Theatre, Physical theatre

The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…

A cult novel by Charles Webb,a classic film starring Dustin Hoffman,a hit of the sixties,now Benjamin's disastrous sexual odyssey is brought to life in a stage adaptation by Terry Johnson. Following their productions of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest last seen at The Komedia,and Faustus the Imaginarium Tanglehead are…

The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.

St John's College presents a disability rights performance which includes live music, poetry, creative movement and drama. The performance has been developed with the involvement and support of Mencap's 'Change Makers' project. Suitable for ages 16+.

Through bold, quirky and captivating performance the four members of Casus bring humanity into circus through a breathtaking and fragile display of skills.

• 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 boy who inspired an iconic masterpiece returns to Venice as a grown man to unravel the mystery behind that chance encounter. A homage to Thomas Mann and Luchino Visconti. Suitable for ages 16+.

Conflux's festival of street arts, physical theatre and circus showcases new work from Scottish and international companies and artists, staged in venues and streets around the city. There's also a range of workshops and masterclasses running alongside.

All your favourite Disney princesses, including Rapunzel, Tiana and Cinderella, star in a magical musical journey icetastic tale.

The Festivals Club will open its doors to the Brighton Festival and Fringe artists, crews and VIPs as an apres-show green room for all the back-door Johnnies, front-door Sallys, the famous and infamous. A club of distinction for ladies and gentlemen, The Festivals Club will have guest cabaret and music stars late into the…

• Directed by: David England
• Written by: Sarah Daniels

Set in South East London, the play revolves around five feisty women working in the stinking pit that is the gutting sheds. Up to their elbows in entrails and trotters for 13 hours a day, the working conditions are merciless, but despite what the foreman thinks, they are the rulers of this bloody realm and masters of…

A summer celebration of otherworldly proportions, welcome to the greatest party ever between heaven and hell. Witness heart-stopping illusions, mind-bending manoeuvres, breathtaking dance moves and thrilling live music from a coterie of highly skilled international performers. A spectacular new production from the…

Fighetta welcomes you to the world of Vesta! A theatrical, darkly comic celebration of humanity, inspired by Italian film-maker Federico Fellini and brought to you by six sordid women. With startling imagery and outrageous behaviour, this playful physical piece features blood, grapes and a wedding (possibly). Suitable for…

Exciting show performed by local youths.

Hidden within a Laboratory three scientists set out to create a machine which can extract thoughts. Combining a raw, energised and wordy playfulness Manic Chord Theatre present a dark comic and physical tale.

An explosive, visceral piece exploring the devastating effects of shame and violence on the human soul. Ajax is driven by jealousy to murder his leaders but tricked by the gods to slaughter animals instead. Theatre Rheo force the spectator to contemplate their perception of violence in our world, using extraordinary…

Theatre Rheo presents a physical theatre two- hander which explores violence in society and is based on the Greek myth.

Disaster in the Arctic. Only the Captain survives. Should he die with his men, or return home? Hero or coward? A gripping play echoing the tales of Shackleton and Franklin. Captivating new writing from a Chichester Festival Theatre Young Playwright. A perfect insight into the mind of a man completely alone, but with the…

A gripping play echoing the tales of Shackleton and Franklin supplying a perfect insight into the mind of a man completely alone, but with the expectations of an Empire upon him.

From the circus company that brought you Wunderkammer and How Like An Angel comes an extraordinary and daring new cabaret show. Enter the deliciously surreal world of Beyond where Rubix cubes and white rabbits meld with jaw-dropping acrobatics as bodies fly and tumble through a curiouser and curiouser universe.

Two brothers take you through side-splitting stereotypical male behaviour and phenomenal dance outbreaks in this energetic award-winning comedy. Winner of the Ovation Award and brought to Brighton as part of the Best of South Africa Showcase. "'The Hangover' meets 'Flashdance'" (Cue Magazine). “Fabulous dancing and…

• Directed by: Kristjan Ingimarsson

"The last time I saw her she had on her blue jacket with the hood…" Close-up puppetry, stunning video design and live music animate The Nightingale’s spaces in this new story of the green in our roots and the blue in our hearts. From the company who brought you sell-out ‘Punched’ and ‘Headcase’.‘a very beautiful and…

Bridge to an Island. Out of the Trunk has unlocked their minds to imagine and explore but how far will your mind go to escape your loneliness? We believe theatre should captivate completely, so come experience beyond thought. Suitable for ages 16+.