A multidisciplinary afternoon of discussion and debate by artists, clinicians, medical researchers and carers, investigating personalised medicine, genetics, asthma, and issues of child health. A private view of the Be Receptive exhibition of artwork, follows this event. This exhibition is held at the Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital from 4 May to 2 June – see exhibition listing.

An average of two children in every classroom are affected by asthma. A child’s genetics can decide how effective their medicine is and the search is on for the right matches. This art/science exhibition by BSMS students and artists explores personalised medicine, genetics, asthma, and child heath; investigating new research that demonstrates how genetics impacts the effectiveness of medicine.

Enticed down from the mountains with the promise of raw meat, BEASTS have conspired to craft for your delectation a selection of slick, hilarious and "sublimely surprising" (The List) sketches. "Slick, surreal and wonderfully unique" **** (Broadway Baby), "One of the slickest sketch shows of this year’s fringe" **** (The List), "Side-splittingly funny" **** (Three Weeks)

Violinist Ellie Blackshaw & pianist Raija Walker present a programme of violin sonatas by Beethoven & Grieg. Beethoven's violin sonatas are a true duo between the two instruments - as much a 'piano' sonata as a violin sonata. Grieg's sonata moves us into the romantic violin repertoire with this nostalgic & colourful work.

Funny and moving battle of head versus heart where reality, memory, imagination and hallucination merge and unravel in the mind of one man in the ultimate dilemma: truth or reality? Successful playwright. Psychiatric patient. But Anton’s visitor from the past makes him examine whether he should continue living in his alternate universe, or allow himself to be 'cured'.

What does it mean to be human? Is it all about our talented thumbs? Or our big-headed babies? How many humans does it take to change a lightbulb? Find out in this hour-long extravaganza* of stand-up and comedy songs. If you’re a human, or even know someone who is, this show is for you. “Excellent songs…lovely stuff” *one-man show

Overwhelmed with the quick-fire world social networking, Ben decided to re-discover the lost art of letter-writing and start his own chain letter. Instead of those annoying passive-aggressive ones, this one was 5’6”, twenty-nine years old and called Ben. Five letters were dispatched to five long lost friends and Ben followed their trails. “A sharp and crafty gagsmith.” (Chortle)

Discover the timely wit, wisdom, controversial thoughts and insights of one the foremost thinkers of our age. Shaw is brought to life in this play for our times, recreating scenes and stories of his extraordinary childhood, tempestuous love affairs, controversial politics, impressions of the great and the good, work as a novelist, playwright, critic, agitator, prophet and reformer.

Think you know puppetry? Think again! Brighton’s sell-out puppetry night for grown-ups showcases a dazzling array of acts; inspiring theatre, magical creatures, bizarre new worlds, cabaret, comedy and craft. A unique chance to enjoy Brighton’s amazing makers, performers and writers in theatre’s hottest and most adventurous art form. “All the makings of a cult hit” (The Argus), **** (Latest 7)

Rachel Guershon performs this gritty and powerful one-woman show about Betsy, an unapologetic 1800s Brighton whore, and her journey from rescued female penitent, through concubine to The Powerful, to her final sufferance of a sea-change. Prequel to 'The Well' (also showing in Brighton Fringe this year). Written and directed by Jonathan Brown,(Winner, Best New Play, Brighton Fringe 2012).