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| | | 1 | 2 7:00 pm-10:00 pm 02/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/fringe-preview-night/2024-05-02/ Fringe Preview NightJoin us at The Lantern Theatre for our Brighton Fringe Preview Night and Launch Party! Enjoy live and digital previews of 15 of the shows that will be performing at the Lantern this Fringe, and then join us for a complimentary drink in the bar to celebrate the beginning of Fringe season! Artists will also be available afterwards for interviews and our team will be able to answer any questions you have about our programme as well as arrange press comps for the shows. This Fringe we have curated the best of local, national, and international fringe theatre. With 28 shows, we are one of the largest fringe venues specialising in theatre this year, and we can’t wait to share our programme with you. It’s bold, fresh, and thought-provoking. Previews include: Chopped Liver & Unions (Blue Fire Theatre Co.), Magpie (Pigs Back Productions), Six Characters in Search of Pirandello (Timothy Coakley), RANK. (GOLDSTONE), The Waiting Room (Moon Kim Theatre Company), Dinner! Darlings! Dinner! (Josephine Pembroke Productions), That Witch Helen (Sibyl Theatre), Karaoke at the S.U (Cubicle Theatre), Geneva Convention (Blank Productions), 1,2,3 Sh*t. That’s My OCD (AM•UAЯT), The Strange Case of Dr Dillon (Bramble Theatre Art), and Chuck ‘n’ Jeck
| 3 7:00 pm-8:10 pm 03/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/chopped-liver-unions/2024-05-03/ Chopped Liver & UnionsIn the East End of London the fires of rebellion and change have burned for centuries. In 1888 the Matchgirls strike leads the way in industrial action and the formation of the Trades Union movement, then in 1968 the women of Fords in Dagenham strike, leading to the introduction of equal pay legislation. Between all of this, in 1928 Sara Wesker forms the United Clothing Workers Union, is elected to the Communist Party of Great Britain’s Central Committee and fights at the Battle of Cable Street. She also just happens to have a nephew who is a famous playwright. This is her story. Chopped Liver & Unions is a story from a century ago but is very much a play for today. Last year’s debut at the Brighton Fringe was “highly recommended” by Fringe Review and it went on to win excellent reviews and audience feedback and an OffFest nomination, as well as being a “Pick of the Fringe” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 03/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/magpie/2024-05-03/ Ireland, 1923.
Civil war has split country, friend and family. The story of “Magpie” follows two brothers, Michael and Patrick Murphy, within the confines of Kilmainham Gaol. One an IRA gunman fresh from the trenches of WWI, the other a Freestate prison guard. Both haunted by the past. “Magpie” probes the complexity of loyalty between family and national allegiance, ideology, and experience. It resonates powerfully in today’s volatile times of war and conflict; enduring themes, as relevant today as they were a century ago.
| 4 7:00 pm-8:10 pm 04/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/chopped-liver-unions/2024-05-03/ Chopped Liver & UnionsIn the East End of London the fires of rebellion and change have burned for centuries. In 1888 the Matchgirls strike leads the way in industrial action and the formation of the Trades Union movement, then in 1968 the women of Fords in Dagenham strike, leading to the introduction of equal pay legislation. Between all of this, in 1928 Sara Wesker forms the United Clothing Workers Union, is elected to the Communist Party of Great Britain’s Central Committee and fights at the Battle of Cable Street. She also just happens to have a nephew who is a famous playwright. This is her story. Chopped Liver & Unions is a story from a century ago but is very much a play for today. Last year’s debut at the Brighton Fringe was “highly recommended” by Fringe Review and it went on to win excellent reviews and audience feedback and an OffFest nomination, as well as being a “Pick of the Fringe” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 04/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/magpie/2024-05-03/ Ireland, 1923.
Civil war has split country, friend and family. The story of “Magpie” follows two brothers, Michael and Patrick Murphy, within the confines of Kilmainham Gaol. One an IRA gunman fresh from the trenches of WWI, the other a Freestate prison guard. Both haunted by the past. “Magpie” probes the complexity of loyalty between family and national allegiance, ideology, and experience. It resonates powerfully in today’s volatile times of war and conflict; enduring themes, as relevant today as they were a century ago.
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5 7:00 pm-8:10 pm 05/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/chopped-liver-unions/2024-05-03/ Chopped Liver & UnionsIn the East End of London the fires of rebellion and change have burned for centuries. In 1888 the Matchgirls strike leads the way in industrial action and the formation of the Trades Union movement, then in 1968 the women of Fords in Dagenham strike, leading to the introduction of equal pay legislation. Between all of this, in 1928 Sara Wesker forms the United Clothing Workers Union, is elected to the Communist Party of Great Britain’s Central Committee and fights at the Battle of Cable Street. She also just happens to have a nephew who is a famous playwright. This is her story. Chopped Liver & Unions is a story from a century ago but is very much a play for today. Last year’s debut at the Brighton Fringe was “highly recommended” by Fringe Review and it went on to win excellent reviews and audience feedback and an OffFest nomination, as well as being a “Pick of the Fringe” at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 05/05/2024-05/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/magpie/2024-05-03/ Ireland, 1923.
Civil war has split country, friend and family. The story of “Magpie” follows two brothers, Michael and Patrick Murphy, within the confines of Kilmainham Gaol. One an IRA gunman fresh from the trenches of WWI, the other a Freestate prison guard. Both haunted by the past. “Magpie” probes the complexity of loyalty between family and national allegiance, ideology, and experience. It resonates powerfully in today’s volatile times of war and conflict; enduring themes, as relevant today as they were a century ago.
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 09/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/plastic-chicken-bones/2024-05-09/ Plastic & Chicken BonesA tiny margin of error causes a future time traveller to end up in the present day and, as they await recovery, we learn about what brought them here – as well as the events that led our species to a future without war, death, suffering or free will.
