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On reviewing my list of reports I have to admit that I struggled to find much new with just five venues reviewed in 2012 with trips to: The Artisan in the Floral Garden in Hove, already defunct; Kambi’s (107 Western Rd, Brighton, 01273 327934), a delightful alternative Lebanese offering, which for me was a real education; The Coalshed (8 Boyce’s St, Brighton, 01273 322998), a very busy and upmarket steak house; The Courtyard (20 New Rd, Brighton, 01273 819600), provided some traditional dishes for the weary tourist; The Shelleys Hotel (135-136 High St, Lewes, 01273 472361), 4 star hotel provided a stunning setting for a truly chic culinary experience; and a day trip to France, ending up in Boulogne, with the three courses at Le Ramparts being ridiculously reasonable, if not quite to the standard of our regular haunt, Le Swan. Other venues I visited included The Fisherman’s Rest (123-125 King's Rd, Brighton, 01273 323 888) who provided a substantial and lengthy Sunday repast and prelude to the Golden Handbags; Tottington Manor (Edburton Rd, Henfield, West Sussex, 01903 815757), a stylish escape to the country with Sara at the helm; The Rock ‘n’ Roller (95 Western Rd, Brighton, 01273 710 014), with the nicest rump steak I’ve had in an age, though if you’re not keen on loud music you may need earplugs! For breakfast I’ve enjoyed Bill’s (100 North Rd, Brighton, 01273 692894), Billie’s (34 Hampton Place, Brighton, 01273 774 386), The Hub (118 Church Rd, Hove, 01273 721838), new find The Diner (11-13 Montefiore Rd, Hove, 01273 739 483) and local hospitality in the bay window of the Cavalaire Hotel (34 Upper Rock Gdns, Brighton, 01273 696899).
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For an in-town lunch or ’lite bite’ I like to sit in the Pavilion Gardens Café with a rock bun and freshly prepared sandwich or The Garden Café in St Anne’s Wells Gardens with mackerel paté, leaves and toast. Excellent indoor options are at I Gigi (31a Western Rd, Hove, 01273 775257) and Treacle & Co (164 Church Rd, Hove, 01273 933695).
For evening meals there’s Charles Street for grazing or full supper; a simple supper for a quiet moment in the New Steine Bistro (10-11 New Steine, Brighton, 01273 681546) or join their quarterly supper club (next one March, reservation@newsteinehotel.com) with wines provided by Henry Butler from Butlers Wine Cellar (247 Queens Park Rd, Brighton, 01273 698724). In Kemptown there’s The Town House (81-82 St James’ St, 01273 693 216); The Ginger Dog (12-13 College Pl, 01273 620990), a good bet for a stylish meal; and The Swan (9 Rock St, 01273 606138) with a courtyard garden. In Hove I enjoy Topolino Duo (65-67 Church Rd, Hove, 01273 725726) with its excellent specialist fish menu and L’Eglise (196 Church Rd, Hove, 01273 220868) for traditional French cuisine.
A RETURN OF HIGH CAMP TO KEMPTOWN? BETTY LA LA’S, 22 St James’ Street, Kemptown, 01273 693444 In fact, apart from the zebra print and mirrors, Betty’s was a bit of a dénouement as it was so low key. So what was I expecting? Well, I’m not at all sure, but possibly not the delightful meal we were actually served. The menu, although limited, was quite varied and very keenly priced, except for the 10oz Rump steak, all the mains were well under £10. Though the wines were in limited supply our Merlot was quite excellent and a mere £15.50, with the house wine priced at £11.95. Things started off unsteady with John pressured to order, then a sulk at his choice of duck egg and anchovy soldier starter going AWOL and then a hissy fit when his main, the grilled Salmon, also went missing. Starters included tasty Parma ham wraps with sweet onion marmalade and a truly crunchy deep-fried calamari, both under £5. For mains we had a cottage pie with veg, chicken casserole with French bread for mopping and a stylish Boursin chicken with asparagus, the most expensive of these at just £8.45 and a side of crunchy sweet potato chips for a mere £1.65. With only two desserts available, sticky toffee or banoffee, we moved on to coffee and the bill came in at £65 for the three of us, for two courses, nice wine and coffees all round. Service, courtesy of Tomaz, was both friendly and slick, and somehow not at all the ‘camp’ experience that the name had suggested… so has Camp returned? Possibly not! But the food was simple, nicely prepared, extremely keenly priced, an excellent deal and just what St James' Street needs.
Meals with a sea view can be enjoyed at the A-Bar (11-12 Marine Parade, Brighton, 01273 696691), Charles Street (8 Marine Parade, Brighton, 01273 624091) and Legends (31-34 Marine Parade, Brighton, 01273 624462). In the Lanes I continue to frequent Browns (3-4 Duke St, Brighton, 01273 323501). Out of town there’s variety galore: Wickwoods Country Club (Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne, 01273 857567), has had an impressive makeover and the excellent carvery, with musical accompaniment has really taken off; The Ginger Fox, (Muddleswood Rd, Albourne, 01273 857888) with an abundance of free parking; the Marco Pierre White makeover of The Rainbow, (Resting Oak Hill, Cooksbridge, 01273 400334) has to my
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mind been less than successful with a disappointing menu; sample the eccentric simplicity of a summer platter in Litlington Tea Gardens, (Litlington, Alfriston) and further east The Café at East Dean next to the pub offers excellent cakes and coffee.
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A TOUCH OF KO SAMUI IN HOVE
IRON DUKE
THE IRON DUKE, Hotel, Pub & Thai Dining, 3 Waterloo Street, Hove Tel: 01273 734806 Many pubs and bars now serve Thai food but don't seem to get it quite right. The Iron Duke, however, now offer an extensive selection of Thai dishes, and on our visit we found that they’ve pitched everything perfectly and were serving great Thai food. The prices are very competitive, the choices of traditional dishes are varied ranging from mild to very spicy and the quality of the food generally is top notch and certainly well worth checking out. The Iron Duke is a traditional local bar, nothing pretentious, just off the seafront in Hove, round the corner from Embassy Court. It’s the bar the audience for concerts by both 'Actually' choirs patronise and boasts a mixed clientele ranging from builders to the classical music crowd. For our starters we tried the Tom Kha Gai sweet and sour soup (£5.50), cooked with chicken, galangal and coconut milk, not too spicy but delicious, followed by Khanom Jeep, steamed pork and prawn dumpling (£5.50) with water chestnut and soy sauce which were tasty and fat free. In fact, I think they were the nicest dumplings that have ever passed my lips! We finished our starters with Kung Sarong, king prawns wrapped in rice paper, (£5.50) with a sweet chilli dip, which were very acceptable. Most of the starters on the menu were priced at either £5.20 or £5.50 except the Iron Duke Platter (£9.95) which serves two people and includes prawn rolls, tempura vegetables, Kanom Pang Na Moo and Thai fish cakes served with sweet chilli sauce. For the main course we shared two dishes, Bet Ob Nam Peug, crispy duck in a homemade organic honey, ginger and tamarind sauce (£9.95), that was undoubtedly the finest duck dish I’ve been served in a bar. It was stunning and was served with rice and salad. The second dish was Pla Nueng Manow (£11.95), a whole steamed wild sea bass with chilli, coriander, lemon juice and salad. The presentation of the fish was a work of art and the flavour was spot on. Once again as good a dish as I have tasted in any restaurant. My only little niggle was the fish was a little on the small side. All dishes at The Iron Duke are prepared without the use of MSG, which really makes a difference to the taste and I personally find, makes sleeping later in the evening much easier. Many of the standard dishes offered come with vegetarian options and are served with boiled rice or noodles. There are a large range of curries, noodle dishes and dishes cooked in the WOK at £7.95; too many to mention here, but I will be returning to sample them very soon. Lunch is served Mon–Sat from noon–3pm and from 6–10.30pm in the evening. A take away service is also available. Service was attentive and polite and all in all this was quite a find. A quick visit, a lasting memory. James Ledward
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PICS FROM A-BAR
JANUARY
LISTINGS
A-BAR
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is New Year’s Day with light snacks, open from noon. Fri (25) is CABARET with Davina Sparkle at 10pm. REGULARS: Wed & Thur are cocktail nights from 9pm; buy one get the other half price. Thur is QUIZ NIGHT with a special menu during the quiz from 8pm. Fri & Sat is Pre-Club with drink promos, including shots from £2. FOOD: Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat noon–7pm; Tue noon–7pm & then curry & pint £8.50 7–9pm; Thur noon–10pm; Sun roasts served noon–5pm, book a table by calling 01273 696691. DRINK DEALS: Mon–Fri bottle house red or white wine £9; double up on your spirits (Smirnoff, Bells, Gordons Gin & Morgan’s Spice) for an extra £1.50, all day every day; Mon–Thur 5–9pm selected pints, single spirits & splash £2.50. OPEN: A-Bar offers unrivalled sea view, large heated smoking terrace and all big sport events. Sauna closed. www.amsterdam.co.uk
MONDAY 31 DEC A-BAR New Year’s Eve Party; bar food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls on Top New Year’s Eve Party: DJs Kelly Lloyd, Smithy, Fifilicious & Alpha, free entry 8pm -6am; open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2013: DJs Peter Castle, Ben Castle & Claire Fuller over 2 floors 9pm -5am; entry £5 from 8pm BEDFORD TAVERN New Year’s Eve Uniform Party: free entry 8.30pm; open noon BULLDOG New Year’s Eve 42 Hours NonStop Party: DJ Marcia 10pm & Grant Knowles (tbc) 2am in bar; top bar karaoke 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS New Year’s Eve Party: free entry; open noon CHARLES ST New Year’s Eve Girls Next Door v Boys In The Bar Masked Ball: 2 dance zones, DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up in the club & DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy in the bar till 5am; entry free b4 10pm/£6 b4 midnight/£8 after or £6 Qjumpers available from the bar; food noon8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST New Year’s Eve Rocky Horror Fancy Dress Party: games, raffle, buffet & prizes 8pm-2am
DR BRIGHTONS The Great New Year’s Eve Black & White Masquerade: DJ Tony B, black & white dresscode 9pm-4am; open 1pm ENVY New Year’s Eve Girls Next Door v Boys In The Bar Masked Ball: 2 dance zones, DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up in the club; DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy in the bar till 5am; entry free b4 10pm/£6 b4 midnight/£8 after or £6 Qjumpers available from the bar FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB New Year’s Eve Countdown Party: DJ Sean Quinn 10pm LEGENDS BAR New Year’s Eve Countdown to 2013: DJs Peter Castle, Ben Castle & Claire Fuller over 2 floors, entry £5 from 8pm; open 11-5am MARINE TAVERN open noon-2/3am POISON IVY NYE Party: Spice & special guests, karaoke, free food, complimentary champers at midnight, free entry with name on guest list; open 11am-2am QUEEN’S ARMS NYE cabaret: Drag With No Name & party with DJ Kamp Kevin & host Candi Rell + poppers & streamers 8pm3am; entry £7.50 b4 Dec 10, £10 after; open noon REGENCY TAVERN New Year’s Eve: food
noon-6pm; Bishops & Tarts Party: free entry 8pm; open noon-late REVENGE New Year’s Party: DJs King K, Alex Baker, Lee Harris, Trick, Fifilicious, Missy B, pyrotechnics & sparklers 9pm6am; free entry b4 10pm/£10 after SUBLINE New Year’s Party: tickets available from the bar 9pm-4am ZONE New Year’s Eve Party: hostess Carrie O’Kay, raffle, glass of bubbles, free entry till 3am; open 10am TUESDAY 1 A-BAR New Year’s Day Recovery: light snacks, no kitchen noon BAR REVENGE New Year’s Karaoke Unplugged: DJ Alpha & hostess AJ 8pm; open noon
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BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS NYE Recovery Party: DJ Peter Castle 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Games Galore; open noon BULLDOG 42 Hours Non-Stop Party: DJ Lee 10pm CAMELFORD ARMS Hangover Party; open noon CHARLES ST open 5pm 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS New Year’s Day Recovery; open 1pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR New Year’s Day Bank Holiday Cabaret: Lola Lasagne 3.30pm; open 11am
REGULARS: Wed (2) is BEARS NIGHT for bears, cubs and their admirers; drink offers, club music at 7pm. Wed (9) is NAKED all day, no towels to be worn. Wed (16) is mandatory UNDERWEAR NIGHT, thongs, briefs, speedos, at 7pm. Wed (23) is NAKED NIGHT, no towels to be worn, at 7pm. DRINK DEALS: The Brighton Sauna runs a licensed bar 7 days a week; Sun–Thur 11–1am and Fri & Sat 11–2am. OPEN: For future listings visit: www.thebrightonsauna.com
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LIZZY DRIP (25)
DRAG WITH NO NAME (11)
PICS FROM THE BULLDOG
BULLDOG
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Fri CABARET is in the karaoke bar at midnight: Rose Garden (4), Drag With No Name (11), Sally Vate (18), Lizzy Drip (25); DJs Simon Blanch/Grant Knowles are downstairs at 10pm. REGULARS: Sat is with DJ V John at 10pm, DJ Lil Alex at 3am, and karaoke upstairs at 10pm. Sun is with DJ Grant Knowles at 6pm, KARAOKE is upstairs at 9pm. Mon is DJ Marcia’s GLITTER BALl with 1970s/80s tunes at 10pm. Tue is with DJ Lee at 10pm. Wed is RED LIGHT RUSH with DJ Marcia and £1.50 drinks when music vid is played at 10pm. Thur is Release with DJ Grant Knowles at 10pm. DRINK DEALS: Mon–Thur 2–8pm & 10pm–midnight; Fri 2–8pm; Sat 8pm–midnight; Sun all day. Drinks include: pints from £1.95, double spirit & mixer from £2.30, bottles from £1.85 (Terms & conditions apply). OPEN: daily from 11am–very late. www.bulldogbrighton.com
MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Quiz 9pm; open noon POISON IVY Bar 150, karaoke & Misty Lee’s Blind Date 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS New Year Hangover Karaoke Party 7pm-midnight REVENGE Supersonic: DJs Trick & Picadilly Boy 11pm REGENCY TAVERN New Year’s Day: food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon-11pm ZONE open 10am WEDNESDAY 2 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Midweek Mash-Up: DJ Lee Harris 10pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BRIGHTON SAUNA Bears Night: bears, cubs & their admirers, licensed bar 7pm BULLDOG Red Light Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open 12
112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Cocktail Clinic; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Sandy Crack’s Big Balls Bingo 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Barbara Fella’s Karaoke & In It To Win It: win £100 bar tab 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Candi’s Capers’ karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon SUBLINE closed ZONE Sofa So Good: board games, Wii, films & more 7pm; open 11am THURSDAY 3 A-BAR food noon-10pm; Quiz: special food menu 8pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls On Top Warm-Up: DJ Kelly L 9pm; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN Thur Social; open noon BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant Knowles 10pm; open 11am
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PICS FROM THE CAMELFORD ARMS
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LISTINGS
CAMELFORD ARMS
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is the New Year’s Hangover Party with bloody marys and meal deals. REGULARS: Sun (6 & 20) is the BEAR BASH at 5pm. Thur is the BIG CASH QUIZ at 9pm. The FRIDAY CLUB is at 6pm. FOOD: home-cooked menu served Mon–Wed noon–3pm & 6–9pm with selected meal & a drink £7.95; Thur & Fri noon–3pm & 6–9pm; Sat noon–7pm; Sunday roasts & selected menu served noon–till gone! OPEN: daily from noon. The Camelford is the most dog-friendly pub in town and has open fires, perfect for those cold winter nights. www.camelfordarms.com
CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz Night 9pm; food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Thirsty Thur; open 3pm ENVY Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY cabaret: Benji O 9pm; Misty Lee’s karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Pasty Cline’s karaoke party 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Girls On Top: DJs Smithy, Fifi, Missy B, Alpha, Cheeks Du Rhythm 10.30pm SUBLINE Leathered 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE Rachel’s Thrifty Thur: karaoke, videos & Wii 8pm; open 10am
FRIDAY 4 A-BAR Pre-club music; food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Shameless Warm-Up: DJ Alpha 9pm; open noon-6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, then DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Krazy Kamikaze Karaoke 8.30pm; open noon BULLDOG DJs Simon Blanch/Grant Knowles 10pm; karaoke bar cabaret: Rose Garden midnight; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; Friday Club 6pm; open noon CHARLES ST Fruity Fri Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm; food noon-7.45pm 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Funky Fri: DJs Nick Hirst or Wayne 9pm; open 1pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Thank Funk It’s Fri 10.30pm LEGENDS BAR Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, promo boys, free champers for early birds, free bottle of champers for birthdays 9pm; DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm; food noon7pm; open 11am
MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY camp disco, video bar & Spice’s Karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Camp Attack: DJs Kamp Kevin & Andy B + karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm; open 11am REVENGE Shameless: DJs Alex Baker, Smithy & Missy B , win £50 bar tab 10.30pm SUBLINE Bear Ball: DJ Screwpulous & dancing bears 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE cabaret: tba 9.30pm; open 10am
Swollocks’ karaoke till midnight; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Les Be Friends 4.30pm; guest host karaoke 6pm; Sissy & Kamp Kevin’s Sat Night Sin Bin: karaoke, tunes & games 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-6pm; open 11am REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free: DJs Alex Baker, Trick, King K & guests 10.30pm SUBLINE The Furnace 9pm VAVAVOOM open 6pm ZONE cabaret: Sally Vate 9.30pm; open 10am
SATURDAY 5 A-BAR food noon-7pm; Pre-Club Music; open noon BAR REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free Warm-Up: DJ Fifilicious 9pm; open noon6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Lee Harris 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ V John 10pm; DJ Lil Alex 3am; karaoke 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-7pm; open noon CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: allmale DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy on rotation 9pm; food noon-7.45pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Sat: DJ Tony B 9pm; open 1pm ENVY Girls Next Door: DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up 10pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Old Skool Sat: DJ Sean Quinn 10pm LEGENDS BAR Pre-Club DJs 7pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY afternoon karaoke & Betty
SUNDAY 6 A-BAR Sun lunch: bookings 01273 696691 noon-5pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Open Mic 2pm; Unsigned & Fabulous 4pm; Karaoke Queens: LouBag & Smithy 8pm; open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Sun roasts noon5pm; Piano Bingo 5pm; open noon BULLDOG DJ Grant Knowles 6pm; karaoke 9pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Sun roasts & selected menu noon-till gone; Bear Bash 5pm; open noon CHARLES ST cabaret: Tammy Twinkle 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate & roll over jackpot 8.30pm; Sun lunch noon7pm 112 CHURCH ST Richard’s Sun Roast noon-late; open noon DR BRIGHTONS Hangover Therapy; open 1pm FUN FAIR CLUB BodyShakers: tea dance with DJs Steven Geller, Steve B & guests 6pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Lucinda Lashes 3.15pm; open 11am
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PICS FROM CHARLES STREET + ENVY
JANUARY
LISTINGS
CHARLES STREET BAR
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Sun CABARET at 7.30pm: Tammy Twinkle (6), Davina Sparkle (13), Sandra (20), Mrs Moore (27); Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo with Sally Vate and a rolling jackpot follows at 8.30pm. REGULARS: Sat is THE BOYS IN THE BOY with an all-male DJ line-up including Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles & Leeroy on rotation at 9pm, free entry! Thur is MAD COW over two-floors with hostess Miss Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & Leeroy in the bar playing commercial dance, DJ Ruby Roo in the club playing chart & pop favourites at 8pm, drinks from £1, entry £1 b4 10pm, £2 after. Fruity Friday Fix is with DJ Leeroy spinning the best in dance & funky house at 9pm; plus discounted cocktails from 9pm–close, free entry. FOOD: Check out the brand new menu with a new range of small plates to share. 2-4-1 deals: all homemade pizzas on Wed. Served: Mon–Sat noon–8pm; Sunday Lunch: home roast beef, chicken or veggie served noon–7pm, £6.95. DRINK DEALS: All drinks half price Mon–Sat from 5–9pm, till 8pm on Thur, on Sun after the show till close. All deals excl champers, cocktails & not in conjunction with other offers. January sale: pint of Kronenbourg £1.95, double Smirnoff & gun mixer £2.75, bottle of house wine £7.95, classic burger & chips £2.99 all day every day. OPEN: daily from noon. Tue (1), open from 5pm for New Year’s Day, no food! www.charles-street.com MARINE TAVERN open 1pm POISON IVY 12 Hour Non-Stop Karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Peggy Wessex 6pm; Kitty Litter 9.30pm; karaoke; open 12 REGENCY TAVERN Sun roast noon5pm; Piano Bar 1.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Come in Your Pants: DJ N.U.D.E, underwear party 9pm ZONE Carrie O’Kay’s karaoke 4pm; open 10am MONDAY 7 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Quiz with Liz 8.30pm; DJ Picadilly till midnight; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon
CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Medication Mon; open 3pm ENVY Studio 150: NUS night 10.30pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Tammy’s Street Date 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Spice’s £100 Cash Karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Kamp Kevin’s U Choose Youtube & karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon ZONE Manic Mon 7pm; open 10am TUESDAY 8 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; curry & pint night 7-9pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Karaoke Unplugged: DJ Alpha & hostess AJ 8pm; open noon
ENVY @ CHARLES ST
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Sat is GIRLS NEXT DOOR with DJ Dulcie Danger & an all-girl line-up at 10pm; £2 drinks all night, entry free b4 11.15pm/£3 b4 midnight/£5 b4 1am/£6 after or NUS £3 all night. REGULARS: Mon is the STUDIO 150 student night with singles or bottles for £1.50 all night, entry £1.50. Thur is MAD COW over two-floors with hostess Miss Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & Leeroy in the bar playing commercial dance, DJ Ruby Roo in the club playing chart & pop favourites at 8pm, drinks from £1, entry £1 b4 10pm, £2 after. OPEN: www.charles-street.com
BEDFORD TAVERN Games Galore; open noon BULLDOG DJ Lee 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Twisted Tue; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Quiz 9pm; open noon POISON IVY Bar 150, karaoke & Misty Lee’s Blind Date 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Skint: DJ & karaoke; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Supersonic: DJ Trick & Picadilly Boy 11pm ZONE U Say We Play 7pm; open 10am WEDNESDAY 9 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Midweek Mash-Up: DJ Lee Harris 10pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon
BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Day: naked only, no towels 10-1am BULLDOG Red Light Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Cocktail Clinic; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Sandy Crack’s Big Balls Bingo 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Barbara Fella’s Karaoke & In It To Win It: win £100 bar tab 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Candi’s Capers’ karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Backlash: retro night 9pm ZONE Sofa So Good: board games, Wii, films & more 7pm; open 10am THURSDAY 10 A-BAR food noon-10pm; Quiz: special food menu 8pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls On Top Warm-Up: DJ Kelly L 9pm; open noon
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JANUARY
LISTINGS
BEDFORD TAVERN Thur Social; open 12 BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant Knowles 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz Night 9pm; food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Thirsty Thur; open 3pm ENVY Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY cabaret: Vivienne Lyndsey 9pm; Misty Lee’s karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Pasty Cline’s karaoke party 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Girls On Top: DJs Smithy, Fifi, Missy B, Alpha, Cheeks Du Rhythm + win Rihanna tickets 10.30pm SUBLINE Leathered 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE Rachel’s Thrifty Thur: karaoke, videos & Wii 8pm; open 10am FRIDAY 11 A-BAR Pre-club music; food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Shameless Warm-Up: DJ Alpha 9pm; open noon-6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, then DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Krazy Kamikaze Karaoke 8.30pm; open noon BULLDOG DJs Simon Blanch/Grant Knowles 10pm; karaoke bar cabaret: Drag With No Name midnight; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; Friday Club 6pm; open noon CHARLES ST Fruity Fri Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm; food noon-7.45pm
FUNKY FISH
112 CHURCH ST cabaret: Krissie DuCann 9pm; open noon DR BRIGHTONS Funky Fri: DJs Nick Hirst or Wayne 9pm; open 1pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Thank Funk It’s Fri 10.30pm LEGENDS BAR Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, promo boys, free champers for early birds, free bottle of champers for birthdays 9pm; DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm; food noon7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY camp disco, video bar & Spice’s Karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Camp Attack: DJs Kamp Kevin & Andy B + karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm; open 11am REVENGE Shameless: DJs Alex Baker, Smithy & Missy B , win £50 bar tab 10.30pm SUBLINE Bear Ball: DJ Screwpulous & dancing bears 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE cabaret: Stone & Street 9pm; open 10am SATURDAY 12 A-BAR food noon-7pm; Pre-Club Music; open noon BAR REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free Warm-Up: DJ Fifilicious 9pm; open noon6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ V John 10pm; DJ Lil Alex 3am; karaoke 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-7pm; open noon CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: allmale DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy on rotation 9pm; food noon-7.45pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Sat Charles’ Birthday Party: DJ Tony B 9pm; open 1pm
