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Der Rosenkavalier R. STRAUSS ENO

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:34 PST

An utterly superb night out with a top notch cast at the ENO who have yet again shown what can be done to breath spectacular life into a well worn opera.

LGBT History Month event: BBC Three drama 'Lip Service' - advance screening and Q&A at the Sallis Benny Theatre, Brighton

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:13:48 PST

On February 21, the Sallis Benny Theatre, Brighton will host an advance screening of the second series of the successful BBC Three drama, 'Lip Service'.

Holiday on Ice: 'Tropicana' the Passion Tour at The Brighton Centre

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:39:40 PST

Every year the creative team behind Holiday On Ice attempt to better the previous year’s offering, and with this year’s 'Tropicana', the Passion Tour they have excelled themselves.

Kemble's Riot at the Old Market

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:01:55 PST

Adrian Bunting's play Kemble's Riot is set amongst the world of London theatricals in the early nineteenth century.

Spamalot at the Theatre Royal

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:30:23 PST

The show takes various sketches from the film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, adds some songs, a few new scenes and some topical jokes and voila! an instant hit musical.

Cinderella, a Panto for Christmas

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 19:06:29 PST

In the absence of a family Christmas show at the Theatre Royal, Brighton this year, Music Theatre 2000 is bringing Cinderella, a traditional, magical pantomine to the Barn Theatre in Southwick.

The Importance of Being Earnest A new Musical

Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:02:18 PST

A perfectly formed show, a touch of Christmas delight, a well loved old friend with a new look and bounce in their step, some lovely songs, lot's of laughter and the wonderful feeling that you’ve seen something special.

How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found

Sat, 10 Dec 2011 16:45:58 PST

The Academy of Creative Training has produced a thoughtful evening of theatre which looks at the meaning of identity in the 21st century.

‘Bent Double’ with Zoe Lyons

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:47:28 PST

A good value, funny and very gay friendly night with a good mix of comedians and skilfully held together by the rather lovely Ms Zoe Lyons.

Season's Greetings. Alan Ayckbourn

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:54:23 PST

At least you know what you’re getting with Ayckbourne – good British farce- that’s what he does, that’s what they want and that’s what you’ll get.

Madama Butterfly - Puccini

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:00:32 PST

This new production of Madam Butterfly was delightful, rich, powerful and touched me & the full house left humming. Always a good sign of a good show.

La Traviata Verdi

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 10:57:12 PST

This is a fun and passionate telling of the tragic story of Violetta Valery and is done with romantic charm and is very entertaining.

Henry V at the Theatre Royal

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:25:02 PST

All-male company Propeller's Henry V is a truly wondrous production.

SHOW ONE! by Pink Triangle Theatre at LGBT History Month Pre-Launch‏

Wed, 16 Nov 2011 13:08:16 PST

Pink Triangle Theatre (PTT), a Theatre in Education company from the north-west, has been invited by gay rights-activist Sue Sanders, to perform at the pre-launch event for Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month on Monday, November 21 at 5.40pm.

Eugene Onegin: Tchaikovsky at the ENO

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 16:24:17 PST

A deliciously intimate yet devastatingly poignant depiction of unbridled passions and unrequited love, Tchaikovsky’s lyrical masterpiece returns to ENO in a new staging directed by Deborah Warner.

Keeler at the Theatre Royal

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:52:47 PST

Keeler is rather bland run through the events of the sensational scandal.

An Inspector Calls at the Theatre Royal

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 23:33:00 PST

Stephen Daldry's production of the classic thriller comes as close to perfection as theatre gets.

Castor & Pollux Rameau ENO

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 20:20:58 PST

A brand new production of Rameau revived with understated elegance, once again the ENO presents a night of vivid entertainment with it’s eye firmly on the quality. Recommended.

Theatre Royal: Dr. Marigold and Mr Chops

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 19:32:25 PST

Simon Callow's one-man, two monologue show is appearing at The Theatre Royal in Brighton.

Molière's Tartuffe by Roger McGough

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 09:13:19 PST

Great fun, as silly and as serious as the original and a wonderful adaptation by McGoughs who keeps to the original rhyming couplets with great verve, style and wit.