The BPO’s winter season sparkles with fairy tales, festive favourites, and contemporary flair. Highlights include Alise Siliņa in Vaclav Trojan’s Fairy Tales Concerto (Dec 7), Alistair McGowan narrating A Christmas Carol (venues across Sussex, 18–20 Dec), Aaron Akugbo performing Marsalis’ jazzy trumpet concerto (Jan 24), and violinist Ruth Rogers in Pēteris Vasks’ Lonely Angel (Feb […]
Ellen Kent is known for her spectacular touring opera shows, two of which are coming to Brighton’s Theatre Royal this January as part of the director’s ‘Farewell Opera Tour’ (she’s retiring after 30 years in the business). First up is Bizet’s popular extravaganza, Carmen: expect dramatic staging, vibrant costumes, and flamenco dancers. This is followed […]
After the death of cult film director David Lynch, the experimental Californian rock band Xiu Xiu received requests to revive their interpretation of the Twin Peaks soundtrack, which they toured between 2016 and 2018. They decided to concoct a totally new project. Eraserhead Xiu Xiu is a live concert with accompanying film that uses field […]
The ultimate mid-winter carnival is back for five days of town-wide revelry. There’ll be the usual free gigs, gatherings, parties and parades, alongside ticketed events, including Le Grand Mardi Gras Ball at White Rock Theatre (tickets on sale now). Enjoy internationally acclaimed artists appearing alongside a lively lot of local bands. Prepare to party at […]
