What's on?
Comedy
Brighton
Komedia, 44 Gardener Street (01273) 647100: Krater Comedy Club, July 11-13; 18-20; 25-27. The Treason Show, July 11-12, 8.30pm. Comic Boom, July 31, 8pm. Mind Out...For The Laughs, July 31, 8.30pm. Edinburgh Comedy Preview: Steve Day, July 10, 7.30pm; Phil Nichol's 8 Nights Only, July 10, 9pm; Richard Herring's The Headmaster's Son, July 11, 6.30pm; Reg D Hunter, July 11, 8pm; Rob Deering, July 11, 9.30pm; Kerry Godliman, July 13, 7.30pm; Josh Howie's Chosen, July 13, 9pm. Andrew Bird, July 16, 7.30pm; Stephen Grant's Second, July 16, 9pm; Paul Kerensa's iPaul: The Great Playlist Challenge, July 19, 6.30pm; Steve K Amos, July 19, 8pm; Rob Heeney, July 19, 9.30pm; Sarah Millican's Not Nice, July 20, 7.30pm; John Gordillo, July 20, 9pm; Glen Wool's Goodbye Scars, July 24, 7.30pm; Pete Firman's Film-Flam, July 24, 9pm; Jason John Whitehead's The Joker, July 25, 6.30pm; Zoe Lyons' Mangled Manta of the Messed up Modern Mind, July 25, 8pm; Markus Birdman's Sympathy for the Devil, July 25, 9.30pm.
Lewes
Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street (01273) 474882: Damsels in Distress, a trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn, July 11-26.
Tunbridge Wells
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Hide AdTrinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Trinity Gardens - TTC: Twelfth Night or What You Will, 8pm (Sat/Sun Mat 3pm) July 15-20.
Upper Dicker
Village Hall: Deja Vu Cabaret, by the Dicker Players, July 11/12 at 8pm. Tickets 15 incl meal from 01323 485153 or [email protected]
Dance
Brighton
St Thomas More's Church Hall, corner of Braybon/Carden Avenue, Patcham: Mon Evenings. The Live Wire School of Dance Disco/Street/Jazz and Ballroom/Latin American classes for children and teenagers beginners and improvers, Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa classes for adults. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk
Burgess Hill
1st Burgess Hill Scout HQ, Station Road: Thurs afternoons. The Live Wire School of Dance 50+ Dance for Fitness classes. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk
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Martlets Hall: SalsaJulia. Salsa classes every Monday evening. Come and learn to dance salsa Cuban-Style with Julia, Yersin and the wonderful salsa-team in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Please visit the website for further information about our free 'taster' sessions, six-week courses, drop-in lessons, workshops and fantastic party club nights. www.salsajulia.com
Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Martlets Shopping Centre: Every Wednesday evening Adrenalin Jive '“ learn to dance modern Leroc jive with confidence. Doors open 7.45'“11pm. Beginners 8-8.40pm; Intermediates & repeat beginners 9-9.40pm; Freestyle for all levels 9.40-11pm. No partner required. No advance booking required. Beginners welcome every week. Sociable evening in a party atmosphere. Contact wendy on 07947 607570/www.adrenalinjive.com
Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road: Tues Evenings. The Live Wire School of Dance beginners and improvers ballroom and Latin American classes for children and teenagers solo dancing for adults of all ages. Wed Afternoon. Disco/street/jazz classes for children and teenagers. Wed Evenings. Adult ballroom, Latin American and salsa classes for absolute beginners. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk
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Hide AdRider Hall, Cants Lane: Ballroom and Latin dance classes for beginners and improvers. Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm and 8.30-9.30pm. Details: 07759 698990; 01273 420435.
St Paul's Catholic College, Jane Murray Way: Join The Line, line dance classes Friday 6.45-7.45pm improvers; 7.45-10pm easy intermediate/intermediate. Telephone 01444 414697 for further details.
Hassocks
Adastra Hall: Social Ballroom and Latin in a friendly atmosphere, with Debonair Dancing, every Thursday 8-10.15pm. Sundays. Ballroom & Latin instruction with practice time: Strictly beginners 7-8.30pm; Improvers 8.30-10pm. For info. tel. 01444 450584. email [email protected]
Haywards Heath
Dolphin Leisure Centre: Join The Line, line dance classes Monday 11am-12.30pm improvers; 3.30-4.50pm easy intermediate/intermediate. Telephone 01444 414697 for further details.
