Brighton Festival Fringe
Sat 1 May – Sun 23 May
Tickets www.brightonfestivalfringe.org.uk
01273 709709
The world’s third largest fringe festival showcases the talents of hundreds of artists and performers, from top comedy acts to classical music, from family shows to cutting edge theatre and outdoor events at over two hundred different venues. Come and sample the programme at Fringe City (free outdoor festival) on New Road, Brighton every Saturday of the Fringe!
Charleston Festival
Fri 21 – Sun 30 May
www.charleston.org.uk
01323 811 626
For more Books and debate visit the 21st Charleston Festival, near Lewes. From David Dimbleby on British treasures to Andrew O’Hagan on Marilyn Monroe; Alan Bennett on being himself to Carol Ann Duffy on being poet laureate; Philip Pullman on the divine, William Dalrymple on the sacred to Sarah Waters on the supernatural; Bill Bryson at Home to Rose Tremain in France; Shakespeare to Chekhov; and Eliot to Orwell.
Brighton Museum & Art Gallery
From Sickert to Gertler | Modern British Art from Boxted House
From Sickert to Gertler celebrates the lives of Bobby and Natalie Bevan and their remarkable art collection at Boxted House in Essex. Bobby was the son of artists Stanislawa de Karlowska and Hove-born Robert Bevan. Natalie, who famously
modelled for Mark Gertler (amongst others), was a distinguished painter and ceramicist. Their home played an important role in the post-war cultural renaissance. This exhibition reflects the artists who were drawn there: Walter Sickert,
Mark Gertler, Charles Ginner, Robert Bevan, John Nash and more.
Artists Open Houses
With 1,000 exhibiting artists in more than 200 venues, citywide, every weekend throughout the festival, Artists Open Houses offer something for everyone. It’s a great opportunity to look around houses, meet the artists and buy work directly from them. New curated partner festival, HOUSE Gallery, shows contemporary experimental work from leading local artists at 10 venues around
the city. An exhibition of selected work from Open House artists ‘HOUSE Open’ can be seen at The Regency Town House.
The Great Escape
Thu 13 – Sat 15 May
www.escapegreat.com/buytickets
The Great Escape is the leading event in Europe for showcasing new talent from around the world, aimed at ‘export ready’ bands and Industry Professionals. TGE takes place in Brighton, UK every May with a total attendance of over 15,000
people including 5,000 industry professionals. A variety of insightful industry talks, panel debates, targeted networking sessions and key note interviews are run alongside performances from 350+ new local and international artists, themed parties and club nights in over 30 different venues.