Lucy Pearman: Lunartic

If you are looking for something genuinely different in Brighton this spring, mark your calendar for Lucy Pearman’s solo return, Lunartic. Pearman, known for her surreal character comedy and nominated for both a BAFTA and an Edinburgh Comedy Award, brings her unique brand of optimistic lunacy to the city. This show has already gathered significant attention, picking up nominations like the Malcolm Hardee Award for Comic Originality in 2025 and the Leicester Comedy Festival Best Variety Show 2025. It’s a show that relies heavily on Pearman’s characteristic mix of prop work, costume changes, and cheerful audience participation, all directed by Lee Griffiths and Jonathan Oldfield.

The narrative of Lunartic takes us on a celestial adventure centered around La Luna, who harbors a big dream of becoming a star. The problem is the Sun, who constantly reminds the Moon that visibility is impossible without him. This setup creates a framework for exploring themes of loneliness and the universal desire to be seen. The show is packed with solar system wordplay and builds toward a climax where the Sun threatens a total eclipse. It’s described as a wonderfully silly adventure, but one that maintains a strong thematic core beneath the clowning and the large, reflective silver disc Pearman uses as her costume piece. Reviews highlight it as a classic Pearman performance, full of overwhelming positivity.

For those planning to attend, the performance is scheduled for Sunday, March 8, 2026, starting at 7:30 PM. It will be held at the Studio Theatre on New Road, which is part of the Brighton Dome complex (BN1 1UG). It’s worth noting that this date is a rescheduling from the original October 2025 slot. Tickets are priced at £16.00 (plus any booking fees), and seating is unreserved. Given the interactive nature of Pearman’s work, it’s classified as Comedy/Cabaret, and the recommended age for the audience is 14+. If you appreciate comedy that leans into the absurd while still feeling genuinely positive, this is one to check out.