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Age is a Stage

Theatre Royal Brighton11 September 2026 to 19 March 2027 (selected dates)

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11 September 2026 to 19 March 2027 (selected dates)

Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

About the show

Age is a Stage: weekly 90-min drama workshops at Theatre Royal Brighton for over-50s, led by Chris Cresswell. Book your place today.

Age is a Stage tickets in Brighton

Age is a Stage is a weekly drama workshop at Theatre Royal Brighton for adults aged 50 and over. Each ninety-minute session uses theatre skills, comedy and playfulness to build confidence, lift mood and connect participants with one another.

What the sessions involve

Each workshop offers a creative outlet away from everyday routines, drawing on the atmosphere of a working theatre to energise participants. Drama and comedy exercises encourage spontaneity, with laughter treated as an active ingredient rather than a by-product. Forging new connections between people attending is central to how the sessions function.

The workshops are led by Chris Cresswell, who has spent more than four decades working across theatre, cabaret, circus and film. His practice is grounded in the belief that comedy and theatrical skill have a meaningful role in healthy ageing and in reducing loneliness.

Who it is for

The sessions are open to all adults aged 50 and above. The source describes the environment as a safe space, with emphasis on participation and playfulness rather than any assessed outcome.

Dates, venues and booking links

These are the dates listed by ATG as checked on 21 September 2026. A date range may contain selected performances, rather than a show every day. Open your chosen venue link for exact times, seats and current prices.

Venue	Town or city	Dates	Booking status	Tickets
Theatre Royal Brighton	Brighton	Fri 11 Sept 2026 - Fri 19 Mar 2027	On sale	Book tickets

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ATG lists a running time of 1 hour 30 minutes. Confirm the performance time and any interval information when booking.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need any acting experience to join Age is a Stage?

The workshops are built around playfulness and creative exploration. The source does not explicitly state that no experience is required, but describes them as welcoming anyone aged over fifty and centred on participation rather than performance skill.

Who leads the workshops?

The sessions are led by Chris Cresswell, who has over 40 years of experience in theatre, cabaret, circus and film and focuses on the role comedy and theatre can play in healthy ageing.

How long does each session last?

Each Age is a Stage session runs for one hour and thirty minutes.

Where can I book Age is a Stage tickets?

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Which regional venues are listed for Age is a Stage?

Theatre Royal Brighton: Fri 11 Sept 2026 - Fri 19 Mar 2027.

Who handles my booking?

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Venue

Theatre Royal Brighton

New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD

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Train

Brighton (BTN) railway station is about a 10 minute walk from the theatre, or roughly 4 minutes by taxi, with the walking route running along Queen's Road and through North Laine. The station has frequent services to London and across the South East.

Bus

Numerous Brighton & Hove Buses services stop along North Street, around 2 minutes' walk away. The closest stops are B, C, X and Y, served by routes 1, 1A, 2, 5, 5A, 5B, N5, 7, 12, 12A, 12X, 18, 21, 22, 25, 46, 55 and 60.

Parking

The nearest car park is the NCP Theatre Car Park on Church Street, BN1 1US. The theatre has no parking of its own, but there are three disabled bays on New Road just outside the theatre for Blue Badge holders, and four Access parking spaces on New Road about 25 metres from the venue, outside the accountancy firm Lucraft, Hodgson & Dawes and the restaurant Tonkotsu. Taxis can drop off and pick up directly outside.