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Brighton Fringe

“A 24-carat performance!” Billie Gold wows with Brighton Fringe show, ‘Praise Kink’

Graham Robson May 21, 2024

Brighton-based cabaret star Billie Gold produces a 24-carat performance that storms through her turbulent life in her one-person Brighton Fringe show Praise Kink. On a stage moodily lit by bright red lights, she belts out the song Beggin’ and we know we’re in for a storming hour of truth, honesty, raunchiness and fun. Billie doesn’t […]

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Cabaret

Major fundraiser for iconic the Miss Jason at Legends Brighton this Sunday

Graham Robson May 3, 2024

This Sunday afternoon is a major fundraiser for the iconic Jason Sutton aka Miss Jason who we lost last month. The event, which takes place at Legends Brighton from 3pm, will see a plethora of the country’s top stars perform to ensure Jason receives the send off he deserves. Joining host Davina Sparkle: Allan Jay […]

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Arts

On stage: Drag Ballet, a hot cleaner in marigolds, Princess Diana resurrected and two gay sauna visits

Brian Butler April 3, 2024

Drag ballet, a Hollywood legend in the closet, a hot cleaner in marigolds and two gay sauna visits all feature in my latest round-up of queer shows in Brighton and London Mark Gatiss, the brilliant writer of Sherlock and Dr Who, has put together a series of monologues that chart LGBTQ+ history milestones. Queers, which […]

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Previews

PRAISE KINK: Billie Gold to bring “immersive and viciously entertaining show” to Ironworks Brighton in May

Graham Robson February 20, 2024

Queer performer Billie Gold will be bringing PRAISE KINK to Ironworks Brighton in May. If you haven’t seen Praise Kink before, expect an immersive and viciously entertaining show about identity and self-validation from a lesbian ex sex-worker and now full time drag performer. Praise Kink is a fast, wild and inspiring look at the world […]

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Reviews

REVIEW: Cinderella Re-mixed – the Brighton Alternative Pantomime

Brian Butler January 26, 2024

Welcome back to Brighton’s long-standing alternative pantomime, with a fizzing, high-octane, raucous and filthily funny re-imagining of the Cinderella story. Boasting four top-line drag artists and high-class singing soloists, this show is a joy, going back to basics and the traditional look and feel of the pantomime genre. We’re in Brightonville, where we the audience […]

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Community News

“For the community by the community.” GirlFlix lesbian and queer women dance party to celebrate first birthday and Valentine’s on Friday, February 16

Graham Robson January 17, 2024

GirlFlix, a lesbian and queer women dance party, which has been bringing together self-identifying women since February 2023, is to celebrate its first birthday and Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 16 at Melon in Worthing. The Valentine’s and first birthday party will have five iconic DJs and a live singer: DJ S2K spinning funky tunes […]

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Arts

Cinderella Remixed: Brighton’s alternative panto boasts cast made up of cream of Brighton’s queer scene

Brian Butler January 3, 2024

Brian Butler gets ready for drag stars, solo singers and boy dancers

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Pride

Brighton & Hove gears up for brash, beautiful and brilliant Pride 2023

Graham Robson July 24, 2023

Brash, beautiful and brilliant, Brighton & Hove Pride returns for another year in August! Main events are back and better than ever for 2023, including: FABULOSO In The Park, a two-day official fundraiser event for the Brighton Rainbow Fund at Brighton’s Preston Park on Saturday, August 5 and Saturday, August 6 featuring Black Eyed Peas, STEPS, Zara Larsson, Mae Muller, Melanie C, Louise and more.

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Arts

Drag and cabaret royalty take over Ironworks Studios with Vada Cabaret

Graham Robson March 18, 2022

Features performances from Miss Jason – UK drag queen and everyone’s favourite pantomime dame; Kara Van Park – all round entertainer who’s all about the bass; Ophelia Payne – big hair, big personality; and host, vocal powerhouse Billie Gold.

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