Opera Viva 🎭🇮🇹
A semi-immersive Italian opera experience at Brighton Italian Festival Fringe 2026.
Not your typical opera…
Sit beside the characters, feel the drama unfold just inches away — love, jealousy, secrets.
No pressure. No participation.
Just pure atmosphere.
🎶 Intimate • Playful • Unexpected
Perfect for opera lovers and first-timers
Expect passion, humour… and surprises ✨
Experience Italian Opera like never before
On the 11th May surrounded by the Sea at the Horatio's Bar, almost like Taormina!
Over 20 Opera singers will make make you feel the power of the Opera with a twist! ❤️
Tickets available for only £20 (£18 concession) at
brightonitalianfestival.com
Presented by @bif.brightonitalianfestival
and @simongraypresents is expected to be one of the most wonderful night in Brighton!
Deals on Drinks and a fully loaded bar will also be available.
Steady on, Matron! 👀
The @brightonopenairtheatre 2026 season is revealed this Wednesday, and @simongraypresents is rather tickled to be back in the line-up.
We’ll be bringing something to the stage that’s… well… a little bit cheeky. A touch saucy. The sort of thing that might make a 1950s BBC continuity announcer cough politely and say, “I say…!”
All perfectly respectable of course… but you may want to loosen your tie. 🎭
SAVE THE DATE | Simon Gray Presents... Saucy Songs at Sunset 🫦
Friday 24th July, 19:00
🌈🎶 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁. 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆.
We are thrilled to announce our special guests for 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝟰 — the sensational Actually Gay Men's Chorus
Praised by Scene’s Andrew Kay for their “musical, eclectic, and powerful performances, ranging from show tunes to pop,” the Actuallys bring precision, passion and serious vocal firepower under musical director Samuel James-Cousins.
Reviewing their recent concert at BrightonStMary, Andrew Kay wrote:
“Their ambition is matched by their achievements… they certainly know how to put on a show.”
And of their programme:
“The programme was frosted in shimmering delights, songs we all know and love and arrangements to delight. Sam creates some very special settings and the choir know just how to dish them up.”
Expect soaring harmonies.
Expect dynamic musical storytelling.
Expect moments that genuinely move you.
On Saturday 14th March, over 40 singers will fill St Mary’s Church, Kemptown with the sound of Broadway and West End favourites — all in proud support of Martlets Hospice
𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁.
𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗮 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 — 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁.
🎭 Simon Gray Presents... The Big Broadway Sing 4 - proudly fundraising for Martlets
📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown BrightonStMary
📅 Saturday 14th March 2026 | 7.00pm
💙 Fundraising for Martlets Hospice
🎟 £18 / £16 concessions
👉 buytickets.at/simongraypresents
𝟰𝟬+ 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀.
Join us — and help turn applause into action.
#simongraypresents #bigbroadwaysing4 #brightonlife #actuallygaymenschorus #martletshospice #brightonandhove #brightonarts #musicaltheatre #westendvibes #broadwayinbrighton #choircommunity #supportlocal #fundraiser #kemptown #whatsonbrighton
🇺🇸🎭 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗼𝘂𝗿. 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗔 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳…
On 14th March, over 40 voices will raise the roof of St Mary’s Church for a one-night-only Broadway spectacular — all in proud support of Martlets Hospice.
And adding theatrical wit and sparkle?
✨ 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀: 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 & 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗻 — 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 “𝗵𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗲𝘅𝘂𝗮𝗹” 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀…
Described by Sussex News as “Think Noël Coward meets Ru Paul’s Drag Race with a splash of Victoria Wood,” they bring razor-sharp humour, impeccable comic timing, and just the right amount of fabulous chaos to the evening.
This isn’t just a concert.
It’s soaring harmonies.
It’s showstopping drama.
It’s laughter, heart, and community — all coming together to support local families cared for by Martlets Hospice
🎭 Simon Gray Presents... The Big Broadway Sing 4 - proudly fundraising for Martlets
📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown @brightonstmary
📅 Saturday 14th March 2026 | 7.00pm
💙 Proudly supporting Martlets Hospice
🎟 £18 / £16 concessions
👉 buytickets.at/simongraypresents
𝟰𝟬+ 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝘀. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘀. 𝗕𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀.
𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘧𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘴𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦.
@simongraypresents@pearldeancabaret #brightonlife
🇺🇸🎭 “The heat is on in Saigon…” — and it’s heading to Kemptown.
From the epic emotion of Broadway’s most powerful musicals to the soaring anthems of the West End…
On 14th March, over 40 voices will fill St Mary’s Church for a one-night-only Broadway spectacular — all in support of Martlets Hospice.
This isn’t just a concert.
It’s passion.
It’s drama.
It’s goosebumps.
It’s 40+ singers raising the roof — and raising funds for local families who need Martlets’ care.
If you love big harmonies, big emotion, and musical theatre that hits you right in the heart — this night is for you.
