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Theatre Royal
Brighton's grand old theatre for panto and touring shows
6.7/10
Local score
No. 8 of 25 places to visit on r/brighton, from 26 locals across 23 threads.
81% would send a mate. Still recommended in 2026.
Locals point people here for panto (a recurring favourite), touring shows and backstage tours, usually mentioned alongside the Dome and Komedia as the go-to for a night of theatre or comedy. A couple of commenters note the schedule can be quiet at times, so it's worth checking what's on before you go.
- Go for
- A panto or touring show night out
- Heads up
- Sometimes not much on, check listings first
What locals say
…and visit she doesn't regret it. Before the baby we did a lot more drinking/eating out, there's a really solid selection of restaurants. Some great gigs at Chalk, Concorde 2, Dome, Brighton Centre...then there's bigger outside gigs on the Beach and in various parks around. Theatre Royal has some good stuff, a few good comedy clubs....we've never got bored. Obviously it's not a cheap place, so some of this is going to depend on your personal circumstances, it can be a little depressing in the winter when it feels like it's the 100th day of drizzle in a row...but honestly I can't…
Panto at the Theatre Royal is always fun , Christmas Shopping, Chestnuts, ice skating , roast dinners . Holiday on ice might be fun if you take some L S D . Usual Brighton stuff really , hope you have a great time . Bom Banes is a great laugh too…
Always some good shows at the local theatres too. The Dome, Brighton Centre and Theatre…
Obviously a lot depends on when you're coming down (soon, I'm guessing), how long for, and what your budget is. Theatre-wise, I personally think there's a bit of a cultural hole in Brighton for bigger productions. Nothing at the Theatre Royal ever really appeals. But consider looking at smaller independent things around town. The indie arts scene is where Brighton really flourishes, obviously. The Lanes and North Laine areas are going to be a central part of your visit, I'm sure. There's so much there and, if you're coming in the next…
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