Brighton What's On Guide

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Barnstormers Comedy club: June 2020 @ Ropetackle Arts Centre

Murray Lachlan Young @ The Old Market

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up! @ Komedia

See You Next Tuesday @ Artista Cafe and Gallery

The Gag Factory @ Artista Cafe and Gallery

The Maydays Beginners Longform Improvisation Course @ The Maydays Studio

The Maydays Beginners Improv Comedy Course @ The Maydays Studio

The Maydays Performance Shortform Improv Comedy Course @ The Maydays Studio

The Secret Comedy Club Fridays @ Artista Cafe and Gallery

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays @ Artista Cafe and Gallery

Tight 5 Comedy @ The Southern Belle

Tom Stade’s You Ain’t See Nothing Yet UK Tour @ Komedia

Comedy

Comedy Tue 7 Apr 2.5hrs ea wk Every Tuesday until Tue 26 May

The Maydays Beginners Longform Improvisation Course

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: £175.00

Level 1 of The Maydays Long Form Improvisation Comedy Course
An 8-week introduction into longform improvisation. The Maydays teach you techniques to create whole improvised from a simple one-word suggestion, a monologue, or a newspaper article.

What can I expect?
Group warm-up activities and ensemble building exercises
An introduction to the principles of longform improv (e.g scene work, edits, monologues)
The practice of exercises in pairs and in groups
An opportunity to create longer improvised pieces (e.g Montages, Armando)
Who is this course suitable for?
Adults aged 18 – 100
All levels and abilities
Those interested in a more fluid and theatrical style of improvisation (less comedy and game-based)
Actors and writers who wish to have a better understanding of how they can use improvisation in their craft.
8-weeks on Tuesday evenings, 7 pm-9.30 pm from 7th April to 26th May

£175.00+booking fee
If you’re a current Maydays student, then you can get 15% off the full price of our next term of courses if you book before your course ends, just ask your Mayday teacher for the discount code 🙂

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The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273921979 | Website | Email

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Comedy Wed 8 Apr 2.5hrs ea wk Every Wednesday until Wed 27 May

The Maydays Beginners Improv Comedy Course

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: £175.00

Level 1 of The Maydays shortform improvised comedy courses – CPD Accredited
Unleash your creative potential and increase your confidence with improvised comedy! Great for all levels and abilities, improv uses no scripts or prepared material. Comedy is created in the moment: a playful and liberating experience, which is both very funny and helpful for overcoming creative blocks.

What can I expect?

– Fun group warm-up games
– An introduction to the principles of improv (listening and saying yes)
– Practice of exercises in pairs and in groups
– An opportunity to play Whose line is it anyway shortform improv games in front of the group

Who is this course suitable for?

– Adults aged 18 – 100.
– All levels and abilities. Beginners are very welcome.
– Stand-up comedians, anyone wanting to get into comedy for the first time.
– Any human wishing to try improv for the first time or needing a refresher.

Its the bravest, most fun and impactful course I’ve ever done!

Did you know that our beginner’s improv comedy courses are now CPD accredited? So now you can earn CPD (brownie) points whilst your employer pays for your course, YAY!
Contact us via email if you’d like to register for this course under the CPD scheme mayday@themaydays.co.uk

8-weeks on Wednesday nights from 8th April to 27th May, 7 pm-9.30 pm at The Maydays Studio, 12A Regency Square, Brighton.

£175.00+booking fee
If you’re a current Maydays student, then you can get 15% off the full price of our next term of courses if you book before your course ends, just ask your Mayday teacher for the discount code.

BOOK NOW!

The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273921979 | Website | Email

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Comedy Fri 29 May 8pm

Murray Lachlan Young

@ The Old Market
Admn: £13.50

A delightful satirical romp into the bizarre facets of fame, fashion, people and politics with one of the most distinctive wordsmiths of our time.

Expect flamboyant punchy wit, brooding subtext and empathetic humour from BBC 6 Music's poet-in-residence in Murray’s first adult gig in Brighton for too long.

Widely regarded as one of the best-known poetry voices in Britain, playwright, actor, writer and BBC 6 Music Poet in residence Murray Lachlan Young is celebrated for his hybrid mix of stand-up comedy and poetry with delightful commentaries on the bizarreness of contemporary life.

The Old Market - BN3 1AS
t: 01273 201 801 | Website

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Comedy Sat 1 Jun Doors 5:45pm until Tue 2 Jun

Scottish Falsetto Socks: Roll Up!

@ Komedia
Admn: £9

Part of Brighton Fringe
The award-winning Socks are back with an hour of fire-breathing, tightrope-walking, juggling, magic and burlesque. Probably. ‘Space age comedy to knock your socks off’ ★★★★ Daily Record
12+

Komedia - Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN
t: 01273 647100 | Website | Email

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Comedy Mon 6 Apr 2.5hrs ea wk Every Monday until Mon 8 Jun

The Maydays Performance Shortform Improv Comedy Course

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: 175.00

Level 2 of The Maydays Shortform Improvised Comedy Courses
This 8 week, level 2 course will go more deeply into the techniques that make improvisation games fly! Character, object work, wordplay, physical comedy. Learn more about the kind of games you like and your own improv superpowers. And do a show at the end for friends and family!

