Things to do in Brighton & Hove - 27th September - 5th October
25th September 2013
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Friday 27th September

  • Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – Bill Kenwright's 'Amazing' 'Superb', 'Wonderful' and 'Brilliant' production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country, with standing ovations at every performance. Fri 5pm & 8pm, Sat 2pm, 5pm, 8pm, £19-£29.50 – Theatre Royal

  • Birdy - A thrilling, fast paced adventure with physical mayhem, comedy and live original music, 7:30pm, £12/£10 – The Old Market

  • Brav0 Four Zero - Do you wish there was a club night in Brighton for the over 40′s where you can dance yourself dizzy to Oasis, The Clash, The Bee Gees, Abba, Kylie or MJ ? Well now you can, 8pm, £10 – Latest Music Bar  

  • Brian Appleton’s History of the World in 3 Darts - Selly Oak’s man-rock musicologist takes to the road with a new tour. Created by the man behind John Shuttleworth, Graham Fellows., 8pm, £12/£10 – Komedia

  • Broken Hands - Treading the line between psychedelic and blues-rock, 8pm, £6 – The Hope

  • CocoRosie - Deftly blending a myriad of styles and references, from hip-hop and reggae to folk and opera, CocoRosie sing the things we can't say, shaping the most painful of experiences into memorable and evocative pop songs, 8pm, £18 – Brighton Dome

  • Horizon Records Label & Launch Night - Newly established Brighton based record label Horizon Recordings celebrate their very first release with a night of house, techno, break-beat and drum & bass, 11pm, £2 – Komedia

  • Schlomo: Human Geekbox - The world record-holding beatboxer is back with a brand new interactive experience. Join him on an exhilarating exploration of the art and science of geekdom, gadgets and the music of the human voice, 8pm, £14/£12 – Brighton Dome  

  • Sunset/Night Walk - Do something different with your Friday night - a walk on the Downs finishing at a country pub. For further details visit: www.brightonrockstours.com or call 07855 536510 – Please contact organiser for meeting point

  • White Wizard - White Wizard hails from Los Angeles CA. Tired of the downtuned screamo metal that seemed to be everywhere, bass player Jon Leon formed White Wizard in the summer of 2007, 8pm, £9 – The Prince Albert

  • Who’s Who – 40th Anniversary of Quadrophenia - On the 40th anniversary of the classic The Who album 'Quadrophenia', Who's who, the UK number 1 The Who tribute return to Brighton to perform the 'Quadrophenia' album plus The Who's greatest hits! 7pm, £15 – Concorde 2

 

Saturday 28th September

  • Brighton Sand Sculpture Festival - Visitors can experience the wonder of this magical art and will also have the chance to get involved. Sand sculpture workshops, live demonstrations, guided tours, unique photo opportunities, a children's sand pit, café and much more will be on offer to all.  – Black Rock

  • Krater Comedy Club - Eat, drink, watch and laugh as 3 top stand-ups and one of the best MCs on the comedy circuit entertain you. Fri, Sat and Sun. Please see www.komedia.co.uk/krater for opening times, £6 - £31 – Komedia

  • Theatre Royal Backstage Tours - Every Saturday, the tour is full of intriguing insights into the history and present day workings of Theatre Royal Brighton, 11:30am, £6 – Theatre Royal

  • Regency Colour - Regency Colour and Beyond, 1785-1835, is on until 13 October and includes two display areas and new interpretation exploring Regency understandings of colour and the interior decor of the Royal Pavilion  - Royal Pavilion

  • Brighton Digital Festival 2013 - The Brighton Digital Festival brings together the city’s arts and digital sector for a diverse range of events including exhibitions, performances, conferences, activities and workshops, www.brightondigitalfestival.co.uk – Various Venues

  • Timo Arnall & Collaborators – Immaterials - Lighthouse is delighted to be presenting an exhibition by one of Europe’s leading digital practitioners, Timo Arnall. Together with a network of collaborators, he reveals the invisible infrastructures that make up our technological world – Until 13th Oct - Lighthouse

  • Familiar Faces, Hidden Places - Starting with an introduction in the Royal Pavilion take a fascinating tour of the Pavilion estate, including the Regency gardens, Brighton Museum and a behind the scenes tour of Brighton Dome & Corn Exchange, 10:30am-1:30pm, £20/£15 – Royal Pavilion

  • The Level Grand Opening - Following a full renovation including a new playground, water fountains and sensory gardens the Level will have a grand reopening this September, 11am, free – The Level 28 September Rottingdean Craft Sale – Weekly craft sale – Rottingdean Village Hall  

  • Kachin Day of Solidarity & Celebration - Join members of the Kachin community from northeastern Burma to celebrate their rich cultural heritage, 11am3pm, free – Brighton Dome

  • How to Get on in Society - Family friendly event inspired by John Betjeman’s famous poem about correctness and etiquette, 11am-12.45pm, 2 - 2.45pm, Free with Preston Manor Admission – Preston Manor

  • Hugh Fisher - Hugh Fisher on piano – this recital will include masterworks by Beethoven & Scarlatti, 12:15pm, £4/£3 – St Michael’s and All Angels Church

  • Joe Bonamassa - Following the release of Joe Bonamassa’s live album and DVD, An Acoustic Evening At The Vienna Opera House, the internationally renowned guitarist will embark on 7-date UK arena tour, 6:30pm doors, £35-£75 – Brighton Centre

  • Le Chat Noir - Oh La La! Proud Cabaret Brighton takes a French twist on Saturday nights at Le Chat Noir! 7pm, £44 inc 3 course meal – Proud Cabaret Brighton