🎭 Big Broadway Sing 4
📍 St Mary’s Church, Kemptown @BrightonStMary
📅 Saturday 14th March 2026 | 7.00pm
💙 Proudly supporting Martlets Hospice
🎟 £18 / £16 concessions
👉 buytickets.at/simongraypresents
One night. 40 voices. Let’s turn applause into action for Martlets.
Promotional imagery reflects the spirit of the concert and does not indicate specific songs included in the programme.
☕✨ 𝗧𝗲𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝘀… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝟰𝟬+ 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗳𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝗳𝗳 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀.
On 𝟭𝟰𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵, Brighton comes together for a 𝟰𝟬-𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿 — one night only — raising vital funds for Martlets Hospice
This isn’t just another concert.
It’s 40+ singers.
Full West End & Broadway energy.
Big harmonies. Big heart.
All in support of local families cared for by Martlets.
If Mary Poppins approves… you probably should be there too.
🎭 Simon Gray Presents... The Big Broadway Sing 4 - proudly fundraising for Martlets
📍 BrightonStMary
📅 Saturday 14th March 2026 | 7.00pm
🎟 Tickets: £18 / £16 concessions
👉 buytickets.at/simongraypresents
𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗼𝗻 — 𝗹𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗦𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆’𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁. 💙
#SimonGraypresents #BigBroadwaySing4 @actuallygmc@pearldeancabaret #brightonevents @martletshospice
SIMON GRAY PRESENTS
THE BIG BROADWAY SING 4
Proudly supporting Martlets Hospice
Saturday 14 March | 7.00pm
St Mary’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton
Following three hugely successful concerts, Simon Gray Presents is delighted to return with
THE BIG BROADWAY SING 4 — the fourth joyful adventure into the worlds of Broadway and West End musical theatre.
Returning to the beautiful St Mary’s Church in Kemptown, this large-scale concert promises an evening filled with joy, magic, and the thrill of voices raised together. Under the musical direction of Simon Gray, a cast of over 40 singers, guest soloists, and the fabulous Actually Gay Men’s Chorus come together to celebrate the power, emotion, and sheer exhilaration of musical theatre in concert.
Warm, uplifting, and packed with ensemble energy, The Big Broadway Sing 4 continues a much-loved Brighton tradition, bringing performers and audiences together for a night of shared passion and unforgettable music — all in support of Martlets Hospice.
Tickets
£18 / £16 concessions
Available online:
👉 https://buytickets.at/simongraypresents
Venue
St Mary’s Church
61 St James’s Street
Brighton & Hove BN2 1PR
Further Information
Simon Gray Presents
📞 07885 833579
✉️ [email protected]
🎄 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! 🎶
A festive moment from the fabulous Karen Orchin as we build towards our Christmas celebration!
📅 Mon 22 Dec | 7:30pm | Hove
✨ 40 singers, 🎤 Barb Jungr , glorious harmonies & seasonal sparkle
🎵 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, Sleigh Ride, Let It Snow + more!
💖 Supporting The Martlets @martletshospice
🎟️ Tickets here 👉 /showtimeproductions
#KarenOrchin #HappyHolidaysShow #SimonGrayPresents #FestiveCheer #martlets
Tickets on Eventbrite
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After the resounding success and overwhelming demand for its return, the Italian Opera Night is back for a magical Christmas edition!
This December, indulge in a truly enchanting festive experience:
✨ 26 superb opera singers performing in the intimate and historic Paganini room – the same venue where the legendary Niccolò Paganini performed in 1831.
Let the power, passion, and elegance of Italian opera warm your heart this Christmas, with a programme featuring beloved Italian classics and a few seasonal surprises.
Treat your ears, elevate your spirit, and start the Christmas celebrations with a night of unforgettable music, culture, and emotion.
🎟️ Limited seats available – this is a one-night-only event not to be missed!
✨ By Popular Request… We’re Back! ✨
Many of you asked us to do it again, and we are thrilled to make it happen! Following our unforgettable Italian Opera event in October, we invite you to the only Italian Opera performance of the Brighton Italian Festival this December – Opera Natale, an enchanting Italian opera Christmas. 🎄🎶
With the festive season upon us, what better way to delight your loved ones than with a magical evening of music? Surprise your dearest with a unique and unforgettable gift: an exquisite night of Italian opera in the historic Paganini Room, Old Ship Hotel.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 23rd December
⏰ Doors open: 6:30 PM | Performance: 7:00 PM – 9:15 PM
✨ 26 extraordinary opera singers performing timeless Italian classics and festive arias.
⚠️ Limited seating – reserve early! Last time seats almost sold out!
🎟️ Grab your tickets now and give the gift of music this Christmas:
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#OperaNatale #BrightonItalianFestival #ItalianOpera #ChristmasInBrighton #LiveMusic #PaganiniRoom
