Verity Sharpe: Landlord's Wet Dream

Brighton Fringe is back for 2026, and among the various shows popping up across the city, there is a performance by Verity Sharpe titled Landlord's Wet Dream. It is taking place at The Actors Pub in Kemptown, a venue that many locals will recognise as the space above the pub on Prince's Street. The theatre itself is quite intimate, with only 60 seats, which usually makes for a different kind of atmosphere compared to the larger venues in town. It is a space that has established itself as being particularly welcoming to the LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, which gives a bit of context to the environment you can expect when you arrive.

The show itself blends stand-up comedy with punk poetry and original songs. Verity Sharpe, who is billed as a comedian, poet, and 'queer everywoman', focuses the material on the housing system. The performance explores themes like exploitative landlords and the threat of eviction, framing these issues as a meditation on the housing crisis and capitalism. It is a specific take on the current rental market, delivered through a mix of spoken word and music. Rather than just a standard comedy set, it is structured as a critique of the difficulties many people are currently facing with housing, using humour as the primary vehicle for that discussion.

If you are planning to head down, there are two dates scheduled: the 28th and 29th of May 2026. Both shows run from 19:30 to 20:30, fitting into an evening slot if you are already out in Kemptown. Tickets are priced at £12 for standard entry, with a concession rate of £10 available for those who need it. It is a straightforward setup for an evening out if you are interested in seeing how these social themes are being approached through comedy and performance art this year. Given the size of the venue, it is the kind of show where you are close enough to the performer to catch all the nuances of the poetry and the songs, which is often the benefit of choosing these smaller Fringe venues over the main stages.