Set against the backdrop of escalating nuclear war, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, global warming, and the next phase of the human race, this gripping and thought-provoking solo piece is Brave New World meets Black Mirror and sparks a conversation that needs to be had. Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD – Brighton Fringe 2022 ”an incredible one-man show with heart, intelligence and vitality” ★★★★★ (The Reviews Hub) “a thoroughly thrilling dystopian sci-fi social commentary” ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine) “a very clever concept which is brilliantly revealed to the audience one bit at a time” (Chris Neville-Smith’s blog on theatre) 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 09/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/six-characters-in-search-of-pirandello/2024-05-09/ Six Characters in search of PirandelloWe present the world premiere of an important new play exploring the extraordinary ideas of Luigi Pirandello. Unlike anything you have seen before, alive with unusual stories, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this very original play will give you a lot to talk about. Luigi Pirandello (1867 – 1936) was an Italian writer who won the Nobel prize in 1934. His most famous play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” is still performed today. This passionate and enigmatic man spent much of his life looking for answers to the puzzling contradictions of existence. He saw human beings as lost in a maze and social life as a drama in which we all hide behind masks. One of the great thinkers of the twentieth century, his ideas had a wide impact and inspired Beckett, Pinter and Sartre. At times at times a hilarious satire on social customs, at times a poignant exploration of the human condition, this is a play not to be missed.
| 10 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 10/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/six-characters-in-search-of-pirandello/2024-05-09/ Six Characters in search of PirandelloWe present the world premiere of an important new play exploring the extraordinary ideas of Luigi Pirandello. Unlike anything you have seen before, alive with unusual stories, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this very original play will give you a lot to talk about. Luigi Pirandello (1867 – 1936) was an Italian writer who won the Nobel prize in 1934. His most famous play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” is still performed today. This passionate and enigmatic man spent much of his life looking for answers to the puzzling contradictions of existence. He saw human beings as lost in a maze and social life as a drama in which we all hide behind masks. One of the great thinkers of the twentieth century, his ideas had a wide impact and inspired Beckett, Pinter and Sartre. At times at times a hilarious satire on social customs, at times a poignant exploration of the human condition, this is a play not to be missed. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 10/05/2024-11/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank/2024-05-10/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 10/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/plastic-chicken-bones-2/2024-05-10/ Plastic & Chicken BonesA tiny margin of error causes a future time traveller to end up in the present day and, as they await recovery, we learn about what brought them here – as well as the events that led our species to a future without war, death, suffering or free will. Set against the backdrop of escalating nuclear war, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, global warming, and the next phase of the human race, this gripping and thought-provoking solo piece is Brave New World meets Black Mirror and sparks a conversation that needs to be had. Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD – Brighton Fringe 2022 ”an incredible one-man show with heart, intelligence and vitality” ★★★★★ (The Reviews Hub) “a thoroughly thrilling dystopian sci-fi social commentary” ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine) “a very clever concept which is brilliantly revealed to the audience one bit at a time” (Chris Neville-Smith’s blog on theatre)
| 11 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 11/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/in-an-alternate-universe-i-dont-want-to-live-in-the-uk/2024-05-11/ In an alternate universe, I don’t want to live in the UKCatherine, who is from Hong Kong originally and now residing in the UK, is currently suffering from homesickness. Looking back in time, she wonders if she has made all the right choices in the pursuit of human rights and freedom. She invites the audience to revisit the choices and take a glimpse at her alternate universes together. She believes if she learns about them, she could stop regretting and stop being miserable about settling in the UK. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 11/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/six-characters-in-search-of-pirandello/2024-05-09/ Six Characters in search of PirandelloWe present the world premiere of an important new play exploring the extraordinary ideas of Luigi Pirandello. Unlike anything you have seen before, alive with unusual stories, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this very original play will give you a lot to talk about. Luigi Pirandello (1867 – 1936) was an Italian writer who won the Nobel prize in 1934. His most famous play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” is still performed today. This passionate and enigmatic man spent much of his life looking for answers to the puzzling contradictions of existence. He saw human beings as lost in a maze and social life as a drama in which we all hide behind masks. One of the great thinkers of the twentieth century, his ideas had a wide impact and inspired Beckett, Pinter and Sartre. At times at times a hilarious satire on social customs, at times a poignant exploration of the human condition, this is a play not to be missed. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 11/05/2024-11/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank/2024-05-10/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 11/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/plastic-chicken-bones-2/2024-05-10/ Plastic & Chicken BonesA tiny margin of error causes a future time traveller to end up in the present day and, as they await recovery, we learn about what brought them here – as well as the events that led our species to a future without war, death, suffering or free will. Set against the backdrop of escalating nuclear war, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, global warming, and the next phase of the human race, this gripping and thought-provoking solo piece is Brave New World meets Black Mirror and sparks a conversation that needs to be had. Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD – Brighton Fringe 2022 ”an incredible one-man show with heart, intelligence and vitality” ★★★★★ (The Reviews Hub) “a thoroughly thrilling dystopian sci-fi social commentary” ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine) “a very clever concept which is brilliantly revealed to the audience one bit at a time” (Chris Neville-Smith’s blog on theatre)
