New Venture Theatre
Please note all evening performances now start at 7:30pm
Our Current Production
17 to 25 May 2024
In the Studio
Picnic at Hanging Rock
by Tom Wright
directed by Diane Robinson
This production contains Adult Themes, mild violence and is not suitable for children under 12
This Production is Sold Out
On a sweltering hot Valentines Day 1900, in the Macedon region of Australia, 3 Australian schoolgirls and a teacher, on a picnic expedition to the remote Hanging Rock, abscond from their group. They are last seen heading towards the Rock.
In this chilling adaptation of Joan Lindsay’s classic story, 5 female performers struggle to solve the mystery of the missing girls and their teacher, they also tell of the horrific reverberations that their disappearance creates in the community.
An amateur production by arrangement with Nick Hern Books
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Coming Up
NVT Comedy Night
1 June at 7:30pm
in the Studio
This event contains adult humour
Tickets Available Now
Get ready to unleash your laughter at New Venture Theatre’s Comedy Night.
This special event promises an evening overflowing with laughter, featuring a handpicked selection of the most uproarious comedians from Brighton and beyond. Each performer is ready to deliver a knockout comedy set that will have you laughing till you cry, showcasing a mix of classic punchlines, witty observations, and comedic genius.
Including comedians:
Sallyann Fellowes
Leicester Square New Comedian Winner 2023 New Forest New Comedian of the Year Winner 2023; G&B Comedy All Stars Winner 2023; Southport Comedian of the year Runner up 2023
Christian Jegard
BBC New Comedy Awards Regional Finalist 2023; Audience Favourite Musical Comedy Awards 2023; Runner-up Leicester Square New Comedian 2023
Plus:
Harrison Thomas
Dan Jones
James Danielewski
Victoria Melody
Dani Cooper
Sha Wylie
Tristan Wolfe (MC)
The lineup may be subject to change
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Fast Forward Flashback
Gladrags’ 30th Birthday Bash!
Saturday 8th June, 7pm to 12.30am
In the Studio and South Hall
Tickets available here
Experience NVT’s South Hall and Studio Theatre in a whole new way and come ready for live music and entertainment, and 1970s interactive fun, all free with your ticket!
What to Expect:
• Entertainment: take to the dance floor with a live set from funk, soul and blues band Supernatural Things
• Wardrobe of Wonders Photo Booth: strike a pose with a fabulous array of vintage 70s costumes and props to immortalize the night
• High jinks: dive into interactive Game Show antics with Wonky Trolly
• Beauty Salon: get your personalised 70s look with Carol Hart and her team of professional hair and makeup stylists
• Live Auction: grab your chance to win fantastic prizes
• Pop-up Retro Shop: browse our selection of 70s vintage delights
• Soundtrack: indulge in classic & underground vinyl grooves with DJ Dan Kind
• Surprises: be prepared for extras on the night with treats to be won!
Dress Code: creative, colourful, and utterly fabulous! Strut your stuff in bell-bottoms, psychedelic prints, and platform shoes! Channel your inner disco diva or rock star!
Hire 1970s garb from the Gladrags store at 40% discount.
If you don’t know about Gladrags already, it’s where many of the costumes come from in the shows you see at NVT. That’s because it’s our mission to provide sustainable subsidised costume resources to community arts, education and wellbeing endeavours. 100% of the proceeds will go towards our unique charity, which for three magical decades has been igniting imaginations, dressing up dreams, and weaving enchantment where it’s most needed.
More info on our charity and store visits here
More info on Fast Forward Flashback 1970s here