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SUMMER 2017

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MAKE THIS THE SUMMER

WELCOME TO BRIGHTON OPEN AIR

THEATRE’S 2017 SEASON

2017 will be BOAT’s biggest season yet. With over 100 days and nights of theatre, music, spoken word and lots of comedy.

BOAT is delighted to announce that we have been joined by critically acclaimed comedian and writer Simon Evans as the first ever BOAT Patron. Simon says: “An open air theatre is so utterly Brighton, so entirely something that Brighton should have. I hope I can do the theatre, and Brighton, and Adrian’s hopes for it, proud.”

Simon hosts two Edinburgh Potted Previews as well as Barking! - Brighton’s first dog-friendly stand-up comedy show, featuring Zoe Lyons and Phil Jerrod (and their dogs). The laughs continue with John Hegley’s Wordship Workshop, and The Seaside Honeypot Funnypot Spectacular; Perrier-Nominated comedian Jo Neary brings together Dyball & Kerr, George Egg, Phil Jerrod, and Jim Bob (from Carter USM) to raise funds for the Honeypot Children’s Charity.

Theatre remains the mainstay of BOAT’s programme. We welcome back many companies, schools and community organisations from last year as well as some new faces. Shakespeare is well represented with The Tempest, Twelfth Night, Romeo & Juliet, Othello, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Richard III, Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor and The Comedy of Errors. Classics return in the shape of Don Quixote, Emma, Jane Eyre,

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Blue Remembered Hills, She Stoops to Conquer, Pride and Prejudice and The Importance Of Being Earnest. For visceral thrills don’t miss Animal Farm, Earthquakes In London and The Plain Dealer.

An array of family and children’s shows will grace BOAT’s green stage this summer. Dinosaur fans should check out The Lost World. There’s adventure with Peter Pan, and Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland. Very small children will love The Smartest Giant in Town and The Princess and the Pig. Award-winning inclusive theatre company Brightonshed stage the world première of Wake Up Alice! Finally, The Wind in the Willows promises to be a very special treat.

Whatever your musical taste, BOAT’s sure to have something to satiate the palate. Internationally renowned instrumentalists Richard Durrant and Ismael Ledesma perform in June. As does Lebanese violinist Layale Chaker and Sarafand Ensemble. There’s Jazz in the Park. Opera lovers will welcome Heritage Opera’s Così Fan Tutte. There’s Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Mikado and sea shanties in Songs from the Seas. The Poets take on the MCs in both Once and Future and The Poetry Picnic. There are tributes to Cole Porter and The Alter Eagles. And of course The Brighton Beach Boys are back. Look out for Dearly Departed their celebration of the legends of music who passed away in 2016.

BOAT reached big audiences and critical acclaim in 2016, hitting both The Tatler and The Guardian’s Top 5 list of UK open-air venues. 2017 promises to be even better. So pack your picnic, grab your friends and ‘Make This The Summer’ you experience the wonder of Brighton Open Air Theatre.

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POETS VS MCS ONCE AND FUTURE

JO NEARY AND FRIENDS THE SEASIDE HONEYPOT FUNNYPOT SPECTACULAR

LINGUISTIC CALLIGRAPHY POETRY PICNIC AND SUMMER SLAM

JO NEARY FAMILY WORDSHIP WORKSHOP WITH JOHN HEGLEY

The land is sick.

Our stories will serve us. A round table of poets, rappers, storytellers and musicians invoke the spirit of Arthur.

This event is for lovers of song and spoken word, a place for adventurous minds to explore timeless myths of this land through the voices of its people.

Come and join Linguistic Calligraphy and friends for an afternoon of poetry, picnicking and storytelling.

Bringing together a top line up of UK Poetry and Slam champions; experience the most exciting performers in the UK poetry scene right now.

With two very special invited guest poets and a performance from one of the finest UK Hip Hop acts. Plus the Linguistic Calligraphy Summer Slam; a multi-round, multi-poet quick-fire showdown where you the audience get to decide who carries on their journey to be the Linguistic Calligraphy Slam Champion 2017!

