Brighton Year-Round

4000 Days

There aren’t easy answers here, but there is humour, especially if you’re cheated of consuming 17 boxes of Belgian truffles. A must-see.

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Arabian Nights

A beguiling, thoroughly diverting start to spring, it’s a delight.

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Barnum: The Circus Musical

Superb show: stellar performances, the definition of showbiz.

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Blood Brothers

This is the production to see.

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Double Indemnity

With Raymond Chandler’s ghost still in the machine it’s a compelling noir.

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Elise Jasmine Hills Piano Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

We’re seeing what looks to be a major pianistic talent in the ascendant.

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Ellie Blackshaw Solo Violin Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

Ellie Blackshaw with her interrogatory musicianship probes corners I've not heard before, indicating these variations. Rapt, rare music making.

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Fumi Otsuki and Gisela Meyer Violin and Piano Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

Fumi Otsuki has certainly developed considerably since his debut here, and is taking in exciting and much less well-known repertoire.

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Jerusalem

This flawless production of weight and substance calling on NVT’s resources is a triumph.

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John Bruzon Piano Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

A hugely welcome recital and more treasurable than most last-minute substitutions.

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Kitty-Maria Clarke, Marcus Martin, Nick Boston Soprano and Piano Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

Kitty-Maria Clarke's warm hug of a voice recalls the best kind of popular soprano who'd never be out of her depth in an intimate opera house.

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Lunartic

The Moon wants a man. Can you help?

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Mandy Ching Man Liu, Bonnie Liu, Irine Chagunava Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

An exceptional recital from both soloists and pianist. And special too in its range of repertoire. Fearless and eclectic yet knowing where they want to go aesthetically.

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Midsomer Murders

Don’t miss this. You’ll be surprised. Particularly if you think you know the badgers.

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Single White Female

There’s potential for this to be a taut-paced thriller with higher stakes than the original. As it stands, this isn’t yet quite ready but there’s months ahead to make it work.

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Sussex Musicians Club

Rarely has each performance been of a universally high standard.

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The Constant Wife

An outstanding revival and adaptation, a faultless cast, an award-winning set too. Brighton has been lucky in its last three productions. This though is the gem. Outstanding.

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The Crucible

One of Lewes Little’s finest of recent years; which often happens when they’re ambitious.

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The Lion in Winter

In the main a stupendous feat: two leads at the top of their game and three superb, beautifully detailed actors inhabiting the sons; with two fine supporting ones as siblings Philip and Alais. A must-see.

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The Regent’s Wind Quintet Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

Memorable and a salutation to all such brilliant women composers

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The Tempest

If you can beg a ticket, see this. Outstanding.

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Yohei Nakajjina and Miho Sanou Viola and Piano Recital St Nicholas Church, Brighton

A stunningly symbiotic partnership. Consummate musicians it'll be a pleasure to welcome them back. Again.

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