ABOUT
Set back from the seafront, this Regency church was built to serve the expanding resorts of Hove and Brighton. Designed in 1827 by the famous architect Sir Charles Barry, its Italian Renaissance style perfectly matches the symmetry and grandeur of the neighbouring squares and terraces. Extended in the 1880s, the church was further beautified in 1925 when Randoll Blacking added superb baldacchinos for altar and font to fulfil the parish priest’s desire that St Andrew’s should become ‘a little bit of Italy in Waterloo Street’. A fine series of 19th century monuments forms an excellent introduction to the good and great who worshipped here in the church’s heyday.
St. Andrew’s was declared redundant in 1990 and passed to the care of
The Churches Conservation Trust. and is maintained by the committed ‘Friends of St Andrews’ who raise money for the upkeep of its facilities and oversee its restoration. Outside the festival period, whilst the Church is not normally open every day, the public is welcome to visit St Andrew’s on Sundays from 2-4pm.
Fletch Productions is delighted to be working in partnership with the Friends of St Andrew’s and the rental fees for Fletch at St Andrew’s will go directly towards the preservation of the church’s clock tower.
Fletch Productions brings 5-star international shows to festivals, private and corporate events, showcasing the best comedy, cabaret and music around and constantly seeking out the hottest new emerging artists. With a huge variety of experience in production, promotion, marketing, PR, sponsorship and event management, Fletch Productions manages all aspects of putting on a top quality show and engaging and delighting audiences of all tastes.
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