Join Alexia Lazou, Mistress of Line, on a gentle 90 minute stroll through Brighton, exploring the buildings and places associated with the early life of Brighton-born artist Aubrey Beardsley (1872-1898), famous for his innovative and provocative black and white illustrations. 12-20 Sept, various dates and times. Free but booking essential.
https://aubrey-beardsleys-brighton-tour.eventbrite.co.uk or phone 01273 698278
JUST BECAUSE YOU can’t go out doesn’t mean you can’t go out. Brighton Dome is putting on a series of livestreamed events with authors, actors and podcasters. The livestream events will take place from August to November 2020, with tickets on sale from Brighton Dome’s website. Best-selling American author and LGBTQ+ activist, Armistead Maupin appears in a special event with Sir Ian McKellen (Aug 12, pictured), Graham Norton (Sept 27) and Jay Rayner (Sept 4).
Full event details and tickets from Brighton Dome website https://brightondome.org/whats_on/
THE SEASON OF grey skies, central heating, layers, boots, scarves, the school run, work is now upon us. Fancy something different to brighten November and transport you – without needing a passport? Clowning – an escape from the everyday. An antidote to winter blues. The red nose is the smallest mask in the world providing infinite opportunities to play. Play has numerous benefits for adults including increased creativity, productivity, and feelings of well-being. Continue reading Be a Clown
IT WAS ONE of the hottest days of the year. On the bus coming into Brighton, I already regretted signing up for a writing retreat in town. Doubtless I would end up in an airless room – they’re always airless in my experience – for six hours, pining for the sea and for fresh, if hot, air. But I needed peace and quiet as well as the impetus to write solidly, so – maybe – this was the right course to pursue. Spoiler alert here: Reader, it was. Continue reading The West Hill Writing Retreat
IT BEGAN WHEN a handful of men agreed to pool their families’ fireworks to provide a display for the girls at the orphanage in Eastern Road, Brighton. That was in 1952, and it was the start of the annual display that has been described as the biggest and best firework display on the south coast. It has even been rated by a national newspaper as one of the top ten displays in the country! Continue reading It’s not rocket science! (Well, maybe it is)
The Whistler 