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Brills Lane The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1NF United Kingdom +44 1273 22 0902 |
For most of the time, Ali Cats is actually a bar down at the seafront, underneath The Prodigal pub, however come early evening it turns into an informal picture house showing cult favourites like Withnail and I or Easy Rider. Get there early as this basement venue starts the films rolling at 5:45p (4:45p Su)and they're free. Get there early to find a seat and you may never leave. There are regular cocktail promotions and DJs from Tu-Su every week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Brighton's digital media centre |
15-17 Middle Street The Lanes Brighton BN1 1AL United Kingdom +44 (0)870 416 3299 http://www.mediacentre.org |
This is where it all happens media wise. There are magazines, the Cinematheque cinema, and the Contact Gallery as part of the complex. The BMC also runs varied courses in multi-media discipline. It's the place to come to if you want to get ahead in the fast changing world of information technology. You can also stop by for a drink at the bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Telmo Carlos |
 Impressive purpose built arts centre |
University of Sussex, Lewes Rd Falmer Brighton, East Sussex BN1 9RA United Kingdom +44 1273 68 5861 http://www.gardnerarts.co.uk |
The Gardner Arts is an architect's dream, built on campus at the University of Sussex, just outside Brighton in Falmer. The purpose-built rotund block houses an impressive theatre, exhibition space, cinema and cafe/bar. On the major touring runs, you can expect to see everything from Stoppard to Brecht alongside slightly more experimental dance and music performances plus children's shows from the UK and abroad. The Visions International Animation Festival is also held here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Violette Vérité |
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Arts centre |
Upper Gardner Street North Laine Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4AN United Kingdom +44 1273 69 2151 |
At the rawer edge of Brighton theatre life the RTC puts on a lively array of theatre, cabaret and music from around the world. Come here for the more exotic plays and sounds with theatre and music culled from as far afield as Zimbabwe and the tropics. For a truly colorful night out. Everything on one floor and there's a bar. This arts centre does the occasional film (one or two a month) and when they do it's most definitely art house. Past presentations have included Cinefeel Electronic Video Music Lounge, a short animation film and the latest music video releases from Aphex Twin through to Laurent Garnier. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University arts/music venue |
University of Brighton 58-64 Grand Parade Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2JY United Kingdom +44 1273 64 3010 http://www.bton.ac.uk |
The Sallis Benney is the University of Brighton theater. It puts on alternative touring plays, spoken word and musical events. You could expect to see Theatre de Complicité, Linton Kwesi Johnson doing dub poetry in a Do Tongues event (Brighton spoken word forum) or Bert Jansch playing jazz - all in any one month. Do be aware that the place shuts down over the spring and early summer. This place doubles as a cinema for the occasional one-off. For films on local history and the like it's the place to come. In the past, the Moving History series has shown featuring The South East on Film. There is also an exhibition space and bar. Call for program details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Films and food |
51-55 Brunswick East Hove Brighton, East Sussex BN3 1AU United Kingdom +44 1273 77 0002 http://www.sanctuarycafe.co.uk/ |
This friendly and hip venue on three floors houses a renowned Brighton cafe which puts on a wide variety of events almost every night, from live music to poetry, for a small entrance fee. They also provide board games to play whilst drinking your coffee. Originally a completely vegetarian cafe, the menu has recently expanded to offer Burmese, European and African cuisine. Lunches range from home made soups, salads and baguettes. Evening meals include specials like Friday fish suppers - the Calimari in red wine and tomato sauce served with a mushroom risotto is divine. There are no GM foods and organic wines are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marina cinema multiplex |
Marina Village Brighton Marina Brighton, East Sussex BN2 5UF United Kingdom +44 0871 200 2000 http://www.ugccinemas.co.uk |
A giant beast of a multiplex out in Brighton Marina. This frankly ugly building is where you can come and see all your favourite Hollywood blockbusters. The place has the added advantage of showing films at the civilised hour of 9pm-9.30pm giving you a chance to get dressed up or down depending on the film. Tickets £5 upwards. See local press for details of films being shown or call the cinema. Call for programme details. Review © 2007, Wcities |