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Brighton Dome Spring Jan – Apr 2018 brightondome.org

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Welcome

From our brand new ‘Live at Brighton Dome’ comedy night, featuring the likes of Tim Key and Catastrophe’s Rob Delaney, to a special live play-through of cult computer game Dear Esther, and a whole host of events to mark our ever-growing annual celebration of International Women’s Day, we’re proud to present an eclectic selection of events for all this Spring.

We’ll also be flinging open our doors to community events such as Let’s Dance – which sees over 2500 children and young people grace our stages from around 75 schools and groups from across Brighton and Hove – and GCSE Poetry Live which offers schoolchildren an audience with some of the nation’s greatest poets.

As work continues on our Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre, we’re continuing to pop up around the city, including the return of our new Spoken Word night Trope in the Basement - a partnership with Apples and Snakes - which has been inspired by Kate Tempest’s Guest Directorship of Brighton Festival, as well as our much-loved coffee concerts which continue at Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts.

Finally, we’ve had a busy year of construction which has seen exciting finds such as the remains of a Quaker burial ground and letters from WW1 and revealing of heritage features such as the original rafters in our Corn Exchange roof. We’re continuing to collect your memories from our 150-year performance history so do let us know if you have experiences to share. And please do consider supporting our project to restore and reunite the Royal Pavilion Estate - you could even name a seat and take your seat alongside the greats.

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Enjoy the season!

Andrew Comben Chief Executive Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival Contents

p9 Contemporary Music

p18 Dance

p24 Spoken Word

p26 Theatre

p27 Children & Family

p30 Circus

p32 International Women’s Day

p35 Comedy

p40 Classical Music

p52 Film & Debate

p54 Heritage & Tours

p56 Join In

p59 Music & Arts

p61 Support Us

p63 Venue Hire

p64 Our Future

p68 Your Visit

p74 Calendar

p78 Assisted Performances

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Contemporary Music

KODO One Earth 2018: Evolution

‘If there is such a thing as perfection in music, Kodo comes as near to it as any group in the world’ Boston Globe

The taiko is a traditional Japanese drum, and a vibrant living art form with limitless rhythmic possibilities. Kodo (meaning ‘heartbeat’) are its masters, catapulting ancient Japanese culture squarely into the 21st century. Since their formation in 1981, Kodo have given no fewer than 5,800 performances in 49 countries around the world.

The 15-strong troupe of musicians and dancers took Brighton Dome by storm with a sell-out show in 2014 – One Earth: Legend. Their latest production Evolution takes a look back at the thrilling repertoire composed under Evolution’s Artistic Director Tamasaburo Bando: its blend of lavish spectacle, intricate routines, and visceral rhythm makes this simply one of the most exciting shows you’ll come across.

‘Superlatives don’t really exist to convey the primal power and bravura beauty of Kodo’ Chicago Tribune

Duration: 2 hours (including interval)

Tue 30 Jan, 7.30pm Concert Hall £22.50, £26, £28.50

Kodo Workshop: For workshop information see p56

Touch Tour – see p79

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Dear Esther Live ‘Oil painting, poetry, eulogy and video game all at once. And it’s never less than fascinating’ The Telegraph on Dear Esther ‘Fascinating and original, strangely hypnotic and mesmerizing’ Audience Member ‘It absolutely blew me away! It was beautiful and emotional – I was moved to tears by the end’ Audience Member Thought-provoking, surprising and unlike anything you have experienced before, Dear Esther Live immerses you in the mysterious mind of a lone narrator as he traverses a bleak and desolate Scottish island.

No two performances are ever the same, as the beautiful computerised environment of the island is explored live by an on-stage operator with live electronics. Merged together with BAFTA-winning composer Jessica Curry’s celebrated musical score performed by a piano quintet with soprano, Dear Esther Live reveals a touching story of love, loss and redemption.

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Dear Esther blurred the lines between interactive gaming, storytelling and digital artistry when originally released by Brighton-based studio The Chinese Room (2012) and Dear Esther Live does the same again with a contemporary live performance on a cinematic scale of remarkable power and poetry. Duration: 1 hour 15 mins

Plus post-show discussion with Jessica Curry

Fri 2 Feb, 8pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £18.50, Concession/under 26s £10 Schools/student groups £5

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SPECTRUM

SPECTRUM is a Brighton Dome music project dedicated to nurturing and cultivating our vibrant local music scene, kindly supported by The Pebble Trust.

Due to the refurbishment of Brighton Dome’s Studio Theatre, the regular live music nights are popping up in venues all over the city, plus seminars that feature fresh voices from the local scene.

Get in touch if you’re a local artists and would like to come and play with us. Dates for your diary: Thu 25 Jan Thu 22 Feb Thu 29 Mar Sat 21 Apr (Record Store Day)

£4 in advance, £6 on the door For up to date info and line-ups visit brightondome.org or join us on facebook/brightonspectrum

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Eurovision: You Decide

Six shortlisted acts will be battling it out to be our next UK representative for the Eurovision Song Contest 2018, alongside some special guest performances.

Coming to you live from the home of ABBA’s legendary 1974 Eurovision Song Contest, Mel Giedroyc and Mr Måns Zelmerlöw co-host the show.

16+

Wed 7 Feb, 7.30pm Concert Hall £30

Herbie Flowers Jazz Breakfast

Bass maestro Herbie Flowers and his ever-changing ensemble of top-flight musicians are back for another season of irresistible jazz. Have a big helping of great music - it’s the best way to start your Sunday.

