Performance, Poetry, & Dance
Learn how to use your body and voice to change the shape of the world around you.
Project Female Taster Day + Workshops
Saturday 25th October / 2.30-7pm / Taster + Shows free with launch ticket / Sign-up to workshops below
Brighton’s female-first, empowering dance company are bringing their moves to B.fest. With Intro to Commercial Dance workshops at 3-30pm (for years 6, 7, and 8) and 3.45-4.15pm (for years 9, 10, and 11), plus a showcase of their company, don’t miss this chance to meet these incredible young performers. Gain confidence in your body, learn more about Project Female classes, and have fun!
SIGN UP HERE – – 3-3.30 – – 3.45-4.15
Home Away From Home
Saturday 25th October / 7.30-8.30pm / Free with launch ticket / Drop-in
Taking over an entire floor, ThirdSpace Theatre performers will lead you through a new piece devised by them. After another pandemic, children of the infected are crammed into overcrowded, underfunded centres. As the cracks in society grow, so too do the fragile connections these imprisoned young people cling on to fall apart…
Performance Skills, with Vincent Dance Theatre
Tuesday 28th October / 3-4pm (13-15yrs), 4.30pm-5.30pm (16-19yrs) / Free / Sign-up
Join VDT for a playful, performance-inspired workshop based on their award-winning production Virgin Territory, which explores gender stereotypes, identity and the pressures of living life online. Using props, costumes and themes from the show, we’ll move, play, talk and create some quick fire scenes together. We’ll also share a short extract from our digital work to ignite your imagination! No experience needed – just bring yourself and your curiosity. All participants will be awarded a digital badge at the end of the workshop.
SIGN UP HERE – 3-4 – – 4.30-5.30 –
Poetry Writing
Tuesday 28th October / 3-5pm / Free / Sign-up
Join us for an inspiring poetry workshop where words come alive! This supportive space invites you to explore your creativity, refine your craft, and connect with fellow writers.
Poetry Open Mic
Tuesday 28th October / 5-7pm / Free / Sign-up
Whether you’re a seasoned poet or have just started to find your style at our writing workshop, this is a chance to share your work in front of an audience! Book a slot to share or just come along and experience young voices.
Costume Upcycling with ThirdSpace Theatre
Tuesday 28th October / 6-8pm / Free / Sign-up
Bring in second hand clothes to alter and make into costumes. No need to buy off Amazon anymore! It could be for a party, cosplay, a play, Halloween or any other occasion you have to dress up – simple tricks you’ll be able to use time and time again to make your own outfit through basic making skills.
Cycology
Wednesday 29th October / 11-1pm / Free / Sign-up / Hanover Community Centre
A fun workshop about periods! Using physical theatre, games, music, and words, playfully explore your monthly rhythm in a space filled with laughter, curiosity, and respect. Lead by youth theatre director and menstruality leader Gina Kawecka.
Drag Make-up & Photoshoot
Wednesday 29th October / 6-8pm / Free / Sign-up
Drag monarchs step forward! Be supported to find your inner drag persona – costumes, make-up, tips & advice to divine your inner diva. Get your runway snaps in the photoshoot afterwards or just come to practice your skills; either way, this is the space to unlock your true self. Supported by professional drag artist Alarah Matrixx and BYC’s very own Mimi Kraft.
Keeping It Real Acting Workshop
Thursday 30th October / 11-2pm / £5 / Sign-up
An acting workshop, led by Rikki Beadle-Blair MBE and with actors Dior Clarke and Jahrhys Greenidge, that will give you the skills and confidence to deliver an exciting and truthful stage performance. Exploring themes of young identity and self-expression, come and learn from the fantastic company of Loquaciosly Unfiltered fused with Team Angelica.
To sign up, email loquaciously.unfiltered.p@gmail.com
BN1 Arts Dance Taster Session
Thursday 30th Oct / 3-5pm / Free / Sign-up
If you are interested in a career in the creative arts or simply just love to dance, then come and join us for this fun interactive taster sessions led by industry professionals at BYC. Enjoy and afternoon of Jazz and Commercial Dance, led by BN1 Arts, a creative arts college based in central Brighton specialising in Music and Performing Arts.
Between You and Me
Thursday 30th October / 7-8pm / Free / Sign-up
What does it mean to grow up as a young person in a world that is falling apart? And importantly, is it a laughing matter? Between You and Me explores the theme of connection, told through comedy, slapstick, poetry, and movement in a fragmented montage of theatrical antics. A new work in progress solo show performed by Rob McCloskey of Split Hairs Theatre.
Play In A Day with ThirdSpace Theatre
Friday 31st October / 2-6pm / Free / Sign-up
Come and make a play, in a day! Lead by ThirdSpace Theatre, come and learn performance skills and make a play in just a few hours. It’s easier than it sounds! With a short sharing at the end, this is great place to come and try some theatre or just have some fun. Previous attendees have said it’s some of the most fun making theatre they’ve ever had.