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Picasso once claimed 'Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain one when you grow up.'. Children have an enviable reputation for big dreams. So by this reasoning the theatre is the perfect environment for their imaginations to flourish, in comparison to film and television, it leaves the most gaps, a story is called a 'play'.

Emil and the Detectives, National Theatre.

Picture from 59 Productions.

Emil and the detectives was a post new year trip arranged on the train up to London to visit some friends. In an effort to prevent ourselves from drinking all day we chose a show, met in the foyer with minutes to spare, ripped the tickets from the machine, ran in and plonked ourselves down before turning to each other with a look of horror 'This show is full of f*****g kids!'.

What's on in Brighton in January - February

Think it takes a little time for all services to resume in January, so this is a January - February hybrid 'What's on' Brighton.

What to see in 2014.

2014 is already in full swing and like everyone; bank balances are low and expectations are high, but it still doesn't hurt to dream. If you have made a conscious decision to spend less money on alcohol,  A few fine suggestions have sprung up already from Mark Shenton  and Lyn Gardner, so there is no point in me repeating them. Here are a few suggestions for the first half of the year (within booking distance), some of which are the last chance to see shows from last year which may have escaped your attention so far....