chart two lives, through the ups and downs of parenthood, career highs and lows as well as the shifting fashions and morals of the passing decades.

1-16 SCHOOL OF ROCK THE MUSICAL Apr Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

15-24 QUIET TIMES CLOSE TO HOME

Wannabe rock star Dewey Finn is cast out by his dive-bar bandmates and finds himself in desperate need of cash. Posing as a substitute music teacher at an elite prep school, he exposes his students to the rock gods he idolises, transforming them into a mind-blowing rock band.

Peter Messer’s is well known for his intense tempera paintings, frequently set in his hometown of Lewes Whilst settings are often recognizable, implied narratives and tensions create an idiosyncratic world which unsettles and amuses. He deftly and persuasively reminds us of an ignored world reminds us of it.

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Shoreham, worthing, chichester Culture Picks

02 Apr

GLENN TILBROOK Ropetackle, Shoreham

JESS PHILLIPS Ropetackle, Shoreham

07 Apr

REBIRTH OF THE COOL Ropetackle, Shoreham

One of Britain’s most cherished singers/ songwriters, it’s a mind-boggling 40 years since Tilborrok formed Squeeze with Chris Difford. Still armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of grin-inducing great songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience like he can.

City Books celebrate the paperback version of MP Jess Phillips’s best-selling account of life in Parliament. With trademark humour and honesty, Jess Phillips lifts the lid on what a career in politics is like and why it matters – to all of us. This is the inside story of what’s really going on.

A octet of award-winning South East-based jazz musicians, reproduce and reinterpret the music of Miles Davis and Gil Evans’ seminal album Birth Of The Cool. Featuring unusual instrumentation (French horn, tuba, plus a variety of jazz instruments), this is a rare chance to catch this work performed live.

07 SHAZIA MIRZA Apr The Cow & Oak, Worthing

DOM MYERS AND HIS FRO BOWS 09 Apr The Egremont, Worthing

11 Apr

The Laughing Cow welcomes the award-winning British stand-up comedian and writer. Instantly recognisable from a wealth of TV shows, she’s best known for her deadpan delivery and observations of her religious background. Performing across the world, this is a great chance to see her in intimate surroundings.

Why bother with Elton or the Stones’ farewell tour when you can see ‘Worthing’s Twelfth Best Cover Band*’? Some say they’re doing it for the money. Some say it’s to feed Dominic’s dangerous silk shirt addiction. Either way, they’re back for one last time. *As voted for by their nan.

This East London lo-fi psych/garage threepiece have been going full-pelt since their formation. Without a doubt one of the mostfollowed up and coming UK bands from the last few years, False Heads have delivered a journey of social subject matters, cultural talking points, political opinions and everything in between.

13 Apr

14 CFT LATES: BANDAOKE Apr Minerva Bar and Grill, Chichester

14 JULIAN CLARY Apr Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Watched a CFT musical and think you could do better? Looking for an audience to sing to? The stage is being handed over to you for karaoke with a difference. Sing your favourite number with back up from local band Playback and blow the crowd all away!

In this outrageously camp new show, (he was going to call Bed Knobs and Knee Pads but was advised might not sell too well in Harrogate), ‘renowned homosexual’ Julian Clary will bare his soul and murder some well-known songs in the interests of light entertainment.

ART THEMEN Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

Consultant surgeon by day and notable tenor saxophonist by night, it’s the superhero origin story we want. Themen was involved in the early British blues movement and a member of Michael Garrick and Graham Collier’s bands in the ‘60s and ‘70s. Dr Jazz will see you now.

16 Apr

EASTER MAKERS FAIR The Shoreham Centre

16-17

Apr

ZOG & THE FLYING DOCTORS Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

FALSE HEADS

The Factory Live, Worthing

TROJAN SOUNDSYSTEM 22 Apr The Factory Live, Worthing

Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, director Emma Kilbey and composer Joe Stilgoe provide a truly modern fairy tale. Zog, and his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu.

London based Trojan Sound System are an institution in British Sound System culture. A talented team of selectors and vocalists, they relentlessly tour the globe, spreading a message of love and unity through the power of ska, roots, dub, dancehall and UK bass music.

HAL CRUTTENDEN 23 Apr Midhurst Rother College

23 Apr

23 WILLE & THE BANDITS Apr Ropetackle, Shoreham

Epic Comedy brings the very best of standup comedy to Midhurst. This moth presents the awesome talents of the hilarious and quite delightful Hal Cruttenden. The star of Have I Got News for You and the Royal Variety Performance is joined by Will Mars and Ada Campe.

With a anthemic back-catalogue, which summed up the 90s rap/dance scene, Stereo MCs are still getting themselves connected to today’s dancefloors. They come to Worthing with all the hits, plus some fresh material full of funky lo-fi beats and melodic raps.

Wille & The Bandits are the very definition of eclectic. They adopt the musical essence, nostalgia and discovery of the late 60s and 70s and mix rock and roll with a contemporary approach, combining elements of world music, dance music and hip-hop to create something unique.

27 Apr

28 - 30 CAUGHT WITH THEIR PANZERS DOWN Chidham Village Hall, Chichester Apr

29 April FREEWHEELIN FEASTIVAL – 2 May Steyne Gardens, Worthing

It’s WWII and the RAF are fighting the battle in the air over the south coast of England, in this comedy musical. When one of the officers at Tangmere is suspected of being a spy, the rest of the team must come together to defeat their evil foe.

A must for any food or fun lovers in West Sussex. This is an exciting fun-filled weekend. street foods, bars of distinction, alfresco dining, live music, children’s entertainment, select grocery food and craft - all served up with big helpings of humour, colour and character.

The finest local makers from across Sussex gather to show off their craft. Each maker is specifically selected to offer unique and quality items to choose from, with products rarely seen on the high streets. It’s perfect for anyone looking for gifts or to brighten up your life and home.

KATY HURT

Ropetackle, Shoreham

Steeped in country roots, but never one to simply yield to the traditional Nashville sound, Katy Hurt stretches the country music genre in new and exciting directions. Haunting blues vocals, towering country rock guitar, and even a reggae vibe can be found in her electrifying live performances.

06 Apr

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STEREO MCS The Factory Live, Worthing

08 – 30 Apr

THE TAXIDERMIST’S DAUGHTER Festival Theatre, Chichester

Kate Mosse adapts her best-selling novel for the stage. Telling a story of retribution and justice, this thrilling Gothic mystery is set in and around historic Chichester. In the isolated Blackthorn House on Sussex’s Fishbourne Marshes, Connie Gifford lives with her father. His Museum of Avian Taxidermy was once legendary, but since its closure he has has become a broken man, finding solace only in a bottle. Robbed of her childhood memories by a mysterious accident, Connie is haunted by fitful glimpses of her personal history. A strange woman has been seen in the graveyard; and a few miles away, two female patients have, inexplicably, disappeared. As a major storm hits the Sussex landscape, old wounds are about to be opened as one woman, intent on revenge, attempts to liberate another from the horrifying crimes of the past.

02 Apr

DAVID RODIGAN Pavilion Theatre, Worthing

04 - 09 PETER JAMES’ LOOKING GOOD DEAD Apr Connaught Theatre, Worthing

A top dog in Britain’s dance-halls, the key to Rodigan’s success is his passion for reggae. This took hold as a youngster, when he developed an obsession with the music of Jamaica, generating an encyclopaedic knowledge every artist, song and rhythm track from the island. Nearly 45 years on, this music icon now boasts world tours, orchestral works shows on national radio.

Roy Grace is back! No good deed goes unpunished…hours after picking up a USB memory stick, Tom Bryce inadvertently becomes a witness to a vicious murder. When Detective Superintendent Roy Grace becomes involved, he has his own demons to contend with, while he tries to crack the case in time to save the Bryce family’s lives.

30 SUSIE DENT Apr Connaught Theatre, Worthing

22 Apr 14 May

The social media smarty-pants and Countdown’s Dictionary Corner heavyweight is out on the road with her new show, The Secret Lives Of Words. Take a journey into the curious, unexpected, and downright surreal origins of the everyday language. It’ll include some of Susie’s favourite words from the towns and regions she visits, and she’ll be asking the audience for theirs.

Artistic Director Daniel Evans directs this coproduction with the National Theatre. Alecky Blythe’s panoramic new verbatim play tells the stories of the next generation. Created from five years of interviews with 12 young people from all four corners of the UK, this funny and moving play is for anyone who is – or has ever been – a teenager.

OUR GENERATION Connaught Theatre, Worthing

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mid sussex Culture picks

JAZZ CLUB 06 Apr Horsham Sports Club

06-09

The Olivier Award-Winning comedy-drama from Jim Cartwright has earned international acclaim across the globe, including a Golden Globe winning smash-hit film starring Jane Horrocks and Michael Caine. Little Voice is quiet and unassuming life, seeking companionship and joy from music’s most iconic singers.

The mighty Fred Woods Big Band take to the stage. Playing across Sussex for over 35 years, this fab combo offers up classics from Duke Ellington, Count Besie, John Coltrane and Dizzy Gillespie. It’s free entry for members, but guests/non-members are welcome.

This dark comedy is a coming-of-age story exploring family dysfunction, crumbling marriages, disillusionment and love set against the backdrop of 60s California. Benjamin Braddock has just graduated from university at the top of his class. Then he meets a friend of his father who is sophisticated and dangerous.

FLASH 08 Apr The REC Rooms, Horsham

08 DOM JOLY’S HOLIDAY SNAPS Apr The Capitol, Horsham

09 Apr

They will rock you. The World’s Most Authentic Live Queen Tribute Band. Every member of the group has been creatively and technically inspired by Britain’s greatest rock act, each using replica equipment, to bring back the magic which made every Queen concert so special.

Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV. And now the writer and broadcaster is giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live. The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club.

SHE WAS BEAUTIFUL…SHE WAS UNSINKABLE... SHE WAS DOOMED… On April 15th 1912, J. Bruce Ismay, managing director of the White Star Line, stepped into a lifeboat and sailed away from his stricken ship and his passengers. This production asks if any of us would do the same, or should his actions consign his name to infamy?

JAZZ LUNCH WITH SARAH MOULE 10 Apr The Hawth, Crawley

BADA BINGO 16 Apr Buzz Bingo Crawley

For this lunchtime session Sarah Moule’s sophisticated cool, vocals are teamed up with the stylish piano arrangements of Simon Wallace, to give an entertaining set of jazz standards and some lesser-known gems. Expect superb interpretations of the Great American Song Book from this gifted husband and wife team.

Be prepared for an immersive mix of bingo games, nightclub vibes, crazy prizes, infamous rave rounds, naughty surprises, and non-stop dancing to crowd-rocking anthems. It’s bingo, but not as you know it! This is oldschool bingo, turned up and set loose in traditional bingo halls.

A must for casual fans to serious traders… Up to 1,700 stalls housing thousands of goods – from fine antique furniture to delicate ceramics – are available at this huge event. It has a reputation as one of the UK antique fairs where quality European decorative items can be found.

DOM PIPKIN & THE IKO’S 22 Apr The REC Rooms, Horsham

AN EVENING WITH GUNNER GOULD 22 Apr Horsham Sports Club

22 Apr

Timeless tunes with an exemplary performer. Piano virtuoso Dom Pipkin is one of Europe’s top exponents of New Orleans rhythm and blues. Pipkin breathes new life into the classic funk sounds of The Meters, Dr John, Fats Domino and Professor Longhair.

Ian ‘Gunner’ Gould is one of crickets most enigmatic of cricket umpires. Now he offers a collection of his best stories and anecdotes. There will also be a Q&A session and a chance to meet Ian and buy a signed copy of his bestselling book, Gunner.

Now in its 30th year at the Bluebell, visitors will witness the events which lead up to and include a dastardly murder. Then take your seat on the Golden Arrow, where detective packs, clues and your three-course meal accompany you on a journey through the Sussex countryside.

HAYWARDS HEAT COMEDY 23 Apr The Hub Theatre, Haywards Heath

THE SIGNATURES 23 Apr The REC Rooms, Horsham

Meet eight extraordinary young dancers, who unleash an explosion of mesmeric movement. Award-winning, cheekily original and innovative, they’ve thrilled audiences and critics alike with their unique style. This show seamlessly blends achingly beautiful dance both exhilarating and graceful, set to stunning music and film.

Haywards Heat Comedy welcomes the best in British comedy to Mid Sussex. Ably compered by the brilliant Stephen Grant, this month boasts The Chase clever-bunny Paul Sinha, the exquisite skills of Ninia Benjamin and the truly wonderful Michael Fabbri. An absolute must for any comedy fans.

Bringing the sound of Wigan Casino down south, The Signatures are the real deal when it comes to Northern soul. Having supported some of the most celebrated names on the scene, this ten-piece soul band bring the authentic sound of a much loved underground scene.

BURGESS HILL SPRINGTIME CLASSIC 24 Apr Burgess Hill Academy

MERLIN 24 Apr The Capitol, Horsham

One of the most popular cyclosportives in the Southeast, this set of three challenges has been running for over 16 years. It’s an excellent way to test your early season fitness on the iconic hills of the area, from Kent and Surrey to Ashdown Forest.

Northern Ballet’s enchanting spectacle takes audiences on a sweeping epic adventure of heartbreak, hope and more than a little magic. Choreographed by Olivier Award-winning Drew McOnie (Broadway’s King Kong and Baz Luhrmann’s Strictly Ballroom), expect a sumptuous blend of classical ballet and unrivalled storytelling.

Until THE RISE & FALL OF LITTLE VOICE 02 Apr

The Capitol, Horsham

23 Apr

BALLETBOYZ The Capitol, Horsham

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THE GRADUATE Apr Burgess Hill Theatre Club

THE MAN WHO LEFT THE TITANIC

Ifield Barn Theatre

INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES AND 19 - 20 COLLECTORS FAIR

Apr

27 - 29

Apr

South of England Showground, Ardingly

MURDER & MYSTERY

The Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park

IN THE NIGHT GARDEN LIVE The Hawth, Crawley

Take a spectacular journey into a magical world with the UK’s favourite family show. All its enchanting characters magically come to life on stage in a perfect theatre experience. This specially-written new story uses full-sized costumes, magical puppets, enchanting music and an amazing flying Pinky Ponk.

21 Apr

STEWART LEE The Hawth, Crawley

Put down that plough-person’s lunch and sit-up straight, the high-priest of political correctness is about to address us all. As the nation slides ever deeper into an amoral fug, perhaps one man can save the day. Offering two full shows squeezed into one evening, Lee stands as (possibly) Britain’s greatest comedian and mortal foe to people who’ve been fooled into thinking Easter is about to be banned. The first half, Snowflake, looks at how the Covid-Brexit era has impacted on the culture war declared on ‘lovely woke snowflakes by horrible people’. The second, Tornado, questions his own position in the comedy marketplace, after Netflix mistakenly listed his show as “reports of sharks falling from the skies are on the rise again. Nobody on the Eastern Seaboard is safe.”

