Brighton Dome - Autumn Brochure 2013

Autumn

September–December 2013 We are the south coast’s premier multi-arts venue, hosting over 600 events every year spanning music, theatre, dance, comedy and more. brightondome.org 01273 709709

Welcome

We’ve an extended Autumn programme this year with more events than ever from September right through to Christmas. So settle down with our bumper edition and get your diary out.

Brighton Digital Festival returns in September with an array of performances and events; the annual Brighton Comedy Festival gets us giggling in October with big names from TV and stars of the future; while in December we bring you earsthetic, taking you on adventures in sound, visuals and technology.

Theatre p15 We’re revelling in some of the most innovative theatre around: from Blackouts’ fascinating audio artefacts and the return of Hydrocracker’s Shakespearean dining experience to bold re-imaginings of classics, including Volcano’s Alice in Wonderland and Transport’s As You Like It (our first partnership tour with house theatre).

Music p6 Feed your soul with spirit-lifting gigs from the luminous art-house sisters CocoRosie, Brighton’s own Nick Cave, the exuberant Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club and boundary-pushing acts Peaches and Ryoji Ikeda – part of earsthetic.

For classical music fans, our orchestral seasons with London Philharmonic Orchestra and Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra continue, while our popular Coffee Concert chamber series returns for a third season.

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p6 Contemporary Music

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p4 Digital Festival

p11 earsthetic p15 Theatre

Dance p26

p21 Classical Music

We’re delighted to be partnering with South East Dance to bring you a world-class programme.

This season welcomes Lost Dog’s blackly comic and highly physical double bill, dance maverick Wendy Houstoun, hip hop dance pioneer Jonzi D and a new work from Wayne McGregor | Random Dance.

Plus Austrian stars of Breakin’ Convention, Nobulus bring the awesome hip hop dance spectacle Out of the Shadow.

p26 Dance p30 Christmas p34 Children & Family p37 Words p40 Brighton Comedy Festival p46 Take Part p49 Local Spotlight p50 Heritage & Tours p51 Your Visit p54 Support Us p57 Calendar

Christmas p30 In the frenzied build up to the festive season, we bring you anarchic thrill-fuelled circus from Finland. Petit Mal: Concrete Circus is full to the brim with dark humour, wild physicality and incredible stunts. For a more traditional feel, we welcome for the first time Ballet Theatre UK with the ultimate Christmas ballet The Nutcracker, alongside our popular Tea Dance, Christmas Concert and Winter Ceilidh.

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Brighton Digital Festival

Brighton Dome becomes a hub for this monthlong celebration of digital culture organised by the city’s digital and arts communities. Look out for a huge range of performances and events across the city throughout September.

Feminism 3.0 Are Twitter, Facebook and other social media helping or hindering contemporary feminism? Join us for lively discussion with a panel of activists, artists and commentators – see p37.

SoundScreen

Sat 14 Sep, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £10 (£8 concessions)

Bring Your Own Beamer Find a space, invite artists, ask them to bring their projectors. Pop-up Brighton’s night of experimentation and collaboration returns: a journey of video installations beginning in the tunnels beneath Brighton Dome before leading you to the Concert Hall.

Visit popupbrighton.com to take part

Video artists collaborate with live bands in the return of this sell-out event – a visual and audio journey from Pop-up Brighton.

Sat 21 Sep, 7.30pm Meet at Café-bar FREE

Thu 5 Sep, 8pm Corn Exchange £7

Mini Maker Faire The interactive festival of creativity and invention is back.

Join hundreds of makers showing off projects from the crafty to the bizarre. Get hands on and learn to knit, solder, use a 3D printer or hack a Raspberry Pi. Sat 7 Sep, 10am–5pm Sun 8 Sep, 10am–5pm (workshops only)

Corn Exchange £5 adults, children FREE Advance booking at makerfairebrighton.com

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SOURCE New Music Special Visual artists and VJs metaLuna join electronic composer Bitbin to premiere a new show with 3D visuals, soundscapes and audience interaction. Plus Spacenoid, Champion Fever, Alphabets Heaven and Betabet DJs. Fri 20 Sep, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £5

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More Brighton Digital Festival Look out for a range of conferences from Lighthouse, Culture 24, Pure360, Brighton SEO, Reasons to be Creative and dConstruct, all hosted at Brighton Dome. Find out more at brightondigitalfestival.co.uk

The world record-holding beatboxer is back with a brand new interactive experience. Join him on an exhilarating exploration of the art and science of geekdom, gadgets and the music of the human voice.

Shlomo pushes beatboxing boundaries through collaborations with the likes of Björk, Damon Albarn and Jarvis Cocker.

His dazzling live performance uses a loop pedal to sample his voice on the fly, enabling him to create and rework a huge range of original songs and well-loved classics.

Brighton Digital Festival

Shlomo: Human Geekbox

Fri 27 Sep, 8pm Corn Exchange £14 (£12 concessions)

‘ The kid’s good.

Jaw-droppingly good.’

The Guardian

‘ He’s like a one-man Hollywood action film soundtrack’

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The Times

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Contemporary Music

CocoRosie Plus support

CocoRosie (Sierra and Bianca Casady) return with their fifth studio album Tales of a GrassWidow. Deftly blending a myriad of styles and references, from hip hop and reggae to folk and opera, they tell stories and boldly tackle topics many would avoid, shaping them into memorable and evocative songs.

Their live shows are fearless and riskembracing with a strong creative vision running through every aspect of their work.

This long-awaited return to Brighton by the sisters follows last year’s acclaimed appearance at Southbank Centre as part of Antony Hegarty’s Meltdown. As well as Hegarty, CocoRosie’s recent collaborators include Laurie Anderson, theatre director Robert Wilson, Berliner Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra of Amsterdam.

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Fri 27 Sep, 8pm Concert Hall £18 standing

Contemporary Music

Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds Plus support

Nick Cave has carved a special niche with his majestic, melancholic music and his visceral narratives on love and death. His latest album with The Bad Seeds, Push the Sky Away, contains contemporary settings of timeless myths, its warmth and naturalism making it their most subtly beautiful release to date.

Thu 24 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall *£34, £36.50 standing

David Lynch presents

Chrysta Bell

The smoky vocals of Chrysta Bell tap into a noir-ish world that is perfectly evoked in her album This Train, produced with the visionary film director David Lynch.

For her live performances, the Texan chanteuse fuses This Train’s atmospheric music with multimedia elements to create an unforgettably theatrical experience. With support from Dog in the Snow.

‘ Dreamy and torrid, smoky and tortured... performed with grinding finesse’ Rolling Stone

Sat 23 Nov, 8pm Studio Theatre £10 standing

Live_Transmission on tour This acclaimed Brighton Festival 2012 commission is an electro-orchestral reinterpretation of the music of Joy Division

by Scanner, Heritage Orchestra and visual artist Matt Watkins, embarking on a UK tour in September. brightonfestival.org

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Contemporary Music

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club featuring Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa The legendary line-up is back, joined on stage by Eliades Ochoa (interpreter of Chan Chan in the Buena Vista film and album) and the first lady of Cuban music, vocalist Omara Portuondo.

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club has played together for over 25 years, all virtuosos in the exuberant son, which gave birth to both mambo and salsa.

Get ready for irresistible Afro-Cuban rhythms, soaring vocals, brash big-band horns, sensuous bolero ballads and majestic danzónes.

‘ Taking the atmosphere up to a breathless level’ The Independent Wed 23 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall *£30, £34

Rum ‘n’ Bass

Black Slate After the huge success of last year’s Rum ‘n’ Bass, Brighton and Hove Black History Month returns with another reggae, rice and peas party featuring 1970s pioneers Black Slate. Like Aswad and Steel Pulse, Black Slate proved that homegrown British reggae was a reality with its own sound and concerns, releasing seven albums and the 1980 UK Top Ten single, Amigo. Support comes from DJs Roots Garden & King Tafari Love, while chefs from Cummin Up once again provide the Caribbean kitchen.

Sat 26 Oct, 7pm Corn Exchange £10 advance, £12.50

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Contemporary Music

Jean Toussaint & Keith Loftis A Tribute to Saxophone Giants with Reuben James, Mark Lewandowski and Dave Hamblett

American tenor Keith Loftis makes his UK debut, joining the much-loved Jean Toussaint (former member of Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers – pictured) and the late Abram Wilson’s acclaimed rhythm section, the Reuben James Trio. In this tribute to some of the twentieth century’s most renowned saxophonists, including Ben Webster, Dexter Gordon, Joe Henderson and John Coltrane, Toussaint and Loftis blow you away with their clarity of tone, honesty and passion.

Rokia Traoré

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Plus support

Supported by the Abram Wilson Foundation

Sun 17 Nov, 8pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast Three more hearty servings of the special kind of breakfast that gets all the kool kats hungry.

With a delicious choice of breakfast treats and a cuppa on arrival, these ever-popular sessions

Rokia Traoré embodies a new outlook for African music. Rooted in the Malian musical tradition yet defying the confines of a single culture, her unique sound and liberating style have established her as Africa’s most inventive singer-songwriter.

With an eloquent blend of blues and contemporary rock sounds, Rokia Traoré redefines expectations. Her new album Beautiful Africa perfectly encapsulates her versatility:

performed in Traoré’s native languages of French and Bambara, this is music that constantly surprises, energises and enthralls.

‘ It really doesn’t get better than this in today’s African music... Rokia’s work is always perfectly executed’ Songlines Wed 6 Nov, 8pm Corn Exchange *£19 standing

of irresistible jazz have all the ingredients for the perfect Sunday morning chill-out.

Sun 29 Sep, 20 Oct, 29 Dec, 11am Corn Exchange £6.50 (includes tea/coffee on arrival)

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Kate Rusby at Christmas Steeped in her local traditions, Kate Rusby showcases the carols and songs learnt during childhood in her native South Yorkshire. Hear new variations of familiar carols mostly unheard outside the area together with a selection of old favourites.

The defining voice of contemporary English folk music, Kate’s exquisite interpretations of traditional songs and finely wrought self-penned tunes have won her an audience that reaches beyond the genre.

This unmissable evening features songs from Kate’s two albums of Yorkshire-inspired songs, backed by her hugely talented band and brass quintet. A rousing Christmas celebration.

‘ Songs as crisp and even as freshly fallen snow’ The Sun Bright Phoebus Revisited

The Songs of Lal and Mike Waterson Featuring:

Martin Carthy Richard Hawley Marry Waterson Norma Waterson Olly Knight John Smith Kami Thompson This is the story of a lost classic album. Written by the late Lal and Mike Waterson, Bright Phoebus’ mix of poetic ballads of life, death, love and longing with a pop-like sensibility attracted little interest when it was released in 1972,

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Thu 5 Dec, 7.30pm Concert Hall *£23.50, £25.50 Under 16s £16.50

but is now recognised as one of folk’s greatest recordings.

Despite being out of print for many years, the album will be performed live for the first time along with previously unheard and unreleased songs. This live presentation brings together remaining members of the Waterson family with special guests in a celebration of the life and work of two titans of British Folk.

Tue 15 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall *£21.50, £24

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earsthetic

earsthetic (10–14 Dec) is a week celebrating artists who break new ground with their symbiosis of sound and visuals.

Find striking, unique performances in all three venues with more to be announced.

Book for two or more earsthetic events and get 20% off

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Planningtorock Plus Olivia Louvel

Planningtorock is the sound and art project of Berlin-based, Bolton-born Janine Rostron, whose contorted electronica, enigmatic vocals and striking imagery are anything but straight-laced. A gifted composer, producer and muscian, Planningtorock counts LCD Soundsystem, The Knife, Peaches and Hot Chip amongst her collaborators and admirers.

Support comes from Quartz Elecronic Award winner Olivia Louvel.

