BN1 MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2014

BRIGHTON’S DEFINITIVE CULTURE AND EVENTS GUIDE BN1MAGAZINE.CO.UK

[VOLUME 5 ISSUE 01] FEBRUARY 2014

DERREN BROWN TATTOO CONVENTION FOXES EXCLUSIVE SCROOBIUS PIP SCIENCE FESTIVAL CULTURE GUIDE INSIDE

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FEBRUARY 2014

Since our last issue a few things have happened. Apparently they’ve discovered detailed plans concerning the Ark’s construction. So we’ve set our interns to work, building a replica we can berth outside BN1 Towers. It looks like we’ll be very popular for the rainy season.

Other depressing news reaching us is the demise of The Source magazine. It was a magazine that changed the face of Brighton’s nightlife, so we’re sad to see their print version go.

Good news is they’re continuing an online presence, so they’ll still be smashing it in The Great Escape’s music quiz.

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REGULARS / FOOD & DRINK

MUSIC / EVENTS

CULTURE & FASHION

LISTINGS TO WHAT’S ON

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NEWS WIN TGE FESTIVAL TICKETS RIDDLE & FINNS Fine Fish Dining PIZZA 7 Artisan Produce and Beer CROSSWORD & SUDOKU

MUSIC PREVIEWS On the radar SCROOBIUS PIP Interview feature FOXES Exclusive Interview

SCIENCE FESTIVAL DERREN BROWN Interview feature WIN MR PEABODY & SHERMAN Movie Goody Bags FILM Forty years of Film going TATTOO CONVENTION TATTOO FASHION SHOOT

MUSIC GUIDE COMEDY GUIDE THEATRE GUIDE FILM PREVIEWS

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Welcome to February. After the cultural wasteland that is January, the City is quickly waking up again with loads of amazing events just days away. It’s also Valentine’s Day, so there could be few surprises for everyone.

WHALEFEST FUNDRAISER Green Door Store Sun 23 Feb The Green Door Store throws open its doors for a free event, to raise awareness of March’s Whalefest event, on Sun Feb 23.

It’ll feature a line-up of Brighton’s best punk/ hardcore/sludge/rock bands, all playing to highlight the work done by Whalefests in their two main campaigns, one to end Orca captivity, the other to preserve the planet’s last 55 maui’s dolphins.

The Black Fish, who work across Europe to expose and challenge illegal and destructive, fishing practices, will also have a stand. There’ll also be a screening of The Black Fish’s film animation Losing Nemo at the beginning of the night.

We’ve been going interview crazy this month, with an exclusive chat with Foxes, taking a trip through the mind of Derren Brown and waking up Scroobious Pip. If you look at our shiny new website, then you’ll find even more features and interviews to thrill and amaze.

We’re also getting physical with a look at Brighton Science Festival and the upcoming Brighton Half Marathon. Obviously we’ve got all the usual previews, guides and cultural tips for the month. Grab your wellies, we’re heading out!

NEWS

PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES DALY

But if the postman doesn’t make a special delivery to your house this month, there are still plenty of other things to fall in love with this month. We’ve been getting inked in preparation for Brighton Tattoo Convention.

Plus we’re taking a look at Tattoo culture and fashion.

www.theblackfish.org www.whale-fest.com

WIN EROTIC We Vibe 4 TOY FROM SHE SAID BOUTIQUE 11 Ship Street Gardens, Brighton

She Said – Brighton’s most ‘Succsexful’ boutique is offering one lucky couple the chance to win a We Vibe 4 worth £125, plus exclusive runner’s up prizes for 15 other lucky entrants!

Exclusively stocked by She Said, the We Vibe is the world’s best selling couples’ toy – designed to be enjoyed by both partners & promising to take you to new heights of intimate pleasure ( Basically girls - wear it during the ‘act’ and it stimulates all of your fun parts, while your guy gets to share in the vibration too). State of the art design with USB charger this is the perfect toy for couples looking to put the buzz into their relationship.

To enter - Visit She Said boutique & fill in an entry form, OR follow She Said on Twitter @ shesaidboutique OR email webmistress @ shesaidboutique.com . Over 18’s only. *t&cs apply Overall winner will be announced 28th Feb 2014.

She Said, 11 Ship Street Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1AJ 01273 777811. Open 7 Days.

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WIN ONE BILLION RISING Above Audio Fri 14 Feb

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a difference! One Billion Rising (OBR) is a global campaign that brings people together to speak out against the shocking scale of violence against women.

It will showcase top female talent while flying the flag on Fri 14 Feb at Above Audio, for equality and generally treating people with respect. Entry is just £5, with all proceeds going to domestic violence charity Rise.

Entertainment includes 15-piece ukulele punk band pUKEs and two-time UK beatbox champion Grace Savage, with talks by Green Party MP Caroline Lucas, and crime writer Peter James. All followed by DJ democracy with the infamous Stick It On. www.justgiving.com/OBRBrighton2014

SUNDAY CIRCUS Emporium Sunday’s

Offering a different way to relax, or face that hangover, on Sunday morning is Emporium’s Sunday Circus. They’re encouraging you to break the mould and be humoured, informed and entertained at the same time.

Starting on Sun 23 Feb, Sunday Circus is the new semiirregular, non-religious morning event for anyone who wants to have a splendid time with friends new and old and see some interesting ‘stuff’. www.emporiumbrighton.com

WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TO THE GREAT ESCAPE 2014!

8-10 May

Now in its 9th year, The Great Escape returns to Brighton to kick start the festival season with another 3-day music programme dedicated to showcasing the very best new artists from across the world.

From 8-10 May, 35 venues across the city will host intimate performances from over 400 bands, promising another year of exceptional new talent. Whilst the full line-up for TGE14 is still to be announced, the festival has already confirmed performances from CHLOE HOWL, ROYAL BLOOD, JUNGLE, CHARLI XCX, CIRCA WAVES, FAT WHITE FAMILY, COURTNEY BARNETT and BALENAVON. For your chance to win a pair of tickets to the 3 day event, just answer this simple question:

Who has been confirmed as first Dome artists?

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Kelis + Ella Eyre Kelcie + Lionel Blair Dolly Parton + Prince

Send your answer, including your Name, Address and Telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine.co.uk.

Please put ‘TGE 2014’ in the subject header. All entrants must be over 18, T&C’s apply. Winners will be announced in March.

NB. The wristbands do not include access to The Brighton Dome headline gigs and winners of this promotion will still need to purchase the £7.00 top-up wristband if they wish to attend these shows during The Great Escape . Terms and Conditions apply.

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Brighton Half Marathon A lot of the runners that you have seen pounding the streets of Brighton & Hove over the last few weeks have been training for the upcoming Brighton Half Marathon. Taking place on Sunday 16th February 2014, the Brighton Half Marathon is in its 24th year and has become increasingly popular over the last few years, with the 2014 race sold out in record time by the end of June.

After picking up the award for ‘Most Improved Race’ at the Runner’s World Personal Best Awards 2013, the Brighton Half Marathon is going from strength to strength and will see 11,000 runners taking to the streets of Brighton & Hove in February. The first major half marathon in the new year, the Brighton Half Marathon is the perfect training ground for all spring marathons and attracts a mix of first time half marathon runners, club runners, personal-best chasers and charity runners.

The event is organised by and the main fundraising event for The Sussex Beacon, a care centre in Brighton supporting men, women and families affected by HIV. Other Charity Partners include Scope (National Charity Partner) alongside WaterAid (International Charity Partner) and Rise (Local Charity Partner).

THE LATE LOUNGE COCKTAIL BAR 14 Ship Street

Sun 16 Feb 2014 Madeira Drive, 9am Start Entry is now closed but you can show your support for the event by lining the streets of Brighton & Hove on Sunday 16th February and cheering on the runners on their half marathon challenge.

The Brighton Half Marathon has secured the support of a range of high profile sponsors and partners including Runner’s Need, ASICS, Lucozade, the Seattle Hotel, Studio57 Clinic, Visit Brighton and Brighton & Hove City Council.

The Brighton Half Marathon starts and finishes on Madeira Drive, where the race village and charity village are also located. The main race starts at 9:00 am, followed by the start of the Youth Races at 9:15 am.

Brighton Half Marathon www.brightonhalfmarathon.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/brightonhalfmarathon Twitter @BrightonHalf

NEW

Ever found yourself wandering the streets after last orders and not ready for the night to end? The Late Lounge was born out of an ex-nightclub manager’s realisation that the only late night/early morning clubbing he and his fellow industry peers tried were unenthusiastic and reluctant attempts to find a drink and warmth.

