Performance, Comedy and Dance
Made from Skratch – Supported rehearsal space
Tue 29th October / 3-6pm / Free / Sign up required
Locations: BYC, 94 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AP & Lighthouse Project Space, New England House, Unit D North Level 1, BN1 4GH
Supported rehearsal space to practice sketches, scenes, spoken word, improv, work in progress & all things performance. Use the space & professional support to ready your performance to share as part of Made from Skratch – the open-mic theatre night.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
B.fest & Third Space present: Made From Skratch Open Mic Theatre Night
Wed 30th October / 7-8:30pm / Free / Sign up or grab your ticket on the door
Location: Lighthouse Project Space, New England House, Unit D North Level 1, BN1 4GH
Made From Skratch invites young performers from Brighton & beyond to share their work in a professional fringe theatre: Improv, theatre, devised pieces, new writing, stand-up comedy and spoken word. Polished act or work in progress, a night of all things performance. Reserve your ticket and be part of the audience for this unmissable show. If you’re between 13-20 and think you could to perform, drop us an email or fill in the online form.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Make ’em Laugh or Cry! Theatre workshop With Third Space & Rob McCloskey
Mon 28th October / 7-9pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: BYC, 94 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AP
Make scenes and characters to perform in 2 hours! A theatre and improv workshop, suitable for all levels of experience. Using games, group play and different theatre techniques to create scenes and characters that you might just want to share!
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Let it be a Tale
Tue 29th October / 2:45-4:30pm / Free / Sign up required / Drop in if spaces are available
Location: The Founders Room, Brighton Dome Studio Theatre, New Road BN1 1UG
A sneak preview & taster of ThirdSpace’s new show ‘Let it be a Tale’ coming out in December. Don’t miss this open rehearsal and the chance to meet the cast & directors and see how this award-winning company makes the shows they do.
Let it Be a Tale: A girl is trapped. She calls on Scheherazade, the ancient storyteller, who keeps her hopes alive by sharing folk tales from Ukraine, North and Central Africa, the Middle East, and more. Following sell-out Brighton Festival shows, BAKKHAI and Romeo & Juliet, ThirdSpace presents strange and vibrant stories through comedy, movement, and live music from Best Foot Music.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Dress to Express – Drag Workshop
Tue 29th October / 4-7pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: Lighthouse Project Space, New England House, Unit D North Level 1, BN1 4GH
Drag Kings and Queens step forward! Be supported to find your inner drag queen or King – costumes, make-up, tips & advice to divine your inner diva and bring them to the runway. Supported by professional drag artist Alfie Ordinary & BYC’s very own King of the hill, Mimi Kraft.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Creative Leadership
Tue 29th October / 7-9pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: BYC, 94 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AP
Based on workshops by Theatre Director David Glass, for the United Nations, this is a practical “on your feet” workshop which explores different frameworks and tools for leadership and creativity.
We will explore the principles, games, and exercises for leading creative workshops & supporting creative collaboration. The workshop will offer you a wide range of tools to support you in your own day-to-day activities and in looking to lead groups or workshops for others.
16 + Only.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
B.fest & Third Space present: Play in a Day
Fri 1st November / 10am-7:30pm / Performance @ 7pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: The Actors Theatre, 4 Prince’s St, Kemptown, BN2 1RD
A Play in a Day! Led by Tanushak Marah, Director of Award winning youth theatre company, Third Space, this is exactly what it says – join the company and make a play, in day!
Yes, it is possible! (Last year’s participants said ‘its the most fun I’ve ever had at the theatre’). Calling aspiring actors, music-makers, improvisers, facilitators and producer types.
Ages 13-21, open to all.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Find Your Funny: Stand-up Comedy @ The Komedia 1 day stand-up workshop
Wed 30th October / 3-6pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: The Komedia, 44-47 Gardener Street, BN1 1UN
Learn how to be a stand-up comedian with professional comedians from The Komedia! Build confidence, explore a range of comedy styles and find your funny. Suitable for complete beginners or those that have attended other workshops in the series.
Short performance at the end for those who want to share what they’ve learnt Snacks & drinks provided.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Digital Dance Installation – Project Female – Warrior Women: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE
Thurs 31st October / 6-8pm / Free / Part of the Halloween party event
Location: Lighthouse Project Space, New England House, Unit D North Level 1, BN1 4GH
Come and experience Project females amazing interactive dance projection experience. Created with young people as part of their production Warrior Women: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE.
Poetry & Spoken Word Workshop
Wed 30th October / 3-6pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: BYC, 94 Gloucester Road, BN1 4AP
Join us for an inspiring poetry workshop where words come alive! Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just starting out, this supportive space invites you to explore your creativity, refine your craft, and connect with fellow writers.
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free
Blue Moon Aerial Circus Workshop
Wed 30th October / 2-3pm / Free / Sign up required
Location: Stanley Deason Leisure Centre, 120 Wilson Ave, Brighton BN2 5PB
Want to try aerial silks? Here is your chance, with the fantastic team at Blue Moon Aerial Circus. Wear clothes you can bend and twist in!
Limited spaces – Complete the sign up form to get involved for free