The List July 2013 What’s on across the city in July Visual Arts Addresses and opening times of galleries are given at the end of this publication. 16 March - 18 January 2014 Chilled to the Bone: Ice Age Sussex - Explore Ice Age Sussex and discover how ice has driven our evolution, why we have survived whilst the Neanderthals perished, and what the disappearance of ice from the poles could mean for our survival – Brighton Museum 08 April - 30 September Brighton Sand Sculpture Festival - From April 8th 2013, a new Sand Sculpture Festival will be held at Black Rock Brighton. Visitors can experience the wonder of this magical art and will also have the chance to get involved, £6 adults, £5 conc. £4 children, £15 family tickets – Black Rock 11 May – 08 September Jeff Koons - Brighton Museum & Art Gallery is thrilled to be the venue for an exhibition of work by Jeff Koons, widely regarded as one of the world’s most important living artists – Brighton Museum & Art Gallery 17 May – 17 July Sarah Shaw - The Artists Residence Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of new work by Brighton painter Sarah Shaw – Artist Residence 15 June – 13 October Regency Colour - Regency Colour and Beyond, 1785-1835, is on show from 15 June to 13 October 2013 and includes two display areas and new interpretation exploring Regency understandings of colour and the interior decor of the Royal Pavilion - Royal Pavilion 18 June – 15 September The Camden Town Group - This display celebrates the recent acquisition of eight works by artists of the Camden Town Group, forming part of the collection assembled by Robert Bevan and his second wife Natalie Barclay – Brighton Museum 18 June The Silence in Thunder - Artists tap into thunder, like a conducting rod, and translate it into sounds and images. There’s not just thunder in Philomena’s pictures; but also music, movement, languorous lines, light and colour, darkness and silence, 11am-5pm – New Stein Hotel and Bistro For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 29 June MA Inclusive Arts Practise Degree Show - Students from the MA Inclusive Arts Practice 2013 showcase 9 arts-based action research projects via an arts exhibition and symposium, 10am - 5pm (Mon - Fri) and 10am - 4pm (Sat), Free Entry – University of Brighton Gallery 29 June – 08 July SEQUENCED: MA Digital Media Arts Exhibition – The Digital Media Arts MA group from the University of Brighton is preparing for their Final Exhibition: SEQUENCED, a new showcase of styles, techniques and mediums developed throughout the course, including installations, film, audio and sound art - University of Brighton Gallery, Second Floor 03 – 29 July 2020 Vision Exhibition on Brighton Seafront - 2020 Vision is a nationwide nature photography project aiming to make the case for reconnecting fragmented habitats and show that healthy habits are essential for wildlife and people, Free Entry – Brighton Seafront 06 July – 21 January 2014 Into the Blue - An exploration of the colour blue, using objects drawn from Royal Pavilion and Museum collections. Aimed at 5-11 year olds, exploratory and discovery- led – Hove Museum 06 July – 28 August Resonance at Fabrica – Fabrica’s summer exhibition features the work of British artist Susie MacMurray who has been commissioned to produce a new site-specific installation, Wed-Sat 12-5pm, Sun 2-5pm. free entry – Fabrica 08 – 23 July Second Site at Fabrica - Second Sight is a tour and discussion that explores the exhibition from a multi-sensory perspective, taking sound, touch, smell and taste into the mix to find new revelations in the artwork, 1:30pm, Free Entry – Fabrica 15 July Going to See Culture Together at Fabrica - An event that brings older people together to discover new places, people & art in the city. Led by arts facilitator Jonathan Quarterman. The group will be visiting ‘The Blue Route’, exploring the exhibition through activity & discussion, 2-4pm – Fabrica Theatres and Shows 01 – 06 July Relative Values - Set in the early 1950’s, Relative Values is about the uproarious culture clash between the glittering world of Hollywood and the stiff upper lip of the English aristocracy, 7:45pm, 2:30pm Thurs & Sat mats, £15-£38 – Theatre Royal 01 – 03 July Strictly Confidential - Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe & Ian Waite and written and directed by Craig Revel Horwood! 7:30pm, matinee on Wednesday at 2:30pm, £19.50 - £39.50 – Brighton Centre For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 01 – 06 July The Dance World Cup - Dance World Cup has over 18,000 children around the world aged from 4 to 25 trying to qualify for our final which is held annually. Please see website for ticket prices/events – Brighton Dome 09 – 10 July Romeo & Juliet - For all those who have ever been in love, are in love or will be in love, or just wanting an entertainment with love, laughter, thrills and tragedy, Rainbow Shakespeare are presenting the world's greatest Love Story. Gates 6:30pm, £14/£5 – St Ann’s Well Garden 10 – 11 July Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom - From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA award winning television animation for the first time ever live on stage! Wed - 1pm & 4pm, Thu 10am & 1pm, adults £12.50-£14.50, children £10.50-£12.50 – Theatre Royal 12 July The Dreamboys Fit & Famous Tour - If you’re looking for the very best girls’ night out in the UK, then look no further than these incredible stripping hunks. 