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With 67% of the funding now in place, we are moving closer towards realising our redevelopment plans which will see a major refurbishment of the nationally-important Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, as part of an ambitious culture and heritage-led vision for the whole of the Royal Pavilion Estate.

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As we lay the groundwork for this new phase, with preparatory works starting in the Studio Theatre and Corn Exchange in the autumn, our rich and varied programme continues in the Concert Hall. Highights include the return of the inimitable BalletBoyz; a diverse music programme that features cabaret king Alan Cumming and Grammy winner Corinne Bailey Rae alongside resident orchestras BPO and LPO; and top flight comedy from the likes of Nina Conti, Henning Wehn, Russell Kane and many more.

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Our packed Christmas season pairs a magical staging of Alice in Wonderland by Ballet Theatre UK with the high-octane circus of Catch Me! from the internationally acclaimed Quebec ensemble Flip FabriQue. You will also find us popping up in partner venues across the city, including the recently opened Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at University of Sussex, which plays host to jazz favourites GoGo Penguin, and our much-loved Coffee Concert chamber music series which migrates there later in the season.

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Contents

Welcome to an exciting time for Brighton Dome p5 Dance p6 Contemporary Music p13 Classical Music p16 Theatre p23 Children & Family p24 Comedy p28 Words p30 Our Future p31 Heritage and Tours p32 Join In p35 Your Visit p37 Support Us p38 Calendar p39 Assisted Performances

Thank you for continuing to support us during this exciting period of change. I look forward to seeing you at Brighton Dome this autumn and hope youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll join us in supporting our long term future.

ÂŠ Bernard Brault

Andrew Comben, Chief Executive

Section title Brighton Digital Festival

Reasons to: Now in its 10th year at Brighton Dome, Reasons to: is an award winning international digital conference with a festival vibe. Held annually in Brighton UK, it brings the best international speakers from design and code

Pop-up Brighton

Bring Your Own Beamer

Pop-up Brighton and Brighton Dome’s night of experimentation, participation and collaborative moving image is back for a fifth year, taking place over two days for the first time.

to inspire, inform and entertain web designers and coders from all over the world. Mon 5 - Wed 7 Sep Studio Theatre, Concert Hall, Cafe-bar, Founders Room, Corn Exchange Book at reasons.to

Explore curated projection-based installations, a short film cinema, and an area where people can simply turn up and project. Also new for this year: digital-based workshops and artist talks.

This event is highly visual with few or no words.

Find a space, invite artists, ask them to bring a projector. The idea is simple but the result is a free-for-all of light and colour.

Visit brightondome.org for schedule

Fri 16 & Sat 17 Sep 7pm – 10.30pm (last entry 10pm) Workshops & artist talks: Sat 17 Sep from 1pm Corn Exchange FREE

SPECTRUM

Digital Festival Special Brighton Dome’s SPECTRUM project, in partnership with Resident Records, brings you the freshest music talent from across our city. In September, we add a stunning layer of visuals to electronic beats to link in with Brighton Digital Festival. Visit brightondome.org for full line-up and details of future events Supported by The Pebble Trust & Rampion Offshore Wind

Fri 23 Sep, 8pm Studio Theatre £5 standing

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Dance

‘They look tremendous. They are tremendous. A daring, skilled creation’ Financial Times

BalletBoyz

'Dazzling...brilliant...exhilarating'

Life.

êêêê Sunday Times

BalletBoyz is the brainchild of former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn OBE and William Trevitt OBE. They have been dancing together for nearly 25 years, and since founding the company in 2001, they have thrilled audiences and critics alike with an exhilarating mix of award winning repertoire, performance style and high artistic standards.

powerful and provocative look at life and death.

Following their sell-out show theTALENT in 2013, they return to Brighton Dome with Life, a superb new double-bill performed by ten hand-picked dancers to a mesmerizing original score. Featuring two new commissions by internationally acclaimed choreographers Pontus Lidberg and Javier de Frutos, it takes an elegant,

Wed 12 & Thu 13 Oct, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £17.50, £20 Under 26s £15 Schools/students £7.50

Come and find out why BalletBoyz have generated thousands of fanatical dance fans across the country with inventive, vivid and memorable shows. Co-produced by Sadler’s Wells in association with artsdepot

Thu 13 Oct, 7.30pm: British Sign Language interpreted performance

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Section title Music Contemporary

Music at Brighton Dome supported by

With 116 turbines off the Sussex coast, the Rampion Offshore Wind Farm will generate enough electricity to supply the equivalent of around 300,000 homes, or 4 in 10 of all the homes in Sussex.

The construction phase is now well underway: as a long-term neighbour of the Sussex community, Rampion’s support for the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival music programme aims to raise awareness of this exciting project. Stay up to date with the project at rampionoffshore.com

Toots and the Maytals Plus Captain Accident Known for their unique combination of styles, Frederick ‘Toots’ Hibbert and The Maytals are considered legends of ska and reggae music. Toots has been absent from the limelight following a serious on-stage injury three years ago, but now he’s back together with his musical family and ready to share their music with the world. Don’t miss this much-anticipated return to the stage by one of the greats from the reggae pantheon.

‘ ...soulful tones and calland-response routines, Hibbert creates a churchlike atmosphere’ The Guardian Fri 2 Sep, 8pm Concert Hall £27.50 standing / unreserved seating £25.50, £27.50 reserved seating (circle)

Resonators Imaginary People album launch

Arguably the UK's finest dub/reggae group, Resonators celebrate the release of their third studio album Imaginary People. In this headline show, catch the Brighton-based nine-piece performing material from the new album, alongside live favourites. With support from Linos (mbira) and Gary (saxophone). Wed 28 Sep, doors 7.30pm Studio Theatre £11 standing

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Sings Sappy Songs Following a sold-out 20-night run at the Edinburgh International Festival, Alan Cumming brings us his mix of intimate secrets and raucous anecdotes – both delivered with disarming emotional honesty.

Contemporary Music

Alan Cumming

Gorgeously filthy and brazenly flirty, he offers his own, very personal reinterpretations of the songs he loves to perform – by Kurt Weill and Noël Coward, Stephen Sondheim and Rufus Wainwright, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. He is joined by his long-time collaborator and Emmy-winning musical director Lance Horne. Plus look out for a special appearance from Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus. Age 16+

‘ In the underpopulated arena of male cabaret singers, Mr. Cumming may be the only one with the talent and drive to change its direction’ New York Times Fri 7 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £16.50, £20, £24

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Contemporary Music

Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast Rise and shine for another season of irresistible jazz with bass maestro Herbie Flowers and his everchanging ensemble of top-flight musicians.

Sun 2 Oct, 11am Corn Exchange

Still the best way to spend your Sunday morning, Herbie and special guests will perform one last time in the Corn Exchange before redevelopment work starts. He then moves to the Café-bar in November before taking over the Concert Hall with a festive line up and seasonal treats for a Christmas Special in December.

Sun 27 Nov, 11am Café-bar

GoGo Penguin

Defined by skittering break-beats, powerful sub-bass, telepathic interplay and a penchant for anthemic melody, they create an emotionally rich palette for the listener that has seen them hailed as the most exciting new band to emerge from the UK in years.

Touch Tour after the show at 1.30pm - see p39

Herbie’s Christmas Special Sun 18 Dec, 11am Concert Hall All Herbie Flowers events £7.50 (includes tea/coffee on arrival)

John Carpenter Live retrospective Many of the horror genre’s most striking soundtracks have come from John Carpenter in movies he’s both directed and scored. In 2015, he released his first solo record of non-soundtrack music, Lost Themes, to overwhelming critical success: the horror master proved that not only could he perfectly score his own films, but he could also score the movies in your mind. Thu 20 Oct, doors 7pm

Concert Hall £34.50 standing / reserved seating

'...plenty of house and techno fans might be surprised by how good at partying three closet jazzers can be’ The Guardian Acoustic-electronica trio GoGo Penguin are pianist Chris Illingworth, bassist Nick Blacka and drummer Rob Turner. Drawing on influences from Brian Eno, John Cage, Massive Attack and Aphex Twin to Manchester’s rain-streaked urban streets, they create a brave new sound.

