Brighton Festival 7-29 May 2016
Brighton Festival
7th - 29th May 2016
The Brighton Festival is celebrating it's 50th year this year, with guest director Laurie Anderson. Brighton Festival is the biggest annual mixed arts festival in England
There is a wide range of events going on from free events to ticketed events, events which take place for the whole festival to one night only events. Below are a few examples of the events taking place
The Doorways Project, Sound installation exploring homeless culture
7-29th May, Free, Various Locations
Bed, Nomadic street event performed by members of Entelechy's Elders Company
14th & 15th May, Free, George Street, Hove & East Street, Brighton
The Two Gentleman of Verona, Shakespeare's anarchic comedy
25-29 May, £17.50, Brighton Open Air Theatre
A Voyage Around My Bedroom, Performance installation, inspired by the philosophical writings of Xavier de Maistre
16 & 17th May, Free, Jubilee Square & Royal Pavilion Gardens
Music For Dogs, Laurie Anderson's 20min piece designed for the canine ear
10th May, Free but Ticket Required, Brighton Open Air Theatre
Bridget Christie, stand-up show
12th May, £17, Brighton Dome Corn Exchange
The City Reads Book Swap, bring along one book you willing to swap & share your passion
28th May, Free but Limited Capacity, Brighton Dome Founders Room
& many many more
For the rest of the events check out their What's On Page
http://brightonfestival.org/whats_on/
Lots of ways to be involved in the Festival, from the Peacock Poetry Prize with the theme of Celebration, The Children's Parade on 7th May or the Young City Reads 'Big Read' encouraging children to read. You can also take part in the Festival by volunteering, a great opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within a busy arts organisation.
http://brightonfestival.org/about/about_brighton_festival/get_involved_2016/