Theatre

Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball: Come to Wagner Hall, all lovers of burlesque, whether a fan of the art form, a hobbyist or a full time performer, this is the festival for you to shop, learn, mingle, dance, and get dressed up to the nines, to party and to watch some quality entertainment with some of the best burlesque performers from all over the UK.  Thursday 27 Aug: Jewels of the Sea: Day one of the Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball will be a celebration of Brighton Burlesque! We are highlighting some of the best acts from Brighton and across the south coast. Doors: 18:30 Friday 28 Aug: Nerdlesque: Day two of the Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball will be Nerdlesque, our newest addition to the festival! From Fantasy to Sci-fi, Literature to Anime, it's a celebration of all things Nerdlesque! Cosplay and fancy dress is encouraged, there will be a prize for best dressed! Doors: 18:30 Saturday 29 Aug: Seaside Crown: Day three of the Brighton Burlesque Festival & Summer Ball will be a competition! Professional guest judges will decide a winner from an incredible line-up of Burlesque performers from across the UK and beyond, as […]

Lord of the Dance, the global phenomenon that redefined Irish dance, is set to return to the United Kingdom in 2026 to celebrate its 30th Anniversary with an extraordinary new tour. This milestone event promises to be a grand celebration of the production’s legacy, captivating over 60 million fans in 60 countries since its debut in 1996. Since its inception, Lord of the Dance has transformed Irish dance into a global cultural phenomenon, setting new standards for creativity and theatrical productions. Michael Flatley’s visionary show has been celebrated as a "showpiece extravaganza" and continues to awe audiences worldwide with its captivating blend of dance, music, and storytelling. The 30th Anniversary Tour will feature brand-new choreography, stunning costumes, state-of-the-art special effects, and cutting-edge lighting, ensuring that the production continues to push boundaries and deliver an unforgettable experience. Hailed for its dazzling combination of precision dance, powerful music, pyrotechnics, and emotional storytelling, Lord of the Dance remains a true marvel of the theatrical world. The show features over 150,000 taps per performance, with the dancers’ energy and passion promising an electrifying experience.

Magic Men have sold over 1 million tickets worldwide and now, the world’s biggest Ladies Night is coming to you. Front and centre is international superstar Will Parfitt, whose iconic performances have racked up more than 2 billion views on TikTok, making him a true global phenomenon. After breaking ticket sales records and selling out arenas across Europe, Magic Men are landing in the UK with their most ambitious production to date — bold, high-energy and completely unapologetic. This world-famous show is designed to hit harder, go deeper and deliver more heat than anything you’ve ever experienced. Known for wild performances, razor-sharp precision and irresistible stage presence, these Australian superstars don’t just entertain—they pull the audience right into the action (and onto the stage). Magic Men isn’t just a show, it’s a party! One night. One show. One unforgettable experience.

CRUSH Presented by SH Productions on behalf of Hadsan Mohamud A British-Somali rom-com to warm your heart and hit you right in the feels, following two Somali teens on their messy paths to healing. One awkward meet-cute in a clinic waiting room leads to chats, jokes and secrets as a tender and funny story about identity and connection unfolds.

Man or Bear Presented by Katie Hurley and Sarah Hehir This darkly comic new play about fear, friendship and survival follows a mother and teenage daughter as they seek refuge with a stranger. Inspired by the viral question 'would you rather be alone in the woods with a man or a bear?', Man or Bear shines a light on the stories women tell, the friendships they forge and the resilience they summon to survive in an increasingly dangerous world.

Woodhill Presented by LUNG Theatre Gut-punching choreography and unflinching beats shine a light on the hidden story of HMP Woodhill, as three families investigate what happened to their boys. In an explosive true story pushing the form of documentary theatre and dance, what the families discover is so haunting, it turns the worlds upside down. The work addresses themes of self-harm, suicide, addiction, racism, child loss, and extreme violence All performances are Chilled Performances

Fire Fire by John Webber When Eddie and Paige meet insults are traded in a fiery exchange after Paige's climate action protest closes the road to the park where Eddie is holding a memorial for his brother. The two never expect to see each other again, but their paths keep crossing until they have no choice but to join forces and take drastic action together. This exciting, moving drama is about people taking big risks to protest, people who love to hate them and how some people discover they have a bigger purpose in common.

