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Art | Cinema - Alternative | Clubbing | Comedy | Events | Live Music | Theatre

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Art

05 April 2008 - 21 June 2008

Gallery North - Hailsham - Sat Apr 5 - Sat Jun 21: SENSE OF PLACE - Sat Apr 5 – Sat June 21
A contemporary exhibition featuring work from artists Ian Rolls, Sasha Turnbull, Anne De Geus and Marta Killey. See Art feature for more information on Ian Rolls.
Tue – Sat - 10am-4pm

13 April 2008 - 08 June 2008

Hastings Museum And Art Gallery - Sun Apr 13 - Sun June 8: NICK ARCHER - Abstract and reality converge beautifully in Archer’s work. See Art Diary for more details.
10am-5pm | Sun 11am-5pm
Hastings 0845 274 1052
CHARLOTTE SNOOK - Sun Apr 13-Sun June 8
Snook’s work is made up of small scale illustrative paintings and sketches, displaying a playful wit and charm.
10am-5pm | Sun 11am-5pm

21 April 2008 - 24 May 2008

Stables Art Centre - Hastings - Mon Apr 21 - Sat May 24: AFFORDABLE ART - Mon Apr 21-Sat May 24
An exhibition made up of everything from oil paintings to printmaking, all at affordable prices. Includes work from Lynne Bingham, Kate Evans and Alice Underhill.
Mon-Sat. 10.30am-2pm & 6pm-7pm.

25 April 2008 - 01 June 2008

Weekend Gallery - Hastings - Fri Apr 25 - Sun Jun 1: PAMINA STEWART: SCULPTURE - Fri Apr 25 – Sun Jun 1
Stewart recycles various seafood shells, making new surreal characters. They kitsch, uniquely hand crafted figures all have their own distinct imagined personalities.
Fri-Sun - 11am-5pm

25 April 2008 - 19 June 2008

Hastings Art Forum - Fri Apr 25 - Thu Jun 19: GEORGE KELVIE | Fri Apr 25 – Thu May 1. Arts Forum 1.
LEE LOVE & CLAIRE FOLLETT | Fri Apr 25 – Thu May 1. Arts Forum 2.
BIKER ART | Fri May 2 – Thu May 8. Arts Forum 1.
JACK IN THE GREEN | Fri May 2 – Thu May 8. Arts Forum 2.
TRICIA NEVE & KEITH COLLINS | Fri May 9 – Thu May 15. Arts Forum 1.
SEVEN PRINTMAKERS | Jane Beecham, Pat Bennett, Linda Genower, George Mundell, Nigel Plumb, Margaret Thompson and Derek Treacher. Fri May 9 – Thu May 15. Arts Forum 2.
BRUCE WILLIAMS | Fri May 16 – Thu May 22. Arts Forum 1.
VAL WHITE | Fri May 16 – Thu May 22. Arts Forum 2.
TEXTILE ADVENTURES | Fri May 23 – Thu May 29. Art Forums 1 & 2
THE DEGREE SHOW | Fri May 30 – Thu June 19. Arts Forums 1 & 2.

26 April 2008 - 10 May 2008

Rachael Plummer Paintings - Sat Apr 26 - Sat May 10 - LEWES: An exhibition of paintings inspired by small areas of local wilderness and a preoccupation with aviation. The show opens on Saturday 26th April at the new Hop Gallery in Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes and runs until Saturday 10th of May. Open 10am to 5 pm Monday to Saturday.

Telephone 01273 487744 or 07958 217834 www.hopgallery.com

e-mail feralstudio@yahoo.com

01 May 2008 - 31 May 2008

Eat @ Ours - Hastings - Thu May 01 - Sat May 31: POSTCARD SHOW - Thu May 1 – Sat May 31
After the success of last year’s show, Hastings collective i-Candy have once again organised an exhibition of assorted and exciting postcards from across the country.