Offering cosy Chesterfields, roaring fires, strong cocktails and a superior selection of booze and chilled House, The Late Lounge makes for a tempting finish to your evening. With a license until 5am on weekends and various drink deals during the week (Tuesday boasts some of the City’s best ‘Two for One Cocktails’), this tranquil and inviting bar may just be the definitive saviour of Brighton’s late night scene.

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Gigs In Brighton...

MUSIC PREVIEWS

Filthy Boy

Saturday 1st February Bermuda Triangle

City and ColoUR Tuesday 4th February Brighton Dome

the BoxeR ReBellion Tuesday 4th February Coalition

FanFaRlo

Wednesday 12th February Green Door Store

little Comets

Sunday 16th February Concorde 2

Cheatahs

Sunday 16th February The Prince Albert

telegRam + Childhood

FANFARLO Green Door Store // Wed 12 Feb

With Fanfarlo’s third album, Let’s Go Extinct, turning out to be part concept album, part beautiful pop record, we’ve been getting a little bit excited by this mob. Released last month on the band’s own label New World, the album marks a return to the warmth and liveliness of the band’s debut, Reservoir.

Borrowing freely from the band’s favourite music, they’ve created something utterly modern and entirely their own.

The band is touring this month as well, including a visit to Brighton, so if you are looking for something tuneful, without being out-and-out pop, then you could do worse than checking out this enormously inventive band.

Monday 17th February

www.fanfarlo.com

the daUnts

LITTLE COMETS Concorde 2 // Sun 16 Feb

Bermuda Triangle

Saturday 22nd February The Blind Tiger WITH PRIMARY TALENT PRESENT ACADEMY EVENTS BY ARRANGEMENT

the PResidents oF the Usa Sunday 23rd February Concorde 2

www.presidentsrock.com

Rae moRRis

Tuesday 25th February Komedia

William Fitzsimmons Thursday 6th March Komedia

www.loutpromotions.co.uk @loutbrighton

Indie rock trio Little Comets figured out a great way to get themselves noticed, hold some impromptu live shows in unlikely places. So they spent time popping up on the Underground, or in Marks & Spencers bakery aisle, giving the fans a 30 second burst, before being led away by security.

This unconventional approach attracted the attention of both music fans and record labels. Since then they’ve released two excellent LPs, 2011’s In Search of the Elusive Little Comets and 2012’s Life is Elsewhere.

After an extensive and exhausting US tour last summer, their home-grown fans are getting treated to a string of UK shows, including a date at Brighton.

They’ve got a lively cheeky sound, as you’d expect from a lively cheeky band. www.littlecomets.com

MUSIC

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BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN

TWENTY ONE PILOTS The Haunt // Mon 17 Feb

PHAROAHE MONCH Concorde 2 // Fri 21 Feb

Already kicking up a fuss around the globe with their energetic live sets and schizoid fusion of Hip-Hop, Pop and plain, good old fun, twenty | one | pilots’ Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun have finally got themselves signed to Fueled by Ramen after two self-financed albums.

Brighton welcomes back Pharoahe Monch on for another hip-hop master class. As much an academic or activist as a rapper, Monch is known for his complex lyrics, complex delivery, and multisyllabic rhyming, which has made him (arguably) one of the best MCs of all time.

Their third album Vessel, a genre-bending behemoth of great music, has just dropped, and so they’re bringing their amazing live show to the UK. Hints of everything from MGMT to Foals to Eminem to Flobots to Hellogoodbye, pervade their music. Shaking up the humdrum world of characterless pop, these guys are definitely one to watch.

Approaching writing and recording lyrics in the same way as you’d write or film a movie, he’s been on good form recently, especially after the release of his incendiary album, PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) last year. Do expect getting yourself educated, if there’s one thing Mr Monch wants to raise its awareness. Don’t expect any objectification of women, only appreciation for their Marxist feminist dialectic.

www.twentyonepilots.com

BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN St George’s Church // Sat 22 Feb Beth Nielsen Chapman released her new album, UnCovered, last year. Featuring songs she’s written but never recorded (despite them providing hits for other artists) it includes seven US chart toppers. The Country star is also visiting the UK for a string of live dates this month, including a visit to Brighton.

An emotionally resonant, heartbreakingly honest artist that never slips into overwrought sentimentality or cliché, if you’ve heard of her, then you’ll need no further word of Chapman’s considerable talents as both a singer and songwriter. If you haven’t, then just stop for a moment and listen. www.bethnielsenchapman.com

THE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Concorde 2 // Sun 23 Feb Purveyors of the finest absurdist rock, the Presidents of the United States of America, have reunited and got back in the studio to cook up a new album. This whimsical trio has broken up and gotten back together a few time in their career, which has only added to their cult status.

The band also re-released their eponymous multiplatinum debut last year, along with a DVD packed full of their hit videos plus live, and interview, footage. Nine years on, the songs still sound smart, tuneful and exhilarating. PUSA still hold up. It’s going to be rocking! www.concorde2.co.uk

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BN1 CHATS WITH...

SCROOBIUS PIP Scroobius Pip, fearless defender of Hip Hop’s five elements, owner of some fierce face furniture and one of the finest lyricists this country has ever produced. He’s remained resolutely independent of any scene, celebrity circuit or music genre.

I’m already grateful to have caught him just as he’s heading out for his biggest ever tour. I become even more appreciative upon realising Mr Pip is currently spending his eighth day in bed following a tonsil infection. “I’d rather be spending these weeks being a bit more active and prepping,” he glumly admits. “It’s a killer. I don’t have days off, but I’ve had to spend a week in bed. Not even a week in bed watching TV, just cowering under the duvet.”

From day one, the attitude that he and fellow conspirator dan le sac have held is that it’s great to have hits on Youtube, but the hard work and grafting isn’t over yet.

Once you achieve any level of fame, the next obstacle you face is getting on the road for three or four solid months, playing in front of as many people as you can and earning their respect.

Starting out, his idea of a kick-starter was to work for five years in HMV and save his own money, subsequently

touring the country whilst living in a Space-Cruiser. Since emerging with the hipster-baiting “Thou Shall Always Kill” he and dan le Sac have been making some of the finest, and possibly most cerebral, Electronic music this country’s heard for a while. Reportedly he once eschewed the potential of a life-changing deal with one of the major record companies, an arrangement that undoubtedly would force him to compromise some of his principles, in preference to the freedom offered by a smaller outfit.

After seeing their third album Repent Replenish Repeat chart at #22 last year, bringing with it a wealth of critical acclaim, these Essex-born chaps are popping out for 41 UK and European dates, with possibly more to follow.

“Europe’s the interesting part. The crowds won’t be as big, and they won’t be as easily adoring. But we’ll work at it and win the creeds over.”

For many, taking time off from your weekly XFM radio show, the We.Are.Lizards club night in Shoreditch and running your regular film club at The Prince Charles Cinema in central London, would serve as a rest period before the excesses of the live circuit.

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But it seems Hammer of the Gods style tour shenanigans are not high on his agenda, despite how much his road crew pester him to join their post-show

“They’re like: ‘Seriously?

You’ve been on tour for a month and not come out to get drunk with us once!’ It’s that thing about wanting to protect my voice. I pride myself on putting on a good show. People have paid a lot of money.” sessions.

There’s no dividing line between Mr Pip and his fans, happy gig patrons will often find him or dan manning the merchandise stand. He relishes being approachable, so he can’t understand many of the new practices in touring. “It kills me that you can pay for meet and greet tickets. These people have paid to get in and are singing every word of your songs…“ He’s adamant every ticket sold should entitle the giggoer to a meet and greet, especially at a time when people are struggling with the economic situation.

This enlightened attitude towards his fans is a prime reason he’s enjoying enormous underground success, selling out most of his shows with little trouble. In short, he’s eager to keep it real. “People are investing a lot in us, so we want to do our best to put on a good show.”

Many view Scroobius Pip as a spokesman of some kind. But he denies that he actively sits at home deliberating over what message he can attach his music to. That’s not to say he’s above writing something so a discussion can be started... “It’s good to start these conversations, but I’m not going to start claiming I’m the man with the answers.”

So how about those artists do possess aspirations to be a vehicle for social change? He’s not certain anyone bears the responsibility for that, saying he struggles with the pressure society places on celebrities. “We say: ‘You’re famous now, so you better up your game.’

Personally it’s often a thing I like to discuss and engage in, but if everyone’s music was tackling the same subjects, it’d be boring.”

Catch dan le sac vs Scroobius Pip live at Eastbourne’s Winter Garden Floral Hall on Wed 30 April. Their album Repent Replenish Repeat is our now on Sunday Best Recordings.

