Five shows to catch in Sussex this week

Brighton Dome, Brighton, Saturday, March 2

With a huge back catalogue of hits, Billy Ocean has most definitely had a storied career.

Songs such as Caribbean Queen and There’ll Be Sad Songs have earned Billy a huge fan base and one that is as loyal as it was in his heyday.

The Trinidad-born singer, raised in London, became one of the most popular R&B and soul singers of the Eighties and his voice still holds up.

At 69 he may not be touring much longer, so be sure to catch Billy Ocean while you can.

Circus of Horrors

The Hawth, Crawley, Monday, March 4

It’s not Halloween, far from it, but Circus of Horrors brings the spooks of October combined with a fantastic rock show – all year round.

With an amazing light show and brilliant music, combined with the feeling of horror and thrills, this is a show unlike any other.

It has often been described as what would happen if Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Due Soleil, except even wilder.

Since its debut at Glastonbury Festival in 1995, Circus of Horrors has gone from strength to strength.

Maisie Peters

Komedia, Brighton, Monday, March 4

A local singer with the world at her feet, Maisie Peters has been making her way up the national music scene with her charming folk-pop songs.

Her debut single, Place We Were Made, went viral in 2017 – when Maisie was just 17 years old – and gained her a following on YouTube.

She has since earned an even bigger following and is ready to play a hometown show at Komedia.

Take the chance to see this up and comer before she gets absolutely huge.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals

Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, Thursday, March 7

The Fun Lovin’ Criminals are a band that have quite an eclectic fanbase, mainly due to

the fact that their music is eclectic.

Covering styles including hip-hop, rock, blues and jazz, the band have earned a solid reputation since their inception in 1993.

Still proving to be wildly popular to this day, the Fun Lovin’ Criminals are bringing their mad music mix to Worthing.

It’s been eight years since their last album so don’t expect new material, this will be a night for the classics

Live at Brighton Dome

Brighton Dome, Brighton, Friday, March 8

For International Women’s Day the Brighton Dome is putting on a star-studded, all female line-up for Live At Brighton Dome.

But don’t misunderstand, this isn’t just a gimmick.

These are five of the UK’s finest stand-up comedians.

Sara Pascoe will headline the night, joined by Lolly Adefope, Sara Barron Felicity Ward and Josie Long.

There will be something for everyone on this varied comedy setlist so there’s no reason not to go.