The List December 2012
What’s on across the city in December
Visual Arts Addresses and opening times of galleries are given at the end of this publication. 10 March 2012 – 10 March 2013 Charlotte, the Forgotten Princess - An exhibition devoted to the short life and tragic death of Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales, Exhibition is free with Royal Pavilion admission – Royal Pavilion 23 June 2012 – 23 June 2013 World Stories: Young Voices - An innovative new world culture gallery has opened at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery. This is a partner project in the Stories of the World programme; an official part of the London 2012 Festival – Brighton Museum 22 September – 14 April 2013 Biba & Beyond: Barbara Hulanicki – This major fashion exhibition at Brighton Museum & Art Gallery celebrates the innovative, unique and distinctive creative flair that Barbara Hulanicki has brought to all of her work. Admission payable – Brighton Museum 27 October – 02 April 2013 Pagodas: An Installation by Geraldine Pilgrim - Four stunning new pagodas commissioned specially for the Royal Pavilion will be installed for six months from this autumn – Royal Pavilion 27 October – 24 February 2013 Shoot The Wrx - A career-long retrospective of artist and film-maker Jeff Keen (1923-2012), who was one of the great figures of the British post-war avant-garde, free admission – Brighton Museum and Art Gallery 28 October – 28 December Amnesty International Auction of Promises - Brighton and Hove Amnesty International are hosting an Auction of Promises at their annual AmnesTea Party. Unique donations of time, skills and items will be up for grabs alongside entertainment, current campaign information and – of course – plenty of tea and cake! All money raised will be going towards the valuable work of Amnesty International – standing up for human rights around the world. Hope to see you all there – Phoenix Gallery
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03 November – 08 December Hammond House Party - Brighton based artist Jacqueline Hammond will be ‘setting up house’ in the gallery at The Round Georges with an exhibition of original paintings, limited edition prints, and her Smartdeco Collection – The Round George's Public House 24 November – 30 April 2013 Daydreams and Diaries: the story of Jacqueline Wilson - An exclusive chance to find out about Jacqueline Wilson, in the first ever exhibition dedicated to the best-selling author. You will be guided through a journey of Jacqueline’s favourite stories, characters and working process, free – Hove Museum
Theatres and Shows 29 November – 01 December Moscow City Ballet's The Nutcracker - Moscow City Ballet is currently at its outstanding artistic best - winning new invitations to perform internationally. Artistic Director Smirnov-Govolanov’s version of Nutcracker has an innovative freshness and the orchestra, choreography, interpretation, beauty and outstanding virtuoso performances win repeatedly rave reviews. Tchaikovsky ‘big story ballets’ are the essence of Russian culture - composed, choreographed and premiered in Russia. Seeing performances by Moscow dancers never fails to add that magical ingredient of Russian soul, 7:30pm Thurs, 4:30pm & 8pm Fri, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Sat, £19-£36 – Theatre Royal Brighton 04 – 08 December Alan Ayckbourn’s Haunting Julia - Directed by Andrew Hall. Duncan Preston, Richard O'Callaghan and Joe McFadden star in the first ever UK tour of the critically acclaimed London production of Alan Ayckbourn's haunting study of grief, obsession and the supernatural. This is Alan Ayckbourn as you've never seen him before. The wit and masterful insight are all there, but this time in a chilling, thrilling ghost story that will have you jumping out of your seat, 7.45pm, Thu & Sat mats 2.30pm, £12-£29.50 – Theatre Royal Brighton 05 – 08 December Fractured – Directed by Tina Sitko A woman disappears. She is exhibit A in an engrossing ‘whodunit’ that is led by The Interviewer. Over the course of the investigation a picture gradually emerges - not only of a dysfunctional family, but of lives lived on lies, wrecked dreams and more than one broken marriage. Yet despite this and the tragedy that ultimately unfolds, love – real love with a capital L – somehow prevails against all the odds, 7:45pm, £6.50 – Brighton Little Theatre 05 – 08 December Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen - An adaptation of Ibsen’s naturalistic classic about the conflict between the individual and society. A young woman of grand upbringing braces herself for the mediocrity of married life, until the return of a figure from her past challenges her acceptance of the situation. Set in the emerging counter-culture of the early 1960s, The Barefoot Players’ new production reflects
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Hedda’s inability to escape the impact of her strict upbringing despite this embrace of cultural liberation, 7:30pm, £8.50/£6.50 – Marlborough Theatre 06 – 09 December Hansel and Gretel - Hansel and Gretel has long captured the imagination of children and adults everywhere. Possibly inspired by the Great Famine (1315 – 1317) it was first published by the Brothers Grimm 200 years ago. To mark the bicentenary, this magical new production will remain close to the original spirit of these fairy tales, including the darker elements that often seem to reflect the sense that something is amiss in society and the magic of a tale that ends miraculously with a happy ever after, 7.45pm, Matinees Saturday and Sunday 2.30pm, £5-£9 – New Venture Theatre 10 – 15 December Dolly Parton – 9 To 5 The Musical Music & Lyrics By Dolly Parton, Written By Patricia Resnick, Directed By Jeff Calhoun A hilarious story of friendship, gossip and revenge. This new musical comedy, direct from Broadway, boasts a stellar all star cast including Natalie Casey (Two Pints of Lager and a Packet of Crisps, Legally Blonde the Musical), Bonnie Langford (Chicago, Spamalot, Cats), Ben Richards (Priscilla Queen of the Desert, Grease, The Bill), Jackie Clune (Billy Elliot, Mamma Mia!) and Amy Lennox (Legally Blonde the Musical, The Sound of Music) and is based on the hit movie and centres on three office workers who turn the tables on their sexist, egotistical, lying, bigot of a boss, 7:45pm daily, Weds, Thurs, Sat matinee 2:30pm, £15-£42 – Theatre Royal Brighton 16 – 19 December Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme - by Moliere Adapted by Nick Dear, 8pm, £8.50/£6.50 – The Nightingale Theatre 18 – 22 December Outside Edge - By Richard Harris. Directed by Ann Atkins The scene is set in a cricket pavilion, where Roger is having trouble assembling his team. These complications appear small beside the complications between the teams various wives and girlfriends. Bob has trouble between wife and ex-wife, Alex's girlfriend locks herself in the loo in hysterics, Dennis flirts indiscriminately until his wife sets fire to his new BMW, tiny Kevin is constantly smothered in his large wife's fur coat, even Roger's wife -champion tea maker, rebels against authority and uncovers his unfortunate peccadillo in Dorking! And then it starts to rain!!! 7:45pm, £9 – Brighton Little Theatre 20 December – 05 January The Rocky Horror Show - It’s a guaranteed party! Let’s do the Time Warp again! Join the millions worldwide who’ve thrilled to Richard O’Brien’s sexy sci-fi inspired musical adventure. In its incredible 40 years on the planet, this legendary movie and international smash hit stage musical is now a modern classic and will be in Brighton for a limited run this Christmas. So sharpen those stilettos and join us for the rockiest ride of your life! Various performance times please see website for further details, £15-£35 – Theatre Royal Brighton
