WHO? - The Young Archivists, a new theatrical production company creating works made and played by young people. OUR AIM? - LEARN from the past, EXPLORE our present and FORGE our futures. WHY? - For young people to engage with and explore the world we live in, question the issues we're faced with and what we can do about it - through the lens of 'Theatre for Social Change' HOW CAN YOU HELP US? - By purchasing tickets at the early-bird discount price of 10. All funds raised will enable us to pay for the performing rights of an exciting, ambitious and politically relevant play by one of our leading playwrights. Once we secure the rights, we can announce the play - a piece which reflects the dilemmas of our currently, war-ravaged world

The Brighton Shakespeare Company returns, this time with a new play, a surrealist comedy inspired by the works of the bard. Two people marooned on a desert island with a genie and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Waiting for Godot meets William Shakespeare via the cartoons of Gary Larson.

View Trailer Here [https://youtu.be/vdFm9-6uOTA] Celebrating 40 years of Pet Shop Boys iconic debut album Please live in full, plus all the hits! 1986 was the year the Pet Shop Boys stormed into the charts with their debut album Please. Opening with the ground-breaking Two Divided by Zero and closing with the euphoric Why Dont We Live Together?, the record defined a new era of electronic pop. Forty years on, Pet Shop Boys, actually are proud to celebrate this landmark release with a special anniversary tour. Audiences will experience Please in full, including songs that even Neil Tennant and Chris Lowe rarely perform live. From the worldwide smash West End Girls to fan favourites like Tonight Is Forever and Violence, this is a unique opportunity to rediscover the album that started it all. But the celebration doesnt stop there. As well as reliving Please, the show of course contains all the classic hits that have made Pet Shop Boys one of the most successful duos in music history. Expect Its a Sin, Always on My Mind, Go West, Domino Dancing, Being Boring, and many more, delivered with the wit, theatricality, and synth-driven energy the Boys are known for. Pet Shop Boys, actually arent just another tribute act. Known for their humour, authenticity, and connection with fans, they capture the spirit of Neil and Chris without taking themselves too seriously. The result is a show that feels both nostalgic and fresh, appealing to lifelong fans and newcomers alike. Whether you grew up with Please on your turntable or youve discovered the Pet Shop Boys in recent years, this anniversary tour is your chance to celebrate forty years of synth-pop genius in truly unforgettable style. Join us for a night of music, memories, and more than a little dancing. After all, forty years on, its still a sin not to.

While hoping to reconnect with his ex-girlfriend, Noah discovers a dusty box of unread diaries and letters in his attic. Hidden inside is the forgotten story of his grandparents marriage. This tender and reflective true story is one grandsons attempt to piece together their forgotten lives, from Frank Sinatra and amateur cricket to burnt letters and unspeakable loss. His family history entwines with Noahs own messy romance, challenging him to find hope and forgiveness within the chaos of heartbreak and memory. Celebrated by the Oscar-winning writer Simon Beaufoy (The Full Monty, Slumdog Millionaire) as a quietly devastating, beautifully written piece of drama'. Bring your own family together for this moving and hopeful one-person play told across three generations.

The Doris Show starring Doris Daydream celebrates the music and the life of Doris Day, the legendary famous movie star and singer. This one hour tribute show gives an insight into Doris life - how she started, her husbands and leading men (there were lots of those!) and backgrounds to the songs. The show features all of Doris big hits including Secret Love, Deadwood Stage, Black Hills of Dakota, Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps and of course the acclaimed Que Sera, Sera.

In 1954, the BBC made its first ever documentary about male homosexuality. At the time, the topic was so taboo that the finished radio programme was banned and sat on the shelves for three years until a heavily edited version was finally broadcast in 19571. Then it was lost. All that survived was a forgotten transcript of the original recording. The transcript was recently rediscovered and has been brought to life in this new play by Stephen M Hornby, directed by Oli Hurst and touring the UK with InkBrew Productions as part of LGBTQ+ History Month 2026.

