A star-filled season is unveiled for the new year

SOME of the greatest names in acting will be treading the boards at the Theatre Royal Brighton in the new year's starry season.The highlights in a stellar roll call include Sir Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart, Richard E Grant, Edward Fox, Claire Bloom, Tamsin Greig and John Savident.

Julien Boast, the chief executive of Theatre Royal Brighton, said: "Following a bumper season of sell-out autumn shows with companies such as the prestigious Royal Shakespeare Company, we are delighted to bring our audiences another glittering season for the new year.

"Brimming with both film and stage stars, many of these productions are coming directly from or are on their way to the West End, enabling us to offer the high-quality productions that customers of Theatre Royal Brighton have come to expect."

For full details for the season and more arts and entertainments see West Sussex Gazette December 3

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