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Guided Walks & Tours Blue Badge Guides: BrightonWalks – Every Thursday and Saturday at 11am from outside Brighton Pier. An hour long sightseeing tour which is an ideal way to orientate yourself around the city and learn about this cosmopolitan city both past and present, Adults £5 Concessions £3 book in advance at info@brightonwalks.com or by text to +44 (0)7775 870195. Brighton Revisited - First time in Brighton? Then this is for you. On foot or by coach, this half-day tour can take you from the charm of the 'Lanes' in the heart of the city, to the grandeur of the Regency squares, crescents and palace. Contact us on info@brightonrevisited.co.uk or by phone: +44 (0)7899 847352 Glenda Clarke – Registered Blue Badge tour guide Tel: +44 (0)1273 888596 to arrange a guide. Walks include Secret City, Brighton Past and Present, Offbeat Brighton, Brighton A-Z, Quadrophenia film tour and Mods & Rockers. Only in Brighton - Only in Brighton tour runs most Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, To confirm, check website or ring +44 (0)7954 482112 – Meet Outside Al Duomo Restaurant, next to the Royal Pavilion Shop. Walking Dead Tour - Based on Peter James's first two novels in his Roy Grace series, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead this walk is a journey through Roy Grace's Brighton, 3-5pm. Saturdays, £10/£8 Cons, Under 5s free. info@brightonwalks.com or by text to +44 (0)7775 870195. Other Guided Walks and Tours: Brighton City Walks – The Brighton story guided walk is open all year, booking is essential please contact Julian Clapp to enquire or book a tour on 07941256148 Ghost Walks of the Lanes - Ghost Walk of the Lanes runs for 12 months of the year (excluding Christmas and New Year period) on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat at 7:30pm & every day in June, July & August. No need to book – just turn up! – Meet outside Druid’s Head, Brighton Place North Laine Guided Walks - This is an ideal opportunity to learn about the history of the North Laine and have the uses of our older buildings explained. These tours will suit residents and visitors alike, Sundays: 11am, Wednesdays 6pm: £3 donation – Meet outside Brighton Museum Palmeira Mansions Tour – Every first Sunday of the month - Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman, 11am, £6/£5 – 33 Palmeira Mansions Take a Tour of the Oldest Hotel in Brighton - The First Friday of the month, and every Friday in August, tour takes approximately one hour, The Royal Escape, Smuggling, and Grand Occasions, 6pm, £5 – The Old Ship Hotel
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Theatre Royal Backstage Tours - Every Saturday, the tour is full of intriguing insights into the history and present day workings of Theatre Royal Brighton, 11:30am, £6 – Theatre Royal
Other Events 03 November – 29 December German Style Christmas Market - This Christmas Churchill Square Shopping Centre in Brighton will be playing host to a German style Christmas market. Shoppers will be able to wander amongst beautiful stalls selling a selection of delicious Christmas food and unusual gifts – Churchill Square 10 November – 20 January 2013 Royal Pavilion’s Christmas Ice Rink - With the former Royal pleasure palace as backdrop, the 800 square metre rink has space for 250 skaters per session, offering seasonal fun and a unique and special Christmas experience. Jamie Oliver’s Fabulous Feasts will create this year’s “pop-up” restaurant and bar at the beautiful Brighton Royal Pavilion Ice Rink, making it the perfect Christmas party destination, various times and prices 15 November – 02 December CINECITY Film Festival 2012 - Celebrating 10 editions of CINECITY the 2012 festival will stretch across the city into 10 separate venues including the Duke of York’s Picturehouse for a packed programme featuring the very best in international cinema, www.cine-city.co.uk/ – Various Venues 01 – 02 December Artist Open Houses at Christmas - Now in its tenth year, the Artists Open Houses Christmas festival marks the start of the Christmas season, offering an array of work from contemporary & original local artists & makers. Times vary but are generally between 11am -5pm, free 01 December Schools Christmas Bazaar - Join us on Saturday for a wonderful family day of festive fun & games, 11am-4pm – Brighton Steiner School 01 December Madness – The Charge of the Mad Brigade - The legendary Madness will embark on their biggest UK arena tour to date taking in thirteen cities including Brighton! Doors open 2.30pm & 6.30pm, £29/£25 for the matinee and £45/£35 for the evening show – Brighton Centre 01 December World AIDS Day Concert 2012 - For the fifth year running, Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus are proud to be organising the annual World Aids Day charity concert at St Mary’s Church, on St. James Street, 7:30pm, £5
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01 December Plenty of Fish - Plenty of fish, singles karaoke night, 8pm - 1am, Bring your friends along for a night of singing, dancing and meeting new people, who knows... you might end up meeting your soul mate, free – Blue Lagoon 01 December Souled Out Choir - Souled Out Choir & friends with special guests Jocelyn Brown & Damage, 8pm, £22.50-£27.50 – Brighton Dome 01 December Supper Cub - Boxer, bull-fighter and ballet-dancer Ivan Fabrega hosts a night of unpredictable pre-Christmas shenanigans, 8pm, £8/£6 – The Basement 01 December Wild Fruit Red Party - Brighton’s 20th annual Red Party fund raising event takes place this year on a Saturday night, 10pm-4am, £8 adv. – The Honey Club 01 December Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Please check Komedia website for times and prices – Komedia 01 – 02 December Visit Santa for Free at Brighton Marina - Looking for that something to keep the kids entertained this Christmas?…Be sure to bring them along to see Santa indoors at Mermaid Walk, Brighton Marina, 11am-4pm 01 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton 02 December Brighton Flash Mob for World Hoop Day! - Over 60 hula hoopers will be spinning up a choreographed hoop dance, with the first flash mob at the Old Steine at 12pm, then parade down to the Pavilion Gardens, New Road and on to Churchill Square, 12-5pm 02 December The Big Brighton Christmas Fair - With over 40 stalls hosted by local makers & doers you can’t fail to find something unique for your family & friends this December & with prices ranging from £5 upwards they’re pocket friendly too! 12 midday-5pm, £1 entry – Sallis Benny Theatre 02 December Playmakes – Woodland - After all our children and family events in the Brighton Dome Studio there is the opportunity for kids to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home, 1:30pm, £5 per child – Brighton Dome