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Under 14s must be accompanied by an adult 18+ In partnership with ACCA

Wed 2 Nov, 8pm Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) £15.50 standing

Martin Green (Lau) Adrian Utley (Portishead) Dominic Aitchison (Mogwai) Becky Unthank (The Unthanks) Adam Holmes whiterobot A collaboration between some of the UK’s most influential musicians, Flit is a new large scale show conceived by Lau’s award-winning accordionist and composer, Martin Green. Inspired by first-hand stories of human migration – some heart-warming, others heartbreaking – Flit is set within a captivating world of stop-motion animation by BAFTA-winning animators whiterobot.

The darkly atmospheric new songs which sit at its heart are performed live by a worldclass band, featuring members of Mogwai and Portishead, and fronted by the inimitable voices of Becky Unthank and Adam Holmes. Don't miss this dream team of musical and artitsic minds in a visually rich live experience, which comes to Brighton hot on the heels of its premiere at this year's Edinburgh International Festival.

Contemporary Music

Flit

Age 16+

Sun 30 Oct 8pm Concert Hall £16.50, £19.50, £21.50

Contemporary Music

African Night Fever

Koko Kayinda & the Congo All Stars Get your dancing shoes on for this rare appearance by some of Democratic Republic of Congo’s finest musicians, led by Koko Kanyinda – a master percussionist who made his name in the 1970s with the likes of Samba Magawana and Virunga Jazz, Papa Noel and Magelepa Band. Together with African Night Fever DJs, their vintage Congolese soukous is guaranteed to get everyone moving. Sat 29 Oct, 8pm Studio Theatre £10 standing

Nigel Kennedy Plays Hendrix He’s the biggest selling classical violinist of all time, whose performances have ranged from straight classical interpretations to collaborations with Kate Bush, Robert Plant and Paul McCartney. But there has been one composer to whom Nigel Kennedy keeps on returning: Jimi Hendrix. Now the Hove-born virtuoso takes to the

same Brighton Dome stage that a young Hendrix graced in 1967 – nearly 50 years ago. Backed by a brand new international line up of musicians, don’t miss this evening of unique renditions of Hendrix classics: from Purple Haze and Hey Joe to Crosstown Traffic, The Wind Cries Mary and more. Fri 25 Nov, 8pm Concert Hall £32 – £70

Coming Soon

Mexrrissey

Mexico Goes Morrissey ‘Nothing the world holds could match the love waiting for me in Mexico City’ Morrissey In Mexico, Morrissey has always been more than just a musician. His songs have chimed with a huge audience raised on rancheras and mariachis. Now a band made in Mexico City has reinvented the songs of Morrissey and The Smiths: a brass and string led combo from the smallest village with the biggest bleeding heart. Thu 26 Jan 2017 Concert Hall £16.50, £18.50

‘ One of the best shows ‘ A tribute to everything I think I’ve ever seen’ Morrissey has been to New York Observer Mexico, and everything Mexico has made him to be’ Fusion

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Contemporary Music

Corinne Bailey Rae Plus support

Corinne Bailey Rae has come a long way since her multi-million-selling debut album in 2006. Featuring the global hits Put Your Records On and Like A Star, it catapulted the Leeds-born singer-songwriter into the spotlight, and earned her a host of accolades, including nominations at the Mojo, Q and BRIT awards, as well as multiple wins at both the Grammy and MOBO awards. Now the ‘bewitching queen of British soul’ (Evening Standard) is back with her luxuriant third album The Heart Speaks In Whispers and a series of live dates, which follow acclaimed live performances at Glastonbury and Hyde Park earlier this year.

‘A gorgeous piece of psychedelic soul, it takes everything she has done so far and pushes it into new realms’ The Telegraph

Thu 3 Nov, 8pm Concert Hall £22.50, £25, £26.50

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Jamie Lawson

Glass Animals

ABC

Fri 21 Oct

Sat 22 Oct

Wed 26 Oct

Sleaford Mods

Bear's Den

KT Tunstall

Mon 31 Oct

Tue 1 Nov

Thu 10 Nov

Crystal Fighters

Passenger

The Damned

Mon 14 Nov

Sat 19 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sun 20 Nov

Thu 24 Nov

Jack Garratt

The Shires

Black Stone Cherry

Mon 28 Nov

Tue 29 Nov

Wed 30 Nov

John Wilson Orchestra

Postmodern Jukebox

Mike + The Mechanics

Thu 1 Dec

Wed 1 Mar

Mon 13 Mar

Anderson, Rabin & Wakeman

Rick Astley

Billy Ocean

Wed 15 Mar

Tue 11 Apr

Mon 24 Apr

Towards the horizon

North meets south

Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela Walton Violin Concerto Sibelius Symphony No. 6 Sibelius Symphony No. 7

Glinka Waltz Fantasy Walton Cello Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 4

Osmo Vänskä conductor Tasmin Little violin

The London Philharmonic Orchestra opens its new season in Brighton with Walton’s glittering Italian fantasy of a violin concerto, performed by Tasmin Little. There’s no mistaking the purity and freshness of the Finnish landscape as evoked in Sibelius’s Sixth Symphony, and paired with the monumental Seventh Symphony on this occasion, it’s some of the most serenely beautiful music he ever wrote. Sat 29 Oct, 7.30pm

Dima Slobodeniouk conductor Dane Johansen cello

For Tchaikovsky, Glinka was the acorn from which all Russian music grew. So there’s no more fitting upbeat to Tchaikovsky’s impassioned Fourth Symphony than this delightful miniature from the ballrooms of Imperial St Petersburg. And then, with a shattering fanfare, Tchaikovsky lets fly with the symphony in which he poured out his soul. It’s a gripping showcase for guest conductor Dima Slobodeniouk; first, though, he joins the young American cellist Dane Johansen to bask in the Mediterranean warmth of Walton’s sunlit Cello Concerto. Sat 26 Nov, 7.30pm

Classical Music

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Book now for spring 2017 Elgar’s Enigma Dvorák Symphonic Variations Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 1 Elgar Enigma Variations Rory Macdonald conductor Igor Tchetuev piano

Sat 11 Mar, 7.30pm

Romantic classics Shostakovich Suite from the Incidental Music to Hamlet (excerpts) Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 6 (Pathétique) Joshua Weilerstein conductor Mark Bebbington piano

Sat 29 Apr, 7.30pm All LPO Concerts Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, £23, £27.50, £32.50 £8 under 18s

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Classical Music

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

Barry Wordsworth conductor Andriy Viytovych viola Liszt Les Préludes (Symphonic Poem No.3) Walton Viola Concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 in E minor Op.64

Arguably the first symphonic tone poem ever written, Liszt’s dramatic Les Préludes opens the Orchestra’s 92nd season with Barry Wordsworth at the helm. Sir William Walton was 27 when he wrote his Viola Concerto, performed here by Ukranian violist Andriy Viytovych, Principal Viola of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Tchaikovsky’s monumental and justifiably popular Symphony No.5 concludes the concert. Sun 9 Oct, 2.45pm

Brighton Festival Chorus

The Best of British Film Scores

James Morgan conductor Sarah Tynan soprano Leigh Melrose baritone

Richard Balcombe conductor

Brahms Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem Op.45

Brighton Festival Chorus joins forces with Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra and guest soloists Sarah Tynan and Leigh Melrose to perform Brahms' longest work Ein Deutches Requiem. Brahms himself conducted its hugely successful first performance in 1868, marking a turning point in his career. Schicksalslied is considered, along with Ein Deutches Requiem, one of Brahms' finest choral works; first performed in 1870, it is also his shortest. Sun 6 Nov, 2.45pm

New Year’s Eve Viennese Gala

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Stephen Bell conductor Rebecca Bottone soprano

Britain has provided us with some of the most iconic films ever made – many now considered classics including some of the best film music ever written. Join us for a programme of powerful orchestral music, including Ron Goodman’s Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines; Sir William Walton’s Henry V; Eric Coates’ The Dam Busters; Robert Farnon’s rarely heard Captain Horatio Hornblower suite and many more.