REGULARS: THANK FUNK IT’S FRIDAY with funk/soul/Motown & disco at 10.30pm, free entry. OLD SKOOL SATURDAY is with DJ Sean Quinn at 10pm, entry £5. OPEN: THE FUNKY FISH BAR is open from noon every day. www.funkyfishclub.co.uk
DR BRIGHTONS
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is New Year Hangover Therapy with all day happy hours, opens 1pm. Sat (12) is CHARLES’ BIRTHDAY PARTY with DJ Tony B at 9pm. REGULARS: Funky Friday with DJs Nick Hirst or Wayne is at 9pm, free entry. SEXY SATURDAY with DJ Tony B, Nick Hirst (26), is at 9pm, free entry. DRINK DEALS: from Sun–Thur all day and Fri & Sat from 1–7pm: small Smirnoff & mixer £2.85, large £3.85, pints of Fosters £3 and large wine £4. Cocktails are two for £11 from Sun–Thur. Free game of pool every day with every round of drinks during happy hour. OPEN: Mon–Thur 3pm–midnight; Fri & Sat 1pm–2am; Sun 1pm–midnight. www.doctorbrightons.co.uk
ENVY Girls Next Door: DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up 10pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Old Skool Sat: DJ Sean Quinn 10pm LEGENDS BAR Pre-Club DJs 7pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY afternoon karaoke & Betty Swollocks’ karaoke till midnight; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Auntie Robbie 4.30pm; guest host karaoke 6pm; Sissy & Kamp Kevin’s Sat Night Sin Bin: karaoke, tunes & games 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-6pm; open 11am REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free: DJs Alex Baker, Trick, King K & guests 10.30pm SUBLINE The Furnace 9pm VAVAVOOM open 6pm ZONE cabaret: Tammy Twinkle 9.30pm; open 10am
SUNDAY 13 A-BAR Sun lunch: bookings 01273 696691 noon-5pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Open Mic 2pm; Unsigned & Fabulous 4pm; Karaoke Queens: LouBag & Smithy 8pm; open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Sun roasts noon5pm; Piano Bingo 5pm; open noon BULLDOG DJ Grant Knowles 6pm; karaoke 9pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Sun roasts & selected menu noon-till gone; open noon CHARLES ST cabaret: Davina Sparkle 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate & roll over jackpot 8.30pm; Sun lunch noon-7pm 112 CHURCH ST Richard’s Sun Roast noon-late; open noon DR BRIGHTONS Hangover Therapy; open 1pm LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Son of a Tutu 3.15pm; open 11am
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JANUARY
LISTINGS
LEGENDS BAR
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is New Year’s Day Bank Holiday CABARET with Lola Lasagne at 3.30pm. REGULARS: Mon is Tammy’s STREET DATE at 9.30pm. Wed is Sandy Crack’s BIG BALLS BINGO at 9.30pm. FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE with Lady La Rue over 2 floors, DJ Peter Castle, promo boys, £1.50 shots all night, a free bottle of champers if it’s your birthday from 9pm. Pre-Club DJ sounds Sat at 7pm. Sun CABARET at 3.15pm: Lucinda Lashes (6), Son of a Tutu (13), Lola Lasagne (20) and Lady Imelda (27). FOOD: Enjoy a big homemade pie this winter, served noon–7pm Mon–Sat. WINTER PROMOS: Mon–Thur 5–9pm drinks from £2, pints £2.50. OPEN: daily from 11am–5am. Heated smoking area, free entry and all day sun-terrace. www.legendsbrighton.com
MARINE TAVERN open 1pm POISON IVY 12 Hour Non-Stop Karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Miss Penny 6pm; Fabulous Flo 9.30pm; karaoke; open noon REGENCY TAVERN Sun roast noon5pm; Piano Bar 1.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Come in Your Pants: DJ N.U.D.E, underwear party 9pm ZONE Pamper Pooch Party: doggy treats, clothes & advice 3pm; open 10am MONDAY 14 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Quiz with Liz 8.30pm; DJ Picadilly till midnight; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 12-3pm & 6-9pm; open 12 CHARLES ST food 12-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Medication Mon; open 3pm ENVY Studio 150: Student night 10.30pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Tammy’s Street Date 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am
MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Spice’s £100 Cash Karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Kamp Kevin’s U Choose Youtube & karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon ZONE Manic Mon 7pm; open 10am TUESDAY 15 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; curry & pint night 7-9pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Karaoke Unplugged: DJ Alpha & hostess AJ 8pm; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN Games Galore; open noon BULLDOG DJ Lee 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Twisted Tue; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Quiz 9pm; open noon POISON IVY Bar 150, karaoke & Misty Lee’s Blind Date 7pm; open 11am
LEGENDS BASEMENT CLUB
FREE ENTRY: to the Basement Club every day (excl New Year’s Eve). ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is The New Year’s Recovery Party with DJ Peter Castle playing recent/classic pop tracks. REGULARS: Wed is MIDWEEK MASH-UP with DJ Lee Harris spinning a mix of latest chart tracks and anthems, £2 drinks all night, £1.50 shots. FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE with Lady La Rue over 2 floors, DJ Peter Castle, promo boys, £1.50 shots all night and a free bottle of champers if it’s your birthday from 9pm. Sat is FUSION with DJ Peter Castle’s house & chart sounds. Sat (5) is with DJ Lee Harris. Sun is POP!CANDY with DJ Claire Fuller’s recent & classic pop tracks. DRINK DEALS: drinks from £2 every Sun & Wed. OPEN: Fri–Sun 11pm & Wed 10pm. Closed Mon, Tue & Thur. Legends will host your party from £150, call Matt on 01273 624462 for more info. www.legendsbrighton.com QUEEN’S ARMS Skint: DJ & karaoke; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Supersonic: DJ Trick & Picadilly Boy 11pm ZONE Scratch Night: for comics, singers, musicians, drag, writers 7pm; open 10am WEDNESDAY 16 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE open noon
BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Midweek Mash-Up: DJ Lee Harris 10pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BRIGHTON SAUNA Underwear Night: licensed bar 7pm BULLDOG Red Light Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 12-3pm & 6-9pm; open 12 CHARLES ST food 12-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Cocktail Clinic; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon
PICS FROM MARINE TAVERN
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LISTINGS
MARINE TAVERN
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue is NAT’S QUIZ at 9pm. DRINK DEALS: Wed & Thur 7–11pm: pints of Carlsberg & Stowford Press £3, plus buy a single spirit and get the mixer free. OPEN: Mon–Sat from noon, Sun from 1pm.
LEGENDS BAR Sandy Crack’s Big Balls Bingo 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Barbara Fella’s Karaoke & In It To Win It: win £100 bar tab 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Candi’s Capers’ karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Backlash: retro night 9pm ZONE Sofa So Good: board games, Wii, films & more 7pm; open 10am THURSDAY 17 A-BAR food noon-10pm; Quiz: special food menu 8pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls On Top Warm-Up: DJ Kelly L 9pm; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN Thur Social; open 12 BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant Knowles 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz Night 9pm; food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Thirsty Thur; open 3pm
ENVY Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY cabaret: Wilma Fingadoo 9pm; Misty Lee’s karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Pasty Cline’s karaoke party 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Girls On Top: DJs Smithy, Fifi, Missy B, Alpha, Cheeks Du Rhythm 10.30pm SUBLINE Leathered 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE Rachel’s Thrifty Thur: karaoke, videos & Wii 8pm; open 10am FRIDAY 18 A-BAR Pre-club music; food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Shameless Warm-Up: DJ Alpha 9pm; open noon-6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, then DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm
BEDFORD TAVERN Krazy Kamikaze Karaoke 8.30pm; open noon BULLDOG DJs Simon Blanch/Grant Knowles 10pm; karaoke bar cabaret: Sally Vate midnight; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; Friday Club 6pm; open noon CHARLES ST Fruity Fri Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm; food noon-7.45pm 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Funky Fri: DJs Nick Hirst or Wayne 9pm; open 1pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Thank Funk It’s Fri 10.30pm LEGENDS BAR Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, promo boys, free champers for early birds, free
bottle of champers for birthdays 9pm; DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm; food noon7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY camp disco, video bar & Spice’s Karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Camp Attack: DJs Kamp Kevin & Andy B + karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open 11am REVENGE Shameless: DJs Alex Baker, Smithy & Missy B, win £50 bar tab 10.30pm SUBLINE Bear Ball: DJ Screwpulous & dancing bears 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE cabaret: Gilly Bee 9.30pm; open 10am
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PICS FROM POISON IVY + QUEENS ARMS
JANUARY
LISTINGS
POISON IVY
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Thur CABARET at 9pm: Benji O (3), Vivienne Lyndsey (10), Wilma Fingadoo (17), Baga Chipz (24) and Scarlet Diamante (31). REGULARS: KARAOKE & entertainment 7 nights a week: Sun is 12 Hour NonStop on; Mon is Spice’s £100 Cash Karaoke; Tue is Bar 150 & Misty Lee’s BLIND DATE SHOW; Wed Barbara Fella & IN IT TO WIN IT £100 bar tab; Thur is Misty Lee; Fri is Spice & camp disco; Sat afternoon karaoke then Betty Swollocks till midnight. DRINK DEALS: all day & night on Sun & Mon; £1 shots every day, including the new chocolate vodka shots (vodka Mars Bar, Crunchie, Galaxy & skittles). OPEN: daily from 11am. www.thepoisonivy.co.uk
SATURDAY 19 A-BAR food noon-7pm; Pre-Club Music; open noon BAR REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free warm-up: DJ Fifilicious 9pm; open 12-6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ V John 10pm; DJ Lil Alex 3am; karaoke 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-7pm; open noon CHARLES ST Boys In The Bar: all-male DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy on rotation 9pm; food 12-7.45pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Sat: DJ Tony B 9pm; open 1pm ENVY Girls Next Door: DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up 10pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon FUNKYFISH CLUB Old Skool Sat: DJ Sean Quinn 10pm LEGENDS BAR Pre-Club DJs 7pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY afternoon karaoke & Betty Swollocks’ karaoke till midnight; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Marina Port & guests 4.30pm; guest host karaoke 6pm; Sissy & Kamp Kevin’s Sat Night Sin Bin: karaoke, tunes & games 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-6pm; open 11am REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free: DJs Alex Baker, Trick, King K & guests 10.30pm SUBLINE The Furnace 9pm VAVAVOOM open 6pm ZONE cabaret: Sally Vate 9.30pm; open 10am SUNDAY 20 A-BAR Sunday lunch: bookings 01273 696691 noon-5pm; open noon
BAR REVENGE Open Mic 2pm; Unsigned & Fabulous 4pm; Karaoke Queens: LouBag & Smithy 8pm; open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Sun roasts noon5pm; Piano Bingo 5pm; open noon BULLDOG DJ Grant Knowles 6pm; karaoke 9pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Sunday roasts & selected menu noon-till gone; Bear Bash 5pm; open noon CHARLES ST cabaret: Sandra 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate & roll over jackpot 8.30pm; Sunday lunch 12-7pm 112 CHURCH ST Richard’s Sunday Roast noon-late; open noon
DR BRIGHTONS Hangover Therapy; open 1pm FUN FAIR CLUB BodyShakers: tea dance with DJs Steven Geller, Steve B & guests 6pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Lola Lasagne 3.15pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open 1pm POISON IVY 12 Hour Non-Stop Karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Mzz Kimberley 6pm; Banji Official 9.30pm; karaoke; open 12 REGENCY TAVERN Sunday roast noon5pm; Piano Bar 1.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Come in Your Pants: DJ N.U.D.E, underwear party 9pm ZONE Carrie O’Kay’s karaoke 4pm; open 10am
QUEENS ARMS
MONDAY 21 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Quiz with Liz 8.30pm; DJ Picadilly till midnight; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 12-3pm & 6-9pm; open 12 CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Medication Mon; open 3pm ENVY Studio 150: NUS night 10pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Tammy’s Street Date 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Tue (1) is New Year’s Hangover Karaoke at 7pm. REGULARS: Mon is Kamp Kevin’s YOU CHOOSE YOUTUBE with all your favourite videos & karaoke at 9pm. Tue is SKINT with DJ, KARAOKE & up to six drinks for £10. Thur is Pasty Cline’s KARAOKE at 9pm. Fri is CAMP ATTACK with DJs Andy B, Kamp Kevin, 60s/70s/80s/90s/00s tunes & karaoke at 9pm. Sat is non-stop entertainment from 4.30pm and Sun is double CABARET at 6pm & 9.45pm; see listings for line-up. OPEN: daily from noon.