Sun 11 Mar & Sun 8 Apr, 11am Concert Hall £7.50 (includes tea/coffee on arrival)

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Public Service Broadcasting + special guests

Following the release of their critically-acclaimed album Every Valley (‘An album with heart, art, and political fire to spare’ – The i), and a sold-out UK-wide tour, Public Service Broadcasting are embarking upon a new UK tour. More than simply a showcase for a daring and experimental musical outfit, Public Service Broadcasting’s live shows aim to fashion a narrative for the dispossessed voices of our history, taking us from the blackest deeps of the Welsh coal mines through the farthest reaches of space in one bound.

Presented by Goldenvoice

Sat 7 Apr, doors 7pm Concert Hall £28

Coming Soon...

Patti Smith and Her Band

The original art-punk queen and rebel rock icon returns with her band to Brighton Dome.

Patti Smith cut her teeth on the ‘70s New York scene, and has been making rousing, literate and cathartic rock ‘n’ roll ever since. From her seminal 1975 debut Horses to mid-90s collaborations with Jeff Buckley, John Cale and Tom Verlaine, Patti Smith’s uncompromising creativity and restless energy have inspired a generation of imitators and admirers.

Presented by Crosstown Concerts

Sat 2 Jun, doors 7pm Concert Hall Returns Only

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José González with The String Theory

‘González proves his brilliance and skill as a musician in an evening of inventive and mesmeric music’ The UpComing

Swedish-Argentinian singer-songwriter José González and maverick orchestra The String Theory present their critically acclaimed collaboration, which has performed to sold-out

audiences and rave reviews across Europe and the UK.

‘A spellbinding talent’ The Telegraph

Fri 21 Sep, 7.30pm Concert Hall £26.50, £31.50

Seal Sat 17 Feb – Returns Only

Erasure

Mon 19 Feb – Returns Only

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Nils Frahm Tue 20 Feb – Returns Only

Franz Ferdinand

Sun 25 Feb

Apocalyptica Tue 27 Feb

The Beat & The Selecter

Fri 2 Mar

Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox

Mon 5 Mar

Jake Bugg Tue 13 Mar

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Belle & Sebastian Thu 15 Mar

Marillion

Mon 16 Apr

Tokio Myers Mon 23 Apr

Gomez

Tue 24 Apr

Brighton Music Conference 2018

Now in its fifth year, the conference is attended by several thousand delegates drawn from all corners of the dance music spectrum, with veteran industry legends and the hottest new artists turning up for two days of talks, seminars, and club nights.

Thu 26 Apr, 10am – 6pm & Fri 27 Apr, 10am – 6pm Concert Hall Pro ticket £120, Academy ticket £25 Early bird tickets available until 1 Feb Tickets available at brightonmusicconference.co.uk

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Dance

Ballet British Columbia Canada’s leading contemporary dance company

‘Superb. Packed with charismatic dancers performing at full strength’ Boston Globe

‘Ballet BC is physically rigorous, dramatically solid and truly contemporary’ Dance Magazine

An exhilarating evening of dance by three internationally celebrated female choreographers, as part of our International Women’s Day celebrations.

Recognised for their fresh creativity, this 18-strong company of dancers will present their unique blend of cool, classical elegance and contemporary flair.

Inspired by the work of Jeanette Winterson and Emily Dickinson, 16 + a room, by artistic director Emily Molnar, sparks with explosive, fast-paced choreography that pushes the dancers to their athletic and technical limits.

Solo Echo by Olivier award-winning Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist and former Ballet BC dancer Crystal Pite, is a powerfully romantic work, shimmering in snowfall, and inspired by two Brahms’ sonatas for cello and piano.

Tel Aviv-based choreographer Sharon Eyal worked with regular collaborator Gai Behar to create Bill, a daring piece of raw beauty that showcases the dancers’ extraordinary skill in a fantastic finale.

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Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £15, £17.50, £20 Under 26s £15, Schools £7.50

Presented by Dance Consortium

For workshop information contact [email protected]

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Brendan Cole: All Night Long

Strictly Come Dancing’s Brendan Cole is joined by his sensational cast of guest dancers, his captivating leading lady and superbly talented 14-piece band and singers, to whip up an extravagant mix of Latin

fever and ballroom charm. Presented by PMB Presentations

Sun 18 Feb, 7.30pm Concert Hall £31, £41

Let’s Dance 2018

The largest celebration of schools’ dance in the country, Let’s Dance brings together youth dance from 78 schools, groups, universities and colleges from Brighton & Hove and its surrounding areas to perform together on Brighton Dome’s stage.

Mon 19 – Thu 22 Mar Concert Hall On general sale from Tue 20 Feb

All events on this spread are Highly Visual – see p78

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Kevin & Karen: Dance

Following a sensational sell-out debut tour last year, Strictly Come Dancing sweethearts Kevin and Karen Clifton are back with a brand new show. Expect a sultry, hip-swinging journey through the Waltz, Cha

Cha, Fox Trot, Tango and Salsa. It’s a high-energy performance filled with sassy tunes, heart-pounding choreography and sparkling costumes.

Presented by Kilimanjaro Live

Thu 7 Jun, 7.30pm Concert Hall £31, £41

National Youth Dance Company / Sharon Eyal Used To Be Blonde

Now in its sixth year, National Youth Dance Company, hosted at Sadlers Wells, has established a reputation for producing high quality performances with a range of dancers who are shaping the future of dance in this country. NYDC comes to Brighton Dome for the first time with a new work by the Guest Artistic Director Sharon Eyal.