BY STUART ROLT Image: © JoLi Studios www.lesacvspip.co.uk

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It’s good to have a plan, especially if you actually manage to put your ideas into practice. Most of us never get to realise our childhood fantasies of becoming a Pop-star, no matter how much posing for the mirror we did. Not so if you are 22 year old Louisa Rose Allen, better known to the world as Grammy Award winning Pop sensation Foxes. Apparently she’s had a plan from the start, even as a youngster she was carefully working on how to turn a dream into a reality.

Now on the verge of releasing her debut album Glorious, she’s naturally excited about her years of work paying off.

“I’ve stayed true to the music I wanted to make. I knew a year and a half ago and I know now,” she eagerly tells me.

“I’m really happy I’ve stayed true, and I think it’s going to be the album that I’ll be proud of when I’m 90 and I look back.

I always wanted to do that.”

She’s enormously sweet, despite some stupid journalist delaying her lunch with inane questions like: “So what’s your favourite fox?” (Megan Fox, if you’re interested…) If anything she seems almost excited to chat with me, but not as excited as she is about the new album. “I’m very ready for it to come out now. I’ve done a lot of features this year, worked with lots of interesting people, which have been loads of fun. But now I’m ready to release my own body of work. I can’t wait.”

A delicious slab of intelligent Pop, Glorious is a collection of old and new Foxes songs, crisply demonstrating the songwriting range she’s capable of. Internet favourites Echo and White Coats, live hits Holding Onto Heaven and Night Owls Early Birds all make an appearance, as do the euphoric strains of the singles Youth and Let Go For Tonight. “It’s really personal, all my music stems from stuff that’s happened or something that I’m experiencing. It’s like therapy for me.”

Now, after her collaboration with Zedd on hit US single Clarity claiming that aforementioned Grammy for Best Dance Recording, smashing dancefloors the world over with various remixes of Youth and her appearance on Rudimental’s Right Here, you have to wonder if she’s truly aware of the growing attention focusing on her, or does she exist in a little bubble of her own? “I think I’m always in my own bubble, I’m like a big kid!

“I was in Vegas, where I was counting down NYE. We drove up to the Palms, where I was doing it, and there was a massive billboard with my giant face. We’d been past Britney and Celine Dion, then me…”

Meeting the responsibilities fame requires always means an adjustment. On a recent tour, after mentioning in an

interview her love of cake, Foxes found herself being presented with over 56 home-baked cakes. That’s not even counting the shop-bought ones. “I don’t think I’m famous yet. I can still go to Tesco’s in my pyjamas. But it’s never really been about the fame, it’s something that comes with success, but you just have to deal with it all.”

There might be a few lessons in coping with celebrity life left for her, especially with using Twitter - that celebrated

“The other day I put a picture up of me and a cardboard cut-out of Usher for a joke. I put: ‘This is me and Usher at Christmas!’

People were posting: ‘That’s not Usher, she obviously Photoshopped him in!’ facilitator of mass misunderstanding.

She’s full of the enthusiasm that youth brings, chatting earnestly about her obsession with cake (again?), her love of early 90s Dance music and the best way to obtain a Nando’s Black Card. For a moment I begin to wonder if there’s a ‘planets nicest pop star’ competition happening soon. But one of her people confirms later that she really is this lovely.

This exuberant wide-eyed freshness that pervades everything Foxes produces, has spilled over into the food flinging video for Let Go For Tonight, helping it clock up over 1.5 million YouTube views in little more than a week.

“It was a dream of mine to do that music video since I was very young. I went to the record company, sat down and literally read out my diary. I said: ‘This is the next video.

You have to do a giant food fight and shoot cake out of a cannon.’ There was definitely a moment of ‘She’s finally lost it!’

“I am a big kid, but there’s nothing wrong with that. There’s no point in taking anything too seriously. There could be worse messages to be putting out.”

Catch Foxes live on Sun 2 March at Brighton Haunt.

Her new single Let Go For Tonight is released on Mon 23 Feb, with debut Album Glorious arriving on Mon 12 May. www.iamfoxes.com // www.thehauntbrighton.co.uk

By Stuart Rolt Photo Credit: Chad & Paul

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SCIENCE FESTIVAL THU 6 FEB - SUN 2 MARCH Brighton Science Festival returns on Thu 6 Feb – Sun 2 Mar, bringing with it all the regular big Science weekends, scintillating discussions and thought-provoking events we’ve come to expect and love. This year’s themes are shaping up to be Conflict and Warfare, Fairness and Equality, Food and Diet and The Web and Connectivity.

Started eight years ago, the Festival aims to explore and discover where we came from, deal with where we are and debate where we might go in the future. By using a selection of extraordinary and inspiring science communicators the festival aims to make Science open and compelling for everyone.

Explorations into the science of attraction, scientific poetry slams, magic show, remote-controlled robot battles and explosive chemistry shows are just a small sample of the esoteric scientific treats on offer.

There’s musical comedy, mind blowing lectures and guides to building your own games console, 3D printing, sewing, drawing, and coding. With scores of demonstrations, seminars and discussions happening all over the City, there’s practically no limit to what you’ll discover.

As always there are weekends of science fun for kids and their parents with demonstrations, games and creepy crawlies.

Whilst the Festival is for all ages, it sets out to actively promote the spirit of discovery to young people, encouraging parents to participate at the same time.

Already recent years have seen an increased uptake in Sussex for Science-based A-level courses. A raised uptake for Science subjects means higher standards and better choice for businesses. www.brightonscience.com Images by Colleen Slater

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The Old Market 11a Upper Market Street,Hove, BN3 1AS

26th Feb to 1st of March @ 7:30pm + 2:30 matinee 1st March Tickets from www.theoldmarket.com

£12/£10 concessions

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Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Akan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith Originally produced by the WPA theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City, by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organisation This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

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MUSIC GUIDE

FEBRUARY LIVE GIG / BAND

BIG MUSIC EVENT

CLASSICAL CONCERT / OPERA CLUB NIGHT / EVENT

London Grammar continue to prove just why they’re one of the most exciting new bands to breakthrough in 2013 as their debut album, If You Wait, entered the UK album charts at number two. Their first ever headline tour sold out and the band now announce dates for early 2014 - stopping off here at Brighton Dome.

PRICE: £15.50

For a decade, alt-rock phenomenon The Boxer Rebellion have been turning heads globally as a band known and admired for not sticking to the rulebook. “This band can alter your life,” said the UK’s NME Magazine, referring to the incredibly epic and ambitious, yet intimate and melodic nature of the band’s musical output.

PRICE: £12.50

COALITION

AUDIO

New Noise is a completely unique night to Brighton. Every week we will have a public A-List & B-List. The A-List will be a collection of the night’s most popular songs that get played every week. The B-List will be new music of which we will hope to introduce to the A-List. The most important part of the night is that Audio will be heavily supporting local talent.

KOMEDIA

Ultimate Power is a monthly night playing nothing but the greatest power ballads ever written, celebrated by the friendliest club goers around, creating a night of pure euphoria! A communal appreciation of colossal musical compositions from the titans of Power Ballads; Loaf, Tyler and Jovi and many, many more besides. Every single song is a classic: it is no exaggeration to say that it is a truly life-changing experience.

THE OLD MARKET

Based in Brighton, the Studio 9 Orchestra is a 20-piece ensemble, specialising in 20th Century Jazz, Funk and Latin compositions. Although performing a diverse array of charts from across the jazz repertoire, S9O pride themselves on performing intricate, orchestral pieces from some of the world’s greatest contemporary composers.

DOME CONCERT HALL

DOME CONCERT HALL

THE HAUNT

Barry Wordsworth conducts the Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra as they play Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 (London), which is at the pinnacle of the Classical Symphony style.

Having just conducted a Haydn symphony over one hundred years later, Prokofiev loosely emulated the style in his First Symphony. In contrast, Mendelssohn’s beautiful Violin Concerto spins romantic melodies.

of Montreal is an indie pop band which formed in Athens, Georgia in the United States in 1997. The band is fronted by Kevin Barnes who writes, composes and plays most of the music for his albums. The band’s style has been influenced by conventional indie pop, psychedelic music, vaudeville and music hall on their earlier releases and by afrobeat, funk, krautrock and reggae on their recent releases.

DATE: MON 3 FEB

DATE: TUE 4 FEB

PRICE: £2, £4 DATE: TUE 4 FEB

PRICE: £5 DATE: FRI 7 FEB

PRICE: £10 DATE: SAT 8 FEB

PRICE: £10 - £33 DATE: SUN 9 FEB

PRICE: £14 DATE: SUN 16 FEB

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Physical abuse?