03 Apr

DEAR ZOO The Hawth, Crawley

Ben and Sally ask a zoo to send them the perfect pet, but get sent a too big elephant, a too grumpy camel, and a too jumpy frog. Rod Campbell’s much-loved book has been a favourite with children and parents for nearly forty years. Lovingly adapted for the stage, his distinctive illustrations leap from the page in this colourful show.

19 Apr

BEN ELTON The Capitol, Horsham

The 1980’s era-defining comedian and playwright returns to explore the modern age, bringing his hilarious perspectives with him. As the ‘Godfather’ of modern stand up, Elton’s 1987 and 1988 shows Motormouth and Motorvation cemented him as one of the scene’s most outspoken voices, with his leftleaning politics, ranting style, and quick wit capturing public consciousness.

10 Apr

BRAM STOKER’S DRACULA The Hawth, Crawley

The most famous Gothic horror story of all time is adapted and performed by James Gaddas. When he comes across Bram Stoker’s original handwritten copy while working on a satellite channel TV show, what he reads chills him to the bone. But this manuscript contains pages never actually published, and it leads him to a terrifying discovery.

RHOD GILBERT 22 Apr The Hawth, Crawley His new show, The Book of John, sees Gilbert as funny as ever, but like never before. It’s a little bit raw, very personal, and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense. It’s different, but the same. It’s a show about hitting rock bottom, and just when you think things can’t get any worse, you meet a bloke called John.

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SHARED OWNERSHIP -

AN AFFORDABLE WAY TO GET ON THE PROPERTY LADDER? BY THOM PUNTON

If you’ve taken Kirsty Allsopp’s recent advice to cancel such bank-breaking expenses as Netflix subscriptions and gym memberships, and you’re now patiently waiting for a deposit for your dream (or any) home to slowly but surely accrue in your bank account, you may be in for a very long wait. And you may be in need of an alternative to the traditional model of buying a property outright, which requires a hefty deposit and the assurance of a sizable salary to secure a mortgage. Shared ownership could be the solution for you. Shared ownership is a government scheme that allows you to buy a share of a property and pay rent to a landlord for the remainder. It can be an affordable route into the property market, with the opportunity to gradually increase your share of a property until you own the whole thing – a process called ‘staircasing’.

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In recent years, there have been some horror stories about shared ownership, in particular a BBC Panorama episode, which portrayed the fees involved as astronomical and at the whim of the housing association who controls the property. Some people have even lost everything as a result of spiralling admin and service charges. Shared owners do not have the same legal protection as private buyers, and if you get as little as two months behind on your rent payments, you can be subject to a mandatory eviction and lose everything you have contributed. It’s important to know all the risks before embarking. The scheme has recently seen some improvements. In 2020, the government made changes to how shared ownership works for homes built under the Affordable Homes Programme from 2021-2026. For these properties, the minimum share you

can purchase is now 10% rather than 25% and you have the option of staircasing in increments of 1% for the first 15 years, as opposed to the previous minimum of 10%. Service charges for the costs of essential repair and maintenance must also be paid by the housing associations and landlords for the first 10 years. If you’re keen to get some kind of foothold on your finances and escape the cycle of paying rent without getting anything back, then shared ownership could be a good option, but make sure you know the facts first. There are many complexities to the system and hidden fees involved that could potentially catch you out. Be aware that this article is just an outline and make sure to thoroughly read your lease, as this will be different for each property and will include details about the rental agreement, service charges and restrictions to structural alterations.

owned 50% of the property, this monthly rent would be no more than £312,50 per month. The deposit and mortgage would be higher, but so would your equity. It’s important to note that the landlord will increase the rent over time, in line with the Retail Prices Index for the past 12 months plus up to 0.5%. Details of the frequency will be laid out in the lease, and is usually once a year. Unless the property is a new build built after April 2021 and you’re in the first 10 years of the deal, you will also need to pay service charges, which cover the cost of maintenance and repair costs to the communal areas. Irrespective of how big your share of the property is, you still pay 100% of the service charge for that property, something many have decried as unfair. It is possible to appeal against any charges that seem too high, but this can be a lengthy, expensive process in itself.

STAIRCASING COSTS Just like buying a property outright, you will need to pay a deposit, usually between 5% and 10% of the share you’re buying. So if you buy a 25% share of a £250,000 property this deposit can be as low as £3,125. You will borrow the rest of that sum from a mortgage supplier and pay it back in monthly repayments. The amount you will have to pay for these mortgage repayments will depend on your mortgage affordability assessment, which will take into account all your incomings and outgoings. This could be around £300 a month for the above example. Along with the monthly mortgage repayments, you will pay rent to the landlord. This is capped at 3% of the value of the share the landlord owns, per year. So using the example above, you would pay up to £468.75 a month. To illustrate the upside of buying a larger share in the property, if you

Once you have owned your share of the property for a certain period of time, as set out in the lease, you can choose to increase your share. This can be a good idea, because it will increase your equity and lower the rent you have to pay to the landlord. There are costs involved though. You will need to hire a surveyor to value the property, a solicitor to handle the legal work, and remortgaging comes with fresh mortgage fees. Typically, you could expect to spend about £2,000 on this process. Another cost to consider is the stamp duty. You can choose to pay the full stamp duty amount when you first buy a share of the property, which will be based on the full value of the property; or you can pay in stages depending on your share at that time. Until you own 80% of the property, you don’t have to pay anything.

HOW TO APPLY First, find out if you’re eligible to buy through shared ownership. You have to be earning

less than £80,000 a year and one of the following must be true: • • •

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you’re a first-time buyer you used to own a home, but cannot afford to buy one now you own a home and want to move but cannot afford a new home suitable for your needs you’re forming a new household - for example, after a relationship breakdown you’re an existing shared owner and want to move

If these are applicable to you, the next step is to register and complete an application with the Help to Buy agent in your area. This will confirm your eligibility and allow you to contact the landlord of any shared ownership property you see on the market. The landlord will pass you on to a mortgage advisor who will assess you based on your salary and other factors. Like renting a property, you will pay a ‘holding’ fee, usually £500, which will take the property off the market. This amount will go towards your rental costs when you complete the purchase. You’ll then need to find a licensed conveyancer to do the legal work for you, and you’ll be on your way to owning a share in a home. Though there are some downsides to shared ownership, it offers a route into home ownership that simply wouldn’t be available to people on lower incomes without access to the money required for a full mortgage deposit. As long as you know the costs involved and are confident you can keep up with them, even as they increase over time, then it could be a great route to go down. Once you’re on that ladder, your equity will grow over time, and this can be channelled into future investments that wouldn’t have been possible if you were still renting. It’s definitely worth looking into. Keep an eye out especially for new builds and take advantage of those reduced fees.

