Rotunda Theatre Excluded From Brighton Fringe Line-up

Ross Ericson and Michelle Yim, founders of the popular Rotunda Theatre, reveal that they have been uninvited from participating in the upcoming Brighton Fringe due to unspecified “strategic reasons.” After five years of operating their geodesic dome and yurt performance space in Regency Square, the open-access venue will no longer be included in the official Fringe registry.

Ross and Michelle discuss the significant impact of this decision on the dozens of independent theatre companies and performers who rely on their venue’s technical infrastructure. Despite the setback, the team is exploring independent licensing options to run their venue outside the official Fringe program, backed by strong support from local audiences and theatre reviewers.