Emotional abuse?

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THE OLD MARKET

Minkley’s Night of Melodies with Alice Russell is a magical night of mixed-up melodies from some of Brighton’s leading music maestros. Hosted by Guardian writer and comedian Alex Worrall. Gabrielle Minkley will also be running the 2014 London Marathon, in memory of Oliver Minkley, and to raise money for the charity Samaritans. All funds raised through these two events will go to Samaritans to help those in need.

BRIGHTON CENTRE

After over a decade on tour, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to the legend that is Freddie Mercury and Queen. The extraordinary vocal range and outstanding delivery of Joseph Lee Jackson as Freddie Mercury and the intricate guitar work of Glenn Scrimshaw as Brian May are backed by superbly crafted harmonies, a driving rhythm section and state-of-the-art, world class production.

DOME CONCERT HALL

Van Morrison is a legendary artist with one of the most enduring and consistently impressive careers in musical history. His own distinctive blend of R&B, soul and Celtic influences has earned him many awards, including six Grammys, induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and a BRIT Award for outstanding contribution to British music.

PRICE: £12 DATE: SUN 16 FEB

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SAVE THE DATE! FemRock is turning ONE YEAR OLD in February! It’s been a truly amazing year for them from starting as a small night at a university bar, to finding their new home at The Green Door. So they’re throwing an extra special night for all of you full of love, cake, dancing, and glitter of course! Plus they have some exciting surprises up our sleeves...

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CONCORDE 2

Concorde2 are incredibly excited to welcome back Pharoahe Monch for another hip-hop master class after his explosive live show in 2012. Known for his refusal to scatter his lyrics with the narcissistic and misogynistic musings of many of his contemporaries, Pharoahe Monch is widely regarded as one of the most intelligent, eloquent and challenging lyricists of the genre.

COALITION

Danny Brown is an American hip hop recording artist from Detroit, Michigan. Brown is known for his individuality, being described by MTV as “one of rap’s most unique figures in recent memory.” His 2011 album XXX, released for free online, received critical acclaim, earning him such accolades as Spin’s #1 hip hop album of the year and Metro Times’ “Artist of the Year”.

THE HAUNT

Brother & Bones are five men that write songs with artistry of Folk troubadours, the energy of punks, the swagger of rock stars and the self-belief of stadium headliners.

A quintet so versatile that they can switch from soul searching laments to chest beating triumphalism with the flick of a wrist and the blink of a steely eye.

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YOUR GUIDE TO

SARA PASCOE AND FRIENDS

MATT WINNING: WORK IN PROGRESS

Sat 1 Feb

Thur 6 Feb Upstairs at Three and Ten

With the superb comedy coming to Upstairs at Three and Ten this February, it is no wonder that Sara Pascoe is getting ready to grace Brighton with a preview of her new solo show entitled ‘Versus History’.

A guest on QI, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and Live at The Apollo, Pascoe will be entertaining the audience with material about her failed relationships, her parents’ and Henry VIII’s.

This is all after she introduces Lou Sanders - named one of the top surrealist comics to look out for - and ‘hot new talent’ Rachel Stubbings to the stage.

Upstairs at Three and Ten This month will mark the arrival of one of the UK’s most exciting new comedians coming to Brighton to perform his work-in-progress show. Scottish comic Matt Winning was a finalist in the BBC New Comedy Awards 2012 as well as the Chortle Student Comedy Awards in 2010 and 2011 while also winning the Hilarity Bites New Act in 2011.

You can expect some hilarious one-liners, lots of noise and some superb comedic observations. Don’t miss the chance to be one of the first to see Britain’s most unique new rib-ticklers before he embarks on his national tour this year.

THE MURDERETTES: A MURDER IS PERFORMED Sun 9 Feb

Komedia

A murder has been committed and it is up to you, the audience, to set the scene and create the story. The Murderettes have been bringing their unique take on whodunnits to the London improv community and the reaction has been very positive.

When the hero (decided by you) is setup for a murder they didn’t commit, they must prove their innocence as they play out the whole adventure in front of your eyes. Will they be framed and put in jail for good or will the real murderer make themselves known? That’s for you to find out this February.

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LAUGHTERMARKET ANNUAL SPECIAL

BOOTHBY GRAFFOE: SCRATCH!

RABBIT IN THE HEADLIGHTS

Sun 19 Feb

Thur 20 Feb The Old Market

The Laughtermarket returns this February for an Annual Special with a blend of some of the best comics who vary from just being discovered and rising stars, to national TV names that are warming up before they hit the tour circuit.

Thur 20 Feb Komedia

Upstairs at Three and Ten

Some of the talent for this night includes Katherine Ryan, who has appeared on popular shows like Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Mock the Week and QI. Our very own Brighton resident Zoe Lyons will also be gracing the stage along with Joe Wells - who has been seen on tour with Alexei Sayle – and the musical James McDonnell.

After all the Christmas spending, ArchSurrealist Boothby Graffoe comes to the Komedia this February to look at the weird world of the UK lottery scratch card. In his own witty way, Graffoe looks at who buys scratch cards, how many they might buy, what odds are there in winning and perhaps one of the most asked questions – what would you do if you won.

Through the vehicle of comedy, Boothby will keep you enthralled as you contemplate the idea of such a small but potentially lucky card. Will he win during the show and more importantly; will he share any of his winnings?

Rabbit in the Headlights is a great chance for new comedians to try their material out on a willing audience. Specially hand-picked for their talent, this new-act night lets rising stand-ups take you on a journey through their own funny thought process, testing your sense of humour and reactions.

Although unpredictable (but hopefully hilarious) you can sit safe in the confidence that these acts have been sought out specifically for their comic styling, sometimes being the most talked about up and coming performers. Brought to you from an awardwinning Fringe venue and hosted by local comic Aidan Goatley.

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COMEDY

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COMEDY SHOWS

ROBIN INCE’S DIRTY BOOK CLUB

AVENUE Q

Tue 11 Feb

Tue 11 Feb

LAUGHABLE Thur 13 Feb

Upstairs at Three and Ten

The Old Market

Winner of Time Out’s ‘Outstanding Achievement’ award, Robin Ince’s Dirty Book Club comes to Brighton as part of the Brighton Science Festival. For one night only, Ince brings a special part of the Book Club which will combine the most explicit passages of sexual adventure from numerous pieces of literature retrieved from charity shops, skips etc.

You can expect to go through a range of emotions while watching the show as you listen to some hilariously lurid stories about many erotic liaisons including sex during killer crab attacks, donkeys and the notorious De Sade. With collaborations from George Egg, Joanne Neary and more. www.upstairsatthreeandten.co.uk

This February, Brighton Theatre Group brings ‘the musical of the decade’ to local audiences as the magic of Avenue Q comes to The Old Market. With the visual quality of the Muppet Show and Sesame Street but the humour more relatable to South Park fans, Avenue Q is one of the funniest musicals that will make you wish you were singing and dancing with everyone on stage.

MITCH BENN – IS THE 37TH BEATLE Fri 21 Feb Komedia

Upstairs at Three and Ten

Please note however that outrageous puppet nudity and adult humour make this production a 14yrs + experience and not one to be missed. Directed by Nathan Potter with musical direction from Simon Gray.

As we head into February, it’s time for another dose of Laughable, the monthly show that welcomes a whole range of comedians to the stage. Upstairs at Three and Ten plays host to some of the best leading comedians, regulars on the circuit and newcomers who wish to try out new material on an eager audience.

Many great names have been attached to this comedy night including local boy Romesh Ranganathan, Edinburgh Fringe regular James Acaster and TV funny man Joe Wilkinson. February’s line-up is no different with the likes of Zoe Lyons, Lloyd Griffith and Angela Barnes taking to the mic.

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FESTIVAL OF THE SPOKEN NERD: FULL FRONTAL NERDITY

TIERNAN DOUIEB

Sat 22 Feb

The Old Market

Sat 22 Feb Upstairs at Three and Ten

Mitch Benn has a new show coming to the Komedia this February. This time, Benn will be combining his love of music with his Scouse upbringing and also focusing on his obsession with Liverpool’s famous boys; The Beatles. Over the years, many people have claimed to be the fifth Beatle but they can’t all be right.

In this show, the musical satirist will explore the legacy of the Fab Four and his tenuous connections to these Liverpudlian legends.

Whether you are a music expert or not bothered either way, you are sure to enjoy Mitch Benn’s captivating and well-researched show.