Natural Behaviour by Thick & Tight Dance theatre company Thick & Tight present an award-winning show formed of a collection of performed portraits of human and non-human life forms, providing a queer look at what it means to be natural or unnatural and highlighting the essential role of diversity in all life. With a line-up consisting of two moths, a pantomime horse, a blade of grass and a lesbian seagull, Thick & Tight's distinctive mixture of dance, satire, impersonation and poetry aims for the outrageous.

Congregational Written by Fatt Butcher The nightclubs are closing and the village is dying, but the beat of the dance floor's heart keeps on pumping. Artist and vocalist Fatt Butcher presents a newly composed choral service for the nightclub that's part-concert, part-communion, part-resurrection. Featuring a live choir of professional queer vocalists complete with superstar DJ and virtuosic piano accompaniment, the show is a ceremony for the dancefloor and a service for dying nightlife that reminds use to keep on living. This performance is BSL Interpreted, Captioned and a Chilled Performance

Juliet & Romeo It turns out Romeo and Juliet didn't die in a tragic misunderstanding, they grew up and lived happily ever after. Well, they lived at least. They're now 40ish, at least one of them is in the grips of a mid-life crisis and they're haunted by the pressures of being the poster couple for romantic love. From Lost Dog Dance and award-winning director/choreographer Ben Duke comes a humorous and heartfelt duet about love, loss and longevity, as Juliet & Romeo confronts our cultural obsession with youth and provides a relevant take on modern relationships.

Nation YESYESNONO return with another storytelling hit about a butcher and a baker and a farmer and a dog, a stranger knocking at the door, and a perfect town where something very bad had just happened. Written and performed by Sam Ward, this dark and brutal fable is about the political power of stories, the nation as an act of immigration, the violence of community and who we choose to let in.

Once Upon a Time in Sokoto By Inua Ellams, Directed by Roy Alexander Weise The award-winning Once Upon a Time in Sokoto tells the epic story of a beautiful but unlikely friendship forged between an enslaved woman and her former master. Differences in faith, culture and heritage are overcome in the face of new enemies, in a gripping family drama set against the backdrop of events leading to the creation of Nigeria. Tue 17, Wed 18 & Fri 20 Nov: 7.30pm–10pm Thu 19 Nov: 6pm + post show talk (end approx 9.30pm) Sat 21 Nov, 2pm & 7.30pm

FAMEHUNGRY Award-winning cult London performance artist Louise Orwin, presents a helter-skelter nosedive through the TikTok universe for two simultaneous audiences- a theatre audience, and an unsuspecting TikTok audience. Fusing performance art and very real, very live TikTok experiences, this loud and fast piece questions the lengths we go to be seen and find fame. Sat 28 Nov is BSL Interpreted

The Sassy Cabaret Club Presents... A Christmas Cracker! Oh, we wish it could be Christmas every day….! And for one evening only, this December, you shall experience the whackiest, most wonderful, and sensationally sparkling Christmas event of your year! YES! The Sassy Cabaret Club are BACK, and we’ve got permission to borrow Santa’s Special Sass Pants for this one! Expect all the usual Sassy shenanigans and craziness you’ve come to know and love… with a bittersweet ending… this will be our LAST SHOW before we go on another well-earned hiatus… we need our 27-year rest you know SO… miss this one at your peril… Santa’s elves will know (they always do!) and you’ll be off that Christmas card list forevaaaar! Let’s make this a Christmas Cracker Show to remember… and then some! SEATING INFO: Our space is intimate, and seating is first come first served, so please be prepared to sit with others if needs be and mingle till you make it… it’s all part of the sassy fun! PLEASE NOTE: Sassy Cabaret is a completely LGBTQIA+ safe and inclusive event See you all there Sassy Ones!