  • The Wave Pictures – Live music, 7pm, £9 – The Haunt  28 September Funny Women Brighton Nights - This month’s Brighton Nights will feature a fantastic mix of new comedy and some Funny Women favourites. See website for details, 8pm, £10/£8 – Komedia

  • Le Cluck – A night of cabaret hosted by Tori Boand and Jonny Davies, 8pm, £10 – The Old Market

  • Mod -For It - A night of far-out tunes from the Mod scene of the 60's, 70's and 80's!, 11pm, £5/£4 – Komedia   

  • Shakedown Festival 2013 – Shakedown is firmly established as the final festival of the year, bringing the biggest names and electronic and urban music to the UK’s party capital and the 2013 edition will include the brand new Audio Arena immersing festival goers in the very best house and future bass. Headline Acts include Rizzle Kicks, Labrinth and DJ Fresh – Stanmer Park

 

Sunday 29th September

  • Mutator 1 + 2 Evolutionary Art by William Latham - William Latham was one of the first UK artists in the 80’s to create computer art, and he rapidly gained an international reputation as a pioneer in the field, 11am, free – Until 13th Oct - Phoenix Gallery• Cycletta Brighton - Cycletta, the UK’s leading series of women only bike rides takes to Brighton, on September 29th and this year with even more reasons to take part! 9am Start time – Starting point – Plumpton Racecourse

  • Brighton Record Fair - Frequented by the frivolous thrifty and famous The Brighton Record and CD Fair offers the very best in new and vintage items on all formats, 9:30am-1:30pm £1.50, 1:30pm-4pm 50p – Brighton Centre

  • Herbie Flowers’ Jazz Breakfast - Another hearty serving of the special kind of breakfast that gets all the Kool Kats hungry, 11am, £6.50 (includes tea/coffee on arrival) – Brighton Dome

  • Sir Terry Pratchett and Friends – This year’s big City Reads event sees Sir Terry Pratchett and friends take to the stage. With world-wide book sales of over 85 million and work translated into 37 languages, Sir Terry Pratchett is a phenomenon, 2pm, £12-£50 – Brighton Dome

  • Dido’s Lament: Rituals of Death and Mourning - Exclusive viewing of award-winning film-maker Valentina Lari’s film-noir short, followed by a Q&A session and brief tour of the house, 2.30pm–4pm £8, Members £5, book in advance – Preston Manor  

  • Francesca Martinez: What the F**k is Normal - What happens when you're branded ‘abnormal', in a world obsessed with normality? This show is Francesca's defiant, insightful and fascinating answer, 8pm, £12.50 – Komedia

  • SD2 Festival - Brighton, get ready! Here comes SD2, a brand new one day festival taking place by the seaside featuring the biggest names in pop music. SD2 is a great day out for all ages taking place in the picturesque setting of Stanmer Park, one of the most beautiful locations along the south coast. Headline acts include The Wanted and The Saturdays – Stanmer Park

 

Monday 30th September

  • The South - Featuring ex members of the Beautiful South band, the nine piece perform many of the Beautiful South hits plus new songs from their debut album, Sweet Refrains, 7:30pm, £22.50 – Komedia

 

Tuesday 1st October

  • Branded - You control the mix! 10pm-4am, FREE early Guest List £3 Walk up - 12-15 Kings Road
  • Collister, Kelly & Filleul - The trio perform a host of their favourite songs, crossing every music genre; soul, blues, country and maybe a little folkabilly too. “Christine Collister can sing the birds down off the trees" - 8pm, £13.50£8 NUS - Komedia
  • Soul of the City Choir - Taster Sessions - Soul of the City Choir is looking for new members this September. If you've never experienced the amazing feeling of singing in a choir why not try a free taster? 7:30-9pm, free - St Paul's School, St Nicholas Road
  • The Seekers - The Original line up of The Seekers have reunited for their 50th Anniversary Farewell Golden Jubilee Tour for one last time! 6:30pm, £40-£60 - Brighton Centre Wednesday 2nd October
  • Lunchtime Recitals - Lunch time recitals every Wednesday at 12.30pm, please call ahead to confirm details. A minimum donation of £2 towards recital expenses is appreciated – St Nicholas Church
  • Lunchtime Recitals - The perfect way to spend a relaxing lunchtime in the middle of a busy week with high-quality performances from a variety of outstanding musicians, 1pm-2pm, free – All Saints Church
  • Andy Fairweather Low - Album Sweet Soulful Music signalled a welcome return for one of the UK’s most distinctive artists playing engaging mid-tempo pop soul and rock. 7.30pm, £22.50 In Advance - Komedia
  • FemRock - FemRock is a monthly female-fronted queer-feminist night with live music, spoken word and DJs. 7pm, £3 - Latest Music Bar
  • Lee Thompson’s Ska Orchestra - The brainchild of Madness saxophonist Mr. Lee 'Kix' Thompson, Lee Thompson’s Ska Orchestra were formed, in the back streets of Hackney, in the early months of 2011 - Concorde 2

 

Thursday 3rd October

  • A Graceful Death: Paintings From the End of Life - Artist, Antonia Rolls, will be talking about the journey she travels as she paints people nearing the end of their lives or living with complex neurological conditions. 6pm, The event is free but please register your attendance - Chowen Lecture Theatre, University of Sussex
  • Bug’a’Boo - Slow Jams and R’n’B. 11pm-4am, £2 Guest List £4 Walk up - 12-15 Kings Road
  • Club Criminal - Featuring the best of Rock and Indie goodness across 2 floors! 9pm, £3/£2- Latest Music Bar







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