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02 December Brighton Dome Tea Dance with the Footloose Dance Orchestra - Drawing on the very best dance music of the period, this 15-piece big band transports you to the 1920s and 30s, 2pm, £12.50 inc cake (£80 for 8 people) – Brighton Dome 02 December The 2012 Wrestling Spectacular - Heading the star-studded line-up for the big Sunday afternoon event on December 2 will be a huge heavyweight tag team, 3pm, £10 – Hove Centre 02 December Keane - Keane are at the height of their career with unprecedented international success, retaining their status as one of the biggest British bands in the world, 6:30pm, £29.50/£39.50 – Brighton Centre 02 December Bent Double - An irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by if.comedy Best Newcomer 2007 award nominee, and as seen on BBC 2's Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, Zoe Lyons, 7:30pm, £8.50/£10.50/£5 student special - Komedia 02 December Phronesis - Scandinavian/British jazz trio Phronesis have the ability to excite, inspire and move people in a way that few bands are able to do, 7:30pm, £15 adv. – Komedia 02 December Bark like a Dog Blues Jam- Musicians of all abilities are welcome to join in the fun and either replace or play alongside a band member, 8pm, free – Latest Music Bar 03 December The Rifles (acoustic) & The Mono Polys - The Rifles are indie rock at its best, 7:30pm, £11adv. – The Haunt 03 December Buddy Holly & The Cricketers - Starring some of the finest and most talented actor-musicians in the business, this fast, furious and funny roller coaster of a concert always has audiences on their feet singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles, 7:45pm, £19.50 – Brighton Centre 04 December Charity Chuckle - Special guest headliner plus loads of great local talent. Charity Chuckle raises money for a different charity each month, 7pm, £10/£12 – Komedia 04 December Foster’s Comedy Crack Up - Featuring Jarlath Regan and Lucy Beaumont Fosters Comedy Crack Up is back with another winning line-up to tickle your funny bone, 7:30pm, £5/£4 – The Quadrant
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04 December Action for Happiness - Action for Happiness is a movement for positive social change. We are bringing together people from all walks of life who want to play a part in creating a happier society for everyone, 7:30pm, free entry – Latest Music Bar 04 December Magnet Speed Dating 28-45 years - Are you hopeful (not desperate) for romance? Think meeting in the flesh beats an on-line CV any day? Then come along and experience 20 fast-moving new encounters, 8pm, £20 – Komedia 04 December The Bootleg Beatles - Re-Re-live the sights and sounds of the sixties as the world's premier Beatle band returns to the Brighton Dome with their spectacular stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits, 8pm, £23.50/£26.50 – Brighton Dome 04 December The Fall - Led by the enigmatic Mark E Smith, this Manchester-based outfit offers a unique mixture of musical styles, delivered as an uncompromising and unforgettable live experience, 8pm, £20 – The Old Market 05 December Beautiful Bugal Cages - This fun design using colourful 6mm bugles to make cages to contain loose beads can be used to construct necklaces, bracelets or earrings. Using a needle and thread this design builds pleasingly quickly, 10am, £25 – The Brighton Bead Shop 05 December Lunchtime Recitals - Lunch time recitals every Wednesday at 12.30pm, please call ahead to confirm details. A minimum donation of £2 towards recital expenses is appreciated – St Nicholas Church 05 December Painting Pottery Christmas Evenings - Pick and paint your pottery gift from a choice of over 200 items ranging from £4 - £40 plus £5 studio fee per person, 6:45pm – The Painting Pottery Café 05 December Nuit Francais – Entertainment while you dine and drink from established Brighton gypsy jazz band Ultraswing, Special menu available of divine Moules Frites and wine or beer for £14.95. Vegetarian and vegan option available too, 7:30pm – Alcove 05 December BLISS ART become BLIZZARD for a Night of Christmas Craziness! - Take two Slovenians (not Slovakians!!) and add a spicy Pakistani to the juicy mix. What could possibly go right! 7:30pm, £8 – The Latest Music Bar 05 December Still Standing You - Still Standing You offers a supremely direct and strangely subversive glimpse into the relationship between two performers, 7:30pm, £8/£6 – The Basement
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05 December New Act Night - The latest new comics from Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops take to the stage for the very first time ever in the exciting and electric atmosphere of our twice-yearly show, 8pm, £7 – Komedia 06 December Christmas Pop-up Shop - Pop along and browse our exclusive collection of handmade, upcycled clothing, accessories and jewellery. The perfect place to buy unusual, beautiful gifts this Christmas, 10am-7pm, free, www.cascadestyle.co.uk/events/, 07799 071919 – Brighton Area 06 December Winter Lampshade Workshop - Warm up your cold winter evenings at home by creating a beautiful handmade lampshade in your choice of cosy, re-purposed fabrics, 10am-2pm, £60 - www.cascadestyle.co.uk/events/, 07799 071919 – Brighton Area 06 December Festive Fabric Decorations Workshop - Create a gorgeous made-to-last wreath and fabric poinsettia pot plant using pre-loved material, buttons, beads and ribbons, 10:30am-1pm, £30 - www.cascadestyle.co.uk/events/, 07799 071919 – Brighton Area 06 December Jackson and the Kingkickers – Live music, time tbc, £5/£4 – The Latest Music Bar 06 December The Scribblers’ Journey: An Anthology - On December 6th the Scribblers’ Journey: An anthology will be launched at the Saltdean Community Library. Starting at 18:30 and running through until 21:00. There will be readings from the anthology, music and an open microphone – Saltdean Library 06 December The Foundation Carol Concert - Celebrate Christmas in the opulent surroundings of the Music Room in the Royal Pavilion. Sing along with local choirs and enjoy mulled wine and mince pies in the interval, 6:40pm, £20, £28 – The Royal Pavilion 06 December Shorts and Sweets Book Club - Shorts & Sweets Book Group meets at 7.30pm on the first Thursday of every month, for a couple of hours of literary discussion and sweet treats, 7:30pm, free – The Old Market 06 – 07 December Rizzle Kicks - Rizzle Kicks announce their biggest UK tour to date including a massive home town gig at the Brighton Centre, 6:30pm, £15 06 – 08 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton
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07 December Netted Bracelets - The basics of using small glass beads from the Czech Republic to make more intricate jewellery, 10am, free – The Brighton Bead Shop 07 December Jumpring Bracelet - Learn some basic chain mail techniques to start you off in the art of jump ring jewellery making, 12 midday, free – The Brighton Bead Shop 07 December Lunchtime Concerts - Classical concerts, performed by local musicians, 12:30 – 1:15pm, £3 sold on the Door – Brighton Unitarian Church 07 December Buckcherry - Live, these five musicians can bring any crowd to its feet, 7pm, £15 in advance – Concorde 2 07 December The Overtones - The Overtones have dazzled audiences on their current tour with their flawless performance, winning charm and impeccable style, 7pm, £19.50£33.50 – Brighton Dome 07 December Victorian Christmas Magic Lantern Show - Peppers Ghost Company will present a captivating selection of still and moving original Victorian images accompanied by seasonal readings and live music, 7pm-11pm, £5adv./£4 child/£6 on the door – Brighton Toy and Model Museum 07 December Max and Ivan are… Con Artists - Six ex-cons, one final job. The Hacker. The Smooth Talker. The Mercenary. The Driver. The Architect. And Graham (he does HR, mainly). If we told you any more, we’d have to kill you, 8pm, £10 – Brighton Dome 07 December Santa Patrol Xmas Party - With your hostess Mysterry, 8pm, free – 112 Church Street 07 December White Mink – Electro Swing Speakeasy The sounds & styles of the 1920s & 30s turned on their head & smuggled into the 21st century, 9pm, £12/£10 adv. – The Old Market 07 – 08 December Krater Christmas Kracker - The perfect Christmas party night for any sized group – large or small. Three top comics, a delicious three course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, all followed by dancing 'til late, various times and prices – Komedia 07 – 08 December The Rare Brand Market - We all want to surprise and delight our loved ones at Christmas, so join us and over 100 innovative Rare Brands all offering truly original &
