Brighton Theatre Group

Brighton Theatre Group Brighton Theatre Group (BTG) has provided musical theatre to the city of Brighton & Hove since 1968.

Formed by the late Mavis Ward on 2nd May 1968, BTG benefits greatly from the talents of its company members be they performing, technical or production and is managed by a dedicated team of twelve people. The company is privileged to perform annually at the Theatre Royal, Brighton as well as other well-known venues and Theatres across the coast. The subsidiary company BTG Youth is a highly success

ful youth production company, having been placed top three in the Country. It provides musical theatre experience and training to those aged between 7 - 19 years with most of our previous members moving on to either West End or Television, achieving a successful career for themselves within the industry. BTG Youth has just been awarded the International NODA Award for its production of We Will Rock You last year which was a successful hit!! BTG is proud of its history and the friendly nature of the company, in turn, its members are equally proud to belong to a groundbreaking organisation that works to achieve excellence in musical theatre.

Before the rehearsalsBefore the choreographyBefore the flying car ✨🚗We’re looking back at the film that captured hearts ...
28/01/2026

Before the rehearsals
Before the choreography
Before the flying car ✨🚗

We’re looking back at the film that captured hearts and imaginations and made Chitty Chitty Bang Bang truly unforgettable 💛

Our cast have started rehearsing and we cannot wait to start sharing what we’ve been working on. For now, let’s appreciate the magic that started it all 🎶🎬

Watch this space 👀✨

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Rehearsals are officially underway for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 🎭✨Scripts out, music in the air and a very excited cast g...
28/01/2026

Rehearsals are officially underway for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 🎭✨
Scripts out, music in the air and a very excited cast getting started.

We’ll be sharing plenty from the rehearsal room soon, but for now we’re taking a moment to remember just how magical this story is… because before it was on stage, it was that film 💫🎬

More very soon 👀🚗✨

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🐾 DOG IDOL 🐾✨ Casting call for canine stars ✨Could your dog be one of the stars of our upcoming musical production of Ch...
28/01/2026

🐾 DOG IDOL 🐾
✨ Casting call for canine stars ✨

Could your dog be one of the stars of our upcoming musical production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang? 🎭🐕

Brighton Theatre Group will be performing Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Theatre Royal Brighton for 10 performances from 12 to 16 August 2026, and we are looking for some very special four legged performers to join us on stage.

We are searching for
🐶 An Old English Sheepdog
🐕 A mixture of well trained, obedient dogs of all sizes and breeds

📧 To apply, please email Keith Shepherd at
[email protected]
Please head your email DOG IDOL and include a photograph of your dog.

📅 Availability is essential
Your dog must be available for rehearsals on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays from Sunday 19 July 2026, as well as
🎭 Technical rehearsal
🎭 Dress rehearsal
🎭 All performances from 10 to 16 August 2026

Lights, music, paws on stage… could your dog be our next star? ✨🐾

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The final post. The final square.And what a moment to end on 💫A quiet look back at an unforgettable highlight of our Les...
28/01/2026

The final post. The final square.
And what a moment to end on 💫

A quiet look back at an unforgettable highlight of our Les Misérables Let The People Sing journey… performing at the Royal Variety Performance at Theatre Royal Brighton 👑🎭

One night. One stage. One memory we’ll carry with us long after the barricade came down.

Thank you for following every step of this story. Now… on to the next chapter 💙

🎬 Directed by Michael Burnie & Jodie Michele
🎶 Musical direction by
📍 Theatre Royal Brighton
📅 13–23 August 2025 |


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27/01/2026

We couldn’t finish this mini series without the vlog of the bid day ✨
Yes, we are absolutely milking this. Zero regrets.

But it was time to wrap it up so we can finally start sharing all the exciting things coming next including rehearsal moments and behind the scenes from our upcoming show Chitty Chitty Bang Bang ‼️🎭

For now… here it is. Part 3 💫🎬

✨🎶🎭
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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANGDOG IDOLCould your dog be one of the stars of the upcoming musical production of “CHITTY CHITTY B...
11/01/2026

CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
DOG IDOL
Could your dog be one of the stars of the upcoming musical production of “CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG”?
Brighton Theatre Group will perform “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at Theatre Royal Brighton for 10 performances from 12th – 16th August 2026.
We’re looking for an Old English Sheepdog and a mixture of well-trained obedient dogs (all sizes & breeds) to be featured in the musical.
To apply please contact Keith Shepherd [email protected] (Please head your email DOG IDOL with a photograph of your dog).
It is crucial that your dog is available for rehearsals on a Sunday, Tuesday & Wednesday from Sunday 19th July 2026 and is available for technical rehearsal, dress rehearsal and all performances from the 10th – 16th August 2026.

01/01/2026

Day 2 at the Royal Variety Performance 🤍✨

Mitzi was chosen as the featured amateur Éponine, singing alongside the London and Paris casts, and sharing the stage with some of the show’s biggest names. Watching one of our own shine was truly magical.

A huge thank you to the writers Claude-Michel Schönberg, Alain Boublil, and producer Cameron Mackintosh for making this once-in-a-lifetime experience possible 👏🎶

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21/12/2025

✨ From Brighton to London… and straight into history! ✨

This year, Brighton Theatre Group was part of the Les Misérables 40th Anniversary celebration through the Let The People Sing project. For the first time ever, amateur performers got to sing alongside the London cast & Paris casts ✨ and even share the stage with legends like , , , and , who started his journey right here at Brighton Theatre Group!

Fast forward to November, and we were standing in the Dominion Theatre, rehearsing for the . Three days of laughter, nerves, and unforgettable memories, culminating in the finale medley ✨

Tune in tonight at 7:05 PM on to watch the performance and see our moment in history!

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🎭✨ We are incredibly proud to announce… ✨🎭Brighton Theatre Group will be part of the Les Misérables performance at this ...
24/10/2025

🎭✨ We are incredibly proud to announce… ✨🎭

Brighton Theatre Group will be part of the Les Misérables performance at this year’s Royal Variety Performance, celebrating 40 years of this legendary musical! 🇫🇷❤️

It’s a true honour to represent our company and share the stage in such a momentous celebration of Les Misérables. We can’t wait to share more soon… 🌟

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