What can I expect?
A refresher of the principles of improv (listening and saying yes)
An opportunity to play ‘Whose line is it anyway’ shortform improv games in front of the group
How to do some of the trickier performance games
Directing your own shortform show.
Who is this course suitable for?
Adults aged 18 – 100
Those who are graduates of Maydays level 1 (or equivalent).
Those with some acting experience.
8-weeks on Monday evenings, 7 pm-9.30 pm from 6th April to 8th June with a performance showcase for family and friends on the 15th June, doors 7.45 pm.

(Please note: no class on bank holiday’s 13th April & 25th May)

£175.00+booking fee
If you’re a current Maydays student, then you can get 15% off the full price of our next term of courses if you book before your course ends, just ask your Mayday teacher for the discount code 🙂

GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE VIA OUR SHOP

BOOK NOW!

The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273921979 | Website | Email

Full details

Comedy Wed 17 Jun 7pm

Tom Stade’s You Ain’t See Nothing Yet UK Tour

@ Komedia
Admn: £18

The unparalleled master and worst-kept secret of stand-up comedy, Tom Stade, is back! Now the kids have moved out, it’s a dawn of a new era for the Canadian comedy legend. Pushing the boundaries of his irrepressible sense of mischief further than ever before, join Tom as he revels in his newfound sense of freedom with hilarious anecdotes of how he is embracing the next chapter of his and his family’s lives.

With 30 years out on the comedy frontline as well as a brand-new show every year since 2011, Tom Stade is only just warming up as he enters the new decade with even more of his rock ’n’ roll swagger and blithesome spirit. You ain’t seen nothing yet!

Komedia - Gardner Street, North Laine, Brighton, East Sussex BN1 1UN
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Comedy Sat 20 Jun 8.30 pm

Barnstormers Comedy club: June 2020

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £13.50 (£15 otd)

Get together with your mates for a Barnstorming night out!

Enjoy unbeatable stand-up comedy on the 3rd Saturday of every month from some of the biggest names on the UK comedy circuit (and beyond.) With three different acts a month alongside a top MC, this is Saturday night entertainment at its finest.

Strictly for the over-18s. Seats can be reserved for parties of 6 or more.

£13.50 advance, £15 on the door

LINE-UP TBC

Ropetackle Arts Centre - BN43 5EG
t: 01273 464440 | Website | Email

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Comedy Mon 10 Feb 8pm - 10pm until Mon 27 Jul

Tight 5 Comedy

@ The Southern Belle
Admn: £3 to reserve or PWYW

The best fun you can have on a Monday Night! A mixture of comics from professionals to newbies do 5 minutes of new material in Brighton's cosiest pub theatre. This night has acquired cult status over the last 3 years. £3 to reserve a ticket in advance or Pay What You Want as you leave.
This is such a lovely chilled pub too xx

The Southern Belle - 3 Waterloo Street, BN3 1AQ
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Comedy Tue 10 Mar Open 7pm - Start 8pm Every Tuesday until Tue 27 Jul

See You Next Tuesday

@ Artista Cafe and Gallery
Admn: £5 (includes free drink)

The Secret Comedy Club Presents
See You Next Tuesday! is the leading stand up new material an open mic night on the South Coast run in an independent venue and attended by professionals, semi professionals and amateurs.

A fast paced, new material open mic comedy night. Come and watch some of the best comics on the open circuit live or die. Hilarious or painful but never mediocre!

Doors open 7pm, event starts 8pm. 1 drink minimum consumption per audience member. You can buy advance tickets online. 1 drink is included free with online purchases.*

The format of the night is up to 15 comedians per event, with each comedian getting a 5 min slot to try out their best new material. Occasionally TV comics and top names pop in to test stuff out. Inclusive and friendly, this is also where we find acts for our paid gigs on the weekends and for Brighton Fringe Festival, etc..

It is a great night to try out some of your newest material or just come down to support others and enjoy the intimate environment. We can provide video and audio of your performance for £10 This night is all about supporting each other and having a good time. We also ask acts to please arrive by the start of the show at 8pm if you want a spot. We cannot guarantee you a spot if you arrive after 8pm and have not spoken to us in advance.

Website:http://artistacafe.gallery/comedy/see-you-next-tuesday-brighton-hove-sussex-uk/

*(excluding July as we are having a preview season therefore there is no free drink included but you get a great headline act instead for only £5)

Artista Cafe and Gallery - 42 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AY
t: 01273778105 | Website | Email

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Comedy Wed 4 Mar Open 7pm - Start 8pm Every Wednesday until Wed 28 Jul

The Gag Factory

@ Artista Cafe and Gallery
Admn: £5 (includes free drink)

The Secret Comedy Club Presents
Secret Comedy Club presents: The Gag Factory (a professional new material comedy night)

The leading stand up new material an open mic night on the South Coast run in an independent venue and attended by professional comedians. Every first Wednesday of the month come join us at the Secret Comedy Club with our professional comedian friends as they perfect their finely crafted material and try out some brand-new jokes for you! 6/10 acts with 2 breaks in between. Be involved in the creative process of some of the top up-and-coming + established acts on the UK comedy circuit and watch them live or die. Hilarious or painful but never mediocre!