Fri 20 Jul, 7.30pm Concert Hall £12/£8 Concessions

Coming Soon…

‘They are strong, skillful and ready for anything’ Daily Telegraph

Coming Soon…

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Gary Clarke Company

COAL

Winner of UK Theatre Award Achievement in Dance & Critics’ Circle National Dance Award Best Independent Company

Created to mark the 30th anniversary of the end of the 1984/5 British miners’ strike, award winning choreographer Gary Clarke proudly presents COAL, a riveting dance theatre show which takes an nostalgic look at the hard hitting realities of life at the coal face.

Bringing together Clarke’s striking physical language performed by a company of 7 stunning professional dancers, a local community cast of women and a live brass band, COAL is a nostalgic, moving and ever-relevant exploration of community, solidarity and survival.

Age 12+

COAL Workshop Accompanying workshop available for a group on Mon 26 Mar. Includes a 3 hour workshop, live show of COAL and the opportunity to be part of a unique discussion. Suitable for young people age 12+ or adults studying dance or drama. Email [email protected] for more information

‘Unquestionably beautiful’ British Theatre Guide

‘An absorbing, immediate slice of history rendered with the kind of emotional truth that deepens its impact as popular entertainment.’ The Times

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Co-commissioned by DanceXchange; Cast; The Place; Dance City; Dance4 with Nottingham Playhouse; The Civic Barnsley; Yorkshire Dance, with additional funds from The National Lottery through Arts Council England, Individual Giving through kick-starter with support from The Northern School of Contemporary Dance and The National Union of Mineworkers.

Wed 28 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall £12.50, £17.50, Under 26s £10, Schools £7.50

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Spoken Word

— Brighton Dome — Apples and Snakes —

TROPE New spoken word night for Brighton

Hosted by Rosy Carrick and featuring Anthony Anaxagorou, Sea SharpMusic (Poet in Residence) and Chuck SJ Hay

Brighton’s new spoken word showcase featuring top UK artists, local musicians, a ‘poet in residence’, poetry film and an open mic. Each Trope has a theme, so we can tackle the nitty-gritty of life from all angles, and this month we’re tackling CHANGE!

What is it? Is it needed? How can it happen? What changes when things change?

All of the performers will be asked to share work interpreting the theme and will generate enough wattage to jump start your brains and light up your hearts.

To take part in open mic section you can email [email protected] in advance or sign up on the night if there are spaces.

Fri 16 Feb, 7.30pm The Basement £6.50 (£3 open mic concession)

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GCSE Poetry Live!

An amazing opportunity for Brighton & Hove students to hear some of the nation’s greatest poets performing live on stage. This year’s line-up includes Simon Armitage, Gillian Clarke, John Agard, Carol Ann Duffy, Imtiaz Dharker, Grace Nichols and Dalit Nagra.

Thu 25 Jan, 10.45am – 3pm Concert Hall More info poetrylive.net

Emergency Poet

As part of World Poetry Day, the Emergency Poet offers consultations inside her ambulance and prescribes poems as cures. There are skulls, jars of eyeballs and other body parts inside the ambulance and in the waiting room under an attached awning Nurse Verse dispenses poemcetamols and other poetic pills and treatments from the poetry pharmacy.

Wed 21 Mar, 11am – 4pm Jubilee Square FREE

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Theatre

Deanna Rodger and Gemma Rogers

Earth Brighton Dome residency

What has your experience on Earth taught you, and how would you apply that learning on Mars? Gem & D are on a

mission to prove that they are the best candidates for the first human mission to Mars. With your help, they will achieve their greatest desire; to leave Earth. A planet that is all it will ever be.

‘Funny, insightful and layered.’ Audience member

Deanna Rodger is an international spoken word performer and facilitator. Recently featured as one of Elle UK’s ‘30 inspirational women under 30’, The Female Lead’s ‘20 in their 20s’ and Cosmopolitan’s ‘No.1 trailblazing woman’.

Gemma Rodgers is a writer and performer, specialising in spoken word. She performs with Gemma Rogers & The Mil Men.

Deanna and Gemma’s performance follows a three day residency with Brighton Dome.

Developed at Camden People’s Theatre Sprint Festival 2017.

Duration: 60 mins Age recommendation: 14+

Fri 2 March, 7.30pm The Basement £5 Plus post-show discussion

‘I loved it - It reminded me to live in the moment.’ Audience member

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Children & Family

A Square World

When the daily routine of three friends’ lives suddenly changes, they discover - with a little fun and some mayhem - how to adapt their world so they can keep playing together.

A Square World looks at the unfairness of being left out in a world designed for everyone else but yourself. This non-verbal story uses simple design and object manipulation to create an imaginative world where anything can happen. An honest, touching and funny performance with a gentle but poignant message.

Mon 12 Feb, 11.30am & 2.30pm Founders Room £5 children, £7 adults, £22 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

2.30pm – see p79

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An enchanting winter’s tale for the very young.

Winter has arrived and the woods are covered in white. A child hurries to put on their winter clothes so they can run outside and play in a sparkly new world. They find a sleeping mouse buried under the soft white flakes. Sliding, tumbling and laughing, they explore the winter wonderland together and keep each other safe and warm from the winter freeze. Following their sell-out run at The Barbican, come and join the two new friends on their adventures in a magical forest full of play, puppetry and music. Age 3 months – 4 years

Fri 16, Sat 17 & Sun 18 Feb 10.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm Founders Room £5 children, £7 adults, £22 family ticket (2 adults, 2 children)

Touch Tour: Sat 17, 2.45pm – see p79

The egg and Travelling Light

Snow Mouse

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Playmakes

After Snow Mouse our young audiences have the opportunity to get crafty and make a keepsake to take home. Our team is on hand to lead the creativity.