GRANIA DEAN STUDIO : A Poetry Show where you pick the set list, from the silly & sad to sweet & sexy. Adults often have ears. Ben Macpherson has poems. It's time to put those together with you in the driving seat. You're in complete control of the show picking from 30 vibes, be that silly, sordid, sad or sweet. With poems covering everything from the world's best cheese to the intimate lives of cartoon characters, Ben Macpherson has the poem for you. Blending friendly chat with style and genre, Ben is a verbal tour de force, bound to leave you laughing, crying and so much more.

We are thrilled to welcome back Dominic Goodwin starring in his one-man show - "it's guaranteed to make you titter" TWICE NIGHTLY: Freddie Francis has been a second spot comic for thirty years, touring the country on every variety bill going. We find him in 1956, recalling his life spent touring the halls; the ups, the downs, the riotous, the fantastic and the downright silly! He recalls his days entertaining the troops during the war, playing at the infamous Glasgow Empire, and we discover what really happened when a speciality act lost her snake on stage!! Ultimately Twice Nightly is a fading memory of the variety stage. The death of something that has been part of everyones life for decades is now on the decline. Where will Freddie go when he finishes this tour? Who will he go back to, and ultimately who really cares? Twice Nightly also includes routines from amongst others: Max Miller, Rob Wilton, Jimmy James and Norman Evans and renditions of many of the popular songs of the time, such as The Man who broke the bank at Monte Carlo, Happy days are here again and Goodnight Sweetheart.

Yes, he's in a Celebrations tub. No, he's not in with the Bounties. This five-star show is a darkly funny road trip about grief, guilt, and a stolen tub of ashes - because healing doesnt always go to plan. Aaron, an out-of-work entertainer, has nicked his Dad's ashes and hidden them in a tub of chocolates. Now hes on his way to Cornwall with no money, a half-baked plan and the police in hot pursuit. Catch him while you can! Written and performed by Oscar Brudenall-Jones and directed by Esalan Gates (BroadwayWorld UK Nominee Best New Production), this dark comedy explores grief in a post-pandemic world, as well as sperm bank strikes and why you shouldn't lose your rag at an old person.

Watch video here Who We Are - Three Chairs and a Hat [https://youtu.be/0JtEaAwUb8M?si=Z-Lx6DX-Nhq1dH3] (opens in a new window) Evangeline is a showbiz survivor. This new musical traces her rocky life and career, from her discovery in a cardboard box to her West End rise and fall, via high-kicks, low-lifes, bruises and booze. In this latest creation from award-winning company Three Chairs and a Hat, Guy Brigg plays Ms Teeth 'n' Tits herself, along with all the other eccentric characters in Evangeline's rollercoaster story. Written and accompanied by Nia Williams

An exciting and ground-breaking one-woman thriller about a conspiracy theory podcast gone wrong. 'The Final Episode' is a one-act thriller based around Carly and her podcast on conspiracy theories. It is all fun and games until we watch Carly unravel a conspiracy, revealing a deep hidden truth. Written and performed by Kathryn Mincer ('Britain's Most Evil Killers') whose work as a writer was acknowledged at Toronto International Women's Film Festival, winning 'Best Unproduced Script' in 2022. Age Suitability : 12+ Running Time : 45 minutes

Cam is a hopeless romantic, a secondary school teacher falling for a handsome stranger. Crystal is an online model, punishing men for money. One has pupils, the other only fans. But they share a shameful secret... Barbara Smith (EastEnders) brings 15 unique characters to life in a gripping new play from Erin De Frias and Dorsetborn. Lessons from Teacher is a romcom-thriller about love, suspicion, and the warring roles we play in adult life. Who do you trust to see the real you? A fun and contemporary take on womens sexuality, with questions on desire, male attention and sexs part in the everyday - Theatre 503 Age recommendation: 14+ Running Time: 50 minutes

