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A random 24 hours from the festival

- 19 May 2007

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There were 182 events on at the Brighton Festival Fringe this day.

Explore a selection of them below or click here to view them all on a map, courtesy of Real Brighton.

UnearthedStanmer Park Forge and IronworksTurning PointJack BullRohde Fine Art and PhotographyGorgeous Horses and Wonderful WildlifePosesValentina & Victoria - Finalist for Fringe Visual Arts Prize 2007Spring ExhibitionThe Cathedral-of the-back-streetsJohn SimpsonSalazar Art ExhibitionTours of WW2 School Air Raid ShelterThe Three P'sSculpture TrailArtworksKipling Gardens Guided TourCowley Food FestivalZuma Bar ExhibitionFestival ShowsAfricArtWest African Percussion and Dance WorkshopsFamous Brighton Back PassagesBrighton StationO-ZoneThe Art of CareCity Eco HomeElephant's in SuburbiaIn the White RoomOpen House/StudioOpen DaySausage Fingers ExhibitionMedia DreamsGite A La MerEdi Mandala - Mosaic Fine ArtistFace The MusicChanging minds - Changing spacesFor all Information on Brighton and the FestivalRound and About my ShadowsArt ExpoMake-Up Day/Evening/Special Occasionssee it through our eyesThese Four WallsPAUL - Strange Kind of HeroPeople of Colour ExhibitionJames Dean is Dead (Long Live James Dean!)Alternative Acoustic SongwriterA Touch of NatureSongs My Grandfathers Taught MeKronenbourg Krater Comedy Club (Festival Week3)Lewes Folk Rock FestivalPAUL - Strange Kind of HeroPentopera - CANCELLEDA Feast of Choral MusicWhatever Happened to Lyn RoeA Regency SoireeThe Confessions of Punch and JudyRichard O'Brien's Mephistopheles SmithThe Lady Boys of BangkokKronenbourg Krater Comedy Club (Festival Week3)'In our hands'

19 May 2007 8:00 AM
Unearthed
May-Tyra Tirén

Hilton Metropole Hotel, Living Well Club

Photographs exploring the landscape in and around the Brighton area.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 9:00 AM
Stanmer Park Forge and Ironworks
Rick Delaney

Stanmer Park Forge and Ironworks, Stanmer Park Forge

A working forge set in a beautiful park creating functional sculptural traditional and contemporary ironworks. Small pieces for sale during May. Commission undertaken.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 9:30 AM
Turning Point
Soul Purpose

The Whiteway Centre, Whiteway Lane

A powerful journey of inner discovery, growth and healing, helping you to find freedom from unfulfiling life patterns and behaviours, and to re-awaken a sense of purpose and aliveness.
£395.00, £50 off if you register one month before the start date.
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Jack Bull
www.jackbull.co.uk

Ambassador Hotel, 22-23 New Steine

A premiere of mixed-media abstracts exploring composition and colour through experimental painting. This Brighton based artist's other work includes graphic, digital and photographic art.
Free

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Rohde Fine Art and Photography

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Figurative and impressionistic mixed media contemporary fine art and photography conceived with a sense of fun, colour and drama.
Free

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Gorgeous Horses and Wonderful Wildlife
Gill Kruse-Bustamante

The Painting Pottery Cafe,, 31 North Road

An exhibition of irresistable Arab Horses and wildlife paintings in oil on canvas. Originals and prints for sale, various sizes, all beautiful.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Poses
The Avalon Hotel

Avalon Hotel, 7 Upper Rock Gardens

A series of striking and colourful figurative paintings of heads and bodies expressing attitude, style and ambiguity, transformed and manipulated from their photgraphic source material.
Free

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Valentina & Victoria - Finalist for Fringe Visual Arts Prize 2007
Valentina Gomez & Victoria Wainwright

New Steine Hotel & Bistro, 12a New Steine

Valentina: Artist/Painter 'My work is about making my invisible world visible'. 
Victoria: Artist/Illustrator 'Fusing people and architecture in Brighton' and finalist for this year's Visual Arts Prize. 
Exhibition launch party 5th May 6.30-9.30pm, join us for drinks and nibbles.
Free

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Spring Exhibition
Art at Five

