Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 8th May

Things to do in Brighton & Hove - Friday 8th May - Thursday 14th May

6th May 2015

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THIS WEEK IN BRIGHTON AND HOVE

It’s week two of the lively, innovative, diverse Brighton Festival and there are some great things going on over the next seven days.

One of the more unusual events is The Company of Wolves, a “promenade theatre adventure” taking place in Stanmer Park from May 7-9. Based on Angela Carter’s imaginative story, the tale will unfold as you walk or run along the route (which will be between two and five miles long, depending on the path you choose). It starts at 8.30pm so bring a torch or head torch and wear suitable footwear. Tickets are £15 plus booking fee. More info on www.brightonfestival.org/event/5847/the_company_of_wolves/

If you love books, quizzes and tea you’ll adore the children’s book quiz at the Sallis Benney Theatre on Sunday afternoon. The Just William Tea Party Quiz will find out just how much you know about children’s books, and there’s a special round on the Just William books. It’s suitable for ages 7 plus, with a maximum of six on a team. More www.brightonfestival.org/event/5931/the_just_william_tea_party_quiz/

May 9 is the launch of B.O.A.T, the Brighton open air theatre, and it’s kicking off with a gala night featuring Jo Neary, Simon Evans and many more. The theatre’s first main production is Romeo and Juliet, by the Globe Theatre on Tour, from May 13, with the theatre promising to reveal details of its first full season next week. For more details, see www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk.

Did your kids love taking part in the Mini Mile races before the Brighton Marathon? If they have caught the running bug – or would simply like to have a go at running for the first time – then they can take part in Brighton’s first Junior Parkrun in Preston Park on Sunday.

Starting at 9am, it’s a free 2k run for 4-14 year olds of all abilities. The run is timed so children can try to beat their personal best every week. If the kids want to know their time, you do need to register beforehand - you’ll be given a barcode which you need to print and bring along on the day. If you can’t make this Sunday, don’t worry as it will take place in the park every Sunday at the same time. www.parkrun.org.uk/prestonpark-juniors/

See more events below...

Friday 8th

A Concert for VE Day: Martin James Bartlett Plays Mozart

@musicofourtime

BBC Young Musician of the Year 2014 pianist Martin James Bartlett plays Mozart Concerto No.20 with Kantanti Ensemble in this special concert commemorating the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

20:00-22:00, £20 (£16)

Royal Pavilion

Brighton BN1 1EE

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

@TheLadyBoys

The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back in another sizzling and seductive production.

7pm/9pm, £11.75

Victoria Gardens

BN1 1UB

Uriah Heep

@tomvenue

Uriah Heep, who indisputably invented Hard Rock in conjunction with Black Sabbath, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin, have sold in excess of 30 million albums since their inception in 1969.

7:30pm, £20 Adv

The Old Market

11a Upper Market Street BN3 1AS

Saturday 9th

Handmade, Craft & Vintage Fair

@BrightonOpenMkt

Join in for a spectacular day of shopping and browsing the wonderful handmade and vintage stalls at the Brighton Open Market.

10am-5pm, Free

The Open Market

Marshalls Row, Brighton BN14JU

Artist Open Houses

@artistshouses

The second 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

Nordic Giants - A Séance Of Dark Delusions Tour

@Concorde_2

Join Nordic Giants at Concorde2 as they tour the UK showcasing their debut album ‘A Séance of Dark Delusions’. Plus support from athousandfurs and Foreign Skins.

7pm, £10 in adv + bf

Concorde 2

Madeira Drive, BN2 1EN

Sunday 10th

Brighton Big Balls 2015

@BrightonBigBall

Charity Fun Run on the beach in aid of Orchid fighting male cancer. Carry two large red balls and get past the many obstacles to complete the race. Simple? Come and find out.

10am-2:30pm, £25 registration

Big Beach Cafe

Hove Lagoon BN3 4LX

Stonewall Equality Walk

@EqualityWalk

Join the Stonewall Equality Walk where hundreds of people like you will gather together to make a difference for LGBT equality.

12pm-6pm, Registration is £15 and kids 12 and under are free.

Royal Pavilion Gardens,

New Road BN1 1UG

Vlad the Impaler

@Rialto_Brighton

Brighton Theatre in association with Oran Mor and the Romanian Cultural Institute present Jack Klaff in 'Vlad The Impaler'. A lunchtime tale of horror and dark comedy.

1:15pm, £12.50

Rialto Theatre

11 Dyke Road, BN1 3FE

Liam Williams - Capitalism

@KomediaBrighton

2014 Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and Best New Comer Nominee 2013 Liam Williams follows his widely-acclaimed debut with a show about money.

8pm, £10, conc £8

Komedia 44-47

Gardner Street BN1 1UN

Monday 11th

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

Bunty: Full AV show feat VJ Luna

@BrightonFringe

Looping experimental avant-pop music with a distinctive voice, Brighton's Bunty brings us her raw talent and unique multi-tasking showmanship!

19:00, £8 (£10 On the door)

Brighton Spiegeltent

Old Steine Pleasure Gardens BN1 1GY

Tuesday 12th

Underworld

@Brightfest

Brighton Festival’s Associate Company Vincent Dance Theatre brings its acclaimed work Underworld to Brighton.

5:00pm - 7:30pm, £15, Festival Standby £10

Brighton Dome Corn Exchange

Church Street BN1 1UE

Wednesday 13th

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

Skips After School Club: Wizards and Witches Overview

@TheatreRoyalBTN

Join the Wizards and Witches academy and learn how to make a wand, create a spell, and concoct a potion. Skip’s After School Club is for 6-10 year olds.

4pm, £6

Theatre Royal

New Rd, BN1 1SD

Thursday 14th

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.

6:30pm, £10.00 - £15.00

The Old Courtroom

118 Church Street, BN1 1UD

Wolf Meat

@BrightonFringe

A brilliantly ridiculous take on Red Riding Hood, set in Grandma's Croydon drugs den.

A brand new show from emerging company Wildheart & Lyric, Wolf Meat brings absurdist humour & compelling storytelling to an irreverent world of dirty deals & mistaken identity.

7:30pm, £7.50 - £9.50

Marlborough Theatre

4 Princes Street, BN2 1RD

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