Sat 17 Feb, 2.15pm (following 1.30pm performance) Foyer £5 per child

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Circus

Ockham’s Razor

Tipping Point

‘Mesmerising and breathtaking… their best show yet’ Total Theatre

Winner of the Total Theatre & Jacksons Lane Award for Circus 2016

Tipping Point is the exhilarating new show by masters of aerial theatre Ockham’s Razor. Performed with the audience drawn in close, five performers transform 5 metre metal poles into a rich landscape of images, as the action veers from near-catastrophe to mastery.

Poles are balanced, lashed, climbed, swung from and walked along. Poles become forests, crossroads and pendulums. As the performers cling to this teetering world, should they rail against the chaos, or let life tilt towards the tipping point?

Featuring a multi-layered soundscape composed by Adem Ilhan & Quinta (who have collaborated with the likes of Radiohead, Hot Chip and Bat For Lashes), Tipping Point will have you holding your breath and on the edge of your seat. If you love circus and spectacle, you won’t want to miss this one.

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Produced by Turtle Key Arts. Co-commissioned by London International Mime Festival and The Lowry, Salford Quays.

‘Thrilling aerial theatre from the trailblazing Oakham’s Razor’ Metro

Thu 5 & Fri 6 Apr, 7.30pm Concert Hall £10, £12.50, £15 Under 16s half price, Under 26s £10

Tipping Point Workshop: For workshop information see p57

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day Celebration

Brighton Dome, Brighton Women’s Centre and Brighton Museum join forces to present our annual celebration of International Women’s Day. With gender equality firmly on the agenda, join us for a marketplace of ideas alongside a specially curated programme of inspiring speakers, activists and innovators, workshops, arts & crafts, causes and campaigns, with fun for all the family. Everyone is welcome – all ages, all communities together.

Sat 3 Mar, from 10am Brighton Dome & Brighton Museum More details on brightondome.org

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Comedy @ IWD

Sophie Willan: Branded

Fresh from a total sell out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, this multi award winning break out star is heading out on tour. Sophie Willan has had a lifetime of being branded by others. In her smash hit new show, this brutally honest breakout star returns to tell us why. Expect a raucous performance like no other from this unapologetic young powerhouse. As seen on As Yet Untitled (Dave) and as heard on BBC Radio 4.

Edinburgh Comedy Awards - Best Show nominee 2017 Herald Angel winner 2017 BBC New Talent Hot List 2017 Chortle’s Best Newcomer 2017

‘Who runs the world? On this form, it definitely should be Sophie Willan… an exceptional new talent’ The Herald

Commissioned by Contact

Thu 8 & Fri 9 Mar, 8pm Age 14+ The Basement £10 (£8 concessions)

Fri 9 Mar, 8pm – see p79

‘Frank and extremely funny’ Evening Standard

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Sara Pascoe LadsLadsLads

‘Pascoe’s lively mind teases out big questions with intelligence, silliness and self-deprecation’ The Guardian

‘Always intelligent and occasionally exquisite’ The Independent

Sara Pascoe is enjoying a year-long, one woman stag-do. From spiritual retreats, city-breaks, life-drawing classes and football matches; she has been drunk and lonely everywhere. A brand new and best ever show from a comic you’ve seen on Live at The Apollo, Mock the Week, QI (BBC) and Taskmaster (DAVE).

Wed 7 Mar, 8pm Age 16+ Concert Hall £19 (£15 concessions)

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Comedy

Live at Brighton Dome

Put your hand-up if you like stand-up.

We are quite dizzy with excitement at the first instalment of this fresh new comedy night. As one of the south coast’s leading comedy venues, we’ll be bringing you a regular mixed-bill of talent, peppering your year with big doses of hilarity.

We get the ball rolling with this superb line up of comedy talent, compered by the ‘utterly brilliant’ (The Times) Nish Kumar, one of the UK’s top political comics.

Rob Delaney

‘Delaney’s delivery is fast but brilliantly structured’ The Guardian

Star of hit Channel 4 romantic comedy Catastrophe, Rob Delaney is widely regarded as one of America’s most gifted stand-ups, and ‘a genius appraiser of modern sexual politics’ (Shortlist).

Kiri Pritchard-McLean

‘Never less than fascinating’ Chortle

Her shows have tackled thorny subjects - misogyny, mentoring vulnerable young people, serial killers - with ‘a raw depth of feeling that you won’t find in many shows… passionate, smart and yes, bloody funny.’ (The Scotsman).

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Tim Key

‘He is a genius plain and simple’ Time Out

With a singular blend of stand up and poetry, Tim Key has written three books, released an album, and presented a Radio 4 poetry series, alongside his unconventional, award-winning brand of comedy.

Sat 3 Feb, 7.30pm Age 14+ Concert Hall £20 (£15 concessions)

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No Such Thing as a Fish

This award-winning podcast gets 1.5 million downloads a week, has been transformed into spin-off BBC2 TV series No Such Thing as The News. In this live show, the team serve up their pick of the most bizarre, extraordinary and hilarious facts known to man.

Thu 1 Mar, 8pm Concert Hall £19 (£17 concessions)

Jon Richardson Old Man

Extra date added after sell-out appearance in December.

The British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats continues his nationwide tour to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions.

Fri 13 Apr, 8pm Concert Hall £21.50 Age 14+

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Jonathan Pie Back to the Studio

Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs whilst simultaneously attempting to smash the system from within. Age 16+

Sat 3 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall £23.50, Students/Unwaged £18.50

Rob Brydon I am Standing Up

‘Rob Brydon doesn’t just entertain a crowd – he woos them’ The Telegraph

Rob Brydon is perhaps best known for the television shows Gavin and Stacey, Would I Lie to You? and The Trip as well as Marion and Geoff, Human Remains, Little Britain, The Rob Brydon Show, Best of Men, Gangster Granny and Q.I.

