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.

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.

Howard Katz, a 2001 play by Patrick Marber, is a dark, character-driven drama about a cynical, middle-aged Jewish talent agent experiencing a severe mid-life crisis. Told through flashbacks, the play follows Howard's collapse from a successful career to becoming suicidal and homeless, exploring themes of faith, love, and professional decay. Presented by BUDS (Brighton University Drama Society) AGE SUITABILITY: 15+ RUNNING TIME: 90 minutes with interval CONTENT WARNINGS: Strong Language/ Suicidal Ideation/References to Gambling

Thick As Thieves present QUEERS - a series of dramatic monologues set between 1917 and 2017. This LGBTQ+ historical drama explores a century of queer British life, depicting persecution, secrecy, activism and liberation across changing and social legal eras.

Strapped to a cannon, an Indian rebel finds themselves answering to a British officer for the crimes of Kanpur an Indian uprising against British colonial forces. Based on historical events, this new play comically satirises contemporary conflicts around gender, colonial violence, and making art in times of crisis. But who is the hero and who is the villain? Whatever happens, its going to be explosive. Written by and starring storytelling genius ( Scotsman) Niall Moorjani, and co-directed by and starring Jonathan Oldfield, director of 2024s Best Newcomer Award-winning show. Winner of the Asian Arts Award of Outstanding Production. As featured in the New Yorker. Winner of the Pleasances Charlie Hartill Fund.

The Brighton Shakespeare Company returns, this time with a new play, a surrealist comedy inspired by the works of the bard. Waiting for Godot meets William Shakespeare via the cartoons of Gary Larson. A man washes up on another castaway's island, a teacher who is in possession of an icon containing a copy of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Unbeknownst to the castaway teacher, the icon contains an imprisoned and mischievous genie who grants them three wishes, one of which is the conjuring up of Shakespeare's Juliet from Romeo & Juliet. Comical confusion ensues when only one of them can communicate with Juliet as all she knows is Elizabethan English. The wishes get more chaotic, interference comes from other dimensions and the plot twists and turns, leaving only one of them marooned on the deserted island.

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 sex's part in the everyday - Theatre 503

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?

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 unfolds as you uncover that yes, it is rude to call an Indian Aunty a 'peanut eating pachyderm'. Just like New York City's 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) 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.

Keep your pretty head, son, or you'll 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.

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!

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 he's 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.

A History Mystery is an exciting, interactive children's theatre adventure for ages 6-10, 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 Taker, a villainous time-thief, starts 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! AGE SUITABILITY : 5+ RUNNING TIME : 50 MINUTES

Handbag - the regal older lady's Fleabag! You are regally commanded to join Her Majesty for tea, free cake & biscuits, and a glimpse into unseen aspects of her life. With audience participation, SingalongaLiz, Shakespeare & quiz. We may mourn her passing and the end of an era, but HM would not have wished us to be miserable. An affectionate musical comedy tribute to a thoroughly modern, fully empowered female role model - a woman who headed up a country & united a commonwealth for over 70 years, earning respect, admiration & affection from around the world. This powerful, colourful lady head of state reflects on her long life and reveals her "all" to her people - her undying love for her corgis, the men in her life, her singlehanded success at forging peace processes, her unexpected, delightful designs for leading the country, with a surprise "coming out" at 96. "Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety" AGE SUITABILITY : 8+ RUNNING TIME : 60 minutes CONTENT WARNING : Audience Interaction

Press night, a living room. As the cast await the appraisal, they start to unravel their own piece, with some realising it could be more controversial than first thought. Relationships are on the line, dynamics shift and drinks flow. Descending into chaos, these players start to question their morality and reality. Will the show ever be performed again? We'll have to see what the reviews say. A dark comedy from the company that brought the sell-out hit, RANK, to The Lantern - one not to be missed! AGE SUITABILITY: 16+ RUNNING TIME : 60 minutes CONTENT WARNING : Strong Language, Nudity, Loud Noises/Strobe Lights, References to Drug/Alcohol abuse, Mental Illness and Violence

Generational loss. The older we get the more we lose, the stories, the people & the fragmented memories all get distorted. But what if we could clear this image? What if the VHS spat itself back out, the boogyman strangled us with the tape & sent us down the river? BOGGIN aims to help us navigate this low road - an experimental, auto-biographical performance that explores the concept of 'Generational Loss' & applies it to the human experience. BOGGIN combines elements of family memories with creatures & tales from Scottish Folklore. All while communicating a story recently passed down to me by my Grandmother about our family's history & connections to Ethiopia & my family's part in the Great Abbai Expedition. The show aims to challenge viewers to care more about what their elders have to say, to care about their culture, to care about the documentation of one's life. A love letter to my Scottish heritage, to my Family and to my Uncle.

