{"id":53756,"date":"2026-09-03T11:17:31","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:17:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/brighton-hove\/?p=53756"},"modified":"2026-09-03T11:23:18","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:23:18","slug":"brighton-domes-family-autumn-season-offers-immersive-storytelling-interactive-events-and-quality-performances-for-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thefamilygrapevine.co.uk\/brighton-hove\/2026\/09\/03\/brighton-domes-family-autumn-season-offers-immersive-storytelling-interactive-events-and-quality-performances-for-all-ages\/","title":{"rendered":"Brighton Dome\u2019s\u00a0family autumn season\u00a0offers\u00a0immersive storytelling,\u00a0interactive\u00a0events\u00a0and quality performances\u00a0for all ages"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"53756\" class=\"elementor elementor-53756\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-65def46c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"65def46c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa6fcf8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa6fcf8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Across the October half term, East Sussex company Slot Machine Theatre present\u00a0<em>Your Toys<\/em>, a puppetry show that takes children\u2019s toys on an adventure\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Interactive\u00a0shows\u00a0bring\u00a0much-loved TV characters\u00a0and\u00a0familiar fables\u00a0to life on stage<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Brighton Dome Comedy Festival\u00a0offers\u00a0family-friendly\u00a0stand up\u00a0shows and free workshops\u00a0for older children<\/strong><\/span><\/li><li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Festive\u00a0film screenings,\u00a0showstopping circus and\u00a0singalongs\u00a0for all ages\u00a0take place throughout the\u00a0Christmas\u00a0holidays<\/strong><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This autumn,\u00a0Brighton Dome\u00a0offers fun,\u00a0engaging\u00a0and\u00a0interactive\u00a0events for all\u00a0the family, from\u00a0immersive\u00a0stage shows to\u00a0creative\u00a0craft workshops and laugh-out-loud comedy.\u00a0There\u00a0are\u00a0performances\u00a0and\u00a0workshops from local artists,\u00a0including\u00a0Lewes-based\u00a0company\u00a0<strong>Slot Machine Theatre<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0Brighton-based artist\u00a0<strong>Laura Halliwell<\/strong>,\u00a0alongside\u00a0international\u00a0circus\u00a0and beloved children\u2019s characters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kicking\u00a0off the season\u00a0on\u00a012 September, Brighton Dome Concert Hall\u00a0hosts\u00a0the\u00a0stage version of beloved\u00a0CBeebies\u00a0TV show\u00a0<strong><em>In the Night Garden<\/em><\/strong>, suitable for children of all ages.\u00a0Fan-favourite characters\u00a0including\u00a0Igglepiggle,\u00a0Upsy\u00a0Daisy\u00a0and\u00a0Makka Pakka\u00a0will be brought to life with full-size costumes, magical puppets and enchanting music\u00a0and there will be\u00a0a very special\u00a0visit from a flying Pinky Ponk.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Across\u00a0October half term, Lewes-based company\u00a0<strong>Slot Machine Theatre<em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>brings\u00a0<strong><em>Your Toys<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0to the Studio Theatre\u00a0for\u00a0ten performances\u00a0(28 Oct\u20131 Nov).\u00a0A\u00a0joyful puppetry\u00a0show\u00a0for ages 4\u20139 that\u00a0explores\u00a0the power of play,\u00a0children are invited to bring their own toys from home\u00a0to\u00a0become part\u00a0of\u00a0an\u00a0adventure\u00a0packed with music, belly laughs and plenty of surprises.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Also\u00a0during half term: returning for its third year,\u00a0<strong>Brighton Dome Comedy Festival<\/strong>\u00a0offers a range of family-friendly shows and stand up.\u00a0Comic duo\u00a0<strong>Shelf<\/strong>\u00a0return to Brighton Dome Studio Theatre with music and sketch\u00a0comedy\u00a0in\u00a0<strong><em>The Kids Show 2<\/em><\/strong><em>\u00a0<\/em>(24 Oct, ages 6+). Swear-free standup showcase\u00a0<strong><em>Live at Brighton Dome BLEEPED<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is back in Brighton Dome Corn Exchange on 24 October (ages 11+). And\u00a0<strong>free comedy workshops for young people<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with\u00a0Komedia\u00a0Productions return to Brighton Dome Anita\u2019s Room (ages 11\u201316), culminating in\u00a0<strong><em>The Young Comedians Comedy Showcase<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0at the end of the\u00a0Festival\u00a0(19 Sep\u201325 Oct).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Later in the year,\u00a0<strong><em>Rabbit &amp; Rey and the Lost Things\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>follows the funny and touching quest of Rey and their fiercely loyal bunny companion to find all the things\u00a0they\u2019ve\u00a0ever lost (22 Nov, Studio Theatre). Performed by renowned children\u2019s theatre company\u00a0<strong>Stuff and Nonsense Theatre<\/strong>, the\u00a0show mixes puppetry, visual\u00a0storytelling\u00a0and beautiful twists of the imagination to create an\u00a0uplifting\u00a0adventure\u00a0suitable for ages 3+.