New plays from students of ACT'sIntroduction To Playwriting Course. Each student on the course has created an original play, and will present a 20-minute extract performed script-in-hand by professional actors. This is a fantastic opportunity to see brand-new writing come to life on stage for the very first time. The pieces will be performed over two nights - here are the listings: 15th FEBRUARY Duckling by Michael Bucke 1857, Hans Christian Andersen arrives in England to stay with his hero Charles Dickens. Five weeks later, he hasn't left. That's How It Is by Ivan Peron A long time ago in a medieval city few characters want more and their lives get entangled. Big Cats by Heather Lindsley Charlotte and John could be a perfect matchif it werent for the cats. Running up a Hill on a Random Friday by Seyva Bonin-Brigginshaw The party's over, and from her cocoon Hera listens in on a collage of other people's lives, until suddenly out of the blue, she finds herself awake. My Sweet Robot Love by Karen Braysher My Sweet Robot Love" is a new musical, following Dotty, and her humanoid Robot guide NEKO as he helps her navigate her inner world and they unexpectedly fall in love. 22nd FEBRUARY Prisoner No 7 by Martin Quigley Deputy Fuhrer Rudolph Hess has been held in captivity for 4 years following his surprise journey to Britain in May 1941. As the Nuremberg trials approach, is Hess mentally fit to stand trial or has he lost his sanity? Bounded in a Nutshell by Graham Lee A love story haunted by a voice, a choice, and the moment when thinking arrives too late. Resolutions by Stamati Crook A mature couple are welcoming in the New Year together at home when an old flame comes calling. For Whom the Wedding Bells Toll by Ava Aubrey Conboy The course is taught and directed by Mark Burgess, offering students the chance to develop their work under the guidance of an experienced playwright and theatre-maker. Enrolment is now open for our next Introduction to Playwriting , with new Course Leader, Nick Myles . Click here for more information:ACT Playwriting Course [https://www.actbrighton.org/introduction-to-playwriting] No prior experience is neededjust a passion for theatre and a curiosity about writing for the stage. Whether you're a complete beginner, a new playwright finding your voice, or a writer from another medium looking to explore playwriting, this course is designed to support and inspire you. Watch out for details of our new Intermediate Playwriting course, led by Mark Burgess from September and FRINGE WRITES, an exciting, innovative course taking first time playwrights through the whole process of taking their work to Brighton Fringe, running from November 2026 to May 2027.

Five women. Four decades. Twenty tins of custard. One delicious secret. Custard Club tells the story of Nancy, a young woman whose fraught search for queer community pushes her to the most sensible solution she can muster: summoning four women from across the twentieth century to her kitchen table for an unforgettable evening of passive aggression, genuine aggression, impromptu drag numbers and custard fights. As euphemisms and costumes slip to reveal hidden identities, Nancy realises that the cost of community is not the ignorance of difference, but the celebration and nurture of genuine authenticity. At times, Custard Club is a poignant look at queer costuming, coding and community-building, at others a campy, raucous spectacle. There are many fingers in many pies. Dubbed fondly as the lovechild of Top Girls and 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche, Custard Club is a heart-wrenching, trans-historical, egg-based romp. Why not pull up a chair?

Deacon Brodie isnt that well known out of Edinburgh. Yet he inspired Robert Louis Stevenson to write Jekyll and Hyde. Similarly, Stanley isnt that well known outside of Stockport. Yet hes campaigned with Napoleon AND been up Everest with Mallory. Maybe. Perhaps. By day, in the 18th Century, Deacon Brodie was a respectable cabinetmaker and councillor. Whereas by night, he was a masked burglar in Edinburgh's Old Town. Somehow, Stanley gets roped into his escapades. And he could flipping well swing for it. In public! 'Andy D commands the stage with an undeniable presence' The Scotsman. Andy Dickinson is a writer, performer, and producer. His play Shackleton and his Stowaway was published by Methuen. It was an Ed Fringe Sold Out show in 2018, and also Sold Out at Park 90, London, in 2020. For 2022 he created/adapted Tam O'Shanter, Tales & Whisky, featuring the 'Gothic' poems of Robert Burns. It played at the Traverse, The Gaiety Theatre, and The Brunton Theatre, in Scotland.

