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 University theatre/cabaret venue |
14-17 Manchester Street Kemp Town Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1TF United Kingdom +44 1273 62 2633 |
This live performance venue is run by students from the University of Brighton. It has a lofty feel to it and is decked out in black and red. As well as the latest in new theater productions there's a healthy dose of comedy and music with local bands and those from further afield dropping in for some raucous gigs. There is an annual comedy festival here with workshops and discussions with professional, and often well-known, performers including Graham Norton, to mention just one. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Innovative artworks |
73 St James's Street Kemp Town Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1PJ United Kingdom +44 1273 67 4788 |
Gallery 73 is one of Brighton's more innovative art spaces with the focus on pushing first time and little known artists out into the limelight. It is run by a group of committed volunteers and is situated in the heart of Kemp Town. As well as painting and photographic exhibitions, the gallery also showcases sculpture and ceramics as well as occasional textile exhibits. The gallery is accessible on foot from central Brighton, which is only a five minute walk away. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Abstract art |
4 George Street Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RH United Kingdom +44 1273 68 1852 |
A homely affair this one, located in Kemp Town with a picture framing business down in the basement. The gallery on the ground floor is fairly minimalist and specialises in abstract art. As well as this there's often stunning black and white photography, a recent exhibition featured the nudes of Eva Grant. The gallery also features exhibitions on painted landscapes and still-lifes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Theatre/music/spoken word venue |
4 Princes St Brighton, East Sussex BN2 1RD United Kingdom +44 0778 227 8521 http://www.marlboroughtheatre.... |
Situated upstairs from the gay and lesbian pub, The Marlborough, this tiny theatre is the place to be for raw talent. The front row of ten rows of seats (50 capacity) is almost on the stage so you're very much a part of the on-going action. It's an intimate venue putting on cutting edge, theatre, cabaret, spoken word and music. Telephone for details of this season's forthcoming programme. Call for performance times. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Dials (C)R Roundhill |
 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 |
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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 |
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Art for art's sake |
58-64 Grand Parade Brighton, East Sussex BN2 2JY United Kingdom +44 1273 64 3010 |
One of Brighton's bigger galleries, the University of Brighton puts on major touring shows, contemporary exhibitions and student graduate displays. The University's art faculty is widely regarded for the standard of the students' work. Recently it's been the venue for Carnivalesque widely acclaimed as the best exhibition outside London last year, featuring works of Goya and Breugel. The gallery is split into three viewing areas and has also been used for installation pieces in the past. Review © 2007, Wcities |