7:45pm, £23.50 – Theatre Royal 17 – 20 July Henry VI - Shakespeare’s Globe returns to Theatre Royal Brighton presenting three plays of HENRY VI under their original titles, Check website for performance times, £16.90 - £32.90 22 – 27 July Soul Sister - This new musical features all the classic Tina Turner hits, including What’s Love Got To Do With It, Proud Mary, Private Dancer, River Deep Mountain High and of course Simply The Best., 7:45pm, Thurs & Sat mats, £10- £29.50 – Theatre Royal 29 July – 03 August Birdsong - A mesmerising story of love, courage and sacrifice is now brought to the stage in this critically acclaimed version of Sebastian Faulks’ bestselling novel. In pre- war France, a young Englishman Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate and dangerous affair with the beautiful Isabelle Azaire. As the war breaks out, Stephen must lead his men through the carnage of the Battle of the Somme. Faced with the horror of the war, Stephen clings to the memory of Isabelle as his world explodes around him, 7:45pm, 2:30pm Thurs and Sat mat, £10-£25 – Theatre Royal 31 July – 03 August April in Paris - A hilarious depiction of the English abroad! Bet and Al are ordinary Yorkshire folk who live a quiet life, until Bet wins a ‘Romantic Breaks’ competition in a magazine. The prize, a trip to Paris, is their first experience of life abroad and their troubles with French cuisine, the phrasebook and the Metro are amusingly charming whilst also illuminating the profound effect that their travels have on the way they relate to their life once they have returned home, 7:45pm, £9 – Brighton Little Theatre For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com Guided Walks & Tours Blue Badge Guides: Brighton Revisited - First time in Brighton? Then this is for you. On foot or by coach, this half-day tour can take you from the charm of the 'Lanes' in the heart of the city, to the grandeur of the Regency squares, crescents and palace. Contact us on [email protected] or by phone: +44 (0)7899 847352 Glenda Clarke – Registered Blue Badge tour guide Tel: +44 (0)1273 888596 to arrange a guide. Walks include Secret City, Brighton Past and Present, Offbeat Brighton, Brighton A-Z, Quadrophenia film tour and Mods & Rockers. Only in Brighton - Only in Brighton tour runs most Fridays & Saturdays 7pm, To confirm, check website or ring +44 (0)7954 482112 – Meet Outside Al Duomo Restaurant, next to the Royal Pavilion Shop. Walking Dead Tour - Based on Peter James's first two novels in his Roy Grace series, Dead Simple and Looking Good Dead this walk is a journey through Roy Grace's Brighton, 3-5pm. Saturdays, £10/£8 Cons, Under 5s free. [email protected] or by text to +44 (0)7775 870195. Other Guided Walks and Tours: Brighton City Walks – The Brighton story guided walk is open all year, booking is essential please contact Julian Clapp to enquire or book a tour on 07941256148 Brighton's Extraordinary Mystical Heritage Tour – With comedy, magic, time machines & origami – designed by ‘Brighton Rocks!’ tour company/outdoor group - also offering sunset/night/country pub walks & national tours/events - www.brightonrocks-tours.com – 07855 536510 - Meeting point: Outside Red Roaster Coffee Shop, St James's Street Ghost Walks of the Lanes - Ghost Walk of the Lanes runs for 12 months of the year (excluding Christmas and New Year period) on Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri & Sat at 7:30pm & every day in June, July & August. No need to book – just turn up! – Meet outside Druid’s Head, Brighton Place Kreepy Kemptown Ghost Walks – Brighton’s longest paranormal tour. Nearly 2 hours of true tales to chill your spine! Every Saturday at 7:30pm. http://kreepykemptownghostwalks.webs.com/. Adults £8, children £4, conc. £5 Palmeira Mansions Tour – Every first Sunday of the month - Take a glimpse back at Victorian life in a house tour which reveals the opulence, taste and lifestyle of a nouveau riche gentleman, 11am, £6/£5 – 33 Palmeira Mansions Take a Tour of the Oldest Hotel in Brighton - The First Friday of the month, and every Friday in August, tour takes approximately one hour, The Royal Escape, Smuggling, and Grand Occasions, 6pm, £5 – The Old Ship Hotel For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com Theatre Royal Backstage Tours - Every Saturday, the tour is full of intriguing insights into the history and present day workings of Theatre Royal Brighton, 11:30am, £6 – Theatre Royal Other Events 22 June – 07 July TAKEPART 2013 - The TAKEPART Festival of Sport & Physical Activity is the biggest celebration of its kind in the country.