The Actors Theatre

You'll find this working theatre tucked away in Sussex with a proper local feel - it's the kind of place where the bar is as much a draw as the stage itself. The Actors Theatre functions as a pub-venue hybrid, so you can grab a pint before settling into whatever's on the bill. It's an intimate space, the sort where you're actually close enough to see an actor's face properly, which makes a real difference for comedy or drama.

Brighton's just down the road, so it works well if you're basing yourself at one of the nearby campsites - Pegs and Pitches is barely a mile away, or there's Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club if you want more facilities. The theatre draws a mixed crowd: locals, theatre types, and anyone after an evening out that doesn't involve a massive auditorium. You won't need to book your whole evening around it - more of a "see what's on and drop by" sort of place.

Admission details and opening hours are best checked on their website, but it's the kind of venue that usually runs Thursday through Sunday. For families, it depends entirely on what's scheduled - some nights will be spot on, others less so. If you're camping in the area and fancy a night out that feels genuinely local rather than touristy, this beats the standard Brighton seafront circuit. Worth a look at what's coming up before you book your pitch.