FRIDAY 5TH MAYDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £7 • CONCESSIONS £5 • FAMILY £20Recommended Age 8+ (some strong language)

SUNDAY 21ST, AND 28TH MAYDOORS OPEN 2PM • SHOW STARTS 3PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8Recommended Age 14+

SUNDAY 18TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 2PM • SHOW STARTS 3PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10

BOAT Benefit Gig. Well behaved dogs of any age on leads are welcome at this event. Humans age 14+

FRIDAY 12TH MAYDOORS OPEN 6.30PM • SHOW STARTS 7.30PMTICKETS £7 • CONCESSIONS £5This event is a fundraiser for the Honeypot Children’s Charity.

FRIDAY 12TH MAYDOORS OPEN 4PM • SHOW STARTS 4.30PMTICKETS £8 Recommended for age 7+ (6+ for children who wear glasses as they are more intelligent!) Fundraiser for Honeypot Children’s Charity

SUNDAY 3RD SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 2:30PMSHOW STARTS 3PMTICKETS £5 • CONCESSIONS £3 Recommended 14+ Strong Language and Adult Themes

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Comedy variety night with Jo Neary, Dyball & Kerr, George Egg, Phil Jerrod and more, starring live music from Jim Bob (Carter USM).

Family Wordship Workshop with John Hegley.

We all draw ships and the ship’s people, animals and other stuff seen through the portholes. Drawing and singing… and some poetry.

Barking! The [Comedy] Dog Show

Featuring Zoe Lyons (with Mr Groucho Barx), Phil Jerrod (with Burt Reynolds), and BOAT Patron Simon Evans (with Talisker) in Brighton’s very first DOG FRIENDLY stand up show.

Bring your friends (furry and otherwise) and watch as these 3 intrepid comedians, battle bravely to perform their observations on the life of the dog-owned [sic] while, simultaneously being upstaged and humiliated by theirs.

Non-owners are welcome but HAVE BEEN WARNED.

Potted Preview 1 & 2

Catch two of our comedic hottest talents en route to the Edinburgh Festival, as they each take a deep breath and present the best forty minutes of their hour long shows…

See them first before they face the sceptical Scots!...

Plus the same from your host. BOAT’s Patron and Hove’s very own Simon Evans.

SIMON EVANS


BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS GOLDEN YEARS DAVID BOWIE REMEMBERED

SAMAI PRODUCTIONS LAYALE CHAKER AND SARAFAND ENSEMBLE

FRIDAY 18TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £18Recommended for 16+ Adult Themed Humour

THURSDAY 15TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 6:30PM • SHOW STARTS 7:30PMTICKETS ADVANCE £14, ON THE DOOR £16 CONCESSIONS ADVANCE £12, ON THE DOOR £14FAMILY ADVANCE £35, ON THE DOOR £40

SUNDAY 24TH SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8 • FAMILY £25

SATURDAY 17TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 6:30PM • SHOW STARTS 7:30PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10

SUNDAY 23RD JULYDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £30

BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS CELEBRATE THE LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

BRIGHTON BEACH BOYS DEARLY DEPARTED 2016

GOING SOUTH

RICHARD DURRANT & ISMAEL LEDESMA

FRIDAY 2ND JUNEDOORS OPEN 6:30PM • SHOW STARTS 7:30PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10

Led by Lebanese violinist Layale Chaker, the international Sarafand Ensemble present an outdoor concert of new original compositions; inspired by Western Classical, Contemporary, Jazz and Arabic Maquam, this performance will transcend boundaries and lead us into new found colours and musical landscapes

Richard Durrant is one of the greatest performers of the music of Agustin Barrios in the world and is celebrated in Paraguay for his work. Ismael Ledesma is one of the leading Paraguayan harpists of all time. This South American spectacular is a unique collaboration by two instrumental super-stars.

A special event of musical frivolity, as this fabulous all female trio unleash upon you their zany mix of comedy and stunning harmonies. Opera meets West End and topical and irreverent humour abounds – their incredible vocals and musicianship are guaranteed to leave you wanting more.

Formed to celebrate the life and music of David Bowie, Golden Years sees The Brighton Beach Boys recreate the hits of Bowie. Drawing on material from throughout his illustrious career, this is an evening full of tales, dreams of a rock maestro, and a glorious celebration of this unique talent.

