Purple Playhouse Theatre

The Purple Playhouse Theatre sits just outside Brighton and operates as a working performance space run by Grace Eyre, a disability arts organisation. It's a proper community venue rather than a West End-style theatre - you'll find local productions, workshops, and creative events here rather than big-name touring shows.

What makes it distinctive is the focus on inclusive theatre. The space welcomes performers and audiences of all abilities, and you'll see everything from experimental work to traditional productions. The actual theatre itself is intimate and accessible, designed so people with mobility challenges can enjoy performances without hassle.

If you're camping at one of the nearby sites - Pegs and Pitches is practically on the doorstep at under half a mile, while Brighton Caravan and Motorhome Club sits 2.6 miles away - catching an evening show here beats driving into central Brighton. Parking's straightforward, which matters when you're base camping.

It's worth checking their website for what's on before you visit. The venue doesn't run a constant programme like a traditional theatre, so you might turn up to find nothing scheduled. But if there's a show that appeals, you've got a genuine, unpretentious evening of live theatre without the Brighton tourist crush. Not somewhere to build a holiday around, but well worth knowing about if you're staying in the area and fancy something different.