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 For Art's Sake |
38, Meeting House Lane The Lanes Brighton, Sussex BN1 1HB United Kingdom +44 127 377 6607 http://www.ambiencegallery.co.uk/ |
If you have art at heart, then the Ambience Gallery is the place for you. Pop in here while you are in Brighton and find everything from oil and water paintings to pastels on canvas, ceramics, sculptures and glassware on display. Also up for grabs are books written by leading artists, most of which are limited signed editions. The staff is welcoming and warm, and the art-work diverse and refreshing. Admission is free and the gallery is open seven days a week. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Under construction |
12A Pavilion Buildings Castle Square Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE United Kingdom +44 1273 70 0747 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Currently undergoing a EUR30m overhaul, The Dome is part of the Royal Pavilion building complex. Nestling in the far corner of the Pavilion Gardens it is a huge behemoth of a building and stages theatre, magnificent concerts, shows and conferences. Similar in lay out to the Albert Hall, you sit around the main stage. The acoustics are second to none, important bearing in mind the calibre of acting and classical concerts put on here, as well as the big name pop gigs. 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 |
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Historical and contemporary art collection |
Royal Pavilion Gardens Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1EE United Kingdom +44 1273 29 0900 http://www.brighton.virtualmus... |
Opened in 1873, the Brighton Museum houses collections of local and national importance, including Art Nouveau and Art Deco collections of furniture, glass and ceramics, and arts and crafts worldwide. The Willett Collection contains more than 2,000 pieces of pottery and porcelain from the 1700s to the 1900s. Other displays include fine art, local history, costumes and toys. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Take in a show |
Church St., Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG United Kingdom +44 1273 674357 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Part of the Brighton Dome Complex, the Corn Exchange plays host to theatre, lively shows, conferences and even kick-boxing bouts. With a vast interior, the seating capacity accommodates from 300-1,000. While it primarily presents shows and conferences, The Exchange also comes alive with Brighton's annual Jazz Bop, a summer festival celebrating the very best in contemporary jazz music. Ticket prices vary according to performance. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading gallery in a church |
40 Duke St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AG United Kingdom +44 1273 77 8646 http://www.fabrica.org.uk |
One of Brighton's more unusual galleries, Fabrica is actually based in a church. This gives the gallery a nice, airy, lofty feel to it and the height is used to good effect. Previous exhibitions have featured feathers hanging suspended like snow and the costumes of performance artist Leigh Bowery. The gallery is renowned for its installation pieces and in the past the whole space has been turned into a virtual home with computer links ups to other galleries in Sussex. The gallery is open from April to December, but closes from January to March as there's no heating. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Laugh your head off |
Gardner Street (North Laine) Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN United Kingdom +44 1273 647100 http://www.komedia.co.uk |
Komedia is a popular haunt that presents comedy, theatre, workshops and live music. The Krater Comedy Club takes place every Saturday and Sunday evening and presents a line-up of established and new comedians. There are two shows on Saturday, the later one is always a bit more raucous, but either is always a great night out. More informal performances are presented on Sunday. Ticket prices and show times vary; call for details. There is a fine restaurant, "Curve," on the ground floor for a pre-show meal. 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 |
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Central entertainment venue |
29 New Road Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UG United Kingdom +44 1273 70 9709 http://www.brighton-dome.org.uk |
Part of the Brighton Dome complex which is currently undergoing major redevelopment. The Pavilion is home to many Brighton Festival events which take place in May. The newly refurbished building houses its 240 seat theatre on the first floor with a foyer on ground level for exhibitions. The theatre is also used for music events. Ticket prices vary depending upon performance; call for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Working art gallery |
10-14 Waterloo Place Brighton, East Sussex BN2 9NB United Kingdom +44 1273 60 3700 http://www.phoenixarts.org |
This giant gallery offers cutting edge exhibitions, often from artists working in studios in another part of this unattractive building. But don't let the exterior put you off. Inside is very much a working gallery. The giant showing space is split into one room and a smaller annex. You will see sculpture, video art, installation pieces, painting, photography, ceramics and jewellery. Exhibitions are usually themed and featuring various artists. The gallery also houses a stall selling collector's records. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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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 |
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Arts centre and members club |
7 Ship St The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 72 7371 http://www.sussexarts.com |
Down at the seafront end of Brighton, the Sussex Arts Club is actually a members' club, a favoured haunt of the illuminati - Julie Burchill among them. However it does open its doors for plays, music and cabaret. The impressive arts space at the rear of the building is a circular room with a huge glass domed atrium. Seating is limited and informal but then you're likely to be foot-tapping anyway to regular rock, folk and world music nights on offer. There's a small bar, the main bar unfortunately for members only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mainstream theatre venue |
New Road (North Laine) Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1SD United Kingdom +44 1273 32 8488 |
Perhaps Brighton's grandest theatre, this old style palace (1,000 seats) puts on the big touring plays, shows and musicals. The lush interior features lots of mahogany and red velvet, putting you in a luxurious mood for the West End fare—from the best in Shakespeare to panto. There is a bar the size of a hotel lobby. Step next door to Colonnade Bar for more opulence and walls festooned with shots of the stars. Ticket prices vary per performance, call or check web site for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College theatre |
Pelham Tower, Pelham Street North Laine Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4FA United Kingdom +44 1273 66 7788 |
This theatre is part of City College Brighton (formerly Brighton College of Technology) and is located in the main college building. The Tower puts on a lot of stage adaptations of literary masterpieces. There are performances from up and coming touring companies as well as plays put on by drama students from the college. These performances are sometimes accompanied by workshops and opportunities to meet the actors. Other events at the theater include comedy gigs, dance and concerts. Call for program 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 |
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Small collective gallery |
39 Sydney Street North Laine Brighton, East Sussex BN1 4EP United Kingdom +44 1273 67 1212 |
This basement gallery is based in the North Laine and below a jewellery and ornament shop. Run by a collective of Brighton designers it puts on shows featuring local as well as national artists. Expect ceramics, jewellery and abstract photography and prints. The gallery also concentrates on recent degree show graduates from Brighton and Sussex Universities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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So Contemporary |
80 Trafalgar Street Brighton BN1 4EB United Kingdom +44 1273 69 8500 http://www.ocontemporary.co.uk/ |
A spacious North Laine establishment, the place is an endeavor to encourage contemporary art. Artists of international fame as well as local talent showcase works in two exhibition spaces. The Gallery comes up with innovative exhibition programs every five to six weeks. A haven for collectors and lovers of art, the gallery is taken care of by knowledgeable staff, eager to help. The gallery has also been a part of the Affordable Art Fair and the London Art Fair. Your collection is sure to be enriched with a piece or two from this art space. Review © 2007, Wcities |