The Brighton Beach Boys premier a new show, designed to commemorate the many well-loved artists who passed away in 2016.

Featuring songs from Leonard Cohen to Leon Russell, George Michael to Prince Rogers Nelson and many more.

This show is a heartfelt musical tribute to their passing.

The Brighton Beach Boys return to BOAT bringing us the sound of California with their annual season topping show of the hits of The Beach Boys. From Surfin’ Safari to God Only Knows, this is a show packed with Good Vibrations.

Come and celebrate the last days of summer with this fantastic family friendly musical party.


BRIGHTONSHED AND THEATRESHED WAKE UP ALICE!

THE LORD CHAMBERLAIN’S MEN COMEDY OF ERRORSAward-winning and inclusive youth theatre company Brightonshed, in collaboration with TheatreShed, bring us their interpretation of Alice in Wonderland.

Expect an interactive leap down the rabbit hole, where we can explore ‘who we are’ and question how we shake off our labels to make our dreams a reality.

You have never met an Alice quite like this one!

SATURDAY 3RD & SUNDAY 4TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 3PM SHOW STARTS 4PM

SUNDAY 4TH JUNE DOORS OPEN 12PM SHOW STARTS 1PM

TICKETS £8 CONCESSIONS £5 FAMILY £22BSL integral to show and touch tour available.

THURSDAY 25TH - SATURDAY 27TH MAYDOORS OPEN 5PM • SHOW STARTS 6PM

FRIDAY & SATURDAY DOORS OPEN 12PM • SHOW STARTS 1PM

TICKETS £17.50 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £50Book directly with www.brightonfestival.org

THE FESTIVAL PLAYERS THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR

The Comedy of Errors is one of Shakespeare’s most riotous and farcical plays, in which merchants, masters, parents, servants and a long-suffering wife find themselves comically entwined over the course of one hectic day.

BOAT is delighted to once again host a Brighton Festival event.

FRIDAY 16TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 6.30PMSHOW STARTS 7.30PMTICKETS £14 • CONCESSIONS £12

The roguish and foolish knight, Falstaff, schemes to woo two married women to get his hands on their husbands’ money, but the wily Wives of Windsor are more than a match for him.

The Festival Players Theatre Company brings you this hilarious and colourful comedy in an all-male, fast-paced, costumed production.

A summer feast of farce.


D.A.F.T THE PLAIN DEALER

WEDNESDAY 7TH - SATURDAY 10TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PM

SATURDAY 10TH AND SUNDAY 11TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PM

TICKETS £14 • CONCESSIONS £10

SATURDAY 24TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £8 • CONCESSIONS £5

D.A.F.T. SHAKESPEARE IN A DAY

William Wycherley’s wicked and dark comedy The Plain Dealer is a forgotten masterpiece. Bawdy, licentious and as pertinent now as when it was written.

Manly has a passion for fair play, and plain-speaking Olivia is his girl, but when she is disloyal and corrupt Manly wants revenge!

From this contrast between truth speakers and feigners a monstrous picture of society grows.

Probably your only chance to see this glorious cavalcade, so don’t miss it!

“The secret of life is honesty and plain dealing. If you can fake that, you’ve got it made.” Groucho Marx.

Following the success of last year’s Cymbeline and Pericles, D.A.F.T return to BOAT to bring another Shakespeare play from the page to stage in one day.

Led by director Nicholas Quirke this script-in-hand performance will be as much of a surprise to the actors as the audience.

Enjoy an exploration of text, character and staging that will yield some fresh, spontaneous and unexpected results.

“Nicholas Quirke did a brilliant job to bring the best out of his actors and to bring the action to life.” The Argus

THURSDAY 17TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £44

FRIDAY 23RD JUNEDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £44

TUESDAY 8TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY:£44

CHAPTERHOUSE PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

CHAPTERHOUSE PETER PAN

Young governess Jane Eyre arrives at the mysterious Thornfield Hall deep in the Yorkshire moors where she meets enigmatic Mr Rochester. So begins this most unforgettable of love stories. When a secret from the past returns to haunt them, can Jane and Rochester’s passion survive the forces that might tear them apart forever?