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Making Marks: The Launch of

The Ledward Centre By Thom Punton

The next time you go down to Jubilee Library with your tail between your legs to drop off your overdue books, you may notice that there are some new faces adorning the windows of the building next door. The display heralds the upcoming opening of a venture that has been gathering steam since its lease was granted earlier this year. This is The Ledward Centre, a community and cultural centre for Brighton & Hove’s LGBTIQ+ communities and allies. Its bold vision has been germinating for years and it’s finally nearing the first phase of completion with the opening of a brand new café and event space. The Centre’s conception was made possible with the help of the Brighton Rainbow Fund, Brighton’s central LGBTIQ+ fundraising hub, which benefits from a range of events in and around Brighton, including August’s annual Pride parade. The fund was set up by Lib Dem Councillor Paul Elgood and the man whose name is given to the title of the Centre: James Ledward. Before his untimely death in 2019, James was the editor of Gscene Magazine (now Scene Magazine) and spent his life tirelessly campaigning for improved treatment and visibility of LGBTIQ+

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communities, including pushing for services for people with HIV in Brighton & Hove, raising funds for the Brighton AIDS Memorial ‘Tay’ in Kemptown, and helping to bring Pride from the brink of financial ruin to the powerhouse of fundraising it is now. I went down for a guided tour of the work in progress with marketing communications volunteer, Daren Kay. It was a hive of activity, with the team busy at work as I came in, cutting out 20 near-life-size photos of representatives of the varied Ledward communities, ready to be hung in the window to greet the curious passer-by. The team, including the dashingly rainbow-bow-tied Henny the dog were all cheerful and welcoming in the midst of a controlled chaos of activity, the final push towards the upcoming PR campaign. Daren led me through an airy foyer area that will house an LGBTIQ+ bookshop through to the café, which will soon be open to everyone and equipped with wifi, and will be an event space in the evenings. This is the area that looks out onto the street. We went back through the foyer and downstairs, which will play host to a range of different functions, including a fully accessible kitchen and 14-seat dining room available for groups to meet, socialise and dine.

“When we first started with The Ledward Centre,” Daren explained, “we undertook extensive consultation with many different communities so that we could gain an appreciation of their needs and aspirations. One thing that came back particularly from some of the more culturally diverse communities was that a lot of their meetings and events are focused around food, so they said, ‘could we have a space where we could have our meetings that could be centred around cooking?’ We wanted to make this happen.” It’s clear that this is a venture focused on identifying and catering for the specific, often sidelined needs of people in marginalised communities in the larger LGBTIQ+ family, in a way that hasn’t been done before in Brighton & Hove. In terms of facilities, there will be a changing room, gender-neutral toilets, areas for queer families to bring their children and meet, as well as spaces for neurodivergent people to come to take a break from the overstimulation of the centre of town. The lower floor has areas for community radio broadcasts, meeting rooms and a cinema that will show LGBTIQ+ films. It’s a real warren of facilities, resources and possibilities. There’s also a permanent gallery space, which at the moment hosts an exhibition by gallery partner, The Socially Engaged Art Salon (SEAS), called We Are Family. This displays images from all aspects of the queer world including nightlife, domestic life and activism. There are also some tantalising glimpses of the first ever Pride parade in Brighton in 1973 from Brighton Gay Past. These rediscovered photos from the Argus archive were never published at the time, and really highlight how far the city has come since then.

“As a young gay person, my dream of moving to Brighton represented freedom, acceptance, and a safe space to build a future. The Ledward Centre is a perfect symbol of why I love this city – a vibrant community where people help one another, creativity is encouraged and differences are celebrated. I would have had a happier youth just knowing that The Ledward Centre existed and as an adult I believe we should try to be the change we want to see.” Brighton & Hove’s vibrant party landscape offers plenty of clubs, pubs and drag venues for people of all genders and sexualities to meet, dance and wander off into the night together, but for those wishing to avoid those environments – sometimes for reasons of sobriety – it can be difficult to meet people. The Ledward Centre is committed to being a sober space to accommodate everybody. With its range of facilities and resources and a passionate, dedicated team, it’s bound to become a haven for many – a truly safe space. To ‘Make Your Mark’ navigate your way to The Ledward Centre website and donate a minimum of £20 via the campaign page (www. ledcen.org.uk/mym), arrange to have your mark immortalised, and become a permanent part of the Centre. The team are always on the lookout for volunteers, so get involved!

The next stage of the process is a campaign called ‘Make Your Mark’, which offers people the chance to literally become part of the Centre by helping to create a huge Progress Pride Flag in the reception area. When completed, it will measure 6 by 3 metres and will be created out of 6,500 individually handmade tiles, personalised with the mark of the donor. By donating a minimum of £20, you can choose which colour you want your tile to be in and you will be given your own grid reference to make it easy to locate in the finished piece. Donors are also asked to write something about what or for whom their tile is donated to be recorded in a physical book and on the website, creating a record of the lives of the LGBTIQ+ communities in Brighton and beyond. One of the faces of this campaign is Adam Ceramic, a finalist in Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throw Down 2021, who happens to be a Brighton resident. He will be personally firing and glazing each tile. It’s clearly a project that’s very dear to his heart, as is the city he has recently adopted as his own. He sums up the importance of The Ledward Centre:

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HAND BREW CO

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By Lucy Sheehan

Hand Brew was born both out of a love of the traditional pub environment – of cosy camaraderie and classic brews – and a desire to bring beer to everyone, with new flavours, unusual fusions and new art and music to intrigue punters. In taking on a pub with a 200-year history, as well as building their own shiny 6000 square foot brewery complex, they’ve been bold and brave from the start. And it shows. Their delicious beers, from traditional ales to experimental crafts, have earned them fans across the South East. As Clark says in our interview, there’s something for everyone at Hand Brew. WHAT WAS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND FOUNDING HAND BREW? Hand Brew Co was born in the Hand in Hand pub in Kemptown, Brighton by Jennifer and Clark Left and Jack Tavare. A small tower brewery was installed in 1989 by the real ale legend, Bev Robbins. We’ve been told it’s the only commercially operating tower brewery in a pub in the world, which is quite a claim – we’re not sure if it’s true, but we like it. We snapped up the pub when Bev’s widow Brenda put it up for sale – it was our favourite pub in the world, and although tiny, we were sure we could make something out of the brewery. Jack fixed up the brewery and installed new equipment so we could create the kind of beers that would work in the pub, but such was the success locally, we were able to sell to other bars and restaurants around the South Coast and up to London. It came to the point that the tower brewery was simply too small to keep up and we had to expand, so Jack built a huge production site in Worthing. Just like that (actually it was really hard). HAND BREW IS A BREWERY AND BREWPUB; DID IT FEEL IMPORTANT HAVING AN INPUT IN THE SETTING PEOPLE ENJOY YOUR BEERS IN? The brewery is named after the Hand in Hand brewpub, so it was really the other way around – taking the community spirit and the connection to art and music that the Hand in Hand has had for nearly 200 years and creating beers that would suit that setting. We say our beers are traditional with a contemporary twist, and our company is like that: we have a traditional old boozer and a shiny new brewery and tap room. And we’ve just opened a new pub in Worthing called the Toad in the Hole, which is somewhere in-between the two.

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We pride ourselves on creating great experiences. We offer warm, inviting spaces with interesting events and food pop-ups, all to the backdrop of excellent playlists. There’s something for everyone – beer lovers, musicians, writers, creatives and Toad players. And there’s a beer for everyone – pales, stouts, lagers, specials and seasonals on keg and cask. YOU’RE KEEN ON MAKING YOUR BEERS ACCESSIBLE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU? We believe there’s a space and a place for all types of beer – between the uber traditional ales to interesting craft beers to super-

experimental fusions. We like to sit somewhere in the middle of that, and we have to, really, as our venues mainly sell our own beer with only a few guests. This means that we need to have a relatively traditional core range.

We are also big fans of the pub game, Toad (so much so that we named our new pub after it). We host a few tournaments throughout the year and take part in the Brighton and Lewes leagues. The Toad community is something we really cherish.

When we say accessible, we mean that we try to make our beers, no matter the style or abv, approachable in their flavour profiles so we can bring as many people as possible into the wonderful world of beer.