In this tour Brydon takes to the stage as a stand-up for the first time since his sell out national tour and West End run of 2009.

Sat 17 Mar, 8pm Age 14+ Concert Hall £31.50

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Russell Brand Re:Birth

Extra date added after sell-out appearance in November.

‘How do we make sense of the madness of our lives once we become parents? What am I going to tell my daughter about conformity and responsibility? What happens if she grows up to be like me or, worse, date someone like me?’ Russell Brand

Sun 22 Apr, 8pm Age 16+ Concert Hall £29

Dan and Phil Interactive Introverts

Two internet dwelling, insecure nerds standing under the spotlight to give the people what they want: an epic interactive experience of rants, roasts, battles, stories …and surprises. Presented by TATINOF Touring

Sat 28 Apr, 2pm & 8pm Concert Hall £27.50, £47.50, £62.50, VIP Tickets £101.50

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Classical Music

London Philharmonic Orchestra

Petrenko Conducts Scheherazade

Vasily Petrenko conductor Albrecht Menzel violin

Berlioz Overture, Béatrice et Bénédict Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35 Rimsky-Korsakov Scheherazade, Op. 35

The youthful team of violinist Albrecht Menzel—a genuine rising star—and conductor Vasily Petrenko has a tale to tell… Composers have always told stories. Hector Berlioz took Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing and transformed it into a brilliant and romantic opera, sparkling with wit. Tchaikovsky found happiness in the sunny south, and poured it all into his gloriously tuneful Violin Concerto. And in Imperial Russia, Rimsky-Korsakov retold One Thousand and One Nights in music of multi-hued sumptuousness and melody.

Sat 24 Feb, 7.30pm

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Rachmaninoff’s Hollywood

John Storgårds conductor Stéphane Tétreault cello

Stravinsky Jeu de Cartes Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, Op. 33 Rachmaninoff Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 44 *

The London Philharmonic Orchestra brings its Dome residency to a close with full-flowered Romanticism and elegant neo-Classicism. Exiled from Russia, Rachmaninoff and Stravinsky were unlikely neighbours in 1940s Hollywood. The sleek dazzle of Rachmaninoff’s gorgeous Third Symphony can’t hide its sense of loss; while Stravinsky’s Jeu de cartes plays for higher (and scarier) stakes than its razor-sharp music initially suggests. In between, guest conductor John Storgårds teams up with the young Canadian cellist Stéphane Tétreault for Tchaikovsky’s affectionate and humorous evocation of a gentler age.

Sat 14 Apr, 7.30pm

* In co-operation with the Serge Rachmaninoff Foundation.

All LPO Concerts Concert Hall £10, £15, £18, £23, £27.50, £32.50 £8 under 18s Season savings available

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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Picture Perfect

Carlos Miguel Prieto conductor Gabriela Montero piano (pictured)

Ravel Rapsodie espagnole Debussy (orch. Ravel) Danse (Tarantelle styrienne) Ravel Piano Concerto in G Mussorgsky (orch. Ravel) Pictures at an Exhibition

Surpassing the likes of the Cleveland Orchestra and the Berliner Philharmoniker to collect the title of World’s Favourite Orchestra from Bachtrack in 2014, Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are internationally celebrated music-makers working at the very top of their game. Joined by Mexican conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto and Venezuelan virtuoso Gabriela Montero, March’s concert sees the orchestra exploring the full breadth of Ravel’s musical Impressionism.

Ravel is one of the great orchestrators, his deft and sumptuous textures not only defining his own masterpieces but adding depth to works by other composers. Rapsodie espagnole brilliantly evokes the sights, sounds and sensuality of a Spanish festival, while his orchestration of Debussy’s early piano work Tarantelle styrienne brings intensity and exuberance to the original sprightly textures. The Piano Concerto evokes the louche allure of the Jazz Age, and Ravel finishes with the magical orchestration of Mussorgsky’s vivid Pictures at an Exhibition which teases out the detail with mastery.

Sat 10 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall

£10, £15, £18, £23, £27.50, Under 18s £1

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Crucifixus

Brighton Festival Chorus Brighton Festival Youth Choir Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

James Morgan conductor

Duruflé Requiem Britten (arr. Morgan & Pochin) Missa Brevis (world premiere) Lotti, Caldara, Vivaldi, J.S Bach Crucifixus

Poised between the solemnity of Good Friday and the joy of Easter Day, this special concert by the massed ranks of two great choirs and one of the country’s finest orchestras provides an appropriate focus for the Easter weekend. Featuring Duruflé’s exquisite Requiem and contrasting settings of the Crucifixus, the Chorus present a feast of choral music ranging from Baroque intricacy to 20th-century eloquence. The world premiere of a new orchestral arrangement of Britten’s Missa Brevis completes the programme, bringing this iconic Mass setting into the concert hall repertoire for the first time.

In one of a series of concerts to mark Brighton Festival Chorus’ fiftieth birthday year, the Chorus and Youth Choir are joined for by the world renowned Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to perform some of the most emotional and moving works in the choral repertoire.

Sat 31 Mar, 7.30pm Concert Hall £12.50, £15, £20, £25

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Coffee Concerts In association with Strings Attached As the refurbishment work of the Corn Exchange continues, our Sunday morning chamber concerts take temporary residence at the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (ACCA) at University of Sussex, Falmer.