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I POISON IVY Spice’s £100 Cash Karaoke 7pm; open 11am I QUEEN’S ARMS Kamp Kevin’s U Choose Youtube & karaoke 9pm; open noon I REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon I ZONE Manic Mon 7pm; open 10am TUESDAY 22 I A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; curry & pint night 7-9pm; open noon I BAR REVENGE Karaoke Unplugged: DJ Alpha & hostess AJ 8pm; open noon I BEDFORD TAVERN Games Galore; open noon I BULLDOG DJ Lee 10pm; open 11am I CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon I CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon I 112 CHURCH ST open noon I DR BRIGHTONS Twisted Tue; open 3pm I FUNKYFISH BAR open noon I LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am
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PICS FROM BAR REVENGE + REVENGE
JANUARY
LISTINGS
BAR REVENGE
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: SUNDAY SESSIONS with Open Mic at 2pm, Unsigned & Fabulous with the best up-and-coming acts live at 4pm, to enter email harry@revenge.co.uk, then it’s KARAOKE QUEENS with LouBag & Smithy at 8pm. REGULARS: Mon is QUIZ WITH LIZ with cash and boozy prizes at 8.30pm followed by DJ Piccadilly till midnight. Tue is KARAOKE UNPLUGGED with DJ Alpha & AJ at 8pm. Thur is the Girls on Top Official Warm-Up with DJ Kelly L at 9pm. Fri is the Shameless Warm-Up with DJ Alpha at 9pm. Sat is the F@#ck Me! It’s Still Free Warm-Up with DJ Fifilicious at 9pm. DRINK DEALS: 2-4-1 cocktails Thur/Fri/Sun 5–9pm; drinks £1.99 Mon–Wed; from £1.50 Thur after 7pm; from £2.49 Fri–Sun; Jagerbombs £1.99 on Sat. OPEN: daily from noon–2am & till 6am on Fri & Sat. Revenge discount passes: Thur/Fri/Sat. www.revenge.co.uk
MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Quiz 9pm; open noon POISON IVY Bar 150, karaoke & Misty Lee’s Blind Date 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Skint: DJ & karaoke; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Supersonic: DJ Trick & Picadilly Boy 11pm ZONE TransAction: a night for TV/CD/TS/TG people & their admirers, dressing rooms & discretion assured 7pm; open 10am WEDNESDAY 23 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Midweek Mash-Up: DJ Lee Harris 10pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon BRIGHTON SAUNA Naked Night: naked only, no towels, licensed bar 7pm BULLDOG Red Light Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon
CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open 12 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Cocktail Clinic; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Sandy Crack’s Big Balls Bingo 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Barbara Fella’s Karaoke & In It To Win It: win £100 bar tab 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Candi’s Capers’ karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Backlash: retro night 9pm ZONE Sofa So Good: board games, Wii, films & more 7pm; open 10am THURSDAY 24 A-BAR food noon-10pm; Quiz: special food menu 8pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls On Top Warm-Up: DJ Kelly L 9pm; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN Thur Social; open noon BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant Knowles 10pm; open 11am
REVENGE
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Fri (25) is SHAMELESS presents Booty Luv performing their new single Black Widow & all the anthems at 1am, club opens 10.30pm, entry £5. REGULARS: Fri is SHAMELESS with DJs Alex Baker, Smithy & Missy B playing attitude-free fresh pop v guilty pleasures, drinks £2.50 b4 midnight, Jagerbombs £2.50 all night, win £50 bar tab, entry free/£5. Sat is F@#K ME! IT’S STILL FREE with DJs Alex Baker, Trick, King K & guests on rotation playing pop/urban/party/vocal house anthems, all drinks £2.50 b4 midnight, Jagerbombs £2.50 all night, double up for £1 all night, free entry b4 1am, £5 after. Tue is SUPERSONIC student night with DJs Trick & Picadilly Boy, Brighton & Sussex Uni takeovers, drinks from £1.50, spirit & mixer £2 double up for £1, entry £3 or £2 NUS. Thur is GIRLS ON TOP lesbian night with allgirl DJs Smithy, Fifilicious, Missy B, Alpha & Cheeks Du Rhythm playing chart/urban/old school/house, drinks from £1.50, entry free with pass or £3/£4. Win Rihanna tickets (10). OPEN: 10.30pm on Thur/Fri/Sat; 11pm on Tue. Free entry passes available through the week from Bar Revenge or from www.revenge.co.uk CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz Night 9pm; food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Thirsty Thur; open 3pm ENVY Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY cabaret: Baga Chipz 9pm; Misty Lee’s karaoke 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Pasty Cline’s karaoke party 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Girls On Top: DJs Smithy, Fifi, Missy B, Alpha, Cheeks Du Rhythm 10.30pm SUBLINE Leathered 9pm
VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE Rachel’s Thrifty Thur: karaoke, videos & Wii 8pm; open 10am FRIDAY 25 A-BAR cabaret: Davina Sparkle 10pm; pre-club music; food noon-7pm; open noon BAR REVENGE Shameless Warm-Up: DJ Alpha 9pm; open noon-6am BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, then DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm BEDFORD TAVERN Krazy Kamikaze Karaoke 8.30pm; open noon BULLDOG DJs Simon Blanch/Grant Knowles 10pm; karaoke bar cabaret: Lizzy Drip midnight; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; Friday Club 6pm; open noon CHARLES ST Fruity Fri Fix: DJ Leeroy 9pm; food noon-7.45pm 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Funky Fri: DJs Nick Hirst or Wayne 9pm; open 1pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon
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X FACTOR DISTRICT3
X FACTOR LUCY SPRAGGAN
X FACTOR RYLAN CLARK
LISTINGS
I FUNKYFISH CLUB Thank Funk It’s Fri 10.30pm I LEGENDS BAR Friday Night Live with LaRue: 2 floor party with Lady La Rue, promo boys, free champers for early birds, free bottle of champers for birthdays 9pm; DJ Peter Castle in the club 11pm; food noon7pm; open 11am I MARINE TAVERN open noon I POISON IVY camp disco, video bar & Spice’s Karaoke 7pm; open 11am I QUEEN’S ARMS Camp Attack: DJs Kamp Kevin & Andy B + karaoke 9pm; open noon I REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open 11am I REVENGE Shameless presents Booty Luv: single release party & live PA from Booty Luv + DJs Alex Baker, Smithy & Missy B 10.30pm I SUBLINE Bear Ball: DJ Screwpulous & dancing bears 9pm I VAVAVOOM open 7pm I ZONE karaoke night 8pm; open 10am
I ENVY Girls Next Door: DJ Dulcie Danger & all-girl line-up 10pm I FUNKYFISH BAR open noon I FUNKYFISH CLUB Old Skool Sat: DJ Sean Quinn 10pm I LEGENDS BAR Pre-Club DJs 7pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am I MARINE TAVERN open noon I POISON IVY afternoon karaoke & Betty Swollocks’ karaoke till midnight; open 11am I QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Richard Carney’s Birthday Show 4.30pm; guest host karaoke 6pm; Sissy & Kamp Kevin’s Sat Night Sin Bin: karaoke, tunes & games 9pm; open noon I REGENCY TAVERN food noon-6pm; open 11am I REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free: DJs Alex Baker, Trick, King K & guests 10.30pm I SUBLINE The Furnace 9pm I VAVAVOOM open 6pm I ZONE cabaret: Collusion 9.30pm; open 10am
SATURDAY 26 I A-BAR food noon-7pm; Pre-Club Music; open noon I BAR REVENGE F@#k Me! It’s Still Free Warm-Up: DJ Fifilicious 9pm; open noon6am I BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Fusion: DJ Peter Castle 11pm I BEDFORD TAVERN open noon I BULLDOG DJ V John 10pm; DJ Lil Alex 3am; karaoke 10pm; open 11am I CAMELFORD ARMS food noon-7pm; open noon I CHARLES ST The Boys In The Bar: allmale DJs Jonesy, Lil Alex, Grant Knowles, Leeroy on rotation 9pm; food noon-7.45pm; open noon I 112 CHURCH ST open noon I DR BRIGHTONS Sexy Sat: DJ Nick Hirst 9pm; open 1pm
SUNDAY 27 I A-BAR Sun lunch: bookings 01273 696691 noon-5pm; open noon I BAR REVENGE Open Mic 2pm; Unsigned & Fabulous 4pm; Karaoke Queens: LouBag & Smithy 8pm; open noon I BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Pop!Candy: DJ Claire Fuller 11pm I BEDFORD TAVERN Sun roasts noon5pm; Piano Bingo 5pm; open noon I BULLDOG DJ Grant Knowles 6pm; karaoke 9pm; open 11am I CAMELFORD ARMS Sun roasts & selected menu noon-till gone; open noon I CHARLES ST cabaret: Mrs Moore 7.30pm; Tranny Rock & Roll Bingo: Sally Vate & roll over jackpot 8.30pm; Sun lunch noon-7pm I 112 CHURCH ST Richard’s Sun Roast noon-late; open noon
I DR BRIGHTONS Hangover Therapy; open 1pm I FUN FAIR CLUB BodyShakers: tea dance with DJs Steven Geller, Steve B & guests 6pm I FUNKYFISH BAR open noon I LEGENDS BAR cabaret: Lady Imelda 3.15pm; open 11am I MARINE TAVERN open 1pm I POISON IVY 12 Hour Non-Stop Karaoke; open 11am I QUEEN’S ARMS cabaret: Son of a Tutu 6pm; Drag With No Name 9.30pm; karaoke; open noon I REGENCY TAVERN Sun roast noon5pm; Piano Bar 1.30pm; open noon I SUBLINE Come in Your Pants: DJ N.U.D.E, underwear party 9pm I ZONE Carrie O’Kay’s karaoke 4pm; open 10am MONDAY 28 I A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; open noon I BAR REVENGE Quiz with Liz 8.30pm; DJ Picadilly till midnight; open noon I BEDFORD TAVERN open noon
I BULLDOG DJ Marcia’s Glitter Ball 10pm; open 11am I CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon I CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon I 112 CHURCH ST open noon I DR BRIGHTONS Medication Mon; open 3pm I ENVY Studio 150: student night 10pm I FUNKYFISH BAR open noon I LEGENDS BAR Tammy’s Street Date 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am I MARINE TAVERN open noon I POISON IVY Spice’s £100 Cash Karaoke 7pm; open 11am I QUEEN’S ARMS Kamp Kevin’s U Choose Youtube & karaoke 9pm; open noon I REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon I ZONE Manic Mon 7pm; open 10am TUESDAY 29 I A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; curry & pint night 7-9pm; open noon
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JANUARY
LISTINGS
ZONE
ONE FOR THE DAIRY: Sun (13) is PAMPER POOCH PARTY with doggy treats, advice and doggy clothes swap at 3pm. REGULARS: Tue (1), open 10am. Tue (15) is SCRATCH NIGHT comics/singers/drag musicians/writers try out material 7pm. Tue (22) is TRANSACTION for TV/CD/TS/TG & admirers 7pm; friendly staff, drink deals, dressing rooms, discretion assured. Wed is SOFA SO GOOD with board games/Wii/films at 7pm. Look out for future PJ parties! Rachel’s THRIFTY THURSDAY drink promos, Wii, karaoke, videos at 8pm. Fri CABARET at 9.30pm: tba (4), Stone & Street (11) and Gilly Bee (18). Fri (25) is KARAOKE camp sing-alongs 8pm. Sat CABARET at 9.30pm: Sally Vate (5, 19), Tammy Twinkle (12) and Collusion (26). Sun is Carrie O’Kay’s Karaoke at 4pm. OPEN: daily from 10am.
SUBLINE
REGULARS: Wed is BACKLASH retro tunes and prices, including selected drinks £3 all night for members. Thur is LEATHERED with free lockers. Fri is BEAR BALL with DJ Screwpulous, dancing bears, £3 drinks, entry free for members till 11pm, £3 after. Sat is THE FURNACE with £3 drinks, free entry for members till 11pm, £3 after. Sun is COME IN YOUR PANTS underwear party with DJ N.U.D.E. DRINK DEALS: selected drinks £3 all night for members Wed, £3 drinks Fri & Sat. OPEN: Fri & Sat from 9pm–4am, Sun from 8pm–2am, Wed & Thur from 9pm–1.30am. Closed New Year’s Day (2), Wed (2), Mon & Tue. www.subline-brighton.com BAR REVENGE Karaoke Unplugged: DJ Alpha & hostess AJ 8pm; open noon BEDFORD TAVERN Games Galore; open noon BULLDOG DJ Lee 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Twisted Tue; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN Nat’s Quiz 9pm; open noon
POISON IVY Bar 150, karaoke & Misty Lee’s Blind Date 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Skint: DJ & karaoke; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Supersonic: DJ Trick & Picadilly Boy 11pm ZONE U Say We Play 7pm; open 10am WEDNESDAY 30 A-BAR bar food noon-7pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE open noon BASEMENT CLUB@LEGENDS Midweek Mash-Up: DJ Lee Harris 10pm BEDFORD TAVERN open noon
BULLDOG Red Light Rush: DJ Marcia 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS selected meal & free drink £7.95 noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST food noon-8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Cocktail Clinic; open 3pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR Sandy Crack’s Big Balls Bingo 9.30pm; food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY Barbara Fella’s Karaoke & In It To Win It: win £100 bar tab 7pm; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Candi’s Capers’ karaoke 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon SUBLINE Backlash: retro night 9pm ZONE Sofa So Good: board games, Wii, films & more 7pm; open 10am THURSDAY 31 A-BAR food noon-10pm; Quiz: special food menu 8pm; cocktail night; open noon BAR REVENGE Girls On Top Warm-Up: DJ Kelly L 9pm; open noon
BEDFORD TAVERN Thur Social; open noon BULLDOG Release: DJ Grant Knowles 10pm; open 11am CAMELFORD ARMS Big Cash Quiz Night 9pm; food noon-3pm & 6-9pm; open noon CHARLES ST Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm; open noon 112 CHURCH ST open noon DR BRIGHTONS Thirsty Thur; open 3pm ENVY Mad Cow: 2 floors, hostess Ms Joan Bond, DJs Lil Alex & LeeRoy in bar, DJ Ruby Roo in club 8pm FUNKYFISH BAR open noon LEGENDS BAR food noon-7pm; open 11am MARINE TAVERN open noon POISON IVY cabaret: Scarlet Diamante 7pm; Misty Lee’s karaoke; open 11am QUEEN’S ARMS Pasty Cline’s karaoke party 9pm; open noon REGENCY TAVERN food noon-2.30pm & 6-8.30pm; open noon REVENGE Girls On Top: DJs Smithy, Fifi, Missy B, Alpha, Cheeks Du Rhythm 10.30pm SUBLINE Leathered 9pm VAVAVOOM open 7pm ZONE Rachel’s Thrifty Thur: karaoke, videos & Wii 8pm; open 10am
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SOLENT & BOURNEMOUTH BOURNEMOUTH
BAKERS ARMS 77-79 Commercial Rd, BH2 5RT, Tel: 01202 555506 BAR VENTANA at CUMBERLAND HOTEL East Overcliff Dr, BH1 3AF, Tel: 01202 556529 www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk BRANKSOME ARMS 152-154 Commercial Rd, BH2 5LU, Tel: 01202 292254 CUMBERLAND HOTEL East Overcliff Drive, BH1 3AF, Tel: 01202 290722 www.cumberlandbournemouth.co.uk DYMK 31 Poole Hill, BH2 5PW, www.dymk-bar.com SAUNABAR 140 Commercial Rd, BH2 5LU, Tel: 01202 552654 www.gaysaunabournemouth.co.uk 2930 THE TRIANGLE CLUB 29-30 The Triangle, BH2 5SE, Tel: 0845 496 2934 www.2930thetriangle.com EASY TIGER 27 The Triangle, BH2 5SE; open: Mon-Fri 10am-8pm, Sat 10am-6.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm. Tel: 01202 554195 www.easytigerstore.com XCHANGE 4 The Triangle, BH2 5RY, Tel: 01202 294321
PORTSMOUTH