Can't Kill the Spirit follows Chloe, a former Greenham Common activist who reclaims her voice of protest, forty years after her experiences at the Peace Camp, where during the 1980s thousands of women lived and campaigned against the installation of cruise missiles. When a climate demonstration leads to life-changing consequences for her and her family today, Chloe must decide where her priorities lie. Inspired by women of protest then and now, Cant Kill the Spirit is a moving story of reconciling personal and global choices and a timely reminder of the need for upstanders in a world of bystanders.

How baffling that people hear Charlie as she enunciates her name Rushali (ROO-SHA-LEE) In this debut comedy hour a cacophony unveils as you uncover that yes it is rude to call an Indian Aunty - a peanut eating pachyderm. Just like New York Citys sewer covers, Rushali was made in India - right in the heart of Bollywood - Mumbai. She smuggled herself( legally) into the USA in her twenties only to find herself in Amsterdam's comedy scene (no, not the red light district............... c'mon.. what a cliche!) attempting to make the Dutch laugh - a feat not for the faint hearted. As she navigates this world wondering if her dead grandmother is controlling it, she pays homage to Bollywood as one rightfully must when they are born dancing to its tunes.

Struggling musician Izzy and serial dater Marina both get diagnosed with one of the most stigmatised and misunderstood mental health disorders. Izzy strives to find peace in her relationship with her girlfriend, while Marina tries to find meaning beyond partying and one-night-stands. Will these two very different women find a way to navigate life in this neurotypical world? AGE SUITABILITY : 18+ RUNNING TIME : 70 minutes approx

Ever wished your life was more like a movie? Join romantic comedy scholar Sarah Bradley as she takes you through a journey of comforting cliches, timeless tropes, falling-in-love montages and predictable endings. Well attempt to answer the big questions (can enemies really become lovers? Is working in print media the real secret to finding love? Can you choose yourself and still get a happily ever after?), while coming up with a love story all our own. Reality is overrated anyway. AGE SUITABILITY : 12+ RUNNING TIME : 60 minutes

THE DANCE OF TIME (a black comedy about life and death) In this play, two older people look back on their lives with wry humour, a little sadness, much happiness and a few regrets, but ultimately with acceptance and joy.

An informal conversation with much humour and the chance for the audience to ask questions. Join renowned former BBC Radio 4 presenter, Nigel Wrench, in conversation with Duncan Lustig-Prean. He led the campaign for LGBT people to serve in the Armed Forces and subsequently changed the law on two further occasions Investigated racism in the Armed Forces, conceived the idea of women having full career opportunities in the forces and helped the fight to restore their medals. He ensured that the global majority was better represented by English Heritage, founded the Ledward Centre and runs a charity supporting LGBT veterans. Somehow he finds the time to chair Brighton Fringe. From opera singer to becoming "one of the most influential naval officers of the last 50 years"; he did not just change the law, he changed the culture of the United Kingdom's armed forces. The proceeds of this event are donated to the charity, Brighton Fringe.

Keep your pretty head, son, or youll lose it. Hollywood, the 1940s. A charismatic film director auditions a young actor for a horror film whose lead has died under mysterious circumstances. As he shares tales of exploitation, broken promises, sex, cults, and the fine line between artifice and truth, it transpires there may be a more malevolent eye than that of the camera in the room. Motion pictures might be edited to evoke emotional honesty, but facts might be strung together to paint a picture thats deceiving. On-screen horror isnt real, and real horrors happen off-screen So what exactly is happening here? Award-winning theatre-maker Polis Loizou returns to Brighton Fringe with You Oughta Be In Pictures, an unsettling tale to fill you with dread and doubt.

