For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 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 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 September – 02 November All Things Brighton Beautiful - All Things Brighton Beautiful is a mixed media exhibition with lots of different and exciting work. 10.30am - 6.30pm, Sun 11am - 6pm, free entry to view the exhibition – Painting Pottery Café 11 October – 02 December Jan Švankmajer: The Inner Life of Objects - Prolific across the arts, Jan Švankmajer is best known for the dark, surreal visions and macabre comedy of his films, check gallery for opening times, free entry – University of Brighton Gallery 12 October – 09 March 2014 Subversive Design - From high fashion to high street consumerism, cheeky ceramics to controversial chairs, provocative lamps to ‘rubbish’ jewellery, this major exhibition subverts your preconceptions and challenges your relationship with objects you use on a daily basis. Subversive Design explores how designers, makers and manufacturers react to the world around them, playing with form, function and materials to create objects that provoke and amuse. The exhibition includes work by a wide range of designers and makers, including Alexander McQueen, David Shrigley, Studio Job, Philippe Starck, Grayson Perry, Richard Slee, Campana Brothers, Vivienne Westwood and Leigh Bowery – Brighton Museum 18 October – 17 November Eelus ‘Hoorshow’ Exhibition – A show featuring stunning 3D papercuts and limited edition prints inspired by horror imagery from the silver-screen, pulp comics and classic literature, 10am, (Midday on Sundays) free entry – Ink_d Gallery For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 02 November – 03 March 2014 Turner in Brighton - An exhibition in the Prince Regent Gallery, Royal Pavilion centred on our recent acquisition of J M W Turner’s watercolour Brighthelmston, Sussex (1824). Brighthelmston, Sussex captures a significant era in Brighton’s history as a seaside resort, and was for many years known only through an engraving by George Cooke published in Picturesque Views on the Southern Coast of England (1825). The original work remained effectively out of sight in private ownership for over 100 years. In January 2012 Brighthelmston, Sussex was put up for auction, and the Royal Pavilion & Museums successfully acquired it, with funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund and the Art Fund – Royal Pavilion 30 October – 10 November Making It 2013 – Made locally – Sold globally. Showcase and shop – Gallery 40 Theatres and Shows 01 – 16 November Emporiumacabre – Following in the tradition of the notorious Grand Guignol Emporium's resident repertory company present a theatrical anthology of things that go bump in the night and lurk under beds to set your pulse, and imagination, racing. 7:45pm, £15 – Emporium Theatre 01 – 09 November The God of Carnage – A playground altercation brings together two sets of parents to resolve the matter. As the meeting progresses, and the rum flows, tensions emerge and the gloves come off, leaving the couples with more than just their personal principles in tatters. Yasmina Reza is an expert analyst of social hypocrisy; and her one act play, in Christopher Hampton's witty translation, starts out as a knowingly funny account of two couples tiptoeing around their mutual dislike until private matters become public, 7:45pm, £7-£10 – New Venture Theatre 04 – 09 November Our House - Inspired by the music of Madness, this raucous musical comedy is an uplifting tale of life and love, heartbreak and hilarity, good and bad, set in London's famous Camden Town in the mid 80’s. It's Joe Casey's 16th birthday and tonight's the night he's treating his girlfriend Sarah to an evening in a brand new luxury apartment - only problem is he has to break in! When the police turn up Joe has to decide - run away, or face the music - a choice that will set the course of his life, and his love, forever, Mon-Thu & Sat 7:45pm, Fri 5:30pm & 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm, £10-£27.50 – Theatre Royal 11 – 16 November The Butterfly Lion - From the award winning writer of WarHorse comes this inspiring tale of enduring friendship starring one of Britain's leading actresses Gwen Taylor, much loved for TV roles in Duty Free, Barbara and most recently Coronation Street. For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 4rom the African veld to the battlefields of First World War France, follow the adventures of Bertie and the White Lion as they strive to find sanctuary amongst devastating adversity. 7:45pm, Thu & Sat mats 2:30pm, £10-£25 – Theatre Royal 18 – 23 November Kindertransport - In Germany, in 1939, as the clouds of war thicken, a desperate mother forces her nine year old daughter Eva onto a train, sending her out of danger and into the arms of strangers. In England, decades later, a reluctant mother prepares for the departure of her grown up daughter Faith, as she cuts the ties of childhood. Then a chance discovery opens an unhealed wound and a long buried secret is revealed. The bittersweet experience of every parent as they try to teach their child to survive alone, unties these women across the decades. In the nine months before the outbreak of World War II, the Kindertransport ferried nearly 10,000, mainly Jewish children from Germany and Austria to safety. Many would never see their parents again. In the year that marks the 75th anniversary of the Kindertransport, this is a timely and unmissable story of love and loss, past and present and hope for the future. 7:45pm, Thu & Sat mats 2:30pm, £10- £25 – Theatre Royal 21 – 30 November Cinders - Full of colourful characters, thrilling theatrical effects and sumptuous costumes Cinders is the perfect escape from the winter weather for all the family, 2pm & 7pm, £13 – The Emporium 27 November – 01 December BGT Youth presents: Les Misérables School Edition - Following the rip roaring success of their stunning staging of Miss Saigon earlier in the year, the hugely talented BTG Youth return to the Brighton Dome with the astounding Les Misérables, See website for performance details www.brightondome.org – Brighton Dome 29 – 30 November W e’re Going on a Bear Hunt - A family set off on an expedition – run down the grassy bank, squelch over the oozy mud, stumble into the dark forest, then peer into a cave… what will they find? Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s adventure to life in a new puppetry production directed by Artistic Director Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by singer songwriter Barb Jungr. Age 2–6, 10.30am, 12.30pm & 3pm, child £5, adult, £7, family £22 – Brighton Dome Guided W alks & 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 The Royal Pavilion. Contact us on [email protected] or by phone: +44 (0)7899 847352 For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com 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. W alking 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 W alks and Tours: Brighton City W alks – 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 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 W alks 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 W alks – 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 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 For all things Brighton: www.visitbrighton.com Other Events 14 October – 03 November Shark W eek at The Sea Life Centre - Proudly supporting the Shark Alliance’s ‘European Shark Week’ and the Shark Trust, Brighton Sea Life centre will present a range of exciting, interactive family activities to raise awareness about the plight of sharks.