HAMPSHIRE BOULEVARD 1 Hampshire Terr, Southsea, Tel: 02392 297509 www.thehampshireboulevard.co.uk Open: Mon: 3pm-11pm, Tue: noon-1am, WedThur: noon-2am, Fri-Sat: noon-3am, Sun: noon-2am, cabaret bar and club MONDAY 31 DEC BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD NYE Party: DJ Ruby Roo, 8pm-5am; £10 adv/ £12 on the door OLD VIC food noon-5pm; open noon SOUTHAMPTON EDGE NYE Party Like It’s 2013: DJs Tim Sandford, Pete Kendall & Steve M 9pm-5am; adv tickets £5 mems, £10 guests, £15 on the door for all LONDON HOTEL NYE: DJ Pat Cruise, cabaret with Ruthie T 7.30pm; tickets only, £10 TUESDAY 1 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH OLD VIC Quiz 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON EDGE closed LONDON HOTEL New Year Recovery 3pm WEDNESDAY 2 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD open till 2am OLD VIC NUS night 7pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON EDGE Bar 150: DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s karaoke 9pm LONDON HOTEL food noon-3pm THURSDAY 3 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am
OLD VIC 104 St Pauls Rd, Southsea Tel: 02392 297013 www.oldvicportsmouth.co.uk Open: Mon-Fri: 11am till late, Sat: 5pm-late, Sun: noon-12,30am. Tradition pub with regular cabaret, serves food. TROPICS SAUNA 2 Market Way Tel: 02380 296100 www.tropics-sauna.com Open: Mon-Wed: 12-8pm, Thur-Sat: 11am9pm
SOUTHAMPTON
ISOBAR 100c St Mary’s Street Tel: 02380 222028 Open: Sun-Tue: 2pm-11pm, Wed-Sat: 2pmmidnight. Modern bar, outside decked garden area, popular with younger crowd. LONDON HOTEL 2 Terminus Terrace Tel: 02380 710652 www.the-london.co.uk Open: Mon-Thur: noon-11pm, Fri-Sat: noon12.30am, Sun: noon-11.30am. Friendly cabaret venue, serves food. EDGE Compton Walk Tel: 02380 366163 www.theedgesouthampton.com Open: Tue-Fri & Sun: 9pm-3am, Sat: 9pm5am. Stylish club on 2 floors with 3 bars. Party till 5am on a Saturday night - last entry at 3am. PINK BROADWAY SAUNA 797/80 East St Tel: 02380 238804 www.pink-broadway.com/sauna.html Open: Sun-Thur: noon-10pm, Fri-Sat: noon2am
DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am OLD VIC karaoke 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON EDGE Pure Pop!: DJ Neil Sackley 10pm LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Pat Cruise 9.30pm; food noon-3pm; open noon FRIDAY 4 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am OLD VIC food noon-5pm; party till 2am SOUTHAMPTON EDGE Get Some: DJs Lady Bex, Lohands, Rob Davis 9pm LONDON HOTEL cabaret: Davina Sparkle 10pm; food noon-3pm SATURDAY 5 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am OLD VIC food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON EDGE The Big One: DJs, 2 dancefloors, 3 bars 9pm LONDON HOTEL cabaret: Jacquii Cann & DJ Tiny 10pm; open noon; food noon-3pm SUNDAY 6 BOURNEMOUTH CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: Sun Lunch 12.30-2.30pm & 7-9pm; open 9am DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am
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PICS FROM THE EDGE + WAD FUNDRAISER @ THE LONDON HOTEL, SOUTHAMPTON
SOLENT & BOURNEMOUTH
EDGE SOUTHAMPTON
I ONE FOR THE DIARY: Sat is THE BIG ONE with resident/guest DJs, Lee Harris (19) & Phil Marriott (26), 2 dance floors & 3 bars; entry free–£6. I REGULARS: Thur is PURE POP! with DJ Neil Sackley playing pop tunes & free sweets at 10pm, entry £1. I Fri is GET SOME with DJs Lady Bex, Lohands & Rob D, entry £1 b4 10.30pm, £3–£6 after. I Sun is WE ARE 1 with DJs & £1 drinks, entry free b4 10.30pm, £2/£4 after. I Tue is BOMB IT! with 3-4-2 Jagerbombs, free video jukebox & entry. I Wed is BAR 150 with DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s Karaoke, £1.50 drinks, entry free–£6. I OPEN: Sun, Tue & Thur 10pm, Wed, Fri & Sat 9pm. Closed Mon and New Year’s Day. I www.theedgesouthampton.com I OLD VIC Sun lunch 1-5pm; open noon SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE We Are 1: DJs 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Dolly Partem’s Sunday Service 8pm; Lucinda Lashes 9.30pm; Sun lunch noon-3.30pm; open noon
I EDGE Pure Pop!: DJ Neil Sackley 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Pat Cruise 9.30pm; food 12-3pm; open 12
FRIDAY 11 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & MONDAY 7 Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am BOURNEMOUTH I DYMK open 2pm I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & PORTSMOUTH Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I DYMK open 2pm I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; party till 2am PORTSMOUTH SOUTHAMPTON I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am I EDGE Get Some: DJs Lady Bex, Lohands, I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; open noon Rob Davis 9pm SOUTHAMPTON I LONDON HOTEL cabaret: Fanny Dazzle I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm; 10pm; food noon-3pm open noon SATURDAY 12 TUESDAY 8 BOURNEMOUTH BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I OLD VIC Quiz 8pm; food noon-5pm I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bomb It!: video jukebox 10pm I EDGE The Big One: DJs, 2 dancefloors, 3 I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm bars 9pm I LONDON HOTEL cabaret: DJ Ruby Roo WEDNESDAY 9 10pm; food noon-3pm; open noon BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & SUNDAY 13 Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am BOURNEMOUTH I DYMK open 2pm I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & PORTSMOUTH Brasserie: Sun Lunch 12.30-2.30pm & 7-9pm; I HAMPSHIRE BLVD open till 2am open 9am I OLD VIC NUS night 7pm; food noon-5pm I DYMK open noon SOUTHAMPTON PORTSMOUTH I EDGE Bar 150: DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am karaoke 9pm I OLD VIC Sun lunch 1-5pm; open noon I LONDON HOTEL food 12-3pm; open 12 SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE We Are 1: DJs 10pm THURSDAY 10 I LONDON HOTEL Dolly Partem’s Sunday Service 8pm; Miss Penny 9.30pm; Sun lunch BOURNEMOUTH noon-3.30pm; open noon I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am MONDAY 14 I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH BOURNEMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & I OLD VIC karaoke 8pm; food noon-5pm Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm SOUTHAMPTON
LONDON HOTEL SOUTHAMPTON
I ONE FOR THE DIARY: Tue (1) is New Year’s Recovery, open 3–11pm. I REGULARS: Wed (6) is monthly QUIZ Night with cash prizes at 8.30pm. I Thur is Pat Cruise’s KARAOKE CRUISING at 9.30pm. I Fri CABARET at 10pm: Davina Sparkle (4), Fanny Dazzle (11), Mitzi Macintosh (18) and Rose Garden (25). I Sat is PARTY time at 8.30pm with DJs & singers: Tiny & Jacquii Cann (5), Ruby Roo (12), Tiny (19) and Pat Cruise (26). I Dolly Partem’s SUNDAY SERVICE from 8pm, cabaret follows at 9.30pm: Lucinda Lashes (6), Miss Penny (13), A Night With Nan (20) and Lady La Rue (27). I Chill out in one of the new lounge areas. I FOOD: traditional pub food served Mon–Sat noon–3pm; Sunday lunch served noon–3.30pm. I OPEN: daily from noon. I www.the-london.co.uk
PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; open noon SOUTHAMPTON I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm; open noon TUESDAY 15 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I OLD VIC Quiz 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bomb It!: video jukebox 10pm I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm WEDNESDAY 16 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Forces Night till 2am I OLD VIC NUS night 7pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bar 150: DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s karaoke 9pm I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food 12-3pm; open 12 THURSDAY 17 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am I OLD VIC karaoke 8pm; food noon-5pm
SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Pure Pop!: DJ Neil Sackley 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Pat Cruise 9.30pm; food noon-3pm; open noon FRIDAY 18 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; party till 2am SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Get Some: DJs Lady Bex, Lohands, Rob Davis 9pm I LONDON HOTEL cabaret: Mitzi Macintosh 10pm; food noon-3pm SATURDAY 19 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE The Big One: DJ Lee Harris & regulars,, 2 dancefloors, 3 bars 9pm I LONDON HOTEL DJ Tiny 10pm; food noon3pm; open noon SUNDAY 20 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Sun Lunch 12.302.30pm & 7-9pm; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am I OLD VIC Sun lunch 1-5pm; open noon
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SOLENT & BOURNEMOUTH SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE We Are 1: DJs 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Dolly Partem’s Sunday Service 8pm; A Night With Nan 9.30pm; Sun lunch noon-3.30pm; open noon MONDAY 21 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; open noon SOUTHAMPTON I LONDON HOTEL food 12-3pm; open 12 TUESDAY 22 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I OLD VIC Quiz 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bomb It!: video jukebox 10pm I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm WEDNESDAY 23 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD open till 2am I OLD VIC NUS night 7pm; food noon-5pm
SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bar 150: DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s karaoke 9pm I LONDON HOTEL food 12-3pm; open 12 THURSDAY 24 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am I OLD VIC karaoke 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Pure Pop!: DJ Neil Sackley 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Pat Cruise 9.30pm; food noon-3pm; open noon FRIDAY 25 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; party till 2am SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Get Some: DJs Lady Bex, Lohands, Rob Davis 9pm I LONDON HOTEL cabaret: Rose Garden 10pm; food noon-3pm SATURDAY 26 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food/afternoon tea/drinks; open 9am
I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 3am I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; DJs all night SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE The Big One: DJ Phil Marriott & regulars, 2 dancefloors, 3 bars 9pm I LONDON HOTEL DJ Pat Cruise 10pm; food noon-3pm; open noon SUNDAY 27 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: Sun Lunch 12.30-2.30pm & 7-9pm; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am I OLD VIC Sun lunch 1-5pm; open noon SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE We Are 1: DJs 10pm I LONDON HOTEL Dolly Partem’s Sunday Service 8pm; Lady La Rue 9.30pm; Sun lunch noon-3.30pm; open noon
TUESDAY 29 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I OLD VIC Quiz 8pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bomb It!: video jukebox 10pm I LONDON HOTEL chillout; food noon-3pm WEDNESDAY 30 BOURNEMOUTH I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I DYMK open 2pm PORTSMOUTH I HAMPSHIRE BLVD open till 2am I OLD VIC NUS night 7pm; food noon-5pm SOUTHAMPTON I EDGE Bar 150: DJ Lady Bex & Cheeky Pete’s karaoke 9pm I LONDON HOTEL food 12-3pm; open 12
THURSDAY 31 BOURNEMOUTH MONDAY 28 I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & BOURNEMOUTH Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am I CUMBERLAND HOTEL Ventana Bar & I DYMK open 2pm Brasserie: food, afternoon tea, drinks; open 9am PORTSMOUTH I DYMK open 2pm I HAMPSHIRE BLVD Westie’s karaoke till 2am PORTSMOUTH I OLD VIC karaoke 8pm; food noon-5pm I HAMPSHIRE BLVD DJ till 2am SOUTHAMPTON I OLD VIC food noon-5pm; open noon I EDGE Pure Pop!: DJ Neil Sackley 10pm SOUTHAMPTON I LONDON HOTEL Karaoke Cruising: Pat I LONDON HOTEL food noon-3pm; open 12 Cruise 9.30pm; food noon-3pm; open noon
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DANCE
MUSIC
BY WILDBLOOD & QUEENIE
REVIEWS It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new year and we’re feeling good… well okay maybe a little cold, skint and fed up but sod that, lets turn it up and bring the New Year in with some style, substance and sweet beats. Like you do. I First up to warm the cockles of your soul is the funk of Her Smiling Eye from Liberty Klaud on Cold Busted. Gotta love those hot hand drums. I Next is the glory glory that is Silicone Soul’s Darkroom Dubs Vol 3 on the fittingly titled label Darkroom Dubs. Succumb to the caress of their dark and deep beats and your life will be better for it. I Speaking of life enhancing if you missed the December release of Thomas Franzmann, aka Zip’s compilation for Fabric Records Fabric 67: Zip, now is the time to catch up. Two decks, one bloke and enough warm beats to banish any amount of January
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blues. Excellence of the excellent kind. As for those albums making us happier than a bunny sensing spring (well we have to hope!) this month? I First up it has to be Damian Lazarus’ Day Zero Sound Of The Mayan Spirit. He’s been in our system as the tinsel went up and has kept us sane ever since with this A* Crosstown Rebel compilation. Never have so many artists gathered with such class intentions and on the button tunes. Deep, delicious and delighting the neighbours! I As is the fabulousness of Ian Pooley’s What I Do on Pooled Music. It’s analogue, it’s timeless, it’s house and a slice of bass line beauty with synthabilities you have to own. Glorious is an understatement. Enjoy! Catch Queenie and Wildblood at DSD, on Mixcloud, Radio Reverb and studying in the library. www.katewildblood.wordpress.com
I ARETHA FRANKLIN Rock-A-Lott (Hifi Sean Mix) White The one Xmas leftover we can’t get enough of! I SPIRITCHASER Paradise Row (Horizon Dub) Guess Records Some tunes are just too beautiful for words. This is one. We’ll stop now. I THE SPECIALISTS Gonna Funk - Pugs Are Not Drugs EP Komanchero 6am is gonna sound just fine with this dirty groove. I PETER PRESTA & LITTLE CARLOS Naturally Apple Jaxx Recordings What is life without a little disco sample? I SICK ELEKTRIK Got Your Picture State Records Deep tech house that will keep you in the dancing frame. I BUTCH feat HOHBERG Horus Visionquest Records Fine stroke action worth growing a beard for. I wAFF Ibiza Hot Creations A sound reminder that nights of Balearic paradise are not far away. I SEAMUS HAJI pres BIG BANG THEORY Hold It Now! Soul Love We love it when Mr Haji gets his groove on! I VANILLA ACE Hide (original mix) Maquina Music Strangely addictive deep electronic that will jig up January. I SOUL HOLDER There’s Nothing Behind You Nocturnal Recordings A DSD corker that will insist on a spin beneath those disco balls.
