Things to do in Brighton & Hove - 15th - 21st November
13th November 2013
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Friday 15th November

 

Black Friday

Black Friday is coming to The Blind Tiger on the 15th November at 7:00 pm, with duel single and video premiers by Brighton’s blues stompers The Black Fields and local rock & rollers, Black Rooster Black Shag.

7pm, £5.

Blind Tiger, 52-54 Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9QA

 

Chase and Status

CHASE AND STATUS, first arena tour, performing at The Brighton Centre on 15th November.

6:30pm, £28.

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

Dub Pistols

These guys always pack Concorde2 out to the rafters, so if you don't want to be left out in the cold, make sure you buy tickets ASAP!

10pm, £5.

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

Stephanie Maciuk Hidden House: Behind the Scenes at Preston Manor

This very special tour takes you upstairs, downstairs and backstairs of this beautiful Edwardian manor house.

11am-12.45pm, £15, members £12, book in advance.

Preston Manor, Preston Drove, Brighton BN1 6SD

 

Le Flop

Six international clowns with silliness bubbling in their stomachs bring you an hour of alternative comedy.

8pm, £7 On the Door, £5 In Advance.

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Lunchtime Concerts

Gabriel Jones (piano) and Marianne Wright (soprano). Graduates of Trinity College of Music will perform a selection of French and English songs, including the Arriettes Oubliées by Debussy.

12:30pm-1:15pm, £3.50.

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UF

 

Paul Foot: Words to your Itinerary

A true original, challenging comedic convention at every turn and delighting his connoisseurs.

7.30pm, £12.50.

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AS

 

Jan Svankmajer: The Inner Life of Objects

Prolific across the arts, Jan Švankmajer is best known for the dark, surreal visions and macabre comedy of his films.

Check gallery for opening times, Free Entry

University of Brighton Gallery & Sallis Benney Theatre, 58-69 Grand Parade, Brighton BN2 0JY



Saturday 16th November

 

Big Red Bath

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

11.30am & 2.30pm, £5 children, £7 adults, £22 Family ticket (2 adults, 2 children), Age 2 - 6

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Father Christmas’s Laughter Lab

Father Christmas will be flying in from the North Pole on November 16th to visit the children at Churchill Square and for the first time ever, he will be bringing his Laughter Laboratory with him, along with a crack team of Elf Toy Technicians.

Churchill Square Shopping Centre, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2RG

 

Robbing Williams

Formed in the autumn of 1999 by singer Marc Hockley, Robbing Williams quickly became one of the most popular tribute shows in the UK, performing all of Robbie's greatest hits!

10pm, Free Entry.

Grosvenor G Casino, 9 Grand Junction Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1PP

 

Rottingdean Craft Sale

Vintage Fair and craft sale.

Rottingdean Village Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, E Sussex BN2 7HL

 

The Big Sleepout

The Big Sleepout 2013 will give a glimpse of what life is like for rough sleepers and raise the much needed funds to rebuild their lives.

7pm, Charitable donation.

Off the Fence, 132 Portland Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN3 5QL

 

The Fairy Tale Fair

The Fairy Tale Fair is a whimsical themed craft fair in Brighton. After the success of it’s previous fairs The Fairy Tale Fair looks forward to the festive special! Why not fall down the rabbit hole and explore it?

10.30am-4pm , free

Patcham Methodist Church, Ladies Mile Road, Patcham, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 8TA

 

The Treasure Hunt of Rottingdean

Explore and solve clues around the most fascinating and closely guarded treasures of Rottingdean.

Fantastic prizes to be won.

11am, £5 per person (£7.50 on the day).

Ye Olde Black Horse, 65 High Street, Rottingdean, Brighton, E Sussex BN2 7HE



Sunday 17th November

 

1,2,3 Little Pigs

It's a dangerous world out there! And if you’re a little pig it’s even worse, particularly if you’ve just left home and there’s a big hungry Wolf looking for you.

2.30pm, £8

Emporium Theatre,  88 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JF

 

Black History Month

Multicultural family friendly celebration of Afro-Caribbean arts and cultural heritage.

1pm, Free Non-Ticketed event

The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AS

 

Deux John Orchestra

Formed 2011 by John Trelawney and John Hurn to present exciting original material plus a few traditional tunes.

1pm, £4/£2

Komedia,  44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Jean Toussaint

In this tribute to some of the twentieth century's most renowned saxophonists, Toussaint and Loftis blow you away with their clarity of tone, honesty and passion.

8pm, £12/£10

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Musicals for the Martlets - Celebrating 10 Years

Do you love the music of Broadway and the West End? Then don’t miss the spectacular celebration of the 10th anniversary of Musicals for the Martlets at Hove Town Hall on Sunday 17th November.

4pm & 7:30pm, £12-£20.

Hove Centre, Norton Road, Hove, E Sussex BN3 4AH

 

Strictly Showtime

The Max Miller Appreciation Society presents a full afternoon’s entertainment featuring the pick of today’s cabaret talent, including Tucker and Julia Birkinshaw.