Thu 12 Dec, 8pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Spirit of Gravity Brighton collective Spirit of Gravity has been providing a space for experimental electronic music since 2001. The evening crams in audio visual excitement from Henry Collins, A Rimbaud Brother,

visuals by Bartosz Dylewski plus the world famous Elektrocreche, a play area for musical toys.

Wed 11 Dec, 8pm Studio Theatre £5

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earsthetic

Ryoji Ikeda datamatics [ver 2.0]

Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda’s breathtakingly immersive art project is an experience like no other in sight, sound and scale. datamatics [ver 2.0] uses pure data as its source, transforming sequences from hard drives and software code into dramatic rotating 3D views, opening up spectacular and seemingly infinite vistas. Accompanied by a hypnotic soundtrack, Ikeda challenges the thresholds of our perception.

Ikeda has performed internationally to critical acclaim at Tokyo’s Museum of Contemporary Art, Paris’ Centre Pompidou-Metz, London’s Barbican Centre and Barcelona’s Grec and Sonar Festivals.

Watch the trailer for datamatics [ver 2.0] at brightondome.org. Contains strobe effects

Fri 13 Dec, 8pm Concert Hall *£16.50, £19.50

‘ A breathtaking audiovisual experience’ Resident Advisor

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earsthetic

Peaches With her amalgamation of rock and electro, suggestive yet intelligent lyrics and subversive live shows, Peaches has helped make the mainstream a more sexually progressive place.

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Don’t miss the iconic artist in Brighton with her sensational film and thrilling club set.

Sat 14 Dec Corn Exchange

Peaches Does Herself Peaches DJ/MC From bedroom musician Extravaganza to electro rock star, follow Peaches’ rise in her first film, weaving her music into an invented biography, based on misconceptions around Peaches’ shocking image.

Age 18+

7pm Film screening + Q&A with Peaches £10

The set that follows is a no-holds-barred spectacle channelled through the wild fibres of Peaches’ imagination.

Age 18+

10pm DJ/MC Extravaganza £16 standing

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Contemporary Music

KT Tunstall Sun 10 Nov, doors 7pm Concert Hall

Gary Numan

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Mon 18 Nov, 7pm Concert Hall

Brighton Dome’s SOURCE New Music

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Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings Special guest Maria Muldaur

Our monthly night in association with Brighton SOURCE magazine showcases the best up-andcoming bands the city has to offer. This autumn, look out for a collaboration with Wildwood Promotions (7 Sep) and a Brighton Digital Festival Special curated with metaLuna (20 Sep, see p4).

Check brightondome.org or join Brighton Dome’s SOURCE New Music Facebook page for full line-ups, updates and artist info.

Former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman’s latest musical rebirth as the driving force behind the Rhythm Kings sees him return to his musical roots. The Rhythm Kings are joined by Maria Muldaur, best known for her hit Midnight at the Oasis.

Sat 7 Sep, Sat 26 Oct, Sat 9 Nov, Fri 22 Nov, Thu 5 Dec, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £4 standing

Mon 21 Oct, doors 7pm Concert Hall

Texas Thu 21 Nov, doors 7pm Concert Hall

Bryan Ferry Fri 22 Nov, doors 7pm Concert Hall

Disclosure Mon 25 Nov, doors 7pm Concert Hall

Jonathan Wilson Tue 3 Dec, doors 7pm Studio Theatre

Tue 26 Nov, 7.30pm Concert Hall *£34, £44

Alison Moyet

Jamie Cullum Mon 4 Nov, doors 7pm Concert Hall

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Alice in Wonderland Plunge down the rabbit hole into a 21st century asylum adventure. This bold reimagining of Lewis Carroll’s exquisitely deranged tale of childhood and misunderstanding features an older-thanusual Alice encountering a world whose strangeness is rooted not in dreams but in the insanities of our own society. It is a place where the familiar becomes strange with enchanting and sometimes horrifying results.

Volcano’s ‘brave, stupid and beautiful’ brand of theatre is an intriguing match for Lewis Carroll’s story of the threshold

between childhood and adulthood. This new production features Jenny Runacre as Alice, best known for her roles in Brideshead Revisited, Jubilee and The Witches.

Theatre

Volcano

Post-show discussion on Tue 29 Oct. Age 12 – adult (not suitable for younger children)

Tue 29 & Wed 30 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £12, £14 Under 26s £10 Schools and colleges £7.50

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Theatre

Melanie Wilson & Fuel

Landscape II

Melanie Wilson’s new solo show is a bold hybrid of performance, film and sound art, which together create a minutely observed piece of theatre.

Jonathan Kay

Know One’s Fool Throw open the doors to your imagination in an evening of fooling, improvisation and performance in the company of a 21st century master fool.

Jonathan Kay can carry off just about anything in the moment to create theatre on the hoof.

Not strictly a play, you may nevertheless find yourself in a play. Leave your expectations at the door: this is improvisation at its most confounding, poignant and humorous. Age 16+ ‘Wickedly funny and completely unpredictable’ The Guardian Sat 14 & Sun 15 Sep, 8.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Three women, separated by 100 years, start a conversation across time. Their parallel experiences reveal shared dreams of identity and escape, as menacing undercurrents steal into their solitary and reflective lives. As the landscape of the North Devon wilds presses in on them, they must draw upon the threads that connect them to survive.

Ovalhouse & Stillpoint

Moon Project

Two people suffer nostalgia for impossible futures: Shahab yearns for home but cannot return, Leila yearns for transcendence but cannot escape. One day their lives collide and everything atomises.

How do we recover, when, in a single moment, everything we thought we knew is blown into a billion pieces?

Jonathan Kay is running a weekend workshop - see p46

Call Mr Robeson Journey through the life, activism and eventual downfall of AfricanAmerican actor and singer Paul Robeson. Featuring fiery oratory, defiant testimony and famous songs like Ol’ Man River. Age 12+ Tue 24 Sep, 2pm & 8pm Studio Theatre £10 (£8 concessions) £7 schools (2pm only)

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‘A remarkable poet in word and sound’ The Scotsman Funded by Arts Council England Supported by Warwick Arts Centre and BAC

Tue 22 Oct, 8pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions) Inspired by space travel, peak experience and radical shifts in perspective, Moon Project is a two-hander devised by Brightonbased theatre maker Rachel Blackman and the company.

Rachel’s previous show Triptych: Three Attempts at Love was the Sunday Times’ pick of Brighton Festival 2011. Age 14+ ‘Deft, detailed theatre for the brain and heart’ Tim Crouch Pure Creation workshop p48

Thu 24 Oct, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Theatre

Transport

As You Like It

by William Shakespeare

Shakespeare’s fantastical tale of love in exile is one of his most popular comedies.

Rosalind and Orlando are banished from their homeland, only to find freedom and the return of friends and family in the wild depths of the forest.

Winner of house theatre’s Contemporary Classic commission, Transport reinvents this much-loved text with an ensemble cast and

a strong visual style to tell a timely story about love, statelessness and the human capacity to endure.

Post-show discussion on Sat 9 Nov. Age 11+ Presented by house theatre. Brighton Dome is proud to be a member of the house theatre network.

Co-produced with Les Théâtres de la Ville de Luxembourg and New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm & Sun 10 Nov, 7pm Corn Exchange £12, £14 Under 26s £10, Schools £7.50

‘ Powerful... and smartly acted’ The Guardian on Invisible

‘ Essential viewing’ Time Out on Transport’s Elegy

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Theatre

Hydrocracker

Shakespeare à la Carte You are invited to afternoon tea or supper with the Bard in the return of this award-winning theatre and dining experience – first seen at Brighton Festival 2008.

Fancy dining out with Hamlet?

A cream tea with a Capulet?

Your waiter will take your order from a menu of Shakespeare’s greatest hits. Whilst you enjoy your delicious meal, Hydrocracker’s distinguished company of actors perform bite-size scenes and nourishing speeches – all served with the Bard’s best vittles and verse.

‘ Delicious… a gem of a production’ Radio 4, Pick of the Week Limited capacity. Age 9+ Hydrocracker is an Associate Company of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival

Stuart Bowden

The World Holds Everyone Apart, Apart from Us She Was Probably Not a Robot A double bill from the multi-awardwinning Australian theatre maker Stuart Bowden (The Beast, The Lounge Room Confabulators).

A space explorer is on a mission to scour the galaxy in search of a friendly planet to tow back to earth. A simple story about a complicated world, The World Holds Everyone Apart... earned

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Stuart four award nominations at the Edinburgh and Adelaide Fringe Festivals in 2011.

His latest invention She Was Probably Not a Robot is a surreal comedy about a decomposing world and a cosmic visitor.

‘Bowden creates a show of such beauty it will take your breath away… low-fi DIY storytelling theatre at its very best’ Three Weeks Sun 3 Nov, 5pm The World Holds Everyone Apart Sun 3 Nov, 7pm She Was Probably Not a Robot Studio Theatre £12 both shows, £8 each

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Wed 20 Nov Brighton Dome Café–bar 4.30pm includes cream tea £16 (£12 concessions) 7.30pm includes two course dinner & dessert set menu £25 (£23 concessions)

Blackouts: Twilight of the Idols Bringing to life extraordinary audio artefacts, drag fabulist Dickie Beau leads us on a bewitching adventure in found sound as he channels the ghosts of childhood idols - fresh from a successful run at Soho Theatre.

Remembering Judy Garland pouring her heart out into a tape machine, making notes for a memoir that was never written, and recordings of Marilyn Monroe’s final interview published in LIFE magazine just days before her death (and to which Dickie was given exclusive access), Blackouts is a study of icons in exile and a theatrical trip to a subconscious underworld.

Theatre

Dickie Beau

‘ Touching, bizarre and visually gorgeous… a thing unlike any other… it is the drag show at the end of the world’ Time Out

‘ Superb work… astonishing technical competence and conceptual ambition’ The Guardian Wed 20 & Thu 21 Nov, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Supported by Arts Council England through the National Lottery

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Theatre

Toot Collective

Ten Out of Ten Take a comic peek into our absurd world of triumphs and disasters. Three experts put our successes and failures under the microscope using electric guitars, the raising of hands and chalking on walls. It’s all here: brownie badges, driving tests, failing Grade 1

‘There are not many shows that seduce the entire audience into line-dancing...

Toot are one to watch’ The Guardian

flute and that first date...

Fusing live music and physical theatre, Toot Collective include you in their world. With scenes taking place in and around you, one-on-one experiences and collective participation are delicately entwined to create a sense of playful (but not scary) interaction.

Join the team for an evening of achieving that is certain to put a spring in your step.

An Ovalhouse commission

Fri 6 Dec, 7pm & 9.15pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

Sid Lester’s Christmas Special Old time vaudevillian and tap dancer Sid Lester helped make Variety great; now he wants one last shot.

With the help of his aspirational daughter Valerie, he conjures a Variety evening full of festive fun. As Sid’s old mucker, the avant-garde director Tadeusz Kantor once said, ‘what can be seen on stage is the act of creation, the process of memory, the fate of the artist and a work of art’.

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Sid Lester’s Christmas Special expands the concept to take in Christmas carols, brass bands, talking birds, ventriloquism, nifty footwork, paper chains, old school patter and audience participation.

With Emma Kilbey and chums.

Age 16+ Sign language interpreted performance on 14 Dec

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Dec, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £12 (£10 concessions)

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Sue MacLaine

Back for a third season, these sociable Sunday morning chamber concerts feature some of the finest ensembles on the international scene. Join us in the Corn Exchange for coffee, cake and sublime music.

We launch the series with a special evening event featuring Jubilee Quartet – see overleaf.

Apollon Musagète Quartet Mendelssohn String Quartet No.2 in A minor Op.13 Prokofiev Visions Fugitives Op.22 Stravinsky Concertino for String Quartet Shostakovich String Quartet No.4 in D major op.83

Poland’s Apollon Musagète Quartet rose to prominence following wins at international competitions in Vienna and Florence and first prize at the 2008 ARD International Music Competition. In 2012 they were selected as BBC Radio 3 New Generation Artists.