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fabulous present ideas for Christmas, 10am-5pm, Entry is £4, with £1 going straight to Charity – Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum 08 December Children’s Storytelling - Playwright and theatre director Dvora Liberman conjures an enchanting world of wonder tales, folk tales, animal stories and ancient myths from around the world, 10am, free entry 08 December Santa Dash - Take the opportunity to dress up as Santa and run or walk 5km along Hove Promenade. The event is raising money for Passing it On, 10:30am, £14 Including a suit – Hove Seafront 08 December A Victorian Christmas Merriment - Enjoy a tableau of drawing room entertainments designed to cheer and amuse. Includes a glass of sherry and mincepies, served by staff in period costume, 11am-1.30pm £13.50, members £11.50, book in advance – Preston Manor 08 December The Big Dip - Charitable fundraiser/awareness event. Take a quick dip in the sea in December to raise funds, 11am, free – Brighton Seafront 08 December Bear Patrol Bring and Buy Sale - All proceeds raised are donated to the Sussex Beacon 12 midday, Free Entry but donations welcome – 112 Church Street 08 December Sussex Symphony Orchestra: Family Christmas Concert - Set in Beautiful surroundings, sure to entertain all members of the family, 3pm, £10, concessions, £8, children(under16) & NUS £5, Family Ticket at £25 for 2 adults & 2 children under 16 – St Bartholomew’s Church 08 December Smash It! - Smash It! - a fundraising concert in aid of The Sussex Beacon featuring local drag artists teaming up with some of Brighton’s best local singers, west end performers and dancers backed by a 7 piece band, 4:30pm, £15 – The Old Market 08 December Christmas Concert - Join Brighton Festival Chorus, Brighton Festival Youth Choir and London Gala Orchestra for this annual festive highlight – a joyous celebration of the very best of Christmas music, 6pm, £12.50-£25 – Brighton Dome 08 December The Magic of Motown - Ain’t no mountain high, ain’t no valley low, ain’t no river wide enough to keep The Magic of Motown from getting to you. . .6 .30pm, £26/£27.50 – Brighton Centre 08 December Jam Tarts - Brighton's exceedingly good indie pop choir, Jam Tarts, are back for their Christmas spectacular! 7pm, £9.50/£6.50 – St George’s Church
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08 December Amy Winehouse Tribute Night - Expect to hear adult humour, a range of the late Amy's hits, a large glass of wine and a short black dress! 9pm, £5 – Blue Lagoon 08 December Rocking Horse Christmas Fundraiser - Join Rocking Horse and kick off the Christmas party season with this fantastic night out. Entertainment includes music from Juice 107.2’s Guy Lloyd who will be DJ-ing throughout the night, 15, time tbc – The Latest Music Bar 08 – 09 December Artist Open Houses at Christmas - Now in its tenth year, the Artists Open Houses Christmas festival marks the start of the Christmas season, offering an array of work from contemporary & original local artists & makers. Times vary but are generally between 11am -5pm, free 08 – 09 December Christmas Art Market at Falmer Village Hall - Affordable arts and crafts for Christmas from over 15 artists including jewellery, painting, prints, cards, textiles and woodturning plus mulled wine, mince pies, cakes and other goodies, 11am, Free Entry – St Laurence Church 08 – 09 December Foredown Tower Christmas Craft Fair - Foredown tower Christmas fair. Local artists will be selling a huge range of handcrafted gifts and presents, textiles, glassware, jewellery homemade gingerbreads and cakes, 11am 08 – 09 December Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Please check Komedia website for times and prices – Komedia 08 – 09 December Visit Santa for Free at Brighton Marina - Looking for that something to keep the kids entertained this Christmas?…Be sure to bring them along to see Santa indoors at Mermaid Walk, Brighton Marina, 11am-4pm 08 – 16 December Menorah Lightings - Celebrating the Jewish festival Chanukah, a giant Menorah candlestick will be lit on the lawns in the centre of Palmeira Square in Hove 09 December MyMiniDisco - Kids love to dance and have fun. myminidisco bring you a club experience for the little ones, and the big ones too. Hosted by our very own dance instructor and entertainer who will be teaching the kids some classic moves! 2pm, £8 – Komedia 09 December The Jam Brighton Show - A great day for new young Brighton bands, 2:30pm, £3 – Latest Music Bar
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09 December Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra - As winter descends, this all-English concert puts us in a summery, pastoral mood, 2:45pm, £9-£32 – Brighton Dome 09 December My Desert Island Poems by Vanessa Underwood - Poems of travel and of home spoken by local voice artist, whose parents Florence and John Underwood worshipped at this church, 7pm, £5 – Brighton Unitarian Church 10 December Over The Hill: A Photographic Journey - Ethics in Performance event in collaboration with LABTEC, 6:30pm, Chowen Lecture Theatre, BSMS Teaching Building, University of Sussex 10 December Blue Camel Club - Hosted by the Shut Up and Listen Radio Show, with live bands, DJ’s, VJ’s and special guests, Blue Camel brings a seasonal jive to the clubbing scene for people with learning disabilities, 7pm, £5 (Access assistants £1) – Brighton Dome 10 December Status Quo - After the success of last year's QuoFestive, the band return to the Brighton Centre with friends in December 2012! 7.30pm, £37.50 – Brighton Centre 10 December Harmony Glen - Harmony Glen is a folk band from Holland, 8pm, £7/£5 – Latest Music Bar 10 December Roller Trio - Freshly announced as nominees for the 2012 Mercury Music Prize, Roller Trio is the latest band to explode out of the fertile Leeds music scene where experimental jazz rubs shoulders with DIY alt rock and electronica, 8:30pm, £7.50 – Komedia 11 December Ladies on the Line - Fickle Friends are a vibrant Party band with a pop infusedrhythmic twist, £3 – Latest Music Bar 11 December MiniClicks Photography Talks - The miniclick talks are a series of free, monthly photography discussions curated by Brighton photographer, Jim Stephenson, 7pm, Free, non-ticketed but arrive early for a seat! – The Old Market 11 December Orbital - Orbital, whose new album 'Wonky' is currently receiving plaudits far and wide, have now confirmed they will play a 10-date UK tour in December, 7pm, £24 – Brighton Dome 11 December Electric Six - Electric Six is a six-piece metro Detroit-based band that plays what has been described as a brand of rock music infused with elements of garage, disco, punk, new wave, and metal, 7.30pm, £12 in advance – Concorde 2
