Brighton's heartbeat — arts, life & culture
Forget London's overpriced cocktail bars and Manchester's cookie-cutter club scene. For pure theatrical brilliance and jaw-dropping entertainment, nowhere in Britain comes close to Brighton's drag and cabaret circuit.
From safety-pinned punks to rainbow-draped Pride celebrants, Brighton has spent decades proving that the best creativity comes from the margins. This is the story of a city that turned rebellion into an art form.
Whilst tourists flock to the seafront, Brighton's most exciting art happens in forgotten corners and converted spaces. We uncover the passionate curators and boundary-pushing artists creating magic in the city's hidden galleries.