DJ PROFILE Hell folks… it’s only bloody January! And once them New Year’s bells have stopped ringing in your ears it’s time to think of something far more tuneful to keep your shell-likes happy. So Queen Josephine has sought out a right little treasure to warm the cockles of your hearts and get you skipping merrily off to disco land. Ladies and gentlemen, please raise a glass whilst shaking your arse to the simply fabulous Chris Barker – and if you give him a bevy he may even share a little secret with you, especially if you catch him DJing in another universe… Where do you DJ? All through the summer at the Dirty Sunset Disco parties, and at Dirty Disco Vaudeville – our winter special pop ups! Describe your DJing style? I love to play an eclectic set. I've always been inspired by DJs who play right across the board from current music to stuff from 20 years ago. I'm currently playing a lot of deep house, disco and nu disco. Favourite song of all time? Always a tricky question. I'd have to go for an absolute classic like Raze's Break For Love or Shawn Christopher’s Don't Lose The Magic but don't make me commit! What tune always fills up (or rescues) your dancefloor? I always have a rescuer to hand - last year it was Startraxx Step Into My Life. People always come and ask who it's by. Ultimate dream gig? I've never been a fan of corporate clubs so it would have to be somewhere intimate, with an al fresco element where the crowd have a discerning ear. Or in outer space, that would be cool. Tune you wish you’d never played? This is a tough one as I have no shame whatsoever, but I remember being verbally abused by a DJ taking over from me when I played Love Tempo by Quando Quango as my last record. I can’t think why, though my friend Carl thinks it sounds like Bob The Builder. Guilty pleasure? Tons, but probably one of the most absurd is Teach-in's Ding-a-Dong 1975 Eurovision Song Contest winner. It reminds me of Queenie! Your best ever gig? Nothing beats OHSO on a summer’s evening when the doors are flung open and there is dancing on the beach as the sun sets beautifully over the pier. Tell us a secret! Buy me a drink first.
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I SONNY FODERA & DANNY KANE You Made Me Do It (Dubby mix) Tommyboy I TENSNAKE FEAT. SYRON Mainline (Dub) Defected I APIENTO & CO The Orange Place (original) World Unknown I VICKY D This Beat is Mine (Soul Clap mix) Sam Records I SISTER S Living Ecstasy (Norinton remix) Boots R Us Music
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THE VOICE OF GERMANY Brighton born singer/songwriter Nick Howard, won the German version of The Voice last month in Berlin.
The show was screened live on German TV. During the final which was broadcast live on German TV, Nick duetted with Emile Sande, his mentor Rea Garvey and he sang his own composition Unbreakable. This came after opening the show singing with Robbie Williams and the three other finalists. Nick moved to New York six years ago with his guitar, suitcase and a lot of ambition. Now he has become something of a celebrity in Germany having won the final of the German version of the show The Voice, and he will now be doing the post-show tour of major German venues (including the O2 in Berlin) over Christmas and the New Year. To achieve his dream, Nick spent four years balancing day jobs (think the Office) and night jobs (think worst waiter in New York) and squeezed in shows, writing and recording
when and wherever possible. Nick said: “I remember my first show in New York was at a venue even Google couldn't find… confirmed by the three people in attendance. Fortunately things got better.”
tens of thousands of new fans and he embarked on several headlining tours of his own in 2011 and 2012. He was recently the recipient of an ASCAP songwriting award for Days Like These, a single off the new album.
Nick managed to break free in late 2009 armed with his debut album, Something To Talk About, songs from which were featured in dozens of TV shows and films and received airplay across radio networks in the US and in Germany. Since then, Nick has toured all over the world, playing 150 shows last year. He has seen his songs break into the charts and has supported artists such as Lifehouse, Boyce Avenue, Gavin DeGraw, Counting Crows and Jack Johnson. “Hearing my song on the radio for the first time was amazing… watching Snooki and The Situation make out with my song playing in the background on Jersey Shore was even better.”
Nick has enjoyed particular success in Germany and its neighbouring countries and he has a special connection with his German fans who were some of the first to really support his music and come out to see him live on tours of his own. As a result he has spent the last two years pond-hopping from New York to Europe, touring his second home about ten times and picking up thousands of new fans in the process.
Nick's newest album, When The Lights Go Up includes several tracks produced by Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Matt Nathanson) and was recorded in LA and Nashville. The first singles from the album have broken into radio charts worldwide and MTV recently played the video for Falling For You for the first time. To support the release of his new album, Nick supported Lifehouse, Boyce Avenue, Tyler Ward and Sunrise Avenue, playing sold out shows to
This also led him to audition for The Voice of Germany, for which he had to learn to speak German in only four months.
“My first show in New York was at a venue even Google couldn't find…” Described as “honest, emotional, thoughtful, melodic and catchy” and “music that will enter one ear with ease, but will have trouble leaving the other”, Nick cites a wide range of musical influences and life experiences when writing and performing. He singles out The Beatles as a lifelong musical inspiration and John Mayer, Jason Mraz, The Script, Oasis and Coldplay as standards in his Top 25 most played iTunes playlist. Nick's music has been featured on Pretty Little Liars, Switched At Birth, The Hills, Jersey Shore, Next, True Life, Cougar Town, 90210, LA Ink, Greek, Army Wives and many other TV shows and films. He has performed multiple times on live television in the US and Europe, including appearances on NBC, Fox and the BBC. When The Lights Go Up was released worldwide in 2011, and all four singles from the album broke into the Top 50 radio airplay charts in Germany.
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X FACTOR LIVE
Kings Road, Brighton Box office: 0844 847 1515 www.brightoncentre.co.uk STARLIGHT EXPRESS (Wed 2–Sat 12). Andrew Lloyd Webber’s futuristic musical about love and hope in the face of adversity is the ride of a lifetime. It promises two hours of speed, spectacle, energy and turbo charged excitement, combined with an electrifying sound track, dazzling sets and costumes and roller-choreography by TV dance show judge Arlene Phillips. 'See it- and you still won’t believe it' Daily Telegraph. GARY BARLOW (Thu 17). After 20 years in the business, over 50 million records sold, eight No 1 albums, 14 No 1 singles, seven million concert tickets sold and six Ivor Novello Awards, he is regarded as one of Britain’s most successful singer/songwriters. RONAN KEATING FIRES LIVE (Sun 20). Former Boyzone singer performs his hits and material from his new album, Fires. DONNY & MARIE LIVE (Mon 21), celebrating 50 years in showbiz. X FACTOR LIVE (Tue 29–Thu 31). The top seven finalists performing on the tour are James Arthur, Ella Henderson, Jahmene Douglas, Rylan Clark, Christopher Maloney and groups Union J and District3.
Church Street, Brighton Box office: 01273 709709 www.brightondome.org BALLETBOYZ (Tue 29), new show features ten exceptional young dancers and presents two bold new works by acclaimed choreographers Russell Maliphant and Liam Scarlett. Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, BalletBoyz are famed for their thrilling brand of energetic and graceful dance fused with stunning music and imagery. ‘This is dance at its most riveting and fearless. Talent? I should say so…’ Independent on Sunday.
KOMEDIA Gardner Street, Brighton Box office: 0845 293 8480 www.komedia.co.uk BENT DOUBLE (Sun 6), an irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by Zoe Lyons (Mock The Week and Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow). Tonight's headliner is the Raymond & Mr Timpkins Revue.
THE OLD MARKET
THE DOME
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1960s, in self-imposed English exile, Matusow reflects on his journey from post-war Manhattan to McCarthyite Washington to Lewisburg jail and struggle for redemption among the New York and London underground art world. Winner of the Fringe Review Outstanding Theatre Award. ‘The best one-hander I have seen all year’ Plays International. ‘The script is compelling... chilling, informative, cuttingly funny’ FringeReview.
Upper Market Street, Hove Box office: 01273 201800 www.theoldmarket.co.uk ALIVE & SWINGING WITH MARILYN MONROE (Sat 19). Marilyn Monroe is finding Heaven a bore with no drinking, smoking or sex, and worst of all, no swinging music. She returns to Earth for one more night of fun, bringing Las Vegas legend Elvis Presley and Amy Winehouse with her. Join the superstars and the six-piece Burning Love band for plenty of swing, as they sing and dance away their final night on Earth. 'A fabulous, fantastic, fun and feel-good show!' The Argus.
THEATRE ROYAL New Road, Brighton Box office: 08448 717 650 THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW 40th Anniversary Party Production (until Sat, 5 Jan 2013). Directed by Christopher Luscombe and starring Ben Forster (Jesus Christ Superstar), Rhydian (X Factor/We Will Rock You), Roxanne Pallett
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The Iron Duke, 3 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AQ, Tickets: www.wegottickets.com/thedukeb oxtheatre THE TRIALS OF HARVEY MATUSOW (Thu 10–Fri 11). Written and performed by Robert Cohen and directed by Ralf Higgins, the one man play is the strange yet true story of a man who, at the height of the Cold War, succeeded in uniting America’s left and right – in hatred for him. Once a keen communist, he became a McCarthyite supergrass, spent four years testifying whenever he could get paid to do so, then set the cat among the stoolpigeons by revealing that he had fabricated almost all of his evidence. Told from the perspective of the late
THE TRIALS OF HARVEY MATUSOW
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(Emmerdale) and Oliver Thornton (Priscilla Queen Of The Desert). Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn It Janet and Time Warp.
BLONDIE Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, TN17 2SJ Box office: 03000 680400 www.forestry.gov.uk/music Pop legends BLONDIE will be performing tracks spanning their 35-year career at Bedgebury Pinetum near Tunbridge Wells (Sat Jun 22). Since their days at the
CBGB club in New York, the band have sold over 40 million records and with pop’s most famous bottle blonde, the iconic Debbie Harry, at the helm, they will be running through all the hits from their eponymous debut in 1976 up to 2011’s Panic of Girls, including the classics Call Me, Atomic, Heart of Glass, Maria, and many more. Special guests The Lighting Seeds will be supporting the band with their brand of perfect pop performed acoustically. The concert forms part of the Forestry Commission’s annual concert series Forest Live, with more dates announced in woodlands across the country. Tickets: £36 (subject to booking fee).
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AT THE LIBRARY OF MEMORIES
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Local poet Maria Jastrzębska’s new book, At the Library of Memories, leads the reader from the ghost of one room to another, via the senses and catching at fragments of stories. This is an invitation to examine not only individual, arresting memories - at once familiar and disturbing - but the process of remembering itself. How we come to terms with our own past and what collectively we make of it are questions running in and out of these vivid, exciting poems.
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TOWNER Devonshire Park, College Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 4JJ Tel: 01323 434670, www.townereastbourne.org.uk Sunday January 6 is your last opportunity to enter works for the EAST SUSSEX OPEN 2013, an open submission exhibition at Eastbourne’s Towner Gallery. Returning for its fourth year (Sat Mar 9–Sun Apr 28), the exhibition is open to artists working in any media who live or work in East Sussex. The exhibition is designed to showcase the wealth of regional artistic talent on Eastbourne’s doorstep and also coincides with the sixth year of the Eastbourne Festival, (Sat Mar 30–Sun Apr 21). Previous exhibitions included large scale sculptures and a video installation showing iconic landmarks along the South coast from a swimmer’s perspective, as well as a toilet made of chocolate.
Koester, Edward Stott and Kelly Richardson, who is soon to solo exhibit in the upcoming show Legion (Sat Feb 2–Sun April 14) and has lent a series of photographs to the show. Bon Hiver is a traditional French greeting, which when directly translated means “good winter”. It is often used for the day the first snowfall sticks to the ground.
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On show in the same gallery all month (until Sun Mar 3), BON HIVER: A JOURNEY THROUGH A WINTER LANDSCAPE is a Towner Collection display which takes you on a journey through the winter landscape, featuring iconic works such as Eric Ravilious’s Downs in Winter and The Forked Forest Path by Olafur Eliasson, whose artwork The Weather Project remains one of Tate’s most popular Turbine Hall installations. Towner acquired The Forked Forest Path through the Contemporary Art Society in 2003 and this is the first time the forest installation has been shown in the new building. The display also features works by Christopher Wood, William Gear, Henri Gaudier-Brzeska, Duncan Grant, Joachim
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THE FORKED FOREST PATH
Exhibitions Curator, Sanna Moore, will once again lead the judging panel, with guest selectors artists Alessandro Raho and Susan Diab both with a wealth of experience. Raho’s works have featured all round the world including the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Berado Collection in Lisbon and a commission of Dame Judi Dench for the National Portrait Gallery, London. Susan Diab has worked as a freelance artist and collaborated on a number of projects including public commissions, artist-led initiatives, outreach projects and open studios. Her work has appeared in many galleries across the UK including Towner and Turner Contemporary in Margate. Interested artists have until 4pm, Sunday January 6 (arrival time in Eastbourne) to post an application form, images and details of up to five pieces of work and a CV and Artist’s Statement. To download an application form visit the Towner website.