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11 December Sussex Beacon Carol Concert - Raising money for the Sussex Beacon charity, which has been offering HIV care for over 20 years, come and sing all your favourite Christmas carols with a choir and candles, 7:30pm – St Paul’s Church 11 December The Big Book Group – Christmas Special - Seasonal bookish treats with The Big Book Group, 7:30pm, £12 – Brighton Dome 12 December Brighton Pebble Dash - Fun and friendly Monthly 10km running race series open to all, 7pm, £10 – Hove Seafront 12 December Shamballa Knotting - Try a knotting tool to create perfect knots as well as learning some basic macrame knotting techniques to create a shamballa style bracelet, 10am, £25 – The Brighton Bead Shop 12 December Finger Rings - Beautiful beaded finger rings workshop, 12 midday, free – The Brighton Bead Shop 12 December Lunchtime Recitals - Lunch time recitals every Wednesday at 12.30pm, please call ahead to confirm details. A minimum donation of £2 towards recital expenses is appreciated – St Nicholas Church 12 December Painting Pottery Christmas Evenings - Pick and paint your pottery gift from a choice of over 200 items ranging from £4 - £40 plus £5 studio fee per person, 6:45pm – The Painting Pottery Café 12 December Nuit Francais – Entertainment while you dine and drink from established Brighton gypsy jazz band Ultraswing, Special menu available of divine Moules Frites and wine or beer for £14.95. Vegetarian and vegan option available too, 7:30pm – Alcove 12 December The Qukulele Christmas Special - Brighton’s favourite (and only) queer ukulele band bring their own brand of mashups and mayhem to the Latest Music bar this holiday season, 7:30pm, £5 – Latest Music Bar 12 December The Blues Band - Always known for giving stunning soulful performances, the band are favourites on the European festival circuit and are unmissable live, 8pm, £20 – Komedia 12 December The Nightingale - Not all that glitters is gold in this festive revival of Hans Christian Andersen's classic fairy tale, Various Times, £7/£5, £22 Family Ticket – Brighton Dome
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13 December Saint Etienne - Saint Etienne will be joined by very special guests Scritti Politti with founding member Green Gartside still firmly in the helm. 7pm, £18 in advance – Concorde 2 13 – 15 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton 13 December Imperial Leisure + Popes of Chilitown + Half Crown – Live music, 7:30pm, £8 – Sticky Mike’s Frog Bar 13 December Hammer & Tongue - Showcasing the best in performance poetry and spoken word, 7:30pm, £5 – Komedia 13 December Katherine Jenkins - Record-breaking multi-platinum selling mezzo-soprano Katherine Jenkins will be playing at Brighton Dome this Christmas, 7:30pm, £27.50£65 – Brighton Dome 13 December Steve and the Ghost - Spiky adventure pop latecomers from Brighton. Promoting their new album “DEMO(ns) with full 8 piece band, featuring “the devil horns”. This is a very rare, special occurrence you should not miss! 7:30pm, £5/£3 – Latest Music Bar 13 December Laughtermarket - They say laughter is the best medicine, after Prozac. We at Laughtermarket recommend 40mg new comedians with a supplement of 20mg award-winning headline acts, administered once monthly at The Old Market by a registered MC. Side-effects may include chuckling, chortling, wheezing, shortness of breath, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, coma or death, 8pm, £3 – The Old Market 13 December Bohemia Jazz Lounge - Join Matthew vanKan at Bohemia, Brighton. This stylish venue in the heart of The Lanes is the perfect setting for an evening of cocktails served up with a selection of jazz & swing tunes! 9pm, free entry – Bohemia 13 – 15 December Krater Christmas Kracker - The perfect Christmas party night for any sized group – large or small. Three top comics, a delicious three course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, all followed by dancing 'til late, Various times and prices – Komedia 13 – 15 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton
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13 – 23 December Father Christmas at the Royal Pavilion - Join Father Christmas in the truly extravagant Royal Pavilion for a traditional treat for all the family, £6.50 plus Royal Pavilion admission 14 December Earrings - Make your own earrings using a range of different jewellery findings, 10am, free – The Brighton Bead Shop 14 December Bigger Bang VIII: The Science Strikes Back - Straight from the Abu Dhabi Festival of Science, Professor Hal Sosabowski from the University of Brighton and the Bigger Bang Team return with new, bigger science, various times £5.50-£39 – Brighton Dome 14 December Lunchtime Concerts - Classical concerts, performed by local musicians, 12:30 – 1:15pm, £3 sold on the Door – Brighton Unitarian Church 14 December Kalakuta Millionaires & Voodoo Love Orchestra Live - Standby for a blistering night of Afro Latin and Soul Funk grooves as 3 of Brighton’s best loved live and DJ combo’s get together for an incredible Xmas Dance Party, 8pm, £10, £8 Early Bird Tickets – The Old Market 14 December Cabaret Evening at 112 Church Street - The little lady with the big voice ....Miss Krissie Ducann, 9.30pm, Free Entry 15 December Brighton Christmas Boutique Market - Take a break from the High Street with over 40 independent Christmas stalls! – 11am, £1 – Brighton Centre 15 December Christmas Vintage and Craft Fair – A festive fair selling handmade arts and crafts, as well as vintage clothes and accessories, 12:30-5pm, free entry, West Hill Hall 15 December A Caribbean Christmas - Enjoy an exotic Caribbean-style three course meal including entertainment and stunning decorations in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Pavilion’s Banqueting Room. Book in advance, 6.30pm, £95 Per person – Royal Pavilion 15 December Christmas Classics Concert - Mardi Brass, one of London's premiere brass quintets, joins forces with Sussex Voiceworks and blows into Brighton for a feast of traditional and modern Christmas Classics, 7:30pm, £12 adv. £14 on door, £5 U16 – All Saints Church
