Latest articles from Chris Spring
REVIEW: Newton Faulkner, De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill - ★★★★
WITH previous albums and tours being focused on what Newton Faulkner can do with a guitar, recording equipment and a huge amount of endeavor, the latest tour had a feel of a musician ready to push away from his roots.
Andreya Triana, The Haunt, Pool Valley, Brighton, Monday, November 16
“Hailing from South-East London” her online profile said, but this was a homecoming for Andreya Triana.
UK Foo Fighters Tribute, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Saturday, November 7
The Foo Fighters have successfully reached a point of super band with recent sell out tours. Their fame also seems to have bred a super tribute-band in the form of the UK Foo Fighters.
The Polyphonic Spree, Concorde 2, Madeira Drive, Brighton, Friday, September 4
The Polyphonic Spree are renowned for their large band size, choir outfits and joyful sound.
S***-Faced Shakespeare, The Warren Main House, St Peters Green North, until Saturday, May 30, call 01273 987516
The premise of this play is simple: take a classic Shakespearean play and get one actor completely trolleyed.
Brighton Festival: Give Me A Reason To Live, The Old Market, Upper Market Street, Hove, until Wednesday, May 20, call 01273 709709
A piece that explores the terrible murder of 70,000 disabled people by the Nazis is never going to be comfortable watching.
Brighton Festival: Ear Trumpet, Queen’s Park, Brighton, Saturday, May 16
Gobbledegook Theatre’s piece was based around a hugely entertaining and intelligent idea. What if the floor we stood on sang?
Brighton Festival: 451, Preston Barracks, Lewes Road, Saturday, May 16
Based on the book Fahrenheit 451, this piece had the ritualistic feel of a firework night.