03 May 2008 - 17 May 2008

Crypt - Seaford - Sat May 3 - Sat May 17: BEYOND CONCEPTION - Sat May 3 – Sat May 17
Working concurrent with the Brighton Festival, the gallery converts into an open studio with Jane Wateridge as artist in residence.
11am – 5pm.

10 May 2008 - 06 July 2008

De La Warr Pavilion - Bexhill - Sat May 10 - Sun Jul 06: UNPOPULAR CULURE - Sat May 10 – Sun July 6
2003 Turner Prize winner, Grayson Perry curates this exciting collection of British art from the 40s to the 80s in Gallery 1. See diary for more details.
10am-6pm - Free

10 May 2008 - 06 July 2008

De La Warr Pavilion - Bexhill - Sat May 10 - Sun Jul 06: THE NOT KNOWING OF ANOTHER - Sat May 10 – Sun July 6
Gallery 2 showcases the work of Hastings based and NESTA award winning artist Kate Adams. The multi-screen video and sound installation provides synchronized, but alternative viewpoints.
10am-6pm - Free

13 May 2008

Okto Restaurant - Eastbourne - Tue May 13: 6.30pm to 7.30pm - ART EXHIBITION showcasing work inspired by the elements on the local costal landscape, alongside work exploring the sculptural qualities of plants and trees. Followed by Spanish wine tasting and tapas style canapés.
Tickets available from Okto restaurant and Cooden cellars. £17.50

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Clubbing

09 May 2008

Fluid - Fri May 9: DJ Flex. Robertson St, 01424 434872. myspace.com/clubfluid

10 May 2008

Funktion rooms - Sat May 10: X-Faders in the Sub Club playing the best Drum n Bass. Pevensey Rd, 0870 6092140. £3 B4 11pm. £5 with flyer B4 12am. £6 after.

16 May 2008

Fluid - Fri May 16: Garage Vibes. DJ Bliss, DJ Caine and MC Sel. Robertson St, 01424 434872. myspace.com/clubfluid

16 May 2008

Bar Moda - Fri May 16: Cirque Du LeCloer. Enthralling house night featuring Les Colporteurs, Knewmi Cahony, Cyril Sneer, Davidé, and Dé La Rocha. Queens Rd. 07816 063050. 10pm. £3.

17 May 2008

Brass Monkey - Sat May 17: Ready Steady Glow. Indie and nu-rave tunes. Havelock Rd, 01424 442406. 10pm. Free.

17 May 2008

Funktion Rooms - Sat May 17: MASS in the Sub Club playing the best Electro. Pevensey Rd, 0870 6092140. £3 B4 11pm. £5 with flyer B4 12am. £6 after.

24 May 2008

Brass Monkey - Sat May 24: Stick It To The Man. Havelock Rd, 01424 442406. 10pm. Free.

24 May 2008

Funktion Rooms - Sat May 24: Nutcracker in the Sub Club playing the best Electro. Pevensey Rd, 0870 6092140. £3 B4 11pm. £5 with flyer B4 12am. £6 after.

25 May 2008

Bar Moda - Sun May 25: Cirque Du LeCloer. Enthralling house night featuring Les Colporteurs, Knewmi Cahony, Cyril Sneer, Davidé, and Dé La Rocha. Queens Rd. 07816 063050. 10pm. £3.

25 May 2008

Concorde 2 - Sun May 25: Garage Nation & Audio Lab. Featuring Wiley, Tinchy Stryder and more. Medeira Drive. 08449 996216. 10pm-4am. £10-£12.

25 May 2008

Funktion Rooms - Sun May 25: Detention.All the top school disco hits. Pevensey Rd, 0870 6092140. £2 B4 11.30pm with school uniform. £3 without. £5 after.

30 May 2008

Fluid - Fri May 30: Garage Vibes. DJ Caine, Twist and MD Sel. Robertson St, 01424 434872. myspace.com/clubfluid

31 May 2008

Concorde 2 - Sat May 31: Warp Records Special. Featuring Clark. Medeira Drive. 08449 996216. 11pm till late. £9.

