From the editor: Becoming a culture vulture

This month has been all about the shows. We’ve been reviewing theatre, comedy, music, dance, walking tours… I’ve been educated in the dramatic arts and the workings of the human mind, seen a flashing roller disco cross the road at night en mass and discovered new venues in hidden away spots where I laughed suspiciously hard at stand-up confessing being a vampire fiction fan. Some of it’s been written up by our reviewers (from both sides of the magazine – don’t miss BrightonsFinest’s write-ups of The Great Escape), and some of it will simply be magic memories in my mind.

It’s not all over yet though. With the Brighton Fringe still running shows up to and including this Sunday, I’ve still got a few more experiences to clock up, as well as the smooth transition from Fringe and Festival shows in Brighton to the Edinburgh Fringe preview season. This has already started, but will continue at comedy-loving venues like Komedia, the Caroline of Brunswick, Junkyard Dogs and more around the city play host to big and small names, whittling down their babies (jokes) in the hope of making their dream (acclaimed show) come true.

There’s also an explosion of theatre, opera, and musical theatre happening across the county, as the likes of Chichester, Glyndebourne, and Worthing start their fresh seasons filled with the most remarkable talent and ideas (see p14).

What I’m trying to say is, if your culture-lovin’ spot has been tempted by the recent cornucopia of treats, it doesn’t have to stop now. Keep your diary full and your mind open. Enjoy.

Victoria Nangle
editorial@thelatest.co.uk