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Hide AdFranklands Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin tuition Monday evenings. Bookings only. For info call Debonair Dancing on 01444 450584 or email [email protected]
Franklands Village Hall: American Folk Dance, local club established 18 years. New class starting, no fancy footwork, lots of fun. You will be able to dance from the very beginning. Call 01444 453316 for details.
Methodist Church Hall, Perrymount Road: Dance classes. Ballroom and Latin. Fri nights, 7.30-8.30pm beginners, 8.40-9.40pm improvers. plus some general dancing. Star Dance School. For details contact 01273 719500, 0780 3928733, email: [email protected]
Scaynes Hill
Millennium Centre: Ballroom and Latin improvers dance classes. Thursdays 8-9.30pm. Details: 07759 698990; 01273 420435.
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Hide AdWorthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road: Tea Dances, July 15, 22 and 29, 2-4.30pm. Social/Practise Dance, July 15, 22 and 29, 8.30-10.30pm.
Heene Community Centre, Heene Road: Practice Dance every Monday, 8-10.30pm. A great opportunity to practice those steps in a friendly atmosphere, to good music. All standards welcome. For further details contact Brian on 07850 430472 or e-mail [email protected], or visit our web site www.simply-dancing.co.uk BYO Refreshments.
Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade: Ice Times, July 18, 7.45pm.
Richmond Room, Stoke Abbott Road: Belly Dancing, July 15, 22, and 29, 6.45-7.45pm beginners; 7.45-8.45pm improvers.
Drama
Brighton
Brighton Dome (01273) 709709: The Dying Song, 8pm July 18.
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Eastbourne Winter Garden Floral Hall (01323) 412000: Cry of the Earth, Choral Drama, 7.30pm July 12.
Fishbourne
Fishbourne Roman Palace (01273) 785859: Sussex Past - Treasure Island: Open air Quantum Theatre Company, 7pm July 11.
Henfield
The Henfield Hall: A Voyage Round My Father by John Mortimer, October 16-18. Tickets from 01273 492204.
Lewes
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Exhibitions
Ditchling
Ditchling Museum, Church Lane: Art, Craft and the village life of Ditchling: A Collection Considered. Explores the rich artistic and historic heritage of this remarkable village using works from the museum's collection. Until December, Tues-Sat and Bank holidays 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Adult 3.50, concessions 2, under 16 free.
Eastbourne
9-10 Howard Square: Art@da Vinci - Unwrapped - art exhibition by some of Eastbourne's leading professional artists, Saturdays-Sundays during July, 11am-5pm (other times by appointment 01323 727173).
Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: Saturday Coffee Morning, Craft Exhibition, 10am-noon July 19.
Hailsham
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Hassocks
Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue: Art on a postcard exhibition, August 9, 9.30am-12.30pm. Original paintings 2 each plus a silent auction. Tea and coffee. In aid of Age Concern, Hassocks and District.
Lewes
Chalk Gallery, 4 North Street (01273) 474477: Hot! Hot! Hot! until July 27.
Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane: Meltdown, until July 15; Val White's Paint and Print Show, July 17-29. Open 10.30am-5pm daily.
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Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum (01273) 405730: Bronze Age Archaeological Exhibition with East Sussex Archaeological and Museums Project, July 12-September 26.
Newhaven
Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum is based in its own fascinating premises in the grounds of Paradise Park in Avis Road, Newhaven. Opening hours are Saturdays and Sundays, all year, 2-5pm or by arrangement, weekdays 2-4pm (Until October 31). Admission 1, accompanied children free. Contact the curator on (01273) 514760.
Rottingdean
The Grange Art Gallery, The Green: Exhibition of photography by members of Eyelight, until July 22. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 2pm-4pm, closed Wednesdays.
Uckfield
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Kids
Lewes
Lewes Theatre Club, Lancaster Street: Music, dance and drama workshop for juniors, 5pm-7pm Thursdays. Further information Daisy McKie (01273) 814757/Alanagh Raikes (01273) 483580.
Lewes Theatre Club Youth Theatre: Improvisation, mime, voice training, every Thursday. Tel. Alanagh (01273) 483580.
St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Lewes Children's Theatre Group, 3.30-6.30pm Tuesdays for children aged 8-14 years. To book places contact (01273) 814757.
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Classical Music
Falmer
St Laurence Church: Summer Serenade - Music for a Summer Evening 5.30pm July 12. Bach, Haydn and more. Free entry, refreshments available, easy parking.
