Brighton What's On Guide

Interview: Josh Widdicombe @ Brighton Dome Will Knock Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour Out Of The Ballpark With His Shorter Show & Lower Production Values
You may well know Josh Widdicombe from Channel 4's award-winning show The Last Leg, his podcast Parenting Hell with Rob Beckett, or his many appearances on panel shows. He is a witty, relatable observer of life's foibles with a keen eye for the absurd side of the mundane.

Encounters with James Baldwin: Celebrating The Centenary Of The Birth Of The Iconic African American Author @ Afrori Books In Brighton
A new international anthology celebrating the centenary of the birth of iconic African American author James Baldwin - Encounters with James Baldwin: Celebrating 100 Years - will be coming to Afrori Books, in Brighton, on 17th October, with contributors Ray Shell, Roy McFarlane and Sonia Grant chaired by Kadija Sesay

Boundary Brighton Closed Out The Festival Season In Spectacular Fashion @ Stanmer Park


University of Brighton Marks Beginning Of New Era In The City
The University of Brighton welcomed thousands of new and returning students to its three campuses across the city this week as it marks the beginning of a new era as a wholly Brighton-based institution. 

Interview: Choreographer & QDance Company Director Qudus Onikeku On This Week's Two Performances Of Re:INCARNATION @ Brighton Dome
The Nigerian megalopolis of Lagos is massive, youthful and exciting. Due to become the world's biggest city by the turn of the century, it is one of the beating hearts of Africa. From 1st - 2nd October, Brighton Dome Concert Hall hosts a dance show inspired by the city's people, past and present, created by Nigeria-based The QDance Company.

Queer East Festival: On The Road 2024 Marks Its Fifth Year With National Tour That Calls @ Dukes At Komedia Next Month
Queer East Festival: On The Road will head out Dukes at Komedia from 29th October - 2nd November, showcasing a line-up of contemporary feature films, documentaries and shorts as well as special events that highlight a wide range of LGBTQ+ stories from East Asia, Southeast Asia and their diaspora communities.

Komedia Is Reclaiming Narratives In Comedy This October For Black History Month
In honour of this year's Black History Month theme, Reclaiming Narratives, Komedia Brighton is exclusively platforming Black comedians and performers of colour at Komedia Comedy Club, every Friday and Saturday throughout the month of October.

Interview: Comedian Colin Hoult Comes Out Of Character For His Forthcoming Show @ The Old Market In Hove
Acclaimed comedian and actor Colin Hoult will be taking his brand new stand up show Colin on tour this autumn, and is coming to The Old Market in Hove on 12th October.