The Boy With a Leg Named Brian

We have some exciting news for May: the touring art exhibition by Pete McKee, titled The Boy With a Leg Named Brian, is stopping in Brighton. Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026, when the show takes over the Green Door Store. Entry is completely free, which is great, especially considering the scale of the exhibition, which previously drew over 130,000 visitors during its long run in Sheffield.

The exhibition itself is structured around McKee’s own memoirs, exploring his early life growing up on a council estate in Sheffield during the 70s and early 80s. It’s split into four sections, tracing his journey from his earliest memories, including the loss of his mother, right up to his adolescence where he found his identity through music and fashion. This focus makes sense, as McKee has mentioned that music is constantly featured in his work, noting that his original ambition was actually to play on Top of The Pops rather than become an artist. Visitors can expect to see over 90 creations—paintings, prints, and sculptures—alongside interactive installations that bring his memories to life.

What makes the Brighton stop particularly interesting is the added event afterwards. Following the exhibition, there will be a live performance by the comedy ukulele band The Everly Pregnant Brothers, of which Pete McKee is a member. If you are looking for a souvenir, McKee has designed a limited-edition poster specific to the Brighton venue—only 50 copies will be available. All profits from these sales are dedicated to supporting the Music Venue Trust and the Green Door Store itself, which is a nice touch for a grassroots venue. For those interested in the full story, the exhibition is also accompanied by a 200-page hardback book, which collects all the artwork and McKee’s written memoirs detailing the life experiences that inspired the show. If you missed its previous stops in Sheffield or Nottingham, this is your chance to catch the show before it moves on to London later in May.