Babel Beast

If you are looking for something a bit different to do in Brighton towards the end of May, there is a show coming to The Actors Pub that explores the experience of living between cultures. It is called Babel Beast, an experimental, multi-lingual cabaret that focuses on the concept of 'monstresses'—mythical creatures from Ancient Greece. The performance is a one-woman show by Natoli, who uses the stage to reflect on her own background, having lived in Italy, France, and the UK. It is framed as a personal exploration of multiculturalism and the feeling of belonging, or sometimes not belonging, in different places.

The show itself is structured around the idea of speaking multiple languages and draws on specific mythological imagery. You can expect references to the song of the Siren, the tongue of Medusa, and the ritual of Lamia, all woven into a performance that aims to be both unsettling and engaging. It is a relatively intimate production that has already toured through three festivals in London before making its way down to the coast.

Regarding the logistics, the show is scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2026. The main slot is from 18:00 to 19:00, though there is a specific mention of a 19:00 start time for the May 27 performance. The venue, The Actors Pub, is located at 4 Prince's Street, Kemptown, Brighton, BN2 1RD. If you are planning to go, tickets are priced at £8.00 for concessions and £10.00 for standard entry. It seems like a specific kind of evening, likely appealing to those who enjoy cabaret formats or have an interest in how classical mythology can be reinterpreted through a modern, personal lens.