Brighton What's On Guide

Music, clubs, theatre, comedy, film, pubs, folk, yoga & everything else.

12,000 Years of Combat @ Arundel Castle

Augusto Corrieri: In Place of a Show @ Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts

Baking Foundations @ Brighton Cookery School

BBQ Butchery Class @ Brighton Cookery School

Building with Straw Bales @ Stanmer Park

Family History Weekend @ Arundel Castle

Fruit Tree Grafting @ Stanmer Park

Gluten Free Bread with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou @ Lewes Community Kitchen

International Jousting and Medieval Tournament @ Arundel Castle

JUL 17 Launch of Through the Bush Backwards @ ONCA Gallery

Living History Day @ Arundel Castle

Mayday A Day Summer Intensive @ The Maydays Studio

Norman Knights in the Keep @ Arundel Castle

Play The Harmonica – A Beginner’s Workshop @ Ropetackle Arts Centre

Sourdough Masterclass with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou @ Lewes Community Kitchen

Street Food Cookery Class @ Brighton Cookery School

Sussex Apples Workshop at Stanmer and Racehill Orchards @ Stanmer Park

The Maydays Advanced Musical Improv: Connect and Commit @ BHASVIC

The Maydays Beginners Longform Improvised Comedy Course @ The Maydays Studio

The Maydays Beginners Shortform Improvised Comedy Course @ The Maydays Studio

Learning

Learning Tue 17 Jul 18:00-20:00

JUL 17 Launch of Through the Bush Backwards

@ ONCA Gallery

What:
This is the launch of Through the Bush Backwards; a gallery exhibition of visions Britain's past, present, and future nature. The event will be an opportunity to discuss visions for the future of Sussex's landscape, drawing on visions created by young people.

Who:

Open to anyone interested in contributing to shaping Sussex’s landscape.

Details:
We will take you on a journey through time to explore how Britain’s nature has changed and how it could be restored. We’ll time travel through a graphic short-story, where we’ll visit the Last Interglacial (125,000 years ago) when elephants and hippos were living in Southern England. We’ll stop off in the Last Glacial (40,000 years ago) when humans were just arriving in Britain encountering woolly mammoth and rhino. We’ll visit the Early Holocene (7,000 years ago) after the extinction of Britain's big mammals, when human hunter gathers were hunting aurochs and red deer. We’ll drop in to the Late Holocene (3000 years ago) after agriculture had arrived and farming communities had established. Finally, we’ll talk about what our countryside looks like now and explore young people’s visions for the future.

Venue/Transport:
ONCA is situated on the outskirts of the North Laine, with good public transport links.

About Us:
Through the bush backwards is a collaboration between the University of Sussex, Sussex Wildlife Trust and Rewilding Sussex to better understand peoples’ vision for Sussex’s landscape

ONCA Gallery - 14 St George's Place, Brightoin, BN1 4GB
| Website

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Learning Tue 12 Jun 7 pm - 9:30 pm Every Tuesday until Tue 17 Jul

The Maydays Advanced Musical Improv: Connect and Commit

@ BHASVIC
Admn: £195.00

Early Bird Discount!
The Maydays 6-week Level 3 Musical Improv Comedy Course: Connect and Commit
Raise your game on this advanced musical improv course to push you out of your rhythmic and melodic ruts.

We’ll be looking at finding truth in song, the intensity of relationships that drives compelling music, and how to really use the stage with confidence. Recognise the versatility of your voice and find your way into stylistic new waters as you take your musical improv skills to the next level.

What can I expect?

Vocal warm-up, breathe and stretch
Group numbers, duets, solos
Playing characters in different styles of scene
Lots of personal feedback
Fun times, emotional times
Who’s it for?

Those with previous musical improv experience, Maydays level 2 or equivalent
Those with a willingness to explore different emotions in song and scenes
Those looking to boost their stage presence and explore their edge as an improviser
Those who would like more personal feedback to raise their skill level
“It has a direct impact on my confidence on stage or at events – I now know that nothing can phase me. If I can make up a song on the spot about something I know nothing about it, what’s the worst that can happen when I’m presenting? Feels amazing having these skills in my toolbox.”