The Quartet opens our Sunday morning series with a delightfully contrasting selection of works: from Mendelssohn’s liltingly melodic early quartet to the passionate outpouring of Shostakovich’s mature style.

Classical Music

Coffee Concerts In association with Strings Attached

Sun 13 Oct, 11am Corn Exchange £17.50 (£15 concessions)

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All Coffee Concerts: Corn Exchange £17.50 (£15 concessions)

Launch evening:

Jubilee Quartet Haydn String Quartet in C Major op.54 No.2 Janácek String Quartet No.2 Intimate Letters Schubert String Quartet No.14 in D minor D.810 Death and the Maiden

Formed in 2006 at the Royal Academy of Music, Jubilee Quartet have won both the Val Tidone and the St Martin’s Chamber Music Competitions. Following their debut recital at the Purcell Room in May, we welcome Jubilee Quartet for a programme that includes the father of the string quartet Haydn, via one of its undisputed masters, Schubert, to Janácek’s emotionally charged tour de force.

Thu 3 Oct, 7.30pm

Rachel Podger

Heath Quartet

Pisendel Sonata per violino solo senza basso Tartini Sonata in B minor No.13, B:h1 J H Roman Assaggio a Violini solo BeRI 314 Nicola Matteis Three works Bach Partita in G minor BWV 1013 Biber Passacaglia Tartini Sonata in A minor, B:a3

Schubert Quartettsatz in C minor D.703 Tippett String Quartet No.4 Beethoven String Quartet No.8 in E minor Op.59 No.2

Baroque violinist Rachel Podger is one of the brightest talents in early music. Here she showcases her ‘intoxicating power and grace’ (Toronto Star), as she presents a delectable selection of virtuosic solo repertoire from one of the richest eras of music.

Always popular with our audiences, the Heath Quartet is one of the most original exciting ensembles on the chamber music scene. They make a welcome return to the series with a programme that displays the quartet’s boundless flair and finesse.

Sun 15 Dec, 11am Sponsored by Andrew and Margaret Polmear in memory of Gladys West

Coming up in 2014 Soloists of the Royal College of Music Schubert Octet in F major D.803 for clarinet, bassoon, horn, string quartet and double bass Part of Brighton Early Music Festival Rachel will run a public master class on Sat 9 Nov – see brightondome.org

Sun 10 Nov, 11am

Sun 19 Jan 2014, 11am Trio Isimisz Haydn Piano Trio in D major Hob.XV.24 Beethoven Piano Trio in C minor Op.1 No.3 Schubert Piano Trio No.1 in B flat major D.898

Sun 23 Feb 2014, 11am Zemlinsky Quartet Beethoven String Quartet No.1 Op 18 Zemlinksy String Quartet No.3 Op.19 Dvoˇrák String Quartet No.13 Op.106

Sun 16 Mar 2014, 11am

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Dvoˇrák Cello Concerto

Kodály Dances of Galánta

Rossini Overture, William Tell

Beethoven Piano Concerto No.4

Mendelssohn Symphony No.4 Italian

Dvoˇrák Symphony No.7

Daniele Rustioni conductor

Andrés Orozco-Estrada conductor

Leonard Elschenbroich cello

Michael Roll piano

Dvoˇrák had intended to end his Cello Concerto with a rhapsodic flourish. However on hearing of the death of his beloved sister-in-law, the composer instead wrote a tender song for the cello in which her memory is enshrined. Bathed in southern warmth, Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony contains some of his most exhilarating music, its striding opening theme lunging out over pulsating winds. Such infectious joie de vivre has made Rossini’s overture to the opera William Tell one of the most iconic works in history, a raucous gallop that has proved infectious for nearly two centuries.

When the London Philharmonic Society asked Antonín Dvoˇrák for a new symphony in 1884, the composer knew he had to deliver something special. In the resulting Seventh, the doubts and frustrations Dvoˇrák experienced as a composer are overcome in a symphony in which he proclaimed there was ‘not one superfluous note’. In between this and Zoltán Kodály’s infectious Slovakian dances comes one of Beethoven’s most moving concertos. In his Fourth Piano Concerto the composer famously ‘tamed the furies’ in music that combined virtuosity with delicacy like none before it.

Sat 9 Nov, 7.30pm

Sat 30 Nov, 7.30pm

Classical Music

London Philharmonic Orchestra

LPO Spring Season Book now for:

Sat 22 Feb 2014, 7.30pm Berlioz Overture, Le Corsaire Rachmaninoff Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Brahms Symphony No.2 Vasily Petrenko conductor Kirill Gerstein piano Sat 22 Mar 2014, 7.30pm Wagner Siegfried Idyll Bruch Violin Concerto No.1 Tchaikovsky Symphony No.5 Joseph Swensen conductor Liza Ferschtman violin All LPO Concerts; Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, £23, £27.50, £32.50 Book all four concerts together and save 20% plus an invitation to a Meet the Players reception © Felix Broede

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Classical Music

Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

Barry Wordsworth conductor Jayson Gillham piano

Barry Wordsworth conductor Brighton Festival Chorus

Barry Wordsworth conductor Vasko Vassilev violin

Beethoven Overture Leonora No.3 Beethoven Piano Concerto No.5 Emperor Beethoven Symphony No.6 Pastoral

J S Bach Orchestral Suite No.3 in D major C P E Bach Magnificat

Humperdinck Prelude to Hansel and Gretel Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker Act 2

The season opens with a programme of majestic Beethoven. The concert begins with the intensely dramatic Overture Leonora No.3 before giving way to the tender beauty of Beethoven’s last piano concerto and closes with the popular and evocative Pastoral Symphony No.6. Jayson Gillham, finalist in the recent Leeds International Piano Competition, is the accomplished soloist for the ‘Emperor’ Piano Concerto.

Sun 6 Oct, 2.45pm

Joining forces with the Brighton Festival Chorus, BPO presents a programme of works by members of the Bach family. There is no question Johann Sebastian has his rightful place in history, but his two sons Johann Christian and Carl Philipp Emmanuel were both innovative and unorthodox composers whose works foreshadow those of their more famous successors Haydn and Mozart.

Plus motets and other works by members of the Bach family

This concert opens with the magical Prelude to Humperdinck’s opera Hansel and Gretel before soloist Vasko Vassilev, leader of the Royal Opera House orchestra, performs Tchaikovsky’s triumphant Violin Concerto. The concert closes with Act 2 of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite containing all the famous dances and the spirit of the season.

Sun 8 Dec, 2.45pm

Sun 3 Nov, 2.45pm

Barry Wordsworth conductor New Year’s Eve Concert Including works by Strauss family members

For the first time in many years Barry Wordsworth will conduct BPO’s traditional New Year’s Eve concert. In addition to familiar classics, the afternoon will include the colourful orchestral evocations of dance, virtuosic showpieces and glittering operetta composed by the Strauss family. Sure to get your celebrations off to a rousing start.

Tue 31 Dec, 2.45pm

All BPO Concerts Concert Hall £10, £15, £20, £25, £30, £33, Pre Concert Interviews at 1.45pm before every performance, tickets £3

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Sun 12 Jan, 2.45pm

Sun 9 Feb, 2.45pm

Sun 2 March, 2.45pm

Sun 30 March 2.45pm

Dvoˇrák Slavonic Dances Beethoven Piano Concerto No.6, Op.61a Dvoˇrák Symphony No.9 (New World)

Prokofiev Classical Symphony Mendelssohn Violin Concerto Haydn Symphony No.104 (London)

Ravel Tombeau de Couperin Vivaldi Bassoon Concerto in A minor RV498 Copland Appalachian Spring Mozart Symphony No.29, K.201

Bridge The Sea Lieberman Piano Concerto No.1 Brahms Symphony No.4 in E minor, Op.98

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Classical Music

Nicola Benedetti Winner of the 2012 Classic BRIT Award for Best Female Artist, Nicola Benedetti is one of the world’s most sought-after violinists.

She is joined by pianist Alexei Grynyuk and cellist Leonard Elschenbroich (also performing with LPO – see p23) for a popular and enthralling programme, which includes Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor and Mahler’s Piano Quartet in A minor. ‘a talent to inspire, her vitality is infectious’ BBC Music Magazine

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Sun 15 Sep, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £22, £29, £35

John Wilson Orchestra That’s Entertainment!

The much-loved John Wilson and his Orchestra return with special guest singers for an all-new show celebrating the golden age of MGM film musicals.

Tue 3 Dec, 7.30pm Concert Hall *£30.50, £38, £41.50, £46.50

Bournemouth Christmas Concert Symphony Orchestra Brighton Festival Chorus London Gala Orchestra Brighton Festival Youth Choir James Morgan conductor Juliette Pochin mezzo-soprano

Join Brighton Festival Chorus, Brighton Festival Youth Choir and London Gala Orchestra for this annual highlight – a joyous celebration of the very best of Christmas music, from traditional to modern, including all your bestloved carols and festive favourites.

Pablo Gonzalez conductor Xuefei Yang guitar De Falla Interludio y Danza from La Vida Breve Turina La Oracion del Torero Rodrigo Concierto de Aranjuez Tchaikovsky Symphony No.6 Pathetique

Sat 25 Jan 2014, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, £23.50, £27.50 David Hill conductor Tasmin Little violin

Sun 15 Dec, 4pm Concert Hall £12.50, £15, £20, £25

Elgar Wand of Youth, Suite No.2 Delius Walk to the Paradise Garden Vaughan-Williams The Lark Ascending Elgar Symphony No.1

Members get 25% off top price tickets and an invitation to a post-show reception.

RSVP for reception to members@brightondome.org

Sat 8 Mar 2014, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, £23.50, £27.50

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Dance Lost Dog

It Needs Horses & Home for Broken Turns Lost Dog present a double bill of blackly comic and highly physical dance theatre featuring performers from some of Europe’s leading companies including Scottish Dance Theatre and bgroup.

Home for Broken Turns is the kind of place that makes you dream of running away to the circus. It is home to a group of women who exist on the outskirts, fiercely protective of each other and ready to savage anything that threatens to break up their dwindling pack. The Place Prize-winning It Needs Horses tells the tale of a down at heel circus duet and their increasingly desperate attempts to entertain the crowd.

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‘ Profoundly moving, exquisitely crafted... told with humour, flow and power’ Total Theatre Plus post-show discussion.

Supported by Arts Council England. It Needs Horses: commissioned by The Place Prize for Dance, sponsored

by Bloomberg. Home for Broken Turns: commissioned

by The Place and the Almeida Theatre.

Workshop for schools & colleges - see p46

Tue 15 Oct, 8pm Corn Exchange £12.50, £15 Under 26 £10, Schools £7.50

Dance

Wendy Houstoun 50 Acts

50 Acts is a spirited retaliation against ageism: a declaration of intent that combines movement, text and humour.

Wendy has become a model performer for a generation of artists through her collaborations with the late Nigel Charnock, Lloyd Newson (DV8), Rose English and many more.

Expect manifestos and songs, apologies and errors, random acts, ghostly appearances, invisibility, stupidity and unexpected turns as Wendy brings her own brand of radicalism to Brighton.

Plus post-show discussion.

‘Houstoun – on the top of her form’ The Times Age 14+ Weekend workshop p48 Supported by Dance4, Yorkshire Dance, The Nightingale Theatre, Artsadmin and Arts Council England

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Thu 3 Oct, 8pm Studio Theatre £12.50 (£10 concessions)

Jonzi D Lyrikal Fearta: The Letter & Broken Lineage A pioneering creative voice in hip hop dance theatre and the man behind Breakin’ Convention, Jonzi D presents a double bill of his acclaimed solo The Letter alongside a new work.

The Letter explores the responses to Jonzi being offered an MBE, using choreopoetic language to paint a picture of ‘stunning rhythmical clarity’ (The Stage).

