The Shocky Horror Appreciation Show

As we get closer to the end of October, The Shocky Horror Appreciation Show is coming to Daltons on Thursday the 29th. This venue, tucked away under the Brighton Zip on the Lower Promenade (BN2 1TB), is hosting a live tribute that goes beyond the usual hits. While most people are familiar with The Rocky Horror Picture Show, this performance also incorporates music and themes from its lesser-known sequel, Shock Treatment. It’s a live production put together by a group of local performers, including drag artists and performance artists, who take on the roles of the "unconventional conventionalists" to recreate the musical numbers from both films.

The event is strictly 18+ only, which sets a specific tone for the night, focusing more on the cabaret and cult cinema crowd. It’s the kind of evening where the audience is very much part of the show; dressing up as characters is encouraged, and you can expect the usual participation with the dialogue and, of course, the Time Warp. Because it’s a live tribute rather than just a film screening, the focus is on the energy of the performers and the specific aesthetic of these cult classics. The doors at Daltons open at 19:00, and the performances are scheduled to start at 19:45, making it a full evening of entertainment right on the Brighton seafront.

If you’re thinking about heading down, it’s worth noting that tickets won't be available for a while yet, with the release date set for August 14th, 2026. The pricing is quite specific, with tickets ranging from £14.09 to £17.34 depending on the platform. Since it’s happening on a Thursday night just before Halloween, it offers a mid-week option for those who prefer the performance art and drag scene over a standard night out. The location on the Lower Promenade provides a fitting backdrop for a show that celebrates the strange and the theatrical, especially during the colder, darker nights of late October.