Chamber Breakfast June

Theatre Royal Brighton has been putting on a show for our city since 1807, and June’s Chamber Breakfast speaker is the current caretaker of that legacy.

Sophie Denney, Theatre Director at Theatre Royal Brighton, has spent over 20 years working across some of the UK's most celebrated venues - from the West End to Bristol Hippodrome. But she’s spent her last three years in Brighton at one of the oldest working theatres in the country.

At our June Chamber Breakfast, Sophie will talk about what it really takes to run a much-loved arts institution. They’ve learned to balance the commercial and the creative, building audiences that keep coming back – in 2025 they had their most successful year yet. When it comes to customer experience and loyal audiences, we could learn a thing or two from the stage.

If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the curtain, this is your chance to find out. We hope to see you there!

About this event

The Chamber’s monthly Breakfast at Bill’s is very popular, so you’ll need to book early.

Please note: This month, our breakfast will be on Thursday 18 June, rather than our usual fourth Friday of the month, to avoid a clash with other events.

50 to 80 business people from Brighton and the surrounding areas come together to meet, eat and network on the fourth Friday of each month*.

There is a wide range of people who attend from all sectors and all sizes. From sole traders and start-ups to some of the biggest businesses in the city.

Each month there is a guest speaker, who'll talk about their own experiences of running a business and their own personal journey.

What you can expect:

• Make new connections through informal networking.
• Hear from a brilliant speaker, who'll talk us through their personal and business story, the highs, and the lows.
• Enjoy breakfast with like-minded people.
• No need to pitch, as we can make an introduction if there’s someone you’d like to meet.
• Find new local customers and suppliers.

Breakfast options: If you are anything like us, you’ll want to know what’s on the menu in advance. You will choose what you’d like on the day

Here are the options:

• Cooked meat - Fried free-range eggs, Cumberland sausage, smoked streaky bacon, roasted plum tomatoes, mushrooms and toast (gluten-free/dairy-free available).
• Avocado on sourdough - Harrisa and lemon dressed cherry tomatoes, coriander and lime, on sourdough with avocado and spinach mix (vegan. gluten-free available).
• Berry pancakes - A stack of buttermilk pancakes served with syrup, berries and whipped vanilla cream (vegan and gluten-free available).
• Granola - Fresh fruit, dried cranberries, cinnamon, syrup, yoghurt and granola (vegan and gluten-free).
• Eggs florentine - Poached free-range eggs, wilted spinach and hollandaise served on a toasted muffin (gluten-free available).

There is also tea, coffee and water available throughout the event.

Thank you to our sponsor, Scout Store:

FAQs

What's the refund policy? Places are limited, and events are usually oversubscribed. Please give two working days’ notice via email for a refund* or you’ll be required to pay for your place in full.

*Eventbrite booking fees are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or there are duplicate charges.

Can I attend if I am not a member of the Chamber? If you have never been a member of the Chamber you can book and join as a guest at two of our events (just one Chamber Breakfast). After this, you will need to join the Chamber to enjoy the benefits of membership. If you'd like to join the Chamber you can find out more on our website.

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