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January 9 to 17: Single White Female at The Theatre Royal
Coming in the New Year and opening in January is the World Premiere of Single White Female. Kym Marsh and Lisa Faulkner star in this brand-new, razor-sharp psychological thriller, launching in Brighton before touring the UK. Friday, January 9 to Saturday, January 17.
Tickets: ATGTickets.com/Brighton
Address: New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1SD
January 17: Rory Marshall’s Pathetic Little Characters
Following a smash-hit, sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Rory Marshall is bringing his critically acclaimed debut show Pathetic Little Characters to Brighton’s Komedia in January 2026. The hour-long character comedy has been named among the Best-Reviewed Fringe Shows of 2025 by British Comedy Guide, featured in the Observer’s Edinburgh Fringe highlights and included in Time Out’s best comedy picks of the festival.
Tickets: Komedia
Address: 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
Rory Marshall’s Pathetic Little Characters: Q&A
January 19 to 20: Macbeth at The Theatre Royal
Following its acclaimed run, Out of Chaos’ inventive two-handed adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy returns for a strictly limited engagement, praised as “24-carat” by The Guardian. Monday, January 19 to Tuesday, January 20.
Tickets: ATGTickets.com/Brighton
Address: New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1SD
January 27 and 28: Opera at Theatre Royal Brighton
Ellen Kent: The Farewell Tour: Carmen on Tuesday, January 27 and Madama Butterfly on Wednesday, January 28
Opera International Kyiv brings two of the world’s most beloved operas to Brighton’s stage, complete with full orchestra and internationally acclaimed soloists.
Tickets: ATGTickets.com/Brighton
Address: New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1SD
January 28: Get Lost In Music At Lost In The Lanes
On Thursday January 28 from 7pm, Brighton-based singer-songwriter Tabi Gervis brings her dreamy blend of R&B, soul and jazzy pop to a relaxed, atmospheric evening of live music at restaurant Lost In The Lanes. Joined by local artists Ronnie Cutmore and CAS, Tabi headlines a cosy night sponsored by Brighton’s Lost Pier Brewery, complete with great drinks, seasonal food and an antidote to the January blues.
Book a table: Lost In The Lanes
Address: 10 Nile Street, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 1HW
January 30 and 31: Ballet At Theatre Royal Brighton
Varna International Ballet: Cinderella on Thursday, January 29, The Nutcracker on Friday, January 30 and Swan Lake on Saturday, January 31.
Celebrated globally for exceptional artistry and grandeur, Varna Ballet returns with three spellbinding productions perfect for winter escapism.
Tickets: ATGTickets.com/Brighton
Address: New Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1SD
January 31: Slagbomb
Award-winning comedian Esther Manito brings her new stand-up show Slagbomb to Komedia Brighton on January 31 2026 as part of her biggest UK tour yet. Fresh from Live at the Apollo, Esther dives hilariously into the chaos of modern womanhood, parenting, and the gloriously undignified moments in between.
Tickets: See Tickets
Address: 44-47 Gardner St, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 1UN