Lindfield
All Saints' Church: Lunchtime Concerts, 1pm: Adrian King (Classical Guitar), August 13. 'Now & Then' with Ruth Rolt and friends, September 10. Lindfield Piano Trio, October 8. Mozart Clarinet Quintet, November 12. Sarah Hall (Soprano), Mark Pasola (Baritone), December 10.
All Saints Church: Caminul Felix Romanian Childrens Choir, July 26, 7pm. 'Cantemus' Choir concert in support of St Peter & St James Hospice, September 27, 7.30pm. Nadia Giliova piano recital with friends, November 15, 7.30pm. Mid Sussex Sinfonia & choir 'Vivace' Christmas Concert, December 13, 7.30pm.
Musicals
Eastbourne
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Royal Hippodrome Theatre (01323) 412000: Those Variety Days, 8pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays until October 22.
Opera
Glyndebourne
Glyndebourne Festival 2008 (01273) 813813: Eugene Onegin, July 11. Albert Herring, July 12/15/19. Carmen July 10/13/17/22/25/27/30.
Hickstead
Leacroft Opera Club: Enjoy seeing and hearing many of the great performances from most of the world's finest opera houses. See and hear the acclaimed singers past and present. Vision is by a large TV, sound is provided by a state of the art music system. You will feel that you are in the theatre. The club provides both afternoon and evening performances. For a full information pack ring Ken Chipperfield on (01444) 881444.
Southwick
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Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz
Bexhill
De La Warr Pavilion (01424) 229111: Bexhill Youth Music Showcase, July 11; BBC Big Band, July 12.
Brighton
Brighton Dome (01273) 709709: Robert Cray Band, 8pm July 11.
Joogleberry Theatre, Manchester Street (01273) 571400: Live Acoustic Lounge, 7.30pm July 11/15/18; Juke Joint presents Zoe Lewis, July 11; Summer Roast 'n' Jazz, 12.30pm-3.30pm July 13; Showie Bowie, 8pm July 14; World Music Wednesdays, 8pm July 16; Reckless Sons, 8pm July 17.
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Hide AdKomedia, 44 Gardener Street (01273) 647100: Club Chat Noir Special - The Lollo Meier Quartet, gypsy swing, July 10, 8.30pm. Brighton & Hove Big Band - Summer Swing, July 13, 7.30pm. Rumberos de Cuba, cuban rumba, July 16, 9pm. Eve Selis, americana, 8.30pm. Are You Experienced, July 20, 8.30pm. Lyrics Born, hip-hop, July 21, 8.30pm. Club Chat Noir Special - Biel Ballester Trio, gypsy swing, July 22, 8pm. Easy Star All-Stars, reggae, July 22, 8.30pm. Hayseed Dixie, rockgrass, July 24, 8.30pm. Paul Kelly, singer songwriter, July 24, 8.30pm. Letz Zep, rock, July 27, 8.30pm. Andy McKee & Don Ross, acoustic guitar, July 30, 8pm.
The Neptune, 10 Victoria Terrace, The Kingsway 01273 324870: Smokestack, July 11, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Mike the Mic, July 13, 8.30pm. The Mad Max Duo, July 18, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Cat Dog, July 20, 8.30pm. Blues Night Special featuring Kris Dolimore, July 25, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Michael Berk, July 27, 8.30pm.
Crawley
The Hawth (01293) 553636: Soothsayers, July 11, 8pm. Blues under the Sky featuring The Elevators, Smokestack and Wes Weston's Bluesonics, July 12, 6pm. John Hylton Real Diamond, Neil Diamond tribute performer, July 17, 7.30pm. Jazz Brunch with BJS Duo, July 20 from noon. Fast Freddie's Fingertips, July 23, 7.30pm.
Eastbourne
Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: Coffee Morning - Jennny Beckwith and Judith Brooke, classic piano duets, 10am-noon July 12.
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Golden Cross
Inn on the Park: Live Jazz with the Chicago Jazzmen, 8.30pm every Thursday.
Hassocks
Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach: Live music every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 8-10.30pm.
Lewes
Folk at The Royal Oak (01273) 478124/881316: Jim Causley, 8pm July 10. Mandy Murray, 8pm July 17.
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Saltdean
St Nicholas Church, Saltdean Vale: Those Were The Good Old Days, 7.30pm July 12. Tickets 6 or two for 10.
