Showlesque and Gamestars
WHERE
Brighton
What it’s like
A basement cabaret night out for adults, with booth seating, a sit-down menu and a bit of fancy dress if you fancy it.
This one's for grown-up nights out, not a family day trip. Showlesque and Gamestars runs cabaret-style shows in a small, intimate basement space, the sort with booth seating and long tables where everyone's close enough to feel part of it. From what they say, every seat gets a decent view, which matters in a room this size.
There's a bit of dressing up involved. Evening shows want something subtle, a sash or a headpiece rather than a full costume, while the daytime Gamestars brunch events are the place to go bigger and sillier with your outfit. Food is part of the night too, with a sample menu you can look at before you go, and vegan or other dietary needs catered for if you flag them when booking.
Booking works on a deposit system, with the rest of the balance due 30 days before the event, so this isn't a spontaneous Tuesday plan. Worth knowing before you commit to a group booking: the basement is Grade II listed and not wheelchair accessible, so it is not going to work for everyone in your party.
Facilities
Need to know
- Booking
- Deposit secures booking. Remaining balance due 30 days before event
- Wheelchairs
- Not wheelchair accessible. Located in Grade II listed basement venue
- It's a basement venue with booth and long-table seating, small and intimate rather than a big room.
- Balance payment is due 30 days before your event, not just a deposit upfront.
- Check the sample menu online ahead of time so you know what to expect on the night.
Plan your visit
Do we need to book in advance?
Yes, and it works on a deposit, with the rest of the balance due 30 days before the event.
Can we wear fancy dress?
Keep it subtle for evening shows, sashes and headpieces are the sort of thing they mean. Daytime Gamestars brunch events are the one to really dress up for.
Is there food and can you do vegan?
There's a sample menu on the website to look through first. Vegan and other dietary requirements can be sorted, just mention it when you book.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
No, it's in a Grade II listed basement venue and isn't accessible.
Will our group get seated together?
They can't promise an exact table but say groups are kept close together in the booth seating and long tables, with a good view from every seat.
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