A new underground arts venue on Brighton seafront first opened on Friday.
Electric Arcade includes two movie theaters and a cabaret stage, with owners hoping to put on a range of shows when lockout rules are relaxed next month.
However, for its initial opening, the venue bar offered cocktails and more to punters sitting on its seafront terrace at Madeira Drive, east of Brighton Palace Pier.
New underground arts venue and Electric Parade bar on Brighton seafront
Electric Arcade is operated by Otherplace, the team behind The Warren who tours the city during Brighton Fringe. When coronavirus restrictions were eased further to allow live performances, the team has big plans to host live theater, comedy, music and movies to satisfy Brighton’s ‘sophisticated public’ .
It will also provide rehearsal spaces for city artists, who can organize readings, meetings and rehearsals on site, with several spaces also serving as writing rooms.
Artistic Director Nicola Haydn said: “We have always been proud to find and create space for artists to develop and hone their skills and this is just an extension of that – nurturing new works is at the heart of what we do.
Underground arts venue Electric Arcade has opened on Brighton seafront and hopes to deliver ‘high quality live performances’ to visitors
“It’s great to be able to have a house all year round again so we can do just that.
“Performance spaces are expected to open with live entertainment when the additional restrictions are eased, but as of this weekend our stylish waterfront patio is open for business.
New underground arts venue and Electric Parade bar on Brighton seafront
“There may not be a live theater, but the breathtaking view of the sun setting behind Brighton’s iconic pier certainly offers a bit of drama.”
Tables can now be reserved at Electric Arcade, which is open from 12 noon to midnight, seven days a week.
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Source: www.theargus.co.uk
This notice was published: 2021-04-20 02:00:00
