Bite-Size Plays at Pleasance Theatre & Brighton Fringe: Everything You Need to Know!
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Bite-Size Plays at Pleasance Theatre & Brighton Fringe: Everything You Need to Know!

Bite-Size Plays are Coming to London & Brighton – Here’s Why You Should See It!

Exciting news for theatre lovers! Bite-Size Plays returns in 2025 with its award-winning short play format. This Spring, the show will take the stage at Pleasance Main Theatre, London, from March 5th – 15th, 2025, followed by the Brighton Fringe at Ironworks Studio B from May 3rd – 26th, 2025.

After 18 years of success at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Bite-Size Plays is set to delight audiences once again. Fans can enjoy two incredible shows:

🎭 The Big Bite-Size Show – Featuring two weekly menus of eight short plays, each lasting 10–15 minutes. Every play brings a mix of comedy, drama, and surprises.
🥐 The Big Bite-Size Breakfast Show – A special café-theatre experience, offering 4–5 short plays alongside coffee, croissants, and strawberries.

What to Expect from Bite-Size Plays

  • A Unique Theatrical Experience – Enjoy multiple short plays in one sitting, each with a fresh and engaging story.
  • A Star-Studded Cast – Featuring top talents, including William Neame, Miranda Everitt, Scott Virgo, Emma Bean, Hana Vincent, Stephen Povey, Andy Bell, Lisa Fairfield, Gina Cameron, and Lucy Brinkmann.
  • Award-Winning Excellence – The show has been shortlisted for the Carol Tambor “Best of Edinburgh” Award and won the Brighton Festival Angel Award.
  • A Special Return to Brighton – After 11 years away, Bite-Size Plays returns to the Brighton Fringe, where it first began in 2006.
  • An Exciting Theatrical “Tasting Menu” – Audiences in London will enjoy 16 different plays across two weekly menus. Meanwhile, in Brighton, theatre lovers can experience four distinct play menus, served at different times and days.
Ignite Theatre Bite-Size Plays, September 2024.      (Photo by Catherine Benson  catherine@catherinebenson.co.uk.
Ignite Theatre Bite-Size Plays, September 2024.      (Photo by Catherine Benson  catherine@catherinebenson.co.uk.

Nick Brice, the creator of Bite-Size Plays, shares his vision:

“Great theatre cuts through the noise and gets to the heart of what really matters. A ‘Bite-Size Play’ grabs your attention fast – it’s live, immediate, and immersive. Each play pulls you into a different world, making you laugh, think, or feel something new. Our cabaret theatre in London and café-theatre in Brighton create a more intimate experience. Plus, with a warm welcome from the cast (and a strawberry to boot!), our shows are a treat that audiences love to return to.”

How to Get Tickets for Bite-Size Plays

🎟 London: Pleasance Main Theatre (March 5th – 15th, 2025)
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🎟 Brighton: Ironworks Studio B (May 3rd – 26th, 2025)
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Tickets are expected to sell fast, so be sure to book early!

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