31 May 2008

Funktion Rooms - Sat May 31: Twisted in the Sub Club playing the best Drum n Bass. Pevensey Rd, 0870 6092140. £3 B4 11pm. £5 with flyer B4 12am. £6 after.

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Comedy

09 May 2008

An Evening With Sean Lock - Fri May 9: White Rock Theatre, Hastings
Star of many a panel game, including QI and 8 out of 10 Cats, SEAN LOCK is a master of his trade, mixing insightful observations, wry surrealism and top notch punch lines. See comedy diary for more details.
8pm. £17.

09 May 2008

Sreaming Blue Murder - Fri May 9: Winter Garden, EB
‘Gary Delaney has an unyielding deadpan posture that makes Jack Dee look like Ainsley Harriot,’ says Chortle of the cheeky comedian. With his puntastic delivery, Delaney masterfully draws his audience in with some gags that place him on the verge of true genius. Also on the line-up are SILKY and MARTIN COYOTE.
8pm. £7-£9.

09 May 2008

Slicc - Fri May 9: This month’s slice of improv comes courtesy of the well traveled Maureen Younger, whose sure fire delivery hits the mark every time.There’s also a comedy workshop before the professionals take to the stage at 7pm, for anyone interested in learning the trade or simply telling a joke.
8pm. £4-£5.

15 May 2008 - 16 May 2008

Lee Evans - Thu May 15 - Fri May 16: Trinity Theatre, T. Wells
With sweat dripping, arms flailing, face gurning and legs like elastic, one of the country’s favorite comedians, Lee Evans will take to the Trinity’s stage. The award winning funnyman who’s successfully turned his hand to the big screen is embarking on his latest national tour, destined to set venues across the country alight.
8pm. £25.

18 May 2008

Odoi Comedy - Sun May 18: With his chatty, conversational style, NIK COPPIN spins a web that captures the audience, all the time hitting them with nuggets of observational humor.
Oioicomedy.com. 8.30pm. £3.

19 May 2008

John Hegely & Friends - Mon May 19: Komedia, Brighton
‘Bleeding marvelous’ screamed the NME about one of Luton’s funniest exports. An audience with Hegley doesn’t just receive the business end of his sublime humor. They also get whimsical wisdom, a dose of his musical talent and his frank opinions on potatoes.
komedia.co.uk. 7pm. £8-£10.

27 May 2008

Laugh It Up - Tue May 27: Held on the last Tuesday of every month. Line-up yet to be confirmed.
8.30pm. £3.

30 May 2008

Screaming blue murder - Fri May 30: Winter Garden, EB
‘A full-on pantomime of unadulterated, if unsophisticated, fun from an instantly likeable performer,’ say comedy website Chortle about OTIZ CANNELLONI. With his variety style performance including magic, balloons and other props, Cannelloni keeps the banter going out a lively pace.
8pm. £7-£9.

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Events

03 May 2008 - 25 May 2008

Brighton Fesival - Sat May 3 - Sun May 25: The 42nd Festival takes over the city, offering a family sized can of entertainment, music, theatre, dance, art and all round general fun. Various locations in Brighton. brightonfestival.org.

03 May 2008 - 26 May 2008

Brighton Fringe Festival - Sat May 3 - Mon May 26: The 42nd Festival takes over the city, offering a family sized can of entertainment, music, theatre, dance, art and all round general fun. Various locations in Brighton. brightonfestival.org.

11 May 2008

The Windmill Walk - Sun May 11: Take a refreshing stroll all in the name of charity, from Woodingdean to Rottingdean. All proceeds go to Macmillan Cancer Support. Register or find out more information on 01273 746601. 10am.

13 May 2008

Wine Tasting At Okto - Tue May 13: Enjoy some Latin flavors at top restaurant Okto as they lay on a spread of six Spanish wines and a range of tapas style canapes. Okto, Station St. 01323 430880. 7pm. £17.50.