And for the beer fans, our team at the brewery offers beer tastings and tours.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE FOR YOU SO FAR? It’s tempting to say the pandemic, as it was incredibly difficult for us and the industry. Jack single-handedly project-managed the entire build of the production site in Worthing during this time – this is a 6000 square foot warehouse now filled with huge fermentation vats, a brew house, cold store, canning line, a tap room and a tasting room. It was quite a feat. On the other hand, Jen had to keep the pub business going and our staff and suppliers paid, so pulled out all the stops, including building a mini version of the pub, donning a cape and delivering beers around the city. YOU ALSO OFFER TOURS AND TASTINGS, AND HAVE HOSTED SOME AMAZING EVENTS INCLUDING IWD EVENTS; IS DEVELOPING A COMMUNITY AROUND THE BREWERY IMPORTANT TO YOU? We want to truly live our values which are all about community, arts, the drinker and the environment. When I first sat with Jack and Jen to talk about our expansion plans, Jack spent the first hour without mentioning beer at all. It was all about our impact on the communities and the environment that we were present in. It was a very inspiring meeting and helped us develop our general approach to everything. Jen and her team are all about putting on interesting events for the community, whether it’s our annual candle-lit piano and spoken word charity event at the Hand in Hand called Staggering in the Dark, guest-led wine-tastings called Massive Legs, beer launches like our Cabbages and Kings event, mini music festival events like the Bubbling Strum (Americana) and How Do You Like Them Apples (Cider and Folk), and our annual Oktoberfest event.

BESIDES TASTING GREAT, YOUR BEERS ALSO LOOK BEAUTIFUL. DO YOU WORK WITH ARTISTS ON THE DESIGNS? We wanted to make sure the designs reflected what we’re about, and for this it meant collaborating with a local artist. We love Hello Marine’s (@hellomarine) work – bold, intensely colourful, optimistic, good vibrations. Her art feels joyful and I think it’s a great match for us. WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE CHANGE ABOUT THE BREWING INDUSTRY? Clearly the tax system is damaging beer production and pubs in general. Supermarket pricing doesn’t help the independent makers or the pub industry in any way. But I think one of the biggest changes that needs to be seen is the pub co approach and the toxic involvement of venture capitalism, where a lot of the money is syphoned out of communities and the industry into already wellstuffed pockets. Brewers make less, publicans make less, suppliers make less, staff make less, but the beer costs more. But like most change that happens in the world, it usually starts at a grassroots level with passionate people making and doing great things. I have a background in corporate where a lot of these problems exist and are championed. I assumed the beer industry would be the same – and it is, apart from at the indie level. The collaboration and comradery I’ve come across is truly inspiring. HAND BREW CO BREWERY & TAPROOM BRIGHTON 33 Upper St James’s St, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1JN HAND BREW CO BREWERY & TAP ROOM WORTHING Unit 6a, Garcia Trading Estate, Canterbury Rd, Worthing, BN13 1AL

CHARLESTON HOUSE

By Tallulah Taylor

Charleston House was painstakingly restored to how it was in the fifties by the Charleston House Trust after Duncan Grant died in 1978. It offers an unusual chance to glimpse into the lives of the controversial and radical artists and thinkers who lived there for nearly 50 years. Vanessa Bell, sister of Virginia Woolf, moved into Charleston House in 1916 along with her two children, Quintin and Julian, the artist Duncan Grant and his lover David Garnett. Charleston House embodied the creation of an alternative domestic space, challenged conventional modes of living and provided a safe space for exploring gender, intimacy and sexuality. You enter the house through the kitchen. The aga is warm and a wooden table stands in the middle of the room. To the left is the pottery created by Quintin and to the right the stairs leading to Grace Higgins’ room. Grace served them as a maid for over 50 years; a plaque in the kitchen remembers her service to half a decade of English bohemian life. Although Bell and Grant were never rich, their place in high society allowed them to lead their creative lives away from the restraints of poverty. They used this freedom to blur the line between

life and art, questioning societal norms and etiquettes of class. The house soon became home to a collection of radical, experimental thinkers and artists. Vanessa and Duncan started painting the walls, the doors, the dressers and the tables immediately upon moving in. There was an unspoken rule that daylight hours were for reading, writing, painting or sculpting, which could be the reason for the substantial amount of work that was done within its walls. Remembering her first visit to the farmhouse, the writer Francis Partridge said, “I can only try to evoke the impression I got on first entering the hall as a visitor, the strong feeling of life being intensely and purposefully lived, of animated talk, laughter, brilliant colour everywhere, youth.” The bathtub features Delacroix-inspired panels set around a painted reclining naked woman. The dining room is covered in geometric wallpaper, which Vanessa painted herself. The hundreds of books and bright fabrics add to this sense that they lived purposefully and passionately. There is a tranquil atmosphere to the

house. As you stroll from room to room, it is easy to imagine the inhabitants painting, discussing and writing. The house also tells a story of their personal relationships. In the upstairs bedroom, originally Vanessa’s, Duncan painted her a cockerel and dog above and below the window to guard her whilst she slept and to wake her up in the mornings. The relics of their relationships remain visible throughout the house in the sculptures and paintings they made of each other, the books and pottery scattered in the rooms. The comfort and ease they had with each other was evidently important to their ability to create uninhibitedly. Charleston House became the hub for a myriad of artists, writers, translators and economists to gather together over the next 20 years. John Maynard Keynes, the economist, had a room upstairs and frequent visitors included Virginia and Leonard Woolf, E. M. Forster, Lytton Strachey and Roger Fry. Vanessa’s son Quintin’s works are dotted throughout the house as lampshades, plates and cups. His not too redeeming sculpture of Virginia Woolf sits next to children’s paintings and drawings above the fireplace in the studio, itself overflowing

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with cigarette butts in an amusing restorative gesture. “It was here,” Angelica, the lovechild of Vanessa and Duncan, remembered, “that I felt the most important things would happen.”

Charleston House in 2020 after most assumed they had been destroyed. They had instead been passed down “through the queer community from lover to lover, friend to friend”.

Bell experimented with alternate forms of domesticity which particularly challenged the way women were told to act as mothers and wives. She used her art politically and was among the first to follow in the footsteps of European avant-garde artists from the rest of Europe like Vincent Van Gogh, as she made her works more abstract. She was often overlooked as a woman, despite being one of the most talented painters in the Bloomsbury group, but refused to let her gender define her.

The house is open from Wednesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Tickets are £16, with concessions available. There are disabled and gender-neutral toilets as well as wheelchairs to use, but it is an old farmhouse so beware of steep steps.

It was illegal to be gay under The Criminal Law Amendment Act 1885, which made any male homosexual act illegal. The law was worded so loosely it became known as the ‘Blackmailer’s Charter’; all that was required for prosecution was an affectionate letter between two men. On 2nd May 1969, Duncan gave his friend Edward Le Bas a folder marked “these drawings are very private” which contained over four hundred erotic illustrations. These intimate and sensual drawings were donated to

From 2 April to 29 August 2022, the art installation Near Heaven by Langlands & Bell will show in Vanessa Bell’s attic studio, which overlooks the garden and is not usually open to visitors. Another exhibition in the south gallery, Absent Artists, explores artists’ studios in which the artists themselves are absent, through different mediums including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture and print. Charleston House Opening Times: Weds - Sun (and Bank Holiday Monday): 10am - 5pm. Mon and Tues: closed Firle, Lewes, BN8 6LL www.charleston.org.uk bn1magazine.co.uk

SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS SERIES: THE INTERNET OF THINGS Written by Emma Rix, Sustainability and Accessibility Consultant at Projects, Brighton’s flexible workspace with purpose.

