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Brighton Festival
May 2-24 2009
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Brighton Festival
May 2-24 2009
Sussex, UKThe 43rd Brighton Festival erupts onto the arts calendar this May under the new direction of Chief Executive Andrew Comben and heralding the arrival of internationally celebrated Turner Prize winning artist Anish Kapoor as Guest Artistic Director.
Inspirational direction and a captivating programme of works, including two new commissions from Kapoor, have produced a must-see series of events both in the many venues of Brighton and Hove as well as a host of more unusual locations and spaces across the city.
With 26 premieres and exclusives, including 7 events commissioned by Brighton Festival, plus 11 free outdoor events, this year’s Brighton Festival promises three weeks of serious fun.
Accommodation
Hotels: Book Hotels for Brighton Festival, May 2-24 2009
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Bars Nearby: The Colonnade Bar, The Basketmakers Arms, The Hampton Arms, more
Food Nearby: Redeli Cafe, Casalingo Restaurant, Red Snapper, more
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The Fringe Festival exploded onto the streets of Brighton with an eclectic mix of events ranging from physical theatre to community workshops and everything in between. I grabbed the chance to catch one of the first shows of the month in a nice intimate and extremely friendly venue tucked away in Steine Street.
Red Brick Comedy hosted Upstairs at Three and Ten showcases a number of popular and up and coming comedy acts from around the country. One of the headlines of the festival Zoe Lyons entertained a responsive and mixed audience on Friday night, accompanied by Luke Toulson who was the ideal compere for this nifty night of gags and giggles. Engaging, spirited and enthusiastic Luke kept the audience entertained and suitably uncomfortable with his childish banter, flirty interaction and boyish charm.
Gerry Howell was the support act of the evening and got the audience gently tittering in anticipation for the main appeal. Gerry was mildly amusing for a ‘middle of the road comic’ his words not mine. He didn’t have me in rolling around in stitches of laughter, but he had a strange quirky appeal and an unusual intensity that was oddly alluring.
Zoe Lyons was undoubtedly the star of the show with her quick wit, animated movements and sharp observation. She managed to focus on topical and negative subjects in a chirpy and entertaining manner. She approached issues such as childhood obesity, self harming, the recession, swine flu and terrorism in a way that made an enlightening mockery of middle class Britain amidst a health and financial crisis; a refreshing change.
Red Brick Comedy hosted Upstairs at Three and Ten showcases a number of popular and up and coming comedy acts from around the country. One of the headlines of the festival Zoe Lyons entertained a responsive and mixed audience on Friday night, accompanied by Luke Toulson who was the ideal compere for this nifty night of gags and giggles. Engaging, spirited and enthusiastic Luke kept the audience entertained and suitably uncomfortable with his childish banter, flirty interaction and boyish charm.
Gerry Howell was the support act of the evening and got the audience gently tittering in anticipation for the main appeal. Gerry was mildly amusing for a ‘middle of the road comic’ his words not mine. He didn’t have me in rolling around in stitches of laughter, but he had a strange quirky appeal and an unusual intensity that was oddly alluring.
Zoe Lyons was undoubtedly the star of the show with her quick wit, animated movements and sharp observation. She managed to focus on topical and negative subjects in a chirpy and entertaining manner. She approached issues such as childhood obesity, self harming, the recession, swine flu and terrorism in a way that made an enlightening mockery of middle class Britain amidst a health and financial crisis; a refreshing change.
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