Adapted from Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel.

Join Wendy, Michael and John on their adventures with Peter, to the magical island of Neverland; encounter enchanting mermaids, magical fairies and the cruellest pirate of them all, Captain Hook. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, in support of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, J.M.Barrie’s classic is brought to life in a new adaptation by award winning writer Laura Turner.

Meet Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Austen’s most loveable heroine. When Elizabeth meets the rude and abrupt Mr Darcy, she loathes him at first sight. But is there more to him than meets the eye? Brought to life by award winning writer Laura Tuner, this brand-new adaptation celebrates the 200th Anniversary of Jane Austen’s death.

CHAPTERHOUSE JANE EYRE


FRIDAY 25TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 10.30AM • SHOW STARTS 11AMDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £8 • FAMILY £35

SUNDAY 20TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 10.30AM, SHOW STARTS 11AMDOORS OPEN 1PM, SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £8 • FAMILY £35

FOLKSY THEATRE THE PRINCESS AND THE PIG

FOLKSY THEATRE THE SMARTEST GIANT IN TOWN

SUNDAY 2ND JULYDOORS 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £8 • CONCESSIONS £5 • FAMILY £22

Rainy Day Bear’s Adventure is about a girl named Milly and the adventures she has with her favourite toy; Rainy Day Bear. They visit the Jelly Bean Jungle, the Sea of the Seven Stripy Saucers and the Curly Coloured Cake Castle!

Fun and interactive with sing-a-long songs.

George was the scruffiest giant in town. He decides to update his image. But then he meets various animals who desperately need his help. George’s kind heart and generosity take him on an adventure where he discovers it’s not how you look that’s important but how you feel.

Folksy Theatre’s musical version of Julia Donaldson’s wonderful book.

Folksy Theatre’s delightful musical adaptation of Jonathan Emmett’s The Princess & The Pig.

There’s been a dreadful mix-up in the royal nursery. Priscilla the princess has switched places with Pigmella, the farmer’s new piglet! The ill-tempered King and Queen squarely blame a bad witch.

JW PRODUCTIONS THE WIND IN THE WILLOWSRAH RAH THEATRE RAINY DAY BEAR

When Mole plucks up the courage to explore the Riverbank with his friend Ratty, nothing can prepare him for the adventure that awaits. Along with Badger and the irrepressible Mr Toad, the famous foursome career from one exploit to the next culminating in a battle to save not only Mr Toads beloved Toad Hall, but their very way of life.

This magical adaptation of The Wind in the Willows captures all the wit and fun of Kenneth Grahame’s novel and promises to bring the delights of this literary classic to the open air.

WEDNESDAY 5TH - SUNDAY 9TH JULY DOORS OPEN • 1PM SHOW STARTS 2PM

WEDNESDAY 5TH - SATURDAY 8TH JULY DOORS OPEN • 6PM SHOW STARTS 7PM

TICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £40

“Everything family theatre should be OUTSTANDING” Fringe Review for Peter Pan


SISATA OTHELLOBOAT LIFEBOAT 2: SING OUT

Adapted and Directed by Charmaine K Parkin. Hove based SISATA present a radical re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Othello in a bold, bright and brilliant explosive feast for all your senses.

Set against a backdrop of 80’s hip-hop culture it draws from the life and work of artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

A fast-paced telling of jealousy, love and ambition, four actors play multiple roles in this masterful debate on the human condition.

Bursting with energy and sincerity, in true SISATA style, expect laughter and song to tie this extraordinary play together.

Presented in partnership with the Lighthouse, Poole.

