Queers

If you are looking for something a bit different to do in Brighton this August, the production of Queers is coming to The Lantern Theatre on St James's Street. It is a series of dramatic monologues put together by the company Thick As Thieves, and it focuses on a century of queer British life. The scope of the writing covers the period from 1917 to 2017, looking at how things like persecution, secrecy, activism, and liberation have shifted across different social and legal eras. It is essentially a historical drama that uses these monologues to map out how life has changed over that hundred-year span.

The performances are scheduled for early August 2026. You can catch the show on August 6th at 20:00, or on August 7th, also at 20:00. If those evenings do not work for you, there are two options on August 8th: a matinee at 14:30 and an evening performance at 20:00. Tickets are priced at £18.00, though it is worth keeping in mind that prices can sometimes fluctuate depending on the day, so it is worth checking the specific booking details if you are planning your budget.

Given the nature of the material—dramatic monologues exploring social and cultural history—it feels like the kind of event that appeals to anyone interested in British social history or theatre that leans into historical narratives. It is a straightforward setup at The Lantern Theatre, and the schedule offers a few different times to fit it into a weekend. If you are interested in the history of the LGBTQ+ experience in Britain, this production provides a specific look at that timeline through the lens of individual stories.