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Brighton Sea Life Centre – Reopening Date Announced

Sea Life Brighton - Jellyfish DiscoThe world’s oldest operating aquarium re-opens Sunday, May 13th after a six-month closure and £2 million-plus refurbishment.

The redevelopment of Brighton Sea Life Centre has restored much of its original splendour …just in time to celebrate its 140thRead the rest

Great Brighton Pizza Competition – winner’s pizza at Donatello!

In the run up to the Brighton & Hove Food and Drink Festival’s ‘Spring Harvest’ in April, local primary school pupils were invited to get creative and design a pizza that represents Brighton. Over 600 entries were received with the… Read the rest

Young Critics Review – Brighton Festival’s 26 Letters – Julia Donaldson & Lydia Monks

Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks –6th May 2012 at Brighton Dome

Reviewed by Tilda Cobb, aged 6

“The concert hall of the Dome was full to over-flowing mostly with children. Julia Donaldson came on to the stage with her 2… Read the rest

Review: Rolling on the Floor Laughing (Brighton Fringe)

This innovative mash-up of circus act, projected animation, video and console gaming levels up this Brighton Fringe ‘youth performance’. Performed by young circus artists aged between 14 and 19 who are themselves ‘digital natives’, the 40-minute theatrics weaves very real-world… Read the rest

Review: Lost Props, at Brighton Fringe

Those familiar with Long Nose Puppets – Flyaway Katie, Shoe Baby – will instantly recognize the loveable Lost Props star puppet, Ben, from the much-vaunted Penguin.

When this characterful baby gets lost in the theatre, it’s up to the imaginative… Read the rest

Have you seen this man?

Percy - Samesky Brighton A rather unusual theft occurred at the Brighton Festival Children’s Parade on Saturday when a giant sculpture of a Regency gentleman was stolen. Same Sky, the community arts charity that organise the Brighton Festival Children’s Parade, is requesting for… Read the rest

REVIEW of Bee Detective, at Brighton Festival

The Tin Bath Theatre Company’s “Bee Detective” is a real joy for the target audience (children aged 6+) and good fun for accompanying adults. The play takes place in a tent which has been turned into a beehive themed set,… Read the rest

THE WIGGLES LIVE IN CONCERT

The Wiggles concert live at The Brighton Centre 2012

Original line up to play the Brighton Centre with brand new show

The Wiggles are proud to announce that they will be bringing their live tour back to the UK and Ireland in 2012.  Celebrating the return of original… Read the rest

Vanessa Redgrave to lead Brighton Festival Children’s Parade

Brighton Festival Children's Parade - Same SkyOn Saturday 5th May, Brighton’s streets will come alive with 5,000 young people for the largest children’s event in the UK – Brighton Festival 2012’s Children’s Parade.  World famous actor and activist, Vanessa Redgrave, who is Guest Director of this… Read the rest

The Olympic Torch Relay comes to Brighton & Hove

On Monday 16 July 2012 Brighton & Hove will proudly host the Olympic Flame as it enters the city on Day 59 of the Olympic Torch Relay.

The Torch Relay begins on Saturday 19 May at Lands End, Cornwall. The… Read the rest