With a sell-out show in Edinburgh making these boys a much wanted commodity, The Old Market are happy to host Festival of the Spoken Nerd as they bring their new show to Brighton this February. To coincide with the Brighton Science Festival, these guys combine fascinating science stuff with significantly funny comedy.

Tiernan Douieb’s debut show at Edinburgh in 2009 was a sell-out success, gaining him great popularity for Fringe shows in the years following that. This month, the bearded comedian brings his new show to Brighton, entertaining his audience about the internet being too loud, politics and spiders.

With a stand-up mathematician, street scientist and cheeky songstress, this night promises to provide laughter, fun and a little bit of science to satisfy any curiosity. With over a million views on YouTube, this is your chance to be wowed by them in person.

Named by Mark Thomas as one to watch and mentioned by the British Comedy Guide as having a ‘hugely engaging onstage presence’, he has performed his friendly style of comedy globally and Upstairs at Three and Ten are delighted to be able to bring you his brand new material.

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YOUR GUIDE TO

ASHES TO ASHES / SILENCE

THE ENGLISH CHANNEL

CONFESSIONS OF A RABBI’S DAUGHTER

Tue 4 - 22 Feb

Sat 8 Feb

Sat 8 Feb

Emporium

Dome Studio Theatre

Marlborough Theatre

Lost In Space present a double bill of Harold Pinter’s extraordinary ‘memory’ plays.

Directed by Neil Brown with a cast including Richard Hahlo, the plays reflect Pinter’s continued fascination with time, love and violence.

Ashes To Ashes looks at a married couple finding themselves at a crisis point. Rebecca’s haunted, raw-nerved and empathic response to the violence of the world threatens to break her spirit and her marriage.

Silence explores solitude and separation In a brooding present, the recent past and a period long ago. Ellen, Rumsey and Bates share their memories, loves and losses through a series of cross-cut dialogues. www.emporiumbrighton.com

After 60 years, Liz Aggiss finally gives herself permission to do what she damn well pleases.

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www.the-marlborough.co.uk

WOT? NO FISH!!

THE WINSLOW BOY

TWELFTH NIGHT

Thu 20 - 21 Feb

Fri 21 Feb - 01 Mar The Old Market

bread&circuses presents Danny Braverman‘s extraordinary story about love and art, history… and catering. After premiering to critical acclaim at this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe, bread&circuses’ new oneman show takes audiences on a captivating journey spanning decades.

In 1926 shoemaker Ab Solomons drew on the wage-packet he gave to his wife Celie.

Throughout their marriage, right up until the early eighties, Ab had drawn a wage-packet cartoon every week for her. These cartoons, with blistering honesty through all their ups and downs, chronicled Solomons’ family life www.theoldmarket.com

Providing a channel for wilful women and hidden histories, this witty commentator ponders life, death and the pain, pleasure and paradoxes of ‘the stage.‘ Combing terrific physicality with a few tips every girl should know, you’ll find yourself being amused, challenged, even perplexed, but thoroughly entertained.

Rachel, the engaged daughter of a rabbi, falls in love with her best friend Sarah, and so finds herself torn between the demands of her Orthodox Jewish upbringing and her heart.

Rachel had always dreamed of making her father proud by becoming a Rabbitzen (a Rabbi’s wife). She’s on the brink of realising this wish, when she realises her friendship with Sarah has blossomed into something new.

Now she has to choose between true love and her dreams. In this fictionalised onewoman musical, written and performed by singer-songwriter Emily Rose.

Sat 22 Feb New Venture Theatre

Directed by Gerry McCrudden, and Inspired by true events, Terrence Rattigan’s classic piece tells the story of a family’s fight to clear their son’s name. Questioning the common assumption that truth conquers all.

A compelling drama about a young naval cadet accused of stealing a five shilling postal order, The Winslow Boy, like most of Rattigan’s work, is a technical triumph, reflecting his preoccupation with the pursuit of justice, and the toll it takes on you.

www.newventure.org.uk

Corn Exchange A play filled with tricks and confusion, gender reversals and madness, constantly challenged it’s audience to decide between appearance and reality.

Two worlds collide in an explosive new take on Shakespeare’s lyrical Twelfth Night.

Olivia’s melancholic, puritanical household clashes head on with Sir Toby’s insatiable appetite for drunken debauchery.

Originally commissioned for the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Complete Works Festival in 2006, this story of romance, satire and mistaken identity is crafted into one of the most exciting and accessible productions of recent years. www.brightondome.org

THEATRE

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THEATRE SHOWS

DERREN BROWN

TIS A PITY SHE’S A WHORE

BLINK

Tue 11 - 15 Feb

Tue 14 - 16 Feb

Sat 15 - 16 Feb

Theatre Royal This new one-man show ‘Derren Brown: Infamous’, promises to demonstrate once again why he’s considered one of the world’s most renowned live performers; a dark manipulator of magic and mind control.

The Nightingale

Dome Studio Theatre Phil Porter’s strange tale of two people with sheltered childhoods (and a fox called Scruffilitis) is dysfunctional, voyeuristic and darkly funny. The painfully self-aware piece is part romantic comedy and part tale of our times, exploing themes of loneliness and obsession.

Brown has toured six shows since 2003 and has been watched by an estimated audience of over 2 million people, winning two prestigious Olivier Awards, along the way.

Annabella, rich and beautiful, has her choice of suitors, but she shares a forbidden love with her brother Giovanni. Their love is both a scandal and a sin, so they must try to keep it secret in a brutal, unforgiving world but their defiance of the Catholic Church leads to a web of lies, deception, intrigue and revenge.

Pursuing their forbidden passion culminates in inevitable violence and bloodshed, in this dark and sensual Jacobean revenge drama.

Set in the mid-1600s, John Ford’s tragedy of illicit passion and bitter retribution is one of the most controversial works in English literature. Now it gets a new production with early modern dress.

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www.nightingaletheatre.co.uk

www.brightondome.org

Infamous is intended to be a more personal show, offering a different tone for those who have seen the multi-award winning master of illusion live or on TV before.

SMuts

Sophie worries that she may actually be disappearing, and that people will soon no longer be able to see her. So, with the help of a camera and video monitor, she invites her neighbour Jonah to watch her, and in doing so she makes herself visible once more.

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RAMBERT PRESENTS ROOSTER

LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

Wed 26 Feb - 01 Mar

Wed 26 Feb - 01 Mar Theatre Royal

The Old Market

Contemporary dance company Rambert’s unrivalled variety of performances, world class dancers and critically acclaimed orchestra has delighted audiences and critics alike for 87 years. Now they’re making a much anticipated return after a 13-year absence, with Christopher Bruce’s electrifying 60s celebration set to music by the Rolling Stones.

Plus, Merce Cunnigham’s seminal piece Sounddance, Richard Alston’s witty solo Dutiful Ducks and a world première by Barak Marshall - arresting, original and fevered in style, this is a rare chance to see work by one of America’s most celebrated choreographers. www.atgtickets.com

The Sussex Musical Theatre Society returns to The Old Market to bring you the Little Shop of Horrors this February. After their success with ‘Spring Awakening’ last year, they will be entertaining audiences with a modern re-imagining of the very popular 1982 musical.

This comedy horror rock offering by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman is based on the 1960 Roger Corman film, telling the story of is a flower shop owner who raises a sentient man-eating plant

26th Feb to 1st of March KODO Fri 28 Feb @ 7:30pm + Brighton Dome 2:30 mcenturies-old atinee art of Japanese Kodo bring the drumming, combined with electrifying 1st Mstunning rch athleticism and a visuals, to Brighton Dome this Feb.

Since debuting at Tickets the Berlin Festival fromin 1981, Kodo has given over 3600 performances on www.theoldmarket.com all five continents. Ancient Japanese culture £12/£10 concessions gets catapulted into the 21st century by this box office01273 201and 801 26-strong troupe of musicians dancers: lavish spectacle, intricate dance routines sed agent and therefore is acting as adisclo andTOM numerous musical influencesSMUTS make this sell tickets on behalf of simply one of the most exciting shows you’ll ever come across.

Book and lyrics by Howard Ashman, Music by Akan Menken Based on the film by Roger Corman, screenplay by Charles Griffith

Originally produced by the WPA theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director) www.theoldmarket.com www.brightondome.org Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City, by the WPA Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organisation This amateur production is presented by arrangement with JOSEF WEINBERGER LTD. on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of NEW YORK.