Flatmates Badge and Vince are dirt poor due to a massive gas bill and decide to raise some cash by Air BnBing the flat a grotty pad filled with dusty and freakish artefacts. How hard can it be? The incoming guests Annie and Neil are about to find out.

Fresh from a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, the new and acclaimed show embarks on its 2026 UK tour. Award nominated stand-up and improviser Jon Hipkiss brings together the ultimate celebration of fandom and comedy. Coordinates at the ready as the pitch is this – you decide the show! Based on your suggestions Jon will improvise an entirely new and never-to-be-seen again Star Wars film all by himself. This show is in no way related to Disney or Lucasfilm... obviously! May the force be with us!

HerStories : Womankind Theatre Join us in celebrating with a series of shows and events leading up to International Women's Day in March 2026! We're extending an Open Invitation to all female-identifying creatives with a womankind story to tell. We're looking for a diverse programme of women writers, actors, poets, storytellers of all ages, cis and trans. We want our programme to tell stories showing a wide range of women's lived experiences - past and present, fiction or faction. Blue Chrysalis Productions present Look at Me Shhh! Who? Me? Yes, you. Shhh! But who am I? You tell me. I don't know who I am. Shhh! I don't know anything about myself anymore. 'Look At Me' is a movement-based theatre piece exploring body image pressures and elements of the experience of Body Dysmorphic Disorder through the female lens. This is a powerful narrative that explores the suffocating pressures many women face due to unrealistic expectations around their bodies, often leading them to consider drastic measures, and the mental health challenges arising from this. With a commitment to authenticity, 'Look At Me' seeks to champion the body acceptance movement and raise awareness about the mental health challenges arising from body image pressures, ensuring that those affected feel seen and represented. This piece was created in affiliation with the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation (BDDF). This piece was created in affiliation with the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Foundation (BDDF). AGE SUTABILITY : 14+ RUNNING TIME : 6O mins CONTENT WARNING: Strobe Lighting/ Strong Language/ References to self-harm, suicide, mental illness and violence

This show lives somewhere between a true-crime podcast, a late-night spiral, and a thriller you can't quite shake...

Neddy Goes to Glasto is a high-voltage, one-woman rollercoaster through grief, sisterhood, and the magic of losing and maybe finding yourself in a field of strangers. Thirty years after her first Glastonbury, Neddy returns to celebrate her sisters 50th birthday. The only problem? Her sister's dead. Determined to outrun her grief for one wild weekend, Neddy dives headfirst into a mud-soaked world of chaos, connection, and unlikely companions. And in the beating heart of Shangri-La, she stumbles across what might just be her salvation... Fierce, funny and gloriously unfiltered - Neddy Goes to Glasto is a riotous sprint through the festival of dreams. AGE SUITABILITY : 16+ RUNNING TIME : 75 minutes CONTENT WARNINGS : Strong Language/References to Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Violence/

Four people. One room. Four chairs. One table. No doors. No exit. No memory of how they arrived, and no certainty theyll ever leave. An absurd, psychological pressure cooker where identities slip, alliances dissolve, and the familiar turns feral. Panic fizzles into laughter; play becomes ritual; every choice counts. As time ticks on, the four discover that the greatest threat might not be the room at all, but the versions of themselves it drags to the surface. People are hell. There will be blood. A comedy. Kind of. TABULA RASA invites you to witness a world wiped clean, where meaning is unstable, reality is negotiable, and starting again is never as simple as it sounds. AGE SUITABILITY : 16+ RUNNING TIME : 60 minutes CONTENT WARNING : Strong Language/References to Violence and Mental Illness

Choir Boys Productions presents An Adequate Abridgement of Boarding School Life as a Homo by Ned Blackburn Meet Johnny, 18, stuck at an all boys boarding school. Enter rugby golden boy, Harry. To save time, Johnny and Harry shag. Constantly. This isnt a coming out story or a gay tragedy. It is life through the lens of a young queer man, navigating Grindr, hyper-masculinity and institutional shame. Age Guidance : 14+ Running time : 60 minutes Content warnings : Strong Language/Swearing/ Scenes of a Sexual Nature, partial nudity

Title Goes Here An Improv Comedy is a fast-paced, laugh-out-loud night of unscripted chaos where no two shows are the same! Touring nationwide with a core cast of top-notch comedians, each performance features a different local guest actor, keeping the comedy fresh, unpredictable, and full of surprises. From audience-driven scenes to bizarre games and on-the-spot songs, its comedy made up right before your eyes and its never happening that way again!

