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An unashamedly glorious all-singing, all-dancing renouncement of Pop music and an antidote to modern day clubbing fatigue. In eight short years it’s become one of the biggest events and movements of the music scene. Prepare for a big, wild and glamorous night! Very early sell-out.

This is a show about all of us. But mainly about Bourgeois & Maurice. A lot can change in 10 years. 2007 was the year that Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone, Barack Obama announced his plans for Presidency, Tony Blair departed 10 Downing Street and, most importantly of all, Georgeois Bourgeois and Maurice Maurice were...

Fresh from their five-star, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe and winners of the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence 2017, ’Hot Gay Time Machine’ cover all the most important moments of a gay man’s life - from coming out to your mum, to navigating the naked politics of the school locker room.

A variety mash-up of circus superstars, Spiegeltent legends and the hottest acts of this year’s Brighton Fringe. Presented by your favourite Aussie acrobats, the boys from Head First.

Imagine designing your own planet. What colour would the sea be? How many legs would a donkey have? What would the farts smell like? Well now’s your chance to choose! Join a madcap team of World Builders on a hilarious, big-banging adventure.

Things move so fast these days, it’s easy to get lost. Lost in time. Lost in ourselves. To cope with this feeling, Vida writes letters to herself in the future. Sometimes she leaves voice messages. One day the future calls her back.

Salon of Soul with a contagious beat, ’Fever Club’ has grown out of the joyous, social atmosphere of our extraordinary house parties. Extending the hospitality we have spilled over into the most fabulous location in Brighton.

A rip-roaring and swashbuckling adventure in which three sailors hit the high seas in search of treasure! A scallywag pirate, a muscular sailor and a chef with a seafood allergy make for a hopeless crew, as they fight for the title of Captain aboard the ship. These acrobatic pirates turn ship-life upside down!

Why toddle when you can dance! Parents and under-5s are let loose on the dance floor in the friendliest of discos. Created by DJ, producer and mum of two, Monski Mouse. Get your disco-dancing-booties on to an eclectic selection of retro hits and funky nursery rhymes.

The Disco Lovers return to the beautiful Spiegeltent for their fourth sell-out season at Brighton Fringe! Bank Holiday Sunday May 6th sees their inaugural FLUORESCENT BALL!

Start every Sunday during Brighton Fringe in the company of our very own living leg-end, bassist Herbie Flowers and his incredible bands. Enjoy the superstar talents of the UK’s finest Jazz musicians up close and personal, and more than a bit of a chat. And probably a tune with a story.

After another award-winning year, snatching trophies at Hollywood and San Diego Fringe Festivals, and a run in Adelaide, Australia, Brighton’s own Alfie Ordinary brings his critically acclaimed solo show back to Brighton Fringe.

Sunday Assembly is a global network of non-religious gatherings celebrating life through inspirational speakers, fascinating science, thoughtful readings, raucous pop music, peaceful reflection and free tea and cake.

Brighton Film Quartet presents ’SOUNDSCAPE’, a concert of sheer escapism with this extraordinary piano quartet.

Gentleman juggler and unwitting clown Tim Bat performs his impressive repertoire of amazing tricks with aplomb. But when the props get the upper hand, frantic hilarity ensues. There’s plenty for adults to enjoy and the kids have a really good laugh, egging Tim on to ever greater heights of silliness!

Crap Christmas, randy Northerners and a cigarette in a bread roll. Supported by Stephen Fry, from award-winning Liverpool theatre makers, Til This Night, follow the startling highs and lows of a sixth-form technical team in the wake of an allegation of sexual misconduct.

7 May: Guest DJ Krafty Kuts ’Intergalactic Space and Star Wars’ fancy dress (0-10yrs) 28 May: Guest DJ Russ Cuban (Cuban Brothers fame) ‘Gangsters and Hippies’ fancy dress (0-10yrs) Expect giant balloons, bubbles, hula-hoop show, parachutes, prizes Brighton’s no.

Laurie Black’s back in town to taunt the gods of bad luck. Joined by a variety of performers including (but not limited to) burlesque, cabaret and music. You’re invited to a glitzy, glam and dangerous night out! Dress for the end of the world, or the beginning. Get ready to smash some mirrors.

Join West End star Ian Stroughair, the man behind the makeup of the sensational Velma Celli, on a passionate pilgrimage through the most iconic drag moments of film, stage and popular culture. An electrifying cabaret comprising of a collective mix of the music that we all know and love.

Award-winning comedy duo, the makers of "adorkable" Sophie and Megan in ’A History of Horror’ return with their latest addition to the Cinebra anthology with another "cleverly written" and "magically performed" full-length original show.

Join Suzanne and Tracy on a magical, musical journey around the world. Experience their unique, inclusive approach to multi-sensory music-making and Makaton signing.

The Sundaes are delighted to be returning to Brighton Fringe for one night only with their hit show ’Diva Las Vegas’. In this one hour, show-stopping spectacular The Sundaes pay homage to their favourite divas from Vegas with stunning vocals, a generous scoop of comedy and outrageous costumes.

A special charity showcase for Clowns Without Borders with the very best Spiegeltent performers helping us kick off the season. A sparkling variety bill of cabaret, circus, music and more! Including surprise guests, Head First Acrobats, Joe Black and more. A one-night-only evening

Boogaloo Stu’s dark comedy ’Last Orders at the Dog and Dumplings’ is an uproarious and merciless exposé of the cold-blooded takeover striking our communities in the name of regeneration.

