A brand new production of the smash hit musical comedy Hairspray arrives in Brighton next month. The production will run at Brighton Theatre Royal from Monday 30 November to Saturday 12 December. The cast includes Tony Maudsley (Benidorm) as Edna Turnblad, Claire Sweeney (Educating Rita, Chicago) as Velma Von Tussle, Peter Duncan (Tumble) as Wilbur … >
BBC One has released the first trailer for Cuffs. Written by Julie Gearey (Prisoners’ Wives, Secret Diary Of A Call Girl), the new “fast-paced contemporary cop show” begins at 8pm on Wednesday 28 October on BBC One. Cuffs stars Amanda Abbington (Sherlock) as DS Jo Moffat alongside Ashley Walters (Top Boy), Peter Sullivan (The Borgias), … >
The first official promotional photos for Cuffs have been released, featuring Sherlock star Amanda Abbington. The new “fast-paced contemporary cop show” begins at 8pm on Wednesday 28 October on BBC One. Alongside Abbington as DS Jo Moffat, the cast includes Ashley Walters (Top Boy), Peter Sullivan (The Borgias), Shaun Dooley (Exile), Paul Ready (Utopia), Eleanor … >
About three seconds. That’s how long it takes from Dara O Briain’s first appearance on stage to his having the audience in his total command. He crams more belly laughs into every ten minutes than other acts might manage in a full sixty minute set, which is even more impressive when you realise he’s on … >
David O’Doherty arrives, as presumably he always has done, seemingly somewhat surprised to see us. The keyboard is at hand, although not used constantly throughout the hour, as he gets distracted by one thought process colliding into another. He warns us, in an entirely casual and low rent way, that he’s getting too big for … >
There’s a very good sketch in the series Big Train in which adoring fans won’t let Ralph McTell escape the shadow of his most famous song. The audience aren’t interested in the new, original stuff, only happy when he’s revisiting old hits. It’s a risk that Frisky & Mannish are acutely aware of – they … >
Priscilla Queen of the Desert returns to Theatre Royal Brighton next month, starring Blue’s Duncan James as Tick. Producer David Ian commented: “I am absolutely thrilled that audiences have demanded more of Priscilla! The reaction the show gets at theatres everywhere is something I’ve never witnessed before – it is truly a party not to … >
Comedian Nish Kumar brings his Long Word, Long Word, Blah Blah Blah… I’m so clever show to Brighton Comedy Festival next month. The show will take place at 7.30pm on 24 October at the Brighton Dome Studio. This year’s Brighton Comedy Festival will feature 70 performances across 16 days at the Dome, Komedia and The Old … >
You’ll have heard of Avenue Q before, of course; the delinquent boozy stepchild of Sesame Street from the co-creator of Book of Mormon. Following five years in London’s West End, this supremely confident production (in Brighton all this week) absolutely nails the energetic perkiness and gawsh-darned American-ness that’s required to make Avenue Q work. One … >
Former Police Sergeant turned stand-up comedian Alfie Moore brings his The Naked Stun show to Brighton Comedy Festival next month. The show will take place at 7.30pm on 23 October at the Brighton Dome Studio Theatre. This year’s Brighton Comedy Festival will feature 70 performances across 16 days at the Dome, Komedia and The Old … >