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15 December Pull A Cracker with Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus - After the cracking success of their sell out charity show last December, Brighton's most Christmassy of choirs returns to Brighton Dome on Sat 15 Dec to set the spirits soaring with their latest festive extravaganza, 7:30pm – Brighton Dome 15 December Cerys Matthews: Cerys by Candlelight - Cerys Matthews in a wonderful evening of winter music, poetry , sing along , and the who knows what , which always makes each and every show of hers unique, 8pm, £23.50 – The Old Market 15 December Spellbound - Cherry Foxx and Simon Price play alternative ‘80s classics by the likes of Adam and The Ants, Joy Division, Siouxie, Soft Cell and The Smiths, 9pm, £6/£5 – Komedia 15 – 16 December Artist Open Houses at Christmas - Now in its tenth year, the Artists Open Houses Christmas festival marks the start of the Christmas season, offering an array of work from contemporary & original local artists & makers. Times vary but are generally between 11am -5pm, free 15 – 16 December Visit Santa for Free at Brighton Marina - Looking for that something to keep the kids entertained this Christmas?…Be sure to bring them along to see Santa indoors at Mermaid Walk, Brighton Marina, 11am-4pm 16 December Art Deco Fair - 1920's - 1970's stalls and furniture, 10am, £3 – Hove Centre 16 December Heath Quartet - Following appearances at Brighton Festival 2011 and our Summer Schubertiade series earlier this year, Brighton Dome’s resident string quartet returns to the Corn Exchange stage in this their 10th anniversary year, 11am, £17.50/£15 – Brighton Dome 16 December Lorraine Bowen’s Sing-A-Long-A-Westside Story - Join a group of Bernstein fans and sing through the classics of this wonderfully rhythmic and melodic musical from America to Tonight, 11am, £20 – Brighton Dome 16 December Brighton Twisted Market - Fetish market open from 12 noon-6pm with a wide range of clothes and toys, £5/£3 – Latest Music Bar 16 December Playmakes – The Nightingale - After all our children and family events in the Brighton Dome Studio there is the opportunity for kids to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home, 12.30pm, £5 – Brighton Dome
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16 December Ragroof Theatre Tea Dance - For some festive entertainment, join Ragroof Theatre for our Christmas Tea Dance and trip the light fantastic to tunes from the 20s and the 50s, 2pm, £8/£6 – Brighton Dome 16 December Martlets Christmas Musical Spectacular - Clap your hands, stamp your feet and sing your heart out to your favourite carols and Christmas songs at the second Martlets Christmas Musical Spectacular, 4pm, £12.50 – Hove Centre 16 December Bad Manners plus Splodgenessabounds - English Ska band Bad Manners quickly became the novelty favourites of the UK pop scene, living up to their name with naughty antics from frontman Buster Bloodvessel, 7:30pm, £18 – Concorde 2 16 December Alan Davies – Life in Pain - Alan Davies, the much-loved star of iconic television series such as Jonathan Creek and QI, makes a long-awaited return to live stand-up this Autumn, 8pm, £25/£21 Concessions – Brighton Dome 16 – 17 December Jeff Wayne’s The War of the Worlds - Based on HG Wells’ Classic Science Fiction Story, the dazzling, groundbreaking Arena Production launches a New Era! 7pm, £62.50/£42.50 – Brighton Centre 16 – 18 December Suspiciously Elvis - Suspiciously Elvis returns with a six-piece band including backing singers for a night of glitz, glamour & dancing, 6pm, £44 (includes 3 course meal), £22 ticket only – Komedia 17 December Christmas Fair Trade Market - Lovely eclectic mix of festive Fair Trade gifts, including handloomed duvet covers from Bangladesh, silk scarves from Ethiopia & handcarved animals from Argentina, 11am – Friends Meeting House 17 – 18 December Meeting Joe Strummer - The Fringe First Award winning punk comedy, 8pm, £5 – Latest Music Bar 19 December Painting Pottery Christmas Evenings - Pick and paint your pottery gift from a choice of over 200 items ranging from £4 - £40 plus £5 studio fee per person, 6:45pm – The Painting Pottery Café 19 December Nuit Francais – Entertainment while you dine and drink from established Brighton gypsy jazz band Ultraswing, Special menu available of divine Moules Frites and wine or beer for £14.95. Vegetarian and vegan option available too, 7:30pm – Alcove 19 December The Maydays - Office Christmas party faux pas, Secret-Santa Confessions: shenanigans and mistletoe misdemeanours... 8pm, £12.50 – Komedia
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19 – 31 December Christmas Tree Festival at the Sea Life Centre - A forest of Christmas Trees will be sprouting at Brighton Sea Life Centre this December. Each tree will have its own charity collection box chosen by that business so guests can take partake in the season of goodwill and get into the festive spirit! 19 – 20 December Krater Christmas Kracker - The perfect Christmas party night for any sized group – large or small. Three top comics, a delicious three course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, all followed by dancing 'til late, Various times and prices – Komedia 20 December The XX - The xx, who released their much anticipated second album 'Coexist' in September, will play five shows at the end of this year in support of the album including a show at The Brighton Centre! 6:30pm, £21.50 – Brighton Centre 20 December Christmas Ceilidh - The best-loved winter knees-up on the block, 7pm, £8, £5 Children – Brighton Dome 20 December Jazz at The Grand - Resident crooner Matthew vanKan performs a selection of swing, jazz & ballads in the Victoria Bar of The Grand Hotel on Brighton seafront, 8pm - 11pm, Free Entry 20 December Wellsbourne Society - A quarterly event dedicated to the landscape, streets, myths & spirit of Brighton, 8pm, £5 – Latest Music Bar 20 – 22 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton 20 – 23 December Lost and Found Orchestra - Brighton Dome and STOMP presents The Lost and Found Orchestra. Thu 20 - Sun 23 Dec, Thu 27 - Sat 29 Dec 7:30pm, Sat 22 - Sun 23 Dec, Sat 29 Dec, 2:30pm, £27.50, £22.50, £18.50, £15 Children half price (under 16) 21 December Using Crimps - Use crimps and plastic coated wire to make a simple yet stylish necklace, 10am, free - The Brighton Bead Shop 21 December Tiaras - Basic techniques will be taught to get you on your way to making tiaras, 12 midday, free – The Brighton Bead Shop
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21 December Burning the Clocks - The people of Brighton & Hove gather together to make paper and willow lanterns to carry through their city and burn on the beach as a token for the end of the year, 6:30pm – Madeira Drive 21 December Alternative 80s with Spellbound – Celebrate Christmas in Alternative 80’s style with this fundraising club night in aid of local charity Adventure Unlimited, time tbc, £10 – Latest Music Bar 21 December Funny Women - With the help of a loyal crew based down in Brighton we will be bringing you the best of female comedy on a regular basis - it's a good excuse for us lot in London to come and enjoy the seaside, 7:30pm, £10/£8 – Komedia 21 December Cabaret Evening at 112 Church Street - The landlady sings all your Christmas favourites...the soulful voice of Miss Pooh La May, 9.30pm, Free Entry 21 December Life’s A Gas! Xmas Glam Special - Glam up, get down and get with it to festive offerings from Slade, Mud, Wizzard, T.Rex and the gang alongside '70's glam classics and lesser-known rock delights, 11pm, £5/£4 – Komedia 22 December This Is The Kit - This Is The Kit – is kate stables playing banjo, guitar and a voice of unaffected clarity accompanied by her Wild Band creating primal and electric textures onto songs of unpretentious beauty, 7:30pm, £8/£6 – Latest Music Bar 22 December Mr Emotions - Fantastically talented Pedro will take to the stage performing classic hits from the 70's until the present day, Soul, Pop, Swing, you name it, he can sing it! 9pm, free entry 22 – 23 December Krater Christmas Kracker - The perfect Christmas party night for any sized group – large or small. Three top comics, a delicious three course Christmas meal with all the trimmings, all followed by dancing 'til late, Various times and prices – Komedia 22 – 23 December Visit Santa for Free at Brighton Marina - Looking for that something to keep the kids entertained this Christmas?…Be sure to bring them along to see Santa indoors at Mermaid Walk, Brighton Marina, 11am-4pm 23 December Coca-Cola Truck Tour - The festive celebrations will start early for fans in Brighton, as Madeira Drive will be transformed into a snowy, winter wonderland, complete with Christmas trees & festive helpers on hand to serve chilled Coca-Cola, Diet Coke & Coke Zero – Madeira Drive