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DERREN BROWN

BY STUART ROLT Even the first time Derren Brown speaks to me I suspect he’s playing tricks. Greeting me by name as he picks up the phone is clearly an indication of the illusionist/hypnotist’s pre-cognitive powers. Or it could simply show the attention he pays to his diary. Regardless, it’s a little spooky. You have to wonder if his friends ever suspect he’s messing with them.

“It’s not something that I think about,” he tells me. “It would be odd to be that sort of person in real life, because it’s so controlling.

“I have had friends who said the first few times they met me, in hindsight, they thought I was doing stuff, everything I said or did was some kind of calculated move. It’s not something I pay any attention to, so it ends up not being an issue.”

He’s charming, fascinating and occasionally poetic in conversation. He gladly shares stories of his dreams, advice from other celebrities and his recent awkward gym-based encounter with Dynamo. So he’s more than happy to talk to me about the UK tour that’ll be keeping him busy until June.

Spending five nights at Brighton’s Theatre Royal from Tue 11 Feb. the new show, Infamous, sees Britain’s most famous illusionist in a new stripped back performance, less driven by showmanship and big production values. “We just wanted to make it feel more personal. I did start off with wanting it to feel more like an acoustic set. In some ways it was a brave move. But quite a few people have said it’s their favourite so far.”

Brown has a well-documented love of touring, saying every night there’s something he can carry into the following night’s performance, making it an on-going process.

To prepare for a tour of this magnitude takes Brown, and long-term writing partner Andy Nyman, a month of writing and another month rehearsing. But, because of the show’s reliance on random audience members, there’s only so much preparation that can be done. “That first night is when you find out if people will respond in the way you thought, in the people taking part or in terms of the suggestibility you try to engender in the audience, if things will fall into place.”

Touring means Brown gets to go out for six months with a

group of friends, enjoying a schedule that frees him to read or write in the daytime, something he doesn’t get time for whilst on TV projects. But it remains the actual performance, and the adrenaline rush it provides, that brings Brown to life. “As an actor you could be playing a very difficult, sombre or painful role in a play and it wouldn’t be that enjoyable to do.

Doing a show like this is just a delight, because the feelings you create are very positive for everyone. Having that every single day is just fantastic… and it never gets tiring.”

As Brown’s stage act has developed and grown so have his productions for television. Where earlier shows were trickdriven, slowly they’ve evolved into exploring the power of suggestion. “It interests me in my normal life… what makes people happy and how we should live. These are the questions that used to occupy people in ancient times, but we don’t really think about them so much anymore.”

Now his art is up against the likes of YouTube and its comments section, where thousands of people can watch an act and ponder amongst themselves on its mechanics.

“It’s part of the fun of it. If you are doing something that’s amazing people, hopefully it’s an enjoyable experience, not just a puzzle to work out. But you can’t really fool people as solidly as you could before.”

Brown admits that he once spent a lot of time trying to be impressive, so people would like him, but he learnt there are better ways to use your time. Far more important in getting people to like you is to truly understand the power of being nice. He believes ultimately the things that make people respond to you are really quite straightforward.

“We all try to be like people we admire, such as those that are witty, clever and funny. But we forget that we don’t really like people that are that witty, clever and funny, unless they are also kind… and nice to be around.”

Nice is an apt adjective to describe Brown. There’s an element of the playful prankster about him, especially when he’s interacting on stage with one of the subjects of his show. He’s using a diverse and influential range of skills to entertain and amaze thousands of people every year.

But there still lies with me a concern that individuals with a similar skill set could be using them for less benevolent purposes. The power of suggestion and hypnosis, plus people’s capacity to respond to this, could explain much of the inexplicable behaviour in the world.

“Of course some people will always take advantage, but it’s not quite the same as me using a skill that someone can then use for evil.

“There’s just something about the human experience that makes us sometimes respond uncritically to authority figures, once you see it like that you realise it’s something that can be exploited, - and is.” www.atgtickets.com www.derrenbrown.co.uk Derren Brown’s Infamous runs at the Theatre Royal on Tue 11 - Sat 15 Feb, and then travels around the country until Sat 31 May. Image by: Seamus Ryan

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FILM Dallas Buyers Club - 7 Feb The true story of the Dallas Buyers Club, commemorated by director Jean-Marc Vallée is already generating Oscar excitement as Matthew McConaughey plays the electrician/hustler Ron Woodroof who – after learning he had contracted the AIDS virus – helps other patients to get the medication they need to survive. Smuggling in drugs not yet approved by the FDA, Woodroof starts the underground Dallas Buyers Club, in order to provide AIDS sufferers with a more affordable and effective solution to slow down the virus. Watch out for a sparkling performance from Jared Leto who plays Rayon, Woodroof’s transgender business partner.

Robocop - 7 Feb It’s the year 2028 and in Detroit; Alex Murphy is a loving father, husband and all round good cop just trying to stop corruption in his city. When he is severely injured in the line of duty, robot technology giants OmniCorp decide to use his misfortune to create a part-man, partrobot police officer. Envisioning a crime fighting ‘Robocop’ in every city, their greed blurs the reality of the situation and not everything goes to their billion-dollar plan. Directed by José Padilha and starring Joel Kinnaman (The Killing), this reboot of the 1987 Paul Verhoeven original hits the big screen early this month.

The Monuments Men - 14 Feb Monuments Men is a story about an unlikely World War II platoon made up of museum directors, curator and art historians who are sent to Germany to rescue famous pieces of art from the Nazis and return them to their rightful owners, before being destroyed by Hitler.

Directed by and starring George Clooney, this comedy-drama based on the book ‘The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History’ by Robert M. Edsel features a superb cast to accompany Clooney; including Matt Damon, Bill Murray, Cate Blanchett and John Goodman.

The Book Thief - 26 Feb Set in Nazi Germany during World War II, young refugee Liesel Meminger is being sent to live with foster parents when her brother dies. While at his funeral she discovers a book, which she keeps to remind her of him. After her new adoptive father teaches her to read, she begins to steal books before the SS burns them and her new love affair with books starts to transform the lives of everyone around her.

Based on the award-winning novel by Markus Zusak, The Book Thief arrives at cinemas at the end of this month and stars Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson and Sophie Nélisse, with music from John Williams.

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WIN WIN MR. PEABODY AND SHERMAN MOVIE GOODY BAGS This month, Dreamworks get ready to release their brand new animation film ‘Mr. Peabody and Sherman’.

To celebrate, we have teamed up with 20th Century Fox Entertainment in order to give you the chance to win some special ‘Mr. Peabody and Sherman’ Goody Bags full of lunch tins, t-shirts, activity sets and much more.

For a chance to win, just answer this simple question:

Mr. Peabody and Sherman is an all-new comedy adventure for the whole family. Emmy Award winner Ty Burrell (Modern Family) voices Mr. Peabody, the world’s smartest person who happens to be a dog. When his “pet” boy Sherman, voiced by Max Charles (The Amazing Spider-Man), uses their time traveling WABAC machine without permission, events in history spiral out of control to disastrous and comical results. It’s up to this most unexpected of father-son teams to somehow put things back on track before the space-time continuum is irreparably destroyed.

Send your answer, including your Name, Address and Telephone number to: competition@bn1magazine.co.uk.

What species is Mr. Peabody?

A. B. C.

Sloth Red Panda Dog

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FILM

FORTY YEARS OF FILMGOING

By Wayne Imms

Back in 1975, aged five (showing my age here), I made my very first cinema visit. The film, of course forty years ago, was the original of Gone in 60 Seconds. The film itself, a thriller consisting of a few car chases, isn’t significant. But this year being the fortieth anniversary of my first time as a cinemagoer is a milestone of significance for me.

The first time, as with many of my earliest cinematic experiences, was at Maidstone’s Granada Cinema with my dad. I was never close to him, but maybe I should be grateful to him for introducing me to the cinema; a magical palace of imagination and great escapism. Some of my earliest films included Jaws 2, the original Star Wars trilogy and various James Bonds. The only Bond film the whole family went to was The Spy Who Loved Me, which I think remains my favourite of them. I remember that my mum, who was never into films, fell asleep during the screening.

Superman was great to see on the big screen, in 1978, my favourite superhero film. My dad and I actually arrived halfway through it, then catching up on the first half. E.T was a highlight – I remember hiding my tears during a particularly moving scene. It seems that so many people’s first film at the cinema was a Disney one. My first was 1992’s Aladdin, which I thought was great. My earliest cinemagoing was enhanced by my dad treating me to, as well as the occasional hot dog, issues of Film Review magazine.

I’d always been interested in behind the scenes stuff; how films and special effects were put together. Quite annoyingly for my dad, I’d often ask: “How did they do that?” Film Review was a great magazine; full of interviews, interesting insights into my favourite films and reviews on new releases.

