Re: Summer 2016 | Page 54

It is Still 1985 Saturdays Here comes Summer and two pages full of great diverse events at which you could spend your time over the next three months. If, like me, you’ve just spent a few days rescuing the garden from winter’s desertion it is tempting to stay there. Make a decision to get out and about as much as possible making the most of whatever good weather that may come our way. The Haunt, Brighton This hugely popular night is all about celebrating the best 80s’ cheese and epic ballads from the era of shoulder pads and New Romantic glam. Be prepared to test the strength of your hairspray to Bananarama and the B-52s, and raise lacy fingerless gloves aloft to The Cure. Worship in the church of all things garishly bright and kitsch-beautiful every Saturday. thehauntbrighton.co.uk Barracudas School holidays Patcham High School & other locations It’s not always easy balancing the kids’ holiday time with fun activities when you’re a working parent. In fact what happens when you can’t get time off work at all during the Easter break? That’s where Barracudas come in. Their activity day camps keep the youngsters busy and entertained – archery? Motorsports? Pottery? Anyone? – while you’re stuck in the office. Barracudas.co.uk Gulliver’s Travels Thurs 23rd June Brighton Open Air Theatre There’s not a soul on this planet who doesn’t draw inspiration and awe from Johnathan Swift’s classic tale of tiny people, accidental giants, floating islands and talking horses. Feed your children’s imaginations this summer with a truly magical performance, and inspire them in all things stage craft and fantastical. All played out in Brighton’s (well, Hove’s actually) open air theatre. Brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk 52