The end of the world will be broadcast from Worthing in Brighton Festival 2020 theatre show

30 Jan 2020

The classic science fiction story, The War of the Worlds is playfully reimagined for the Fake News generation.Adapted by Rhum and Clay Theatre Company, the show comes to Worthing’s Connaught Theatre next May as part of Brighton Festival 2020. Inspired by H.G. Wells’ novel and Orson Welles’ legendary…

Carlos Acosta brings his critically acclaimed Cuban dance company to Brighton Dome

29 Jan 2020

Following the success of Acosta Danza’s Brighton debut in 2017, the critically acclaimed Cuban company return to Brighton Dome on 17 & 18 Mar 2020 with Evolution as part of a UK-wide spring tour. With a programme of four new and existing dance works, the company will be joined on stage by world renowned…
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Bring on the FUNK! A music revolution kicks off at Brighton Dome this February

27 Jan 2020

James Brown collaborator Pee Wee Ellis and singer China Moses bring FUNK: A Music Revolution to Brighton Dome on Sat 29 February, celebrating the genre’s influence featuring a line-up of renowned musicians channelling the spirit of funk across the generations. Renowned saxophonist Pee Wee Ellis co-wrote the…

Get to know: Poet Joelle Taylor

24 Jan 2020

This March, we present spoken word showcase Trope in partnership with leading spoken word and poetry organisation Apple and Snakes. Headlining Trope is award-winning poet, playwright and author Joelle Taylor. Joelle has performed her poetry internationally and is host and editor of Out-Spoken…

Memory Making with Brighton Dome’s Umbrella Club

22 Jan 2020

Umbrella Club is a Brighton Dome initiative for children and young people with long-term illnesses and life-shortening conditions and their families or carers. The club provides free invitations to a range of Brighton Dome events to offer fun experiences in a safe space that creates meaningful memories. In previous…
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Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation supports Brighton & Hove young musicians to ‘unlock hidden talents’

21 Jan 2020

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival’s music education service, led by Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) has received a grant of £15,000 from the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation to support children who wouldn’t normally have access to music making.The SoundCity Young Musicians Bursary Scheme provides…

Zog and Peppa take centre stage at Brighton Dome family shows

16 Jan 2020

Families looking for things to keep little people entertained over the spring school holidays can find a whole range of events at Brighton Dome. During February half term, everyone’s favourite dragon, Zog takes to the stage in a new adaption by Freckle Productions. Based on the bestselling children’s book…
Brighton Dome Concert Hall after its 1867 transformation by architect Philip Lockwood

Heritage Talk: Women in Entertainment with Louise Peskett

14 Jan 2020

Louise Peskett joins us on Fri 7 Feb for a lunchtime talk delving into the history of women entertainers who have appeared in some of Brighton’s much-loved venues, including our very own Concert Hall. We speak to Louise to find out more about the notorious women of Brighton and what to expect from her talk. Hi…

Music at Brighton Dome

13 Jan 2020

We have an array of musical talent coming to Brighton Dome. From fresh, upcoming artists to artists that will make you nostalgic. Here is a quick look at who’s coming to town…ClannadMon 23 MarClannad fuse elements of traditional Irish music with more contemporary folk, new age, and rock. The Grammy and BAFTA award…

Amadou & Mariam and the Blind Boys of Alabama

11 Jan 2020

Malian duo Amadou & Mariam will be performing with Grammy award-winning the Blind Boys of Alabama exclusively at Brighton Festival in May ahead of their London date.Amadou & Mariam made a name for themselves playing Malian blues. They have released a string of acclaimed albums, working with…

Everything you need to know about Lemn Sissay

10 Jan 2020

The much-loved British and Ethiopian poet, playwright, broadcaster and speaker, Lemn Sissay MBE is Brighton Festival’s Guest Director in 2020. Here are a few interesting facts about Lemn’s life and work.Aged 21, Lemn published his first book of poems, Tender Fingers in a Clenched Fist, and sold it in pubs, at political…

First Show Announced for Brighton Festival 2020

10 Jan 2020

Brighton Festival, the biggest annual multi-arts festival in England returns next year from 2 to 24 May 2020 with a world première by Hofesh Shechter Company.Double Murder is a thrilling new two-part contemporary dance for our times, led by the multitalented choreographer Hofesh Shechter OBE and performed by ten…

Brighton Festival 2020 Guest Director is acclaimed poet Lemn Sissay MBE

10 Jan 2020

Lemn Sissay is a passionate and powerful voice whose performances are humbling and exhilarating.– Kate Tempest, 2017 Brighton Festival Guest DirectorThe acclaimed British and Ethiopian poet, playwright, broadcaster and speaker, Lemn Sissay MBE has been announced as the twelfth Brighton Festival Guest Director,…

From Tea Dances to Rock n Roll, Bring Your Stories to Life for Our Heritage Project

9 Jan 2020

Were you mesmerised by Pink Floyd’s first performance of Dark Side of the Moon? Did you sneak into David Bowie’s infamous 1973 Ziggy Stardust gig as a teenager? Have you got a special memory of taking part in Brighton Festival Children’s Parade? Or did you ever perform on the Brighton Dome stage?Brighton Dome &…