Shoot From The Hip

On Saturday, 18 April 2026, the Brighton Corn Exchange will be the setting for an evening with Shoot From The Hip. This improvised comedy group, which has seen a lot of traction on TikTok recently, is bringing their tour to the Brighton Dome complex on Church Street. The performance is led by the quartet of Tom Mayo, Luke Manning, Sam Russell, and Alexander Jeremy. Unlike a standard scripted play or a rehearsed stand-up set, the show is built entirely on unscripted scenes and chaotic games that change every time they perform. It’s a format that has been picked up by outlets like Time Out, Metro, and the Evening Standard, highlighting the unpredictable nature of their live work.

The logistics for the night are fairly straightforward. Doors at the venue open at 18:45, giving people about 45 minutes to get settled before the 19:30 start time. The show itself lasts approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes, which puts the finish time at around 23:00. This timing fits well for a Saturday night in the city centre. In terms of who can attend, the recommendation is for those aged 14 and above, with the requirement that anyone under 16 is accompanied by an adult. The event is presented by Blue Book Artist Management and is part of the group's wider 2026 tour schedule.

Tickets are set at a standard price of £28.50. The Brighton Corn Exchange (BN1 1UE) provides the backdrop for what the group describes as "slightly unhinged" performances, where the focus is on the spontaneity of the games and the interaction within the cast. There’s no fixed script to follow, so the scenes evolve based on what happens in the room that night. For those familiar with the local comedy scene, this offers a different pace compared to traditional club nights, focusing more on the ensemble's ability to react to each other in real-time throughout the two-hour duration.