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Stories from the Festival Theatre

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:35 GMT

He may have been just the dishwasher, but Julian Sluggett found himself involved in discussions at the very highest level in the earliest days of Chichester Festival Theatre.

Exciting new talent on show at town folk club

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:19:36 GMT

The Willows Folk Club in Arundel welcomes new young folk musicians James Findlay and Alex Cumming as their next special guests on Wednesday, June 26.

Premiere of new choral work date

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:19:31 GMT

A new choral work composed especially to mark the 50th anniversary of a Crawley choir will be premiered at a concert in the town on Saturday, June 22.

Chance for businesses to join the Great Sussex Bath Race

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:49:02 GMT

A dozen top Sussex businesses including British Airways, Bentley Motors and Virgin Atlantic have signed up teams to participate in the first annual Great Sussex Bath Race and organisers are making a last call for businesses to enter the whacky race on July 28.

Last call for 2014 Brighton Half Marathon

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:27:27 GMT

With public places to the Brighton Half Marathon approaching a sell out, the organisers have issued a last call to anyone wishing to enter the race on 16th February 2014 either as part of a corporate team or as an individual runner.

Composer Alexander L’Estrange joins singers for a family treat

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:06:20 GMT

Crawley scores a remarkable coup on Wednesday, June 19, with a performance of the outstanding Zimbe! at the Hawth—featuring a huge diversity of local talent and star composer/performer Alexander L’Estrange and his jazz quintet.

Curtain raised on Arundel Festival 2013

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:50:54 GMT

The curtain was this week raised on the 2013 Arundel Festival.

REVIEW: Beautiful Thing (Theatre Royal, Brighton, until Saturday, June 15)

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 12:42:39 GMT

It’s hard to believe how much has changed socially and sexually in the 20 years since Jonathan Harvey’s play Beautiful Thing first appeared on stage – and perhaps disappointing to realise even so that the piece still has relevance and resonance today.

Classical quartet supports Katherine

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:31:21 GMT

Classical four-some Amore will be joining Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, July 20, at Victoria Park Haywards Heath.

Review: A brilliant blend of folk, rock and blues

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:22:27 GMT

RJ Thompson at The Hawth, Crawley

Review: Amusing and emotional play tells a tale of self-discovery

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:09:15 GMT

We all know that feeling – stuck in an airport because of delays and bad weather.

Play a part in a classic kids’ adventure

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:56:05 GMT

The Capitol, Horsham is giving local children the chance to perform in this year’s magical Christmas production of Peter Pan.

A tribute to the world’s most theatrical band

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 13:36:26 GMT

A Queen tribute band are bringing their stunningly accurate show to The Capitol, Horsham, on Friday, June 28.

SLIDESHOW: South of England Show hoping for sunshine

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 13:26:53 GMT

Summer has finally arrived this week with sunshine and blue skies forecast for the region’s largest agricultural show - the South of England Show - taking place tomorrow, Friday and Saturday.

Review: Ex-teacher’s comedy deserves top marks

Fri, 31 May 2013 14:54:48 GMT

Kevin Precious, The Capitol, Horsham, December 9

Stand-up comedians provide twice the laughter at Capitol gig

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:46:55 GMT

Two of the UK’s fastest rising comedians are offering a double-bill of preview shows at The Capitol Studio on Friday, June 7, at 8pm.

Review: Outstanding talent on display

Thu, 30 May 2013 15:20:01 GMT

Chameleon, Horsham,

Going Out: Warnham Nature Reserve

Thu, 23 May 2013 18:21:09 GMT

In the latest of our occasional series looking at places to visit in Sussex and neighbouring counties, Head of Digital Steve Payne visits Warnham Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Horsham.

Dramatic society presents tale of hilarity and heartache

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:27:37 GMT

Horsham Amateur Operatic Dramatic Society (HAODs) is presenting Jane Austen’s most celebrated novel, Pride and Prejudice.

Review: Charity is a laughing matter thanks to four comedians

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:54:03 GMT

Comedy Night, The Anchor Hotel, Horsham, Thursday, May 16