All Coffee Concerts

£18.50 (£16 concessions)

Half-season tickets 3 concerts £49.50 (£42 concessions)

Ages 8–25 free as part of the Cavatina scheme – see website for more information

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Adam Walker flute Amy Harman bassoon James Baillieu piano

Martinu Trio for flute, bassoon and piano Fanny Mendelssohn Trio Op 11 for flute, bassoon and piano Donizetti Trio in F Dutilleux Sarabande et cortège for bassoon and piano Beethoven Trio for piano, flute and bassoon in G major WoO 37

Brighton favourite James Baillieu, making a welcome return, is joined by the bassoonist Amy Harman and the flautist Adam Walker for a scintillating journey through 200 years of chamber music. From one of Beethoven’s earliest works, composed when he was just 15, to the crystalline refinement of Dutilleux, the trio takes in less familiar pieces by Fanny Mendelssohn and Donizetti in a programme of richness and refinement.

Sun 28 Jan, 11am

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Castalian Quartet

Simon Rowland-Jones viola

Haydn String Quartet in D, Op 76 No 5 Britten String Quartet No 2 in C major, Op 36 (1945) Brahms String Quintet No 1 in F major, Op 88

For its second concert in this series, the dynamic Castalian Quartet performs masterworks from the Classical, Romantic and 20th-century repertories. They begin with the ceaseless energy of Haydn’s fifth Op 76 quartet, which explores the extremes of emotion and technical skill. Britten’s homage to Purcell, composed for the 250th anniversary of the composer’s death, is moody, mysterious and brimful of atmosphere. The Quartet is joined by the violist Simon Rowland-Jones for Brahms’s opulent, lilting and joyous First Quintet.

Sun 25 Feb, 11am

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Schubert Trout Quintet

Trio Isimsiz with Timothy Ridout viola (plus double bass tba)

Schubert Piano Trio in B flat D 28, Sonatensatz Beethoven Piano Trio in E flat Op 70 No 2 Schubert Piano Quintet in A major D 667, Trout

Fast forging a reputation as one of the UK’s most brilliant young ensembles, the virtuosic young Trio Isimsiz explores masterworks by two of the greatest masters of chamber music. The young Schubert was inspired by Beethoven’s intimate and mellow Op 70 piano trio, and he wrote the Sonatensatz just three years later, aged 15. The programme closes with perhaps the most famous of all quintets, the Trout, for which the Trio is joined by the acclaimed violist Timothy Ridout.

Sun 25 Mar, 11am

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Brighton Philharmonic Orchestra

Michael Collins conductor/clarinet (pictured)

Haydn Symphony No. 102 in B-flat major Mozart Clarinet Concerto in A major, K622 Beethoven Symphony No. 1 in C major, Op. 21

Michael Collins, one of the foremost clarinettists of his generation, joins the Brighton Philharmonic as both conductor and soloist to perform Mozart’s evergreen Clarinet Concerto, a masterpiece of poignant tenderness that has become one of the most popular pieces in the repertoire.

Before that he conducts Haydn’s Symphony No. 102, a work of stately grace and joyous vigour that helped to redefine the scope and the scale of the symphony — lessons that Beethoven was quick to pick up on in his elegant and expansive First Symphony.

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Howard Shelley conductor/piano

Schubert Symphony No. 8 in B minor, ‘Unfinished’ Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 Dvořák Symphony No. 6 in D major, Op. 60

Howard Shelley opens proceedings conducting Schubert’s ever popular ‘Unfinished’ Symphony – the two movements of which herald the dawn of full-blown Romanticism.

Mendelssohn’s First Piano Concerto seethes with the dynamism and idealism of youth. It provides the perfect showcase for the dazzling technique that has made Howard Shelley one of our truly great pianists.

The rich melodies, lively rhythms and vivid orchestral colour of Dvořák’s Sixth Symphony provide a fitting conclusion for a programme that charts the evolution of Romantic music.

Sun 11 Feb 2.45pm

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Stephen Bell conductor Gareth Small trumpet

Glinka Overture: A Life for the Tsar Mussorgsky Night on a Bare Mountain Arutunian Trumpet Concerto in A-flat major Tchaikovsky Symphony No 4 in F minor, Op. 36, ‘Fate’

Explore the opulent riches of Russian music with Gareth Small, Principal Trumpet of the Hallé. Glinka’s overture to A Life for the Tsar is a work of heroic nobility, while Mussorgsky’s depicts a witches’ sabbath in music of quite terrifying power. Alexander Arutunian’s virtuosic Trumpet Concerto, an outpouring of soulful melodies and exciting gypsy-like sound, precedes Tchaikovsky’s eloquent Fourth Symphony, one of the most popular of all symphonies.

Sun 4 Mar, 2.45pm

1.15pm: Touch Tour – see p79

Barry Wordsworth conductor Steven Worbey & Kevin Farrell piano

Sibelius Karelia Suite Op. 11 Arnold Piano Concerto Op. 104 Delibes (arr. Wordsworth) Coppélia Suite Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals

The Brighton Philharmonic’s season closes in toe-tapping form, starting with Sibelius’s Karelia Suite. Based on folk tunes, it is one of his most popular pieces and includes the exhilarating ‘Alla Marcia’.

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The pianists Worbey & Farrell perform Arnold’s zesty, humorous Piano Concerto Op. 104, before conjuring up a musical menagerie with Saint-Saëns’ ever-popular Carnival of the Animals. Meanwhile, Barry Wordsworth unveils his suite based on Delibes’ ballet Coppélia — a cascade of sprightly and witty melodies.