BHASVIC - Dyke Road, Hove, BN3 6EG
t: 01273 921979 | Website | Email

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Learning Tue 12 Jun 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm Every Tuesday until Tue 17 Jul

The Maydays Beginners Shortform Improvised Comedy Course

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: £150.00

Early Bird Discount!
Level 1 of The Maydays shortform improvised comedy courses
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.

‘It’s the bravest, most fun and impactful course I’ve ever done!’

The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273 921979 | Website | Email

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Learning Wed 13 Jun 7 pm - 9.30 pm Every Wednesday until Wed 18 Jul

The Maydays Beginners Longform Improvised Comedy Course

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: £175.00

Early Bird Discount!
A 6-week introduction to 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)
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.

‘I didn’t expect to find a space of such unbounded support, joy, creativity, humour and, along with all of it, a veritable cornucopia of transferable skills to cover all aspects of life, personal and professional’

The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273 921979 | Website | Email

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Learning Fri 20 Jul 9am – 5.30pm until Sun 22 Jul

Building with Straw Bales

@ Stanmer Park
Admn: £175-£340

An intensive practical and theoretical building course, covering all basic skills needed to build with straw bales.
Tutor: Ian Brown

***NOTE bookings can only be made via our website

***For all courses & events: https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses

Stanmer Park - Nr. University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
t: 07746185927 | Website | Email

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Learning Fri 20 Jul 9am-5.30pm until Sun 22 Jul

Building with Straw Bales

@ Stanmer Park
Admn: £87.50-£340

An intensive practical and theoretical building course, covering all basic skills needed to build with straw bales.
Tutor: Ian Brown
***NOTE bookings can only be made via our website

***For all courses & events: https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses

Stanmer Park - Nr. University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
t: 07746185927 | Website | Email

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Learning Sun 22 Jul 11am-3pm

Sussex Apples Workshop at Stanmer and Racehill Orchards

@ Stanmer Park
Admn: Free

A free workshop and guided tour featuring Sussex apple tree varieties, suitable for families.
After visiting Home Farm Orchard at Stanmer the workshop will continue to Racehill Community Orchard.
Participants are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to have in the orchard afterwards.
Tutor: Peter May
***For all courses & events: https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses

Stanmer Park - Nr. University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
t: 07746185927 | Website

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Learning Sat 28 Jul 10am-5pm

Fruit Tree Grafting

@ Stanmer Park
Admn: £33.75-£165

The course encourages participants to develop practical skills in the propagation of fruit trees.
Learn the technique of chip budding, using a grafting knife to graft an apple variety onto a rootstock. This method is used to propagate fruit trees such as apple, pear, plum and cherry, for both commercial and garden production and is carried out between late July and the end of August. Background information will be provided on the selection and purchase of rootstocks, collection of propagating material and growing on of the trees. The techniques learned can also be applied to a wide variety of ornamental trees. The course also covers maintenance and sharpening of grafting knives.
Tutors: Peter May, Stephan Gehrels.
See website for full details

***For all courses & events: https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses

Stanmer Park - Nr. University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
t: 07746185927 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 28 Jul 10 a.m.

Play The Harmonica – A Beginner’s Workshop

@ Ropetackle Arts Centre
Admn: £30

Have you ever thought about taking up the harmonica? If so, make sure you don’t miss this event when tutor Con O’Neill brings his popular one-day workshop to Ropetackle.

Covering the basics of tune playing, chord playing and blues improvisation, this workshop is suitable for anyone new to the harmonica. You will need a 10-hole (diatonic) harmonica in C. For recommended models, or to buy one on the day, contact Con on 07481 903 127

Ropetackle Arts Centre - BN43 5EG
t: 01273 465432 | Website | Email

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Learning Tue 24 Jul 10 AM - 5 PM until Sun 29 Jul

International Jousting and Medieval Tournament

@ Arundel Castle
Admn: £12, £25, £62

The undisputed highlight of Arundel Castle’s events calendar – the International Jousting and Medieval Tournament – is this year celebrating its tenth anniversary and promising the biggest and best contest to date.
Competitors from around the world will be taking part in the thrilling six-day Tournament. Supported by the knights and men-at-arms of Raven Tor, a storyteller, the musicians of Roughe Musike, have-a-go-archery and a host of crafts, displays and entertainment within the authentic style encampments, this promises to be one of the largest medieval events the Castle has undertaken.

