5 Down, 20 Across at Bom-Bane's |
Published on Thursday, 09 May 2013 | |||||
Bom-Banes café is a special place. In a city that’s full of distinctive arty spaces, Bom-Banes still manages to be in a little world of its own. A regular Fringe fixture, this year Bom-Banes hosts another site-specific piece that lets audience members explore the whole building, poking around in the bustling kitchen and sneaking around the owner’s flat upstairs. The idea is to complete a crossword puzzle (you can choose from cryptic, quick or a kids’ version) – but the clues are hidden on the doors of the building, so the only way to find them is to take part in a treasure hunt. There’s a black and white theme to all the clue-laden doors, which have each been decorated by a different artist along the theme of ‘black and white’. There’s even a secret zebra to find. Sporting another crossword puzzle. When all the clues are found you can settle down to complete your puzzle, with a snack box of food that’s also black and white – even down to the pudding. The attention to detail really is the icing on the cake. It’s a simple, striking idea, brilliantly executed. And host Jane Bombane – dressed in black and white – is on-hand for charming assistance if you get stuck. The whole thing is apparently to celebrate the centenary of the crossword puzzle. It’s not quite a show – but it’s entertaining, fun and distinctly off-beat, which means it’s certainly at home on the Brighton Fringe. |
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