Fringe Preview Night

Join 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

Karaoke at the S.U

What’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.

The South Of Somewhere Else

Join 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!

Chuck 'n' Jeck

Chuck 'n' Jeck are a sketch comedy duo made up of Charlie Lacy and Jess Render. Everyone is saying they are a triple threat - hot, funny and have tiny waists.

Critics are so obsessed it’s creepy, we can’t even quote them.

Seldom Differ: Work in Progress

Northern sketch lads Seldom Differ try out new ideas in this hour of multimedia character sketch comedy. Expect paranormal encounters, 1970s sports commentators, indie-landfill musos, festival madheads, Facebook mums and Dynamo the magician.

Winners: “Best British Pilot” The Pilot Light Film Festival

Shortlisted: BBC Comedy Writersroom.

They have written for and/or appeared in Vic and Bob’s Big Night Out, House of Fools & Shooting Stars (BBC), Mashed (Channel 4), Newsjack (BBC R4) and more...