The Brighton Fringe has entered its final week of core events, here are some choice picks from the city-wide celebration of all things art.
Jekyll and Hyde: A one-woman show
26-29 October
Heather-Rose Andrews will be performing her much-celebrated one-woman take on Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, Jekyll and Hyde for four nights this week (26-29 October, 20:30-21:30).
The event will take place Street Werks 2, 15-17 Middle Street.
“You must suffer me to go my own dark way…” Stevenson’s classic science-horror is reborn, with award-winning performer Heather-Rose Andrews in the titular role. Class, terror, and hypocrisy in Victorian London, as the search for self collides with the lure of the sensuous, taking its toll on all around Jekyll and Hyde.
“The performance of Heather-Rose Andrews in this one-woman show is what makes the production stand out.” (stagebiz.com for ‘Metamorphosis’)
26 October – 31 November
The neXus 2020 arts exchange is a dynamic collaboration between urbanflo creative and artist Vian Roos in association with Vrystaat Arts Festival (South Africa), Brighton Fringe (UK), Lagos Fringe (Nigeria) and The Brighton Storeroom Gallery (Barbados). The project is supported by Brighton & Hove Pride’s Cultural Development Fund and features the stunning imagery of 25 international artists.
This week you will be able to experience the neXus 2020 exchange at the Attenborough Centre (26 Oct – 21 Nov) and digitally at the Jubilee Library (26 Oct – 13 Nov) and the Afro Hair Academy (26 Oct – 30 Nov)
2Focusing on our global connectivity, neXus presents a series of pop up exhibitions across Brighton alongside several virtual platforms which offer a unique transnational axis for artists to reflect on our humanity – our differences, our shared heritage and the many sensibilities we have in common.”
30 and 31 October
There are but two dates left for Brighton Food Tours, Friday 30 and Saturday 31 October (both 11:00-14:00).
Featuring approximately seven stops – each with tasters – the tour serves to highlight the city’s wonderful culinary culture.
“Join the award-winning ‘Brighton Food Tours’ to get down and dirty with a selection of Brighton’s best independent food producers and street food vendors.
Hear the stories, passions and politics behind their food and, best of all, try some tasty samples. Food equivalent to a light meal.”
Art5 Gallery: Original Art Exhibition 2020
26 October – 1 November
Art5 Gallery is situated in the heart of Brighton and over the past 15 years has established itself as one of Sussex’s leading contemporary galleries. There is one week left to experience its latest exhibition (26 Oct – 1 Nov). The event is free, but tickets must be purchased ahead of time.
“Art5 Gallery represents a diverse selection of national and international artists and showcases an extensive range of original art at affordable prices. Our aim is to make acquiring art an easy and enjoyable experience in a friendly and informal environment.”
Brighton Undercurrent 