Sun 25 Mar, 2.45pm

Open Rehearsal for Children – Sun 25 Mar

Look out for details of the orchestra’s annual Open Rehearsal on the morning of the concert, which focuses on Carnival of the Animals and Coppélia.

FREE but ticketed

Pre-Concert Interviews

Join Louise Schweitzer and the guest soloists in conversation at 1.45pm, Brighton Museum Education Pavilion, before each concert. Tickets £3.75

All BPO Concerts – Concert Hall £12, £17, £23, £28, £34, £38 Under 18s/students half-price

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Film & Debate

Banff Mountain Film Festival

Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world’s most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today’s most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces

shot from the far flung corners of the globe. An exciting event with free prize giveaways.

Red Programme – Tue 6 Mar, 7.30pm Blue Programme – Wed 18 Apr, 7.30pm Concert Hall One screening: £15.50, £13.50 concessions, £13.50 groups 6+ Both screenings: £27, £24 concessions

Jaws in Concert

with the Czech National Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Ben Palmer

Steven Spielberg’s original summer movie blockbuster Jaws is accompanied by the Czech National Symphony Orchestra who will perform John Williams’ Academy Award ®-winning score live and in sync to the picture. Experience the power of a live symphony orchestra alongside one of the greatest motion pictures of all time.

See p78

Photo: Larry Shiu, Cascade Mountain, Banff National Park © John Price

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Presented by SJM Concerts. Film certificate 12A

Thu 12 Apr, 8pm Concert Hall £30, £40, £47.50. £57.50

Sussex Salon Miscarriages of Justice: is there Life After Life?

Join our panel at this regular discussion night, in partnership with the University of Sussex, to discuss this season’s topic.

Paddy Armstrong spent 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. In his words:

‘The truth is, I’ve lived three very different lives: the one before prison; the one in prison; and my life since then. It has taken years to make sense of it all, but now I’ve found a voice to speak about it.’

This Sussex Salon will consider ‘is there life after life?’ for those who suffer a wrongful conviction.

Further information about the speakers can be found at brightondome.org

Mon 19 Mar, 7.30pm Brighton Museum Lab £7 (£5 Concessions)

Includes glass of wine

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Heritage & Tours

Brighton Dome Backstage Tour

Did you know that our Concert Hall used to be the stables for the Prince Regent’s horses? Or that Brighton Dome hosted ABBA’s victory in the 1974 Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo?

This is your chance to take a peek behind the curtain, follow in the footsteps of legends such as Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Beyoncé and David Bowie, catch a rare glimpse of the entrance to the infamous tunnel to the Royal Pavilion, and discover some of the more surprising roles our iconic venue has played in history and how we use the spaces.

Access

During the tour there are 16 stairs going down to the back of house areas, 3 stairs leading down to the secret tunnel and 17 back upstairs. If you require use of the lift please telephone 01273 261525/541 well in advance of your tour date.

Sat 3 Feb, Sat 3 Mar & Sun 22 Apr 11am Café-Bar Pre-booking essential £6.50 (20% discount for Members)

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Brighton Dome Organ Showcase

Michael Wooldridge introduces Lewis Scott and Jamyma May Hanson

Douglas Reeve, the man who made Brighton Dome’s theatre organ famous, began his musical career appearing as the Wonder Boy Organist at theatres around the country. We’re happy to be continuing this tradition by welcoming two bright young stars of the organ world.

Lewis Scott from Hull was recently named ATOS UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year 2016. Jamyma May Hanson, a 20-year-old student from the internationally recognised Rye Wurlitzer Academy, is current runner-up in the senior section of the same event. We are thrilled to welcome them both to the console of the mighty Brighton Dome organ.

Sussex-born Michael Wooldridge is no stranger to Brighton audiences, and regularly features on BBC Radio 2’s The Organist Entertains. Michael will perform for the first half of this special concert, before welcoming Lewis and Jamyma to the stage, for a delightful afternoon of West End show tunes, Big Band favourites, and much more.

Tue 3 Apr, 2.30pm Concert Hall £8, £5 under 16s

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Join In

Kodo workshop: Thrills in a Heartbeat!

This workshop held by Kodo’s ensemble leader, Yuichiro Funabashi, focuses on the basics of playing taiko under the theme of ‘finding your own sound’. Explore your sound, listen to your peers, and come and share the joy of playing taiko.

See details of the accompanying event on p9.

Tue 30 Jan, 1pm Age 18+ Founders Room £10

Stage Combat Workshop

Join professional fight director Keith Wallis for a full day workshop in unarmed combat. We will be exploring a wide range of basic stage fighting techniques, from simple pushes, grabs and slaps, to punches, kicks, knees, blocks, locks and more. This class is perfect for actors and performers who are new to stage combat, or for those who are looking to brush up or refine their skills further.

You’ll get a chance to experiment with samples of different fight choreography and discover how a fight scene is constructed.

Sat 17 Mar, 10.30am–4.30pm Founders Room £20 Age 16+

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Join Ockham’s Razor for a masterclass designed for those with some previous ariel and dance experience. Age 16+

For more details on the accompanying event see p30.

Fri 6 Apr, 11.30am – 1pm Concert Hall Stage £10

Art Saturday with Woody

Art Saturday springs in to life this Easter! Calling all young artists to join illustrator Woody for art workshop fun. Woody sets the scene and shares her drawing, collage, creating characters and making art stories know-how.

Bring your imagination and leave with your own art project. Materials provided.

