Electra at the Brighton Open Air Theatre Review
4 STARS After enjoying success at the Brighton Fringe Festival, winning the outstanding theatre award, The Conor Baum Company’s production of Electra came to the Brighton Open Air Theatre (BOAT)…
Why are so many arts venues shutting down?
While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks rather than NatWest. Understandably, it’s…
Come to the Cabaret!
Meine Damen und Herren, Mesdames et Messieurs, Ladies and Gentlemen! Do not delay going to the Cabaret! John Kander’s classic musical lights up Central London’s Embankment at the Kit Kat…
I Owe My Life to Amateur Dramatics
When people think of the Am Drams, the consensus stems from the assumption of drab and dull acting, vocals comparable to X-Factor auditions, and dancing that would make Bruce Forsyth…
Why are so many arts venues shutting down?
Is there really a problem? While music may be the food of love, unfortunately, the public requires real consistent nourishment. Due to the cost-of-living crisis, people are frequenting food banks…
Coming Out Tonight? Interview with the Director and Cast
Words by Marni Lippin ‘’It’s a play about messy bisexuals!’’ ‘Coming Out Tonight?’ is the original play written and directed by Alannah Van Engeland for the SUDS – created about…
A Brief History of Disability and Theatre
If all the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players, those with disabilities may find themselves working behind the scenes. Due to the history of stigma…
Theatrical-movies or Movie-theatricals? Blurring the Line
In 1997, satirist and creator of Brass Eye, Chris Morris, wrote a skit in which Peter Sutcliffe, a serial killer, stars in a musical of his life. Complete with “singing…
What’s On in Brighton…. Fringe Edition
Have you ever danced with fire-eaters, or laughed until you cried at a street performer’s antics? Welcome to the Brighton Fringe Festival, where the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. In…
Are Jukebox Musicals Hitting All the Right Notes?
Though jukebox musicals are not a new concept within theatre, the popularity of such continues to grow. But how is this impacting the West End, and Broadway? Are jukebox musicals…
Theatre Kid To Global Superstar: Rodrigo Conquers
With lots of smash hits in her name such as Déjà Vu and Good4You, Olivia Rodrigo has truly become a global superstar in this era with millions of fans and…
When the Jokes Don’t Hit…
Fetch yourself a drink with some snacks and get comfortable, because you now have front-row tickets to a date where stand-up comedy truly stood everyone up. Ever uttered a witty…
What’s On in Brighton
Spring is here, and with May approaching, we have even more exciting theatre events ranging from comedy, clubs, music, talks, tributes, theatre productions, and performing arts. There is something for…
Fight or Flight Under the Spotlight?
Ever found yourself daydreaming about rocking out on stage, living the glamorous life, or being interviewed like a superstar? Have your nerves forced you to derail an otherwise promising career…
My Favourite Show…
IN THE HEIGHTS Written by: Santiago Buitrago, Staff Writer We can’t talk about Lin-Manuel Miranda without discussing the international hit that was Hamilton, and how it established Miranda’s voice as…
What’s On in Brighton?
The anxious chatter as the crowd fills the room, the sense of trepidation as the audience takes their seats and the silence that descends as the curtain rises. The theatre…
SMUTS’ The Addams Family: Reviews
“It was a great combination of talents with great direction”★★★★☆ Bella Rosanes, Staff Writer Going into the show, I didn’t know what to expect. It has been a while since…
Gleeks: Where Have They Gone?
Ah, theatre kids. You might have heard about or known theatre kids before! Maybe you even were one of them once? I guess you can picture a group of teenagers…
Personal Experiences at the Forefront of Performance: An Interview with Ray Young
This month I had the opportunity to speak to Ray Young, the creative director of OUT. Ray told me how the performance ‘began as an experiment, and we didn’t expect…
What’s On in Brighton…
Brighton is always buzzing with interesting events, whether it be club nights, live music or theatre productions. As we start to welcome the beginning of spring, the city is hosting…