Tickets
£12 for a child (5-16 yrs)
£25 for an adult
£62 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Arundel Castle - Arundell, BN18 9AB
t: 01903 882173 ext 230 | Website | Email

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Learning Tue 31 Jul 10 AM - 5 PM

Living History Day

@ Arundel Castle
Admn: £11, £13, £51

Meet a variety of historical characters, such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Surgeon. There’s a range of have-a-go activities for all ages, including archery for the over 8s plus ‘meet the falconer’, a face painter and a story teller. History has never been so much fun!

Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £13 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Arundel Castle - Arundell, BN18 9AB
t: 01903 882173 ext 230 | Website | Email

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Learning Thu 2 Aug 2.5 Hours

BBQ Butchery Class

@ Brighton Cookery School
Admn: £50/£55

£5 Discount for Brighton Cookery Club members!
BBQ BUTCHERY Class

Thursday 2nd August, 7pm-9.30pm

Our BBQ Butchery cookery class is perfect for all cooking abilities, for Beginners it will arm you with some BBQ & butchery essentials in your culinary skill set and for those of you with some BBQ & butchery power up your sleeves already, our chefs will hone your skills and teach you new techniques & dishes to recreate time and again to impress your family and friends.

You’ll be making and taking home your butchered BBQ marinated meats to friends and family, just in time for your finest weekend barbie to date!

Come on your own, with a friend or group and let your taste buds be tickled!

During your BBQ Butchery session you’ll master:

Sticky BBQ Sauce
Pork Ribs Butchery
Piri Piri dry rub
Chicken – whole bird butchery
Included in this session: 2.5-hour profession cookery tuition, ingredients – BBQ Meats yours to take home, protective apron teas and coffees and mineral water throughout the day. You are welcome to B.Y.O to this event.

Brighton Cookery School - 63/64 St Georges road,, BN2 1EF
t: 01273 674911 | Website | Email

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Learning Tue 7 Aug 10 AM - 5 PM

Living History Day

@ Arundel Castle
Admn: £11, £13, £51

Arundel Castle - Arundell, BN18 9AB
t: 01903 882173 ext 230 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 11 Aug 10am-5pm

Scything

@ Stanmer Park
Admn: £35-£175

A practical and theoretical course covering the history, use and maintenance of the scythe, enabling the participant to use a scythe competently.
Tutor: Stephan Gehrels

***For all courses & events: https://brightonpermaculture.org.uk/courses

Stanmer Park - Nr. University of Sussex, Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9PZ
t: 07746185927 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 18 Aug 10 AM - 5 PM until Sun 19 Aug

Family History Weekend

@ Arundel Castle
Admn: £11, £13, £51

Set within the upper grounds of Arundel Castle, the Family History Weekend will be an opportunity to meet a variety of historical characters such as a Knight, Pirate and Medieval Scribe. With have-a-go activities, including archery, mini catapults and a craft tent plus falconry and storytelling, this two-day event is the perfect way to entertain all the family this August.

Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £13 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Arundel Castle - Arundell, BN18 9AB
t: 01903 882173 ext 230 | Website | Email

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Learning Mon 20 Aug 11am-5pm each day until Fri 24 Aug

Mayday A Day Summer Intensive

@ The Maydays Studio
Admn: 350.00

Book before 24th July for a £50 Early Bird Discount
A 5-day improv intensive in The Maydays unique style
A five-day course in the art of The Maydays improv – each day you’ll be taught by a different company member, where they’ll be revealing their personal improv secrets.

What can I expect?

A variety of different techniques and exercises
A deeper understanding of longform improvisation
Exploration of forms that The Maydays themselves use
An insight into each teacher’s personal philosophy
This will be a bespoke course and the teachers will work to the needs of the group.

Who is this course suitable for?

Some improv experience required
Those who are unable to make our term time residentials eg. Teachers
Those who cannot make our weekly Brighton courses, eg. London based improvisers
The course will culminate in a showcase for family and friends on the Friday 24th August at The Maydays Studio.

