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…
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…
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…
The Downfall of Andrew Lloyd Webber
From Cats to Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber has become one of the most successful names in musical theatre. Yet, believed to be past his sell-by date, Lloyd-Webber…
Review: Smart Casual Tour by Jeff Innocent
“Twenty-six years doing stand-up comedy, just to become an overnight success,” is the predicament that 67-year-old stand-up comedian Jeff Innocent has found himself in. This meteoric rise was the result…
‘God, I Hope I Get It!’: The Struggles of a Performer
The plight of an actor, be it Dame Judi, your aspiring drama school graduate, or your average kid born with toe on pointe has always been that of a struggle.…
What’s On in Brighton?
The new year is well and truly in, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, it is time to treat the ones you love, be it your partner, the one you…
Tragedy or Comedy? Only Good Storytelling Makes a Special
TW: Death, Sexual Assault, and Transphobia “She’s in heaven, I’m on Netflix, it all worked out” claims a triumphant Taylor Tomlinson as she strikes a power pose at the audience…
To Musical or Not to Musical, That is the Question
Written by: Francesca Sylph, Senior Editor and Aaron Galway, Staff Writer FOR Written by: Francesca Sylph, Senior Editor There’s no question about it: all-singing, all-dancing productions have been given a…
The Dos and Don’ts of Theatre Etiquette
Often ahead of his time, it comes as no surprise that Shakespeare’s famous monologue from pastoral comedy As You Like It can be used to summarise theatre-goers in 2024. The…
What’s On in Brighton?
Christmas season is upon us, which means one thing in theatre – Christmas shows are back and they are everywhere. From themed Christmas shows to Christmas music concerts, they seem…
SMUTS bring The Addams Family to Life
The Addams Family is a well-known, iconic franchise containing several movies – both animated and live action – as well as a musical and popular TV series, featuring a ghoulish…
Improving Accessibility in Deaf Theatre
Theatre is meant for all to enjoy, but what if you were unable to enjoy it to its fullest potential? The British Deaf Association estimates that around 87,000 people in…