This year, the early May Bank Holiday Weekend is kicking off with a bang - marking the start
of Brighton Festival! The highly anticipated event is now in it's 49th year,
and from tomorrow until the 24th of the month, has plenty of amazing acts,
art, and exhibitions to keep its growing reputation as one of the most exciting
festivals in the UK for all ages to enjoy.
When there's so much to do and see, it can
be hard to decide where to begin! So this week we've chosen our top
recommendations of what you definitely shouldn't miss in the coming days:
- Children's Parade: What better way to
open a festival than with thousands of local children stepping out in
extravagant and obscure costumes that they have designed and made just for the
special event! Several schools from around the area get involved in the parade
every year, with kids from infant to secondly school taking to the streets along with their
teachers and parents. Always based on different subject, "taking
flight" has been announced as the theme for 2015. From Kensington Street
to Madeira Drive,
you can expect some spectacular sights!
Louder than words - it wouldn't be Brighton Festival without some showstopping dance acts. This Sunday 3rd, The Cathy Walker Company brings us some explosive choreography alongside live instruments being played, with two talented dancers caught up in a complex and competitive dance-off! Taking place in Woodingdean Central Park, this is definitely where to go for some mesmerizing excitement for all the family.
A Morning with Jacqueline Wilson: On Sunday 10th, head down to the Brighton Dome Concert Hall where the best-selling author will be chatting about her work and novels, including how she created much loved characters such as Tracy Beaker and Opal Plumstead. Tickets are £6 and there is also the opportunity to purchase pre-signed books, as well as hear all about her brand new creation The Butterfly Club (which is her 101st novel!) for younger readers.
