Sat 9 May
Anna Calvi
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‘A modern guitar hero of exceptional talent and imagination’ The Guardian In the four years since the release of her eponymous debut, singer, songwriter and guitarist Anna Calvi has earned two Mercury Music Prize nominations and a BRIT nomination has collaborated with David Byrne, Marianne Faithfull and Morrissey, has won the admiration of the likes of Nick Cave, Karl Lagerfeld and Brian Eno, the latter describing her as ‘the biggest thing since Patti Smith’. Her second album One Breath was a more reflective record than her first, an emotional journey through an expansive musical palette. ‘I wanted to explore the feeling of being out of control, and how this can be very scary and yet thrilling at the same time,’ Calvi says. ‘It’s always important to me that the music tells the story as much as the lyrics.’ Known for her dark, romantic approach to songwriting, visually compelling live performances and prodigious guitar playing, don’t miss a dramatic performance from one of UK music’s brightest stars.
Sat 9 May, 8pm Brighton Dome Concert Hall £18 Standing, Festival Standby £10 (see p4)
Sophia Jansson, Philip Ardagh, Philip Pullman ...on Tove Jansson The Finnish writer and artist Tove Jansson (1914–2001) is one of the best-loved authors of the 20th century, creator of The Moomins and the classic The Summer Book. The panel for this event, which celebrates and discusses her work, includes her niece and guardian-in-chief of the Moomins, Sophia Jansson; the iconic author of the His Dark Materials trilogy, Philip Pullman, a Jansson fanatic; and Philip Ardagh, who won the Roald Dahl Funny Prize for his Grubtown Tales. Age 14+ and grown-ups Part of 26 Letters
Sat 9 May, 7.30pm Sallis Benney Theatre £10
Election 2015 How was it for you?
Introduced by Ali Smith and chaired by Polly Toynbee - the Guardian’s political columnist and author of Cameron's Coup. Joined by leading politicians on a panel including the director of Liberty and author Shami Chakrabarti and the chief political columnist of The Independent Steve Richards they will dissect, digest and debate the General Election which will have taken place just two days earlier. Has the result been good for Britain? How has the political landscape changed? What can we expect from the government over the course of the next five years? This is your chance to come and join the conversation.
Sat 9 May, 7.30pm Brighton Dome Corn Exchange £10
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