THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE:
Head to Preston Barracks for a free performance of 451 on Saturday night. Based on Ray Bradbury’s novel Fahrenheit 451, the outdoor production combines immersive sound and sensory theatre and focuses on a society where books are banned and violence is rewarded. The performance contains lighting and strobe effects. See more on http://brightonfestival.org/event/5863/451/
There’s a Fringe Festival adaptation of Macbeth at the Rialto theatre until Saturday. Tickets to the production, billed as a ‘thrilling, blood-soaked romp of murder, betrayal and revenge’, are from £7-£8. Find out more and book on http://www.rialtotheatre.co.uk/whats-on/fringe-events/macbeth
You can see six bands in action at Hotel Pelirocco on Saturday as part of the Alternative Great Escape festival. The first session takes place from 3-5pm featuring Grasshopper, Lost Idol and AK/DK. Three more bands, Sea Dog, I Am Ampersand and Time for T will be playing from 8pm-11pm. Entry is free. Details on http://www.hotelpelirocco.co.uk/events/escape-to-hotel-pelirocco-1
Are you a hero or a villain? And are heroes or villains faster on their feet? Find out on Sunday in a 5k or 10k run starting at 10.40am by Hove Lawns café. The idea is that you choose which team you would like to run for, and dress up accordingly. On the day, join your team mates and race for the line – first team to run out of medals wins and there are prizes for the best costumes too. The races cost £18 -£20 to enter, and you’ll be asked to raise at least £20 in sponsorship too – all proceeds go to Pass It On Africa. Find out more on http://www.heroesrun.org.uk/
More this week...
FRINGE: Macbeth
@Rialto_Brighton
Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous and dark plays, has been adapted into this thrilling, blood-soaked romp of murder, betrayal and revenge.
4pm, £8/£7 conc
Rialto Theatre
11 Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
African Drumming
@BrightonFringe
Using music, rhythms and fun as our trademark, performers will guide each member of a team to participate to their full musical potential, inspiring and motivating the group to work together and to ultimately achieve a common goal. Come along and try!
9:30pm, £10.00/ £9.00
The Old Courtroom
118 Church Street, BN1 1UD
South African Traditional Healers: The Way We Heal
@BrightonFringe
The Way We Heal is a play about a process of self realization and African spiritualism. Learn about the new age roothealers and their unique ability to interpret universal information and give soul guidance.
17:30, £15 (£10)
The Old Courtroom,
118 Church Street, BN1 1UD
50th Wildlife Photographer of the Year
@brightonmuseums
For the first time at the Brighton Museum & Art Gallery, visitors can enjoy the best wildlife photography in the world without needing to travel to London or fight through crowds to see the pictures.
10:00am, £3.00
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
Royal Pavilion Gardens, Brighton BN1 1EE
@artistshouses
The third weekend of Artist Open Houses. Explore 13 art trails and see an array of fabulous artwork from contemporary and original local artists and makers in their own homes.
11am, Free
Brighton and Hove
The Biggest Marionette Circus in the World
@BrightonFringe
Life-sized elephant, giraffe and lion marionettes come to The Warren courtesy of Poland’s finest puppeteers! The animals will greet you outside and lead you indoors to enjoy a breathtaking puppetry show to delight all ages.
12:15, £9 (£7.50, £25)
The Warren: Main House,
St Peter’s Church North, BN1 4GU
Brighton Heroes vs Villains Run
@Heroesrun
The annual Heroes charity fun run has races from 500m to 10K. More than a race the Heroes Run is a unique opportunity for families and friends to come together, dress up as their favourite Hero and run in aid of of educational charity Pass it On Africa and other charities.
9am, £6-£20 registration dependent on race
Hove Lawns,
Kingsway, BN3 2GT
Herbie's Jazz Breakfast
@BrightonFringe
Start every Brighton Fringe Sunday in the company of a living legend, bassist Herbie Flowers and his incredible bands. Enjoy the extraordinary talents of the UKs finest jazz musicians up close and personal - and a bit of a chat.
11am, £12.00 (£10.00 concessions)
Brighton Spiegeltent
Old Steine Pleasure Gardens BN1 1GY
X Factor Auditions
@churchillsquare
Calling all aspiring singers! If you fancy yourself as the new One Direction, Little Mix, Olly Murs or last year’s winner Ben Haenow, now is your chance!
11:00am-5:00pm, Free
Churchill Square Shopping Centre
BN1 2RG
FRINGE: Acting and Creating a Character
@Rialto_Brighton
Come and get your teeth into a refreshing approach to acting with this Stanislavski-inspired technique. Theory and improvisation, open to all, experienced or not. Based on Julian's long-running workshops at Conway Hall in London.
6:15pm, £8
Rialto Theatre
11 Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
Hobgoblin's Musical Festival!
@BrightonFringe
Join our friendly team of eclectic instrument experts in an Aladdins cave of musical instruments! We have live shows, workshops, demonstrations and masterclasses throughout May.
1pm, Free
Hobgoblin Music Brighton
108 Queens Road BN1 3XF
Dominic J Marshall Trio
@Brightfest
Multi-award winning pianist, composer and beatmaker Dominic John Marshall is shaping up to be a formidable force on the international jazz scene. With three albums and a clutch of awards already under his belt, his trio evades categorisation... Come and listen for yourself.
8:00pm, £10
Brighton Dome Studio Theatre
Church Street BN1 1UE
A Journey to Here... An Impro Show
@KomediaBrighton
Six women are on a journey. A comedy journey to make you laugh. Witness our responses to you and your suggestions. Be scared we will take you anywhere. It may even involve song.
8:45pm, £8.50, conc £6.50
Komedia 44-47
Gardner Street BN1 1UN
Benjamin Clementine
@TheatreRoyalBTN
Benjamin Clementine became one of the most talked-about unsigned performers when he performed the title track from his debut EP Cornerstone on Later...With Jools Holland in 2013. Expect a spine-tingling performance from this up-and-coming artist
8pm, £14.90 - £16.90
Theatre Royal
New Rd, BN1 1SD
The Lady Boys of Bangkok
@TheLadyBoys
The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in another sizzling and seductive production.
7pm, from £16.75
Victoria Gardens
BN1 1UB
