1. COMEDY
Bent Double
A gay-friendly, irreverent night of fun and frolics hosted by the brilliant Zoe Lyons. Winner of the Chortle Award for Best Themed Comedy Club Night in The UK 2020.
Sun 1 May & Sun 5 Jun BASEMENT 7:30PM (6:30PM)
£11 CONC/£14/£19 W/LOADED FRIES
AGES 18+
2. COMEDY
Jacob Hawley: Bump (WIP)
Jacob hasn’t written much stand-up comedy in the last couple of years because what an insane response to a global pandemic that would be. In the before times he spoke about love, death, social class and phones. Since then, he has also written something about protests. As heard on BBC Sounds’ Jacob Hawley: On Love and Jacob Hawley: On Drugs, and Radio 4’s Welcome to Britain and Class Act.
Sun 1 May STUDIOI 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£5 ADV
AGES 14+
3. COMEDY/KIDS
Bring Your Own Baby Comedy Brighton
The UK’s premier baby-friendly comedy club! Winner of ‘Best Bring Along Baby’ event in the 2019 HOOP awards. ‘Should be prescribed by the heath visitor’ Greenwich Mums
Tue 3 May 12PM
£12 IN ADVANCE / £15 ON THE DOOR
ADULTS OVER 16 AND BABIES UNDER 15 MONTHS
4. MUSIC
The Legendary Skatalites + Support
Without ska, there is no reggae. Without The Skatalites, there is no ska. It’s hard to overstate the importance of The Skatalites for the development of Jamaican music. They began life in the early 1960s as a loose group of Jamaica’s top session musicians playing together in various studios and producing hit record after hit record. In those studios, they backed all of the island’s vocal artists, including The Wailing Wailers (featuring Bob Marley, Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer), Toots and The Maytals, Jackie Opel, Doreen Shaffer, Ken Boothe or Alton Ellis. Their recordings became the soundtrack to and the joyful expression of Jamaica’s independence in 1962.
Tue 3 May BASEMENT Doors 7:30pm
£18 ADV
AGES 14+
5. MUSIC
DXVL* Headline Show
DXVL are back in B town alongside a heavy South London -> Brighton line up.
Wed 4 May STUDIO Doors 7pm
£12.50
AGES 16+
6. COMEDY/SPOKEN WORD
Tits, Gits and Little Sh*ts: An Evening with Gill Sims
Gill Sims is the author of the best-selling ‘Why Mummy’ series of books and the woman behind the hugely popular ‘Peter and Jane’ Facebook page. Gill will be interviewed by Jo Middleton, author of Playgroups and Prosecco and creator of Slummy Single Mummy, and together they will take a hilarious look at the changing face of motherhood.
Wed 4 May BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7pm)
£22.50/£27.50 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 16+
7. MUSIC
Joana Serrat
Joana Serrat has performed on the biggest festival stages across Europe and the USA, including Black Deer Festival, Celtic Connections and The Long Road in the UK, SXSW and Americana Fest in the USA, and Benicassim and Primavera Sound at home in Spain. She’s supported artists including The Jayhawks, Neko Case, Courtney Marie Andrews, The Handsome Family, and Israel Nash, while performing headline shows across the globe, including the UK.
Thu 5 May STUDIO Doors 7pm
£12 ADV
AGES 14+
8. MUSIC
Kristin Hersh Electric Trio
Influential songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Kristin Hersh, leader of the indie rock band Throwing Muses and the noise rock power trio 50 Foot Wave, is back on the road with her highly acclaimed Throwing Muses release, Sun Racket. “Lean, Immersive, and groove-heavy, tapping the vein of hardscrabble psychedelia that defines their best work” Pitchfork
Thu 5 May BASEMENT Doors 7:30pm
£22
AGES 14+
9. MUSIC
Charlie Hula + Social Wildcard
Charlie Hula is embarking on his first UK tour ahead of releasing his new EP, ‘Balance’. Backed by the multi-talented musical collective Social Wildcard, the live show will feature new and old tracks of DIY Pop after three years in hibernation between record cycles and global pandemics.
