'Phantoms of the Popera' starring G4
Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone
8 March 2027 to 29 March 2027 (selected dates)
Nigel Havers brings Talking B*ll*cks to Theatre Royal Brighton with showbiz stories, gossip and surprises in this live one-man show. Ages 16+. Book tickets.
Nigel Havers brings his live one-man show Talking B*ll*cks to Theatre Royal Brighton, covering five decades in showbiz through personal anecdotes, backstage gossip, and a surprise showcase of an off-stage talent. It is a variety evening of storytelling, not a scripted production.
Havers leads the audience through a career that has taken in drama school beginnings, film work including Chariots of Fire and Empire of the Sun, television including Don't Wait Up, West End productions, and Palladium pantomimes. The evening includes behind-the-scenes gossip, accounts of both triumphs and disasters, and a recreation of his very first acting role. He has indicated that one of his off-stage talents will feature, though the nature of it is being kept deliberately vague.
The show carries an age guidance of 16 and above at Theatre Royal Brighton. No running time is published in the available information, so contacting the venue before planning travel or arranging childcare is advisable.
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 | Tue 13 Oct 2026 | On sale | Book tickets |
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It is a live variety evening of personal storytelling and anecdote, not a scripted theatrical play. Havers presents the show himself, drawing on his own career and life.
The age guidance listed for Theatre Royal Brighton is 16 and above.
No running time has been published in the available information. Contact Theatre Royal Brighton directly for the most accurate duration.
Choose a venue from the dates table and follow its ATG Tickets link. You can then check performance times, available seats and the total price before paying.
Theatre Royal Brighton: Tue 13 Oct 2026.
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New Road, Brighton BN1 1SD
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.
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.
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.
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8 March 2027 to 29 March 2027 (selected dates)
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15 November 2026 to 15 November 2026 (selected dates)
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Nigel Havers - Talking B*ll*cks