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The Actors Showcase: Pick of the Fringe, every Monday in May from 7:30pm (free tickets from @brightonfringe)
Come see all the shows featured this week:
The London Bridge Show / @btwifi_with_fon - Sat 9 May 1:30pm & Sun 10 May 7:30pm
Dr Jimmy Lyons: Existential Physics / @jamesrobertlyon - Fri 8 May 9pm, Sat 9 May 3pm & 9pm, Fri 29 May 8pm
Closure Cabaret / @mariaansdell - Thur 7 May & Fri 8 May 7:30pm
Ruby Carr: Bite Me / @rubyvroomvroom - Sat 9 May & Sun 10 May 3pm
Top 8 The Emo Drag Musical / @luspinda_ - Sat 9 May & Sun 10 May 6pm
Also special thanks to our bonus performer, the human squirrel @calumrobshaw and our guest MC @azaeliaslade â¤ī¸đđŧ
SEE YOU NEXT MONDAY!
We have officially started Brighton Fringe - with 4 out of 6 shows selling out on Saturday, this is your reminder to buy in advance!
Head on down to the pub to pick your free @brightonfringe programme and get booking for events in May!
All listings on page 2 can be bought from the Brighton Fringe website (or on the door, if available).
Pub events are drop in, as always.
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Check out our collaborators for more info:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @scoopsimprov @the_actors_poetry @queer_running_club @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @_crystalthewitch_ @churchofitalo @theactors_kitchen @brightonfringe
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We have a handful of slots available for acts to do a short showcase at our weekly Monday night show on 11 May.
Please DM if you have a Brighton Fringe show to promote!
Short 5-8 mins sets. @brightonfringe
The sun is out and Fringe has arrived on our listings!
Head on down to the pub to pick your free @brightonfringe programme and get booking for events in May!
All listings with the asterisk are bookable through the Brighton Fringe website (or on the door, if available).
Pub events are drop in, as always.
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Check out our collaborators for more info:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @the_actors_poetry @queer_running_club @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @_crystalthewitch_ @theactors_kitchen @womenofcolourbrighton @brightonfringe
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #brightonfringe
Happy lesbian visibility week! đđĻēđŠâ¤ī¸đđŠ
Here’s a reminder to come down to the pub to pick your free @brightonfringe programme and get booking for events in May!
Here’s what we’ve got for ya this week:
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - Dungeons & Divas đ˛, Spin Cycle with Slack City đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic đ¤, Queer Running Club bag drop/meet up đđŧ, Jellibabie debut showcase gig đļ;
Wednesday - Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night: Dykeoke đ¨đģđ¤;
Friday - Crystal the Witch Tarot Reading đŽ;
Saturday - Mystery Fluids: Aprils Showers show đĻ;
Sunday - Julian’s ArtNoon đ¨, Final week of Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤, ROAST TATTIES WITH GRAVY FOR £5!
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @the_actors_poetry @queer_running_club @jellibabie @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @mysteryfluids @_crystalthewitch_ @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents @julians.corner
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #brightonfringe
Happy new week!
Our @brightonfringe programme has landed - come down to the pub to pick your free copy and get booking for events in May!
Meanwhile… here’s a look at the week ahead:
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - Spin Cycle with Slack City đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic đ¤, Queer Running Club bag drop/meet up đđŧ
Wednesday - Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night: Knight & Chainmail theme đĄī¸, Guy Lloyd’s Radio Blah Blah đģ;
Friday - Crystal the Witch Tarot Reading đŽ!;
Saturday - Private birthday party in side bar, but rest of the pub is open as usual.
Sunday - SWers Life Drawing session đ¨, Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤, ROAST TATTIES WITH GRAVY FOR £5!
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @the_actors_poetry @queer_running_club @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @guylloyd @_crystalthewitch_ @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents @brightonswbrunch @eastlondonstripperscollective
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #brightonfringe
After a loooong weekend, let’s plan for the rest of this week! Are you going to watch or take part in the marathon on Sunday? đđŧ If so, we have a sign making evening on Tuesday, and we are launching Sunday roasties with gravy for £5 for a post-run/supporter snack along with our Patty and Macs đĨ
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - Dungeons & Divas đ˛, Spin Cycle with Slack City đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic đ¤, Scoops Improv đ, Sign making for Brighton Marathon with the Queer Running Club đđŧ;
Wednesday - Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night Variety Show (bring your best talent!)đ¤šâī¸;
Friday - Crystal the Witch Tarot Reading đŽ!;
Saturday - Private birthday party in side bar, but rest of the pub is open as usual.
Sunday - Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤, ROAST TATTIES WITH GRAVY FOR £5!
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @the_actors_poetry @scoopsimprov @queer_running_club @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @_crystalthewitch_ @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #gaybrighton
It’s Easter… birds hop, bunnies skip, and someone somewhere has an event with your name on it… it’s us!
Check out this weeks Easter week listings! (Updated edition..)
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - AndAlso Improv Showcase đ¤š, WOC Meet up đģ, Spin Cycle with Slack City đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic - Trans Day of Visibility Specialđ§đ¤;
Wednesday - Queer Photo Collective Meet up đ¸, Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night 1yr Anniversary with Awards đ, (Guy Lloyd’s The Portrait Guy is cancelled), Our owner Joe’s birthday đ;
Good Friday - Murder - Live Traitors Game đĒ, *fyi - NO TAROT THIS WEEK!;
Saturday - Bear Phillips workshop (pre bought tickets only), Eight: The One (wo)Man Drag King Musical Parody đ¤´đģ;
Easter Sunday - Easter egg hunt đĨ, Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤, Eight: The One (wo)Man Drag King Musical Parody đ¤´đģ.
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @andalsoimprov @the_actors_poetry @after_supper_swing @queerphoto_collective @dykenightbrighton @joeriphcosudell @murdergamelive @bear_phillips @_eight_h_ @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents @_hannah_clift_
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #gaybrighton

Drag king fun this weekend with “Eight: The One (wo)man Drag King Parody” starring an actual Drag (Tudor) King!
Following a successful Brighton Fringe run last year, @_hannah_clift_ is back with alter ego King Henry in @_eight_h_ at @theactorsbrighton
From 8pm this Saturday and Sunday - tickets on Fatsoma and on the door.
@whats.on.brighton @whatsonbrighton @brightonkingnight @brightoncomedypicks @brightondragshows @brightonandhovesapphics
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Guess what? By the end of this week.. it’s officially summertime!! đđŧâī¸
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - Spin Cycle with Slack City đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic đ§đ¤, Chess Club with Ali âī¸
Wednesday - Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night đĒ, Dykes Who Dance Latin dance class đđŊ;
Friday - Tarot readings with Crystal đŽ;
Saturday - The Spooky Show - an improvised investigation into the paranormal đģ
Sunday - Julian’s Arty-noon session âī¸, Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤…. And officially the start of summer!!
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @dykeswhodance @_crystalthewitch_ @spookyshow_improv @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #gaybrighton

The Actors X Brighton Fringe 2026 - all of our 61 shows are now live on sale on the Fringe site!
Over two thirds are queer led events.
With some incredible one off performances, free and low cost events happening in our Light Room, and the usual expected mix of comedy, queer theatre, music, drag and clown in our main theatre space.. The Actors really does have something for everyone!
Brighton Fringe 1 - 31 May 2026
Check out the online programme here: https://www.brightonfringe.org/events/?&custthreefilter=The%20Actors%20-%20Light%20Room%2CThe%20Actors%20Theatre
Printed brochures will also be available soon!
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Weekly listings coming atcha!
Rolling on through to our mega Sunday.. get your chops around this!
Event Highlights this week -
Monday - Dungeons & Divas đ˛ (yes, again! Levi is away for next 2 weeks so come down tonight!) , Spin Cycle đ;
Tuesday - Poetry Open Mic đ§đ¤
Wednesday - Midweek Munch, After Supper Swing đēđŊđđŊ;
Thursday - Dyke Night đŠâ¤ī¸đđŠ, Guy Lloyd and Slack City’s Radio Blah Blah đ¸;
Friday - Tarot readings with Crystal đŽ;
Saturday - Just a private party tonight - if you ever want to book us for your event, do email us!
Epic Sunday - Kharis’s Sound Bath final session đĨŖ, The Reggae Roast Experience with live band đ¯đ˛đ, Introduction to DJing workshops (sold out!) đĒŠđ§, Music Open Mic (sign up on the day)đ¤.
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Check out our collaborators for more:
@spin.cycle.brighton @slackcityradio @after_supper_swing @dykenightbrighton @guylloyd @_crystalthewitch_ @kharis.epiphany @caribbeankitchenfood @theactors_kitchen @dkmbevents
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#theactorsbrighton #brightonevents #brightonpubs #whatsonbrighton #gaybrighton