Alumni of Brighton College across the globe - keep up to date with news, events, and gems from the archive 🎓
The Old Brightonians’ network stretches right across the globe, and among our members you will find an amazingly diverse range of people. They include people in television, radio and theatre musicians, sportsmen and sportswomen, authors, explorers, artists and even a Druid. Of course, there are doctors, lawyers, bankers, business people and teachers, but also countless students and people taking gap years.
28/05/2026
In May's 'Our Alumni' profile we feature tech entrepreneur Joshua Jooste (Ry. 2022-24).
His new venture, Authoreate, is an AI-powered app that aims to make academic papers more accessible.
Read more on this story, and stay up to date with all the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
26/05/2026
Using College rolls, photographs, magazines and the memories of Old Brightonians, we’ve completed the first full record of every Head of School since 1874.
From “praepositors” in the 1840s, to today’s Heads of School, this new archive project has uncovered a rich history of student leadership at Brighton College.
Read more on the fascinating history behind one of the College’s most important roles, and stay up to date with all the latest OB news on our website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
21/05/2026
Freelance musical director and composer-lyricist Molly O’Gorman (Fe. 2015-17) is spending the summer juggling several interesting projects across the UK theatre scene.
To read more on this story, and stay up to date with the latest OB news, visit the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
18/05/2026
As part of their national tour, brothers Henry Tydeman (Le. 2007-12) and John Tydeman (Al. 2008-13) are bringing their pop band ‘Barbara’ to Brighton's Hope & Ruin on Saturday 23 May for a hometown gig.
Known for their witty, melodic “soft, syrupy progressive fop pop”, the duo have won praise from the likes of Paul Weller and Chris Difford for their clever lyrics, theatrical glam-pop sound and sharp British storytelling.
Read more on this and stay up to date with all the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
14/05/2026
Congratulations to former England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor (Ch. 2002-07) who has been appointed fielding coach for the England’s men’s team during this summer’s Test series against New Zealand.
This landmark appointment makes her the first woman to coach an England men’s side in a major sport.
Stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
13/05/2026
Shaun Pexton (Ry. 2017-22) was featured by Yale School of Engineering & Applied Science this week in a series spotlighting graduating students ahead of Commencement.
From quantum computing research and teaching in local schools, to jazz performances across New Haven, his time at Yale has combined academic work with a wide range of interests and opportunities.
Read this story and stay up to date with all the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
29/04/2026
Fresh from her Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway debuts in the space of just four days, April’s 'Our Alumni' profile spotlights actor Venetia Street (Ne. 2019–24).
Now training at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, Venetia reflects on the exciting journey from Brighton College to the New York stage.
Read more on this and stay up to date with the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
27/04/2026
David Spillman (Le. 1991–93) is bringing 'The Pun Liner Show' to Brighton Fringe this May.
He will be performing a 50-minute set of clean, family-friendly comedy, with multiple dates at The Temple Bar (4, 9, 16 May) and The Walrus (27, 28 May).
Read more on this and stay up to date with all the latest OB news on the Old Brightonians website: www.oldbrightonians.com/news
24/04/2026
A beautiful afternoon today at the Home Ground. Our OB cricketers are currently batting, and chasing down the Brighton College XI's total of 151 from their 20 overs.
Pick of the OB bowlers: Jadav 2-10, Norman 2-26 and Samrah 2-41.
Enjoy the sunshine all, and have a great weekend!
23/04/2026
How time flies... Amazing to think that we are already one week on from our annual OB London Drinks!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at The Clarence and made the evening such a memorable one. It was fantastic to see so many familiar faces, new connections being formed, and plenty of laughter along the way. We hope you all had a great time reconnecting.
If you haven’t already, don’t forget to check out the photo album from the evening on Brighton College Connect: www.brightoncollegeconnect.com/photos-albums.
We hope to catch you at another OB event very soon!