Brighton Year-Round

Arabian Nights

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

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Carmen

A must-see for anyone compelled by ballet; something we’re not likely to see in Brighton for years.

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Death on the Nile

A first-rate night at the theatre, and Esme Hough is a delight.

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Double Indemnity

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

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Falstaff

Mike Stoneham deserves acclaim for this one-man tour-de-farce, that keeps the Rabelaisian fires burning.

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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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Murder, Margaret and Me

Brave, bold and really worth seeing above much else: even in a busy Festival.

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Operation Mincemeat

This is the finest new musical I’ve seen for many years. End of. The hype, the Oliviers and Tony call it right. See it.

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Pack of Lies

This one-time hit though now rarely-staged Olivier-winning play is worth tracking down; and you’ve a little more time to find it in Southwick.

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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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The Ballad of Johnny & June

That rare event: a new musical with classic inscribed on it. Outstanding.

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The Choir of Man

The Choir of Man brings us joy whilst bursting with talent. But it’s a timely reminder of what’s at stake.

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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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Waitress

Hope Fletcher raises soaring music theatre, an ounce of gold in the throat and stars six inches above it.

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