Must-see entertainment in Southeast England

  • Komedia Theatre

    Brighton & Hove

    The UK's top comedy venue attracts the best stand-up acts from the English-speaking world. Book well in advance.

  • Chichester Festival Theatre

    Southeast England

    Built in 1962, this somewhat Soviet-looking playhouse has a long and distinguished history. Sir Laurence Olivier was the theatre’s first director, and…

  • The Old Market

    Brighton & Hove

    TOM has emerged as Hove's top venue for alternative theatre, comedy and live music, all performed in front of small crowds seated cafe-style in an…

  • Marlowe Theatre

    Canterbury

    Canterbury’s main theatre attracts popular, fast-selling productions on national tour. Check out that bizarre auditorium, with its dark faux veneers…

  • Tom Thumb Theatre

    Kent

    Around a mile east of the Turner Contemporary along the seafront, in Cliftonville, the Tom Thumb Theatre is, as the name suggests, small – in fact it's…

  • Brighton Dome

    Brighton & Hove

    Once the stables for King George IV’s horses, this art deco complex houses three theatre venues within the Royal Pavilion estate. ABBA famously won the…

  • Theatre Royal

    Brighton & Hove

    Built by decree of the Prince of Wales in 1806, this grand venue hosts musicals, plays and operas.