6 - 23 May 2027
6 - 23 May 2027
Run by Performers, for Performers
Entertainment for Everyone
Over the last 5 years The Rotunda has become the heart of Brighton Fringe for our growing Fringe audience, and the go-to venue for both new companies and established acts, but despite our success Brighton Fringe has excluded us from Brighton Fringe 2027, for what they say are ‘strategic reasons’ -
No, we don’t know what they mean either (read about it here).
In the true spirit of fringe Brighton Fringe should be open to all venues and all artists, but Brighton Fringe appear more interested in supporting their corporate beer garden partners than grass roots theatre.
We are the alternative to that.
Join us at Preston Manor, Brighton BN1 6SD in May 2027.
Performers check us out here and email your interest to info@rotundatheatre.com to join our programme.
Audience please click here to get updates on our inaugural year.
Programme 2027
Why Are We Doing This?
The Rotunda has become the heart of the Fringe for our growing Fringe audience, and the go-to venue for new and up-and-coming companies. For ‘strategic reasons ’ Brighton Fringe has excluded both The Rotunda and Brighton Spiegletent from Brighton Fringe 2027 in favour of its corporate beer garden partners. This has severely reduced the number of suitable venues for Fringe artists and acts against the ethos of Fringe
Who We Are
The Rotunda Theatre is a pop-up theatre with three venues. Bubble is a 14m geodesic dome seating 120, Squeak is a 9.5m geodesic dome seating 50 and Pip is a yurt seating 40. All three are fully fitted out black box theatres. We have been part of Brighton Fringe for the last 5 years, have appeared at Buxton and Edinburgh Fringe and have developed the Langton Green Festival and Cheltenham and Gloucester Fringe. Check it out here!
Why Perform With Us
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We supply some of the best performance spaces at Brighton Fringe.
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We produce a full colour brochure with a proposed distribution of 20,000 in 2027, which will be available at our usual sites in Brighton and Hove by mid-March. Shows that opt in get a third of an A4 page to advertise their show.
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No registration fee. There is an optional fee of £150+VAT to be in the brochure.
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We work on a straight 60/40 split and in 2027 only require a small deposit to secure your performance slots. The deposit is refundable against ticket sales.
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In 2026 we turned over £65,000 plus in sales, 30% of which were through our own box office.
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In 2026 there were over 200 events at the pop-up venues at Brighton Fringe. Nearly a third of them were at The Rotunda and we actually hosted more performances than either Caravanseria or The Spieglegardens.
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We are a venue with a bar, not a bar with a venue.
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We are run by performers for performers.
Join us at Preston Manor, Brighton BN1 6SD in May 2027.
Performers please email your interest to info@rotundatheatre.com to join our 2027 programme.
Audience please click here to get updates on our inaugural year.
CONTACT US
Queries, Questions, Customer service?
Not The Brighton Fringe is hosted by Rotunda Theatre.
Email us: info@rotundatheatre.com
If you prefer to speak to us over the phone, please email us your phone number and when would be the best time to call you. We will endeavour to give you a bell within 24hr.
Where are the theatres?
Not The Brighton Fringe is at Preston Manor, Brighton BN1 6SD
The Rotunda is a pop-up so we are NOT on Google Maps. Please google Preston Manor Gardens or BN1 6SD to find us in Brighton.
What three words: ///stages.alive.cage
Arrival:
The Festival is working on a No Late Comer policy and most fringe shows do not have intervals. So please arrive at least 15min before the time printed on your ticket.
The Rotunda is a pop-up so we are NOT on Google Maps.
Please google Preston Manor Gardens or BN1 6SD to find us in Brighton.
Parking:
There is FREE local on street parking with some restrictions for permit holders only from 9-10am and 2-3pm.
Public Transport:
Preston Park Railway is 10min walk from Preston Manor and Gardens. The railway stop is 7min from Brighton Railway Station. Buses 5, 5A, 17, 91, 270, 271, 272, 273 stops at Preston Park, and Buses 5B, 98, N5 stops 5min walk from Preston Manor.
Toilets:
The Rotunda is a pop-up and they use portaloos onsite.
Food and Drinks:
The Rotunda has a small selection of wine, beer and soft drinks for sale at Rotunda's Box Office.
Moisturising sweets or lozenges are allowed in the theatre, but not sweets with crackling wrappers, crisps or other foods.
Seating:
There are no seating reservations/allocation except for disabled patrons. If you require a wheelchair space or have any other access needs please contact the Rotunda Theatre so they can prepare for your arrival.
TICKETS
Booking Tickets
Booking Online:
Tickets will be sold via Rotunda's own Box Office : www.rotundatheatre.com
Booking on the phone:
We are currently in the process of getting a phone for Rotunda's Box Office. If there are any queries, please email us on info@rotundatheatre.com in the first instance, and we will arrange to give you a call back.
Booking in Person:
The Rotunda's box office will open 1 hour before performance.
Rotunda Tickets:
Tickets are non-refundable. If you are no longer available to attend a show, we might be able to shift your tickets to a different date. Please email us so we can see how we can help: info@rotundatheatre.com
Please note: Transactions are made through Rotunda Theatre Box Office is via Ticketor or SQUARE - Grist Theatre payment services and this may appear on your account and receipt. Please refer to Rotunda's Ticket Policy regarding details and carer tickets.
Ticket categories:
Standard Full Price tickets apply to all Adults, aged 16 and over, including Seniors.
Concession tickets only apply to Students, Children under 16 and Unwaged only. Proof of eligibility will be required on the door. More details click here.
Email: info@rotundatheatre.com
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