Sat 7 Apr 10.30am–12pm for 5–7 year olds 1.30pm-3pm for 8–10 year olds Founders Room £5

Tipping Point Masterclass

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Forward Facing

Memory Making Day

Forward Facing aims to give children and young people with long term or life threatening conditions, or who have experienced bereavement, a

chance to transform themselves; to forget their daily struggles, have fun, express their personalities and make lasting memories for them and their families. Our day at Brighton Dome is all about families having fun for a day and building lasting memories, with the spotlight on the amazing children and young adults, including their siblings, that the charity supports.

Visit forwardfacing.co.uk for more details

Mon 9 Apr Concert Hall

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Music & Arts

Brighton & Hove Music & Arts

Could your child be a musician of the future?

Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival and Brighton & Hove Music & Arts (BHMA) have united to create a city-wide hub for creative and cultural learning.

Over 5000 children and young people in the city are already learning to play an instrument or to sing with BHMA. Instrumental and vocal lessons are available both in and out of school. Instruments are also available for hire. By giving a young person the gift of music you will be enriching them with skills for life and a highly positive and inspiring passion.

BHMA also run week-night and Saturday morning Music Centre offering music groups, bands and orchestras for young musicians of all ages; including the award-winning Brighton Youth Orchestra and our new inclusive ensemble Orchestra 360 for young people and their parents/carers.

For more information and to apply online please go to bhma.org.uk or email [email protected] BHMA events coming up...

Brighton Youth Orchestra Spring Concert

Join the flagship youth orchestra for Brighton & Hove for a diverse programme of orchestral romantic delights, including works by Dvořak, Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky.

Fri 9 Feb, 7.30pm St Paul’s Church, West Street

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Sounds from the City

A two day festival showcasing the talents of over 25 young bands and solo performers.

Wed 21 – Thu 22 Mar, 7.30pm OneChurch, Gloucester Place

Brighton & Hove Youth Big Band & Jazz Band Night

An Evening of Big Band Classics, from swing to funk.

Fri 23 Mar, 7.30pm OneChurch, Gloucester Place

For ticket details and to book visit bhma.org.uk

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YOU ARE VERY IMPORTANT

Become a Member

Membership starts from just £30 a year and your donation will provide vital support to our organisation and our work in the community. There are various levels available, and all come with priority booking, special events, discounts and more.

Join online at brightondome.org/membership, visit our ticket office or call Victoria on 01273 260827 Illustration: You Are Very Important © David Shrigley (Brighton Festival 2018 Guest Director)

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Members’ Multi-buy Discount *

Look out for the next to selected events throughout the brochure to save: 10% on three events 15% on four events 20% on five or more events

* valid on Dome Saver events only, up to 4 tickets per event. Offer not available online or in conjuction with other offers

Join the Patrons Circle

Our patrons are passionate about the arts and in return for their support enjoy a range of exclusive benefits.

Join us from £84 a month

Contact Sarah on 01273 260818 or [email protected]

Sponsor Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival

We work with many different businesses in mutually beneficial partnerships which help meet their community, marketing and PR objectives.

To find out more contact Nicola on 01273 260810 or [email protected] Find out more at brightondome.org/support

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Venue Hire

Imagine your event. We can create it. Be first to hire our new spaces. Booking now for 2019 Hold your conference, exhibition or private dinner in our newly refurbished and unique venues. With a variety of stunning spaces and capacity for up to 1700 people, our versatility, in-house expertise, creative edge and central city location guarantee an unrivalled and vibrant experience.

Contact our Events Team on 01273 261524 or [email protected] Find out more at brightondome.org/hire

Visualisation: Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, re-opening 2019 © Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios

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Our Future

Help us make history, Contribute to Our Future

Visualisation: Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, re-opening 2019 © Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios

Visualisation: Brighton Dome Corn Exchange, re-opening 2019 © Fielden Clegg Bradley Studios

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Work on transforming the Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre and the journey to reuniting the Royal Pavilion Estate is well underway. Long-lost heritage features are being restored as we speak, and when we re-open, visitors will benefit from new, state-of-the-art facilities; children, young people and artists will have new spaces to explore and develop their creativity.

Over its 200-year history, Brighton Dome has seen many unusual guises such as a royal stable for Prince Regent, a hospital for injured soldiers and even a skating rink. Now, as the south coast’s leading venue and arts charity, we have a prestigious 150-year history of providing an exceptional environment for the world’s greatest performers from Harold Pinter to Maya Angelou, Ella Fitzgerald to David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix and more. Our programme of events continues to push boundaries and provide a platform for artists to flourish and delight audiences. Help us welcome the next generations of artists, audiences and communities for many years to come. Name a seat

We will be celebrating our rich heritage by naming seats after a number of well-loved artists who have graced our stages. You can be part of this transformational project by taking your seat alongside the likes of David Bowie, Leonard Cohen, Maya Angelou or Laurence Olivier for as little as £25 a month.

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Share your memories

Can you remember a particular performance at Brighton Dome? Have you graced our stages? Do you have any memorabilia or old photographs? Your memories may be used in some new heritage displays in the new spaces.

brightondome.org/ourfuture

Leadership Support LOTTERY FUNDED ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND Supported using public funding by ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

Brighton & Hove City Council coast to capital local enterprise partnership

heritage lottery fund AMERICAN EXPRESS ®

Backstage Trust FOYLE FOUNDATION

Garfield Weston FOUNDATION

THE PEBBLE TRUST

The Wolfson Foundation

Brighton Dome & Festival Ltd. is a registered charity, number: 249748.

Brighton Festival Thu 15 Feb Full Programme Announced

Fri 16 Feb Members’ Priority Booking

Fri 23 Feb Public Booking 5 – 27 May

DAVID SHRIGLEY Guest Director

brightonfestival.org

Illustration © David Shrigley

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