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12 5:00 pm-5:45 pm 12/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/in-an-alternate-universe-i-dont-want-to-live-in-the-uk/2024-05-11/ In an alternate universe, I don’t want to live in the UKCatherine, who is from Hong Kong originally and now residing in the UK, is currently suffering from homesickness. Looking back in time, she wonders if she has made all the right choices in the pursuit of human rights and freedom. She invites the audience to revisit the choices and take a glimpse at her alternate universes together. She believes if she learns about them, she could stop regretting and stop being miserable about settling in the UK. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 12/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/six-characters-in-search-of-pirandello/2024-05-09/ Six Characters in search of PirandelloWe present the world premiere of an important new play exploring the extraordinary ideas of Luigi Pirandello. Unlike anything you have seen before, alive with unusual stories, fascinating characters, and unexpected twists and turns, this very original play will give you a lot to talk about. Luigi Pirandello (1867 – 1936) was an Italian writer who won the Nobel prize in 1934. His most famous play “Six Characters in Search of an Author” is still performed today. This passionate and enigmatic man spent much of his life looking for answers to the puzzling contradictions of existence. He saw human beings as lost in a maze and social life as a drama in which we all hide behind masks. One of the great thinkers of the twentieth century, his ideas had a wide impact and inspired Beckett, Pinter and Sartre. At times at times a hilarious satire on social customs, at times a poignant exploration of the human condition, this is a play not to be missed. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 12/05/2024-12/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/plastic-chicken-bones-2/2024-05-10/ Plastic & Chicken BonesA tiny margin of error causes a future time traveller to end up in the present day and, as they await recovery, we learn about what brought them here – as well as the events that led our species to a future without war, death, suffering or free will. Set against the backdrop of escalating nuclear war, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, global warming, and the next phase of the human race, this gripping and thought-provoking solo piece is Brave New World meets Black Mirror and sparks a conversation that needs to be had. Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD – Brighton Fringe 2022 ”an incredible one-man show with heart, intelligence and vitality” ★★★★★ (The Reviews Hub) “a thoroughly thrilling dystopian sci-fi social commentary” ★★★★★ (Voice Magazine) “a very clever concept which is brilliantly revealed to the audience one bit at a time” (Chris Neville-Smith’s blog on theatre)
| 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 16/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/2-queers-in-tears/2024-05-16/ 2 Queers in Tears?This is not your regular love story. Billy: “We should write a play about this” Elliot: “God no babe, this is not for public viewing… ” Join Billy & Elliot, two queer, emotionally constipated 30-somethings on their journey to becoming their authentic selves. Expect singing, dancing, therapy, 5-am bed talks and a whole lot of mooo-ing. Laugh and “cry” with them as they discover that platonic love conquers all. 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 16/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-trials-of-magnus-coffinkey/2024-05-16/ The Trials of Magnus CoffinkeyFor what can you say to someone when their heart’s been cleft in two? Nothing… Nothing… Nothing… No words will ever do. From the writer and production team behind the 2022 Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD at Brighton Fringe comes a haunting UK PREMIERE – a broken fairy tale for broken people. In a whimsical land of dark fantasy, Magnus Coffinkey must repair a broken bell atop an impossibly high tower. Success will make his deepest desire come true – whereas the price of failure is a permanently broken heart and a lifetime of guilt, pain and sorrow. Using fairy tale as a gentle tool for processing and trying to make sense out of personal trauma and grief, The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey is charming, honest and devastating.
| 17 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 17/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-waiting-room/2024-05-17/ The Waiting RoomA girl called Lemon is looking for her lover, Cactus. She realises Cactus left her, and is on the other side of the door. Lemon tries to talk to Cactus, she desperately wants Cactus back. But she doesn’t hear anything from him. All the people she loved disappeared through that door but she couldn’t open it. Why did they leave her alone in the waiting room? Why can’t she open the door? Whose door is it if you can’t open the door? What’s there behind the door? This play explores the attachment-type theory, especially the anxious attachment type. How was your first relationship? Was it a massive fail? Or quite successful? What’s the reason we’re not good at it? Where’s it come from? This is an eccentric surreal play, but very funny, touching and easily understandable. It contains beautiful physical movement, dream-like words and a weird song about watermelon. Please join her journey for escaping the waiting room. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 17/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/dinner-darlings-dinner/2024-05-17/ Dinner! Darlings! Dinner!Welcome to the wonderful world of glamorous dining with ex Showgirl Sindy. A sparkling guest list, cocktails, canapés, and music (show tunes and pop), sprinkled with showbiz gossip. Time to don your Kaftan and delve in the 1970s when being a hostess really did mean the mostest. Will this dinner party be a dream come true for aspirational Sindy? Or will it turn into chaos? Performed and written by 80s wild child, Josephine Pembroke who lived in Soho in the 80s and was expelled from Drama Studio. Josephine learnt her stage craft by becoming a jazz singer and pop star. Recently Josephine wrote and performed, The Working Girls of Soho – Saucy Tales of Notorious Women (Edinburgh Fringe 2022). Josephine is infamous for her 90s club act Pussies Galore (Bond Girls with Pussy Power). They attracted a large LBGTQ following, performing at Heaven, Café de Paris, Wembley Arena and Flesh at The Hacienda. Directed by Linda Marlowe, actor and director, who worked extensively in physical theatre with Steven Berkoff. In the 80s, Steven wrote Decadence for them both. More recently Linda has created her own solo shows; Berkoff’s Women and No Fear! Which toured the globe. Linda was Sylvie Carter in Eastenders. Accompanied by George Webster, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. George recently performed at the London Jazz Festival and his music was performed at Manhattan movement and Arts Center, New York. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 17/05/2024-18/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-rain/2024-05-17/ It’s been raining for days. Once again the world has flooded but this time there is no Noah’s Arch. Nathan and his neighbour’s cat Clarice, who Nathan hates with passion, are seeking shelter in an abandoned barn. And then Anna arrives. They have never met before, or at least that is what they think at first. But they have met before. Anna is his classmate’s big sister who he hasn’t seen since he was eight. As the night unfolds they share stories, talk about their dreams and fears, their past and their uncertain future… And then there is Clarice. This is a bittersweet and slightly comical story about the end of the world, belonging, and a cat. It is about the stories we tell about ourselves, the stories we need to share with others, and the stories that shape us. After all a story is all that is left of us once we are gone. Unless, of course, we are the last humans on earth. Perfromed in the Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 17/05/2024-18/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank-2/2024-05-17/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 17/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-trials-of-magnus-coffinkey/2024-05-16/ The Trials of Magnus CoffinkeyFor what can you say to someone when their heart’s been cleft in two? Nothing… Nothing… Nothing… No words will ever do. From the writer and production team behind the 2022 Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD at Brighton Fringe comes a haunting UK PREMIERE – a broken fairy tale for broken people. In a whimsical land of dark fantasy, Magnus Coffinkey must repair a broken bell atop an impossibly high tower. Success will make his deepest desire come true – whereas the price of failure is a permanently broken heart and a lifetime of guilt, pain and sorrow. Using fairy tale as a gentle tool for processing and trying to make sense out of personal trauma and grief, The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey is charming, honest and devastating.