17 May 2008

Retroactive Cocktails And Dance Night - Sat May 17: Enjoy a sophisticated night of music, dance and cocktails as RetrOactive supply a rich soundtrack. Eastbourne Town Hall Assembly Rooms, Grove Rd. 01323 412000. 7.30pm - 10pm £10.

18 May 2008

The Midcentury Show - Sun May 18: A showcase of all aspects of mid-century design for the home, from 35 specialist dealers. De la Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 01424 229111. 11am-4pm. £5.

24 May 2008

The Gael Pipefest - Sat May 24: Witness mass pipe blowing as the biggest piping event in the Southern Counties hits Bexhill. Various locations in Bexhill. 01424 211331. 9am-6pm.

24 May 2008

Heathfield And District Agricultural Show - Sat May 24: Over 1500 animals and birds are on display in this traditional country show. The pig show is back after a 15 year absence and there’re also craft and farmers’ markets. Tottingworth Farm, Broad Oak, Heathfield. 01435 864587. 8am-6pm.

24 May 2008

Eastbourne For Peace And Liberty walk From Brighton To Beachy Head - Sat May 24: A walk from Brighton to Beachy Head, all in the name of peace and liberty. Activeeast.org.uk.

25 May 2008

Ladies Cocktail Party - Eastbourne - Sun May 25: Ladies can enjoy an evening of canapés and cocktails plus a lesson from flair tender Ric. Takes place at Okto restaurant 5pm to 7pm.
Tickets - £15

25 May 2008 - 26 May 2008

Medieval Fayre 2008 - Sun May 25 - Mon May 26: Enjoy a range of jugglers, jesters, fire eaters and other entertainment as well as craft stalls and merry maypolers. Battle Abbey green, Battle Abbey. 01424 773721. Dates are provisional.

26 May 2008

Bexhill Horse Show - Mon May 26: The event dates back to 1903 and involves a heady mix of show jumping, driving and showing classes. There’s even a dog show. Polegrove Recreation Ground, Brockley Rd. 01424 845033. 9am-5.30pm.

30 May 2008

An Evening With Tony Benn - Fri May 30: A chance to take part in a discussion with one of the finest minds in British politics. See Q&A for details. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 01424 229111. 7.30pm. £14-£16.

31 May 2008

Hexan - Witchcraft Through The Ages - Sat May 31: Film. Documenting witchcraft through the ages, this film studies how hysteria may have been caused by human superstition, coupled with a lack of understanding about mental illness and disease. Features a sublime soundtrack. De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 01424 299111. 8pm. £8.

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Live Music

09 May 2008

Blown Gaskets - Fri May 09: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

09 May 2008 - 11 May 2008

All Tomorrows Parties - Fri May 09 - Sun May 11: Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, Of Montreal, Sebadoh, Ween and many, many more. Pontin’s, Camber Sands, Near Rye. 0844 5765925. £140. 12pm.

09 May 2008

Contrabanda - Fri May 09: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

09 May 2008

Elliot Sleeping - Fri May 09: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

09 May 2008

Sweet FA - Fri May 09: Ypres Castle Inn, Church Square, Rye. 01729 223248. 9.30pm. Free.

09 May 2008

The Perils, Noisepilots - Fri May 09: The Brass Monkey, Havelock Rd. 01424 442406. 8pm.

09 May 2008

The Wire, Les Oeufs - Fri May 09: The Brass Monkey, Havelock Rd. 01424 442406. 10pm. Free.

10 May 2008

Animals & Friends - Sat May 10: Hailsham Pavilion, George St, Hailsham. 01323 841414. 7.30pm. £17.50.

10 May 2008

Blaze - Sat May 10: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 8.30pm. Free.

10 May 2008

Engine, Clutch & Gearbox - Sat May 10: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

10 May 2008

Herbal Love - Sat Mat 10: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

10 May 2008

Joel White - Sat May 10: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

10 May 2008

The Fall - Sat May 10: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 01424 229 111. 8pm. £16.

