Brightonauts - performance space sought!

Helloo!

I am coming to Brighton at the end of September. I want to scope out potential performance spaces for Lashings of Ginger Beer Time. (Maybe as part of Brighton Festival Fringe, or maybe just as our own thing.) Our requirements:

• Accessibility - and not just lip-service to accessibility. Our latest "accessible" venues have included unlockable broom-cupboard toilets and, on one memorable occasion, the reassuring statement staff will carry you up these three steps.


• Performance space at least 2m by 4m.


• Space for quick costume changes easily accessible from stage.


• Pretty basic tech requirements - 4x XLR cables from our mic receiver, plus backing CD.

Some places that I am planning to check out - please add to the list, or tell me why I should cross things off it:

The Marlborough - performance space upstairs
The Engine Room
The Cowley Club - which strikes me as a cross between Edinburgh's Forest Café and the OARC. Unlikely to want to be a festival venue.
Sticky Mike's Frog Bar
Iambic Arts
The Brunswick
The Hope step from street
The Old Market - HT Lucyfurr - ooh this one looks promising!
Phoenix Arts - primarily an artists' resource but also has performance space?


Thanks for your help! Please feel free to pass this on to your Brighton-knowing friends.