Two young women. Best friends, flatmates, frequent schemers. Together, they are taking on all the trials and tribulations of a big night out. Fresh off the back of a break-up, Pops is looking for a good time. Meanwhile, Rubes has demons she must conquer along the way. Join them as they embark on a clubbing adventure, helped by an intricate game plan, strategic tequila shots and a sweet treat for the road. Can these besties secure the night out of their hopes and dreams, or are they destined for a big fat cry in the toilets? Tricera Collective is a new Birmingham based theatre company, composed of young artists making contemporary, relatable theatre. The company writes, produces and performs original plays offering a comedic insight into the lives of young, creative people. Tricera makes their Brighton debut with Lollipops, a play to make you laugh, cry, think, laugh again!

From shameless show off to opera singer, step into a world of captivating musical storytelling as Georgia Mae Bishop takes you on a journey through music and theatres most iconic Witches, Britches, and Btches. In this enchanting and intimate evening of stereotypes and surprises, expect a thrilling fusion of operatic arias, show tunes, and pop anthems, ranging from Mozart and Verdi to Beyonc and Lady Gaga. The magic of theatre as youve never seen it before, with killer vocals that defy genre and touching anecdotes of the life of a wannabe theatre kid turned professional opera singer.

The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre presents FALSTAFF by Robert Nye Considered by many to be one of Shakespeare's finest comic creations, Falstaff has been laughed at and loved by generations as the fat, vain, boastful knight who appears in Henry lV pts 1 & 2, The Merry Wives of Windsor and mentioned but not seen in Henry V. But did Shakespeare base his character on the real-life medieval knight, Sir John Fastolf? Fastolf fought in the battle of Patay, 1429, a disastrous battle for the English where his actions earned him a reputation (rightly or wrongly) for cowardice. As a professional soldier, he profited greatly from the French wars, acquiring significant amounts of French property and revenues. After his death in 1459 his fortune eventually passed to Magdalen College, Oxford, where there is now the Fastolf society, remembering him as a major benefactor. In his 1976 novel Falstaff, Robert Nye cleverly combined the Shakespearian Falstaff that we all know with elements of Sir John Fastolf (and a smidgen of artistic licence) to create a Falstaff that we only thought we knew.... A version of this play was first performed in the 1990's by RSC actor, David Weston. This version, adapted by Mike Stoneham from David Weston's original, premiered at the Ellen Terry Barn Theatre, Smallhythe in May 2022, produced by the Barn Theatre, directed by Peter Mould and performed by Mike Stoneham.

What if you secretly think you might be demonic and doomed to hellfire? How do you reconcile that with creative ambition, a dedication to Motherhood and a wisp of hope that all is not lost? Hot mess hairdresser Lola has a secret; she's been faking it, all of it. Sanity, self-esteem, capable Mother and Salon owner. Truth is, she's been thumping against the walls of life, ALL her life and she's wondering, "What the fk is wrong with me? No one seems to know, except the formidable Mama Patsy; everything! But Lola is determined to figure it out. With the dubious "help" of her Shame Parrot and Media Maven Moda Monde' she faces her past to find an answer. But what is it THE answer? It's Sesame Street meets The Exorcist with original music and songs. A solo comedy with music about "learning to love your weird" .