10 May 2008

Wasted - Sat May 10: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

11 May 2008

Assorted Nuts - Sun May 11: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 12.30pm. Free.

11 May 2008

Carl Greenwood Quartet - Sun May 11: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

11 May 2008

Echo State & The Clays - Sun May 11: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

11 May 2008

Radweld - Sun May 11: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 5pm. Free.

11 May 2008

Roland Chadwick - Sun May 11: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 8pm. Free.

11 May 2008

The Lemmings - Sun May 11: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 5pm. Free.

13 May 2008

Barney R - Tue May 13: Bar Blue, Pevensey Rd. 01323 431774. 8.30pm. Free.

13 May 2008

Girls Aloud - Tue May 13: Brighton Centre, Kings Rd. 01273 290131. 7pm. £26.

13 May 2008

John Wilson - Tue May 13: Revolver, George St. 01424 439899. 8pm. Free.

13 May 2008 - 17 May 2008

Great Escape Festival - Tue May 13 - Sat May 17: The Futureheads, The Ting Tings, Vampire Weekend, Young Knives, The Wombats, Iron & Wine, Teenagers, The Rascals and many, many more. Various Venues. £18.50-£45. escapegreat.com

15 May 2008

I Heart Hastings, Richard Hart - Thu May 15: The Brass Monkey, Havelock Rd. 01424 442406. 8pm. Free.

15 May 2008

Rob Ramsden, Old Lost John - Thu May 15: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

15 May 2008

Sickstitches, Arcane - Thu May 15: Bar Blue, Pevensey Rd. 01323 431774. 8.30pm. Free.

15 May 2008

The Hudson Boys - Thu May 15: The Filo, High St, Hastings. 01424 425079. 9pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Fifth Avenue - Fri May 16: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Glass Eye Singer Songwriter Event - Fri May 16: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 4pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Humphrey lyttelton - Fri May 16: De La Warr Pavilion, Bexhill. 01424 229 111. 7.30pm. £16-£18.

16 May 2008

Just Supposin - Fri May 16: Ypres Castle Inn, Church Square, Rye. 01729 223248. 9.30pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Moonshine - Fri May 16: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Padma - Fri May 16: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

16 May 2008

Supersaurus - Fri May 16: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

17 May 2008

EG Riley - Sat May 17: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

17 May 2008

Firebird - Sat May 17: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

17 May 2008

Glass Eye Singer Songwriter Event - Sat May 17: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 4pm. Free.

17 May 2008

Pulse, Hastings Rock Roadshow, Safe 13, Kingbathmat - Sat May 17: Bexhill Athletic Club, Little Common Rd, Bexhill. 01424 202099. 4pm. £5.

17 May 2008

Likely Lads - Sat May 17: Four Courts Community Centre, Off Stonehouse Dr, St Leonards. 8pm. £3-£5.

17 May 2008

Manlouch - Sat May 17: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

17 May 2008

Rock 2 Raise - Sat May 17: The Blues Kings, On The Spot, Joel White, Glam Ryze, Faaye Wheatley and many more. The Bandstand. EB Seafront. 1.30pm. £5.

17 May 2008

Sickstitches - Sat May 17: The Tubman, Cambridge Rd. 01424 420074. 8pm. Free.

17 May 2008

T Chest Blues - Sat May 17: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

17 May 2008

The Fubs - Sat May 17: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 8.30pm. Free.

18 May 2008

Glamryze - Sun May 18: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

18 May 2008

Jazz Train - Sun 18: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 1pm. Free.

18 May 2008

One More Shot - Sun May 18: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 5pm. Free.

18 May 2008

Touchstone - Sun May 18: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 5pm. Free.

20 May 2008

Faces for Feelings - Tue May 20: Bar Blue, Pevensey Rd. 01323 431774. 8.30pm. Free.

20 May 2008

Krittical Mass - Tue May 20: The Pressure Point, Richmond Place, Brighton. 01273 684501. 8pm. £1.