£350.00 – Book before 24th July for a £50 Early Bird Discount
This course will be taught by 5 of The Maydays instructors

“I’ve now completed 4 courses and would genuinely say they’ve been one of the most enriching experiences of my life thus far. The cherry on the cake is the fact that the teachers themselves are also totally lovely humans. I think you can only do yourself a huge favour by getting involved with The Maydays in one form or another…”

The Maydays Studio - 12A Regency Square, Brighton, BN1 2FG
t: 01273 921979 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 25 Aug 3 hours

Street Food Cookery Class

@ Brighton Cookery School
Admn: £45/£50

£5 Discount for Brighton Cookery Club members!
Street Food Cookery Class

Saturday 25th August, 10am-1pm

2.5 billion people eat street food every day, so let’s get you in the kitchen to cook up some authentic, flavourful dishes in a social professional cookery class.

You’ll be tackling butchery in the Mexican dish, balancing spices with the Indian dish and creating a Thai dish full of aromatics and fresh flavours.

You’ll be making, sampling and then taking home your Street food treats to friends and family. This session is suitable for all dietary requirements.

Come on your own, with a friend or group and let your taste buds be tickled!

Included in this session: 3-hour profession cookery tuition, ingredients – all produce from the session yours to take home, protective apron and mineral water. You are welcome to B.Y.O to this event.

Brighton Cookery School - 63/64 St Georges road,, BN2 1EF
t: 01273 764911 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 25 Aug 10 AM - 5 PM until Mon 27 Aug

12,000 Years of Combat

@ Arundel Castle
Admn: £11, £13, £51

The tented encampments of five renowned living history groups and many individual historical re-enactors will reflect over 12,000 years of local and Castle history with crafts, costume, and combat displays from the Stone Age to the Victorians – and almost everything in between! With a daily parade showcasing the different eras, visitors can spend bank holiday weekend immersed in history!

Tickets
From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs)
From £13 for an adult
From £51 for a family ticket (2 adults and up to 3 children)

Arundel Castle - Arundell, BN18 9AB
t: 01903 882173 ext 230 | Website | Email

Full details

Learning Sat 1 Sep 5 hours

Baking Foundations

@ Brighton Cookery School
Admn: £80/£85

£5 Discount for Brighton Cookery Club members!
Baking Foundations

Saturday 1st September, 10am – 3pm

Our Baking Foundations class is perfect for all cooking abilities, for Beginners it will arm you with some baking essentials in your culinary skill set and for those of you with some baking power up your sleeves already, our chefs will hone your skills and teach you new dishes to recreate time and again to impress your family and friends.

You’ll be making, sampling and then taking home your Bakes to friends and family. A one-course light lunch with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink is included in the session and a coffee and sweet treat break in the afternoon!

Come on your own, with a friend or group and let your taste buds be tickled!

During your baking day you’ll create:

Savoury Tart – Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable

Sweet Tart – Chocolate Ganache with Salted caramel

Focaccia Bread

Braided Chocolate Cake Loaf

Included in this session: 5-hour profession cookery tuition, ingredients – bakes yours to take home, protective apron teas and coffees and mineral water throughout the day. 1-course lunch with a glass of wine, beer or soft drink included! Afternoon Coffee/tea break with a sweet treat. You are welcome to B.Y.O to this event.

Brighton Cookery School - 63/64 St Georges road,, BN2 1EF
t: 01273 674911 | Website | Email

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Learning Sat 8 Sep 10:00am - 4:00pm until Sun 9 Sep

Sourdough Masterclass with Emmanuel Hadjiandreou

@ Lewes Community Kitchen
Admn: £200

Join renowned baker and teacher Emmanuel Hadjiandreou for a two day sourdough masterclass.

Learn to make a delicious white sourdough suitable for countless variations, including a prune & pepper bread, 100% rye and a gluten free buckwheat loaf.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced bakers. We will work with freshly milled local flour and explore failsafe approaches to making, maintaining and baking with a sourdough starter. Emmanuel will help you to plan a sourdough system that fits around your rhythm and you will get to design and bake your own signature loaf.

This masterclass includes lunch, refreshments and vast amounts of delicious bread.

Emmanuel is the author of 3 best selling books including How To Make Sourdough

Lewes Community Kitchen - 2a Phoenix Works, North Street, Lewes,
t: 07766 526217 | Website | Email

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