Bringing innovative outdoor arts to central Brighton and Crawley. This year’s events include exhilarating aerial theatre, a jubilant parade, and 12ft puppets.
Closer To My Dreams by Chad Taylor
Weaving together poetry, rap and hip hop choreography, we follow the brothers as they build friendships and relationships and try to succeed in the face of adversity.
Closer to my Dreams is a playful, heartfelt take on family and friendship, exploring how we respond to the trials and tribulations life throws at us, and knowing when it’s best to hustle or just let go.
Fri 10 May, 12.30pm & 4pm
Sat 11 May, 2.30pm & 6.30pm
World Kiosk by Variable Matter
Sip tea amidst a calming atmosphere, engaging in thought-provoking conversation, encouraging new connections. Enjoy our special edition newspaper and be transported to a place where stories come alive. Connect with the life journeys of what makes people all over the world who they are.
We invite you to find out about your global neighbours in a whole new light.
Thu 16 & Fri 17 May, 11am–7pm
Moulsecoomb Place
Sat 18 & Sun 19 May, 10am–6pm
The Level, Petanque Green
The Journey by Perhaps Contraption
Let’s come together and celebrate the power of community, of daring to build extraordinary things…
Award-winning experimental brass band Perhaps Contraption along with Deaf & BSL poet Zoë McWhinney will be leading the way.
The performance combines an original progressive pop score with Visual Vernacular; a unique blend of physical theatre, signed poetry and mime.
Expect a curious, jubilant parade, replete with intricate rhythms, expressive motions, and a healthy dose of hope.
Sat 18 & Sun 19 May
Gather 10.30am, start 10.40am
Gather 4pm, start 4.10pm
Anchored in Air by Head Over Wheels
This debut show is a mesmerising fusion of circus, dance, spoken text and music, taking audiences on a thrilling journey into the world of flying wheelchairs, integrated audio description, gravity-defying acrobatics, and the captivating challenge of navigating a colossal tower.
Sat 18 May, 12pm & 2.30pm
Sun 19 May, 11.30am & 2pm
Patois by Jeanefer Jean-Charles
British-Caribbean choreographer Jeanefer-Jean Charles MBE tells a story of lost languages, longing and belonging through traditional Caribbean choreography, contemporary dance and an original music score.
Join us on a journey to rediscover hidden voices and identities that are rooted in dialects that are buried within us as we reawaken stories and generations of the past.
Sat 18 & Sun 19 May, 1pm & 3.15pm
i360 East, Brighton Seafront
Ancient Giants by Inspirate
Shanti, a young girl who is fascinated with stories told by her parents and grandparents, imagines a battle between Hanuman and Ravana; a complex struggle between good and evil. The encounter is brought to life by two 12ft puppets as they interact with audiences and make their way to a dramatic final confrontation.
Sat 25 & Sun 26 May*
Gather: 11am*, 1.30pm & 3.30pm
Island Storm by Bureau of Silly Ideas
A fun and action-packed seaside arcade, live on your doorstep.
You will be moved by more than emotions as you help this surviving family rebuild their watery empire.
Expect circus, wet fun, hilarity and stunts as you enter this magical arcade action world.
Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, 12.45pm & 3pm
Queensway Crawley