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The Letter is accompanied by a new score performed live by Kwake Bass from Speakers Corner Quartet.

Jonzi’s new piece looks at the broken lineage between old skool and new skool generations of hip hop, bringing a unique perspective to evolving social issues with his trademark wit, humour and style.

Plus post-show discussion.

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Mon 18 Nov, 8pm Studio Theatre £12.50 (£10 concessions)

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Dance

Nobulus (Austria)

Out of the Shadow

Stars of Breakin’ Convention at Sadler’s Wells return to the UK with the full-length version of their awesome hip hop dance spectacle, Out of the Shadow.

An extraordinary mix of breaking, popping and locking, contemporary dance, acrobatics and ballet. A cautionary tale that embraces the creation of the universe, the evolution of mankind and an imaginary apocalyptic future.

This 10-strong crew use only their bodies to morph themselves into structures, creatures and even machines in this visionary – and visually enthralling – take on the future of society.

Set to an epic soundtrack that blends classical music with urban dance, Out of the Shadow is an ambitious connection of dance and theatre that will strike a chord with all age groups and audiences. Post-show discussion Tue 29 Oct. Presented with Dance Touring Partnership Dance workshop p46

Tue 29 & Wed 30 Oct, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £15, £18.50 Under 16s half price, Schools £7.50 Under 26s £10

‘ Loaded with freshness and verve’ The Times ‘ Jawdropping’ Ballet.co.uk

‘ A mammoth fable of evolution with an anti-war message’ The Sunday Times

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Wayne McGregor | Random Dance Atomos

Wayne McGregor has been leading his company through a radical trajectory of work for 20 years. The choreography of latest work Atomos grows from the form of the atom, imagining the indivisible order of uncuttable structures. Ten incredible dancers perform McGregor’s unique style: sculptural, rigorous, jarring and hauntingly beautiful.

For Atomos, McGregor’s team includes lighting designer Lucy Carter and filmmaker Ravi Deepres, while neo-classical ambient composers A Winged Victory for the Sullen provide the soaring score. Plus post-show discussion.

‘ Wayne McGregor – one of the most celebrated and soughtafter choreographers of his generation’ The New York Times Co-produced by Sadler’s Wells; Montclair State University, (USA) and Movimentos Festwochen der Autostadt (Germany). Co-commissioned by Fondazione I Teatri, Reggio Emilia (Italy) and Trinity Laban (UK).

Fri 8 Nov, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £15, £18.50 Schools £7.50

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Christmas

Race Horse Company (Finland)

Petit Mal: Concrete Circus Experience circus as you’ve never seen it before. Action-packed with seemingly impossible stunts, this explosive show fuses acrobatics with extreme trampolining, breakdancing and hip hop in a high-octane performance that will take your breath away.

On a stage littered with garage debris, three bold young performers take you through a riotous display of extreme physicality and on-stage anarchy.

An exhilarating spectacle from the bad boys of Finnish circus, Petit Mal: Concrete Circus takes you to the edge of what circus theatre can be – a thrilling and daring treat for all the family.

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‘ Electric, wild and uncontrollable…

I loved Rauli Kosonen’s extraordinary trampolining... as if he’d like to bounce right out of his own life.’

Lyn Gardner, The Guardian **** Age 7– adult

Tue 17–Sat 21 Dec, 7.30pm Sun 22 Dec, 3pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £15, £20 Under 26s half price

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Christmas

‘ The show keeps surprising us with twists of weird, low-key but anarchic comedy…

This is circus completely outside the box.’

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Donald Hutera, The Times ****

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Christmas

Ballet Theatre UK

The Nutcracker This new production of a festive favourite it the perfect treat for the Christmas season.

Ballet Theatre UK is a young classical dance company offering a fresh approach to ballet storytelling. The Nutcracker is beautifully told through dance to create a world of fantasy and illusion that will delight audiences young and old.

Join Clara on her enchanting adventure through the Land of Sweets set to Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable musical score, featuring such favourites as The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and The Waltz of the Snowflakes.

‘ Top five dance productions touring the UK’ The Independent Age 5 – adult The evening performance is a gala in the presence of Councillor Denise Cobb, Mayor or Brighton and Hove with a collection for the Mayor’s charities.

Sat 28 Dec, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £16, £19.50 Under 16s half price

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Kate Rusby at Christmas p10 Sid Lester’s Christmas Special p20 BFC Christmas Concert p25 Shiny p36 Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus p49 Treason Show p49

Christmas

More Christmas

Christmas Open Day We begin the countdown to the holiday season by taking over the Café-bar with a host of free entertainment to get you into the Christmas mood. We’ll also be bringing back our festive photo booth, so don’t forget to dust off those Christmas jumpers!

Sat 23 Nov, 11am-4pm Café-bar FREE

Midwinter Ceilidh

Brighton Dome Tea Dance With the Footloose Dance Orchestra

We transport you back to the elegant age of the 1920s and 1930s at our ever-popular tea dance. The 15-piece Footloose Dance Orchestra keep you on your toes as you twirl across the Corn Exchange to all of your favourite styles – from the swinging foxtrot and romantic waltz to the Latin lilt of the tango and rumba.

Sun 8 Dec, 2pm Corn Exchange £14 includes tea & cake £92 for 8 people

The best family knees-up on the block is back! Anyone who’s been to this annual event knows the score: with Ceilidh maestros the Flying Chaucers at the helm (plus resident caller), you’ll soon be Stripping the Willow and dancing festive reels with the best of them.

Plus chill out room for under 8s and kids’ cocktail bar.

Sun 22 Dec, 7pm Corn Exchange £8 (£5 concessions) £22 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

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Children & Family

Rolemop Arts

Memories of Mermaids Kerri McLean brings to life a modern-day tale influenced

by Caribbean folk tales and the mythical character of the mermaid in this high-energy performance with live music

by Jack Ross.

Ages 7+

Sun 20 Oct, 12pm & 3pm Founders Room £5 A Thousand Cranes

Word Pepper

Tales from Old Japan

The PoetryJoe Show

Mountains are just like people – they have secrets, mysteries and stories to tell… Three enchanting Japanese stories are brought to life through puppetry and music. Wonder at magnificent Mount Iwate, which blew hot and cold; the humble woodcutter and his beautiful but strange bride; and the snorting, burping Ogre of Rashomon Gate.

Join PoetryJoe, star of CBeebies’ Rhyme Rocket, in his light-up, pop-up world and learn how to create poems that glow!

PoetryJoe introduces lots of new friends, including a whole family made out of paper and light, in a fun-packed, interactive show that gives each child the chance to write and project their own poem.

Part of Brighton Japan Festival Age 3+

The hour-long show will be followed by a 45 minute workshop in poetry and illustration. Age 3+ Mon 28 & Tue 29 Oct 11am & 2.15pm Studio Theatre £7.50 show + workshop

Playmakes Sun 22 Sep, 11.30am & 2.30pm Studio Theatre £5 children, £7 adults £22 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

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After many of our children’s theatre shows, young audience members have the opportunity to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home. Our Playmakes team are on hand to lead the

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Ho Bina!

These popular sessions of music and movement are tailored for babies and children. Stimulate your child’s innate musicality through singing, movement and games - sound beginnings that are as much fun for grown-ups as they are for kids.

Wed 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov, 11 Dec 10.15am Age 2–4 11.15am Age 0–2 Founders Room £5 creativity, leaving parents and guardians free to sit back, relax and enjoy some coffee and cake.

Sun 22 Sep after Tales from Old Japan Sat 16 Nov after Big Red Bath Sat 30 Nov after Bear Hunt Café-bar (mezzanine level) £5 per child, adults free

Children & Family

Full House Theatre

Big Red Bath Rubba-dubba-giggle, rubba-dubba-laugh There’s magic to be found in the Big Red Bath!

Come on a bubbly, barmy bathtime adventure. Ben and Bella are in the bath. Splish! Splosh! Splash!

Bubbles burst, bubbles rise and a frothy feast of animals jumps right in to join the fun. This quirky adaptation of the popular picture book by Julia Jarman and Adrian Reynolds features music by We Were Evergreen. Age 2–6 Sat 16 Nov 11.30am & 2.30pm Studio Theatre £5 children, £7 adults, £22 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

Little Angel Theatre

Mini Mall

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Tiny Tempest

A family set off on an expedition – run down the grassy bank, squelch over the oozy mud, stumble into the dark forest, then peer into a cave… what will they find?

Children’s Parties at Brighton Dome Turn your theatre trip into a party!

We are offering delicious kids’ lunchboxes in a private area of our Café-bar for groups of 10 or more children.

Available after: Tales from Old Japan Big Red Bath We’re Going on Bear Hunt

Contact 01273 261535 or jo.burley@peytonandbyrne.co.uk

Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s adventure to life in a new puppetry production directed by Artistic Director Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by singersongwriter Barb Jungr. Age 2–6 Sign language interpreted performance on Sat 30 Nov, 3pm plus an enhanced pre-show experience for BSL users.

Contact pippa.smith@brightondome.org

Fri 29 & Sat 30 Nov 10.30am, 12.30pm & 3pm Studio Theatre £5 children, £7 adults, £22 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

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Shakespeare’s fantastical tale of magic, murder and monsters is retold in an explosive new actormusician adaptation. This visual feast fuses thrilling physicality, slapstick storytelling, live music and songs with Shakespeare’s text - creating an hour-long show that’s storming good fun! Age 8+ ‘The meatiest and most tangible Shakespeare performance I’ve ever seen’ Fringe Review **** Sun 1 Dec, 2pm & 6pm Studio Theatre £5 children, £7 adults, £22 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

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Children & Family Turned on its Head

Shiny

Join dancers from Turned on its Head in a dazzling, interactive show for our youngest audience.

In a long forgotten room, two people find friendship, joy and treasure. From ordinary brown boxes comes an extraordinary array of colour, sound and texture to delight and engage.

Watch and play with amazement as all that glitters, shines and sparkles unfolds before your very eyes.

Tue 17 & Wed 18 Dec 10.30am under 18 months

2pm 6 months – 5 years Thu 19 & Fri 20 Dec

10.30am under 18 months 2pm 6 months – 5 years 4.30pm 6 months – 5 years (autism friendly)

Sat 21 & Sun 22 Dec 10.30am under 18 months

2pm 6 months – 5 years

4.30pm 6 months – 5 years Studio Theatre £7 per person

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Words

Feminism 3.0

Is social media a friend or foe?

From @everydaysexism to #frape, social media has changed activism and attracted a new generation of feminist campaigners. But is adding a hashtag or liking a page just clicktivism? How good are channels such as Facebook and Twitter as platforms for serious debate? When so many feminists find the internet a hostile place, does social media make misogyny easier?

Join a panel of activists, writers and commentators for lively discussion.

Featuring: Bridget Christie comedian and Minds the Gap (Radio 4) presenter Lilinaz Evans aka Lilipop teen blogger behind Twitter Youth Feminist Army Lucy-Anne Holmes No More Page 3 Suzanne Moore columnist, The Guardian Chaired by Helen Lewis, Deputy Editor, The New Statesman Part of Brighton Digital Festival

Sat 14 Sep, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £10 (£8 concessions)

Illustrators in conversation Oliver Jeffers & David Mackintosh Join two of the biggest names in children’s books for an evening of conversation and insight for artists, students and fans of picture books. You’ll know Oliver Jeffers’ colourful, quirky style from Lost and Found, How to Catch a Star, This Moose Belongs to Me and now The Day the Crayons Quit. He is joined by award-winning graphic designer, art director and illustrator David Mackintosh.

Tue 17 Sep, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £8

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Words

Simon Mole

Indiana Jones and the Extra Chair Every family meal needs a hero, especially this one. You’re invited to join Mike for dinner and drinks as he prepares for the toughest adventure of his life: meeting his mum’s new boyfriend. What would Indy do?

