Out

The Brighton Festival returns this year, and among the scheduled performances is Out, an interdisciplinary piece created by director and choreographer Ray Young. The work features performers Azara Meghie and Bambi Phillips Jordan in a dialogue that explores queer identity while challenging homophobia and transphobia. It is presented as part of the caravan assembly, a three-day event organised by Farnham Maltings in partnership with the festival, which showcases contemporary performances made in England for both international programmers and the general public.

The performance draws on the aesthetics of Dancehall and uses the scent of oranges as a recurring motif to frame its exploration of global LGBTQIA+ rights and the rejection of colonial histories. It is a danced dialogue that focuses on a calm, concentrated delivery. If you are planning to attend, it is worth noting that the production includes specific sensory elements and content warnings. The show features partial nudity, flashing lights, haze, and loud music, alongside sounds of people eating. It also touches on experiences of racism, transphobia, and homophobia. Given the use of oranges in the performance, those with specific allergies should be aware of this element.

The event takes place on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at the Studio Theatre within the Brighton Dome on New Road. While sources vary slightly on the start time—listing either 16:00 or 17:00—the venue remains consistent. Tickets are priced between £10.00 and £15.00, depending on the specific tier or concession status, with an additional £3.50 booking fee applied to online or phone orders. The performance is recommended for those aged 16 and over, and the venue policy states that no one under 14 is permitted to attend without an accompanying adult.