Years later in Maidstone (it wasn’t such a dull place in those days), I became heavily involved with hospital radio.

I reflected my passion for films within radio by producing and presenting a weekly film show with the then MGM Cinema’s manager. We began by covering Jurassic Park, upon its 1993 release. It was quite a joy to record those shows and to cut up tapes on reel to reel machines, sometimes late at night in the studio, using audio film clips and soundtrack music. From an early age, I had gained a real interest and love of film music, especially scores of John Williams, the composer of Star Wars, E.T, Superman and Jurassic Park. Those films, the music and cinemagoing in general were always rather magical to me.

Aged thirty, I moved to Brighton and, of course, continued visiting the cinema, including the grand old, very old, the Duke of York’s, the UK’s oldest working cinema. The first film I saw there was a rerelease of The Exorcist; horror is certainly a favourite genre. It was great to finally see the classic on the big screen, but disappointing to hear some of the audience laughing in places. Why did they, and how dare they? A few years later, after conceiving the regular arts event, The Space, I arranged a Duke of York’s-based 30th anniversary screening of Alien and an interview with its editor Terry Rawlings and costume designer John Mollo.

This was the first of my many film events; the latest was Shallow Grave. It was good to have the acclaimed director Ben Wheatley taking part in two of my events. He’s among many Brighton filmmakers in this highly creative city.

Sometimes it seems full of budding producers, directors and off-camera people, which is a really good thing.

It is great to live here, partly as Brighton has a real love for film and many people are, or want to be, part of the industry. Bringing successful filmmaking talent here via The Space and other events, and my regular piece in this magazine are rewarding ways for me to reflect my own love for cinema and film, which grew from my first cinema-going experience forty years ago. The cinema is somewhere I still love; definitely the best place to experience the magic of film.

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TATTOO

C ONVENTION

Get ready for the 7th Brighton Tattoo Convention happening in the heart of the city right on the beachfront.

The Hilton Brighton Metropole will play host to the convention for its second year on Sat 15 and Sun 16 Feb, providing visitors with access to some of the best tattoo artists around the world.

It will also showcase some of the best talent right now on our own doorstep highlighted here and in our exclusive fashion spread.

James Sawyer and Eaton Nott. They also sell a wide range of prints, homewares, gifts and jewellery.

Now run by Mick J, Blue Dragon Tattoo Studio on North Road are celebrating their 25th anniversary this year and are known as the longest established studio in Brighton.

They have award-winning resident and guest artists that have a wide range of experience to cover all aspects of design for customers.

Situated on North Road, Angelic Hell Tattoo Brighton first opened its doors in 1996 and consistently provides innovative and high quality custom tattooing. Their tattoo artists specialise in a broad range of styles and are proud to work alongside guest artists such as Bara (True Love, Madrid) and Craig Kelly (India Street Tattoo, Belfast).

Adrian Stacey works at Nine Tattoo Studio on Boyce’s Street and produces talented work that reflects his continuous study of traditional Japanese tattoos but also branches out into other areas of design. Ade has been tattooing now for fourteen years. He also helped to organise the Valentine Art Show happening at the convention in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Established in May 2012, Gilded Cage Tattoo Studio is the home of tattooists James Robinson, Hannah Keuls, Paco Casero and Will Thompson. There is a beautiful boutique shop on the ground floor featuring items from local artists

BRIGHTON TATTOO CONVENTION 15 - 16 Feb Hilton Metropole King’s Rd, Brighton BN1 2FU www.brightontattoo.com

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FASHION ITEMS AND PRICES Jewel Thief, Brighton Talon necklace £135 Wing bracelet £99 Gold claw ring £135 Moon Crescent ring £125 Tatty Devine Red Glitter Heart necklace £18 Saints and Soldiers Apparel T-shirts £18-£20 Beanie £8 Magnum Opus Tattoo Studio T-shirts Adrian Willard designs £10 Magnum Opus designs Phil Kyle £20 Tattoo Workshop Jed Harwood t-shirts £15 Tattoo Workshop vests £12

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FASHION

Tattoo art isn’t just about applying it to the body. Since we are coming up to the Brighton Tattoo Convention, our February fashion spread brings to light some of the studios that have put their designs to cloth and have a great range of T-shirts to buy.

We also had the honour of showing off some items from a local alternative clothing brand, who pride themselves on making sure a percentage of each sale goes to charity.

Saints and Soldiers Apparel was started by husband and wife team Chris and Kerry Streeter in 2012. They wanted to make a difference with their brand so founded their own Charity foundation, The S&S Foundation. Each item is ethnically sourced, made here in the UK and for everything sold, money goes towards helping some great causes such as Help for Heroes and The African Wildlife Foundation.

Tattoo Workshop was established in April 2011 and artists Stewart Francis, Jed Harwood, Kate Mackay-Gill and Gary Burns strive to provide a variety of different tattoo styles to cater for all their customers’ needs. Just off London Road on Providence Place, Tattoo Workshop also showcase some fantastic art prints to buy.

Established in November 2007 and located on Upper North Street, Phil Kyle and the artists at Magnum Opus cover a wide range of styles to suit almost everyone’s taste; from traditional, realistic, Japanese, black and gray, large scale to tiny tattoos.

They can help you find the tattoo that suits you.

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A BIG THANK YOU TO: CLOTHES: MODELS: Magnum Opus Adrian Willard and Adrian Willard Pornnipha Baker Tattoo Workshop Adam Turner and Jed Harwood Daisy Rundle Saints and Soldiers Apparel Mikey Rollason JEWELLERY: Dane Woods Jewel Thief Gallery Keiko Suicide Tatty Devine Dixie Dread HAIR & MAKEUP: Tuesday Sakura Marcella James from Sabien Demonia Pops & James - AND BETTY LOU SALON Alex Ryan PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAMES DALY JAMESDALYPHOTOGRAPHY@GMAIL.COM

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RIDDLE & FINNS

BY LUCY HALLETT

Fine Fish dining

I like animals. I really do. Yes, it can be somewhat confusing to cuddle up to my pet cat in the day, and march off and eat a whole host of less cute animals at night. Sorry ugly, less furry, less domesticated animals, I’m eating you… often. The big distinction is that we view some animals as pet-worthy, and some as fuel, and I’m certainly not going to argue. I would propose that anybody who has eaten a perfectly cooked, rare fillet steak is not going to marching for animal rights. However there’s a big ol’ grey area that rarely gets mentioned, and that is the consumption of fish.

Fish are, to a whole host of families, pets. Most people have some vague childhood memory of Goldie floating face up, before being plonked unceremoniously down the toilet, and these same people (myself included) would think nothing of eating a tuna sandwich. This is why whenever I’m off to a fish restaurant I feel not even the slightest modicum of guilt about chomping away- until you learn to be a bit more exciting little fishy, you are going to end up on my dinner plate.

With what could be described as a menacing gleefulness I arrived at Riddle & Finns, a very smart little restaurant at the beginning of Meeting House Lane. It bills itself as a Champagne and Oyster bar, due to its hefty selection of both, however it is also a restaurant in its own right, with a large well thought-out menu. The décor is minimalist

yet interesting. White and green ceramic tiles line the walls, while raised tables house beautiful candelabra complete with dripping white wax. It is visually impressive while being relatively sparse; no mean feat. They have a no-booking policy which means you have to hope serendipity is on your side, yet the place is always bustling and vibrant, so it’s clearly a strategy that works. Another quirk is that they seat you wherever is free, meaning unless you are in a group of 4 or 8, you’ll most likely be sharing a table with strangers. This can be a bit hit and miss. The first couple opposite us looked horrified at the decibels our conversation reached, which was unsettling, yet the second couple in the sitting were friendly and charming, so it’s effectively like a diner’s version of Russian roulette.

Starters sit between the £5 and £10 mark, while the mains fluctuate much more wildly, with the cheapest main being the Squid and Shellfish Risotto at a not-too-shabby £12.95; the most expensive being the Lobster Fruits De Mer coming in at £40 a head. They offer a cost cutting pre-theatre menu Monday to Friday until 7.15pm with two options for each course and two courses for £12.95, so feeling the post-Christmas pinch, we went for that. I chose for the Mixed Shellfish Marinière, while my dining companion went for the Whitebait with Wasabi Mayo.

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mains, before mentioning we hadn’t yet had our starters.