SUNDAY 16TH JULYDOORS OPEN 1PM SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8In aid of Rise and Speak Out

WEDNESDAY 12TH - SATURDAY 15TH JULYDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PM

THURSDAY 13TH & SATURDAY 15TH JULY DOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PM

TICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8 • FAMILY £30Recommended Age 12+

In 2016 the Lifeboat inaugural event was such an extraordinary success Brighton Open Air Theatre has taken the decision to make it an annual occurrence. LIFEBOAT 2 brings together voices from across our community in Sing Out, which promises to be a foot stomping, spine-tingling afternoon of songful celebration – an uplifting and transformative event full of harmony and community cohesion. 2017 welcomes local and nationally renowned Choral Activist Kirsty Martin to BOAT to lead a massed choral collective made up from members of Hullabaloo Quire, RISE Up Singing, Brighton Tubthumpers, UpRoar People’s Choir, BREMF, Singing for Sanctuary and Raise the Roof (London’s Horniman Museum’s Choir)…. Newmans Voices and Newman’s Chamber Choir will be making their BOAT debut from Cardinal Newman, (our nearest secondary school) invigorating the afternoon with their fresh take on pop and classical songs.

Every penny raised from LIFEBOAT 2 will be supporting two exceptional local charities Rise and Speak Out each of whom gives a voice to vulnerable people. Rise offer sanctuary and support and do vital work running our only local domestic abuse helpline. Money raised will help to provide refuge accommodation for women and families in danger. In addition to this it will fund work in schools, teaching children about healthy relationships.

Brighton and Hove Speak Out support local people with learning disabilities to have a voice. Money raised will go towards funding regular ‘Drop Ins’, where people can get help to solve problems or just meet and make friends.

So clamber aboard the Lifeboat, warm up your cockles and your vocal chords, sing along with our grand finale and help us raise some funds by raising the roof (if only we had one!)

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BRIGHTON LITTLE THEATRE SHE STOOPS TO CONQUERIDENTITY THEATRE COMPANY BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS

Oliver Goldsmith’s uproariously funny play She Stoops to Conquer is a must see!

Well to do countryman, Mr Hardcastle, plans to marry his lovely daughter, Kate to Marlow, the son of a wealthy Londoner. Marlow, along with his sidekick, Hastings, duly makes a visit to view his future bride. On their way, they encounter Hardcastle’s ne’er-do-well stepson; Tony Lumpkin – and this is where the fun begins.

Confusion reigns supreme!

Come and join us and enjoy lots of laughs in this 18th century comedy of errors. Great fun for all the family.

Mike Bartlett’s Earthquakes in London includes burlesque strip shows, bad dreams, social breakdown, population explosion, worldwide paranoia.

It is a fast and furious crash of people, scenes and decades, as three sisters attempt to navigate their dislocated lives and loves, while their dysfunctional father, a brilliant scientist, predicts global catastrophe.

WEDNESDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 22ND JULYDOORS OPEN 6.30PM SHOW STARTS 7.30PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8 Recommended for 12+ Adult Themes

WEDNESDAY 30TH AUGUST - SATURDAY 2ND SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8Recommended 16+ Strong Adult Themes

THURSDAY 27TH - SATURDAY 29TH JULYDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PM

SATURDAY 29TH - SUNDAY 30TH JULY DOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PM


BRIGHTON LITTLE THEATRE EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON

Part hilarious part chilling; Dennis Potter’s modern classic Blue Remembered Hills is set during a seemingly endless summer afternoon in impoverished WW2 Forest of Dean.

The Children (all played by adults) expose harsh themes through their free-fall, wild and unrestrained play. Relationships mimicking the adult world highlight the casual cruelty of children and how thoughtless actions can result in tragedy.

“Shines out like a dangerous magnesium flame viewed close-up, without safety glasses” Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian


ILLYRIA THE MIKADOBRIGHTON SHAKESPEARE COMPANY A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

WEDNESDAY 2ND-SATURDAY 5TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PM SHOW STARTS PM

SATURDAY 5TH - SUNDAY 6TH AUGUST DOORS OPEN 1PM SHOW STARTS 2PM


This magical and imaginative production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream features swing-dancing fairies, hapless lovers and Albion supporting mechanicals;

“Lord what fools these mortals be!”

This much-loved local company promises a unique and eccentric take on this Shakespearian summer classic! Building on last years hit Much Ado About Nothing at BOAT, and their tour of 11th century churches with Macbeth Brighton’s very own Brighton Shakespeare Company are set to be big news in 2017.