21 May 2008

Scout Niblett - Wed May 21: The Freebutt, Phoenix Place, Brighton. 01273 603974. 7.30pm. £8.

21 May 2008

Terry Fougere - Wed May 21: The Lamb Folk Club. The Lamb Inn, High Street. 01323 728268. 8.30pm. £1.50.

21 May 2008 - 26 May 2008

The Black Horse Music Festival - Fri May 23 - Mon May 26: Storm Warning, Buick 6, The Mariners, John Otway, The Dealers and many, many more. See music feature for more details. The Black Horse, Telham. 01424 429840. £5-£18.

22 May 2008

Ben & Faye - Thu May 22: Counting House, Moat Croft Rd. 01323 731158. 8.30pm. Free.

22 May 2008

Bohemia Ukelele Band - Thu May 22: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

22 May 2008

I Heart Hastings, Soul Santuary - Thu May 22: The Brass Monkey, Havelock Rd. 01424 442406. 8pm. Free.

22 May 2008

Mascara - Thu May 22: The Black Market, George St. 01424 422399. 9pm. Free.

23 May 2008

Big Blue - Fri May 23: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

23 May 2008

De La Soul - Fri May 23: Concorde2, Medeira Drive, Brighton. 01273 673311. 7.30pm. £18.

23 May 2008

Fred Slater Band - Fri May 23: Ypres Castle Inn, Church Square, Rye. 01729 223248. 9.30pm. Free.

23 May 2008

Pearly Cubes - Fri May 23: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

23 May 2008

The Betties - Fri May 23: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

23 May 2008

The Blue Doughnuts - Fri May 23: The Senlac Inn, Station Rd, Battle. 01424 772362. 9pm. Free.

24 May 2008

Adrenalin Switch - Sat May 24: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

24 May 2008

Outcry - Sat May 24: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 8.30pm. Free.

24 May 2008

Pog - Sat May 24: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 8pm. Free.

24 May 2008

The Calm - Sat May 24: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

24 May 2008

The Troubadours - Sat May 24: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

25 May 2008

1066 - Sun May 25: The London Trader, East Beach St. 01424 429684. 5pm. Free.

25 May 2008

Albert Lee & Hogan's Heros - Sun May 25: Hailsham Pavilion, George St, Hailsham. 01323 841414. 7.30pm. £18.50.

25 May 2008

Docter Funkenstein & The Groove Faction - Sun May 25: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

25 May 2008

Linda Murray Quartet - Sun May 25: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 1pm. Free.

25 May 2008

Richard Studholm, Jim Leverton - Sun May 25: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. Free.

25 May 2008

Savanah - Sun May 25: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 12.30pm. Free.

26 May 2008

1066 Rockit Men - Mon May 26: Ypres Castle Inn, Church Square, Rye. 01729 223248. 3pm. Free.

27 May 2008

Open Mic Night - Tue May 27: Last Tuesday of every month. Pig & Butcher, Five Ash Down, Nr Uckfield. 01825 767206.

28 May 2008

Dirty Pretty Things - Wed May 28: Brighton Dome, New Rd. 01273 709709. 7pm. £16.

28 May 2008

Douce Ambience - Wed May 28: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

28 May 2008

The Model Village - Wed May 28: Bar Blue, Pevensey Rd. 01323 431774. 8.30pm. Free.

29 May 2008

I Heart Hastings, Sailor No Youth - Thu May 29: The Brass Monkey, Havelock Rd. 01424 442406. 8pm. Free.

29 May 2008

The Grind - Thu May 29: Bar Blue, Pevensey Rd. 01323 431774. 8.30pm. Free.

29 May 2008

The Logan Wilson Trio - Thu May 29: The Filo, High St, Hastings. 01424 425079. 9pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Brass Monkeys - Fri May 30: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Coup De Ville - Fri May 30: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Fifth Avenue - Fri May 30: The Drive, Victoria Drive, Eastbourne. 01323 729291. Free.