“In Maria Jastrzębska's new collection memory is a powerful and truthful tool, admitting fallibility and never exceeding its prerogative, yet evoking a whole world of tastes and smells, longings, anxieties and human needs. This is vivid, thoughtprovoking poetry that takes us by stages to the heart of the immigrant experience and leaves us with urgent questions which imperceptibly have become our own.” Susan Wicks “Maria Jastrzębska's epic new collection is fabulous, audacious and compelling; here are dazzling conjurings of lost times and places, tremendously moving elegies, and astonishing fragments of intricate stories recovered from lost worlds. This exceptional collection is the work of a poet at the height of her imaginative powers.” Nick Drake. Maria Jastrzębska was born in Warsaw, Poland and came to England as a child. A founder of South Pole artist’s network and Queer Writing South she now lives in Brighton. At the Library of Memories is her third full length collection. She is cotranslator of Elsewhere by Iztok Osojnik with Ana Jelnikar (Pighog Press, 2011) and has co-edited several anthologies. Her poems feature in the British Library project Between Two Worlds and are widely anthologised: from The Virago Book of Wicked Verse to This Line Is Not For Turning, Contemporary British Prose Poetry (Cinnamon Press 2011). Her drama Dementia Diaries toured nationally in 2011. At the Library of Memories published by Waterloo Press, www.waterloopresshove.co.uk More information: www.south-pole.org.uk www.mariajastrzebska@wordpress.com Maria Jastrzębska will be reading from her new collection At the Library of Memories at: The Needlemakers Cafe, West St, Lewes (7.45pm, Thur Jan 24) with Christine Cohen Park and Andrea Samuelson, £5/£3 in advance from Skylark Bookshop, www.needlewriters.co.uk LangeLees Café, 30 York Place, Brighton, BN1 4GU (7pm, Thurs Jan 31) At the Library of Memories launch party, with a short reading and opportunities to chat. www.langelees.com Saltdean Library, Saltdean Lido, Saltdean BN2 8SP (7.30pm, Thur Feb 7) celebrating LGBT History Month 2013 with Evlynn Sharp of New Writing South. Tel: 01273 296921 Envy above Charles Street Bar, Brighton BN2 1TA (4pm, Sun Feb 17) I Must Have Wanton Poets as part of B.Right.On Festival with John McCullough, Vince Laws and Max Wallis, £7/5 (£1 from each ticket goes to Rainbow Fund. For more info contact Vince on vincelaws@googlemail.com
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FROM THE BARSTOOL TO THE BOOK SHELF Former Gscene columnist, Hayley Sherman, on how to be unhappy then happy again, her Brighton journey and her debut novel, Diazepam for Sale.
THE NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRIGHTON GOES DIGITAL The NEW ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF BRIGHTON is now available in digital format for the first time. The e-version has been updated with many new sections and more listings than before. A vibrant guide to the city’s history and current scene, the work features people and places alongside quotes and anecdotes for a fascinating insight into Brighton. The e-version makes the encyclopaedia far more portable than its predecessor. The 2010 print version is A4 size, a coffee table favourite and weighs almost 1.5kg. Now the 370 printed pages of A–Z listings have been transformed into a comprehensive digital reference source, as heavy to carry as the e-reader of choice. This new format gives people the opportunity to easily take a vast wealth of local information out and about around the city. In 2010, local author and historian Rose Collis was commissioned to write the print version of New Encyclopaedia of Brighton for publication by Brighton & Hove City Libraries. Rose has researched and written the new 2012 content for the expanded eversion. Updated sections include the AMEX Community Stadium, Gay Brighton, seafront and the Old Steine. Rose said: “I'm delighted with the launch of the Kindle edition of the New Encyclopaedia of Brighton. The book will be more accessible to readers throughout the UK and round the world, where there are many former Brightonians who retain a keen interest in this city and, in particular, to the many overseas visitors who come here every year. I’ve also updated a large number of sections, for instance the opening of the wonderful Amex stadium, and made corrections to other sections. I'm particularly thrilled that the web links included in the 2010 edition are accessible 'live' on Kindle readers.” The digital release is suitable for Kindle and other e-reading devices. The e-version is available to buy online, providing access to more information than ever before at a lower cost than the print version. Amazon is selling the e-version for £8.04.
In 2004, when I moved to Brighton from a small town where lesbianism hadn’t been invented yet, I was quite literally like a kid in a Candy Bar. I was wide-eyed and full of lofty ambitions to become more of an activist, get positively involved in my new community and have a damn good time into the bargain. I probably achieved 1½ of those things and wrote about them every month in my Gscene column (Leaping off the Barstool). In reality, I spent most of my column inches taking a pop at the frustrating and fascinating rituals of the lesbian breed, of which I had little experience, but this probably offered light relief and went down better (I did cunnilingus puns too) than labouring the inequality that we all know about anyway. That’s not to say that these things aren’t important, but I had moved to Toy Town and was groovy and carefree, cute and awesome. I found amazing friends to play with and suddenly felt a lot more equal than it was healthy for me to feel.
Fast-forward to 2013 and if I was going to write a column now I might call it Inventing Lesbianism. You see, I’m back in my small town and bloody smiley about it too. I was like the little lad in The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, going on the big journey only to find that what he really wanted existed where he first put on his walking boots. I had a great time in Brighton and learnt a lot, but the bosom (I did boob puns too) of my family was always where it was really at, and I don’t know how I was separated from my roots for so long. I’m now more comfortable in my own skin and have discovered that I can be a great, gorgeous homo just about anywhere, so now I’m on a small-town tour to paint the beige people of this shithole a wonderful shade of pink. I should be honest and confess that there were other factors involved in the move. I got pretty ill and lost my job. I started working from home, but was spending more time staring blankly at a TV screen or the sea or the bottom of a pint glass than was healthy. I had taken a six-year journey into and out of a relationship
that had left me gasping for air and I’d stopped writing, which was a huge sign that things had to change. I confess, I ran home with my tail between my legs, but when I got there I discovered a warmth that I can’t imagine being without now. This is my home again and Brighton is now my mistress. I love her every bit as much as I did when we were together, but now we have an understanding and when we’re together it’s better than it ever was. In fact, it is my love of Brighton that inspired my first novel, Diazepam for Sale. Brighton isn’t merely the setting of the book; it’s one of the main characters in a story that couldn’t be told anywhere else in the world. I’m often asked how much of the book is autobiographical, to which I reply, ‘Are you thick? It’s a story about time travel as a cure for depression with a deranged sat-nav lady, a Frank Sinatra who’s stalked by seagulls and the Mods and Rockers on the West Pier. I then screw up my face and they regret having ever asked. I’m nice like that! However, there are elements that couldn’t have been written without my personal experiences of being crushed by depression, lonely and searching for answers with which to console myself (I think most of us can relate to that). The big difference is that Emma, Diazepam’s main character, looks for answers in all the wrong places and ends up on a surreal and damaging journey. All she really had to do was look at her life and make good decisions, but that wouldn’t make for a very good read. I’m now working on an equally bizarre and odd second novel, which will be out later in the year, The Applauding Coat Factory. It feels great to be writing, to be read and to know that people are enjoying my books. In fact, life feels pretty great, and not because I have everything I want (because I really don’t), but because I like what I have and don’t spend my time moping over and chasing what I don’t. I’m a simple creature and I still have a lot to learn, but I try to save the big dramas and damaging decisions for the characters I’m writing now and spend most of my time smiling. DIAZEPAM FOR SALE (Whoosh Books) is available online at Amazon. For more info about Hayley and her books, visit www.hayleysherman.co.uk. She can also be stalked at @WhooshWords.
56 GSCENE Hove in February. First, National Co-Chairs Sue Sanders and Tony Fenwick said “Yes!”, then Gscene said “Yes!”, then the Brighton Council LGBT Worker’s Forum, Jubilee Library, Bear Patrol, Emmaus, Lunch Positive, Disability Arts Online, artists, poets, choirs and Barefoot Wine said “Yes!” and I Am A Poem turned into The B.Right.On Festival with Arts Council England support! Needless to say, I thanked the café owner for saying “No”! The B.Right.On Festival and LGBT History Month official launch (3pm, Fri 1 Feb) is at Brighton Town Hall, followed by a VIP reception in the Mayor’s Parlour! Later that evening (7–9pm), is the launch of my show, I Am A Poem, at the Jubilee Library. We kick off in the Town Hall with a filmed happening, Adopt-A-Pansy, poetry, voices, artist Mandy Webb, the Hankie Quilt and Barefoot Wine. Later in the Jubilee Library you can see my Visual Poems, the OUT140 project
THE B.RIGHT.ON FESTIVAL Artist and poet, Vince Laws, explains how a request for a small gallery space for an exhibition grew into a festival!
VINCE LAWS
rather you were a prostitute than a lesbian” or “I told my parents I was bisexual when I was 16. They said ‘go to your room‘.”
So here’s how the B.Right.On Festival happened. I went into a café in Brighton where I used to clean the floors and asked if I could hold an art exhibition. The owner liked my work but said it was too political for his business. A friend knew someone who knew someone at the Jubilee Library and they offered me an exhibition in February 2013. I’m going to paint the word ‘BANNED’ across the main window in dripping blood. In the foyer exhibition space there’ll be some of my Visual Poems, and giant speech bubbles from the OUT140 project, which tells coming-out stories in 140 characters: “Mother said I’d
Someone asked me, “Do you want to see the Brighton Town Hall – some lovely Old Police Cells, and a basement fitted with shelves, both ripe for exhibitions and performances?” I said “Yes!” to the Atrium, the perfect place to hang the Hankie Quilt, a memorial to those we’ve lost and those living with HIV. I’m going to represent the 482 HIV+ people who have
died in Brighton since 1982 with drops of red blood, and the 1,895 people living with HIV in Brighton today with fresh lime leaves. A quarter of the people living with HIV don’t know it yet – early diagnosis = longer life. Then I asked if anyone else wanted to help me celebrate LGBT History Month in Brighton &
with Shelly Telly, a display of BANNED books and films (many with LGBT themes), poetry and Hullabaloo Community Quire (other choirs are also programming events during the month). There’s a Human Library, Make Them Eat Cake and Rose Collis will guide you on the Queer Brighton Tour (11am, Sun 3), and perform her one-woman show, TrouserWearing Characters at Envy (5pm, Sun 3). Later in the month poets Maria Jastrzebska, John McCullough, Max Wallis, Trudy Howson, Jay Walker, and Dolly Sen will perform and host Open Mic spots. All that and How Gay is Your Pet? I’d like to thank everyone who has agreed to take part so far, the response has been so enthusiastic. I’m calling it a celebration of Queer History Month. I don’t care what your sexuality is, or your preferred gender, it’s a celebration for everyone who realises everyone is worth celebrating. As Oscar Wilde said, “You don’t have to bat for us to admire our balls!” If you have events planned for LGBT History Month, let me know so I can include it in the programme and let as many people know as possible. For more information, or if you want to get involved please contact Vince Laws: vincelaws@gmail.com Also see: www.iamapoem.com
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B.RIGHT.ON FESTIVAL LISTINGS SO FAR... FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY
BRIGHTON TOWN HALL: 3pm, filmed happening, official launch of LGBT History Month in Brighton & Hove with Mayor and VIPs; unveiling of I’ll Take My Vows And Lie With You On A Bed Of Fresh Lime Leaves installation in the atrium by Vince Laws; Mandy Webb, the Hankie Quilt, Adopt-APansy, poetry, voices, Make Them Eat Cake and Barefoot Wine. BRIGHTON JUBILEE LIBRARY: 7–9pm, filmed performance 8pm, artistic launch of Vince Laws’ I Am A Poem, text installation BANNED, display of banned books, films, Vince’s Visual Poems, spoken and visual poetry, Adopt-A-Pansy, Make Them Eat Cake, Barefoot Wine, the Hullabaloo Community Quire and the OUT140 project.
ROSE COLLIS AND HER TROUSER-WEARING CHARACTERS One performer. Two banjoleles. Four ‘trouser-wearing characters’. show has something for everyone, whether they enjoy showbiz-type anecdotes, real-life scandals or even just songs performed with banjoleles! So, I hope audiences will not only think, “I really enjoyed that”, but also “I never knew that!”’ The show, which had its world premiere during the Brighton Fringe Festival 2012, and has since been performed at Manchester Pride, Littlehampton Arts Festival, Wotever World, Polari on the Southbank, Wigtown Book Festival and Brighton Pride, will be heading ‘Down Under’ in February, with performances at five major venues at Auckland International Fringe Festival and Auckland Pride, New Zealand Fringe Wellington, Sydney Mardi Gras Festival and Adelaide International Fringe Festival, the second largest Fringe festival in the world.
SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY
JUBILEE LIBRARY: 10am–5pm, meet the Hankie Quilt team in the foyer; BANNED display of books/films/artwork by Vince Laws.
SUNDAY 3 FEBRUARY
QUEER BRIGHTON TOUR: 11am, with the Brighton-based author and alternative historian Rose Collis as your guide; starts at Jubilee Library, £7/£5 concs, £1 from every ticket to the Rainbow Fund. (1 hour aprox). JUBILEE LIBRARY: 1pm, free LGBT Film show (and every Sun during Feb), 1st floor, for details call 01273 290800. ENVY: 5pm, Rose Collis’ musical cabaret show TROUSER-WEARING CHARACTERS, £7/£5 concs, £1 from every ticket to the Rainbow Fund. ‘What a BRILLIANT show!’ Julie Burchill I’ll Take My Vows And Lie With You On A Bed Of Fresh Lime Leaves installation at Brighton Town Hall (8.30am–5pm, Mon–Fri during Feb). BANNED at the Jubilee Library is on display during opening hours, (Fri 1–Wed 13 Feb).
