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 Popcorn anyone? |
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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 Ambience Gallery |
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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Take in some culture |
Various venues throughout the city Brighton BN1 4EE United Kingdom +44 1273 709 709 http://www.brighton-festival.o... |
Brighton's annual arts jamboree occurs every second weekend of May and is an eclectic mix of theatre, classical music, free street theatre, literature and art. All the big venues play a part with the Corn Exchange and Theatre Royal taking centre stage. Past performers have included Courtney Pine, Irvine Welsh, Carlos Fuentes and many, many more. Ticket prices vary. There is also the Streets of Brighton weekend with three days of free music, circus and local community events. 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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Cutting edge art |
Brighton Media Centre 9-12 Middle Street Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AL United Kingdom +44 1273 38 4200 |
Part of the Brighton Media Centre complex in Middle Street, the Contact Gallery is a leading contemporary art space. Exhibitions specialise on photography and painting with the exhibits often spreading over into the adjacent Sumo bar. Past shows have included a photographic exhibition of ecstatic Tibetan rituals that had never before been chronicled, and quirky looks at the world of sports photography. It's an unfussy affair on the whole, a white, square room with nothing to distract from the art. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Big night out clubbing venue |
Kings West, West St Brighton, East Sussex BN1 2RE United Kingdom +44 1273 732 627 |
The Event II doubles as a nightclub and gig venue. For clubbing it attracts a younger clientele into their house and garage and smattering of R'n'B. It's one of Brighton's larger clubs, and inside it's done out in heavy pile carpets and chrome. The dance floor is nicely sprung so there's ample chance to shake your booty all night long. 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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Designs on ceramics |
7 East Street The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1HP United Kingdom +44 1273 32 1694 http://www.hugobarclay.co.uk |
Come here for a taste of modern designer jewellery and ceramic collections by artists like Tony Laverick, Peter Wright, Perry Lancaster and Jennie Hale. This two-floor gallery emphasises contemporary design with interesting use of materials such as metal and plastic in clocks, ornaments and jewellery. The glass perfume bottles make perfect gifts. You don't have to be an art connoisseur to shop here as the work, displayed in glass cases, is accompanied by a short note detailing the artist's background and training. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Seriously groovy |
10 Ship Street The Lanes Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1AD United Kingdom +44 1273 32 8439 |
The Jazz Rooms are a bit of an institution in Brighton, not only providing some fine live jazz but also excellent jazzy funky records a la top Brighton DJ Russ Dewbury. It's a subterranean affair, partly in a dank and somewhat dingy basement. The club also caters for the reggae crowd with some fine regular nights belting out roots favourites. Then there's the hip-hop; another staple in the fare on offer here. Go just for the experience. 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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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 farefrom 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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