Stage: Empirical Emporium

New season of top entertainment from Brighton’s impressive new theatre

Emporium may be amongst the new kids on the block but so far they have been a theatrical force to be reckoned with. Already clocking up a stunning record of top reviews for their own and co-produced output they are now planning well into the future and have announced a solid programmes for both kids and adults alike.
This autumn my top picks are the following:

Dial ‘M’ for Murder
Co produced by Talking Scarlet and Emporium….
Tony Wendice has married his wife, Margot, for her money and now plans to murder her for the same reason. He arranges the perfect murder. He blackmails a scoundrel he used to know into strangling her for a fee of one thousand pounds, and arranges a brilliant alibi for himself. This taught thriller from Frederick Knott was also made into a classic movie by none other than Alfred HItchcock. This exciting melodrama has had a highly successful run on Broadway and on tour with great reviews. “…original and remarkably good theatre – quiet in style but tingling with excitement underneath.” – NY Times.
“It’s a holiday for the whodunit fans, and, as such, it couldn’t be more welcome.” – NY Herald – Tribune.
Talking Scarlet presented What The Butler Saw at Emporium in April starring Brian Capron and Jenny Funnell, receiving outstanding reviews. The company are currently touring Stone Cold Murder, The End of The Affair and Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders.
October 28th to November 21st
7:45pm Tuesday – Saturday
2pm Saturdays & Sundays

May-We-Go-Round?
Uncompromising yet utterly accessible, May-we-go-round? is a collision of fiercely energetic dance & comedic theatre taking audiences on the bittersweet ride of romance.
A provocative, playful and gritty insight into our romantic disillusionment; it swings wildly between hilarious truths and intimate vulnerability. Chess recently discovered her diary from the age of 10, devoted entirely to the detailed records of her many loves. Years later, the ones we lust after still take a disproportionately large chunk of our talking time and mental space (even if we don’t like to admit it!). We find ourselves on the jangly merry go round of romance. We are enthralled by romantic experiences yet flummoxed and irritated by the whole charade. Are we enjoying it? Yes. Does it make sense? No. But, round and round we go…’.
May-We-Go-Round? is the company’s first work, and was supported by Arts Council England and South East Dance. After winning the The Pebble Trust Brighton Fringe Award in December, they completed a five-night sell out at Emporium Theatre as part of Brighton Fringe. They were shortlisted for the Audience Choice Award and won the Fringe Review Award for Outstanding Theatre and South East Dance’s Space to Dance Award.
6-10 October, 8pm Tkts: £10-12.00

Once Upon A Wonderland
Once Upon A Wonderland is a magical evening of musical fun. Join the talented cast as they conjure up swashbuckling pirates, giant storms and more! With limitless possibilities let your imagination take flight! This 5 star award winning show, now in its third incarnation and it finally arrives in Brighton at Emporium. An eclectic mix of songs and dance from classic and contemporary West End and Broadway musicals, featuring a cast of enormously talented singers, dancers and musicians.
Shows featured include: Big Fish, Kiss Me Kate, Bombshell, Pippin, Carousel, Nine, Side Show and many more. Produced by Chocolate Box Theatre and Music Theatre 2000, who brought the very impressive production of Into The Woods to Emporium in 2014.
October 13-18
13th-17th at 7:45pm
17th and 18th at 2pm, £18-20
Emporium Theatre
88 London Road • Brighton • UK
tickets@emporiumbrighton.com
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