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23 December – 06 January Arthur’s Dream Boat - Long Nose Puppets return to Komedia this Christmas with a magical, playful children's show, 11am & 2pm, £9.50 / £7.50 concessions and children – Komedia 25 December Christmas Day Swim - Annual dash into the sea. .For the Brighton Swimming Club Members. Spectators welcome, 11am – Brighton Seafront 27 December Brighton Dome Discovery Tour - Ever wondered what takes place behind-thescenes at Brighton Dome? And what untold stories does this most historic of buildings whisper in the wings? 11am, £8.50 (includes tea and cake) 27 – 29 December Lost and Found Orchestra - Brighton Dome and STOMP presents The Lost and Found Orchestra. Thu 20 - Sun 23 Dec, Thu 27 - Sat 29 Dec 7:30pm, Sat 22 - Sun 23 Dec, Sat 29 Dec, 2:30pm, £27.50, £22.50, £18.50, £15 Children half price (under 16) 27 – 29 December Yule Tide Tease - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 2am, 7pm, £35-£49 – Proud Cabaret Brighton 27 – 31 December The Treason Show – The Year That was 2012 - Tis the season for all things Treason! It’s our favourite time of the year, The Treason Show’s traditional festive slaughter of the bankers, politico’s and celebrities who made the news in 2012, 27th -30th, 8pm, Mon 31st 7pm, £13.50/£10.50 – Brighton Dome 28 December Cabaret Evening at 112 Church Street - Church Streets favourite crooner, the fantastic vocal talent of Mr Jason Lee, 9.30pm, Free Entry 28 – 29 December Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Please check Komedia website for times and prices – Komedia 29 December Christmas Karaoke with PJ - With thousands on songs to choose from you'll be spoilt for choice! 8pm, free – Blue Lagoon 31 December Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra: New Year’s Eve Viennese Concert Hosted for the fifth time at Brighton Dome by audience favourite Stephen Bell, this traditional Viennese concert will ensure your end of year celebrations get off to a rousing start, 2:45pm, £9-£32 – Brighton Dome
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31 December New Year’s Masquerade Ball - Three course Christmas menu with mini mince pies, festively themed cabaret and burlesques show and free club entry till 10pm, 7pm, £59 – Proud Cabaret Brighton 31 December Circus Fantasia - Circus Fantasia returns to Latest Music Bar with an interactive NYE masked ball spectacular! 8pm, £18/£10 early bird tickets – Latest Music Bar 31 December Rocky Horror Fancy Dress Party - Rocky Horror Fancy Dress Party, including prizes, raffle, buffet and games. Dress To Dare! 8pm, free entry – 112 Church Street 31 December Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Please check Komedia website for times and prices – Komedia 31 December Born Bad’s New Year’s Hop - Resident DJ's Steph, Duncan, Jon and Jim will be knocking out vintage rock'n'roll, surf, trash, swing, blues and jive, accompanied by BMovie projections, 10pm, £15 – Komedia 31 December Ipop New Year’s Eve Special - Dance into 2013 with a non-stop shuffle of the biggest floor-fillers from the last five decades, and we are talking pure, unadulterated pop, 11pm, free to Krater Comedy ticket holders/£10 – Komedia
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Gallery Details All nos. 01273 unless otherwise stated Art at five, 5 Bartholomews, Brighton, BN1 1HG Tel 774222. Mon-Sat 10am6pm, Sun 11am-5pm www.artatfive.com Blank Studios and Gallery, 108 North Street Portslade, BN41 1DG, blankstudiosgallery@gmail.com, Booth Museum of Natural History, 194 Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA Tel 03000 290900, Mon-Sat 10-5, Sun 2-5, closed Thur Brighton Fishing Museum Gallery, 201 Kings Road Arches, BN1 1NB. Open daily 10am-6pm, Tel 723064 Brighton Media Centre Gallery, 15-17 Middle Street, Brighton, BN1 1AL Tel 01273 201100 Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE Tel 03000 290900, Adm. free Tues-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-5. Closed Mon (except bank holidays 10-5). Burstow Gallery, Brighton College, Eastern Road, Brighton. Mon-Fri: 10am5pm Fabrica, 40 Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1 AG Tel 778646. Wed-Sat: 125pm, Sun and bank holidays 2-5pm First Light Gallery, 3 Nile Street, Brighton, BN1 1HN Tel 327344, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm Gallery 40, 40 Gloucester Road, Brighton BN1 4AQ Tel 691511 Garage Studios, 13-16 Vine Street, BN14AG, 609669 Grange Museum and Art Gallery, High Street, Rottingdean, BN2 7HE (nr. pond opp. The Plough). Mon-Sat 10-4pm, Sun 2-4pm, Wed – closed. Hove Museum & Art Gallery, 19 New Church Road, Hove, BN3 4AB. Tel 03000 290900, Mon-Sat–10am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm, closed Wed. Ink_d Gallery & Studio 96 North Road, Brighton, BN1 1YE. Mon-Sat 10am6pm, Sun 12-4pm Tel 645299 iO Gallery, Brighton Designers & Makers, 39 Sydney Street, Brighton, BN1 4EP. Tel 671212 Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5pm Jive Monkey, 5 Steine Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1TE. Tel 693599, Tue/Wed 6.30pm – Midnight, Thur 6.30pm – 1am, Fri/Sat 6.30pm – 2am Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, North Laine, BN1 1GE. Tel 01273 290800/296969 Mon-Tues 10am-7pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun – 11am-4pm www.citylibraries.info Naked Eye Gallery, 5 Farm Mews, Farm Road BN3 1AF. Tel 204800 Permanent Gallery, 20 Bedford Place, Brighton, BN1 2PT Tel 710389 Thu-Fri, Sun 1-6pm, Sat 11am-6pm www.permanentgallery.com info@permanentgallery.com Phoenix Gallery, 10-14 Waterloo Place, Brighton, BN2 9NB Tel 603700, Wed-Sun 11am-5pm. Stables Studio, Namrik Mews(Off St Auybns) BN3 2TF Start Contemporary Gallery, 8 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1US. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm thirtyfive-a 35a High Street, Brighton, BN2 1RP. Tel: 07976 977 110 Daily during the week 10am-4pm Two Kats & A Cow, 167 Kings Road Arches, Brighton, Tel 776746 Sat & Sun: 11am-5pm Free adm.
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University of Brighton Gallery, Grand Parade, Brighton, BN1 0JY Tel 643010, Mon-Sat 10am-5pm. York Place Studios, 28 York Place, BN1 4GU, Fri/Sat/Sun 12-6pm. Tel 674758
