We’re pleased to announce our summer/autumn schedule of events. After such a successful and full spring/summer we needed a little break, but now we’re back with a completely different flavour. During the Brighton Festival Fringe we hosted a number of different shows, including comedy, magic and authors. The staff played a huge role in making this a successful Fringe, with many of the shows selling out. Buoyed up and excited with that under our belts, now on with the new.
Brighton Toy and Model Museum is now working closely with
Folk Room, a part of
Folk Room Records, hosting many of their signings’ live events in our upper arch. The space is perfect for unplugged folk as it is so intimate, and the acoustics so rich that many previous performers have commented on what a great place to play it is.
All the information on the performances from August through to November can be found on our
Facebook Events Page, but for quick reference they are:
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August 24,
Jess Morgan
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September 7,
Jimmy Aldridge & Sid Goldsmith
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September 22,
Ewan McLennan
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October 6,
Emily Mae Winters
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November 9,
Mairearad & Anna
Folk Room have done so much it’s been incredible. It’s a privilege to work with people who have such commitment and dedication to folk music.
Heritage Open Day
As well as these fantastic gigs, we’re also putting on several other events which should be of interest to all, not just those who are folk fans. Firstly we’re putting on anther
Heritage Open Day on September 15 where you will be able to take a guided tour around the museum by people who know much more about the building and its history than just its toys. You can find out about the building’s history as a stables and depot for Bass Breweries, how it was bought two and a half decades ago by our founder Chris Littledale and converted into the museum as it is now. And of course you’ll find out about our favourite pieces in the collections. Tours will take place at 5.45pm 6.15pm and 6.45pm
Brighton Science Festival
If heritage were to have an opposite, it would surely be looking into the future, and that’s exactly what he try to do when we host
Brighton Science Festival’s 'Kids In Science' events. This spring we had an absolutely fantastic time with our
balloon car races and making moving images. With that in mind, we’re especially keen to open our door yet again to the kids, and their parents, who make this such a great event. Brighton Science Festival exists to show that the sciences can be fun, and make up every part of our lives, rather than being the preserve of the chemistry or physics laboratory. This autumn's Kids in Science events will take place on October 22, with a 'Kinetic Carousel's' theme.
Two Halves of Guinness
And Last, but far from least, we have the intimate portrayal of Sir Alec Guinness in
Two Halves of Guinness, a one man show by Trevor Littledale. The play looks, from his own point of view, at the career of Alec Guinness shortly after the release of Star Wars. He worried that this blockbuster might define his career, leaving his performances in films such as The Bridge on the River Kwai, The Man in the White Suit, and Kind Hearts and Coronets forgotten.
For all booking details visit our
Facebook events page or call us on 01273 749494 for further details.