ROSE COLLIS returns to unbutton her critically-acclaimed TROUSER-WEARING CHARACTERS, (5pm, Sun Feb 3), with some additional new material, as part of the B.Right.On Festival at Envy, above Charles Street Bar. Trouser-Wearing Characters is the first original, one-woman cabaret-style musical show ever created and performed by a British author, and is a unique mixture of music, history and comedy. It combines stories, vignettes and songs (evergreens and originals) about some of her favourite, eclectic ‘trouser-wearing characters’, from 1950s media star Nancy Spain to masquerader ‘Colonel’ Victor Barker, cabaret legend Douglas Byng to the ‘f**king lady’ herself, actress Coral Browne, with cameo ‘appearances’ by the likes of Noel Coward, Marlene Dietrich and Vincent Price. Trouser-Wearing Characters has a cast of many characters, including Rose’s veteran banjoleles, ‘Alvin’ and ‘Bud’. Rose said: “Most people won’t know that, before I became an author and journalist, I was a performer and songwriter in fringe theatre, from 1979 until 1985. “‘The show’s origins began with an appearance I made at Polari on the Southbank and, though it was a short set, the combination of comedy, history and song was a hit with the audience and it was one of the easiest and best ideas I’ve ever had to develop a full-length show for the Fringe. “Trouser-Wearing Characters brings together everything I’ve done in my careers, from singing and writing original songs, to researching and relating stories of fascinating and quirky figures. I think the
‘Rose Collis has the air of someone moving to the next level: all the elements of her previous experience researching, writing and performing unite during this show in a natural and selfassured way. As an author of several books, this show is crammed full of facts and unexpected connections. It’s more than just a lecture, however: in a theatrical exploration of colourful characters who defied expectations in order to reinvent themselves, she also sings and presents the material with enough theatricality to bring her subjects to life‘ Lucy Nordberg, Fringe Review ‘…spiced with witty asides, knowing looks and a bright selection of songs on the banjolele… Collis brought them to life colourfully and sympathetically.’ The Latest This is a well-paced, fact filled one woman show about women who liked to wear trousers and men who did anyway… She has a charming voice and a delightful delivery…the show has just about all anyone can ask: interesting content, great energy and music that makes you beg for more.’ Lynn Ruth Miller, star of ‘Britain’s Got More Talent’ ‘Collis’ genuine affection for her cross-dressing eccentrics is the heart of this show. That makes it work, and creates something quirky and uplifting. The themes of the show stayed with me as I left the Marlborough.’ Mathilda Gregory, Fringe Guru TROUSER-WEARING CHARACTERS by Rose Collis, directed by Matt Thompson, is at Envy, upstairs at Charles Street, (5pm, Sun Feb 3). Tickets £7/£5 concs, with a £1 per ticket donated to the Rainbow Fund. More info: www.rosecollis.com
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Dutch cellist Pieter Wispelwey has recorded the Bach Cello Suites twice before - so why again? Well, he's reached his 50th birthday, and after exploring the works in depth with the help of eminent Bach scholars, he has more to say. Bach notoriously left very little instruction for how the suites should be played, not just in terms of tempi or articulation, but even the kind of instrument on which to play them. So for this recording, Wispelwey has recorded them on a Baroque cello for the first five, and a Violoncello piccolo (with an additional fifth high string) for the sixth, but he also plays them a whole tone lower than modern pitch. This creates a remarkably different sound world, lighter and freer, yet with an earthy grittiness, produced by the gut strings under a lower tension than usual, making one listen afresh to these incredible masterpieces. Wispelwey talks on the accompanying DVD about achieving the right tempi for the dance movements, some faster than we might be used to, making them really sing with a delightful spring. The rocking cross rhythms of the Prelude to the fourth suite is a highlight for me. Yet Wispelwey doesn’t see this as his definitive word, and talks of the possibility of further recordings in the future – his passion for the Suites, almost an obsession, is clearly not sated yet! EPR Classic EPRC0012
The loss four years ago of the great conductor, Richard Hickox is still keenly felt. His recordings include many which amount to no less than a definitive catalogue of music by great English composers. I’ve been listening to two – a two disc set by Sir John Tavener (b.1944), and The Collector’s Edition 6 disc box set of Orchestral Works by Frank Bridge (1879-1941). The Tavener set opens with We Shall See Him As He Is, an extensive piece for soloists, choruses and an unusually
scored orchestra - just brass, strings, organ and timpani. Composed in 1990, it stems from his immersion in Greek Orthodoxy. He creates long periods of meditative calm, interspersed with outbursts from the brass and timpani. Eis Thanaton, for two soloists and orchestra, was written shortly after the death of his mother in 1985, to whom he was very close. Again, the orchestration involves just brass, strings and timpani. An incredibly haunting work, soloists Patrica Rozario and Stephen Richardson excel as Mother and Son. Theophany, makes use of prerecorded tape (multi-tracked bass chant and Chinese wind-gong) with orchestra, and two soloists, creating an otherworldly effect. Chandos CHAN241-42 The Bridge set contains 43
works, performed variously by the BBC National Chorus & Orchestra of Wales, singers Sarah Connolly, Philip Langridge and Roderick Williams, Howard Shelley (piano) and Alban Gerhardt (cello). Many of these works are barely known and rarely performed – the only regularly performed being The Sea (composed by Brighton born Bridge in Eastbourne), the cello concerto Oration, and Phantasm for piano and orchestra. Yet there are many delights to be found here, including the brief yet expressive Norse Legend and the ambitious early symphonic poem, Mid Of The Night. The songs for solo voice and orchestra, many of them premiere recordings, are beautifully performed by the three singers. I particularly liked the impressionist Day After Day, with highly sensitive singing from Connolly. Chandos CHAN10729(6)X These two collections demonstrate how important Hickox was in bringing forgotten English repertoire to our attention.
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BRIGHTON DOME Box office: 01273 709709, www.brightondome.org The Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Barry Wordsworth perform Verdi Prelude & Triumphal March from Aida, Saint-Saëns Third Symphony, and Poulenc’s Concerto for Two Pianos (2.45pm, Sun 13), with pianists Rob Clark & Kate Shipway. Later in the month (2.45pm, Sun 27), they return with Haydn Symphony No.98, Mozart Symphony No.39 and Bach’s Concerto for Violin & Oboe with Daniel Bhattacharya (violin) and Alun Darbyshire (oboe).
CORN EXCHANGE Church Road, Brighton, www.stringsattachedmusic.org.uk The Strings Attached season continues (11am, Sun 20) with the BRITTEN SINFONIA, joined by Mark Padmore (tenor) in music by Walton, Poulenc, Britten, Richard Rodney Bennett and Gerald Barry.
ST LUKE’S CHURCH Queens Park Road, Brighton, www.stlukesconcerts.webeden.co.uk Sarah Stevens (cello) and Rachel Fryer (piano) perform (7.30pm, Fri 25) music by Britten, Bridge, Fauré and Franck.
SUSSEX DOWNS COLLEGE 1 Mountfield Road, Lewes, BN7 2XH, www.nyslewes.org.uk The Nicholas Yonge Society welcomes the CAVALERI QUARTET (7.45pm, Fri 25), playing Janácek, Beethoven and Jonathan Harvey.
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of the first volume of their live recordings of Beethoven Piano Trios, the Gould Piano Trio are back with the second set. Here we have two early works, the first of which is numbered WoO 38 –
uncertainty of income now dominating his existence, this work is still full of positivity, much more relaxed in feel to the first of the Op.70 set, the Ghost, which was on the Goulds’ first disc. The recordings are again live, from one concert at St George’s, Bristol, and are full of spirit and energy. The opening Allegro of Op.1 No.3 is especially full of drive, and the variations which follow this has a graceful and sensitive touch. I’m very much looking forward to the next volume of what is proving to be an outstanding set. Somm SOMMCD0120
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without opus – meaning that it was only published after his death, and this is followed by Op.1 No.3, composed just four years later in 1795. Whilst they do not sound revolutionary to our ears, they were both more substantial endeavours than the domestic scale trios from other composers before, already giving notice of the expansive direction Beethoven would take from here on in. Beethoven already uses the cello very differently in these works too, giving it a much more prominent role. These two early works are joined on this disc by a later work from his middle period, Op.70 No.2. Despite his deafness and
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Nevill Avenue, Hove, BN3 7NH, 01273 415384, www.ssomusic.co.uk The Sussex Symphony String Soloists conducted by Mark Andrew James perform Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante (7.30pm, Sat 26) with Nicola Bates (violin) and Rosalind Hanson (viola), Tchaikovsky, Britten, Kalinnikov and Peter Copley.
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SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED Dir: Colin Trevorrow Stars: Aubrey Plaza, Mark Duplass, Jake Johnson Plot: Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel. Word on net: "Not only has dialogue that's about something, but characters who have some depth and dimension.” I “Touching, generous, sweet, this little slip of a movie puts you under some kind of spell.” I “Off-the-wall premise, snarky wit and heartfelt performances... an inspired original.” I “The filmmaker takes you on an audacious journey and makes you believe every moment of it.”
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human blood for sustenance leading to law enforcement suspecting him in a series of grizzly murders Word on net: "A smart, intense, and unpredictable film that is tons of ghoulish fun from beginning to end.” I “Very well-acted, beautifully shot, and most of all: deftly directed.” I “The perfect quiet, slow-boil existential chiller to watch alone at night, quiet and in a contemplative mood."
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GRABBERS Dir: Jon Wright Stars: Richard Coyle, Ruth Bradley, Russell Tovey Plot: When an island off the coast of Ireland is invaded by bloodsucking aliens, the heroes discover that getting drunk is the only way to survive. Word on net: "A polished, watchable genre entertainment that nonetheless lacks the inspired dialogue and situations needed to make a memorable impression.” I “Topping the list of great movie drunks is Ruth Bradley whose legless performance getting drunk as a skunk is paralytic perfection.” I “Is this the best alien invasion comedy ever... very possibly.”
emotional true story of family survival.” I “Bayona, like Spielberg before him, has the gumption of a master manipulator, and really doesn't hold back, holding off catharsis, scene by scene, with all the sheer chaos at his disposal.” I “One of those rare films that comes along once in a blue moon... flawless in its delivery, from script through to production design to the remarkable performances from all the cast.”
Dir: Ben Lewin Stars: John Hawkes, Helen Hunt, William H. Macy Plot: A man in an iron lung who wishes to lose his virginity contacts a professional sex
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I Tom Cruise stars as action hero Jack Reacher, a homicide investigator digging deeper into a case involving a trained military sniper who shot five random victims. Also stars Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall and art house film director Werner Herzog. I Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei star in PARENTAL GUIDANCE. Artie and Diane agree to look after their three grandkids surrogate with the help of his when their parents need to leave therapist and priest. town for work. Problems arise Word on net: "The movie is so clammily sensitive and tame that it when the kids' 21st-century behaviours collide with Artie and stifles any strong response.” I “A Diane's old-school methods. touching, profoundly sex-positive I Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling and film that equates sex with Emma Stone star in GANGSTER intimacy, tenderness and emotional SQUAD, a chronicle of the LAPD's connection instead of performance, fight to keep the East Coast Mafia QUARTET competition and conquest.” I “A out of Los Angeles in the 1940s Dir: Dustin Hoffman bit like My Left Foot only with a and 50s. Stars: Maggie Smith, Michael different appendage.” I Quentin Tarantino's latest, Gambon, Billy Connolly DJANGO UNCHAINED, stars Jamie Plot: At a home for retired opera MIDNIGHT SON Foxx, Don Johnson and Leonardo singers, the annual concert to Dir: Scott Leberecht celebrate Verdi's birthday is Stars: Shawn-Caulin Young, Tracey DiCaprio. With the help of his mentor, a slave-turned-bounty disrupted by the arrival of Jean, an Walter, Arlen Escarpeta hunter sets out to rescue his wife eternal diva and the former wife of Plot: A young man called Jacob one of the residents. has a very rare skin disorder which from a brutal Mississippi plantation owner. Word on net: "Hoffman has worsens, forcing him to drink delivered a love letter to the elderly thesps of his adoptive country... we can forgive him its falsehoods.” I “Charming and well I Successful stage musical LES acted - especially by Maggie MISÉRABLES makes it onto the big Smith.” I “Tugs confidently on the screen with actors belting out the heart strings.” I “Hoffman has a songs including Hugh Jackman, gentle hand with his ancient cast Russell Crowe and Anne and a doting eye for the English Hathaway. To win two tickets to country house.” the Odeon Brighton send the answer to the following question HORS SATAN to Gscene Competition, 111 Western Road, Hove, BN3 1DD: Dir: Bruno Dumont Who wrote the novel Les Misérables? Stars: David Dewaele, Alexandra Lemâtre, Christophe Bon DECEMBER COMPETITION: Feet. Plot: A miracle reveals an unseen
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THE IMPOSSIBLE Dir: Juan Antonio Bayona Stars: Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, Tom Holland Plot: An account of a family caught, with tens of thousands of strangers, in the mayhem of 2004's tsunami in South East Asia. Word on net: "The most harrowing disaster movie in many a moon, film marries a tremendous feat of physical filmmaking to an