| 18 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 18/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-workplace/2024-05-18/ The WorkplaceDelve into the dysfunctional lives of the employees of… We’ve not got that far yet! Join us for your new favourite workplace sitcom. Based on suggestions from the audience, a new cast of eclectic characters live out the every day of working the 9 to 5, with ego clashes, office politics and all sorts of absurd workplace situations.If you’re a fan of The Office, Parks and Recreation, or comedy in general, this is a show you don’t want to miss. The cast of The Workplace have performed with Cambridge Improv Factory, The Comediasians, The Shambles, The Cambridge Impronauts, The Southend 48 Hour Improvathon and are excited to bring their new show to life at the Brighton Fringe! 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 18/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-waiting-room/2024-05-17/ The Waiting RoomA girl called Lemon is looking for her lover, Cactus. She realises Cactus left her, and is on the other side of the door. Lemon tries to talk to Cactus, she desperately wants Cactus back. But she doesn’t hear anything from him. All the people she loved disappeared through that door but she couldn’t open it. Why did they leave her alone in the waiting room? Why can’t she open the door? Whose door is it if you can’t open the door? What’s there behind the door? This play explores the attachment-type theory, especially the anxious attachment type. How was your first relationship? Was it a massive fail? Or quite successful? What’s the reason we’re not good at it? Where’s it come from? This is an eccentric surreal play, but very funny, touching and easily understandable. It contains beautiful physical movement, dream-like words and a weird song about watermelon. Please join her journey for escaping the waiting room. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 18/05/2024-18/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-rain/2024-05-17/ It’s been raining for days. Once again the world has flooded but this time there is no Noah’s Arch. Nathan and his neighbour’s cat Clarice, who Nathan hates with passion, are seeking shelter in an abandoned barn. And then Anna arrives. They have never met before, or at least that is what they think at first. But they have met before. Anna is his classmate’s big sister who he hasn’t seen since he was eight. As the night unfolds they share stories, talk about their dreams and fears, their past and their uncertain future… And then there is Clarice. This is a bittersweet and slightly comical story about the end of the world, belonging, and a cat. It is about the stories we tell about ourselves, the stories we need to share with others, and the stories that shape us. After all a story is all that is left of us once we are gone. Unless, of course, we are the last humans on earth. Perfromed in the Grania Dean Studio 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 18/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/dinner-darlings-dinner/2024-05-17/ Dinner! Darlings! Dinner!Welcome to the wonderful world of glamorous dining with ex Showgirl Sindy. A sparkling guest list, cocktails, canapés, and music (show tunes and pop), sprinkled with showbiz gossip. Time to don your Kaftan and delve in the 1970s when being a hostess really did mean the mostest. Will this dinner party be a dream come true for aspirational Sindy? Or will it turn into chaos? Performed and written by 80s wild child, Josephine Pembroke who lived in Soho in the 80s and was expelled from Drama Studio. Josephine learnt her stage craft by becoming a jazz singer and pop star. Recently Josephine wrote and performed, The Working Girls of Soho – Saucy Tales of Notorious Women (Edinburgh Fringe 2022). Josephine is infamous for her 90s club act Pussies Galore (Bond Girls with Pussy Power). They attracted a large LBGTQ following, performing at Heaven, Café de Paris, Wembley Arena and Flesh at The Hacienda. Directed by Linda Marlowe, actor and director, who worked extensively in physical theatre with Steven Berkoff. In the 80s, Steven wrote Decadence for them both. More recently Linda has created her own solo shows; Berkoff’s Women and No Fear! Which toured the globe. Linda was Sylvie Carter in Eastenders. Accompanied by George Webster, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. George recently performed at the London Jazz Festival and his music was performed at Manhattan movement and Arts Center, New York. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 18/05/2024-18/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank-2/2024-05-17/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 18/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-trials-of-magnus-coffinkey/2024-05-16/ The Trials of Magnus CoffinkeyFor what can you say to someone when their heart’s been cleft in two? Nothing… Nothing… Nothing… No words will ever do. From the writer and production team behind the 2022 Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD at Brighton Fringe comes a haunting UK PREMIERE – a broken fairy tale for broken people. In a whimsical land of dark fantasy, Magnus Coffinkey must repair a broken bell atop an impossibly high tower. Success will make his deepest desire come true – whereas the price of failure is a permanently broken heart and a lifetime of guilt, pain and sorrow. Using fairy tale as a gentle tool for processing and trying to make sense out of personal trauma and grief, The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey is charming, honest and devastating.
