Exciting times lie ahead for the biggest and best production company in Brighton (in my opinion) as they upscale to a bigger and better venue.
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| ~ Otherplace Productions ~ |
Providing a platform for new and emerging talent throughout the year they play a key role in May during Brighton Fringe where they were responsible for a third of the shows programmed last year.
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| ~ Otherplace Productions, The Warren ~ |
Ranging from theatre, music and comedy to puppetry they provide an amazing supportive network. I'm a big fan, not only because I've seen so many great performances produced by them but also because I'm so impressed by what this not-for-profit organisation has achieved. In particular the time, effort and enthusiasm Producer James Turnbull and Artistic Director Nicola Haydn have put into their company while working full-time, I think deserves a lot of credit.
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| ~ Otherplace Productions ~ |
So to celebrate their new venue, to be known as Otherplace at The Basement and coincidentally their tenth birthday they will be having a party on 10th January 2015. Called
Otherplace’s 10th BIRTHDAY THING the night will feature music from Peanut Albinos and a whole host of guests and past performers. Doors open at 7:15 pm, Starts at 8 pm, £5 entry.
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| ~ Otherplace Productions ~ |
Their new venue the Basement is located at 24 Kensington Street, in the centre of Brighton and offers two unique spaces. Their new year programme features local and national theatre, as well as comedy and music. Their aim is to make live performance accessible and affordable, providing entertainment with a broad appeal and in the process creating a social activity for everyone can enjoy. Look out for Jacko Hooper who supported James Blunt at The Brighton Centre in November and the multi-instrumentalist super-talented Fiddes Smith. Combining beautiful melodies with heart-felt lyrics catch them at the Basement's intimate setting on 24 January 2015.
In the past Otherplace Productions have won many awards including Best Venue at the Brighton Fringe and Festival Awards three times. Other awards include The Chortle Award for Best Comedy Venue in the South (2010), Best Venue 2007 and 2008 Brighton Fringe Awards. It has hosted acts including comedians Daniel Kitson, Sarah Millican and Tim Key, award-winning theatre company Theatre Ad Infinitum and playwright Edward Bond. In 2012, The company launched a new temporary site and venue for Brighton Fringe called The Warren. The Warren site consists of a 160 seat main house, 49 seat studio and a 150 seat church space, all located around a beautiful garden bar and festival environment.