These things happen, and it was a very busy service, so can be excused. When we got our starters the mixed shellfish was gorgeous with the marinière being some of the richest yet nicest I had ever sampled. The whitebait was crunchy and perfectly cooked, however the wasabi mayo could have benefitted from slightly more wasabi if I’m being picky. When it came to choosing the food itself we were reliant upon the waitress, as the £12.95 menu is only on the chalk board outside, so they have to dictate the dishes.

Unfortunately our waitress didn’t remember a lot of the ingredients to one of the mains, so it made deciding tricky.

Rather than leave, check the components, then return, she looked embarrassed and waited for us to decide. We opted for the Battered Fish and Chips with Salad and Tartare sauce and Fishcakes, Mange Tout, Spinach and a sauce which she hadn’t quite remembered.

After thirty minutes our mains still hadn’t arrived. Ordinarily this wouldn’t be a problem, however for a menu that bills itself as ‘pre-theatre’ by this point would be worrying that you would be missing the start of the show. Five minutes later our mains arrived, the fishcakes being straddled by an egg! Now don’t for some reason think this was an unwelcome addition, or that I am some sort of Egg-Nazi, but it wasn’t mentioned in the description of the meal, and if for some reason (God knows why) you didn’t like eggs, this would be the equivalent of going on a blind date, only

to find out it was Jim Davidson waiting for you. Anyway, egg dramas aside, the fishcakes were spectacular. Cooked beautifully and lightly spiced with an array of Indian flavours they were melt-in-the-mouth. The mustard sauce (another un-mentioned accompaniment) complimented rather than over-powered the fishcakes, while the mange tout and spinach acted as a crunchy corner of divinity. The Fish and chips were less impressive. The fish was subtle and the batter wonderfully crunchy, but as a whole was woefully under-seasoned rendering it quite bland. The chips were actually fries, and rather disappointing ones at that.

Riddle & Finns is without a doubt a rather magical little restaurant that undulates a warm, friendly and exciting atmosphere. For £12.95 the food really was a steal, and the mistakes that were made are easily rectified. However the service, although sweet and friendly, left an awful lot to be desired. I would snap off your hand at the opportunity to return, however if I walked past and saw it was as busy as the night I reviewed it, you might find me doing a sharp u-turn in search of some non-furry, non-domesticated animals to devour.

RIDDLE & FINNS Meeting House Ln, Brighton, BN1 1HB

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PIZZA 7

BY LUCY HALLETT

y r e v e r o f r u o v a A fl e week h t f o y a d

I’ve found that for pretty much all of my adult life I have been perpetually dieting. The funny thing is this perpetual dieting generally doesn’t consist of any real healthy eating.

After weeks of gorging on chocolate, burgers and drinking the sugar equivalent of the ‘holidays-are-coming’ Christmas Coca Cola truck, I’ll re-assess my waistline, and sigh. I’ll then vow to live like a (hopefully) cooler version of Gillian Mckeith, buy some health books, and start updating Facebook about how I’ll be looking like Kate Moss in no time. Then stupid life gets in the way. There’s a birthday. There’s a party. Or in this case, there’s a pizza review. So I’ve started to think that maybe, as long as I’m not actually suffering from coronary disease, I should quit this whole dieting malarkey, and just enjoy the exciting world of food.

It was with this ethos in mind that I merrily leaped through the doors of Pizza 7 on Ship Street and seated myself in anticipation of my mort par le fromage. I really liked dark blue-walled and exposed wood and brick interior, the exotic beers that occupied their own little shelf, and the raised wooden tables encircled by mismatching metal chairs. The atmosphere was charming and friendly and it screamed of the sort of place which would be perfect for a group of friends. We opted for some tasty pork crackling (£1.50) to start, and some drinks. I kept with tradition and went for a large glass of the St Cirice, a French Syrah Grenache priced at £5.50 which was smooth and moreish. My dining companion went with Evan the restaurant manager’s recommendation of a bottle of the Founders All Day IPA pale ale (£5.50). He said it was incredibly tasty and drinkable, and produced a face much akin to a cat with the proverbial cream, so I knew it was a goodun’.

For reasons of greed and fair reviewing, we opted for a selection of 4 of the 7 pizzas on offer. They arrived looking and smelling gorgeous. My first bite was of the plainest pizza;

a simple tomato sauce, and buffalo mozzarella (£7.95). It was beautifully executed, and showcased the high-quality of the sauce and cheese- something that can be found lacking from the generic chain restaurants that are so abundant in Brighton. The second pizza was topped with New Forest charcuterie, red chilli, mascarpone, chives and rocket (£9.75).

The chilli provided a lovely warm background in which the phenomenal meats took centre stage. I thought the chives worked perfectly with the smokiness of the charcuterie, so by now I was thoroughly impressed. Next I forayed into an area I usually try to avoid- vegetarian pizza. The first was laden with aubergines, courgettes, mushrooms, parmesan, truffle oil and rocket (£9.25). The truffle oil was an inspired touch, and lifted the veg into almost orgasmic realms; each being cooked to perfection. The ratio between cheese and toppings was perfect as with all the pizzas, and I found myself actually looking forward to the next pizza, another vegetarian option. This was showered with roasted peppers, thyme, rocket, honey glaze, and local goat cheese (£8.75).

The goat cheese had such a lovely flavour, and worked so naturally with the thyme that of all of them this was actually my favourite. How will I ever show my face to my carnivorous friends after choosing a vegetarian pizza over a meaty one?!

There’s a lot of Italian themed competition near Pizza 7 in the form of Ask, Zizzi, and Bella Pasta, but this place leaves them well and truly in the shadows. I loved the small but wellchosen menu, and the more extensive selection of drinks. If, like me, the idea of sitting around with pizza and good booze floats your boat then your next port of call simply has to be Pizza 7.

PIZZA 7 60 Ship St, Brighton BN1 1AE

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easterneye

Authentic South Indian Cuisine APPETISER VEGETARIAN

NON-VEGETARIAN

• Chilli paneer

£4.35

• Mild cheddar mushroom and coriander tikki

£3.90

• Dahi samosa chat

£3.90

• Ragada patties

£3.90

Batter fried paneer tossed with fresh green chillies and garlic Masala mash with assorted mushroom shallow fried Chick peas and samosa with yoghurt and chutneys

Potato tikkies with chick peas chutney

• Crispy fried chilli garlic baby squids

£4.50

• Chicken banoo kebab

£4.50

• Kerala beef chilli fry

£5.45

Squid rings marinated with fresh red chillies and garlic paste then deep fried

Hand chopped chicken fillet marinated overnight with black pepper, coriander, royal cumin pan grilled Strips of beef marinated overnight with crushed green chillies, shallots. Curry leaves and fresh ginger

MAIN COURSE LAMB

SEAFOOD

• Bowli hundi

£8.25

Slow cooked lamb braised with onion.

Garlic and seasonal vegetables

• Prawn Bhuna

£8.25

DUCK

CHICKEN • Punjabi Chicken Tikka Makhan Wala

£7.45

• Mala bar Chicken

£6.75

• Chicken Niligiri Korma

£7.45

• Adrakhi Palak Murgh

£6.50

• Chettinad Chicken Curry

£6.50

• Chicken Dopiaza

£6.50

• Kadai Chicken

£6.50

Succulent Chicken Tikka in a buttery sauce with fenugreek leaves Mild chicken curry with coconut, cinnamon and curry leaves

Chicken cooked with fresh chillies, coriander, mint and yoghurt Chicken cooked with fresh ginger and spinach Chicken cooked with twelve ground spices Chicken braised with onions and spices Chicken cooked with pepper, onion, tomato, coriander and fenugreek

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£12.05

Fresh water prawns cooked in homemade pickling sauce

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VEGETARIAN

• King Prawn Achari

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• Duck chilli garlic

£9.85

Strips of duck stir fried with fresh red and green chillies

VEGETABLE SIDE DISH • Paneer butter masala

£6.95

Cottage cheese in a buttery sauce with fenugreek

OLD FAVOURITE DISHES • Korma - Lamb • Biryani - Lamb

£8.50 £8.90

RICE DISHES • Steamed Basmati rice

£2.75

BREADS • Plain naan

£1.60

DOSA WORLD • Butter Masala dosa

£6.50

Enjoy your romantic evening at Eastern Eye Authentic Indian Cuisine Book in advance!

EASTERN EYE

58 London Road, Brighton East Sussex, BN1 4JE 01273 685151, www.easterneyerestaurant.co.uk

OPENING TIMES:

Monday lunch closed, dinner 6-11 Friday 12-3, 6-12 Tuesday lunch 12-3, dinner 6-11 Saturday 12-3, 6-12 Wednesday 12-3, 6-11 Sunday 12-3, 6-11 Thursday 12-3, 6-11

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