Sit down for a light meal with spoken word artist Simon Mole and a troop of emerging Brighton poets in this fun and original performance, peppered with memories, rhymes and recipes gathered during a residency at Brighton Dome and Audio Active.

In association with Apples and Snakes

Fri 1 Nov, 7pm Studio Theatre £10 (£8 concessions) Includes a light buffet meal If you are 14 – 19, you can join the residency, take part in writing and performance workshops with Simon, and be part of the show. £50 per person for 6 workshops Contact rebecca.fidler@brightondome.org

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Ink on My Lips

City Reads

Sir Terry Pratchett & Friends

With worldwide sales of over 85 million and his work translated into 37 languages, Sir Terry Pratchett is a publishing phenomenon.

Whether you’re a seasoned Discworld traveller, you began your journey with Guards! Guards!

or have just entered Pratchett’s multiverse, celebrate the joy of reading with one of Britain’s bestloved writers. Joining Sir Terry are three friends from his multimedia production company, Narrativia.

Words

Write Meet Read

Travel between America, Africa, Europe and the Caribbean in an evening of stories, poems, music and mixed media performance.

Five writers - Akila Richards, Olufemi Hughes, Gwyneth Wint, Jenny Abura and Amy Zamarripa Solis – read from a new anthology Ink on My Lips, published this autumn by Waterloo Press.

The evening also includes stories and poems from dear departed Irene Mensah.

Sat 2 Nov, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £5 (£4 concessions)

Sun 29 Sep, 2pm Concert Hall £15 (£12 concessions), £20, £50* *Limited premium tickets include best seats and exclusive entry to the Sir Terry after-show drinks reception.

Mark Forsyth

The Pinnacle of Parnassus

Internationally-acclaimed ballet dancer Carlos Acosta discusses his debut novel Pig’s Foot – a big Cuban tale of revolution, family secrets, love and identity across three generations. Pig’s Foot has been chosen for the Waterstones 11, the retailer’s pick of the best debut novels of the year.

Already the author of two bestselling books on words, The Etymologicon and The Horologicon, Mark Forsyth has now discovered the secret of great writing. In The Pinnacle of Parnassus he diligently studies the techniques of writers as diverse as Dante, Shakespeare, Hemingway and Prince with hints from Star Wars, advertising, the Bible and politics. Join Mark as he tinkers with zeugma, merism, syllepsis and the iambic pentameter in an eccentric attempt to write the perfect three sentences.

Wed 23 Oct, 7.30pm Studio Theatre £10

Fri 25 Oct, 8pm Studio Theatre £10

New Writing South & South East Dance

Carlos Acosta

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‘ I’m hooked on Forsyth’s book… this is addictive.’

The Times on The Etymologicon

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Comedy

Brighton Comedy Festival Get your laughing gear ready for the 12th Brighton Comedy Festival.

Big names from TV, globetrotting stand-ups from the international circuit, the best of new talent and the undiscovered stars of tomorrow come together with one express purpose: to tickle your funny bone in a major way.

Stewart Lee Much A-Stew About Nothing

Following the sell-out Carpet Remnant World, the acclaimed writer and comedian presents a mixed stew of unrelated ideas in preparation for his 2014 TV series.

Andy Parsons

See it live and begin the backlash ahead of transmission.

I’ve Got a Shed

The star of Mock the Week is back on the road so come and get your dopamine fix.

‘He’s the most exciting comedian in the country, bar none.’ The Times Thu 19 & Fri 20 Sep, 8pm Concert Hall £21

Brighton Comedy Festival Gala Alan Carr returns to host the Comedy Festival’s night of nights featuring a stellar line-up. This event in aid of Sussex Beacon is always a sell out so book early.

Fri 4 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £26

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‘It’s great to welcome sharp, topical comedy on to the live circuit.’

The Guardian Sat 5 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £16

Does what it says on the tin! The cream of the crop bookend the festival with two huge nights of hilarity. Always a favourite, check brightondome.org for full line up.

Sat 5 & Sat 19 Oct 8pm Concert Hall £18 (£16 concessions)

Gagging Order

Max and Ivan The Reunion

Class of 2003, assemble! Fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Foster’s Awardwinners Max and Ivan (BBC Radio 4, BBC3) spin a bewitching narrative sketch comedy tale of love, loss and shatterproof rulers.

Jimmy is back by popular demand with his latest show packed with one-liners, stories and jokes - some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

Everybody’s welcome.

Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh.

Tue 8 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £26

‘Undeniably superstars of tomorrow. It feels like watching early Walliams and Lucas or Enfield and Whitehouse’ GQ

Ava Vidal Star of BBC’s Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Ava is a unique comedy talent.

‘Juggles the profound and the irreverent rapidly alternating between the two.’ Chortle Sat 5 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Sat 5 Oct, 9.15pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Robin Ince The Importance of Being Interested

Brighton Comedy Festival

Jimmy Carr

Best of the Fest

From Darwin, Feynman and Aristotle to the joy of picking up shells on the beach, stand-up and Radio 4 presenter Robin is realising that being self-conscious in a big universe is a darn good thing.

Wed 9 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Sean Lock Purple Van Man

We all know what white van man thinks about the world we live in.

Now it’s time to hear a different voice: Purple Van Man’s voice.

Jeremy Hardy Best known for his work on BBC Radio 4, notably on News Quiz, I’m Sorry I Haven’t a Clue and Jeremy Hardy Speaks to the Nation, Hardy is always a festival favourite.

Sun 6 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £15 (£6 concessions)

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‘Lock’s signature mix of absurdism and everyday observation gets more effective with each new show’ The Guardian Wed 9 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £23

Milton Jones On the Road

Milton is back on the road with another tour, this time imaginatively entitled On the Road featuring hundreds of his celebrated one-liners plus pictures he drew. Clever, surreal but mainly just stupid stupid stupid.

Thu 10 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £21

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Brighton Comedy Festival

Simon Evans

Jason Manford

Local legend and star of Live at the Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow returns with more ‘sizzlingly entertaining ... beautifully crafted, devastatingly funny gags’ The Guardian.

Everyone’s favourite Northern comedian brings a wealth of comic anecdotes, misunderstandings and audience banter delivered with charm and teasingly intelligent wit.

Leashed

Thu 10 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £14

The Committee Meeting with Chris Corcoran and Elis James

The best thing to happen to the Valleys since 1992’s Garden Festival of Wales, this is a comedy show committee style (with bingo). All members must attend; by reading this you are a member.

‘Hilarious – a totally unique experience.’

Rhod Gilbert Thu 10 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

First World Problems

Piff the Magic Dragon He’s toured with Mumford & Sons. He’s had over 10 million hits on YouTube. But enough about Mr Piffles (The World’s First Conjuring Chihuahua™) Piff’s back too. With brand new tricks and a mind-reading fish, Brighton’s favourite

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £23.50

Magical Dragon returns!

‘Just gets funnier every time’ Vernon Kay

Nothing in life is certain.

Everything is subjective.

You could just be a brain in a lab being stimulated by electrical impulses. If each cell is replaced over time, maybe you are not even you anymore, like the Sugababes. Sara has starred on BBC, C4 and Comedy Central. Despite all this, she cannot be absolutely sure she exists.

Fri 11 Oct, 9.30pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Thu 10 Oct, 9.30pm Studio Theatre £15 (£13 concessions)

Alex Horne Lies

Alexei Sayle The godfather of alternative comedy performs his first fulllength stand-up show in 17 years following two sold-out London seasons in 2012. ‘His comic control remains something rare and wonderful.’ Times Fri 11 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £18

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‘What Manford does best: classic, chirpychappie stand-up’ The Guardian

Sara Pascoe vs The Truth

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On the back of yet another sell-out stadium tour, the triple Perrierwinning comedian, original host of Blockbusters and former Mr Universe Alex Horne presents a show packed full of jokes, impressions and lies.

Fri 11 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13

Adam Buxton Kernel Panic

Cult buffoon, radio host and tech-lemming, Adam looks within the soul of his laptop and considers how we present ourselves in the internet age. A new show from a man who’s been at the forefront of British comedy through his work on Channel 4, BBC6 Music and the BUG music video series.

Fri 11 Oct, 10pm Corn Exchange £17 (£15 concessions)

Dolly Mixtures

The Lumberjacks These Canadian comedians are at the top of their game right now. Each with their refreshingly contrasting styles, watch them come together and perform their own uniquely individual material.

Sat 12 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £17

Vikki Stone Definitely

After her smash hit Edinburgh show, comedian, singer and musician Vikki Stone embarks on her debut UK tour. Expect an explosive show full of stand-up, songs and silliness!

‘Hilarious and brilliant’ Heat

Expect a thoughtful meditation on love, life and the edge of existence. And once you’ve bought your ticket, let that expectation go.

‘Put simply, Nina Conti is a genius’ Mirror Sun 13 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £18.50

Sat 12 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

The Comedy Zone

Doc Brown: Of Mic and Men

Rapper-turned-comedian Doc Brown is back with his tongue in cheek take on hip hop culture. ‘If Brown keeps mining this rich seam of hip hop comedy, his fame should look after itself’ The Guardian Sat 12 Oct, 10pm Corn Exchange £15

Joe Lycett If Joe Lycett Then You Should Have Put a Ring On It

2012 Fosters Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee, Joe Lycett, is ‘one of the strongest emerging comedy talents we’ve seen in a long time’ Time Out. ‘Imaginative and cheekily subversive comedy ... entertainingly mischievous’ The Guardian Sat 12 Oct, 9.30pm Studio Theatre £11

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The showcase that brought you the likes of Dave Gorman, Russell Howard, Al Murray and many more is back for its 23rd year. This year’s line-up includes Lucy Beaumont, Tommy Rowson, Carl Hutchinson and Matt Winning.

Sun 13 Oct, 7.45pm Studio theatre £10

Russell Kane Smallness

What is it with us and smallness? We Brits love it - being tiny but fierce, close but distant. This Jedward-haired awardwinning twat is the same, and he returns with a new blisteringly bigsmall show. Watch him ejaculate thoughts about smallness; on keeping things small when life gets big.

Brighton Comedy Festival

Nina Conti

Stewart Francis, Glenn Wool and Craig Campbell are

Mon 14 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £18.50

Marcel Lucont Witty, acerbic, magniloquent Frenchman seeks willing, intelligent audience for fun, adventure, maybe something more. Must have own underwear, socks and breath but be prepared to have these charmed off, laughed off and taken away respectively.

Wed 16 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £14 (£12 concessions)

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Brighton Comedy Festival

Jarred Christmas

Jimeon

Jarred’s unique and larger than life persona has won him fans across the country. His energetic storytelling has earned him a whole host of accolades including a Chortle Award and has catapulted him to the forefront of our TV screens in shows such as Mock The Week, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 out of 10 Cats.

World-class stand-up from internationally-acclaimed star of Live at the Apollo, Jason Manford’s Comedy Rocks and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow. No gimmicks, just great craic!

SNAFU

Josh Widdicombe Incidentally...

Star of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and Mock the Week, Josh Widdicombe hits to the road with his brand new show.

‘One of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year.’

The Scotsman

Thu 17 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

What?

Abandoman Moonrock Boombox

After years cutting a truly original path between rap music and comedy, Abandoman are stepping up their award-winning game. Now performing as a full band, they’ll innovate mixtapemashups and futuristic jams live on stage, creating musical, lyrical and comical scenes of a seriously awesome nature.

‘Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile’ Chortle Thu 17 Oct, 9.15pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Thu 17 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £15

Pappy’s Last Show Ever

Ed Byrne Roaring Forties

A self-confessed ‘miserable old git’ since the age of 23, Ed Byrne is now in his forties.

While for others this might result in a crisis that prompts the purchase of a sports car, Ed embraces middle age with open arms.

