The Brighton Slamologue

If you have spent any time in Brighton, you probably know that the local arts scene often thrives in the smaller, more intimate corners of the city. One of those recurring fixtures is The Brighton Slamologue, which takes place at The Yellow Book. It is essentially a monologue slam, a format where performers take the stage to deliver short pieces—usually between two and three minutes long—taken directly from existing plays. It is a straightforward setup: actors and spoken word artists get their moment in the spotlight, and the audience gets to vote on the performances they find most compelling.

For those interested in checking it out, the event is back on the calendar for 2026. The sessions are scheduled to run from 27 May 2026 through to 25 November 2026. It is the kind of evening that attracts a mix of people, from those working in the industry to anyone simply curious about seeing live performance in a relaxed, pub-style setting. The entry fee is £7, a price point that has remained consistent across the event's recent history.

What makes this specific format interesting is the focus on the craft of the monologue itself. Because the material is drawn from established plays, you get to see how different performers interpret the same text or how they handle the challenge of condensing a character's arc into such a brief window of time. It is not a high-pressure environment, but rather a space where the audience's reaction directly influences the outcome of the night. If you are looking for a way to spend an evening that feels connected to the local creative community without the formality of a traditional theatre, this is how the schedule at The Yellow Book is shaping up for the coming months.