30 May 2008

Helium Love Sok - Fri May 30: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Local Heros - Fri May 30: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Pass The Cat - Fri May 30: Ypres Castle Inn, Church Square, Rye. 01729 223248. 9.30pm. Free.

30 May 2008

Rhonda Dakar, Nick Welsh - Fri May 30: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 8pm. £3.50 - £5.

30 May 2008

The Wedding Present - Fri May 30: Corn Exchange, Church Rd. 01273 709709. 7.30pm. £14.50.

31 May 2008

Guillemots - Sat May 31: Brighton Dome, New Rd. 01273 709709. 7pm. £14.50-£16.50.

31 May 2008

Mercurials - Sat May 31: Pissarro’s, South Terrace. 01424 421363. 9pm. Free.

31 May 2008

Style Express - Sat May 31: Six Bells, Chiddingly. 01825 872227. 8.30pm. Free.

31 May 2008

The Long Goodbye - SatMay 31: The Smugglers, White Rock. 01424 424295. 8pm. Free.

31 May 2008

Too Damn Country - Sat May 31: The Rooms, Western Rd, St Leonards. 01424 713555. 8pm. Free.

31 May 2008

Two Choises - Sat May 31: Prince Albert, The Goffs. 01323 727754. 9.30pm. Free. (Touted by none other than Rodger Daltrey of The Who fame - honestly)

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Theatre

05 May 2008 - 10 May 2008

Congress Theatre - Mon May 5 - Sat May 10: HELLO DOLLY - Mon May 5 – Sat May 10
Anita Dobson and Darren Day - together at last, in this production of Hello Dolly, the show about a meddling match maker. There’ll be singing. Oh good grief yes, there will be singing. Possibly dancing too.
7.30pm. Thu & Sat Matinee 2.30pm | £17.50 - £30

12 May 2008 - 17 May 2008

Congress Theatre - Mon May 12 - Sat May 17: THE WEDDING SINGER - Mon May 12 – Sat May 17
Stage adaptation of the hit Adam Sandler/Drew Barrymore movie about love and heartbreak, all set to a 80s soundtrack. See theatre feature for more details.
7.30pm. Thu & Sat Matinee 2.30pm - £16 - £28

17 May 2008 - 18 May 2008

Assembley Hall Theatre - T. Wells - Sat May 17 Sun May 18: ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT | Sat May 17 – Sun May 18
You may feel someone’s slipped something in your drink when you see a multi-coloured patchwork elephant lumbering across the stage, but let us reassure you, it’s all real. Expect songs and magic and moderate hallucinations.
12pm, 2pm | From £6

23 May 2008 - 25 May 2008

De La Warr Pavilion - Bexhill - Fri May 23 - Sun May 25: KINDLY LEAVE THE STAGE - Fri May 23 – Sun May 25
A play within a play usually travels a farcical journey, and this is no different, as the audience becomes embroiled in the lives of the theatre company members as they perform a production. Confusing? Find out for yourself.
7.30pm. Sat & Sun Matinee 2.30pm - £6

24 May 2008 - 25 May 2008

Assembley Hall Theatre - T. Wells - Sat May 24 Sun May 25: CBEEBIES AT THE THEATRE | Sat May 24-Mon May 26
A collection of kids’ favorites including Bill and Ben, Postman Pat, Jess the Cat and the Koala Brothers hit the stage in a show packed full of music and sing-a-long songs. Kids and students welcome.
11am, 2.30pm, 4.30pm | £13.50

28 May 2008 - 31 May 2008

Congress Theatre - Wed May 28 - Sat May 31: OLIVER - Wed May 28 – Sat May 31
Adaptation of Dickens’ classic novel. Expect family fun, songs galore, cheeky pick-pocketing scamps and plenty of dodgy Dick Van Dyke style cockney accents.
7.30pm. Thu & Sat Matinee 2.30pm - £10-£12