Drag Shows at The Electric Arcade

There’s a new series of shows coming to one of Brighton's smaller, more stylish venues, The Electric Arcade. It’s called Drag Shows at The Electric Arcade, and it promises a pretty intense experience: four back-to-back performances. If you’ve been to The Electric Arcade before, you know it’s a great spot for live comedy and cabaret, but what really stands out here is the capacity. This is going to be an incredibly intimate event, as the venue only holds 28 people. That small size means the atmosphere will be tight and focused, but it also means tickets will likely disappear fast once they drop.

The content itself sounds like a proper fringe theatre mash-up. The shows are being promoted by 'hausofdench' and cover a wide spectrum of performance styles. We’re talking about more than just standard drag; the description mentions a mix of drag, comedy, and even elements of horror. It’s being framed as camp, funny, and definitely leaning into that experimental, fringetheatre vibe that Brighton does so well, appealing to an adult audience looking for something a bit different from the usual cabaret.

Regarding when this is all happening, the series is set to kick off on a bank holiday Monday. While the hashtag #theeainmay suggests the shows are scheduled for May, the venue's current listings aren't showing any programmed events yet, so you’ll need to keep an eye out for the official announcement. We know tickets are required, and the promoters are already encouraging people to grab them, but the specific pricing is still listed as TBC (To Be Confirmed). Given the tiny 28-person limit, if you’re interested in catching four consecutive shows in such a close setting, you’ll want to be ready to book as soon as the final details are announced.