Stephen Bell returns for our annual journey of laughter, champagne and intrigue around the salons of 19th century Vienna. Joined by soprano Rebecca Bottone, we explore the famous waltzes, polkas and marches of the Strauss family, alongside dances by their contemporary Franz Lehár. The programme will also include a few highly enjoyable early 20th century pieces.

Sun 4 Dec, 2.45pm

All BPO Concerts Concert Hall £12, £17, £22.50,

Pre-Concert Interviews Join Peter Back and one of the performers at 1.45pm before concerts on 9 Oct, 6 Nov and 4 Dec. Tickets £3.75

Sat 31 Dec, 2.45pm

£27.50, £33, £37 Under 18s and students half-price

Book now for spring 2017

Sun 15 Jan, 2.45pm

Sun 5 Feb, 2.45pm

Sun 5 Mar, 2.45pm

Sun 26 Mar, 2.45pm

Ben Gernon conductor Joseph Moog piano

Thomas Carroll conductor/cello

Cristian Mandeal conductor Chloë Hanslip violin

Barry Wordsworth conductor Martin Roscoe piano

Rossini Overture: Barber of Seville Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor Op.16 Dvorák Symphony No.8 in G major Op.88

Mozart Symphony No.29 in A major K201 Haydn Cello Concerto No.2 in D major Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 in A major Op.90 (Italian)

Enescu Romanian Rhapsody No.1 Op.11 Korngold Violin Concerto in D major Op.35 Elgar Symphony No.1 in A flat major Op.55

Kodály Dances of Galanta Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor Op.54 Scriabin Symphony No.2 in C minor Op.29

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Haydn Quartet in D, Op. 64/5 'Lark' Bartok Quartet No.4 Schubert Quartettsatz, D703 Debussy String Quartet in G minor, Op.10

Opening our chamber music season with an evening concert, Doric String Quartet, described by Gramophone as ‘one of the finest young string quartets’, pairs the elemental power

of Bartók’s Fourth String Quartet with Debussy’s early G minor Quartet, a work that threw out the rulebook in search of expressive freedom. Presented with and generously supported by Strings Attached

Tue 20 Sep, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £18.50 (£16 concessions) £15 with a Coffee Concert season

or half-season ticket (not available online)

Coffee Concerts In association with Strings Attached

As plans get underway for the refurbishment of the Corn Exchange, our Sunday morning chamber concerts move to the Concert Hall, before taking temporary residence at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at University of Sussex, Falmer. See p35 for directions and parking.

Heath Quartet Haydn String Quartet in F sharp minor, Op.50 No.4 Tippett String Quartet No.5 Dvorák String Quartet No.13, Op.106

The much-loved Heath Quartet take to the Concert Hall stage to open our series with Tippett’s String Quartet No.5, which they have championed over recent years for its vibrant, spontaneous all-toooften neglected injection of energy to the string quartet repertoire. Sun 23 Oct, 11am Concert Hall

Classical Music

Doric String Quartet

Amy Harman bassoon Olivier Stankiewicz oboe Tom Poster piano Poulenc Trio, Op.43 Dutilleux Sonata for oboe & piano Saint-Saens Sonata, Op.168 Schumann 3 Romances, Op.94 Jolivet Sonatine for oboe & bassoon Francaix Trio for oboe, bassoon & piano

Philharmonia Orchestra principal bassoon Amy Harman joins London Symphony Orchestra principal oboe Olivier Stankiewicz and pianist Tom Poster to perform classics of the double reed repertoire.

All Coffee Concerts £18.50 (£16 concessions) Full season tickets 6 concerts: £99 (£84 concessions) Half-season tickets 3 concerts (Oct–Dec or Jan–Mar): £49.50 (£42 concessions) Call 01273 709709 to book Ages 8–25 free as part of the Cavatina scheme – see website

Trio Isimsiz Haydn Piano Trio in A flat, Hob. XV:14 Faure Piano Trio in D minor, Op.120 Beethoven Piano Trio in D, Op.70 No.1 (Ghost)

We are delighted to welcome back Trio Isimsiz with a wonderful programme of piano trios from the core of chamber repertoire. From the passionate expressiveness of Haydn's Piano Trio in A flat to Faure’s elegiac Trio in D minor, Trio Isimsiz bring their emotional sensitivity and virtuosic skill.

Sun 20 Nov, 11am ACCA

Sun 18 Dec, 11am ACCA

Sean Shibe guitar

Castalian Quartet

Trio Wanderer

Sun 29 Jan, 11am ACCA

Sun 26 Feb, 11am ACCA

Sun 19 Mar, 11am ACCA

Dowland Forlorn Hope Fancy/ Fantasia No.1 Arnold Fantasy, Op.107 Walton 5 Bagatelles Lennox Berkeley Sonatina, Op.52/1 Britten Nocturnal after Dowland, Op.70

Haydn String Quartet in B flat, Op.76 No.4 ‘The Sunrise’

Dvorák Piano Trio No. 4 in E minor, Op.90, B.166 ‘Dumky' Suk Elegie for piano, violin and cello Op.23 Schubert Piano Trio No.2 in E flat major D.929

Book now for spring 2017

Thomas Ades The Four Quarters Beethoven String Quartet in F, Op.59 No.1 Rasumovsky

Section title title Theatre Section

Battersea Arts Centre

Until You Hear That Bell Written & performed by Sean Mahoney Three minutes boxing. One minute break. Three minutes boxing. Try to impress dad. Three minutes boxing. Play Sega Dreamcast. Three minutes boxing. Parents break up. Three minutes boxing. Fail your GCSEs. Three minutes boxing. Break. Told through spoken word and within timed boxing rounds, Until You Hear That Bell is a story about dealing with pressure: physical danger, family responsibilities, doing well at school, and having no clue what’s coming next. A former member of the Roundhouse Poetry Collective, Sean Mahoney has twice won Literary Death Match, performed on Channel 4’s Random Acts, and co-hosts monthly poetry night BoxediN. Age 14+

Wed 21 Sep, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions), Under 19s £6

Theatre Centre

Layla’s Room by Sabrina Mahfouz For Layla, every day is a battleground. The paygap, the thigh-gap, over-sexed pop, photoshopped selfies – they’re just part of the world she lives in.

' In quite a different league... She speaks lyrically and powerfully...a real find' The Times on Sabrina Mahfouz

But Layla’s world is about to change. While breaking out of her bedroom – and with drama, comedy, poetry and music as her weapons – Layla breaks down and makes sense of the realities, difficulties and absurdities of teenage life in the UK today. Collected from a national survey, Sabrina Mahfouz weaves together the voices of 1000 UK teens in this hard-hitting yet hopeful story of how girls just wanna have fun(damental human rights). Age 13+

Thu 22 Sep, 4pm & 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions), Under 19s £6 6.30pm : Touch Tour - see p39 7.30pm: Audio Described performance - see p39

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Theatre

Chris Dobrowolski

Antarctica

Antarctica: the driest, windiest, most inhospitable place on earth. It’s a place synonymous with failed expedition attempts, and one with no artists for miles around. A place that Chris Dobrowolski decided was perfect for him. For three and a half months Chris lived and worked at the British Antarctic Survey, trying to experiment creatively whilst (crucially) trying to survive. In this performance lecture, Chris presents an adventure story about overcoming hardships and celebrating difference, via tales of carnivorous ducks, Ladybird books and a sledge built out of gold picture frames. Created with support from British Antarctic Survey, Farnham Maltings and Colchester Arts Centre. Dramaturgy by Cheryl Pierce. Produced by Artsadmin.