THURSDAY 10TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PM SHOW STARTS 7PM

FRIDAY 11TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 1PM SHOW STARTS 2PMDOORS OPEN 6PM SHOW STARTS 7PM

SATURDAY 12TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 1PM SHOW STARTS 2PMDOORS OPEN 6PM SHOW STARTS 7PM

TICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £40Recommended for 5+ Mild Peril

WEDNESDAY 9TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £13 • FAMILY £40

ILLYRIA THE LOST WORLD

What would happen if anyone should dare to tell the Mikado that an execution had taken place when in fact it hadn’t?

Gilbert & Sullivan’s wry satire of lies twisted into truths has never been more blisteringly relevant!

It gets the complete Illyria treatment: not a word from the libretto is cut nor a note unsung.

Four intrepid explorers travel to an uncharted plateau in South America, and encounter terrifying dinosaurs previously believed to be extinct. But what evidence can they produce to prove that these creatures actually exist? Unless, of course, they bring live specimens back to London.

What could possibly go wrong?


FOLKSY THEATRE TWELFTH NIGHTIAN KENNEDY PRODUCTIONS THREE MEN IN A BOAT

Two twin siblings, Viola and Sebastian, are separated in a shipwreck and Viola takes on the appearance of a man to be accepted to work in Duke Orsino’s household.

It is here that the fun begins.

This is a play about mistaken identities, about love and the madness it can drive us to.

Building on the success of As You Like It this production will be filled with Folksy’s delightful signatures of live music, bold characters and audience interaction.

SATURDAY 19TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £13.50 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £38

THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10

WEDNESDAY 16TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10

DOT PRODUCTIONS EMMA

Come on the adventure of a lifetime – and sail on down the River Thames with three men in a boat (not to mention the dog!)

Join Jerome, Harris, George and Montmorency from Kingston-upon-Thames to Oxford as they encounter a variety of people, places and peculiar maladies and discuss such important topics as ‘why very few people suffer from sea-sickness on land’ and ‘the advantages of cheese as a travelling companion’.

IKP bring us their unique brand of fast-paced, quick-witted adaptations of classic British novels with this new adaptation of Jerome K. Jerome’s iconic story.

Emma Woodhouse has the world at her fingertips. Life is pretty good – if a bit boring so to spice things up Emma takes on a protégé, Harriet Smith.

Although determined never to marry herself, Emma decides to find Harriet a husband and sets about playing Cupid with the village men.

When her carefully laid plans unravel they lead to consequences she never expected. With its imperfect yet charming heroine and unique view of relationships Emma is often regarded as Jane Austen’s most celebrated work.

In this bicentennial year of Austen’s death, DOT Productions brings its renowned style to this comedy of manners, bound to delight.


NOTED FOR MUSIC YOU’RE THE TOP A TRIBUTE TO COLE PORTERODDSOCKS ROMEO AND JULIET

Enjoy an evening of wit, sophistication and talent, hosted by pianist and singer Andrew D Brewis, Andrew has performed the work of Cole Porter, the master songwriter around the world; London USA and Cape Town.

“Brewis’ piano skills are first rate” The Scotsman.

“Great Stuff” - Len Goodman.

“You’re brilliant” - Sir Bruce Forsyth

My Dog’s Got No Nose takes us on a journey through the events surrounding a stand-up comedian’s first ever performance.

Before picking up his microphone and venturing into the limelight, he regales us with stories, tales about his life and experience; funny, sad, poignant and often laugh-out-loud hilarious.

He bares us his soul, unrequited love, animal lovers, facts of life, sibling rivalries and mercy killing are just some of the elements covered in this very funny and bittersweet story, as we discover that both the man and the performance are not quite what they seem.

SATURDAY 26TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £13

WEDNESDAY 23RD AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6.30PMSHOW STARTS 7.30PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £13 • FAMILY £48Recommended for 7+

THURSDAY 24 AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 6.30PM • SHOW STARTS 7.30PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £13 • FAMILY £48Recommended for 7+

SATURDAY 23RD SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £15 • CONCESSIONS £13 Recommended 16+ Strong Adult Themes

NOTED FOR MUSIC MY DOG’S GOT NO NOSEODDSOCKS MACBETH

Oddsocks breathe new life into Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet by giving it a musical Mods & Rockers twist! There’s Nowhere to Run To for the Capulets and Montagues as violent confrontation stalks every meeting, even Down in the Tube Station at Midnight.