Using the internet isn’t as harmless as you think; if it were a country, it would be the 7th largest polluter in the world and makes up 4% of all greenhouse gases. The internet is not invisible. It is made up of miles and miles of cables, huge energy consuming data centres, and relies on the purchase of consumer equipment. With this in mind, here are 8 small changes with a big impact you can make to minimise your internet pollution:

1. Manners cost nothing… right? WRONG Don’t send an email just to say thanks, in this case politeness is costing the world. If every email-sending UK citizen sent one less “thank you” email, it could save 16,433 tonnes of carbon per year – the equivalent to taking 3,334 diesel cars off the road. Every email emits 4g CO2, this means 2x email = 1x plastic carrier bag

2. Search with purpose Choose a good search engine like Ecosia that uses the money they make from ads to plant trees. Passionate about reforesting, they publish their monthly financial reports and tree planting receipts for complete transparency.

If you want to be a real internet warrior, switch off the wifi router at night and don’t buy more devices than you need.

6. Simplicity is key Keep your website simple. A page with clean code and a balanced design will load quicker and take less energy than a site full of banners, pop-ups, large photos and external programmes.

7. Unsubscribe… Cancel subscriptions to any newsletters you no longer read. It’s not just for your peace of mind, but for the health of the planet.

8. The price of automation App updates and automatic cloud backups account for roughly 10% of all traffic from mobile phones to servers. Switch off unnecessary cloud backups and automatic app updates. Be mindful of the cloud providers you do use as some are better than others. Apple uses 100% renewable energy and has committed to 100% carbon neutral for its supply chain and its products by 2030. If you’re looking for more sustainability advice, get in touch with Emma Rix for a free consultation emma_rix@outlook.com.

Better than using any search engine is going straight to the www. website. Every search that results in pages of websites requires multiple servers to complete the action. Saving or bookmarking sites you use often helps too.

3. Download over streaming Streaming is relying on a constant feed from servers, where as a download is a one-time surge which is then saved for unlimited use offline. If you do stream, use a wifi connection rather than mobile data (4/5G). Using mobile data is at least twice as energy intensive than wifi.

4. Clean inbox, clean planet Pollution linked to email is due to the storage of messages that require servers. Each email is saved in three copies and therefore on at least three different servers for security reasons. Minimise the impact of your mailbox by deleting and filing to avoid unnecessary storage in data centres. Research by Cleanfox showed that if all UK Internet users deleted their junk emails received in 2020 alone, it would save more than two million tonnes of CO2 emissions. To put that into perspective, that’s the same as 1.3 million polluting cars.

5. Power off At the end of the day do you just close your laptop? If there’s only one small change you make, make it to switch off your devices when you’re not using them. One of the biggest polluting factors of internet usage is the volume of devices connected to the internet.

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SONIC THE HEDGEHOG 2 FRI 1 APRIL // CINEMA

After a bumpy start to production on the first film (if you fancy a laugh, check out the scary original renders for the title character), the finished version proved to be a fun-packed, ring-grabbing hit. Now the galaxy’s fastest fuzzball returns to run circles around the competition. Directed by Jeff Fowler, this animated action film brings together the voice talents of James Marsden, Ben Schwartz, Idris Elba and Jim Carrey. We thought Doctor Eggman was vanquished, but the disco-dancing supervillain is back! He’s hunting a powerful gemstone known as the Master Emerald, with some help from supercharged sidekick, Knuckles. Thankfully, Sonic and furry friend Tails are on the case to confront their machinations.

THE BAD GUYS

FRI 22 APRIL // CINEMA

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This Dreamworks animated action-comedy is set to be a massive holiday hit. Featuring the voices of Sam Rockwell, Marc Maron, Craig Robinson, Anthony Ramos and Lilly Singh, It thrusts us into a world where humans and talking animals co-exist. Mr Wolf, Mr Piranha, Mr Snake, Mr Shark and Ms Tarantula are a misunderstood criminal gang trying to change their ways. They’ve made a deal to ‘go good’ and avoid serving prison time, after taking some advice from Professor Marmalade. But as Mr Wolf and his reformed motley crew are finally beginning to enjoy the good life, a new villain emerges. Can they avert disaster and gain the respect they deserve?

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE SECRETS OF DUMBLEDORE FRI 8 APRIL // CINEMA

Eddie Redmayne, Jude Law and Ezra Miller get kitted out for another instalment of wonderful wizarding. Set several years after the events of The Crimes of Grindelwald, we see Dumbledore tasking Newt Scamander and his allies with a mission which will take them into the heart of the dark wizard’s army. It’s the 1930s, and another world war is looming. We now get to explore the magical communities in Bhutan, Germany and China, as Dumbledore struggles with his choice to stay on the side-lines in the face of an impending global disaster. But does blood really run thicker than water?

ALINE FRI 8 APRIL // CINEMA

You might be questioning if we need a fictionalised reimagining of Céline Dion’s rise to fame, but this does look interesting. Starring (two-time César Award-winner) Valérie Lemercier, Sylvain Marcel, Danielle Fichaud and Roc LaFortune, and directed by Lemercier, this musical drama should inspire the next generation of pop icon wannabes. Aline is the youngest of a hardworking French-Canadian family’s 14 children, but she is suddenly propelled to global music superstardom. Lemercier takes on the lead role at every stage of her life, from childhood through to middle age, with her body and face being digitally adjusted in post-production. This could be the dawn of a new era of filmmaking.

FILM TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW:

Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore was originally scheduled for a November 12th, 2021 release date but shooting was delayed on Nov 6, 2020 due to Johnny Depp’s departure and the Covid-19 pandemic. This pushed the shooting date to July 15, 2022. On Sept 22, 2021, along with the title of the film being revealed; Warner Bros. announced that the film would be released on April 8, 2022. This would be three months earlier than was intended. (Source IMDb)

ALL THE OLD KNIVES FRI 8 APRIL // CINEMA

When the CIA discovers one of its agents has leaked information which cost more than 100 people their lives, they’re understandably a bit annoyed. So super-duper veteran operative Henry Pelham (Chris Pine) is assigned to root out the mole. His investigation takes him from Austria to England to California, and reunites him with former colleague and ex-lover Celia Harrison (Westworld’s Thandiwe Newton). The pair must blur the lines between profession and passion in this riveting tale of global espionage, moral ambiguity and deadly betrayal. Directed by acclaimed Danish director Janus Metz and written by Olen Steinhauer, this stylish thriller also stars the incredible talents of Laurence Fishburne and Jonathan Pryce.

THE NORTHMAN FRI 22 APRIL // CINEMA

This epic historical film directed by Robert Eggers takes on the tenth century Icelandic legend of Amleth. Alexander Skarsgård stars as Prince Amleth, who sets out on a mission of revenge after his father is murdered by his uncle. Nicole Kidman (who is only nine years older, and likely currently berating her agent) plays Amleth’s mother, and is joined by Claes Bang, Ethan Hawke and Björk. The hotly anticipated follow-up to Eggers’s The Witch and The Lighthouse, this will hopefully be packed with an unnerving narrative, stunning cinematography and plenty of twists. Expect plenty of snowy forests and craggy beaches, as this moody and stylish thriller plunges us into a nightmarish world.

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THE UNBEARABLE WEIGHT OF MASSIVE TALENT FRI 22 APRIL // CINEMA

It’s time to get meta, as Nicolas Cage stars as... uh… Nick Cage. This action-comedy features a fictionalised version of the Hollywood mega-star, as he finds himself unfulfilled and facing financial ruin. He is compelled into accepting a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Then things take an unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) and forced to live up to his own legend, channelling his most iconic and beloved onscreen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones. With a career built for this very moment, the award-winning actor must take on the role of a lifetime.

