A NEW theatre has confirmed a much-loved comedic writer and performer as its artistic director.

The Rialto Theatre has formally announced that that The Treason Show’s founder and director Mark Brailsford will be the artistic director.

Brighton’s newest drama venue, in Dyke Road, Brighton, created by Pretty Villain Theatre Company producer Roger Kay, opened earlier this month and will be the new home of both The Treason Show and Pretty Villain.

The Treason Show will be performing its Christmas Special, That Was The Year That Was, at the Brighton Dome from December 27 to 31.