Meanwhile Juliet’s Nurse is looking forward to a good old Twist and Shout at the Capulet party, which Romeo’s mates are planning to gate-crash. Romeo has his doubts about going to a Capulet Nite Klub but that is where he meets his Juliet, and so It Must Be Love. Maybe, just maybe, The Power of Love will end the families’ violent feud.

Best come and see for yourself!

Shakespeare’s story of ambition turned bad is brought to life in Oddsocks’ hilarious musical adaptation.

Set in a steampunk world; Macbeth and Banquo return triumphantly from the battlefield. They discover 3 weird sisters who predict their promotions. Macbeth’s ambitious Killer Queen wife releases the Devil Within him and soon there’s blood on his hands. Macbeth’s on a killing spree; Don’t Stop Me Now, But You Ain’t Seen Nothin’ Yet revenge is on it’s way. Macbeth fears a Ghost in my House and Lady Macbeth is slipping into a Mad World.

With the audience’s help, Macduff takes on Macbeth and in an explosive battle ensures that Scotland is All Right Now!

“A musical brew of laughter and witchcraft!”


THIS IS MY THEATRE THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

Ernest is Jack. Ernest loves Gwendolen but she doesn’t know he’s Jack. Algernon is also Ernest but he loves Cecily. Both Cecily and Gwendolen are particularly fond of the name Ernest, which is good for Ernest but is a problem for both Jack and Algernon. Then there’s Gwendolen’s mother, Algernon’s aunt, Lady Bracknell. She disapproves. Of everything mostly…except cucumber sandwiches…

Oscar Wilde’s classic, performed by just 3 actors, this “Trivial Comedy for Serious People” will be a fast-paced, one-act adaptation that will truly demonstrate, as Algernon/Ernest observes “the truth is rarely pure and never simple.”

To see a rabbit is nothing remarkable… To hear it comment upon the time is!… To follow it down a rabbit-hole into a strange new world not knowing how you’ll get out again is something extraordinarily remarkable indeed!

This is my Theatre invite you to join them for a trip into this well-loved tale, based upon the original novel written by Lewis Carroll and specially adapted for the stage.

With live music and unforgettable characters, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland will engage and delight audiences of all ages.

FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 6PMSHOW STARTS 7PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8

SUNDAY 27TH AUGUSTDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMTICKETS £22 • CONCESSIONS £20 • FAMILY £60

SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 1PM & 6PM SHOW STARTS 2PM & 7PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8 • FAMILY £30

THIS IS MY THEATRE ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND

How far would you go to win a bet?

Two men make a foolish wager on whose girlfriend will be the more faithful.

What starts as a silly game quickly escalates into something more troubling, as all four lovers begin to question just how serious their relationships are? Things really heat up when a double wedding is announced, but who will be marrying whom?

Heritage Opera return to BOAT with Mozart’s pithy morality tale, full of beautiful music and unforeseen moral dilemmas.

Sung in English by a cast of 6 professional singers, accompanied by piano.

Featuring Nicholas Sales, Victor Sgarbi, Serenna Wagner, Sarah Helsby Hughes and Heather Heighway.

HERITAGE OPERA COSI FAN TUTTE


CHARLOTTE GLASSON SUNDAY IN THE PARK WITH JAZZBRIEF HIATUS ANIMAL FARM

WEDNESDAY 13TH - SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 6PM • SHOW STARTS 7PM

SATURDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER DOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PM

TICKETS £12 • CONCESSIONS £10 • FAMILY £35Recommended 8+

Brief Hiatus return to BOAT with a new adaptation of Orwell’s classic parable of a barnyard uprising undone by greed and power.

Facing a life of thankless servitude, the animals of Manor Farm lead a rebellion against the humans that enslave them. But camaraderie and progress soon give way to oppression in the tyrannical trotters of Head Pig in Charge, Napoleon. Good pigs don’t go into government.