Documentarian and Comic Mike Fallek presents a one night interview with a special guest from the world of comedy. At some point the guest will play "Face vs Face" , a 7 question interview that then gets turned into an animation. Portions of past interviews animation will also play in this loose, fun interview show that feels more like hanging out with friends

Why would a ghost be afraid of the dark? Henry Webster is about to discover why in this chilling Victorian ghost story. I think if youre going to write a ghost story... you must experience ghosts for yourself. In 1865 Henry Webster joins the notorious London Ghost Club, hoping to meet and be inspired by Charles Dickens. There he meets Edward Price who draws Henry into investigating a haunting at his own lodging house, belonging to the widowed Mia Sands. At night, the ghosts of two young children wander the house in search of light and safety - while fearing what waits for them in the darkness. But why would a ghost be afraid of the dark?

A-list egos, broken coffee machines and two mates on the edge. A lightning-fast comedy about work and survival. Wrap Party lifts the hatch on life behind a film-set catering van. Harry and Ollie are lifelong friends and working-class caterers, trying to survive one last chaotic service before the wrap party begins. As A-list egos flare, inspections loom and impossible coffee orders stack up, their tiny van becomes a pressure cooker. Multi-rolled by two performers, the show blurs the line between performance and reality as Harry clings to the business hes built, while Ollie dreams of escaping catering for an acting career that always feels just out of reach. When Ollie is suddenly offered a real audition in the most surreal and morally dubious way imaginable, hope collides with loyalty, and their friendship starts to fracture. Fast, funny and rooted in real film-set experience, Wrap Party is a lightning-quick comedy about invisible labour, ambition and class.

This anarchic comedy blends puppetry, pop-culture parody and a deep love for Princess Diana to create a fast paced and delightfully absurd performance. It's not one to be missed! When Jen discovers an underground lair of alien creatures with plans of world domination, she must do everything in her power to thwart their efforts before undercover extra-terrestrial Beryl Stump is elected the next UK Prime Minister. With the help of Princess Dianas diary and the noble efforts of her wonderful audience, Jen might just make it. The cast multi-role a range of characters, from Austin Powers to Larry, the Downing Street cat. Distinctive for its mix of satire, silliness, and audience collaboration, the show transforms unease about our current times into collective laughter. Using a range of puppets and larger than life props, the performance is very low-tech and visual. Expect to get involved as Jen reaches out for help saving the day. Beneath the absurdity lies a genuine question, what can we do when the world feels unjust and out of control? In this case, its simple. Gather together, take action, and find hope through shared experience. Halfway Down Theatre is a small, Brighton based theatre collective made up of predominantly queer artists. With a keen interest in stories of hope, they focus on amplifying LGBTQA+ voices and tales of taking action against unfairness. Known for creating bold, playful and emotionally resonant work, their previous production Saint was praised by Binge Fringe as ringing with soul and sensation. Camp, political, interactive and defiantly hopeful. This is a Fringe show for anyone who wants to laugh (instead of cry) at the current state of the world. For the sake of everything you hold dear, come along and help us save the planet.

Organised: Crime is a bold, new, dark comedy making its way to Brighton Fringe 2026. This sharp, female-led production from emerging theatre-group Gut Rot Girls (Eve Callow-Salt, Jane Herbert, and Martha Powell-Dooley) blends biting humour with bloodstained storage hacks - think Marie Kondo meets The Sopranos. Meet Agathas Angels, a premium home organisation service with a zero-judgement policy - and zero witnesses. Behind the label maker lies a thriving criminal operation, and when a routine clean-up spirals out of control, three women must mop their way out of a deadly mess. With fast-paced dialogue, twisted plot turns, and themes tackling workplace danger and loyalty, Organised: Crime promises dark laughs and darker secrets, all hidden behind immaculate cupboard doors. Expect mess. Expect mayhem. Expect women who know exactly where to dispose of the bodies........

