Uncertain Fragments Comes to Brighton
A new video essay exploring the work of Forced Entertainment is coming to the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts. This unique event is part of a three-day residency that showcases the company's innovative approach to performance.

Hugo Glendinning & Tim Etchells: Uncertain Fragments
10 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2026
Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts (Brighton)
On Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the Attenborough Centre for the Creative Arts in Brighton will host the video essay _Uncertain Fragments_, created by Hugo Glendinning and Tim Etchells, which reflects on the work and process of Forced Entertainment.
• The video essay combines interview fragments with artistic director Tim Etchells, performance excerpts, and backstage material from diverse projects, including an excerpt from the group's 2001 performance _First Night_. • The event is part of a three-day intensive Forced Entertainment residency, which also includes the UK Premiere of the company's new show, _Real Magic_, on Friday 11 November and Saturday 12 November. • A public conversation about the company's work, between Tim Etchells and Dr. Sara Jane Bailes, will also take place, offering a rare opportunity to gain insight into the creative process behind Forced Entertainment's innovative performances.
The screenings of _Uncertain Fragments_ will run until Thursday, 12 November 2026, at 23:00. Tickets are with the button beside the article. This unique event is a chance to explore the nature of performance, the making process, and the importance of chance and political context in the work of Forced Entertainment, making it a worthwhile experience for those interested in the world of performance art.
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