Venue Details All nos. 01273 unless otherwise stated: A-Bar, 11-12 Marine Parade, BN2 1TL All Saints’ Church, Eaton Road Hove, BN3 3QA tel 733331 Basement, 24 Kensington Street, BN1 4AJ tel 699733 Blind Tiger Club - 52-54 Grand Parade, BN2 9QA Book Nook, First Avenue BN3 2FJ. Tel 911988 Booth Museum of Natural History, Dyke Road, Brighton, BN1 5AA tel 292777, Mon-Sat except Thurs 10-5, Sun 2-5 Borde Hill. Borde Hill Garden, Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, RH16 1XP Boxbird Gallery, 14 St Johns Road, Hove, BN3 32F. Tel 734295 Brighthelm Community Centre, North Road, Brighton tel 821512 Brighton Buddhist Centre, Tichborne Street, BN1 1UR Brighton Centre, Kings Road, BN1 2GR, Tel 0844 847 1515, www.brightoncentre.co.uk Brighton and Hove High School Sports Hall, Montpelier Road, Brighton BN1 3AT Brighton College, Eastern Road, BN2 0AL, (Autograph Concerts), Tel 704341 autograph@brightoncollege.net) Brighton Deaf Centre, Carlton Hill, Brighton, BN2 0GW, Mobile: 07904 542841, Minicom: 01273 671899 Brighton Dome Box Office, New Road, BN1 1UG, Tel 709709 www.brightondome.org Brighton Little Theatre, Clarence Gardens, BN1 2EG. Tel 777748. www.thelittle.co.uk Brighton Marina. BN2 5UT centremanager@brightonmarinacommercial.com Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton, BN1 1EE tel 290900, Adm. free. Tues – Sun 10-5pm, Closed Mon. Brighton Pier, Madeira Drive BN2 1TW. Tel 609361 Brighton Racecourse Freshfield Road, BN2 9XZ. Tel 603580. www.brightonracecourse.co.uk British Engineerium, Neville Road, BN3 7QA Brunswick, The 3 Holland Road, Hove, BN3 1JF. Tel 733984 Caprichos Restaurant and Tapas Bar, BN1 1HB, Tel 711600 Caroline of Brunswick 39 Ditchling Road, Brighton BN1 4SB. Tel 624434 Cisco’s Karma, 18 East Street, BN1 1HR, 725005 Chapel Royal, North Street, BN1 1EA. Tel 579382/774492 www.lccr.org.uk Charles Street Bar and Club, 8 Marine Parade, BN2 1TA tel. 624091 The Chimney House, 28 Upper Hamilton Road, BN1 5DF Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, BN2 1ES. Tel 697888, bookings 673311, fax 730468. www.concorde2.co.uk Courtlands Hotel 19-27 The Drive, BN3 3JE Cowley Club, 12 London Road, BN1 4JA. Tel 696104 Devil’s Dyke, Devil’s Dyke Road, Poynings East Sussex, BN1 8YJ
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Digital, 189-192 Kings Road Arches, Brighton BN1 1NB. Tel 0844 9996101 Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Dorset Gardens, BN2 1RL Duke of York’s Cinema, Preston Circus, Brighton, BN1 4NA. Tel 0871 7042056 Embassy Court, Kings Road, BN1 1PX, 220880 Engine Room, 5 Preston Street, BN1 12HX. Tel 728999 FARM, 99 North Road, BN1 1YE, 623143 Fair, 21 Queens Road, BN1 3XA, Tel 723215 Falmer Church, St Laurence, East Street, Falmer BN1 9PB Fishing Museum & Quarter, 201 Kings Road, BN1 1NB. Tel 723064 Foredown Tower, Foredown Road, Portslade-by-Sea, BN41 2EW. Tel 292092 Frames in the Lanes, 12c Meeting House Lane, BN11HB. Tel747769 Friends Meeting House, Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AF Tel 770258 Hanover Community Centre, 33 Southover Street, Brighton, BN2 Tel 694873. http://hanovercommunity.org.uk/ Heist, 57 West Street, BN1 2RA, 822555, www.heistbar.co.uk Hilton Brighton Metropole, Kings Road, BN1 2FU. Tel 644153 Hotel du Vin, 2-6 Ship Street, BN1 1AD, 718588 The Hope, 11-12 Queens Road, BN1 3WA Hove Centre@ Hove Town Hall, Norton Road, BN3 4AH. Tel 0870 900 9100 Hove Club, Fourth Avenue, Hove BN3 2PJ The Hub, 106 Lewes Road, BN2 3QA, Tel. 662310 Hove Lagoon, Kingsway, Hove, BN3 4LX Tel 692781 Hydrant, 75 London Road, BN1 4JF In Vino Veritas, 103 North Road, BN1 1YW, 622522, www.invinobrighton.co.uk Iambic Arts, 38 Gardener Street, BN1 1UN, 572101 Jam, 9-12 Middle Street, BN1 1AL The Jazz Place, 10 Ship Street, BN1 1AD. Tel 328439 Jubilee Library, Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE. Tel 290800/296969. Mon-Tues 10am7pm, Wed 10am-5pm, Thurs 10am-8pm, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun – 11am-4pm. libraries@brighton-hove.gov.uk King Alfred Ballroom, Kingsway, BN3 2WW. Tel 290290. Komedia, 45 Gardner Street, BN1 1UN tel 0845 293 8480 www.komedia.co.uk Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, BN2 1TF. Tel 687171. www.thelatest.co.uk/musicbar/ La Tropicale, 61a Western Road, Hove, BN3 1JD The Loft, Ship Street, BN1 1AD The Lord Nelson, Trafalgar Street, BN1 4ED Madam Geisha – East Street, Brighton, BN1 1NF. Tel 770847 Marlborough Theatre, 4 Princes Street, BN2 1RD Reservations: 07782278521 www.marlboroughtheatre.co.uk Marwood Coffee Shop, 52 Ship Street, BN1 1AF. Tel 382063 Master Mariner, Inner Lagoon, Brighton Marina, BN2 5WD Tel. 818563 Nevill Recreation Ground, Eridge Road, Hove, BN3 7QD. Tel. 01273 555534 New Steine Bistro, 10-11 New Steine, BN2 1PB New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place, BN1 2PT. Tel 746118/808353 www.newventure.org Nightingale Theatre above Grand Central Bar Surrey Street, BN1. Tel 702563, www.nightingaletheatre.co.uk
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Northern Lights, 6 Little East Street, BN1 1HT Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, BN3 1AS tel 201800 www.theoldmarket.com The Old Courtroom, 118 Church Street, Brighton, BN1 1UD. Tel 03000 290900 The Open House, 146 Springfield Road, Brighton, BN1 6DE. Tel. 07879832857 Palmeira Mansions, 33 Palmeira Mansions, Church Road Park View Pub, Preston Drove, BN1 6LD. Portslade Town Hall, Victoria Road, Portslade. Tel 292902 Prince Albert, Trafalgar Street, Brighton, BN1 4ED. Tel 730499 Preston Manor, Preston Drove, BN1 6SD Tel 03000 290900 Proud Brighton Ballroom, 83 St George’s Terrace, BN2 1EF, 0207 2831940 Prince Albert Pub, 48 Trafalgar Street, Brighton, tel 730499 Ralli Hall, Denmark Villas, Hove. Tel 202254 Red Snapper Thai Restaurant, 45 Waterloo Street, BN3 1AY Regency Town House, 13 Brunswick Square, Hove. enquiries@rth.org.uk Tel 206306 Roedean School Chapel, Roedean Road, Tel 603181 Round Georges, Sutherland Road, Kemptown BN2 QED Sam’s of Seven Dials, 1 Buckingham Road, Brighton BN1 3TD, Tel 885555 Singing Hills Golf Course, Off B2117, Albourne, West Sussex, BN6 9EB Sea Life Centre, Marine Parade, BN2 1TB. Tel 604234 Smuggler’s Bar – The Loft, 10 Ship Street, Brighton BN1 1AD St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Road, Hove. Tel 456461 St Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, BN1 4GP. Tel 620491 St Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9YA St Nicholas Church, Dyke Road. Tel 709709 St Peter’s Church, York Place, BN1 4GU. Tel 709709 St Paul’s Church, Russell Place, BN1 2RG. Tel 739639 Sallis Benney Theatre, Grand Parade, BN2 2JY. Tel 643010 Shoreham Airport, Shoreham, BN43 5FF. Tel 441061 www.shorehamairport.co.uk Stanmer Park, Falmer, BN1 9QB Stanford Avenue Methodist Church Hall, BN1 6FD, Tel 565896 Sussex Arts Club, 7 Ship Street, BN1 1AD. Tel 778020 Note: This is a private Members club, therefore tickets must be reserved or bought at least 48 hrs in adv. www.sussexartsclub.com Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3AN. Tel 827100 Ten Green Bottles, 9 Jubilee Street, BN1 1GE The Green Door Store, Trafalgar Arches, Lower Goods Yard, Brighton Train Station, BN1 4FQ The Railway Club, 4 Belmont, Brighton BN1 3TF The Medicine Chest, 51-55 Brunswick Street East, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AU Tel 770 002 Theatre Royal Brighton, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD Tel 08448 717650 www.theambassadors.com/theatreoyal Thistle Hotel, Kings Road, Brighton, BN1 2GS Tel 01273 763244 Thomas Kemp, 8 George’s Road, Brighton, BN2 1EB The Engine Room, 5 Preston Street, Brighton, BN1 2HX. Tel 07903399309 The Haunt, 10 Pool Valley, BN1 1 NJ, The Lighthouse, 28 Kensington Street, BN1 4AJ. Tel 647197 The Oriental, Oriental Place, Brighton BN1 2LJ. Tel 01273 205050
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Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD Upstairs at Three and Ten, 10 Steine Street, BN2 1TE, tel 07800 983290 Volks Railway, Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN. Tel 292718 Windmill Theatre, Blatchington Mill School, Neville Road, BN3 7BW Withdean Stadium, Tongdean Lane, BN1 5JD. Tel 542100
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