Actors dressed as chefs and cooks standing around a thin stage, surrounded by an audience. The lights are dim, and there is one actor in the centre stage smiling.
Photo Credit: Rosie Powell

Brighton People’s Theatre

Associate Company

Brighton People’s Theatre make bold, thought-provoking and authentic work reflecting the diversity of Brighton. 

They work with local people, more than 80% of whom have never performed on stage before, bringing people together to be part of something bigger than themselves. Brighton People’s Theatre is a nationally recognised leader in co-creating theatre, training artists from across the UK in their approach. Their play Born & Bread – set in a community kitchen and exploring themes of migration, friendship and loneliness – was a sold-out hit during Brighton Festival 2024. They run weekly drop-in workshops, welcoming anyone who is over 18, with a BN postcode, and have a particular focus on ensuring those from low socioeconomic backgrounds can get involved.

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