SUNDAY 25TH JUNEDOORS OPEN 1PM • SHOW STARTS 2PMENTRANCE BY DONATION AT THE GATE


GRAHAM STEEL MUSIC CO SONGS FROM THE SEA

THE ALTER EAGLES

For the third year running, Charlotte Glasson curates BOAT’s Sunday afternoon Jazz event.

This year Terry Pack’s Trees perform an eclectic mix of contemporary and groove-based compositions, followed by One World Orchestra, performing compositions by Paul Busby’s Brighton Suite.

Featuring the cream of local and international jazz players.

The Alter Eagles are delighted to bring the UK’s most faithful tribute to the Classic Californian country rockers to BOAT. Enjoy classic hits like Hotel California, Take it Easy, Desperado, New Kid in Town, One of these Nights and Take it to the Limit, with soaring harmonies, and duelling lead guitars.

A great afternoon’s music for the whole family.

Featuring rocking five-piece sea shanty band The Salts with Chris Ricketts, one of the foremost singers in his field.

Enjoy a brimming bucket of classic, well loved songs like Bound for South Australia, Blow the Man Down, and Drunken Sailor, along with more beautifully crafted original tunes.“All animals are equal,

but some animals are more equal than others.”

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In April 2013 Brighton playwright, showman and construction manager, Adrian Bunting, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He died in May 2013, aged 47. In his final days Adrian threw his efforts into realising a long held ambition; the creation of a permanent open-air theatre for the city he loved. Adrian identified the perfect site, a redundant bowling green in Dyke Road Park, drew up designs and left his life savings of £18,000 to kick-start the project. Shortly before he passed away he asked four friends – Steve Turner, Claire Raftery, James Payne and Donna Close – if they would see his dream through.

BOAT was launched by Adrian’s Mother Isobelle Bunting on the 9th May 2015, almost two years to the day after Adrian passed away.

Since it’s opening in 2015 BOAT has gone from strength to strength and is now well established as part of Brighton and Hove’s cultural landscape. In it’s third year BOAT welcomes 40

different local national and international companies with over 100 performances in the 2017 Season

The BOAT Team has also grown this year with the addition of Lisa Wolfe as a new trustee and Simon Evans as the BOAT Patron.

BOAT’s story touches the hearts of all those who hear it. It is testimony to the power of friendship and collective goodwill. That ‘BOAT spirit’ is perfectly crystallised in the amazing work of its volunteers. Both front of house and backstage they work tirelessly to ensure BOAT remains a magical place to be.

As BOAT’s voyage continues it’s vital that people are encouraged to share in the journey. If you’re interested in being a part of the crew, in any shape or form, please get in touch via [email protected]

If you would like to make a donation that would also be gratefully received.

BOAT WOULD LIKE TO THANKAdrian’s Family, Miller Bourne Architects, BHCC and the Parks Team especially

Steve and Jo the Dyke Road Park gardeners. Friends of Dyke Road Park, Beverley Grover, Ralph Izzard, Vahid at The Dyke Road Café, James Weisz,

Peter Stapley The Crescent Pub Quizzers, Sophie of Hartley’s Wine…

Our amazing team of volunteers and of course our performers and audiences who have brought our theatre to life.

THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBERDOORS OPEN 1PM & 6PMSHOW STARTS 2PM & 7PMTICKETS £10 • CONCESSIONS £8 Recommended Age 12+

BrightonOpenAirTheatre @BOATheatreFor Bookings and Information: brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

ABOUT BRIGHTON OPEN AIR THEATRE

BUBBLEGUM PARFUM DESERT MY FLOORBOARDS

My Floorboards is a musical performance for an actor and a modular synthesizer, it’s based on the renowned piece of French outside art Le Plancher de Jeannot. This play is not a dramatization of Jeannot’s text, but an attempt to replicate his deliriums and peculiar dynamics by creating an original theatrical experience.

He can be seen as a madman or disillusioned comedian. He’s talking to us and giving us a glimpse of his world, he’s trying to recollect and reconnect the missing pieces of his broken mind, but the lines are blurred and reality is flickering.

BOAT is a registered charity in England and Wales (no. 1156051)

“Life is all about having dreams and following them” Adrian Bunting, 1966-2013

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