Pappy’s smash hit returns, full of sketches, songs and silliness. ‘A masterpiece of silliness and a hymn to camaraderie and carefree youth.’ The Guardian Thu 17 Oct, 9.30pm Corn Exchange £16 (£14 concessions)

Thu 17 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £23.50

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Paul Merton’s Impro Chums Paul and his worldrenowned chums Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show, based entirely on suggestions from the audience.

Fri 18 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £22 (£20 concessions)

Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £16.50

David O’Doherty Will Try to Fix Everything

Recipient of the 2008 Edinburgh Comedy Award and inventor of the last remaining swimming stroke, The Squid (on back, feet first), David has written a new comedy show with both talking and songs. No Scrubs.

Fri 18 Oct, 9.30pm Corn Exchange £16 (£14 concessions)

Lucy Porter

Life Hunter

Northern Soul

Everyone in life is looking for something: to belong, to love, to forget, and also keys. People spend a lot of time looking for their keys. Poxy things.

Born in Croydon to a Northern Irish dad and a Midlander mum, Lucy never felt that she belonged down south.

She tried moving to Manchester, marrying a Welshman and travelling the world. Like the Littlest Hobo, she’s still seeking her spiritual home.

‘A seriously talented rising star.’ Time Out Wed 18 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13

Lee Nelson Strap yourself in for a night of unmissable entertainment with the irrepressible Nelson, who presents his unique take on the world, with guest appearances from premier league footballer Jason Bent and others.

Sat 19 Oct, 7.30pm Corn Exchange £23.50

Richard Herring We’re All Going To Die

After sorting out politics (Hitler Moustache), religion (Christ on a Bike) and penises (Talking Cock), Herring returns to tackle the undiscovered country from whose bourn no traveller returns (apart from Jesus and that canoe bloke).

Fri 18 Oct, 9.30pm Studio Theatre £16

Steve Hughes While It’s Still Legal

The sublime Australian comic and ex heavymetal drummer returns with a new show, featuring more thoughtful, outspoken social commentary from this masterful, erudite and provocative performer.

Sat 19 Oct, 9.30pm Corn Exchange £16 (£14 concessions)

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Sat 19 Oct, 7.45pm Studio Theatre £13 (£11 concessions)

Brighton Comedy Festival

Roisin Conaty

More Comedy

Jason Bryne Special Eye

Why Special Eye? Because Jason’s shows are special and yes British public, so is his eye. ‘The outright king of live comedy.’ The Times As featured on Live at the Apollo, Sony Radio Gold Award-winning The Jason Byrne Show (Radio 2) and soon to be seen on BBC1 in the brand new series Father Figure of which he is the creator and star.

Sun 20 Oct, 8pm Concert Hall £18.50

Reginald D Hunter

In the Midst of Crackers

If Hunter’s many TV appearances have presented him as a comic of companionable yet risqué wit, then his stand-up proves him a hard-hitting pugilist: his jokes often hit very close to home. Here’s another chance to see Reg in Brighton with his latest show.

Over 16s only

Sat 23 Nov, 8pm Concert Hall £24 (£22 concessions)

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Take Part

Workshops

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.

Age 12-adult

Saturdays 11am-1pm

check brightondome.org for dates

Founders Room £5 from Café-bar

Getting Out of the Audience workshop Lost Dog dance workshop Jonathan Kay is a leading performer and teacher in the art of fooling. Dip your toe into what it means to fool on stage in this weekend introduction to the art of improvised performance, for anyone who wants to play, create and find their inner fool.

No experience necessary.

Explore the processes used in the creation of It Needs Horses and Home for Broken Turns. Voice and choreography master classes are also available. Suitable for groups of students studying dance, drama or performing arts at GCSE, BTEC, A Level and university level.

Age 18+

Contact helen@lostdogdance.co.uk

Sat 14 – Sun 15 Sep, 10am – 5pm Studio Theatre £125 (£100 concessions)

Theatrical Make-Up

Performing Spoken Word Gain confidence reciting poetry and prose in this workshop for ages 65+. Award-winning performer Roy Hutchins helps you discover how to play to your strengths as you explore different ways to engage an audience.

Bring an example of your own writing to work with.

Halloween Special Sylvi Du Sauzay, expert in special effects and prosthetics, shows you how to create wounds and scars, ghosts and ghouls, and transform the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Bring brushes (if you have them) and an old towel.

Mon 28 Oct, 11am–4pm Dressing Rooms £20

Sat 7 Sep, 5 Oct, 2 Nov, 30 Nov, 1.30 – 4pm Brighton Museum Education Pavilion FREE but ticketed

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Firecracker Youth Theatre Are you 14 – 19, love to act and want to perform in Brighton’s leading venues?

Firecracker is preparing to mount an ambitious production to be professionally staged at Brighton Dome Studio Theatre in summer 2014. As well as rehearsing the script, weekly sessions focus on vocal training, physical technique and approaches to acting that lift the text off the page and create characters vividly and truthfully.

Join us and be part of Brighton’s cutting edge theatre scene.

Mondays 16 Sep – 25 Nov (excl half term) 5pm – 6.45pm 7pm – 8.45pm Nightingale Theatre £100 per term (10 sessions) Spring 2014 term Mondays from 27 Jan Summer 2014 term Mondays 7 Jul – 4 Aug + Sun 10 Aug For further enquiries contact rebecca.fidler@brightondome.org

Local poet Kay Walton takes young wordsmiths on a rhythmic romp, running ragged rings around our city. Playful poetry is teased from young minds and put in unusual places around our room of rhyme.

Sun 24 Nov 10am–12.30pm (age 6–8) 1pm–3.30pm (age 9–11) Founders Room £5

Sat 28 Sep, 11am–3pm Brighton Dome Café-bar & Brighton Museum FREE

Nobulus street dance workshop

Wed 30 Oct, 11.30am–1pm Concert Hall £8

Choreo-poetry with Jonzi D How do we create text and movement motifs beyond mimicry?

In this workshop for school and college groups at GCSE level and above, Jonzi D explores links between words, movement, gestures and meaning.

Mon 4 Nov

Join members of the Kachin community from northeastern Burma to celebrate their rich cultural heritage. Learn about Kachin history, culture and politics; see Kachin textiles from the museum’s collections; get hands-on with creative activities; and join in a traditional manau dance.

In partnership with the UK Kachin community

Free events

Diwali Celebrations © Shiho Kito

Two dancers from Austria’s awesome street dance company Nobulus help you hone your choreographic skills by learning about the company’s own creative process. You’ll work on key movement motifs and characters from their jaw-dropping show Out of the Shadow (p28) to develop your own dance vocabulary.

For students aged 14+ with and without hip hop dance experience.

Kachin Day of Solidarity & Celebration

Take Part

Messing with Metaphors

Cream 13: A Graduate Showcase The first in a series of collaborative exhibitions with Crane Kalman Brighton. Cream 13 is a selection of the best and most diverse photography by graduates of BA Photography courses the length and breadth of the country.

Sat 14 Sep – Sun 27 Oct Check brightondome.org for opening times

Founders Room FREE

Heritage Open Day We celebrate the heritage of our unique Grade I listed building - see p50 Sat 14 Sep, 11am– 4pm Brighton Dome Café-bar & Brighton Museum FREE

Contact hilary.cooke@brightondome.org

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We celebrate Diwali with a host of activities for the family. Learn to dance Bollywood style, get a henna tattoo and try your hand at traditional Indian arts and crafts.

Plus devotional music and talks from Hare Krishna Brighton.

In partnership with Brighton & Hove Hindu Women’s Group

Sun 27 Oct, 1– 4.30pm Brighton Dome Café-bar & Brighton Museum FREE

Latin Voices Live!

Mexico’s famous Day of the Dead holiday rattles its bones in Brighton once again in this oneday celebration of Latin cultures.

There’s live music, food, film, arts and crafts – including mask-making and Mexico’s ancient folk art, papelpicado.

In association with Writing Our Legacy and Mexican Student Association of Sussex University (MEXSAS).

Sat 9 Nov, 1pm– 5pm Café-bar FREE

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Devoted & Disgruntled Improbable’s national roadshow makes its first visit to Brighton.

Be part of this UK-wide network of practitioners and audiences opening up conversations about theatre and the arts. Open space technology gives anyone the chance to propose a starting point for discussion. We open the space, you set the agenda.

Mon 9 Sep, 10am–6pm Corn Exchange £5

Pure Creation Local theatre maker Rachel Blackman leads a one-day master class for anyone who makes, performs or writes for theatre. Unlocking wild imagination, taking thought for a walk through improvisation, and writing from (and for) the body are just some of the subjects Rachel covers. Participants will generate original material throughout the day – some experience of theatre-making or scriptwriting is necessary.

Sun 20 Oct, 10am–3pm Studio Theatre £50 (£45 concessions)

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Take Part

Artist Opportunities

Theatre Industry Day First Fridays Our series of monthly meetups is back for the Autumn.

First Fridays give artists of all disciplines an opportunity to meet informally, network and share ideas. Each month will feature a guest provocation – further info at brightondome.org. No need to book, just turn up. We’ll provide the snacks – drinks will be available to purchase.

Fri 4 Oct, 1 Nov, 6 Dec 5–6.30pm Studio Bar FREE

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An opportunity for stage and dramatic writers to meet and network with key members of the industry, including literary managers, agents, new writing producers and directors. This daylong event is designed to increase understanding, develop contacts and help get your work out into the world. Some one-toone professional development sessions are also available on a first come first served basis.

Presented by Brighton Dome and New Writing South

Fri 25 Oct, 10am–4pm Studio Theatre £50 Includes networking lunch To book visit newwritingsouth.com

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Wendy Houstoun weekend workshop The radical dancer/performer leads a weekend workshop focusing on the relationship between movement and text, and how they can work with or against each other. The weekend will be in the spirit of play, using found texts and improvisations, as well as focusing on incoherence.

Sat 2–Sun 3 Nov, 11am–5pm £65 Limited places – email expression of interest and CV by 14 Oct to zoe.manders@southeastdance.org.uk

The Works Are you an emerging or mid-career artist mixing innovative dance, theatre or music? Would you like the opportunity to pilot an excerpt of new work in front of a supportive audience? The Works is a unique chance for artists and audiences to come together at an early stage of work in development. Culminating in a public sharing event on 27 Nov, it gives artists and audiences the chance to engage in constructive dialogue about the creative process.

If you are interested in taking part, visit brightondome.org for details of how to apply.

Wed 27 Nov, 7.30pm Studio Theatre FREE but ticketed

Returning for its 10th anniversary exhibition, this event is now firmly established as a must-visit in many art buyers’ calendars – a show where visitors can learn about the art and buy directly from over 120 artists showing work across all media.

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Sep, various times Corn Exchange £6 from brightonartfair.co.uk £7.50 on the door, under 14s free

The Design and Craft Fair

The ideal place to start your Christmas shopping, MADE showcases over 120 innovative and original makers and designers, from beautiful and unique jewellery to textiles, glass, ceramics, furniture and much more.

Fri 22–Sun 24 Nov, various times Corn Exchange £6 from brighton-made.co.uk £7.50 on the door, under 14s free Brighton Theatre Group Youth

Les Misérables School Edition

The Oska Bright Film Festival The international showcase of short films made by people with learning disabilities is a dynamic force for change and a very lively three days. Enjoy films and digital imagery, broadcast on radio, debate, create and share the buzz of the awards ceremony. A Carousel and Junk TV project, managed and presented by the Oska Bright team. ‘A world first and world class’ Caroline Lucas MP Sun 17 – Tue 19 Nov Corn Exchange £3 per screening or £12 for a 3-day festival pass available from oskabright.co.uk

Following their acclaimed production of Miss Saigon, the hugely talented BTG Youth return to stage the world’s best-loved and longest-running musical. Under the directorial genius of Michael Burnie, assisted by Jodie Harrop and musical baton of Ellen Campbell, it is not to be missed.