Fri 6 May STUDIO Doors 7pm
£10 ADV
AGES 14+
10. COMEDY
Komedia Comedy Club
Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Line-up; Robin Morgan (MC), Joe Wells, Lara Ricote, Colin Hoult. ‘THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy’ The Independent
BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
Fri 6 May- £13 CONC/£15/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE)
Sat 7 May – £15 CONC/£18/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE
AGES 18+
11. CLUB NIGHT
Up All Night: A One Direction Party
Keeping you Up All Night with all the Midnight Memories of One Direction! We’ll be playing all the 1D singles, album tracks and solo releases! If you love One Direction this is the Perfect night for You & I! Plus, we’ll be throwing in some bangers from Jonas Brothers, 5SOS, Taylor Swift, Shaun Mendes, Katy Perry, The Vamps, Ariana Grande and more.
Fri 6 May BASEMENT Doors 11pm
£6 ADV
AGES 18+
12. KIDS
Now That’s What I Call a Lot of Songs About Science
Phunky physics, catchy chemistry and bangin’ biology. In ‘Now That’s What I Call a Lot of Songs About Science’, local world-renowned science-singer-songwriter John Hinton presents a fast-paced ‘best-of’ compilation of songs old and new. Every set will be different, and John welcomes requests ahead of performance day. Suitable for adults and young people alike
Sat 7 & Sun 15 May STUDIO 3pm
£10/£8 CONC/£30 FAMILY OF 4
RECOMMENDED AGES 5+/ALL AGES WELCOME
*Both performances will be relaxed*
13. MUSIC
Tomberlin + Special Guests
Sat 7 May STUDIO Doors 7pm
£10 ADV
AGES 14+
14. EVENT/MUSIC
Record Fair
Come along to Komedia for a chance to browse thousands of great vinyl bargains and collector’s items. Specialist sellers will be there and it’s a great way to find the music you love and discover new sounds.
Sun 8 May
10am – 4pm
FREE ALL AGES
15. COMEDY
Jill Edwards Stand-Up Comedy Workshop – Brighton Fringe 2022
Learn how to use some practical stand-up comedy basics in your writing, performing, stand-up, work presentations, public speaking or – just for fun, in this practical and inspiring two-hour workshop. Jill Edwards’ highly acclaimed, and the original stand-up comedy courses in Brighton, here at Komedia since 2005, have a proven and continuous track record of success over 25 years. Jill’s graduates include award-winning tv regulars Jimmy Carr, Shaparak Khorsandi, Simon Evans, Seann Walsh, Angela Barnes and Romesh Ranganathan.
Sun 8 May 1pm-3pm
£50/£45 CONC
AGES 16+
16. COMEDY
Down the Hatch
Dive down the rabbit hole at Down the Hatch, Komedia’s off-the-wall comedy club. On the second Sunday of every month in our intimate Basement space, delight in a world of inclusivity and unconventionality, full-to-the-brim with the very best in alternative comedy and drag. This month’s line-up features; MC Séayoncé, Luke Rollason, Anna Thomas and Foxdog Studios. Down the Hatch is supporting MindOut. You can add a donation to your ticket at checkout or scan the QR codes on our screens at the show to donate.
Sun 8 May BASEMENT 7:30pm (Doors 6:30pm)
£6 CONC/£8/£13 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 18+
17. MUSIC
Vels Trio
Sun 8 May STUDIO Doors 7:30pm
£12.50 ADV
AGES 14+
18. MUSIC
The Carole King & James Taylor Story
The friendship between James Taylor and Carole King played a vital part in both of their incredible careers. We delve into the music that came out of this relationship producing genre defining hits such as I Feel the Earth Move, Natural Woman, So Far Away, It’s Too Late, Up on The Roof and many more.
Mon 9 May BASEMENT Doors 7:30pm
£17.50 ADV
AGES 14+
19. COMEDY
Yuriko Kotani & Rich Hardisty (Work in Progress)
Winner of the BBC New Comedy Award and Time Out’s One to Watch, UK-based Japanese comedian Yuriko Kotani is going to tell stories of her experiences and thoughts as a work in progress in her “second language”. Joining her is Rich Hardisty with his intimate debut hour “Silly Boy” taking us on a journey through the highs and the lows of his unusual life.
Tue 10 May STUDIO £7 CONC/£9
AGES 16+
20. COMEDY
New Act Night
The latest fledglings from Jill Edwards Comedy Workshops at Brighton’s Komedia take the stage in our electric New Act Night. Spot future comedy stars that could follow in the footsteps of previous Jill Edwards’ graduates, including Jimmy Carr, Shaparak Khorsandi, Romesh Ranganathan, Brighton’s own Seann Walsh and award-winning MC Angela Barnes. You saw them here first!
Tue 10 May 8pm (Doors 7pm)
£10/£15 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 16+
21. COMEDY
Schalk Bezuidenhout & Ed Night (Work in Progress)
Fresh off the release of his Netflix Special, Schalk Bezuidenhout performs in Brighton for the very first time. Joining him, critically acclaimed stand up Ed Night returns to Brighton with an hour of new fire. As seen on BBC2, BBC3, Channel 4, Comedy Central.
Wed 11 May STUDIO 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
£7 CONC/£9
AGES 16+
22. COMEDY
Komedia Comedy Club
Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Line-up; Laura Lexx (MC), Eleanor Morton, Nathan Roberts, Tom Ward. ‘THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy’ The Independent
Sat 14 May BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£13 CONC/£15/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE)
AGES 18+
23. COMEDY
The Nest Comedy Club
Carefully curated by award-winning production company Berk’s Nest, showcasing the freshest, most exciting acts on the comedy circuit, expect to see the very best acts from Edinburgh Fringe as well as much-loved comedy TV stars. Line-Up; Amy Gledhill, Michael Odewale, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jake Farrell and more TBA.
Sun 15 May BASEMENT 7:30pm (Doors 6:30pm)
£8 CONC/£10/£15 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 18+
24. Music
Chris Difford
Squeeze co-founder and band member Chris Difford has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as ‘Cool for Cats’, ‘Up the Junction’, ‘Labelled with Love’, ‘Hourglass’ and ‘Tempted’. Despite the fact that Chris has helped soundtrack so many fans’ lives since his first release in 1977, the passion for innovation and love of playing still drives him to carry on writing rather than sit back and admire his handiwork.
Sun 15 May STUDIO Doors 7:30pm
£22.50 ADV
AGES 14+
25. COMEDY
Pottervision
Four performers are all set to recreate Harry Potter and The Philosopher’s Stone but, when two of them drop out on the day (and take all the props and costumes with them), Tom and Lukas must go it alone and make do with the limited resources they have. With DIY props, charity shop costumes and both performers having to play multiple characters, Pottervision is a wig-changing, wizard-impersonating, audience-immersing Ford Anglia ride through all the ridiculousness of that first magical movie.
Mon 16 May STUDIO 7:30pm (Doors 7pm)
£10 CONC/£12
AGES 16+
26. MUSIC
JP Cooper + Support from WorryWorry
Following nearly 18 months of lockdown for the entire live industry, acclaimed British soul singer and songwriter JP Cooper is delighted to announce his first headline tour in almost 3 years. He will tour across the UK and Ireland from April – May 2022, in support of his highly anticipated second album “SHE”.
Tue 17 May BASEMENT Doors 7:30pm
£20 ADV
AGES 14+
27. COMEDY
Milo Edwards: Voicemail
Milo Edwards hasn’t received a voicemail in some time. He’d like to talk about that, and quite a lot else. Returning to the Fringe after his hit 2019 solo debut ‘Pindos’, Milo Edwards has questions. He’s 29, which is located somewhere in that annoying transitional phase between childhood and death, and he’s keen to know what the point of him is. Voicemail is a stand-up show which examines life, death, politics and the answering machine.
Tue 17 May STUDIO 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£15
AGES 16+
28. COMEDY
How Eva Von Schnippisch Saved Hollywood
After Eva’s award-winning, one-woman hit musical ‘How Eva Von Schnippisch Won WWII’, our cabaret-superstar-turned-double-agent bridges the gap between cabaret and theatre in this new poignant, heart-warming and ridiculous musical romp.
Wed 18 & Sat 21 May STUDIO 6:30pm
Thu 19 May STUDIO 9pm
£12 CONC/£15
AGES 18+
29. MUSIC
The Music of George Harrison – Live! The All Things Must Pass Orchestra
It’s been just over 50 years since the release of George Harrison’s masterpiece, the triple album “All Things Must Pass”. To celebrate this special anniversary, the Brighton-based “All Things Must Pass Orchestra” has assembled a programme with a special focus on this era-defining album.
Wed 18 May BASEMENT Doors 7pm
£15 ADV
AGES 14+
30. MUSIC/CABARET
Marcus Megastar’s The Music of The Night
Out to cause absolute pandemonium, Marcus Megastar’s bringing the party to Brighton! Building on his award-winning debut show in 2021 this newly extended show features dance music premiering from some of the team behind Jennifer Lopez “Waiting for Tonight” Kylie Minogue, Dina Carroll, and even 90s favourite Gina G remixed to lift the ceiling by American Circuit Party Dance DJ Pumpkin Spice. Expect a sizzling feast for the eyes & ears with stunning visuals, costume designed by Haus of Ra (whose creative director has done pieces for Dior & Lady Gaga) as well as prosthetic FX to create magic in the ultimate cheer-up fest.
Wed 18 May STUDIO Doors 8:45pm
£5 CONC/£15
AGES 16+
31. COMEDY
F*CKBOYS
A no holds barred deep dive through the real stories of boys… not men. From the team who brought DAD to Perth’s Fringe World (★★★★★– Fourth Wall) comes this absurd clusterf*ck of verbatim storytelling and improvisation.
Thu 19 May STUDIO 6:30pm (Doors 6:15pm)
£10
AGES 16+
32. COMEDY
The Thinking Drinkers: Pub Quiz
Returning with a brand-new show. The hilarious, award-winning drinks experts host history’s greatest ever pub quiz packed with loads of funny, fascinating facts and FIVE free discerning drinks for every audience member.
Thu 19 May BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7pm)
£16/£21 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 18+
33. COMEDY
The Maydays: The Fringe Show
Taking the Brighton Fringe brochure as their inspiration, The Maydays create an entirely new show every night. Each evening, the audience are asked to choose performances and events from the fringe guide. Tours, workshops, comedy, cabaret, theatre or circus – The Maydays will take any offer from the hat and give it their own special twist.
Fri 20 May STUDIO 7:30pm
£10 CONC/£12
AGES 12+
34. COMEDY
Komedia Comedy Club
Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Line-up; Caroline Mabey (MC), Ian Stone, Abigoliah Schaumann, Lloyd Griffith. ‘THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy’ The Independent
BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
Fri 20 May – £13 CONC/£15/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE)
Sat 21 May – £15 CONC/£18/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE
AGES 18+
35. CLUB NIGHT
Swiftogeddon: The Taylor Swift Club Night
A night dedicated to worshipping at the altar of Taylor Swift: non-stop Swifty all night: deep cuts, extended mixes, fan favourites and all the hits. Do you have a Blank Space in your diary? Then this night is Taylor-made for you! Join fellow fans in a celebration of the genius of the Swift – because she’ll never go out of Style.
Fri 20 May STUDIO 11pm
£10 ADV
AGES 18+
36. CLUB NIGHT
Dig Deep Under the Sea
DigDeep UK build taps and toilets for communities in rural Kenya, and in addition provide hygiene training from local people in order to establish sustainable change. Tonight, we will be boogieing for Taps, Toilets and Training in honour of Dig Deep and what better way to do it then Under the Sea?
Fri 20 May STUDIO Doors: 11:00pm
£7
AGES 18+
37. COMEDY
Mates: The Improvised ’90s Sitcom
The one with the improvised comedy! Don your sweater-vest and your Rachel hairdo, and get ready to relive the 90s. Inspired by classic sitcoms such as ‘Seinfeld’, ‘Frasier’ and ‘Friends’, could this show BE any funnier? From the award-winning minds behind ‘CSI: Crime Scene Improvisation’, ‘Stealing the Show’ and ‘Sex, Lies & Improvisation’.
Sat 21 May STUDIO 1:30pm
Sun 22 May STUDIO 3pm
£10
AGES 12+
38. KIDS/COMEDY
Comedy Club 4 Kids
The best stand-ups and sketch acts from the international circuit do their thing for an audience of children (aged 6+) and their families… but without the rude bits! It’s just like a normal comedy club, but it’s on in the day, kids are allowed in!
Sat 21 May BASEMENT 1:30pm
£8.50/£32 Family of 4
6+
39. COMEDY
Happified
A feel-good guide on how to be happier – featuring stand-up, spoken word, improv, live-looping, music, characters, clowning, neuroscience, psychology, philosophy, dance, a pixie and slightly more… by ‘Hammer and Tongue’ poetry slam finalist Tom Veryzer. A show aimed at adults. Children are also welcome.
Sat 21 & Sun 29 May STUDIO 4pm
£5.50 CONC/£7
AGES 9+
40. CLUB NIGHT
Spellbound
The 80s night for people who HATE 80s nights, playing the REAL good stuff from music’s greatest-ever era (1979-1985). Expect to hear; Siouxsie & The Banshees, The Clash, The Cramps, The Human League, The Cure, Echo & The Bunnymen, Depeche Mode, New Order, and loads more.
Sat 21 May STUDIO 9pm
£6 ADV 18+
41. KIDS/THEATRE
Theatre Fideri Fidera presents: Oskar’s Amazing Adventure
An original, heart-warming play for young children and their families, full of good humor, adventure and song. Fun-loving little Swiss puppy Oskar, snowbound in the little house on top of the mountain for weeks and desperate for a game, goes out into the forest to find a friendly animal to play with. Feel free to come along dressed up as your favourite animal character.
Sun 22 May 11am (Doors 10.30am) & 2pm (Doors 1.30pm)
£8/£20 FAMILY OF 4/ BABIES UNDER 2 FREE
AGES 2-7
42. COMEDY
Scottish Falsetto Socks: Eurovision Sock Contest
Earth’s funniest footwear are back with their latest comedy hour. Fresh from their appearance on Britain’s Got Talent, they bring you a whole Song Contest for your voting pleasure. With entries from everyone from Scandinavia to the Austro-Hungarian Empire, who will win? You decide. Expect the usual songs, sketches, and Gags Sans Frontiers.
Sun 22 May STUDIO 12:30pm (Doors 12:15pm)
£8 CONC/£9
AGES 12+
43. COMEDY
Simon David: White Gay
Simon David belongs to the most toxic, self-destructive and frankly annoying demographic there is: the white gay. From racism to body image, porn addiction to gay Tories, Simon has a catchy song for just about every problem facing the community he loves to hate!
Sun 22 May STUDIO 5:30pm
Sun 29 May STUDIO 6:30pm
£12
AGES 16+
44. COMEDY
Joanne McNally: Prosecco Express
Described as ‘a truly gifted stand up’ by The Sunday Times, join Joanne as she revisits her irreverent and critically acclaimed show The Prosecco Express. Due to a relentless ageing process, Joanne is suddenly in her late thirties with no husband, no kids, no pension and no plan. She is full of questions. ‘Dark, hilarious, strangely reassuring’ [The Independent], Joanne is on a mission to solve absolutely nothing.
Tue 24 May BASEMENT 8pm
£18/£23 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 14+
45. MUSIC/DANCE
Raices Flamencas
Lourdes Fernández and her Company present “Raíces”, a heterogeneous interpretation of the art, drawing on but departing from traditional flamenco in search of an eclectic style of music inspired by Folk, Andalusian Copla, Jazz and other styles. During the show, the audience will enjoy carefully studied and rehearsed acts but the attentive spectator will be able to capture original moments of improvisation.
Wed 25 May BASEMENT Doors 7pm
£18/£23 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 9+
46. COMEDY
Comic Boom
Our sell-out, monthly night of exciting new comedy without the gamble. MC Paul McCaffrey hosts a friendly, fast-paced, quality night featuring headliner Esther Manito and “catch ’em while you can” rising stars of the comedy circuit.
Thu 26 May BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7pm)
£8 CONC/£10/£15 W/ Loaded Fries
16+
47. COMEDY
Komedia Comedy Club
Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Line-up; Ian Smith (MC), Rob Deering, William Stone, Sooz Kempner. ‘THE place in Brighton to catch stand-up comedy’ The Independent
BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
Fri 27 May – £13 CONC/£15/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE)
Sat 28 May- £15 CONC/£18/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE
AGES 18+
48. COMEDY
Tarot: Cautionary Tales
Come learn life lessons from five people still doing sketch comedy in their thirties. With new and rescheduled tour dates, see this brand-new show from Tarot, creators of the fifth-best reviewed show of Edinburgh 2019, Chortle’s number one show of 2019 and the stars of their own BBC Radio 4 sketch show Soundbleed.
Fri 27 May STUDIO 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£14
AGES 16+
49. CLUB NIGHT
The Miley High Club – The Miley Cyrus Club Night
The Miley High Club– The club night for everyone to get high on Miley Cyrus and together celebrate the music she has blessed us all with. Chart-topping hits, fan favourite B-sides, covers and collaborations, this is 100% Miley. All night. Uninterrupted.
Fri 27 May STUDIO 11pm
£9 ADV
AGES 18+
50. COMEDY
Bogan Bingo Bottomless Brunch
Brighton’s favourite comedy bingo show is bringing you a limited run of Saturday afternoon bingo and bottomless brunch sessions. Featuring; 2 hours of bottomless selected drinks, a delicious brunch meal, a Bogan Bingo show, after show DJ set from the Bogans and more!
Sat 28 May BASEMENT 12pm
£35
AGES 18+
51. COMEDY
Funny Women: Brighton Nights
Featuring the newest and most exciting female stand up in the UK, from the Funny Women Awards and beyond!
Sat 28 May STUDIO 8PM (DOORS 7:30PM)
£10 CONC/£12 18+Club
52. CLUB NIGHT
Star Shaped
Remember when Indie clubs were good? When the charts were filled with great bands? Remember when your weekly reading was the NME and Melody Maker? And the highlight of your month was the release dates of Select and Vox magazine? We do. Star Shaped Club is the biggest and the best Britpop night in the country and we exist to bring back those heady days!
Sat 28 May STUDIO Doors 11pm
£5 ADV
AGES 18+
53. CLUB NIGHT
The Abba Vs Fleetwood Mac Disco
The ultimate party for fans of Fleetwood Mac, ABBA and all-round disco music from the 70’s & 80’s! The best of Abba, Fleetwood Mac and disco edits. Expect all the hits from ABBA, Fleetwood Mac and disco anthems from the likes of Chic and Nile Rodgers, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Donna Summer, Bee Gees, David Bowie, Shalamar and lots more!
Sat 28 May BASEMENT 11pm
£5-£10
AGES 18+
54. Comedy
Séayoncé: Res-Erection
A desperate soul haunts Brighton Fringe and no, not the out of work performers that congregate on the pier, plot twist… it’s a ghost and it’s about time they exited stage left. Join the mystical mess Séayoncé as they warm up summoning history’s greatest spirits before a little exorcise. Indulge yourself in a hilarious drag-tastic séance – ghouls just want to have fun… and it’s time you did too.
Sun 29 May STUDIO 8:45pm (Doors 8:30pm)
£13.50 CONC/£15
AGES 14+
55. COMEDY
Lou Sanders: One Word: Wow
It’s me again, your old internet friend Dr Giggles. It’s time for a little get together; so, pull up a chair, get all cosy and let me tell you about the time I gave this horse a boner. I’ll bring my skates; you bring your wallet and we’ll all take some piccies. Maybe this show is the real vaccine? As seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden (CBS), Taskmaster (Channel 4), QI (BBC Two), Travel Man (Channel 4) and co-host of Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable (Dave).
Tue 31 May BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7pm)
£16/£21 w/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 14+
56. MUSIC
You’re My World: A Musical Celebration of Cilla Black
A fun packed show which celebrates the forefront of the Brit-pop music scene of the 1960s. Clap and sing along to hits from Cilla Black, The Beatles, The Kinks, Gerry and The Pacemakers and more as Cilla makes her journey from The Cavern to The London Palladium.
Wed 1 Jun BASEMENT Doors 7pm
£17/£22 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 14+
57. COMEDY
Brighton Fringe Comedy Showcase
A showcase of the best new comedians performing at the 2022 Brighton Fringe. Come see the next generation of the most creative voices in comedy. Featuring the winners of the Luke Rollason Memorial Bursary, Aruhan Galieva and Freddie Hayes, plus a selection of fantastic acts from across the festival. Hosted by Luke Rollason.
Wed 1 Jun STUDIO 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£5 CONC/£6
AGES 16+
58. COMEDY
Eco Maniac – Work in Progress
Aruhan wants to assure you that this is NOT a TED Talk. In this NOT a TED Talk, she will navigate the mammoth headf*ck that is the climate crisis, as well as explore her experiences as a mixed race British – Kazakhstani woman. Featuring original music written and performed by Aruhan (there’s some absolute bangers in there).
Thu 2 & Fri 3 Jun STUDIO 6:30pm
£8
AGES 16+
59. COMEDY
Bogan Bingo
Brighton’s best Comedy Bingo show is BACK! Strap in and prepare to experience the simmering chaos of the comedy game-show, Bogan Bingo. An undeniably unique night of entertainment mixing classic 80s anthems, spectacular prizes, appalling choreography and two mulleted Aussie bingo callers.
Thu 2 Jun BASEMENT 8pm
£12/£17 W/ LOADED FRIES
AGES 18+
60. COMEDY
Mother: Colleagues
Colleagues. A right old knee slapper of a show about a bunch of c*nts who work together. Colleagues is the second show from character sketch comedy huns Mother. Preview babes. ‘Inspired’ (Broadway Baby)
Thu 2 Jun STUDIO 9pm (Doors 8:45pm)
£9.50
AGES 16+
61. COMEDY
Komedia Comedy Club
Discover the best in live comedy, featuring three top acts and an MC! Line-up; Jenny Collier (MC), Priya Hall, Huge Davies, Kemah Bob. ‘THE place to catch stand-up comedy’ The Independent
BASEMENT 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
Fri 3 Jun – £13 CONC/£15/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE)
Sat 4 Jun – £15 CONC/£18/£26 MEAL DEAL (SHOW + MAIN COURSE
AGES 18+
62. Music
An Evening of Gypsy
The acoustic gypsy violin and guitar duo are back following their excellent 2019 debut. This time they are exploring sizzling Salsa and smouldering Argentinian tangos. Join their journey through South America and beyond with music from Piazzolla and De Falla mixed with Gypsy-jazz classics. Expect the soul to be stirred
Fri 3 Jun STUDIO Doors 8:45pm
£12 CONC/£15
AGES 14+
63. KIDS SHOWS
Kidz with Attitude
The day time club for kidz and guardians to break out their best moves on the dancefloor. DJs will play the finest (non-explicit) hip-hop, funk and soul in da club alongside great entertainment. Expect DJ’s, dance-offs, vinyl giveaways, soft play and face painting.
Sat 4 Jun BASEMENT 1pm
£10 CHILD/£12 ADULT/£40 FAMILY OF FOUR/UNDER 2’S FREE
64. COMEDY
Steve Bugeja: Tried to Start His Own Nickname
One of comedy’s most exciting rising stars, Steve Bugeja (AKA ‘The Mighty Booj’, ‘Moulin Booj’, or – for December only – ‘Ebenezer Booj’). A familiar face on TV and radio, Steve hosted the BBC Radio 4 series Economics with Subtitles, and has made numerous appearances on TV shows such as The Russell Howard Hour (Sky One), Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2), Russell Howard’s Stand Up Central (Comedy Central).
Sat 4 Jun STUDIO 6pm & 8pm
£12
AGES 16+
65. COMEDY
Matt Winning: Hot Mess
Hot Mess both enlightens and lightens audiences about climate change. It answers questions like ‘Are We Screwed?’ and ‘What Can I Do About It?’ and explains why we’re playing the world’s worst Choose Your Own Adventure. Find out why we are fighting to save proper big chips, and how to solve climate change we need actual snakes on a plane and a new reality show Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ Plans for Loft Insulation. After all, why does the end of the world need to be so depressing?
Sun 5 Jun STUDIO 8pm (Doors 7:30pm)
£12
AGES 16+