A 5 one-man sketch comedy show! Written and performed by Jonty O'Callaghan. For one night only at Brighton Fringe, come and see this fast-paced collection of character-driven sketch comedy. Bonkers, hilarious and tons of fun; expect madness and audience participation. And maybe a unicorn or two. It's gonna be a laugh. AGE SUITABILITY : 16+ RUNNING TIME : 50 minutes CONTENT WARNING : Audience interaction/Strong language/ References to violence

Chris Ford, known for his sharp wit and infectious charm, brings his Work in Progress show, Jehovahs Witness for the Prosecution, to Brighton Fringe 2026. In this forty-minute set, with an opener from the London queer comedy circuit, Chris blends stories of growing up as a strict Jehovahs Witness with life as an A&E nurse. The result is an honest, heartfelt, and hilarious exploration of identity, belief, and resilience. Through sharp storytelling and self-deprecating humour, Chris reflects on his teenage years navigating faith, shame, and desire within a world where conformity was demanded and questioning was forbidden. From secret moments of queer awakening to the absurdities of Kingdom Hall life, he delivers comedy that is as emotionally raw as it is laugh-out-loud funny. Jehovahs Witness for the Prosecution marks a bold and deeply personal step from a promising queer comedian with a story that deserves to be heard, and laughed with. AGE SUITABILITY : 14+ RUNNING TIME : 50 MINUTES CONTENT WARNING : Strong Language

A History Mystery is an exciting, interactive childrens theatre adventure for ages 610, designed to make history fun and engaging! This unique production blends storytelling, puzzles, and audience participation as young detectives uncover fascinating secrets from the past. When the mischievous Tick Tock Takera villainous time-thiefstarts stealing moments from history, the gang must leap through time to restore the past and protect our future. Packed with laughter, surprises, and hands-on fun, this show invites kids to join the quest to save history itself. Perfect for curious minds and families looking for an unforgettable experience!

Smurting is dangerous. VAPISTS! Are even worse. Especially when two young brokers in the city of London are firmly in the closet for different reasons in ANDREW KINGs intriguing new satire. Written and Directed by Andrew King

A single actor stands before an empty stage, conjuring a lifetime in theatre through voice alone. The staging is described, not shown; the sign language lives onscreen. Every choice embodies radical accessibilitymaking this performance equally alive for Blind and Deaf audiences. Yet in a twist of irony, the venue itself is not wheelchair accessible. Within that contradiction, Ghosts of the Gilded Stage becomes both elegy and protest: a meditation on art, memory, and who gets to enter the room. Written by Jeanmarie Simpson and performed by Michael Rawley, this 50-minute solo play from Arizona Theatre Matters is a luminous act of inclusion, inviting us to listen differently and see anew.

A sharp and heartfelt stand-up show about sexual identity, therapy, dating disasters, and the messy search for happiness, told through the eyes of a gay man just trying to survive with, Good Vibes - a dark comedy stand-up show about the things we avoid talking about, until they spill out anyway. In this brutally honest, emotionally open hour, George Bartlett blends sharp comedy with moments of quiet reflection to explore sexuality, relationships, anxiety, loneliness and loss. Its a show about growing up, feeling left behind, and realising that adulthood doesnt arrive with the answers you were promised. Instead, youre left with self-doubt, bad decisions and a desperate urge to seem like youre doing fine. Rather than chasing punchlines at all costs, Good Vibes allows space for vulnerability, awkwardness and discomfort, trusting that the biggest laughs often come from the truth we recognise but rarely admit. George's storytelling moves between humour and sincerity, offering comedy that feels confessional without being self-indulgent, and dark without being detached. This is stand-up for people in their twenties and thirties who are tired of pretending theyre okay, who laugh at their own anxiety, and who find comfort in knowing someone else feels just as lost. Its honest, intimate and occasionally heavy, but always human. Good Vibes isnt about fixing anything. Its about sitting with the mess, laughing where you can, and finding connection in shared uncertainty. AGE SUTABILITY : 18+ RUNNING TIME : 60 minutes CONTENT WARNINGS : Strong Language