Wed 27 Nov – Sun 1 Dec, 7.30pm 28 Nov, 30 Nov, 1 Dec, 2.30pm Corn Exchange £18 (£16 concessions) £14 under 16s (Wed, Thu, Sat matinee & Sun) £22 (Fri & Sat evening)

Pull a Cracker with

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus are back with their annual Christmas spectacular.

Join the boys for some fabulous festive fun and get in the mood to celebrate like never before.

Local Spotlight

Brighton Art Fair MADE

Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, (concessions £2 off)

The Treason Show That Was the Year That Was

‘Tis the season for all things Treason – a festive slaughter of the bankers, politicos and celebrities who made the news in 2013.

Featuring songs and sketches from a year’s worth of Treason Shows, wickedly crafted by over 40 writers and all wrapped up in Mark Brailsford’s Christmas package. ‘Savagely funny – fantastically silly’ The Guardian Fri 27 – Mon 30 Dec, 8pm £16.50 (£13.50 concessions) Tue 31 Dec, 7pm £25 Studio Theatre

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Heritage & Tours

Venue Tours Dome Discovery Tours Get up close and personal with Brighton Dome past and present on this special behind-the-scenes encounter. Find out what goes down backstage before the curtain goes up out front. And seek out the hidden histories of this iconic building including a rare glimpse of the entrance to the infamous tunnel running from the Royal Pavilion to the Concert Hall.

Sat 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov, 28 Dec, 11am Meet at Café–bar £6.50 (£5.50 concessions)

Brighton Dome and Brighton Museum open their doors for a celebration of the history and heritage of this unique Grade I listed building.

Take a backstage tour of Brighton Dome (from 11am– 2pm, meet in the Café-bar) or join a gentle walking tour of George IV’s estate (3pm, meet at entrance to Brighton Museum).

Marvel at musical demonstrations of our much-loved organ in the

Brighton Dome Organ Concerts Brighton Dome’s historic theatre organ was made famous by Douglas Reeve with his BBC Light Programme broadcasts.

His series of concerts attracted large audiences who instantly recognised his signature tune, Pack Up Your Troubles.

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Concert Hall and enjoy live entertainment in the Café–bar.

The Royal Pavilion Estate Tour

Plus there is an opportunity to add your personal stories to our growing archive, so don’t forget to bring along your memories and memorabilia.

Take a tour of The Royal Pavilion, Brighton Dome, Brighton Museum & Art Gallery and Regency gardens, see what goes on behind-the-scenes and find out more about the hidden histories of these iconic buildings, and how they became the cultural venues they are today.

Sat 14 Sep, 11am – 4pm Brighton Dome & Brighton Museum FREE

Sat 28 Sep, 19 Oct, 16 Nov, 28 Dec, 10.30am Meet at Royal Pavilion £20 (including tea and cake)

For younger visitors, there are heritage crafts and dressing up with our workshop team.

Booking line: 03000 290 902

Re-discover Brighton Dome’s organ in all its glory, as we welcome leading organist John Mann for the first in a new series of concerts for 2013/14. Check brightondome.org for repertoires.

Tue 22 Oct, 11 Feb, 29 Apr, 3pm Concert Hall £10 (£7.50 concessions)

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Heritage Open Day

Hidden Places, Familiar Faces

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Your Visit

Brighton Dome is the south coast’s premier multi-arts venue and the cultural heart of Brighton & Hove.

We host over 600 events each year in our three historic spaces: the Concert Hall, Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre.

There are frequent bus services from all areas of the city.

Visit buses.co.uk

Parking On-street parking is very limited, but more plentiful after 6pm and on Sundays.

However there are a number of car parks nearby.

Brighton Dome is situated a stone’s throw from the Royal Pavilion and is part of the cultural quarter and the Royal Pavilion Estate. Brighton Dome comprises three spaces – Concert Hall, Corn Exchange (both entered via Church Street) and Studio Theatre (entrance on New Road).

Take advantage of a special evening rate at the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street of just £5 for parking from 5.30pm – midnight (£4.50 when booked online in advance at ncp.co.uk/ brighton). £5 follow-on car park tickets are also available after most 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).

Public Transport

Access

Brighton Station is 10 minutes’ walk away, with fast, regular services from London (52 minutes for Southern trains from Victoria) and along the coast. To book tickets and for travel updates visit southernrailway.com or call National Rail Enquiries on 08457 484950.

Brighton Dome is committed to making your visit easy and enjoyable. We provide:

Getting here

• 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 Ticket Office on 01273 709709 Full details about venue access are available at brightondome.org or contact Visitor Services on 01273 261525 / 541 or access@brightondome.org

• Wheelchair-accessible foyers, ticket offices, bars & auditoria • Discounts and complimentary tickets for access assistants (subject to availability)

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Your Visit

Food & drink There are some delicious changes at Brighton Dome as renowned restaurateurs Peyton and Byrne take over all our food and drink.

Taking full advantage of local Sussex produce, menus are regularly updated to ensure only the best seasonal dishes are freshly prepared for you. Brighton Dome Café–bar is open from 10am – late every day* serving healthy or hearty lunches, afternoon treats or simply tea, coffee and pastries. This light and airy space is a hidden gem in the heart of town – the perfect spot to catch up with friends, hold informal meetings or work quietly with free WiFi.

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Coming to a show?

Pre-order your meal Soak up the atmosphere before the show by adding one of our dining packages to your order, guaranteeing you a reserved table at which you can enjoy seasonal dishes, freshly prepared on the premises by an Oliver Peyton-approved chef.

Visit brightondome.org for more information. * On occasion the Café–bar may close for private events.

To check opening hours call 01273 261550.

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Booking information

Transaction fees

•C oncessions, where available, for students, over 60s, JSA/ IS, registered disabled/DLA or ESA/IB. Valid ID must be shown.

•M astercard, AMEX, Visa, Solo and Delta cards accepted.

• Tickets may be reserved and paid for within four working days.

• Tickets for standing events can either be posted in advance via recorded delivery for £2.40 plus transaction fee (see below) or collected on the night 30 mins prior to the event.

• Doors generally open 45 mins before seated events (30 mins before standing.) Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break. Some events may not contain breaks. Please check door times with the Ticket Office.

• We believe customers shouldn’t pay more than face value plus booking fee. 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 high profile rock & pop or comedy events.

• £2.25 transaction fee for phone and postal booking.

• £1.75 transaction fee for online bookings.

• No fees for cash bookings in person.

• Members pay no transaction fees on tickets they collect and a reduced fee of £1 for tickets posted out.

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.

Hearing protection Loud noise can cause permanent hearing damage. Complimentary hearing protection is available from any member of staff.

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Registered charity No 249748 Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival have been one arts charity since 1999, presenting a year round programme of events and managing and maintaining the historic Grade 1 listed buildings of Brighton Dome and producing England’s most progressive mixed arts festival – Brighton Festival annually each May. Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Associate Artists: Hofesh Shechter Company; dreamthinkspeak; Hydrocracker; Vincent Dance Theatre; Britten Sinfonia; Blast Theory; Heath Quartet

Members Dome Saver

Group Bookings

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Members can take advantage of our Dome Saver deal:

Bring friends – save money!

10% discount for group bookings of 10–19 people and 20% discount for 20 or more.

• Book 3 Dome Saver events and save 10%.

Your Visit

Small print 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 reserves the right to change the programme in unforeseen circumstances. We may ask customers who cause unreasonable disturbance during events to leave. Once paid for, tickets are non-refundable. Brighton Dome is committed to treating all customers and members of staff equally.

Offer excludes some performances.

• Save 15% on 4 events, and 20% on 5 or more.

• Valid for up to 4 tickets per event. throughout the Look for the brochure for Dome Saver events.

To find out about Membership, visit brightondome.org/support.

Currently this offer is not available online. All BPO events countas one for the Dome Saver scheme.

Concessionary offers may not be combined.

Stuck for a present idea?

Brighton Dome and Festival gift vouchers are on sale now from £5 or buy a gift membership from £30.

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Did you know we are a charity?

Become a Member

Join the Patrons Circle

Corporate Membership

From just £30* you can enjoy year-round access to exclusive events, priority booking, special offers plus much more!

If you share a passion for supporting the arts in Brighton, you can join the Patrons Circle for an annual gift of £1,000.

There has never been a more exciting time for companies to align with and support Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival.

We offer both cash and inkind corporate membership packages.

* Price shown is for a single membership by Direct Debit.

Please visit our website for full terms and conditions.

Patrons enjoy all the benefits of membership, plus unique events, acknowledgement and a bespoke service.

Support us and be a part of our ambitious vision. Call 01273 260827 or visit brightondome.org/support

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We rely on the generosity of our community and there are various ways you can support us:

Support Us

Thank you As a charity we rely on the generosity of our individual, corporate and trust & foundation donors.

Funders

Partners

Associate Sponsors

Corporate Members

GM Building WSL

Brighton Ltd

WSL

Quality Printers

Brighton Ltd Quality Printers

Trusts & Foundations The Brighton and Hove Charitable Youth Trust | Estate of George Pheby | Matthew Hodder Charitable Trust | Mrs A Lacy-Tate Trust | The Lynn Foundation | PRS for Music Foundation | The Roddick Foundation | RVW Trust Patrons Circle Lady Bryson | Michael Chowen | Andrew Comben | Barry & Gay Fearn | Prof David Gann CBE & Ms Anne Asha | Arjo & Sejal Ghosh | David Harrison | Jenny Henderson | Jill Hill & Bob Warner CBE John Hird & Yoshio Akiyama | Lady Helena Hughes | Glynn Jones | Karl Jones | Barbara Macpherson | Gary Miller | Philip Morgan | Stewart Newton I Judge Marian Norrie-Walker | Michael Pitts | Andrew & Margaret Polmear | Ronald Power MBE | Clare Rogers I Richard & Soraya Shaw | Robin & Anja St Clair Jones | Polly Toynbee I Mayuri Vyas | Sir David & Lady Betty Watson | Sarah & Martin Williams | Anon Generous Support Provided by AVT Connect | Book Nook | Child Friendly Brighton & Hove | Echo Video Facelift | Gunns Flowers I Hilton Brighton Metropole | Hiykon | Hotel du Vin & Bistro | Juice FM | KAVE Theatre Services | Latest 7 | Mercure Brighton Seafront | NCP | PR Industrial Ltd | Pure360 | Radio Reverb Redhead Design | The Old Ship Hotel | What’s on Guide Programming partners

Event Supporters

For information on how to support us, contact Barbara Macpherson on 01273 260810 or barbara.macpherson@brightondome.org

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Find your way around Brighton Dome Brighton Museum & Art Gallery Entrance to Concert Hall

Up to Concert Hall Circle Left

Concert Hall Stage Door Concert Hall Stalls Left Lift

Ticket Collection 3

Founders Room

Café-bar

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Toilets

Concert Hall

Entrance to Concert Hall and Corn Exchange

Church St

Up to Concert Hall Circle Right and Mezzanine Bar Corn Exchange

Concert Hall Stalls Right

Corn Exchange

Lift

Brighton Dome T ckets

Studio Theatre Bar

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StudioTheatre Stage Door

Studio Theatre

Conference Room

The Mash Tun Pub

Entrance to Studio Theatre To the Train Station

New Rd

1. Café-bar open daily from 10am (closed occasionally for private events, see brightondome.org) 2. Brighton Dome Ticket Office open 10am–6pm Monday–Saturday 3. Ticket Collection for Concert Hall and Corn Exchange open 45 minutes before seated events, 30 minutes before standing events 4. Ticket Collection for Studio Theatre open 30 minutes before performances

