Afternoon events

Big Wooden Horse presents a production full of fun, feathers and plenty of audience participation, adapted from the book by children's writer, Mo Willems (Sesame Street).

He is renowned as one of the finest artists of the Renaissance – but Leonardo da Vinci was also one of the greatest anatomists the world has ever seen. Leonardo da Vinci: The Mechanics of Man explores the artist’s groundbreaking work in anatomy. His studies of the human body are presented alongside state-of-the-art modern…

A showcase of jazz featuring White Mink vs Peppermint Candy on Friday, performances on Saturday from Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Chic, Michael Kiwanuka, Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper Experiment and Courtney Pine and Jools Holland, Esperanza Spalding, Melody Gardot, Brand New Heavies, Branford Marsalis…

Music since recording is a new art form, which bears only as much resemblance to traditional, performed music as cinema does to theatre. What are the special characteristics of this new art? How did it evolve? Where might it be going? Brian Eno shares his thoughts.

• Written by: Simon Brett

Simon Brett's unique comedy thriller which entertains the audience with its wickedly clever mix of eccentric characters, complex plot twists and gentle humour.

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

• Written by: Sonya Young

A modernisation of Alice In Wonderland written by Sonya Young and her father Duncan Shaw.

A production of the ever-popular musical about an orphan adopted by a stony hearted millionaire who she wins over.

• Written by: Christopher Moore

A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.

• Directed by: Richard Lewis
• Written by: Mani Svavarsson (music)

Richard Lewis's adaptation of the award-winning television animation set in a miniature world of fairies, elves and insects. The production features original music by Mani Svavarsson, with original lyrics by Matt Lewis.

Larger than life tribute to Queen, featuring all the beloved hits.

Poets Murray Lachlan Young & Clare Pollard explore the bizarre lives and stranger works of fantasy author Lewis Carroll; literary nonsense artist, author and poet Edward Lear and the lesser-known James Taylor, the proto-surrealist of the 16th century. Guests are encouraged to share their own nonsensical ponderings…

Drawing classes with experienced tutors from the Edinburgh Drawing School.

Winnie McGoogan from Mrs Brown's Boys. Eilish O'Carroll tells her own life story with unflinching honesty and humour in this award-winning play. ‘Heart-warming, funny and thought-provoking … a tour de force.’ (Cork Echo). Book early!

Resident DJs play funk and soul records.

The band from South Wales plays rockabilly.

Soulful jazz from the singer and pianist.

• Written by: Alan Ayckbourn

A battle between Sylvie and Celia over who's going to play Boudicca at the forthcoming village fete forces Toby to make a life-changing choice between love and art in this tender, savage and very, very funny play. A Mercury Theatre Made In Colchester Production.

• Directed by: Ailin Conant
• Written by: John Milton (book)

A mixture of physical theatre with almost all the original text is presented in this site-specific adaptation, from Fourth Monkey Theatre, of John Milton's poem-narrative, about the battle between good and evil. Contains brief adult nudity, not suitable for ages below 16.

The opening of the exhibition Staple Matter, in which Kjersti Sletteland and Despina Nissiriou explore the secrets of this building, creating site-specific work that enters a playful dialogue with Patriothall's structure and history.

• Written by: Eric Chappell

ITV's top comedy of all time comes to the stage in a brand-new production from the Comedy Theatre Company.