The Actors

Pub and theatre · Brighton Kemptown

A neighbourhood pub with its own theatre stage: The Actors on Prince’s Street is an open queer pub for everyone and a Brighton Fringe favourite.

• ★ 4.5 on Google (717)
• own theatre
• Comedy and open mic
• queer mixed

Address

4 Prince’s Street
Brighton BN2 1RD

Opening hours

Mon 4–11 pm
Tue–Thu 4 pm–midnight
Fri/Sat 12 pm–1 am
Sun 12 pm–midnight

Entry

Pub free, theatre shows ticketed

Crowd

queer mixed, gay men, lesbians and theatregoers, all ages from 20 to 60+

Flirt factor

low to medium

Programme

X-Tapes DJ workshop every Monday (registration required)
Geek Sundays once a month on Sunday evenings in the theatre
plus monthly comedy, Dyke Night and open mic

Getting there

approx. 3 minutes’ walk from the Royal Pavilion, 15 minutes from Brighton station

What makes The Actors special

The Actors is on the western edge of Kemptown, just a few steps from the Royal Pavilion. The pub sees itself as an open neighbourhood pub with its own theatre and as a safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community. At the Brighton Fringe it won the audience award for best venue in 2023 and 2026.

The theatre shows comedy, cabaret and small plays, with new performances added every week. Tickets are available on the website.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is mixed: gay men, lesbians, queer people of all ages and theatregoers. The atmosphere is relaxed; people come to talk, for the quiz or for a show, less to flirt.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: official The Actors website, Brighton Fringe, Google reviews (4.5 stars, 717 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.