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Throughout autumn, Brighton Dome hosts fun community activities for all the family. Interactive\u00a0<strong>Crafty Kids<\/strong>\u00a0workshops in Anita\u2019s Room (4 Oct, 29\u201330 Oct) offer opportunities for children aged 3\u201311 and their grown-ups to get creative together, with all materials provided and the mess tidied up afterwards too!\u00a0On 7 November, Brighton Dome\u00a0welcomes\u00a0<strong>African Night Fever<\/strong>\u2019s\u00a0<strong>Family Day Take Part<\/strong>: Brighton\u2019s biggest free celebration of arts, culture and heritage honouring the diaspora communities in the city, with global cuisine,\u00a0workshops\u00a0and performances for all ages.<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In December, families can immerse themselves in the\u00a0holiday\u00a0cheer\u00a0across a host of\u00a0festive events for all ages. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Over Christmas, a family-friendly spectacular circus reimagining of <em>Swan Lake<\/em>, <em><strong>Duck Pond\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>by acclaimed Australian company <strong>Circa<\/strong> is brought to life through acrobatics, aerials and tongue-in-cheek humour (23\u201328 Dec, ages 7+).<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">Brighton Dome Concert Hall stages\u00a0<\/span><strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ceilidh\u00a0The\u00a0Musical<\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(14\u201320 Dec):\u00a0a\u00a0joyous,\u00a0brand-new\u00a0musical\u00a0inviting\u00a0family,\u00a0friends\u00a0and children of all ages\u00a0to\u00a0step into the heart of one of Scotland\u2019s oldest\u00a0traditions,\u00a0building the story together\u00a0through music and\u00a0dance. Acclaimed Australian company\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Circa\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">present\u00a0<\/span><strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Duck Pond<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: a\u00a0family-friendly\u00a0spectacular circus\u00a0reimagining of\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swan Lake<\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">brought to life through acrobatics,\u00a0aerials\u00a0and tongue-in-cheek humour\u00a0(23\u201328 Dec, ages 7+).\u00a0Stuff and Nonsense Theatre\u00a0bring\u00a0<\/span><strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Adventures of the\u00a0Little Red Hen\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to the Corn Exchange:\u00a0an energetic\u00a0performance\u00a0of the much-loved fable,\u00a0adapted for the stage\u00a0using puppetry, live\u00a0music\u00a0and unforgettable comedy\u00a0(21\u201324 Dec, ages 3+).\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Christmas editions of Crafty Kids workshops<\/span><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0take place\u00a0in Brighton Dome Anita\u2019s Room,\u00a0with activities including making a snowy scene decoration and creating colourful silhouette shadow lanterns (5\u201320 Dec, ages\u00a03\u201311).\u00a0And the\u00a0Concert Hall hosts a\u00a0big-screen showing of classic Christmas film\u00a0<\/span><strong><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Snowman<\/span><\/em><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accompanied by a live\u00a0soundtrack performed by a professional orchestra (19 Dec,\u00a0ages 3+).\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>For children who would like to learn an instrument, Brighton Dome &amp; Brighton Festival\u2019s music education service <strong>Create Music<\/strong>, lead organisation of the Sussex Music Hub, provides opportunities to attend lessons one-on-one, in schools and online throughout the year.\u00a0 Lessons are offered across a range of instruments, including brass, guitar, piano and more, at schools throughout Sussex. Create Music\u2019s Music Centres also offer opportunities for children to play together in groups, with sessions taking place across the region.<\/p><blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Slavka\u00a0Jovanovic, Producer at Brighton Dome,\u00a0said:\u00a0<em>\u201cWe\u2019re\u00a0incredibly excited about this season\u2019s\u00a0family\u00a0programme, which is packed with imagination,\u00a0adventure\u00a0and plenty of opportunities to have fun together. From brilliant puppetry and interactive theatre to comedy, circus and hands-on workshops,\u00a0there\u2019s\u00a0something to spark every child\u2019s curiosity.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0especially proud of the mix of local,\u00a0national\u00a0and international artists bringing such high-quality, diverse experiences to Brighton Dome, creating magical moments for families throughout autumn and winter.\u201d<\/em>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For more details visit\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.brightondome.org\/tracking\/click?d=uSgN9y_kp6eTXwhoed2jZ-6gXDx0qtriTrew_bwsvxmaGgtV6LNeWSv_xlD0Ibif8N_ovkT7s_rZnQWnxF8fPIDOOz-PPzLGg-PoWBzVVL1iYhqENd2Z6dQGK6D43YY2J9kLsL-HGXKt3wWOru2CxXw1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-ccp-charstyle=\"Hyperlink\">brightondome.org<\/span><\/a><\/p><div class=\"details\"><div class=\"filename\"><em>image: Rabbit Rey credit: Mark 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