Age 14+ Duration 70 minutes

Tue 15 Nov, 7.30pm Founders Room £10

Brighton People’s Theatre

Tighten Our Belts

Honest, powerful and tender, this is a show about the cost of austerity for people in Brighton and Hove. Expect singing and dancing. Expect characters so real you could be sitting next to them on the bus to Churchill Square. Brighton People’s Theatre is a brand new theatre company for the city, made up of a diverse group of non-professional performers who have created this original show in collaboration with professional theatre-makers. This is a preview performance before the show goes on tour in 2017. Brighton People’s Theatre invites you to watch the show then pay what you decide it’s worth.

Brighton People's Theatre is working in partnership with Brighton Dome and the Brighton Unemployed Centre Families project. Supported by Arts Council England. Age 14+

Sat 26 Nov, 7.30pm Studio Theatre Pay what you decide, but please book in advance

01273 709709 | brightondome.org

Section title Christmas

Brighton Festival Chorus

Christmas Concert

with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra James Morgan conductor Juliette Pochin mezzo Nicky Spence tenor Brighton Festival Chorus Brighton Festival Youth Choir

Get in the festive spirit with all the family, and join in with this joyous and humorous celebration of the very best of Christmas music, including the chance to sing along to your favourite carols.

Christmas Open Day Let the festivities commence! Join us for a feast of familyfriendly Christmas cheer inspired by Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Dust off your finest Christmas jumper for the ultimate festive photo opportunity, plus there’ll be craft activities for our youngest visitors. Sat 3 Dec, 11am – 4pm Café-bar, Founders Room FREE

Join Brighton Festival Chorus, Brighton Festival Youth Choir and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra for this annual highlight.

There's also a chance for one lucky person to try their hand at conducting Handel’s Hallelujah Chorus! Sun 11 Dec, 4pm Concert Hall £12.50, £15, £20, £25 Under 16s half price

The Choir with No Name

The Big Christmas Singalong!

Etsy Christmas Market Shop local and independent with the Brighton Etsy team’s annual market. Whatever you’re looking to find, you’re sure to discover it: from homewares and jewellery to skincare and art, the market will be bursting with stylish, contemporary gifts. Sat 3 Dec, 10am – 5pm Corn Exchange FREE

‘ My advice: if you get the chance to see the choir in action, don’t hesitate!’ What’s On London We’ll be filling Brighton Dome with festive cheer in one of the musical highlights of the yuletide season! The Choir with No Name, a charity that runs choirs for homeless and marginalised people, bring their two London choirs to Brighton for this special one-off event. From Fairytale of New York to Rockin' Robin, join in with all your Christmas

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

favourites and be part of a unique, feel-good event that’s sure to get your bells jingling. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Choir with No Name and a local charity. Find out more at choirwithnoname.org

Tue 20 Dec, 7.30pm Concert Hall £12 (£8 concessions)

Christmas

Octopus Inc

A Winter's Trail The crackling of the fire, the crunch of autumn leaves, the smell of fresh earth and the pure beauty of the air are just some of the delicious sounds and sensations that curious explorers aged 0–4 will be able to discover in this handson exploration of the elements. There’s a whole world of new sensory experiences specially designed for babies and their grown-ups to explore together. Beginning with a rhyme and a wiggle, you’ll progress through different environments, each having its own colours, textures, sounds and smells – with a surprise winter element added to make the fun truly festive. Age 0 – 4 Duration 45 minutes

Fri 16 Dec 10.30am & 1.30pm (0 – 2 years) 3.30pm (2 – 4 years) Sat 17 & Sun 18 Dec 10.30am (0 – 2 years) 1.30pm & 3.30pm (2 – 4 years) Mon 19 & Tue 20 Dec 10.30am & 1.30pm (0 – 2 years) 3.30pm (2 – 4 years) Founders Room £15 – 1 adult & 1 child, £21 – 1 adult & 2 children or 2 adults & 1 child, £26 – 2 adults & 2 children RP

Fri 16 Dec, 3.30pm: Relaxed Performance - see p39

01273 709709 | brightondome.org

Flip FabriQue

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi) English Premiere

Twirling hoops, dancing diabolos, acrobats soaring through the air... all in a day's work (or play) for Flip FabriQue, Canada’s new cool kids of circus. High-flying, fearless and bags of fun, six performers will impress you with feats of skill and daring (including some dramatic turns on a trampoline wall) in a crowd-pleasing display of athleticism and showmanship. Catch Me! is the circus sensation that has played to audiences around the world, receiving a nomination for Unique Theatrical Experience at the Drama Desk Awards in New York last year. Don’t miss the first performances in England by Quebec's hottest nouveau cirque crew at Brighton Dome this Christmas. Age 7+ Duration 75 minutes This event is highly visual with few or no words.

Mon 26 Dec, 5pm Tue 27 Dec, 3pm & 7.30pm Wed 28 Dec, 7.30pm Thu 29 Dec, 7.30pm Fri 30 Dec, 3pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £17.50, £22.50 Under 16s half price Under 26s £15 RP

Fri 30 Dec, 3pm: Relaxed Performance - see p39

Young people aged 8–16 can take part in brilliant FlipFabrique circus workshops – see p33

A £2 per order fee applies to all phone and online bookings – see p36

Christmas

‘ A smile generator to enchant children and adults. A must.’ The Huffington Post

‘ Mind-blowing acts performed by six athletes at the height of their art’ La Presse

‘ Flip FabriQue projects an irrepressible spirit of fun and, yes, its catching’ New York Times

01273 709709 | brightondome.org

Christmas

Ballet Theatre UK

Alice in Wonderland Following the sell-out success of The Snow Queen last Christmas, Ballet Theatre UK returns to Brighton Dome with a captivating new ballet based on Lewis Carroll’s much-loved children’s books, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. Come with Alice on a magical adventure as she tumbles into Wonderland! Guided by the White Rabbit, she meets some astonishing characters, including the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, a studious caterpillar, and those mischievous twins, Tweedledum and Tweedledee. With its whimsical flights of the imagination, beautiful costumes, eclectic music and joyful dance, Ballet Theatre UK’s Alice in Wonderland is brimming with wit and charm – a delightful festive treat for audiences of all ages. Age 3+ The performance on Mon 2 Jan, 7.30pm is a gala in the presence of Councillor Pete West, Mayor of Brighton & Hove with a collection for the Mayor’s charities.

‘ great skill… an elegant performance and a great way for the family to start the New Year’ êêêêê The Argus on The Snow Queen Sun 1 - Mon 2 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £16, £19.50 Under 16s half price

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We are the Monsters Join a fantastical journey through the monster world in this weird and wonderful dance performance for children aged 4 - 8. Curious creatures appear and disappear, their monster arms and legs moving in strange and impossible ways. After the show, you have the chance to meet the monsters and have your picture taken with them. ‘[a] brilliant piece of absurdist abandon... don’t let any children in your life miss this’ Edinburgh Guide Age 4 – 8 Duration 60 minutes This performance is highly visual with few or no words.