Two University students meet on a bench at 2am after a bad night out. This touching two-hander follows their struggles to open up to one another, exploring the awkward comedy and profound intimacy that can occur in those one-off conversations with a stranger. They flirt, fight, and fumble along a tightrope walk of social norms and personal boundaries, discussing their outlook on the future, their bouts with loneliness, and, eventually, why they ended up on a bench in the middle of the night. He is a quick-witted and jovial pessimist. She is a distrusting, cynical optimist. Together, they bring out the ugliest and most tender parts of one another as they learn that often, the hardest part of opening up to a stranger is enduring the silence that follows.

Join connoisseur of the creepy, Billy Bones, for a whistle-stop tour of every ghost story ever told, or your money back! no refunds. Experience ghost stories throughout the ages: from the first ghost story ever written, to the true tale of Arthur Conan Doyle speaking from beyond the grave, terrifying accounts of the hauntings of Chanctonbury Ring, and much more. Why do we tell ghost stories? What makes us truly afraid? Is this show supposed to be serious or funny? All these questions will be answered in EVERY GHOST STORY EVER. This is a one-man comedy show from writer-performer Billy Morton and a Four Presidents Production.

Who is responsible for the evil in this world? You didn't choose your family, upbringing or culture. No one had a choice. Not even Hitler. Well, then who is to blame? The universe has played a sick joke on us. If you hear the call, come join me for this psychedelic ritual as we attempt to reach the other side and summon... something. Born out of an accidental exorcism during a shamanic ceremony, 7-7-7 is a one-man ritual-performance that confronts the illusion of free will and our relationship with a Higher Power. It asks what drives people to commit acts of unspeakable evil and if we even have any choice in who we are and what we do. Part confessional story-telling, part seance, this dark comedy blends philosophical inquiry, theological absurdism and the theatricality of ritual. Quick and unpredictable 7-7-7 keeps the audience on their toes as it lightly dances between genres, liminal spaces and through the dark night of the soul.

Directly from Tokyo, Japan, Resonant Void is an experimental solo Butoh performance that moves through shifting states of presence, rupture, and quiet emergence. Using a mosquito net, plastic sheeting, two black skirts, and a portable lighting and projection system, the work creates a delicate terrain where the body meets materials that conceal, resist, and transform. The mosquito net forms a fragile chamber that holds breath and memory; the plastic sheets become boundaries that distort, shimmer, and eventually break; and the black skirts shift between creature, mask, shadow, and weight. Light and projection carve unstable edges, allowing the performer to drift between visibility and disappearance. Sound, gesture, and texture unfold in slow waves, inviting the audience into a contemplative space where identity loosens and meaning forms in the intervals between movements.

Following a sold-out Edinburgh Fringe run, Andrew Frost returns to the Brighton Fringe with a brand new show. Ever tried to figure out a magic trick? Don't. Andrew wants you to experience magic. He'll do whatever it takes to suspend your disbelief and stop you from analysing how the tricks work. He will use humour, surprises, and general deceitfulness to keep you distracted. If that doesn't work, he's not above embarrassing himself; he is a magician after all.

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!

It's Sesame Street meets The Exorcist with original music and songs. A solo Comedy with Music about "Learning to Love Your Weird" 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 THE answer?

The news is in and you are trans. In 'You've Gone Quiet', you play Beth. A struggling journalist whose best friend demands that she helps her get pregnant. But when Beth turns that into an article, the breaking news breaks her right back. Writer Cerys Duffy and Director Andy McLeod bring a fierce, funny, and heartfelt story that tackles the media head-on. Told in second person, you’ll be put directly in Beth’s shoes. You’ll experience everything as a trans woman in 2026 – including being silenced. Created by Open Handed Theatre, a Brighton-based company using stories to transform the suppressed into the spectacular. Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Content Warning Please note this play contains strong language, sexual content and mature themes, with depictions of transphobia and references to infertility, coercive control and suicide. 18+.

The Neighbours is a comedy show about the couple next door. The perfect couple. Except... What were those noises coming through the wall this morning? And who was that knocking at their door in the middle of the night? And what were they really throwing out at the recycling bins? Currer smells a rat, and not just because his flat's infested.