Art At Five Gallery, 5 Bartholomews

A stunning selection of original paintings by newly discovered and established artists. Art at Five is situated in the heart of Brighton's Lanes and exhibits an extensive range of contemporary work at affordable prices.
Free

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
The Cathedral-of the-back-streets
Saint Michael and All Angels Church

St Michael & All Angels Church, Victoria Road

A one-hour guided tour of one of England's thousand best churches. The architecture of Bodley and Burges, with stained glass by Morris and Burne-Jones. 
Cooked breakfast available 9.00 - 11.00am
£3.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
John Simpson
O Contemporary

O Contemporary, 80 Trafalgar Street

Solo show of new work by highly collectable artist John Simpson, whose stunning images comprise influences ranging from contemporary urban to Goya and Redon.
Free
world premiereeuropean premierewheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 10:00 AM
Salazar Art Exhibition
salazarart.co.uk

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Exciting exhibition of selected canvas and print works from local digital artist Roberto Salazar. Modern art drawing upon abstract, cityscape, still-life and pop art themes. See you there!
Free

19 May 2007 10:30 AM
Tours of WW2 School Air Raid Shelter
Friends of Whitehawk Primary School

Whitehawk Primary School, Whitehawk Road

Visit the partly restored World War II air-raid shelter and experience what it must have been like for children living in Whitehawk during the Second World War.
£1.50, £1.20, £0.50, Under 17 Yrs 50 Pence ,Under 4 Yrs Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
The Three P's

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Modernist garden gallery in seafront regency house displaying an eclectic mix of geometric paintings by Philip Denbigh, quirky prints by Roz Crane and stoneware pots by Jeannie Hull.
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Sculpture Trail
Lulu Lock

Sandfold Farm, Common Lane

Imaginative pieces for the outdoors in beautiful woodland setting. Jewellery, bags, ceramics and more. Workshops for children every Sunday and first Bank Holiday Monday. Delicious cakes and tea.
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Artworks
Aardvark

Bakers Bottom, 19 Rochester Street

Come explore unique works of art at Bakers Bottom! Carvings and bronzes, raku sculptures, copper fetishes, T.T.V photography and short film and documentaries by community filmmaker. Plus tea and cakes!
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Kipling Gardens Guided Tour
Rottingdean Preservation Society

Kipling Gardens, The Green

A guided tour of the historical Green Flag award-winning, Kipling Gardens by Rottingdean Preservation Society. Discover the gardens, the Rudyard Kipling connection, enjoy this delightful garden and its history.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Cowley Food Festival
Cowley Cafe

Cowley Club, 12 London Road

A celebration of all things edible, vegan, local, organic and delicious. Stalls, free tasters, talks and demonstrations about food co-operatives, winemaking and more, plus our own Gardeners' Question Time.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Zuma Bar Exhibition
Alex Sadler

Zuma, 108 a

Join us on Friday 11th May for an evening of performers, music and bubbly as we introduce you to the weird and wonderful world of Alex Sadler. Exhibition on throughout the festival.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Festival Shows
INK_D

INK_D, 96 North Rd

Ink_d presents a selection of new work by Dan Baldwin and Trafford Parsons. There will be goodies, surprises and events throughout the festival. For more information visit our website www.ink-d.co.uk
Free
world premiere

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
AfricArt

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Stone sculptures from Zimbabwe. Art and textiles form Nigeria. Large house and garden. Over 100 works on display. Participate or observe workshops in African stonecarving conducted by Zimbabwean sculptors. 01273 565404
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
West African Percussion and Dance Workshops
batafon arts

Brighton Unitarian Church, New Road

Introduction to high energy rhythms of Guinea Conakry. Two separate workshops: West African percussion, then West African dance. Led by Ali Bangoura. All ages and abilities welcome. Drum hire only 01273-605791
£7.00, £5.00, Under 16's £5.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Famous Brighton Back Passages

Meet: Town Hall, Bartholomew's

Explore an intriguing labyrinth of hidden byways, many little known and rarely visited. Best tour of 2005 Festival Fringe award winner.
£5.50

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
Brighton Station
Jackie Marsh-Hobbs

Meet: Brighton Station, under the clock, At the front of the station

Illustrated talk on the history, development and hidden parts of the terminus, followed by a tour of the station site with Southern's permission. Best to book.
£6.00, £5.00