FIREBIRD FRI 29 APRIL // CINEMA

Based on a true Cold War story, we’re transported to an Air Force base in occupied Estonia. It’s the late ’70s, and Sergey (Tom Prior) is counting the days until his military service ends. This soulful, young soldier dreams of becoming an actor in Moscow, but his life is turned upside down when he meets Roman (Oleg Zagorodnii), an enigmatic fighter pilot. Driven by undeniable attraction, the pair navigate the precarious line between love and friendship at a time when there were severe punishments for serving Soviet men caught having affairs. As their friendship grows, the pair risk their freedom and lives to be together under an all-seeing Communist regime.

FILM TRIVIA DID YOU KNOW:

The film is titled Northman, which is also the last name of the Vampire in which Alexander Skarsgård is known for playing in HBO’s True Blood (2008) . The role in question is Eric Northman, a 10th century Viking who was turned into a Vampire. (Source IMDb) bn1magazine.co.uk

TV GUIDE SLOW HORSES

ANATOMY OF A SCANDAL

Gary Oldman effortlessly slides into another role as a grumpy intelligence chief. But abandon hopes that this could signal the return of George Smiley… When an MI5 agent fails on a mission, they’re relegated to the inert surroundings of Slough House, where they sort documents until they quit out of sheer boredom.

Based on the bestselling novel by Sarah Vaughan, this psychological thriller stars Sienna Miller and Michelle Dockery. A government minister is unwittingly thrust into the spotlight after some serious revelations arise about past misadventures. This six-part drama infiltrates Britain’s unchallenged elite, where the truth lies somewhere between justice and privilege.

FRI 1 APRIL APPLE TV+

Suddenly the office is implicated in a plot much bigger than any of its agents are equipped for. Jack Lowden, Olivia Cooke and Jonathan Pryce join Oldman in this darkly funny espionage drama. Led by their brilliant but irascible leader, a group of hapless spies must navigate the espionage world’s smoke and mirrors to defend the realm.

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James and Sophie Whitehouse live in a blissful and rarefied world, and it seems that his career could go all the way, but this scandal tears their world apart. Barrister Kate Woodcroft has her own stellar trajectory, but her prosecution threatens to unsettle Westminster power, the Whitehouse’s marriage and her own personal esteem.

THEY CALL ME MAGIC

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It’s a golden age for sports documentaries, and now we get a fourpart look at basketball’s first international icon. The legendary Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson dominated as the LA Lakers’ Point Guard and went on to have an even bigger impact off the court.

Julia Roberts plays Martha Mitchell, who became an early Watergate whistle-blower. A big personality with an even bigger mouth, Martha is a celebrity Arkansan socialite and wife to Nixon’s loyal, but foulmouthed, Attorney General (played by Sean Penn). Despite her party affiliations and a range of repercussions, she’s not afraid to reveal the awful truth.

FRI 22 APRIL APPLE TV+

The series features intimate interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star line-up and explores a remarkable journey. From humble beginnings to cementing his position as an all-time NBA legend, and then on to shifting the conversations around HIV and transforming himself into a successful entrepreneur and community activist, it’s impossible to overstate Magic’s impact on the sport.

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SUN 24 APRIL STARZ

This drama focuses on the untold stories and long-forgotten characters from the scandal, which revolved around a break-in at the offices of a political rival, and a subsequent attempted coverup. From the president’s bumbling and opportunistic subordinates to the deranged zealots aiding their numerous crimes and those who uncovered this massive conspiracy.

ROAR

BETTER CALL SAUL

This dark comedy anthology comes from the creators of the muchmissed Glow and finds inspiration in a short stories collection by Cecelia Ahern. It promises to be an insightful, poignant and sometimes hilarious portrait of what it means to be a woman today.

We already know what’s coming, but that doesn’t stop us being excited about the final season of Vince Gilligan’s grubby and gritty crime drama. Attorney Jimmy McGill is finally donning his Saul Goodman guise and immersing himself ever deeper in the criminal underworld. But there’s bound to be a few surprises left in this deft and more nuanced Breaking Bad prequel.

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I have lived in Brighton for around 18 months now, and there have been many food places that I have seen online or walking through the Lanes where I’ve caught myself saying, “oooh, I must try that place out!” With this being the day after pancake day, it was the perfect time to make a trip to Nowhere Man, where that particular treat is one of their specialities. I discovered Nowhere Man via Instagram, and instantly became obsessed with their grid of fluffy pancakes, topped with a selection of chocolate chips, bacon, syrup, berries, banana or cream – or all of the above! Rarely do I find myself pausing on social media to really appreciate a food shot, but it’s hard not to stare at these mesmerising stacks without drooling or feeling the rumble of your stomach. I am one of those people who likes to scan a menu before turning up to a venue. I am so indecisive I need to know exactly what I am getting myself in for. Whilst reading the menu, I amused myself playing the game of matching the Instagram pictures to the titles of pancake stacks: All American Dream, Chocolate Banana, and Strawberries and Cream amongst the options. Every combination sounded like an absolute dream and with the choice to go vegan or gluten-free, plus a long list of extra toppings to build onto each masterpiece, there really is something to suit all pancake lovers. The morning was damp and drizzly, and I turned up to Nowhere Man with an umbrella underarm. It’s tucked behind Churchill Square, and without the guidance of social media, I honestly would have had no idea that it was there. ‘Nowhere Man’ is an appropriate name because, compared to the hustle of the Lanes or busy North Street, it really does seem like a random ‘nowhere’ spot. But the name refers, of course, to a song by The Beatles and stepping inside the store, away from the miserable weather, was a warm splash of retro comfort. With plants everywhere, a colour scheme of beige and brown, vintage posters on the wall, and a suitably funky playlist, it was like looking through the lens of an old camcorder at a time before my own. I waited with a friend for a member of staff to spot us by the door, and we were welcomed by a smiling face before being pointed towards a table near the large front window. We were sitting on sofas with a coffee table between us – just one configuration of the café’s discombobulation of leather and wood furniture, with moody shades of faded burgundy complementing the plush yellow cushions. There was a real cosy and homely vibe to the whole place. I loved the super fun and personal touches such as a cactus wearing a sombrero on the shelf, and a mini yeti hanging in the tree beside my seat. We were handed menus, listed with food choices that I had already become familiar with from stalking their Instagram page.

