THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE...
Friday 2nd
Stackridge
@ropetackleart
Experimental folk rock outfit Stackridge play Ropetackle as part of their ‘Final Bow Tour'. This is your last chance to see the band that put West Country firmly on the music map of Great Britain way before the ‘Bristol Sound’.
8pm, £15
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
White Mink: Electro Swing Speakeasy
@TOMvenue
The sounds and style of the 1920s & 30s turned upside down and smuggled into the 21st century. Expect high production values, cutting edge but accessible music, world-class performers, a fantastic atmosphere and surprises galore!
8pm, £15
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
80s 90s Party
@FunkyfishClub
It's time to flashback to the days of bad haircuts and first kisses, as every Friday night Funkyfish Club celebrates the 80s and 90s classics from Michael Jackson to Queen.
10pm, free
19 Marine Parade
BN2 1TL
Saturday 3rd
Many Loves Masquerade
@Rialto_Brighton
An event that welcomes polyamorous, open and LGBT+ folk. A night of decadence and dancing with live burlesque acts and the finest jazz, electro swing and queer alternative music.
8pm, £12 (£10 advance)
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
An Evening Of Gilbert & Sullivan
@ropetackleart
An entertaining evening of Gilbert & Sullivan comical operas, featuring leading soloists including Yvonne Patrick and a local chorus of 20+ voices. Perfect for opera aficionados and newcomers alike.
7:30pm, £15
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Loving Your Sensual Self: A Deeper Taste of Tantra
This weekend invites you on an extended journey into the heart of Tantra, giving you the time and space to really focus and explore the real you. Tantra creates a way to awareness, authenticity and acceptance to all that we feel and everything that we are.
9am, £150
Ditchling Road
BN1 6JU
Brighton and Hove Albion vs Cardiff City
@OfficialBHAFC
Cardiff City come to town to face Brighton at the American Express Community Stadium.
3pm
American Express Community Stadium
Village Way, BN1 9BL
Sunday 4th
Horse Winter Tour
@TOMvenue
The iconic Horse McDonald performs new songs alongside favourites from her extensive back catalogue. Horse’s power to reinvent and advance her musical style and prowess has been unshakable.
7:30pm, £17.50
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
Paddy McGuinness presents Daddy McGuinness
@TheatreRoyalBTN
One of the country’s best-loved and most popular comedians Paddy McGuinness has announced a brand new UK tour for 2015 & 2016.
7:30pm, £21.40 - £28.90
Theatre Royal Brighton
New Rd, BN1 1SD
Brighton Record Fair
@BrightonCentre
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. With over 150 stalls, expect a wide range of vinyls, CDs, DVDs, books, magazines and music memorabilia as well as live DJ sets thoughout the day!
9:30am, £5
Brighton Centre
Kings Road, BN1 2GR
Monday 5th
Donald Robertson Is Not A Stand-Up Comedian
@TOMvenue
Writer/performer Gary McNair’s acclaimed monologue weaves a classic coming-of-age story with a pinpoint deconstruction of the darker side of stand-up comedy.
8pm, £12
The Old Market
Upper Market Street, BN3 1AS
A Natural History Of The Redhead
@ropetackleart
Jacky Colliss Harvey presents a captivating history of red hair through the ages, drawing on science, religion, politics, literature and art. This special evening will feature a reading, Q&A session and book signing, with first edition copies available at discount.
7pm, £8
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Tuesday 6th
May-We-Go-Round?
@EmporiumBton
Uncompromising yet utterly accessible, May-We-Go-Round? is a collision of fiercely energetic dance and comedic theatre, taking audiences on the bitter sweet ride of romance.
8pm, £10
Emporium Brighton
88 London Road, BN1 4JF
Material Men & Strange Blooms
@brightdome
A highly visual double bill of eclectic dance from Shobanah Jeyasingh. Come and see Strange Blooms, a piece inspired by the cellular life of plants and Material Men, a virtuoso piece of the Indian diaspora.
7:45pm, £7.50 - £17.50
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Wednesday 7th
Roll Over Atlantic With John Agard
@ropetackleart
Shoreham Wordfest present the world premiere of a first ever one-man show by celebrated Caribbean-British poet/performer, John Agard, directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Roll Over Atlantic is a satirical revisiting of the voyages of Christopher Columbus.
8pm, £10
Ropetackle Arts Centre
BN43 5EG
Portrait
@brightdome
A frank, funny and provactive look at the trials and tribulations of modern life, seen through the eyes of a young black woman. Candid and satirical, this one-woman show uses music, poetry and dance to challenge cultural stereotypes, explore identity and more.
7:30pm, £12
Brighton Dome
Church Street, BN1 1UE
Thursday 8th
3 Gone Blonde
@Rialto_Brighton
An all new, all blonde evening of true diva style. Marilyn Monroe, Doris Day and Dusty Springfield - this intimate cabaret show takes you through the 50's, 60's and 70's with three of the biggest stars of all time.
9pm, £13.50
Rialto Theatre
Dyke Road, BN1 3FE
The Gladiators Ft Droop Lion
@Concorde_2
The Gladiators continue to spread their music, now joined by young promising singer Droop Lion. Experience their unique sound live at Concorde 2.
7pm - 11pm, £12.50
Concorde 2
Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN