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
O-Zone
Mike Taylor

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Photographs which reflect the air quality around them, promoting a sense of well-being. I believe the art of good photography is spotting a scene and capturing it well.
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
The Art of Care
The Martlets Hospice Hove

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An exposition of art, inspiration and growth by people who have attended the Martlets hospice. Creativity in many media providing morphine for the spirit! 
www.themartlets.org
Free

19 May 2007 11:00 AM
City Eco Home
Eco Hi Solar Ltd

City Eco Home, 15 Deanway

Explore this family home in Hove incorporating solar panels, biodiesel, extra insulation and other energy-saving ideas. Inspirational for all the family in these times of global warming. Please book by calling: 01273 555822  
 
ATTENTION: PLEASE BOOK FOR THIS EVENT.
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Elephant's in Suburbia

The Garage, 4 Founthill Avenue

Gallery in the Garage of abstract paintings by six Thai Elephants alongside portraits of the artists plus other elephants in Thailand produced during the past 6 years by Millie Young.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
In the White Room

Tichborne Studio/Gallery, 18, Tichborne Street

An exhibition of painting, assemblages, prints and photography by Pam Aldridge, Colin Day, Victor Stuart Graham, Howard Jeffs, Chris Lowe and Carol Mandeville.
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Open House/Studio
Goddamn Media

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Pasha du Pont will open her studio to the public showing film and video installation, paintings, textiles and commercial prints.
Free
world premiereeuropean premiere

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Open Day
Moulsecoomb Forest Garden and Wildlife Project

Moulsecoomb Place Allotments, Queensdown school road

Tours on the hour every hour at this delightful hidden organic garden. Freshly cooked food, storytelling, treehouses, environmental art inspired by nature, colour and space - and a compost loo!
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Sausage Fingers Exhibition
Sausage Fingers

Reservoir Pub (The), Howard Rd

Limited edition prints from a collective of three Brighton artists, producing character-based contemporary illustrations.
Free
world premiere

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Media Dreams
Remix Daisy

Remix Daisy, (rear of )Ship Street market, the Old Post office

An insideous intrusion into the mindscape of the viewer, filling the void of a dissipated shared culture with the surface illusion of belonging.
Free
world premiere

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Gite A La Mer
Barr-Lockington-Sweet Talk

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What Happens when house prices force a couple to live in a beach hut? Listen to this hit BBC Radio 4 comedy in the smallest theatre! Audio play. Sponsors: Barratt.
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Edi Mandala - Mosaic Fine Artist
Ostraka Mosaics

Ostraka House, 230 Queens Park Rd

Fresh, original, high quality mosaic art. Edi Mandala creates unique visions of popular performers, land/seascapes & abstract fine art – using contemporary, multi-media formats & styles. Ideal for in/out door installations. Inspiring!
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Face The Music
Artisanna Designs

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'Frame of Mind' is hosting an exhibition of innovative artwork by Anna Morris, founder of Artisanna Designs. On show are affordable, original paintings and digital illustrations inspired by music culture. 
 
ATTENTION: Due to unforseen circumstances this event will no longer be held at Frame of Mind.  
 
Artisanna is now exhibiting as an Open House @ 14, St Aubyns, Hove. Weekends 12 -6 pm and weekdays by appointment. 
 

Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
Changing minds - Changing spaces
Limited Editions

Limited Editions, 8 Arundel Place

We have re-invented our work space!! Alongside our silversmith and unique showroom we now feature ceramics, media arts and a conference/training facility. Come and see what our minds have created.
Free

19 May 2007 12:00 PM
For all Information on Brighton and the Festival
Visit the Visitors Information Centre

Visitors Information Centre, The Royal Pavilion Shop

Brighton & Hove V.I.C provides comprehensive information on the city, covering places to stay, what to see and do, events, restaurants, shops and transport.  
 
A Fringe representative will be available to answer any questions on the Fringe Festival in the V.I.C form 12 - 4 pm every day. 
 
The Visitor Information Centre is located within the Royal Pavilion Shop, 4-5 Pavilion Buildings, right next to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton.  
 
For more information visit: brighton-tourism@brighton-hove.gov.uk or 
www.visitbrighton.com
Free

19 May 2007 12:30 PM
Round and About my Shadows
New Paintings by Kim Noble

Open Studios Gallery, 168 Kings Road Arches

Having had 18 successful solo and group exhibitions in the UK and Europe Noble's work has had considerable coverage in such a short space of time. Kim Noble is the house name for the 14 different artists who cohabit in the one body, having been diagnosed with Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D) 4 years ago. D.I.D is a creative way to cope with trauma where the main personality splits into several parts with dissociative or amnesic barriers between them. A documentary is currently being made of her art.
Free

19 May 2007 1:00 PM
Art Expo

106 bar and brasserie, Hilton Metropole

'Art Expo' - set up through a passion to showcase artists from our vibrant city. Exhibiting a diverse range of mediums, from sketches to paintings, handmade to digital. A festival highlight.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 1:00 PM
Make-Up Day/Evening/Special Occasions
Sylvi Du Sauzay, Make Up Artist

Ascension Church Hall, Westdene, Mill Rise

Learn how to apply your make-up professionally. We will cover day, evening and special occasion make-up. Bring your make-up kits and brushes. Free parking and refreshments. Sylvi@sylvi.co.uk
£40.00, £35.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 2:00 PM
see it through our eyes

Brighton & Hove Foyer, Pelham Street

An extraordinary and uplifting exhibition of work by young people living in temporary supported accommodation. Inspired initially by Brighton’s pier, these works have brought colour and calm to all involved.
Free
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 2:00 PM
These Four Walls
Debut Theatre Company

Marlborough Theatre, 4 Princes St

A young cellist in 1930s' Berlin, Lena hid her Jewish family in her apartment. Now her only hiding place is inside this cupboard… 'lucid, important theatre' **** The Scotsman.
£7.00, £5.00

19 May 2007 2:30 PM
PAUL - Strange Kind of Hero
Good Company Media

St Bartholomew's Church, Ann Street,

PAUL: a journey into light, light so blinding it makes you see. This electrifying Rock Opera features a professional star cast and live band with youth orchestra and mass choirs. 
 
ATTENTION: PLease refer to dates detailed here not in the brochure.
£20.00, £15.00, (£15/£10) 10th (matinee only), 10th, 11th, 18th May (matinee shows)
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 3:00 PM
People of Colour Exhibition

Hanover (The), 242 Queens Park Road

Art exhibition by local artist Emily Kirby. Acrylic on canvas. New collection of work inspired by recent trips to Africa and Brazil.
Free

19 May 2007 3:15 PM
James Dean is Dead (Long Live James Dean!)
Dorothy’s Friends Productions/ White Room Theatre

Cella @ Sanctuary Cafe, 51-55 Brunswick Street East

A look at the legend - the man behind the myth. Public persona and private vices. An explosive exposé!  
 
ATTENTION: There will be no performance @ The Sussex Arts Club on the 7th May.
£8.00, £6.00

19 May 2007 4:00 PM
Alternative Acoustic Songwriter
Daniel Benisty

Ohso Social, 250A Kings Rd Arches

With a rich vocal timbre and an original acoustic guitar style, Daniel Benisty, who performs regularly in London, alternates between original material and covers of Buckley, Hendrix, Beatles, Radiohead. www.myspace.com/danielbenistymusic
Free
world premierewheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 5:00 PM
A Touch of Nature
James Crisp

Momma Cherri's Big House, 2-3 Little East St

A touch of nature is a contemporary photography exhibition by James crisp. Guaranteed to entertain you eyes and wet your taste buds!
Free

19 May 2007 6:30 PM
Songs My Grandfathers Taught Me

St Andrew's Church,, Waterloo Street

A meander through songs, and stories of two professional entertainers of the Victorian and Edwardian eras. A unique entertainment first presented with great success on the Edinburgh Fringe 2006.
£6.50, £5.50, £5.00, 17th May only
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:00 PM
Kronenbourg Krater Comedy Club (Festival Week3)

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St

'The best comedy venue in the South' Chortle.co.uk 2001-2006 
With Dave Fulton, Gordon Southern, Phil Butler & MC Stephen Grant. (Krater reserves the right to alter line-ups) 

£16.00, Friday £12 (£10 concessions) Sunday £9 (£6 concessions)
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:00 PM
Lewes Folk Rock Festival

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk

Lively festival now in its fourth year! Three bands per night. Headliners are Daily Planet (Fri), Circulus (Sat). Bar with real ale plus food. Full line-up and details at www.lewesfolkrock.co.uk
£12.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:30 PM
PAUL - Strange Kind of Hero
Good Company Media

St Bartholomew's Church, Ann Street,

PAUL: a journey into light, light so blinding it makes you see. This electrifying Rock Opera features a professional star cast and live band with youth orchestra and mass choirs. 
 