We ummed and ahhed over the drinks options, and while I went for a tap water, my friend ordered a hot chocolate, which was completed with a steamed heart and a sprinkling of chocolate powder. For the pancakes, we chose the Raspberry and White Chocolate and The American Dream with its bacon, scrambled eggs, blueberry compote and whipped cream, both served with a jug of butter syrup on the side. They also have a menu full of bagels and sandwiches for those who have more of a savoury tooth, with chicken and avocado, pastrami, and halloumi amongst the fillings – combinations just as appealing as the sweet pancake choices. I have made a vow to return especially for one of those bagels and a banana and peanut butter milkshake. While we were waiting for our pancakes, our conversation overlapped with the noise of coffee being ground, and songs such as “Young Hearts Run Free” playing in the background. The staff sang along as they made coffees and cleared empty cups, their flares swaying. (There was actually a sign that said you get a 10% discount if you’re wearing flares!) Then the pancakes were placed on our table, and they looked unbelievable – like a sculpture of a pancake stack instead of the real thing. They looked ridiculously soft, the sprinkling of icing sugar adding to the cloud aesthetic, and when we sliced through them the knife sank in like it was cutting into a pile of feathers. Just to further add to our joy and appreciation, the crockery matched the retro decor of the furniture. First we tucked into the American Dream stack. The eggs were deliciously creamy, the overall combination of sweet and savoury just right, and the blueberry compote not too sickly. As for the pancakes themself, they were perfectly light and far from dry even without a pouring of butter syrup. The Raspberry and White Chocolate pancakes were just as delicious. With a sprinkling of pistachio for textural points, the combination of flavours was everything I wanted it to be. Each portion came with three pancakes, and the balance of pancake to topping was ideal to fill me up without making me feel overly stuffed. Any more compote and I would have started to look like Violet Beauregarde; any more white chocolate and I would have begun to embody Augustus Gloop. Once our plates were empty, we took some time to let our feast digest, and to savour the relaxed atmosphere of the café. There is wifi for people who want to work, and a garden outside for those who like to enjoy their pancakes in the sun. Nowhere Man is more than a café, it’s a whole experience – a step back in time with amazing food that perfectly complements this comfortable spot. With extremely pleasant staff and decor that is guaranteed to make you smile, I could not recommend Nowhere Man enough. I already cannot wait to make a return and while pancakes in the sun would be fun, Nowhere Man is warm enough to brighten your day whatever the weather.

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Kindling Restaurant in Brighton is about more than just the delicious food, it is a community of people: staff, customers and suppliers all sharing and celebrating local produce. Nature writes the menu as the seasons inspire the dishes. Kindling is featured in the Michelin Guide and is a member of the Sustainable Restaurants Association.

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SLOW ROAST SHOULDER OF MUTTON WITH CARROT, TOMATOES AND RED WINE

Ingredients:

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1 whole mutton shoulder, on the bone (1.8 - 2kg)

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5 echalion shallots, halved and peeled

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10 ripe plum tomatoes, halved with the white core removed

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5 large carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

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1 head of garlic, divided into cloves, but not peeled

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1 tbsp olive oil

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Sea salt

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1 bunch of thyme, tied

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3 sticks of rosemary, tied

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3 bay leaf

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500 ml red wine

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500 ml chicken stock

This Easter why not try Kindling Restaurant’s slow roast mutton shoulder as a centre piece for your table. A classic combination of seasonal flavours from Chef Toby Geneen’s childhood, this dish is rich, comforting and perfect for a family celebration. Kindling’s ethos centres around seasonal produce and ethical farming. Here, the traditional spring lamb is replaced with a piece of regeneratively farmed mutton. Regenerative agriculture is a farming system that aims to restore and improve the countryside. When it comes to sheep this means rotating their grazing and uses practices such as planting herbs into the fields to enhance the health of the herd. This has the added benefit of enhancing the flavour. Mutton is typically four to six years old. Being a matured meat, it has had plenty of time outside allowing it to develop a generous fat content and deep gamey flavour that just isn’t present in the younger lamb.

STEP 1 Preheat your oven to 130C. STEP 2 Mix all the vegetables together in a roasting tray with a little salt and olive oil. Spread them out into a bed for the shoulder. Tuck the herb bundles underneath the meat and pour your wine and chicken stock over the vegetable bed. STEP 3 Slow roast for 4 hours uncovered, topping up the liquid with a little water if the stew becomes too dry. STEP 4 Remove the tray from the oven and put meat to one side to rest, ideally with a clean tea towel on top to prevent it from cooling too much. Remove herb bundles from the sauce by giving them a little shake.

STEP 5 Carefully pour or spoon the sauce into another pan, then simmer for 10 - 15 mins until thickened. Season with some salt if it needs it, then arrange in your serving dish and top with the mutton, carved or pulled apart. Serve with mash potato and seasonal greens.

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CHOCOLATE SPONGE WITH SALTED CARAMEL SAUCE AND POPCORN Sponge: This decadent dessert is dairyfree, suitable for vegans and can even be made gluten free as well, but you’ll never be able to tell! Rich moist chocolate sponge, topped with creamy caramel sauce and crunchy salty popcorn. Serve with chocolate sorbet or dairy free ice cream for a luxury finish.

STEP 1

Line an 8-inch square cake tin with baking paper. Preheat the oven to 170C.

STEP 2

Place the oil and cocoa powder in a small pan and heat gently for a few minutes to help bring out the flavour of the chocolate, then set aside to cool.

STEP 3

Put the dairy free yogurt, oat milk, vinegar and sugar together in a mixing bowl or kitchen aid and whisk until smooth. Then stir in the chocolate and oil mixture.

STEP 4

Sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt together in a clean bowl. Fold into the wet ingredients, mixing well to avoid any lumps.

STEP 5

Pour into the lined cake tin and gently level using a spatula, being careful to avoid removing too much air from the cake.

STEP 6

Ingredients: Sponge: •

75g oil

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35g good quality cocoa powder

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220g dairy free yogurt e.g. soya yogurt

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30g oat milk

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2 tsp (10ml) distilled vinegar

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150g soft dark brown sugar

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140g self-raising flour (glutenfree self-raising flour will also work here)

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¾ tsp bicarbonate of soda

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½ tsp table salt

Salted Caramel Sauce: • 200g vegan butter alternative • 250g soft dark brown sugar • 125g golden syrup • Large pinch of Maldon sea salt Popcorn • A small handful of popping corn kernels • 2 tbsp of oil • Fine salt for seasoning

Bake in the preheated oven at 170C for 20 - 25 mins, until risen and springy to the touch.

Salted Caramel Sauce: STEP 1

Place all the ingredients in a medium sized pan and heat gently over a low heat, whisking until combined.

STEP 2

Whisk the sauce occasionally as it cools to ensure a silky texture.

Popcorn: STEP 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan on medium high heat. Put 3 or 4 piece of popping corn into the oil and cover the pan.

STEP 2

When the test kernels pop, add the rest of the popcorn kernels in an even layer. Cover, remove from heat and wait 30 seconds.

STEP 3

Return the pan to the heat and gently shake it as the popcorn starts to pop. Try to keep the lid slightly ajar or use a lid with a vent hole in it to help release some of the steam.

STEP 3

Once the popping slows, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and put thepopcorn immediately into a wide bowl. Sprinkle with salt and toss to ensure it is evenly seasoned

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WHITE CHOCOLATE FUDGE WITH DARK CHOCOLATE CRUMB

This is Kindling’s signature petit four, but it also makes an excellent Easter gift. Sweet, creamy and soft this fudge is perfect with a cup of coffee or espresso martini.

Ingredients: TO MAKE THE DARK CHOCOLATE CRUMB: • • •

30g water 125g sugar 60g dark chocolate

TO MAKE THE FUDGE: • • • • •

500g of caster sugar 150g of glucose syrup 280g of double cream 330g of white chocolate, chopped 75g of butter

Step 1 Line an 8 inch cake tin with non-stick paper. Step 2 Place the sugar, glucose syrup and double cream in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Cook whilst stirring to a temperature of 114C. Be careful not to heat the mixture too strongly because it can bubble and spit. Be patient, heat it steadily and keep stirring at all times. Step 3 Once the mixture is at the correct temperature, remove it from the heat and add the butter and chopped white chocolate. Stir well until everything is melted together. If the mixture is a little stiff, you might want to return it to the heat for a few seconds to ensure it is liquid enough to pour into your tin.

Step 4 Pour the mixture into the prepared cake tin and immediately sprinkle the top with the chocolate soil.

Step 5 Allow to cool at room temperature, then wrap the tin in clingfilm and chill overnight in the fridge.

Step 6 The fudge is easiest to cut when cold and should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

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