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19 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 19/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-waiting-room/2024-05-17/ The Waiting RoomA girl called Lemon is looking for her lover, Cactus. She realises Cactus left her, and is on the other side of the door. Lemon tries to talk to Cactus, she desperately wants Cactus back. But she doesn’t hear anything from him. All the people she loved disappeared through that door but she couldn’t open it. Why did they leave her alone in the waiting room? Why can’t she open the door? Whose door is it if you can’t open the door? What’s there behind the door? This play explores the attachment-type theory, especially the anxious attachment type. How was your first relationship? Was it a massive fail? Or quite successful? What’s the reason we’re not good at it? Where’s it come from? This is an eccentric surreal play, but very funny, touching and easily understandable. It contains beautiful physical movement, dream-like words and a weird song about watermelon. Please join her journey for escaping the waiting room. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-workplace-2/2024-05-19/ The WorkplaceDelve into the dysfunctional lives of the employees of… We’ve not got that far yet! Join us for your new favourite workplace sitcom. Based on suggestions from the audience, a new cast of eclectic characters live out the every day of working the 9 to 5, with ego clashes, office politics and all sorts of absurd workplace situations.If you’re a fan of The Office, Parks and Recreation, or comedy in general, this is a show you don’t want to miss. The cast of The Workplace have performed with Cambridge Improv Factory, The Comediasians, The Shambles, The Cambridge Impronauts, The Southend 48 Hour Improvathon and are excited to bring their new show to life at the Brighton Fringe! 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 19/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/dinner-darlings-dinner/2024-05-17/ Dinner! Darlings! Dinner!Welcome to the wonderful world of glamorous dining with ex Showgirl Sindy. A sparkling guest list, cocktails, canapés, and music (show tunes and pop), sprinkled with showbiz gossip. Time to don your Kaftan and delve in the 1970s when being a hostess really did mean the mostest. Will this dinner party be a dream come true for aspirational Sindy? Or will it turn into chaos? Performed and written by 80s wild child, Josephine Pembroke who lived in Soho in the 80s and was expelled from Drama Studio. Josephine learnt her stage craft by becoming a jazz singer and pop star. Recently Josephine wrote and performed, The Working Girls of Soho – Saucy Tales of Notorious Women (Edinburgh Fringe 2022). Josephine is infamous for her 90s club act Pussies Galore (Bond Girls with Pussy Power). They attracted a large LBGTQ following, performing at Heaven, Café de Paris, Wembley Arena and Flesh at The Hacienda. Directed by Linda Marlowe, actor and director, who worked extensively in physical theatre with Steven Berkoff. In the 80s, Steven wrote Decadence for them both. More recently Linda has created her own solo shows; Berkoff’s Women and No Fear! Which toured the globe. Linda was Sylvie Carter in Eastenders. Accompanied by George Webster, Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. George recently performed at the London Jazz Festival and his music was performed at Manhattan movement and Arts Center, New York. 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 19/05/2024-19/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-trials-of-magnus-coffinkey/2024-05-16/ The Trials of Magnus CoffinkeyFor what can you say to someone when their heart’s been cleft in two? Nothing… Nothing… Nothing… No words will ever do. From the writer and production team behind the 2022 Voice Mag BEST NEWCOMER AWARD at Brighton Fringe comes a haunting UK PREMIERE – a broken fairy tale for broken people. In a whimsical land of dark fantasy, Magnus Coffinkey must repair a broken bell atop an impossibly high tower. Success will make his deepest desire come true – whereas the price of failure is a permanently broken heart and a lifetime of guilt, pain and sorrow. Using fairy tale as a gentle tool for processing and trying to make sense out of personal trauma and grief, The Trials of Magnus Coffinkey is charming, honest and devastating.
| 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 23/05/2024-25/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/that-witch-helen/2024-05-23/ That Witch HelenThe face that launched a thousand ships finally gets to speak.
Meet Helen, before Troy, in this feminist retelling of the Ancient Greek epic. Witness her divine beginnings (yes, she did hatch from an egg!), her youth as a Spartan warrior, her fateful decision to leave her husband, and finally the decade of brutal war and destruction that follows. That Witch Helen blends myth, movement, and storytelling to give Helen of Troy, one of history’s most hated women, a chance to tell her own story. “What happens to all the clever little girls?” Written and performed by Catie Ridewood. Directed by Janette Eddisford. 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 23/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/karaoke-at-the-s-u/2024-05-23/ Karaoke at the S.UWhat’s worse than bumping into a terrible one-night stand? Meeting in the abortion clinic is probably up there.
In this sharp dramatic-comedy, Lorna and Benji keep crossing paths as they try to navigate university culture, relationships and what it means to “be an adult”. Equal parts silly and melancholy, they try to answer the age old question: how much of your student loan could you pay off being on OnlyFans? Not quite a rom-com, not quite a cabaret, ‘Karaoke at the SU’ fuses a story spanning decades with musical numbers and puppetry to create something that speaks to everyone’s inner child. Be prepared for tears, bad dancing and too much WKD.
| 24 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 24/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/2-queers-in-tears-2/2024-05-24/ 2 Queers in Tears?This is not your regular love story. Billy: “We should write a play about this” Elliot: “God no babe, this is not for public viewing… ” Join Billy & Elliot, two queer, emotionally constipated 30-somethings on their journey to becoming their authentic selves. Expect singing, dancing, therapy, 5-am bed talks and a whole lot of mooo-ing. Laugh and “cry” with them as they discover that platonic love conquers all. 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 24/05/2024-25/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/that-witch-helen/2024-05-23/ That Witch HelenThe face that launched a thousand ships finally gets to speak.
Meet Helen, before Troy, in this feminist retelling of the Ancient Greek epic. Witness her divine beginnings (yes, she did hatch from an egg!), her youth as a Spartan warrior, her fateful decision to leave her husband, and finally the decade of brutal war and destruction that follows. That Witch Helen blends myth, movement, and storytelling to give Helen of Troy, one of history’s most hated women, a chance to tell her own story. “What happens to all the clever little girls?” Written and performed by Catie Ridewood. Directed by Janette Eddisford. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 24/05/2024-25/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank-2-2/2024-05-24/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 24/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/karaoke-at-the-s-u/2024-05-23/ Karaoke at the S.UWhat’s worse than bumping into a terrible one-night stand? Meeting in the abortion clinic is probably up there.
In this sharp dramatic-comedy, Lorna and Benji keep crossing paths as they try to navigate university culture, relationships and what it means to “be an adult”. Equal parts silly and melancholy, they try to answer the age old question: how much of your student loan could you pay off being on OnlyFans? Not quite a rom-com, not quite a cabaret, ‘Karaoke at the SU’ fuses a story spanning decades with musical numbers and puppetry to create something that speaks to everyone’s inner child. Be prepared for tears, bad dancing and too much WKD.
| 25 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 25/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/coffee-after-therapy/2024-05-25/ Coffee After TherapyCoffee After Therapy is an exciting new musical by award-winning writer/composer Matthew Knowles. It delves into the life of a recently-single woman, attempting to navigate relationships, careers and expectations in an ever-faster 21st century.
It is a story about loss, grief and change – and how we come out the other side. This workshop production is staged by, and stars, Yorkshire-based director, choreographer and actor, Anita Adams, who is known for her inspiring work all over the country. It also includes a talented cast of singers, actors and musicians. 7:00 pm-8:15 pm 25/05/2024-25/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/that-witch-helen/2024-05-23/ That Witch HelenThe face that launched a thousand ships finally gets to speak.
Meet Helen, before Troy, in this feminist retelling of the Ancient Greek epic. Witness her divine beginnings (yes, she did hatch from an egg!), her youth as a Spartan warrior, her fateful decision to leave her husband, and finally the decade of brutal war and destruction that follows. That Witch Helen blends myth, movement, and storytelling to give Helen of Troy, one of history’s most hated women, a chance to tell her own story. “What happens to all the clever little girls?” Written and performed by Catie Ridewood. Directed by Janette Eddisford. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 25/05/2024-25/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/rank-2-2/2024-05-24/ RANK.RANK A debut play from Goldie Majtas, Gemma and Jane couldn’t be closer, the type of friendship that could survive through anything, I mean anything. This absurd piece of dark comedy will take you on an unexpected journey through the lives of two twenty-somethings trying to sort their sh*t out. All starting at a taxi rank. Think Waiting for Godot meets Fleabag. Be prepared for explicit subject matters and dark themes in this fun, fresh piece of writing. Directed by Julia Mandler and staring Paige Cowell and Goldie Majtas. Grania Dean Studio 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 25/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/karaoke-at-the-s-u/2024-05-23/ Karaoke at the S.UWhat’s worse than bumping into a terrible one-night stand? Meeting in the abortion clinic is probably up there.
In this sharp dramatic-comedy, Lorna and Benji keep crossing paths as they try to navigate university culture, relationships and what it means to “be an adult”. Equal parts silly and melancholy, they try to answer the age old question: how much of your student loan could you pay off being on OnlyFans? Not quite a rom-com, not quite a cabaret, ‘Karaoke at the SU’ fuses a story spanning decades with musical numbers and puppetry to create something that speaks to everyone’s inner child. Be prepared for tears, bad dancing and too much WKD.
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26 5:00 pm-6:00 pm 26/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/coffee-after-therapy/2024-05-25/ Coffee After TherapyCoffee After Therapy is an exciting new musical by award-winning writer/composer Matthew Knowles. It delves into the life of a recently-single woman, attempting to navigate relationships, careers and expectations in an ever-faster 21st century.
It is a story about loss, grief and change – and how we come out the other side. This workshop production is staged by, and stars, Yorkshire-based director, choreographer and actor, Anita Adams, who is known for her inspiring work all over the country. It also includes a talented cast of singers, actors and musicians. 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/locusts-by-ian-tucker-bell-garth-mclean/2024-05-26/ LOCUSTS by Ian Tucker-Bell & Garth McLeanLocusts is a poignant, moving, and humorous piece of new-writing that explores the impact of gay conversion therapy, and the challenges of coming out later in life.
“……..outstanding, understated, nuanced and profoundly touching.” The Wee Review, Edinburgh Fringe One Night Only so early booking advised for this 5 ***** show. Age Suitability : 14yrs + 9:00 pm-10:10 pm 26/05/2024-26/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/karaoke-at-the-s-u/2024-05-23/ Karaoke at the S.UWhat’s worse than bumping into a terrible one-night stand? Meeting in the abortion clinic is probably up there.
In this sharp dramatic-comedy, Lorna and Benji keep crossing paths as they try to navigate university culture, relationships and what it means to “be an adult”. Equal parts silly and melancholy, they try to answer the age old question: how much of your student loan could you pay off being on OnlyFans? Not quite a rom-com, not quite a cabaret, ‘Karaoke at the SU’ fuses a story spanning decades with musical numbers and puppetry to create something that speaks to everyone’s inner child. Be prepared for tears, bad dancing and too much WKD.
| 27 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 27/05/2024-29/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/geneva-convention/2024-05-27/ “Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening, it is happening to us all. No matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world.” (Alice Walker) // Premiere of an experimental play that takes for its structure the four parts of the Geneva Convention – Wounded & Sick / Maritime / Prisoners of War / Civilians – to tell an ancient/contemporary story of the random depravity of war and its existential / psychological impacts for those who are involved and those who are not. The work grows out of an international collaboration between local writer/theatremaker Mark C. Hewitt and renowned Norwegian percussionist/composer Thomas Strønen. Stylised and kaleidoscopic, the fractured evolving narrative is performed by 4 actresses from 4 different countries, variously delivering lines in English, French, Polish and a smattering of other languages. • “BRILLIANT. Thought-provoking, raw, provocative, multi-dimensional; use of music, space, silence … the brave lack of ‘closure’ or conventional narrative.” (Audience feedback) • “Loved the performance, the set and how it changed, likewise the music …” (Audience feedback) • “A really powerful provocative piece.” (Audience feedback) Written & directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Performed by Marta Carvalho, Leann O’Kasi, Melissa Sirol, Maria Ziołkowska. Music by Thomas Strønen, performed and recorded by Time Is A Blind Guide. Technical design by Paul Phillips. Videography by Matt Parsons. Movement consultant: Miriam King.
| 28 7:00 pm-10:00 pm 28/05/2024-29/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/geneva-convention-2/2024-05-28/ “Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening, it is happening to us all. No matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world.” (Alice Walker) // Premiere of an experimental play that takes for its structure the four parts of the Geneva Convention – Wounded & Sick / Maritime / Prisoners of War / Civilians – to tell an ancient/contemporary story of the random depravity of war and its existential / psychological impacts for those who are involved and those who are not. The work grows out of an international collaboration between local writer/theatremaker Mark C. Hewitt and renowned Norwegian percussionist/composer Thomas Strønen. Stylised and kaleidoscopic, the fractured evolving narrative is performed by 4 actresses from 4 different countries, variously delivering lines in English, French, Polish and a smattering of other languages. • “BRILLIANT. Thought-provoking, raw, provocative, multi-dimensional; use of music, space, silence … the brave lack of ‘closure’ or conventional narrative.” (Audience feedback) • “Loved the performance, the set and how it changed, likewise the music …” (Audience feedback) • “A really powerful provocative piece.” (Audience feedback) Written & directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Performed by Marta Carvalho, Leann O’Kasi, Melissa Sirol, Maria Ziołkowska. Music by Thomas Strønen, performed and recorded by Time Is A Blind Guide. Technical design by Paul Phillips. Videography by Matt Parsons. Movement consultant: Miriam King. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 28/05/2024-29/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/geneva-convention/2024-05-27/ “Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening, it is happening to us all. No matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world.” (Alice Walker) // Premiere of an experimental play that takes for its structure the four parts of the Geneva Convention – Wounded & Sick / Maritime / Prisoners of War / Civilians – to tell an ancient/contemporary story of the random depravity of war and its existential / psychological impacts for those who are involved and those who are not. The work grows out of an international collaboration between local writer/theatremaker Mark C. Hewitt and renowned Norwegian percussionist/composer Thomas Strønen. Stylised and kaleidoscopic, the fractured evolving narrative is performed by 4 actresses from 4 different countries, variously delivering lines in English, French, Polish and a smattering of other languages. • “BRILLIANT. Thought-provoking, raw, provocative, multi-dimensional; use of music, space, silence … the brave lack of ‘closure’ or conventional narrative.” (Audience feedback) • “Loved the performance, the set and how it changed, likewise the music …” (Audience feedback) • “A really powerful provocative piece.” (Audience feedback) Written & directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Performed by Marta Carvalho, Leann O’Kasi, Melissa Sirol, Maria Ziołkowska. Music by Thomas Strønen, performed and recorded by Time Is A Blind Guide. Technical design by Paul Phillips. Videography by Matt Parsons. Movement consultant: Miriam King.
| 29 7:00 pm-10:00 pm 29/05/2024-29/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/geneva-convention-2/2024-05-28/ “Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening, it is happening to us all. No matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world.” (Alice Walker) // Premiere of an experimental play that takes for its structure the four parts of the Geneva Convention – Wounded & Sick / Maritime / Prisoners of War / Civilians – to tell an ancient/contemporary story of the random depravity of war and its existential / psychological impacts for those who are involved and those who are not. The work grows out of an international collaboration between local writer/theatremaker Mark C. Hewitt and renowned Norwegian percussionist/composer Thomas Strønen. Stylised and kaleidoscopic, the fractured evolving narrative is performed by 4 actresses from 4 different countries, variously delivering lines in English, French, Polish and a smattering of other languages. • “BRILLIANT. Thought-provoking, raw, provocative, multi-dimensional; use of music, space, silence … the brave lack of ‘closure’ or conventional narrative.” (Audience feedback) • “Loved the performance, the set and how it changed, likewise the music …” (Audience feedback) • “A really powerful provocative piece.” (Audience feedback) Written & directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Performed by Marta Carvalho, Leann O’Kasi, Melissa Sirol, Maria Ziołkowska. Music by Thomas Strønen, performed and recorded by Time Is A Blind Guide. Technical design by Paul Phillips. Videography by Matt Parsons. Movement consultant: Miriam King. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 29/05/2024-29/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/geneva-convention/2024-05-27/ “Because whatever has happened to humanity, whatever is currently happening, it is happening to us all. No matter how far off the screams of pain and terror, we live in one world.” (Alice Walker) // Premiere of an experimental play that takes for its structure the four parts of the Geneva Convention – Wounded & Sick / Maritime / Prisoners of War / Civilians – to tell an ancient/contemporary story of the random depravity of war and its existential / psychological impacts for those who are involved and those who are not. The work grows out of an international collaboration between local writer/theatremaker Mark C. Hewitt and renowned Norwegian percussionist/composer Thomas Strønen. Stylised and kaleidoscopic, the fractured evolving narrative is performed by 4 actresses from 4 different countries, variously delivering lines in English, French, Polish and a smattering of other languages. • “BRILLIANT. Thought-provoking, raw, provocative, multi-dimensional; use of music, space, silence … the brave lack of ‘closure’ or conventional narrative.” (Audience feedback) • “Loved the performance, the set and how it changed, likewise the music …” (Audience feedback) • “A really powerful provocative piece.” (Audience feedback) Written & directed by Mark C. Hewitt. Performed by Marta Carvalho, Leann O’Kasi, Melissa Sirol, Maria Ziołkowska. Music by Thomas Strønen, performed and recorded by Time Is A Blind Guide. Technical design by Paul Phillips. Videography by Matt Parsons. Movement consultant: Miriam King.
| 30 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 30/05/2024-02/06/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-south-of-somewhere-else/2024-05-30/ The South Of Somewhere ElseJoin us for a journey like no other in ‘The South Of Somewhere Else,’ a captivating show that fuses the vibrant coastal cultures of the UK and Spain. As the stage divides into two, one side representing the UK’s iconic Baltic, breezy, beaches and the other, the sun-drenched shores of Spain, our story unfolds. Two clowns, portrayed by Sarah Mawen and Toby George, stumble upon a portal that bridges these two worlds. As they exchange traditions like sausage rolls and tortillas, uproarious clashes and challenges ensue. Yet, through humour and heart, an unbreakable overseas connection forms right before your eyes. In this mesmerising mime show, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ weaves its narrative through choreography and bold movements. A spectacle that enchants audiences of all ages, transcending language barriers with its visual storytelling prowess. Our characters draw inspiration from both their towns locals and visitors, all sharing one common thread – the beach. Whether you’re a child or an adult, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ promises a heartwarming, laughter-filled experience. Don’t miss this unique combination of clown mime and coastal-inspired narrative; buy your tickets now and dive into the seas of a world where culture meets comedy, and the beach is the backdrop to an unforgettable adventure! 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 30/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-strange-case-of-dr-dillon/2024-05-30/ From 1915 to 1940, Michael Dillon struggled against a world that insisted he was a girl. The only way he could live a full life was to invent gender affirming care for trans men. Body aligned, he began work on his soul. Heart-break, world travel, and life as a Buddhist monk followed.
Today, trans identities are openly mocked in British parliament, and gender affirming healthcare increasingly difficult to access. Far from “new and experimental”, hormone and surgical treatments developed by and for Dillon, in partnership with an emerging plastic surgeon, are established best practices for the global medical community. Follow Michael’s journey from his childhood in Folkestone, through his medical training and transition, to the Merchant Navy and Buddhist monasteries in India and Ladakh. Described by biographer Pagan Kennedy as “The First Man-made Man”, Dillon’s extraordinary life comes to the stage for the first time, with an all-trans cast. 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 30/05/2024-31/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/magpie-2/2024-05-30/ MagpieBack by popular demand this 5 Star and Outstanding show is returning to The Lantern for the end of the Fringe. Ireland, 1923.
Civil war has split country, friend and family. The story of “Magpie” follows two brothers, Michael and Patrick Murphy, within the confines of Kilmainham Gaol. One an IRA gunman fresh from the trenches of WWI, the other a Freestate prison guard. Both haunted by the past. “Magpie” probes the complexity of loyalty between family and national allegiance, ideology, and experience. It resonates powerfully in today’s volatile times of war and conflict; enduring themes, as relevant today as they were a century ago. The cast’s universally outstanding. Several possible ends suggest themselves, but not the one you’ll see in this one-hour play that covers as much as a far longer one, and feels longer, in exactly the right way. Never has “Two for Joy” proved so devastating an utterance as here. Outstanding. Fringe Review This is a journey of raw emotion and power, and the final understandings and empathy in the last ten minutes elevate a breathtakingly exceptional production to a must see. A stunning production, which is quite simply flawless. BroadwayBaby ★★★★★
| 31 2:00 pm-3:00 pm 31/05/2024-02/06/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/the-south-of-somewhere-else/2024-05-30/ The South Of Somewhere ElseJoin us for a journey like no other in ‘The South Of Somewhere Else,’ a captivating show that fuses the vibrant coastal cultures of the UK and Spain. As the stage divides into two, one side representing the UK’s iconic Baltic, breezy, beaches and the other, the sun-drenched shores of Spain, our story unfolds. Two clowns, portrayed by Sarah Mawen and Toby George, stumble upon a portal that bridges these two worlds. As they exchange traditions like sausage rolls and tortillas, uproarious clashes and challenges ensue. Yet, through humour and heart, an unbreakable overseas connection forms right before your eyes. In this mesmerising mime show, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ weaves its narrative through choreography and bold movements. A spectacle that enchants audiences of all ages, transcending language barriers with its visual storytelling prowess. Our characters draw inspiration from both their towns locals and visitors, all sharing one common thread – the beach. Whether you’re a child or an adult, ‘The South Of Somewhere Else’ promises a heartwarming, laughter-filled experience. Don’t miss this unique combination of clown mime and coastal-inspired narrative; buy your tickets now and dive into the seas of a world where culture meets comedy, and the beach is the backdrop to an unforgettable adventure! 7:00 pm-8:00 pm 31/05/2024-02/06/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/kitchen-underwear/2024-05-31/ Kitchen UnderwearHow far can you push a sex metaphor, a romantic friendship, and questionable interior décor choices? When Ash and Zee move into their tiny Edinburgh apartment, they begin to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of their early twenties. What they don’t expect is confronting the age-old question of, “do I want to date you or do I just want to be you?” Told through diary entries of two (endearingly strange?) flatmates, Kitchen Underwear follows their search for what queer love means and how to show it. “Keep it Fringe Fund” Award Winner 2023 ★★★★ – Theatre Scotland Reviews
This play was great, cute queerness wrapped up in even cuter poetic language. I truly recommend this show to anyone– Theatre Scotland, ★★★★ 9:00 pm-10:00 pm 31/05/2024-31/05/2024 http://lanterntheatrebrighton.co.uk/event/magpie-2/2024-05-30/ MagpieBack by popular demand this 5 Star and Outstanding show is returning to The Lantern for the end of the Fringe. Ireland, 1923.
Civil war has split country, friend and family. The story of “Magpie” follows two brothers, Michael and Patrick Murphy, within the confines of Kilmainham Gaol. One an IRA gunman fresh from the trenches of WWI, the other a Freestate prison guard. Both haunted by the past. “Magpie” probes the complexity of loyalty between family and national allegiance, ideology, and experience. It resonates powerfully in today’s volatile times of war and conflict; enduring themes, as relevant today as they were a century ago. The cast’s universally outstanding. Several possible ends suggest themselves, but not the one you’ll see in this one-hour play that covers as much as a far longer one, and feels longer, in exactly the right way. Never has “Two for Joy” proved so devastating an utterance as here. Outstanding. Fringe Review This is a journey of raw emotion and power, and the final understandings and empathy in the last ten minutes elevate a breathtakingly exceptional production to a must see. A stunning production, which is quite simply flawless. BroadwayBaby ★★★★★
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