ATTENTION: PLease refer to dates detailed here not in the brochure.
£20.00, £15.00, (£15/£10) 10th (matinee only), 10th, 11th, 18th May (matinee shows)
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:30 PM
Pentopera - CANCELLED
Tekton Theatre

Friends' Meeting House, Ship Street

A bizarre gallimaufry of delicious operatic delights. 
Parsnips and aliens, treacle and petrol, seagulls and skyscrapers, yak-meat and lust - served up with a delectable dollop of Victorian sodomy. 
 
ATTENTION: TDue to unforseen circumstances this event has had to be CANCELLED. Apologies for any inconvenience.
£7.00, £6.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:30 PM
A Feast of Choral Music
Music at Saint Michael's

St Michael & All Angels Church, Victoria Road

The Abbey Singers perform some glorious sacred choral music. The concert will include well known favourites by Gibbons, Tallis, Byrd, Guerrero, Lassus and Monteverdi and other, lesser-known, musical delights.
£10.00, £7.00
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 7:45 PM
Whatever Happened to Lyn Roe
New Crescent Productions

Sussex Arts Club, 7 Ship Street

The Powerful Story of a Hollywood iconic sex symbol of the 50s' and 60s', exploring the mystery and legend of her life and death. By author, film producer Duncan Hopper.
£12.00, £10.00
world premierewheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 8:00 PM
A Regency Soiree
The Ruskin Ensemble - Piano Trio

Brighton College, Hordern Room, Eastern Road

Evocative, witty and moving. Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Medelssohn with readings from composers' letters and novels and poems by Wordsworth, Blake and Jane Austen. Jane Gomm, Jo Easthope, Clive Williamson.
£10.00, £8.00

19 May 2007 8:00 PM
The Confessions of Punch and Judy
NACL Theatre in coproduction with Nightingale Theatre

The Nightingale Theatre, 29-30 Surrey St

'Best of 2005, TheatreMania NYC'. A devised performance by master performers Tannis Kowalchuk and Ker Wells in Odin-Grotowski tradition. A daring examination of long-term relationships. Director, Raymond Bobgan.
£8.50, £6.50
european premiere

19 May 2007 9:00 PM
Richard O'Brien's Mephistopheles Smith
Janus Theatre Company

Sussex Arts Club, 7 Ship Street

Brothers and Sisters, raise your hands in worship to the Evangelist For Hell, gracing us with hymns and devilish tales of his mission to bring everyone down to Club Inferno 
 
Get 2-4-1 ticket offer for performances on 17th and 20th. Enquire at the box office or on the door.
£9.00, £7.00, 17th and 20th 2-4-1 ticket offer. Enquire at teh Box Office or on teh door.
wheelchair accessible

19 May 2007 9:15 PM
The Lady Boys of Bangkok
Urban Circus Ltd.

Thai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens

A new cabaret sensation - the glitter, the glamour, the fun of Vegas, performed as only the Ladyboys can! Brighton's biggest party is back - 'Divas Las Vegas'.
£19.00, £17.00, £10.00, Concession Price £17 Students £10 No Concessions Thursday, Friday & Saturday
wheelchair accessiblepart of the 2 for 1 Monday promotion

19 May 2007 10:30 PM
Kronenbourg Krater Comedy Club (Festival Week3)

Komedia, 44-47 Gardner St

'The best comedy venue in the South' Chortle.co.uk 2001-2006 
With Dave Fulton, Gordon Southern, Phil Butler & MC Stephen Grant. (Krater reserves the right to alter line-ups) 

£16.00, Friday £12 (£10 concessions) Sunday £9 (£6 concessions)
wheelchair accessible

20 May 2007 Midnight
'In our hands'
Brighton & Hove Arts Commission / Brighton & Hove City in Bloom

St Peter's Church, Church Hall

A giant living sculpture; a human torso emerging from the ground, arm outstretched hold a living tree in the palm of its hand. Work exploring our relationship with nature.
Free
wheelchair accessible

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