Seaford
The Barn Theatre: Those Were The good Old Days, 7.30pm July 19. Tickets 7/6.
Sharpthorne
The Ravenswood: Sunday Lunch Jazz: Jazz Nucleus, July 13. Pete Mabey & Roger Hind Quartet, July 20. Roger Hind, July 27. Evening: Acoustic Sussex, Eve Selis Band, July 21. The Blunter Brothers, July 25.
St Leonards-on-Sea
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Worthing
Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade: The Three Sopranos '“ A Grand Night for Singing, July 10, 7.45pm. The Dead Ringer from Hell, July 11, 7.45pm. Voice of the Heart, July 12, 7.45pm. The Sinatra Years - Tony Jacobs, July 17, 7.45pm. T-Rextasy, July 20, 7.45pm. C'mon Everybody, July 27, 7.30pm.
BRIGHTON
DUKE OF YORKS (0871 704 2056)
Savage Grace (18) 1.30 (6.30 ex Sun/Tues)
The Visitor (15) 4.00 9.30 today 4.00 9.00 Sat/Mon/Thurs 11.00 4.00 9.00 Wed 8.00 Sun 4.00 Tues
The Game Plan (U) Kids Club: 11.00 Sat
SFO: Don Giovanni 4.00 Sun 6.30 Tues
ODEON (0871 22 44 007)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 1.45 5.00 8.15
The Forbidden Kingdom (12A) 11.35 4.30
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) 11.45 2.15 (6.30 ex Mon/Wed)
Happy-Go-Lucky (15) 8.45 Tues
Horton Hears a Who (U) 11.30 Sat/Sun
Kung Fu Panda (PG) 11.45 1.15 2.00 3.30 4.15 6.00 8.15
Mamma Mia! (PG) 10.45 Thurs 11.30 ex Thurs 12.15 2.00 3.00 4.45 5.45 7.30 8.30
Meet Dave (PG) 10.30 Sat/Sun
Sex and the City (15) 8.45 ex Tues
Son of Rambow (12A) 10.30 Thurs
Wanted (18) 6.45 ex Tues 9.15
CINEWORLD MARINA (0871 200 2000)
Hancock (12A) 11.40 1.00 2.00 3.35 4.30 6.00 7.00 8.30 9.30
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) 10.45 Sat/Sun 1.20 3.50 6.20 8.45
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Mamma Mia! (PG) 11.30 12.30 2.20 3.25 5.10 6.10 8.00 9.00
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 11.10 ex Sat/Sun 2.30 5.50 9.10 ex Mon
Wanted (18) 9.20
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (PG) 9.10 Mon
Sleuth (15) 11.00 Tues
Meet Dave (PG) 11.00 Sat/Sun
The Game Plan (U) 10.30 Sat
The Water Horse (PG) 10.30 Sat
EASTBOURNE
CURZON (01323 731441)
Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 7.55
Hancock (12A) 2.10 4.10 6.10 8.25
Kung Fu Panda (PG) 1.20 3.10 5.00 7.00
Mamma Mia! (PG) 2.15 5.30 8.20
UGC CINEWORLD (01323) 470070
Meet Dave (PG) 11.10 Sat/Sun
Mamma Mia! (PG) 12.10 Sat/Sun 3.00 5.50 8.40
The Forbidden Kingdom (12A) 10.50 Sun 1.30 Sat/Sun 4.00 6.30
Hancock (12A) 11.20 1.00 2.00 Sat/Sun 3.20 4.30 5.40 6.50 8.00 9.10
Kung Fu Panda (PG) 11.00 1.20 Sat/Sun 3.40 6.00 8.30
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Wanted (18) 9.00
Movies for Juniors
The Game Plan (U) 10.20 Sat
The Water Horse (U) 10.30 Sat
Alvin and the Chipmunks (U) 10.10 Sat
HAILSHAM
PAVILION (01323 841414)
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 2.15 Sat/Sun/Wed 7.45
LEWES
LEWES CINEMA (01903) 523833
Persepolis (12A) 8.00 Sat
Joy Division (15) 7.45 Sun
UCKFIELD
THE PICTURE HOUSE (01825) 763822
Mamma Mia! (PG) 1.00 3.10 Sat/Sun 2.00 today/Mon-Thurs 6.15 8.30
Hancock (12A) 2.00 3.50 Sat/Sun 6.00 8.10
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 12.00 Sat/Sun 2.45 5.30
The Edge of Love (15) 8.30