2pm, £16.

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Submotion Orchestra

Submotion Orchestra are one of the most interesting and exciting projects working in the UK today.

7.30pm, £10.

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

Sunday Circus

A different way to relax on Sunday morning. Come to Sunday Circus and be humoured, informed and entertained.

11.30am, £ donation

Emporium Theatre,  88 London Road, Brighton East Sussex BN1 4JF



TEN: 10th anniversary concert 2013

Talented young stars perform extracts from musical theatre, rock, pop and comedy spanning the last decade in this epic concert performance.

7pm, £14.50

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

The Oska Bright Film Festival

The international showcase of short films made by people with learning disabilities is a dynamic force for change and a very lively three days.

See website for screening times.

£3 per screening or £12 for a 3-day festival pass

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE




Monday 18th November

 

FIVE

Following their huge success of as part of sell out The Big Reunion tour and ITV2 series, one of the UK’s most successful boyband’s Five are embarking on their own massive headline tour this winter.

6:30pm, £27.50/£37.50

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

Gary Numan

Gary Numan brings his spectacular sound to Brighton this autumn.

7pm, £26.50.

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Jonzi D, Lyrikal Fearta: The Letter & Broken Lineage

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

8pm, £12.50/£10 Concessions

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1EE



Tuesday 19th November



One Inch Badge & Brighthelmstone present Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires

“One of America’s thoroughbred songwriters, with a knack for rueful melodies and the kind of grainy blue-collar detail that pins a song in your mind” New York Times

7.30pm, £12.

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Sweet Baboo

Live music concert.

7:30pm, £7

The Green Door Store, Trafalger Arches, Lower goods Yard, Brighton East Sussex BN1 4FQ



Wednesday 20th November

 

321 with Flange Krammer & Rusty Dustin

This madcap revisiting of the hit 80’s gameshow platforms the best in alternative and character comedy.

8pm, £3 only on the door.

The Old Market,  Upper Market Street, Hove, East Sussex BN3 1AS

 

Cardiac Comedy: Funraiser for British Heart Foundation

Grab yourself a ticket for a hearty night of laughs in aid of the British Heart Foundation. Line-up includes Zoe Lyons, Aidan Goatly and MC Dave Blood.

8pm, £12.

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Communion Brighton

This month we have live sets from

Phoria Young Kato The Mispers Demob Happy Annie Eve

The Haunt, 10 Pool Valley, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NJ

 

Dickie Beau

Drag fabulist Dickie Beau shapeshifts through a shadowy soundscape of lost souls in a theatrical trip to the subconscious underworld of his future self.

7.30pm, £12/£10

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Electrobash

Live electro / synth / clash emitting from the cortex of Brighton.

8pm, £4.

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

Fenech Soler

The fantastic Fenech-Soler are coming to Concorde2! Originally formed in 2006 in the Northamptonshire area of good old Blighty, the electropop band have since created a stir throughout the UK and the US

7pm, £12.50.

Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1EN

 

Ho Bina

Stimulate your child's innate musicality and creativity through singing, movement and games.

10.15am (Ages 2 - 4) and 11.15am (Under 2's), £5

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Shakespeare à la Carte

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

4.30pm & 7.30pm, 4.30pm: £16/£12 7.30pm: £25/£23.

Brighton Dome,  Church Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE

 

Sigur Ros

Sigur Rós will play a series of European dates in November, including a date at The Brighton Centre on 20th November, 2013.

6.30pm, £28.50.

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

Under Construction

Under Construction features some of the UK’s most innovative performance makers, trying out new ideas and works-in-progress, often for the first time.

8pm, Free Entry

The Basement, 24 Kensington Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4AJ




Thursday 21st November

 

Cinders

Full of colourful characters, thrilling theatrical effects and sumptuous costumes Cinders is the perfect escape from the Winter weather for all the family.

2pm & 7pm, From £8.

Emporium Theatre, 88 London Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4JF

 

Everything Is Connected

Bringing the festival to the city with a night of storytelling, comedy, poetry, jenga, artwork, philosophy and eclectic sounds.

7.30pm, £7/£5

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Hugh Cornwell

As the original guitarist, singer and main songwriter in The Stranglers, Hugh Cornwell is one of the UK's finest song writing talents.

8pm, £20.

Komedia,  44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1UN

 

Kins

Live music,

8pm, £6.50

The Hope, 11-12 Queens Road, Brighton, E Sussex BN1 3WA

 

Ruarri Joseph

With his band in support of the new album ‘Brother’

8pm, £8

Latest Music Bar, 14-17 Manchester Street, Brighton BN2 1TF

 

Stereophonics

Stereophonics are: Kelly Jones- vocals/guitar, Richard Jones-bass, Adam Zindani –guitar and Jamie Morrison – drums.

6.30pm, £35.

Brighton Centre, Kings Road, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2GR

 

Texas

Following their album release of conversation, Texas will return in November with a national tour with a stop off here at Brighton.

7pm, £38.50 - £50.

Brighton Dome, Church Street, Brighton East Sussex BN1 1EE





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