Tonight

Bertrand Lesca and Nasi Voutsas, who have been working together as the duo Bert & Nasi since 2015, are bringing their show Tonight to the Brighton Festival this May. The piece is described as a two-person monologue written by both of them, sitting somewhere between a durational text and a public collapse. It is part of the caravan assembly, a three-day event within the festival that showcases contemporary performances created in England. The performance itself uses a minimalist format to deconstruct the mechanics of a stage show, often compared to the work of David Lynch, Andy Kaufman, or Buster Keaton. It blends surreal comedy with dance and theatre, focusing on the self-awareness of the performers. Given the nature of the content, the show is recommended for those aged 15 and over. Critics have noted the humour, with mentions in the Guardian and New York Times highlighting its absurd and unconventional tone.

If you are planning to attend, the performance is scheduled for Tuesday, 12 May 2026, at 19:30. It will be held at The Dance Space, located at 2 Market Square, Circus Street, Brighton. Tickets are priced at £15.00 for standard entry, with a concession rate of £10.00 available. There is a £3.50 booking fee for phone and online orders, though this does not apply to members of the Brighton Dome & Brighton Festival. The production is a collaborative effort, co-produced by Les Théâtres – Jeu de Paume in Aix-en-Provence as part of their Mieux produire, mieux diffuser programme, alongside Théâtre d'Arles and Cambridge Junction, with additional support from organisations including Arts Council England, the Stobbs New Ideas Fund, the National Theatre of Great Britain’s Generate programme, Moment, and Théâtre de la Ferronnerie.