Celebrating the musical numbers of the finest villains, evil doers, baddies and the downright despicable. Infamous cabaret miscreant Joe Black invites you to indulge in the glorious and mysteriously lime green hues of the dark side and find out why it feels so good to be bad.

Touring the world and winner of awards, artistic sensation Le Foulard comes to the charming seaside town of Brighton to be performed in a tent.

Ceyda Tanc Dance, with three different programmes of cutting edge and dynamic contemporary dance, works with influences of Ceyda’s traditional Turkish folk dance heritage. Ceyda’s interests lie in challenging traditional gender representation in a contemporary context.

Join us for a night of deep psychedelic bass and high energy from the mighty nine-piece dub/reggae phenomenon, The Resonators. Positive vibes, infectious grooves and exquisite, soulful melodies. Taking us through the night, reggae legend Roots Garden will be spinning tunes to feed the heart and soul.

Ali McGregor, The Opera Australia soprano who ran away with the circus has gone on to become international cabaret royalty. Fresh from sell-out tours of arts festivals around the world, comes her award-winning solo show.

Grab a bunch of mates and hit the dance floor with Australian party machine Tomas Ford for Brighton Fringe’s most ridiculous party. Start thinking of those crap music requests now. Tomas Ford knows his crap. In fact, he makes a living out of it.

Join the Brighton Swing Community for a special Fringe afternoon of swing music and dancing with a live swing band, DJs, Lindy Hop beginners dance class, Charleston dancers and a dance-off competition. Swing your thing on the best dance floor in town!

Roll up for vintage tunes, dazzling dance displays, and whirlwind Instant Dance Classes to ease you onto the floor. Dress up if you want to, you don’t have to! Suitable for experienced dancers and absolute beginners alike. No dance partners needed, all are welcome. 13 May: ’Flappers a-Go-Go!’.

Join Dr Bramwell for another five fascinating events: ’Singalong-a-Wickerman’, Daisy Campbell’s ’Pigspurt’s Child’, Ken Campbell’s 10th anniversary tribute night, Mark Vernon on Ancient Greek philosophy and Dr David Luke on psychedelic plants.

Allons Danser is a good-time dance for everyone, steeped in the traditions of Cajun music and French joie de vivre: two step, swing, jive, jitterbug, waltz or whatever you like, take to the floor and let go.

An extravaganza of themed figure-drawing. Come sketch with us as models in circus costume are frozen mid-act for your drawing delight. All abilities are welcome and drawing materials are provided. Two full three-hour sessions, and in the gorgeous vintage Bosco Theatre circus tent!

Cordes Nuptials is about a naive couple preparing for the most important moment, their wedding. But the rush and destination involve them in a cluster of buffoonish events. Only her mischievousness and his strength bring them to a ... happy end?

The Duo Bogof aren’t simply magicians, they are cinemagicians! Equipped with their trusty video camera, a few magic props and the belief that anything is possible, The Duo Bogof weave an illusion of theatrics, split-second timing and cinematic loop the loop whilst just about maintaining a civil working relationship...

Meet Maurice and Ivy Macabre, the world’s most prolific ten-year-old killers with a penchant for finger painting and murder. Born and raised in a travelling Freakshow, the Twins address with audience with Vaudevillian flare, hosting a devilish spectacle of twisted sketches and original comedy songs.

Post-drag, post-gender, impossible to beat, performance avalanche and avant-garde legend ’David Hoyle’ returns for unmissable evening of high comedy, sound, vision, paint and song. "There is nothing quite like it: bold and unique, electrifying and disarmingly humane" (Time Out)

Sophisticated Mischief DJs Nick T (TG, Merkaba My Brighton, Below Lucky Voice) and Peter von Sleaze (TG, Cabaret Boheme, Below Lucky Voice) play the best old and new music vibes, from Motown to Ghetto Funk, and jump up Jive RnB to Electro Swing.

The revolution will not be televised, it will be live. In her debut solo show, Laurie Black (Bad Luck Cabaret, Rogue Romantic, Sweatshop) is armed with an arsenal of songs, original and otherwise, and a synth, to take a stand against all this bullshit.

Courtney has been under the covers with many, but not usually in front of a live audience. It’s time to get tucked in with all your favourite songs that have been covered in one way or another by all your favourite artists.

Warning: this show is not for the faint-hearted. Veronica Blacklace and company return for the fourth consecutive year to present you with their new, talent-filled spectacle.

WINNER of the Brighton Fringe Award for Excellence in association with Brighton Spiegeltent A tale of deranged fans and A-list rivalries. Debauched parties, and an affair that shocked the nation.

Straight No Chaser big band combine with Swing Patrol dancers for a Lindy Hop dance spectacular. Swing out to this all-star 18 piece band formed from the cream of the Brighton jazz scene as they recreate the iconic sound of 1940s dance music: Count Basie, Duke Ellington and vintage Rat Pack classics from Ella and...

Started by ex-gangster Fat Tony and now run by his half-wit son, Slow Alfie, this is the club that time forgot. Bring your dancing shoes (you will need them) and let Slow Alfie and the ’Club de Fromage’ performers entertain you on a bumpy trip through the musical decades!

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Did Blue Planet 2 leave you feeling desperate to know more about whales? Off on holiday and want to know how to identify whales in the wild? Our cetacean experts have extensive knowledge on whale ID and behaviour. Learn how to identify species from a distance and learn about their dynamic behaviours.

Going on holiday? Want to make sure that you are a responsible traveller? This course shows you all you need to know about how to be a responsible whale watcher. You will learn how to spot which tours are providing a sustainable experience, and the best experience for their customers.