Doors open 7pm and we start at 8pm - Your ticket includes one free drink

Artista Cafe and Gallery - 42 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AY
t: 01273778105 | Website | Email

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Comedy Fri 6 Mar Open 7pm - Start 8pm Every Friday until Fri 30 Jul

The Secret Comedy Club Fridays

@ Artista Cafe and Gallery
Admn: £10

The Secret Comedy Club Presents
Friendly and intimate comedy night at the gorgeous Artista Cafe & Gallery. As we like to keep it friendly and fun we run a no heckling policy at The Secret Comedy Club (this mean any hecklers will be politely asked to leave)*

Expect top tier headliners from stage and TV and support from the best up and coming names on the UK comedy circuit. The format of the night is 2/3 opening acts, then a break, then 2/4 more shorts acts, another break then the headliner. We have a new line up each week, a new headliner each week and a new MC each week so you are always getting something fresh!

If you would like to know who is on you can check our website and click the who's on button: https://artistacafe.gallery/home/whats-on/comedy

"The best small comedy club in Brighton & Hove" and the only regular comedy Saturday night in an independent venue. Run at Artista Cafe & Gallery: Gigs, Performances & Event Venue for Hire Brighton & Hove's top provider of comedy, music and performance art.

Remember, spaces are limited and we fill up quickly, so get here early and have a drink served up with panache by Alex, chat with old and new friends and hang out in this very cool new art space/comedy club!

It's a cosy, friendship-making and entertaining experience! You will be up close and personal (it IS cosy!) with funny folks from London and south coast at the most welcoming and friendly funny venue in Hove (actually). Welcome ....to the Secret Comedy Club! Shhhh....

Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm so there's plenty of time to grab a drink and a pizza before the shows begin. Entry: £10 on the door - Advance ticket sales online but if you choose to buy on the door (if we have any left) get here early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. We usually only have tickets on the door if we are not sold out or if someone hasn't turned up to take their seat.

This show is now sold out regularly so priority seating is given to ticket holders who arrive 15min before we start. If you arrive later than that and have a pre bought ticket we will still guarantee you a space but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Anyone arriving 5min or less before we start will only be let in if there are still seats available. No refunds for late arrivals. **

*No refunds on tickets for late arrivals or if you are asked to leave for heckling

**We cannot have empty seats so we will resell the tickets if you are not here on time

Artista Cafe and Gallery - 42 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AY
t: 01273778105 | Website | Email

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Comedy Sat 7 Mar Start 6pm & 8:30pm Every Saturday until Sat 31 Jul

The Secret Comedy Club Saturdays

@ Artista Cafe and Gallery
Admn: £15

The Secret Comedy Club Presents
Friendly and intimate comedy night at the gorgeous Artista Cafe & Gallery. As we like to keep it friendly and fun we run a no heckling policy at The Secret Comedy Club (this mean any hecklers will be politely asked to leave)* Due to high demand we now run two shows on a Saturday

Expect top tier headliners from stage and TV and support from the best up and coming names on the UK comedy circuit. The format of the night is 1 to 3 opening acts, then a break, then 1 to 3 more shorts acts, another break then the headliner. (the number of acts in each section depends on how long they are doing) We have a new line up each week, a new headliner each week and a new MC each week so you are always getting something fresh! If you would like to know who is on you can check our website and click the who's on button: https://artistacafe.gallery/home/whats-on/comedy

Brighton & Hove’s best small comedy club. We are the only independent comedy night in Brighton that now runs on every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. So if you prefer a more intimate and friendly experience than going to a big comedy club this is the venue for you.

Remember, spaces are limited and we fill up quickly, so get here early and have a drink served up with panache by Alex, chat with old and new friends and hang out in this very cool new art space/comedy club. "It's a intimate, friendship-making and entertaining experience." You will be up close and personal (it IS cosy!) with funny folks from London and south coast at the most welcoming and friendly funny venue in Hove (actually). Welcome ....to the Secret Comedy Club! Shhhh....

Doors open at 5pm for the early show and 7:30pm for the late show. The shows start at 6pm and 8:30pm respectively so there's plenty of time to grab some food & drinks before the shows begin. Entry: £20 on the door - Advance discounted ticket sales online but if you choose to buy on the door (if we have any left) get here early to avoid disappointment as spaces are limited. We usually only have tickets on the door if we are not sold out or if someone hasn't turned up to take their seat.

As this show is sold out regularly priority seating is given to ticket holders who arrive at least 20min before we start. If you arrive later than that and have a pre bought ticket we will still guarantee you a space but we cannot guarantee where you will be seated. Anyone arriving 5min or less before we start will only be let in if there are still seats available. No refunds for late arrivals. **

*No refunds on tickets for late arrivals or if you are asked to leave for heckling

**We would rather not have empty seats so we will resell the tickets if you are not here on within 10min after start time.

Artista Cafe and Gallery - 42 Waterloo Street, Hove, BN3 1AY
t: 01273778105 | Website | Email

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