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To the Seafront

October

Calendar

September 5 Sep

SoundScreen 8pm CE p4 3 Oct

7 Sep

Mini Maker Faire 10am CE p4

3 Oct

Wendy Houstoun 8pm ST p27

7 Sep

Performing Spoken Word 1.30pm BM p46

4 Oct

First Fridays 5pm STB p48

7 Sep

SOURCE New Music Wildwood Promotions 7.30pm ST p14

4 Oct

Brighton Comedy Festival Gala 8pm CH p40

8 Sep

Mini Maker Faire 10am CB p4

5 Oct

Performing Spoken Word 1.30pm BM p46

9 Sep

Devoted & Disgruntled

5 Oct

Andy Parsons

7.30pm CE p40

5 Oct

Ava Vidal

7.45pm ST p41

5 Oct

Max and Ivan 9.15pm ST p41

10am CE p48

14 Sep Getting Out of the Audience 5 Oct workshop 10am ST p46 14 Sep Heritage Open Day 11am CB p50

Jubilee Quartet 7.30pm CE p22

Best of the Fest 8pm CH p41

6 Oct Brighton Philharmonic 14 Sep Feminism 3.0 7.30pm CE p37 Orchestra 2.45pm CH p24 14 Sep Know One’s Fool 8.30pm ST p16 6 Oct Jeremy Hardy 7.30pm CE p41 15 Sep Nicola Benedetti 7.30pm CH p25 8 Oct Jimmy Carr 8pm CH p41 15 Sep Know One’s Fool 8.30pm ST p16 9 Oct Robin Ince 7.45pm ST p41 16 Sep Firecracker Youth Theatre 5pm, 7pm NT p46 9 Oct Sean Lock 8pm CH p41 17 Sep Illustrators in Conversation 7.30pm ST p37 10 Oct Simon Evans 7.30pm CE p42 19 Sep Stewart Lee 8pm CH p40 10 Oct The Committee Meeting 7.45pm ST p42 20 Sep Brighton Art Fair 11am CE p49 10 Oct Milton Jones 8pm CH p41 20 Sep SOURCE New Music 10 Oct Piff the Magic Dragon 9.30pm ST p42

Digital Festival Special 7.30pm ST p4 11 Oct Alexei Sayle

7.30pm CE p42

11 Oct Alex Horne 21 Sep Brighton Art Fair 11am CE p49

7.45pm ST p42

20 Sep Stewart Lee

8pm CH p40

21 Sep Bring Your Own Beamer 7.30pm CH p4

11 Oct Jason Manford

8pm CH p42

11 Oct Sara Pascoe 9.30pm ST p42 22 Sep Brighton Art Fair 11am CE p49 22 Sep Tales from Old Japan 11.30am, 2.30pm ST p34

11 Oct Adam Buxton 10pm CE p42

24 Sep Call Mr Robeson

12 Oct The Lumberjacks

7.30pm CE p43

12 Oct Vikki Stone

7.45pm ST p43

25 Sep Ho Bina!

2pm, 8pm ST p16 10.15am, 11.15am FR p34

27 Sep Shlomo: Human Geekbox 8pm CE p5

12 Oct Jason Manford

12 Oct Joe Lycett 27 Sep CocoRosie 8pm CH p6 28 Sep Hidden Places,

Familiar Faces tour 10.30am RP p50 28 Sep Dome Discovery Tour 11am CB p50 28 Sep Kachin Day of

Solidarity & Celebration 11am CB p47

12 Oct Doc Brown

8pm CH p42 9.30pm ST p43 10pm CE p43

13 Oct Apollon Musagète Quartet 11am CE p21 13 Oct Nina Conti

7.30pm CE p43

13 Oct The Comedy Zone

7.45pm ST p43

29 Sep Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast 11am CE p9

14 Oct Russell Kane

29 Sep Sir Terry Pratchett & Friends 2pm CH p39

15 Oct Lost Dog 8pm CE p26

8pm CH p43

15 Oct Bright Phoebus 8pm CH p10 16 Oct Marcel Lucont

7.45pm ST p43

17 Oct Josh Widdicombe

7.30pm CE p44

17 Oct Ed Byrne

8pm CH p44

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Calendar

17 Oct Jarred Christmas

7.45pm ST p44

17 Oct Abandoman 9.15pm ST p44

November

17 Oct Pappy’s Last Show Ever

9.30pm CE p44

18 Oct Jimeoin

7.30pm CE p44

1 Nov

First Fridays 5pm STB p48

8pm CH p44

1 Nov

Indiana Jones & the Extra Chair 7pm ST p38

18 Oct Roisin Conaty

7.45pm ST p45

2 Nov

Performing Spoken Word 1.30pm BM p46

18 Oct David O’Doherty

9.30pm CE p44

2 Nov

Ink on My Lips 7.30pm ST p39

18 Oct Richard Herring

9.30pm ST p45

3 Nov Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2.45pm CH p24

18 Oct Paul Merton Impro Chums

19 Oct Hidden Places,

Familiar Faces Tour 10.30am RP p50 19 Oct Dome Discovery Tour 11am CB p50 19 Oct Lee Nelson

7.30pm CE p45

19 Oct Lucy Porter

7.45pm ST p45

19 Oct Best of the Fest 8pm CH p41 19 Oct Steve Hughes

9.30pm CE p45

20 Oct Jason Byrne

8pm CH p45

3 Nov

Stuart Bowden double bill

4 Nov

Jamie Cullum 7pm CH p14

6 Nov

Rokia Traoré 8pm CE p9

8 Nov

Random Dance 7.30pm CH p29

9 Nov

Latin Voices Live! 1pm CB p47

9 Nov

As You Like It 7.30pm CE p17

5pm, 7pm ST p18

20 Oct Pure Creation workshop 10am ST p48

9 Nov London Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30pm CH p23

20 Oct Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast 11am CE p9

9 Nov

20 Oct Memories of Mermaids

10 Nov Rachel Podger

12pm, 3pm FR p34

SOURCE New Music 7.30pm ST p14

21 Oct Alison Moyet 7pm CH p14 10 Nov As You Like It 22 Oct Organ Concert 3pm CH p50

11am CE p22 7pm CE p17

10 Nov KT Tunstall 7pm CH p14

22 Oct Landscape II 8pm ST p16 16 Nov Hidden Places,

Familiar Faces tour 10.30am RP p50 23 Oct Orquesta Buena Vista

Social Club 8pm CH p8 16 Nov Dome Discovery Tours 11am CB p50 23 Oct Ho Bina!

10.15am, 11.15am FR p34

23 Oct Carlos Acosta 7.30pm ST p39 24 Oct Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

8pm CH p7

16 Nov Big Red Bath

11.30am, 2.30pm ST p35

17 Nov Saxophone Giants 8pm ST p9 17 Nov Oska Bright Film Festival various CE p49

24 Oct Moon Project 7.30pm ST p16

18 Nov Gary Numan 7pm CH p14

25 Oct Theatre Industry Day 10am ST p48

18 Nov Oska Bright Film Festival various CE p49

25 Oct Mark Forsyth 8pm ST p39 18 Nov Jonzi D 8pm ST p27 26 Oct Rum ‘n’ Bass: Black Slate 7pm CE p8

19 Nov Oska Bright Film Festival various CE p49

26 Oct SOURCE New Music 7.30pm ST p14

20 Nov Ho Bina!

27 Oct Diwali Celebrations 1pm CB p47

20 Nov Shakespeare

à la Carte

28 Oct Theatrical Make-Up workshop 11am DR p46 28 Oct The PoetryJoe Show 29 Oct Alice in Wonderland

11am, 2.15pm ST p34 7.30pm CE p15

29 Oct Nobulus – Out of the Shadow 7.30pm CH p28 29 Oct The PoetryJoe Show 30 Oct Alice in Wonderland

11am, 2.15pm ST p34 7.30pm CE p15

30 Oct Nobulus – Out of the Shadow 7.30pm CH p28 30 Oct Nobulus dance workshop 11.30am CH p47

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10.15am, 11.15am FR p34 4.30pm, 7.30pm CB p18

20 Nov Blackouts: Twilight of the Idols 7.30pm ST p19

21 Nov Texas 7pm CH p14 21 Nov Blackouts: Twilight of the Idols 7.30pm ST p19 22 Nov MADE

11am CE p49

22 Nov Bryan Ferry 7pm CH p14 22 Nov SOURCE New Music 7.30pm ST p14 23 Nov Christmas Open Day 11am CB p33

10am CE p49

15 Dec BFC Christmas Concert 4pm CH p25 17 Dec Shiny

10.30am, 2pm ST p36

23 Nov Chrysta Bell 8pm ST p7 17 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 7.30pm CH p30 24 Nov MADE

10am CE p49

24 Nov Messing with Metaphors 10am, 1pm FR p47

18 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 7.30pm CH p30 18 Dec Shiny

10.30am, 2pm ST p36

19 Dec Shiny 25 Nov Disclosure 7pm CH p14

10.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm ST p36

Calendar

23 Nov MADE

23 Nov Reginald D Hunter 8pm CH p45

19 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 7.30pm CH p30 26 Nov Bill Wyman 7.30pm CH p14 27 Nov Les Misérables 7.30pm CE p49

20 Dec Shiny

27 Nov The Works

20 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 7.30pm CH p30

28 Nov Les Misérables

7.30pm ST p48 2.30pm, 7.30pm CE p49

21 Dec Shiny

10.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm ST p36

10.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm ST p36

29 Nov Les Misérables 7.30pm CE p49

21 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 7.30pm CH p30

29 Nov Bear Hunt 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm ST p35

22 Dec Shiny

30 Nov Performing Spoken Word 1.30pm BM p46

22 Dec Petit Mal: Concrete Circus 3pm CH p30

30 Nov Les Misérables

22 Dec Midwinter Ceilidh 7pm CE p33

2.30pm, 7.30pm CE p49

10.30am, 2pm, 4.30pm ST p36

27 Dec The Treason Show 8pm ST p49 30 Nov London Philharmonic Orchestra 7.30pm CH p23 28 Dec Hidden Places,

Familiar Faces Tour 10.30am RP p50 30 Nov Bear Hunt 10.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm ST p35 28 Dec Dome Discovery Tour 11am CB p50

December

28 Dec The Nutcracker

2.30pm, 7.30pm CH p32

28 Dec The Treason Show 8pm ST p49 1 Dec

Les Misérables

2.30pm, 7.30pm CE p49

1 Dec

Tiny Tempest

3 Dec

John Wilson Orchestra 7.30pm CH p25

5 Dec

Kate Rusby 7.30pm CH p10

5 Dec

SOURCE New Music 7.30pm ST p14

6 Dec

Ten Out of Ten

6 Dec

First Fridays 5pm STB p48

7 Dec

Brighton Gay Men’s Chorus 7.30pm CH p49

8 Dec

Brighton Dome Tea Dance 2pm CE p33

2pm, 6pm ST p35

7pm, 9.15pm ST p20

29 Dec Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast 11am CE p9 29 Dec The Treason Show 8pm ST p49 30 Dec The Treason Show 8pm ST p49 31 Dec Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra 2.45pm CH p24 31 Dec The Treason Show 7pm ST p49

Key

Theatre Words Dance Digital Festival Christmas Children & Family Music Comedy 8 Dec Brighton Philharmonic Take Part Local Spotlight Heritage & Tours Orchestra 2.45pm CH p24 11 Dec Ho Bina!

10.15am, 11.15am FR p34

11 Dec Spirit of Gravity 8pm ST p11 12 Dec Planningtorock

+ Olivia Louvel

CH Concert Hall CE Corn Exchange ST Studio Theatre CB Café-bar STB Studio Theatre Bar FR Founders Room DR Dressing Rooms BM Brighton Museum RP Royal Pavillion NT Nightingale Theatre

8pm ST p11

13 Dec Ryoji Ikeda 8pm CH p12 Design: Louise Richardson 13 Dec Sid Lester’s

Christmas Special 14 Dec Peaches 14 Dec Sid Lester’s

Christmas Special

Print: WSL wslltd.co.uk

7.30pm ST p20 7pm, 10pm CE p13

Printed on Ability Offset, produced by an ISO14001 manufacturer from well sustainable forest and is chlorine free

7.30pm ST p20

15 Dec Heath Quartet 11am CE p22

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