Children & Family

Colette Sadler

Sun 25 Sep, 1pm & 3.30pm Studio Theatre £7 (£5 concessions) £22 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

Root Experience

Project: Oggbots Looking for a close encounter of the robotic kind? Project: Oggbots is a sci-fi treasure hunt that weaves together immersive street theatre, interactive gaming and the basics of electronic engineering. Prepare for your children’s imaginations to be sent racing down the streets as they solve clues, meet mysterious characters and dodge shady government agents on their way to the mothership, where they can build their own Oggbot to take home. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the weather and bring your best alien hunting gear! Age 7 – 11

Fri 28 – Sun 30 Oct every 15 minutes from 10am 12pm & 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Meet at Studio Theatre £7 (£5 concessions) £22 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

Fri 28 Oct, 10am, 11.45am & 3.15pm: British Sign Language interpreted

Comedy

Hans Teeuwen Real Rancour

Often unnerving, occasionally filthy and always hilarious, Dutch comic Hans Teeuwen returns to the UK after a six-year absence. He’s been hailed as a 'genius' by critics and fellow comedians (including Stewart Lee) for his apocalyptic mix of stand-up, clowning, vaudeville and absurd storytelling. Let's reach out to our European friends and savour the finest and possibly most provocative comic working today. Age 16+

Fri 14 Oct, 7.30pm Concert Hall £23.50

‘ You’d be mad not to spend some time with this breathtaking performer’ êêêêê Metro

Sue Perkins Live! in Spectacles

Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins presents the very best bits from her hilarious best-selling memoir Spectacles (each ticket includes 1 copy of the book, to be collected on the night.) Don't miss this rare chance to enjoy an evening with Sue packed full of sparkling wit, great stories, and a user’s guide to Mary Berry.

‘ Warm, crisp and beautifully layered… a complete delight' Independent on Sunday Age 14+

Sat 10 Sep, 7.30pm Concert Hall £25.50

‘ The funniest thing I’ve ever seen in my life’ Bridget Christie ‘ Hysterical, unsettling and a devil of a good show’ êêêêê Guardian

Comedy

Nina Conti In Your Face

Nina Conti has won a British Comedy Award, stormed Live at the Apollo and made a BAFTA nominated film – all without moving her lips. Strap into the mask as Nina, her

not-so-faithful ventriloquist’s puppet Monkey and a bag of tricks improvise their way through an adventure of hilarious witchery.

'Put simply, Nina Conti is a genius' Mirror

Using face masks to turn her audience members into living puppets, Nina delivers a night of side-achingly funny entertainment.

Sat 15 Oct, 7.30pm Concert Hall £21

Age 14+

Josh Widdicombe What Do I Do Now…

Romesh Ranganathan Irrational

Romesh is back with a new show, exploring the rationality of his worldview. This time he will examine the issues close to his heart, and explain why everybody else is wrong about them. Age 14+

Tue 18 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £19.50

Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. As well as taking on the big issues like Pret A Manger yoghurts, Josh recalls his upbringing in Dartmoor for a dollop of affectionate and entertaining nostalgia.

‘ The undisputed king of the exasperated petty gripe’ Evening Standard Age 14+

Sat 12 Nov, 8pm Concert Hall £19

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Comedy

Angelos and Barry The New Power Generation

'Their ridiculous riffs build and build until you can’t help laughing…. Simple but just great.' The Observer

Henning Wehn Westphalia is Not an Option

Join German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn for an evening of Teutonic jolliness at its best.

Podcast duo Angelos Epithemiou (BBC2 Shooting Stars) and Barry From Watford (BBC R2 Steve Wright) aim to discuss how to succeed in business and the direction in which the financial sector is headed.

However, producers concede that 'mostly they will be discussing the bookies, Londis, Crimewatch and if you can claim benefits in space.’ Join Dan Renton Skinner and Alex Lowe’s comedy creations for an evening of unbelievably silly fun. Age 16+

Fri 2 Dec, 8pm Sallis Benney Theatre £16

This time Henning wonders, if, generally speaking, people are competent. Luckily in his career this doesn’t matter as either he’s funny or he lives up to a national stereotype. It’s a win-win situation. Age 16+

Sun 27 Nov, 7.30pm Concert Hall £18.50

Ross Noble Brain Dump

'The supreme master of spontaneous stand-up and true king of surreal flights of fantasy' Time Out Everybody's favourite randomist is back. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it's time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and

Russell Kane Right Man, Wrong Age

Are you 16, yet feel 21? Are you 40, but tragically faking 25? Don’t worry. No one is ever the ‘right’ age – it’s the beauty and the curse of being a real person. In this new show, Russell unleashes

another blisteringly funny observational and often personal stand-up performance about growing up and growing down. Age 14+

Sun 4 Dec, 8pm Concert Hall £18

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highly imaginative flights of fancy, a Ross Noble show is always an unmissable event. Come and be part of this truly unique live experience. Join Ross as audience and performer come together for a massive Brain Dump. Age 15+

Thu 8 & Fri 9 Dec, 8pm Concert Hall £26

Bianca Del Rio

At Large

Not Today Satan

Jack is back, and on his biggest tour ever. Fresh from a Royal Variety Performance, this is your chance to catch one of the UK’s hottest comedy stars at his dynamic best, live on stage!

Described by the New York Times as ‘the Joan Rivers of the drag world,’ RuPaul’s Drag Race season six winner Bianca Del Rio brings her unapologetic and hilariously hateful stand-up to Brighton Dome.

Age 16+

Sun 29 & Mon 30 Jan 2017, 8pm Concert Hall £26.50, £31

Sat 4 Feb 2017, 8pm Concert Hall £36

Miles Jupp

Comedy

Jack Whitehall

Songs of Freedom

Miles Jupp, stand-up, actor, writer, thinker, father, husband, worrier, fool, star of Rev. and host of The News Quiz, hits the road in a freshly ironed shirt and some robust trousers and tries to make some bloody sense of it all. Age 16+

Fri 3 Feb 2017, 8pm Concert Hall £19

Jimmy Carr The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with some brand new ones for the ultimate comedy show. This is your chance to see a decade’s worth of extraordinary material, all in one show. Age 16+

Tue 14 Mar 2017, 8pm Concert Hall £28.50

Stewart Lee Content Provider

Back in Brighton for a four night residency, Content Provider is Stewart’s first brand new full-length show since 2011/12’s awardwinning Carpet Remnant World.

The Mirror has called him ‘the best comedian in Britain.’ Jan Moir, in the Daily Mail, called him ‘a slimepit of bitterness.’ Age 16+

Thu 23 - Sun 26 Feb 2017, 8pm Concert Hall £23

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Steve Backshall’s Wild World Wildlife TV presenter, adventurer, naturalist and children's author Steve Backshall takes us on a wild journey from the tundra to the world’s highest peaks, through the rainforest and to the bottom of the ocean. His real life expeditions have inspired his books The Falcon Chronicles and his new novel Shark Seas. Age 8+

Sun 23 Oct, 6.30pm Concert Hall £19.50, £15.50 under 16s £65 family ticket

TEDx Brighton

Meaning 2016

For the sixth consecutive year, TEDx Brighton returns to Brighton Dome to showcase some of the brightest and boldest minds our society has to offer. TEDx Brighton 2016 will focus on the theme of ‘impact’ and feature over 15 inspiring seminars from a collection of both local and global speakers.

Thinkers and doers in business, academia and activism are brought together by guest director Paul Mason to inspire and empower you. Meaning is a gathering for people who believe business must be a force for positive change. This year’s themes include postcapitalist economics, beyond sustainability, universal basic income, empathy, self-management and more.

Fri 28 Oct, 8.30am – 5.30pm Concert Hall

Thu 17 Nov, 9am–5pm Book at meaningconference.co.uk

Book at tedxbrighton.com

Sussex Salon

Who Should Pay for Access to Justice? Since the introduction of fees to employment tribunals, there has been a 70% drop in the number of cases brought. Lord Dyson described the research done by the Government before introducing fees as ‘lamentable’, and yet the Justice Committee has no objection to the principle of charging fees to court users. Should access to justice be free at the point of delivery? Or should it be viewed as any service?

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The Sussex Salon series returns with more topical roundtable debates on today’s most thoughtprovoking social and political questions with an expert panel from the University of Sussex’s School of Law, Politics and Sociology, and further afield. In partnership with University of Sussex

Tue 22 Nov, 7.30pm Founders Room £7 (£5 concessions) includes glass of wine

Danza Contemporánea de Cuba Cuba’s flagship contemporary dance troupe is back in Brighton! A pungent blend of Afro Caribbean rhythms, jazzy American modernism and inflections from European ballet, Danza Contemporánea de Cuba’s hybrid, hothouse style has been evoking the sensual heart of Cuban spirit for over 50 years.

Coming Soon

This electrifying new show sees the company team up with leading chorographers, including Amsterdam-based Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, the UK’s Theo Clinkard and the Company’s very own Cuban wunderkind George Céspedes. Presented by Dance Consortium

Tue 7 & Wed 8 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £18.50, £22.50 £15 under 15s, £7.50 schools

' Drop-dead gorgeous, performed in such perfect synch, and with such sexy intensity' êêêê The Telegraph

Hire our venues Imagine your event. We can create it. Whether you need spaces for a large conference or somewhere to hold your private party, we can cater for all kinds of events. With our unique and flexible event spaces, Brighton Dome is the perfect setting for any event including conferences, Christmas parties, product launches, receptions, weddings or themed dinners. Our experienced catering partners can complement any function by creating inspiring menus combining innovative food and impeccable service. Contact our Events Team on 01273 261524 or events@brightondome.org

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Our Future

Building For Our Future Since 2013, we have been working towards realising the first phase of an over-arching culture-led development plan for the Royal Pavilion Estate in partnership with Brighton & Hove City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Pavilion and Museums. This will be a major refurbishment of the nationally important Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, alongside essential conservation work. The transformation of the Corn Exchange will restore and reveal original heritage features of the former Prince Regent's

riding house as well as provide increased capacity seating and a magnificent new Corn Exchange viewing gallery and audience circulation space. Major improvements to the Studio Theatre will include balcony seating, a new artists' creation space, new bar facilities, and a cafĂŠ opening out onto New Road. To keep up to date on how our plans are developing and how you can support us to build for our future, visit: brightondome.org/our_future

Images © Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove

Walk in their Shoes

Heritage Open Day

that would have been a common feature of Victorian Brighton.

We’ll be celebrating the rich heritage of our Grade I and II listed buildings as we fling open our doors for our fourth annual Heritage Open Day of free family entertainment.

As we prepare for their refurbishment, we’ll be collecting memories of the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre (formerly the Pavilion Theatre). Do you have a story to share? We'd love to hear from you.

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Brighton Dome (and get a glimpse of the famed underground tunnel running beneath the Royal Pavilion Estate); hear fascinating lectures by Dr Sue Berry and Dr Alexandra Loske about the history of the Estate and the development of the town; and enjoy a charming magic lantern show with Jeremy Brooker who revives an attraction

Sat 8 Oct, 10.55am Meet in the Café-bar £6.50 (20% discount for members)

All this, plus live music in Café-bar and heritage craft activities for our youngest visitors. Sun 11 Sep, 10am – 5pm Café-bar, Founders Room, Concert Hall FREE See brightondome.org for schedule. Pre-booking for tours, lectures and magic lantern shows is essential - email heritage@brightondome.org

Brighton Dome Organ Showcase with Michael Wooldridge

Brighton Dome’s historic theatre organ was made famous by Douglas Reeve with his BBC Light Programme broadcasts. His concerts attracted large audiences who instantly recognised his signature tune, Pack Up Your Troubles. Rediscover our organ as Worthingbased organist Michael Wooldridge returns to put it through its paces for the first concert in our 2016/17 series.

This is your chance to take a peek behind the curtain, follow in the footsteps of legends like Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Nina Simone, David Bowie, Beyoncé and many more in this special backstage tour. You’ll catch a rare glimpse of the entrance to the infamous tunnel to the Royal Pavilion, and discover some of the more surprising roles our iconic venue has played over the years.

Heritage & Tours

Brighton Dome Backstage Tour

The Royal Pavilion Estate and the First World War From 1914 to 1919, the Royal Pavilion and Brighton Dome’s Concert Hall and Corn Exchange were used as military hospitals, first for soldiers from Indian regiments, then by British limbless men who were taught skills to help them get post-war work. You’ll explore the spaces that were once transformed for medical use, brought to life through archive photographs, letters and historical artefacts, before taking tea at the Royal Pavilion. Sat 8 Oct, 10.30am

Mon 7 Nov, 2.30pm Concert Hall £8

Meet at the Royal Pavilion £25 including tea and cake Booking line: 03000 290 902

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Hydrocracker Masterclasses

Our Associate Company Hydrocracker (Operation Black Antler, Brighton Festival 2016) presents three workshops by leading professionals for anyone wishing to improve their stagecraft skills. All Masterclasses Founders Room £20 per classs, £45 all three

Mastering an Accent

Stage Fighting

Audition Technique

Mary Howland is a leading dialect coach, who teaches at a number of leading British drama schools including LAMDA. Mary will help you tackle the challenge of accents, through listening and identifying intonation, pronunciation and physicality. You’ll then apply what you learn to a general American accent, and before moving onto a regional US accent. Scripts will be provided.

Leading fight choreographer Jonathan Jaynes will share the secrets of stage combat technique – partner awareness, distance, timing – before leading you in a mass brawl! Jonathan’s fight credits include Manchester Royal Exchange and the National Theatre. He also teaches stage combat at a number of drama schools including Guildhall and LAMDA.

Whether you’re auditioning for drama school, a theatre production, the school play or if you just want to master a speech, one of Hydrocracker’s experienced performers will unlock the actor’s toolbox and arm you with the skills you need to crack that next audition.

Age 14+

Age 16+

Sun 16 Oct 10.30am – 4.30pm

Sun 13 Nov 10.30am – 4.30pm

Sun 20 Nov 10.30am – 4.30pm

Bring a speech to work on, or use one of the texts provided. Age 14+

Soulful Singing Group singing teacher Mahasukha leads this uplifting harmony workshop with sacred song and heaps of infectious enthusiasm to get your spirits soaring ! No experience necessary, just the will to sing. No need to book – just drop in Ages 12 – adult

Theatrical Make-up Workshop Get ready for Halloween with this exclusive practical workshop led by professional make-up artist Sylvi Du Sauzay. An expert in special effects and prosthetics, Sylvi will help you learn how to create wounds and scars, ghosts

and ghouls, and transform the ordinary to the extraordinary. Please bring brushes if you have them and an old towel. Age 15+

Mon 24 Oct, 11am – 4pm Brighton Dome Dressing Rooms (enter via Brighton Dome Stage Door)

£20

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Saturdays 11am – 1pm Strictly no latecomers after 11.15am Check website for dates

Founders Room £6 from Café-bar

Join In

Circus Workshops with Flip FabriQue There’s high-octane fun to be had in this hands-on circus workshop for children and young people. You’ll learn the basics of diabolo, hula hoop and the art of juggling, before watching the multi-talented members of Flip FabriQue up close in a breathtaking demonstration. Duration 60 minutes

The Works Are you an innovative artist navigating between theatre, music and dance in your work? Would you benefit from piloting an excerpt of a new work in front of a supportive audience? This public sharing event is a unique chance for artists and audiences to come

together at an early stage of a work in development, and engage in dialogue about the creative process.

Wed 28 Dec 2pm (age 8–12) & 4pm (age 12–16) Concert Hall Stage (enter via Brighton Dome Stage Door)

£10

Artists can visit brightondome.org for details of how to take part. Age 14+

Fri 30 Sep, 7.30pm Studio Theatre FREE but ticketed

Devoted & Disgruntled Shall we create a European Union of Artists? Join Improbable as they bring their Open Space conversation, Devoted & Disgruntled, to Brighton Dome for a post-referendum response. Here in Brighton, we have the UK’s only Green MP, a demographic rich in graduates, high numbers of young people, and we value the creative industries. Many are proud to live in such a liberal and opinionated city. Yet now it feels like we are out of step with large parts of the country. How can we stop preaching to the choir and reach out to hear different voices, different opinions? Perhaps people have been excluded from the conversations until now, or perhaps we just haven’t been listening to each other.

This is an opportunity for artists and those who support the arts to do what we do best: envision, collaborate, and take action. Let’s ask some important questions, share information about how we proceed, and make our next steps for what the arts can do postreferendum. Read invitations from Phelim McDermott, Improbable Theatre, and Tanya Peters, Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival, in full at brightondome.org

Sat 1 Oct, 11am – 6pm Corn Exchange & Founders Room £3 on the door British Sign Language interpreted - see p39

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Vintage Brighton

Singing for Sanctuary

From furniture, homewares and collectables to men and women’s fashion, Vintage Brighton returns for vintage lovers everywhere. With live music from the Time Travellers.

Brighton Sings presents an uplifting evening of choral song celebrating the vibrant, diverse communities of Brighton and exploring themes of safety and sanctuary. Featuring an eclectic repertoire from blues, Brazilian jazz to South African solidarity to folk and (choral) big beat.

Sun 18 Sep & Sun 13 Nov Corn Exchange 10.30am – 4.30pm £2 on the door, under 12s free

Blue Camel Club It's the big one. Blue Camel Club will move venue in December while the Corn Exchange is transformed, so make sure you don't miss Beat Express, Delta 7 and the fabulous Fish Police at Carousel's celebration of the best in music and digital art for learning disabled people and friends. Mon 19 Sep, 7pm – 10pm Corn Exchange £5, carers £1

Brighton Art Fair & MADE Brighton Two of the city’s leading art and design exhibitions join forces for a weekend showcasing the best contemporary designers, ceramic artists, jewellery makers, sculptors, photographers, and more – together under one roof. Fri 23 & Sat 24 Sep, 10am – 6pm Sun 25 Sep, 10am – 5pm Corn Exchange £7.50 on the door Reduced price advance tickets from madebrighton.co.uk and brightonartfair.co.uk

Older People’s Day Part of an East Sussex-wide programme to mark Older People’s Day on Sat 1 Oct, Maria Scard’s photography exhibition celebrates the achievements and contributions that older people make to our city. Thu 29 Sep – Sat 15 Oct Not Tue or Wed - see

brightondome.org for opening dates and times

Flamenco Sin Fronteras The mesmerising dancer Álvaro Guarnido returns to Brighton accompanied by Irene ‘La Serranilla’, singer Alejandro ‘El Gambimbas’ and guitarist Marcos ‘Palometas’ for an evening of passionate flamenco rhythms to set your pulse racing. Sat 24 Sep, 5pm & 7.45pm Studio Theatre £20 (£13.50 concessions) £56 Family (2 adults, 2 children)

Sat 24 Sep, 7.30pm Concert Hall £18 (£15 concessions)

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Founders Room FREE

Part of Brighton Museum & Art Gallery’s Africa Arts Festival, we welcome the return of this annual celebration of African arts and culture, complete with marketplace, music and dance workshops, children’s craft activities, delicious food, and much more. Sun 30 Oct, 10am - 5pm Café-bar FREE

Getting to Brighton Dome Brighton Dome is in the heart of Brighton & Hove’s cultural quarter close to the Royal Pavilion and is part of the Royal Pavilion Estate. For Brighton Dome Concert Hall and Corn Exchange and Café-bar the entrance is on Church Street (BN1 1UD) For Brighton Dome Studio Theatre and our daytime Ticket Office, the entrance is on New Road (BN1 1UG). Public Transport Brighton train station is just over 10 minutes walk via Queen’s Road and Church Street or through the North Laines

Pull a Cracker with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus The country’s biggest gay men’s chorus outside London is back with a festive concert raising funds for the British Red Cross. Peek behind the scenes of Santa’s grotto: what will the elves be putting in your musical stocking? An old favourite, this year’s must-have novelty, or a big surprise? Sat 10 Dec, 7.30pm Concert Hall £13, £16, £19, £23 10% off for groups of 10+

There are frequent bus services from all parts of the city and into Sussex stopping at North Street and Old Steine. To plan walking routes and for live bus and train times visit JourneyOn: brighton-hove.gov.uk/journeyplanner

Special Parking Rates Take advantage of a special evening rate at the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street of just £4.50 for parking from 5pm – 3am. £5.50 follow-on car park tickets are also available at the venue after morning and matinee performances.

Members can save 30% on standard parking at any time by collecting a parking ticket at the venue after a performance (this does not apply to parking pre-booked online).

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Brighton & Hove Black History Month Family Open Day

Other Venues This season, we are presenting events in two other venues: Sallis Benny Theatre is close to the Royal Pavilion Estate on Grand Parade BN2 0JY Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at University of Sussex, Falmer BN1 9RH The nearest train station to ACCA is Falmer (approx five minutes' walk). The train takes nine minutes from Brighton and seven minutes from Lewes. Free parking is available after 5pm and at weekends at the Sports Car Park, Sussex House Car Park, and Biology Road Car Park, all of which are within a couple of minutes’ walk from ACCA. The routes from the car parks to ACCA are accessible for people in wheelchairs. There are also regular buses: the 25 & 25X from Brighton stop on the University of Sussex campus, and the 28 & 29 from Lewes, Uckfield, Ringmer and Tunbridge Wells also stop at Falmer station.

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Your Visit

Booking information • Concessions where available are for students, over 60s, JSA/ IS, registered disabled/DLA or ESA/IB. Valid ID must be shown • A MEX, Mastercard, Visa and all debit cards accepted. Electron is accepted in person and PayPal is available online for some events • Tickets may be reserved and paid for within four working days unless the event is within that time • There is a £2 per order charge for phone and online bookings (not applicable to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival members). Additional postage fees apply: 50p standard post; £1.50 signed for mail • For standing general admission events tickets can only be posted out by signed for mail • We believe customers shouldn’t pay more than our advertised price. To deter buying and selling tickets for personal gain, we may hold tickets for collection and require the credit/ debit card used for the original transaction. This generally applies to rock & pop and comedy events • You can now protect your tickets at the time of booking with booking refund protection administered by Booking

Small print Once paid for, tickets are non-refundable. Brighton Dome is committed to treating all customers and members of staff equally. We may ask customers who cause unreasonable disturbance during events to leave. Under 14s With the exception of events specifically aimed at younger people, under 14s coming to see a show are not allowed into the venues without a ticket-holding adult. Age limits for children’s shows are determined on an event by event basis.

Access Protect. The cost is minimal and you are provided with a full refund if you are unable to attend the event in a range of circumstances outside your control, see website for terms & conditions • A seating plan of the Brighton Dome Concert Hall is available to download at brightondome.org/your_visit • Doors generally open 45 mins before seated events (30 mins before standing.) There is no additional charge for collecting tickets at the venue • Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break. Some events may not contain breaks. Please check door times with the Ticket Office • We will also try to resell tickets at face value for sold out events for just £1 per ticket - not including order or postage fees and tickets must have been purchased through Brighton Dome

Group Bookings 10% discount for group bookings of 10–19 people and 20% discount for 20 or more. Offer excludes some performances. Concessionary offers may not be combined.

Hearing protection Loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage. Complimentary hearing protection is available from any member of staff. Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival has been one arts charity since 1999 presenting a year round programme of event and managing and maintaining the historic Grade 1 listed buildings of Brighton Dome and producing England’s leading mixed arts festival – Brighton Festival annually each May.

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To make your visit easy and enjoyable, we provide: • Wheelchair-accessible foyers, ticket offices, bars & auditoria • Discounts and complimentary tickets for access assistants (subject to availability) • Accessible toilets • Lifts • Access dogs welcome • Large print brochures available on request • Induction loops (Corn Exchange & Studio Theatre) • Sennheiser infrared hearing assistance (Corn Exchange & Studio Theatre) • Sennheiser radio frequency hearing assistance (Concert Hall) • Wheelchair viewing platforms at standing concerts (Concert Hall) • Sign language interpreted performances • On-street disabled parking spaces nearby • Baby change facilities To book seats and reserve hearing assistance units call our Ticket Office on 01273 709709 Full details about venue access are available at brightondome.org or contact Visitor Services 01273 261525 / 541 access @ brightondome.org

Every effort has been made to ensure that the information included in this brochure is correct at the time of going to press. Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival reserves the right to change the programme in unforeseen circumstances. For full terms and conditions and information about our ticketing and access policies please visit brightondome.org Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Registered charity No 249748

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The Patrons Circle is a group of individuals with a shared passion for exploring and supporting the arts in our local community. Patrons’ support helps us continue to make Brighton & Hove the exciting and artistically rich city that it is today and in return Patrons enjoy a range of special and exclusive benefits. Join us from £84 a month

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Calendar

Your Visit

September 2 Sep

Toots and the Maytals

10 Sep

Sue Perkins

p24

11 Sep

Heritage Open Day

p31

16 Sep

Bring Your Own Beamer

17 Sep

Bring Your Own Beamer

18 Sep

Vintage Brighton Fair

p34

19 Sep

Blue Camel Club

p34

20 Sep

Doric String Quartet

p15

21 Sep

Until You Hear that Bell

p16

22 Sep

Layla's Room

p16

23 Sep

Brighton Art Fair & MADE Brighton

p34

23 Sep

SPECTRUM Digital Festival Special

24 Sep

Brighton Art Fair & MADE Brighton

p34

24 Sep

Flamenco Sin Fronteras

p34

24 Sep

Singing for Sanctuary

p34

25 Sep

Brighton Art Fair & MADE Brighton

p34

25 Sep

We Are the Monsters

p23

28 Sep

Resonators

30 Sep

The Works

p33

October

Black History Month Family Open Day

p35

30 Oct

Flit

31 Oct

Sleaford Mods

p12

November 1 Nov

Bear's Den

p12

2 Nov

GoGo Penguin

3 Nov

Corinne Bailey Rae

p11

6 Nov

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

p14

7 Nov

Brighton Dome Organ Concert

p31

10 Nov

KT Tunstall

p12

12 Nov

Josh Widdicombe

p25

13 Nov

Vintage Brighton Fair

p34

13 Nov

Stage Fighting workshop

p32

14 Nov

Crystal Fighters

p12

15 Nov

Antartica

p17

17 Nov

Meaning Conference 2016

p28

19 Nov

Passenger

p12

20 Nov

Audition Technique workshop

p32

20 Nov

Harman, Stankiewicz & Poster

p15

20 Nov

Passenger

p12

22 Nov

Sussex Salon

p28

24 Nov

The Damned

p12

1 Oct

Devoted and Disgruntled

p33

25 Nov

Nigel Kennedy Plays Hendrix

p10

2 Oct

Herbie Flowers' Jazz Breakfast

26 Nov

Tighten Our Belts

p17

26 Nov

London Philharmonic Orchestra

p13

p14

27 Nov

Herbie Flowers' Jazz Breakfast

Henning Wehn

p26

7 Oct 9 Oct

Alan Cumming Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

12 Oct

BalletBoyz

27 Nov

13 Oct

BalletBoyz

28 Nov

Jack Garratt

p12

14 Oct

Hans Teeuwen

p24

29 Nov

The Shires

p12

15 Oct

Nina Conti

p25

30 Nov

Black Stone Cherry

p12

16 Oct

Mastering an Accent workshop

p32

18 Oct

Romesh Ranganathan

p25

20 Oct

John Carpenter

21 Oct

Jamie Lawson

p12

22 Oct 23 Oct 23 Oct 24 Oct 26 Oct 28 Oct 28 Oct 29 Oct

30 Oct

Glass Animals Heath Quartet Steve Backshall's Wild World Theatrical Make Up Workshop ABC TEDx Brighton Project Oggbots Project Oggbots

p12 p15 p28 p32 p12 p28 p23 p23

29 Oct

London Philharmonic Orchestra

p13

29 Oct

African Night Fever

p10

30 Oct

Project Oggbots

p23

December 1 Dec

John Wilson Orchestra

p12

2 Dec

Angelos and Barry

p26

3 Dec

Etsy Christmas Market

p18

3 Dec

Christmas Open Day

p18

4 Dec

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

p14

4 Dec

Russell Kane

p26

8 Dec

Ross Noble

p26

9 Dec

Ross Noble

p26

10 Dec

Brighton Gay Men's Chorus

p35

11 Dec

BFC Christmas Concert

p18

16 Dec

A Winter's Trail

p19

17 Dec

A Winter's Trail

p19

A Winter's Trail

p19

28 Dec

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

p20-21

18 Dec

Trio Isimsiz

p15

29 Dec

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

p20-21

18 Dec

Herbie Flowers' Christmas Special

30 Dec

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

p20-21

19 Dec

A Winter's Trail

p19

31 Dec

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

p14

20 Dec

A Winter's Trail

p19

20 Dec

The Big Christmas Singalong

p18

26 Dec

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

p20-21

27 Dec

Catch Me! (Attrape Moi)

p20-21

1 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

p22

28 Dec

Circus Workshops

p33

2 Jan

Alice in Wonderland

p22

Assisted Performances & Events

January

Audio Described performance

If you require this service, please let us know when booking so we can reserve you an appropriate seat.

Live commentary by trained describers, interspersed with the actors' dialogue, is relayed by a discreet headset. Please let us know if you require this service at the point of booking.

Devoted & Disgruntled (p33) Sat 1 Oct, 11am – 6pm

Layla’s Room (p16) Thu 22 Sep, 7.30pm

BalletBoyz (p5) Thu 13 Oct, 7.30pm

Relaxed Performances

British Sign Language interpreted performances

Project: Oggbots (p23) Fri 28 Oct, 10am, 11.45am & 3.15pm Highly Visual events These events are highly visual and contain few or no words. Bring Your Own Beamer (p4) Fri 16, 7pm–10pm & Sat 17 Sep, 1pm–10pm We are the Monsters (p23) Sun 25 Sep, 1pm & 3.30pm Catch Me! (Attrape Moi) (p20–21) Mon 26 - Fri 30 Dec Touch Tours

Calendar

18 Dec

Relaxed Performances are designed to welcome audiences with Autism Spectrum Conditions, people who have learning disabilities and those with sensory or communication disorders. There is a relaxed attitude to noise, movement and some small changes made to the light and sound effects. For Catch Me!, a chill out space will be available in the Founders Room before and during the show. A Winter’s Trail (p19) Fri 16 Dec, 3.30pm Catch Me! (Attrape Moi) (p20–21) Fri 30 Dec, 3pm

Club Night Carousel’s brilliant club night for people with learning disabilities.

For blind or partially sighted patrons, touch tours offer tactile introductions to the set, costumes, props, instruments – and even some of the actors or musicians – before or after a show. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance.

Blue Camel Club (p34) Mon 19 Sep, 7pm

Layla’s Room (p16) Thu 22 Sep, 6.30pm

For further information on venue access see brightondome.org/access

Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast (p8) Sun 2 Oct, 1.30pm (post-show)

For access enquiries call 01273 261541/525 or email acccess@brightondome.org

To book tickets call 01273709709 or email tickets@brightondome.org

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Stuck for a Christmas gift? Treat someone special to Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Membership. From just £35, Members enjoy year-round benefits including priority booking and no order fees. Email members@brightondome.org or call 01273 260827. Alternatively, Brighton Dome gift vouchers make a perfect present – visit the Ticket Office on New Road. Cover image: Catch Me! (Attrape Moi) © Mark Garvin Reverse image: BalletBoyz © Hugo Glendinning