The Bourne
Old Town, Hastings
For tickets and information: 01424 423321
September 3 to October 2 - Coastal Currents 2005:
With its wide-ranging appeal and diversity of style, method and materials, this exhibition is part of the Coastal Currents Arts Festival 2005. The participating artists this year include Jill Hartman, Dave Bastin, Bill Day, Brian Renshaw, Jean Howell, Ray McChrystal and David Newman.
October 4 to 7 - Plaza Suite:
This hilarious three-act play by Neil Simon details the misadventures of three couples as they face crucial moments in their lives - all in the same hotel room.
October 8 to November 6 - Pip Carpenter: Artist/Printmaker
Pip was a senior lecturer at Middlesex University until leaving to become a full-time artist. She is a member of the Greenwich Half Moon South Bank Printmakers. The paintings are watercolour, acrylic and pastel, and the handmade prints are etchings, dry-points, and collographs.
October 21 to 29 - She Stoops To Conquer or the Mistakes Of A Night:
This festival of fast-moving fun was, like so many of The Stables' favourite plays, written by an Irishman. As an outsider, Goldsmith was well placed to define our most contradictory national characteristics: a love of practical jokes on the one hand, and on the other a respect for measured, reasonable and civilized behaviour.
November 10, 11, 15, 18 at 7.30pm, and November 19 at 3pm - Kindertransport:
This fascinating and moving play takes place in a junk room, where a daughter discovers her mother's past as she searches for things to take with her when she leaves home. As these secrets unfold, we watch the effect the discovery has on their relationship.
November 12, 16, 17, 19 at 7.30pm, and November 13 at 3pm (Remembrance Sunday) - Not About Heroes:
In 1917 two young poets met at Craiglockhart, a hospital for shell-shocked officers. Not About Heroes traces the intimate friendship that developed between Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon over the pivotal year of their lives-from their first meeting, through each man's brave return to the front.
November 12 to December 18 - End of Year Show:
The success of last year's end of year show looks set to be repeated, and with the proximity of Christmas in mind we aim to suit all budgets and tastes. In this year's show the artists include Jane Beacham, Jan Erb, Roy Bugden, Jillian Eldridge, Rod Harman, Mathew Button, Helen Hunt and Lindsey Zervakis.
39a High Street, Old Town
For tickets and information: 01424 720393
e-Mail: info@electricpalacecinema.com
web: www.electricpalacecinema.com
Hastings Seafront
For tickets and information: 01424 462288
October 1 - G2: Definitive Genesis:
Performed live, perfectly and with passion.
October 2 - Nashville Nights and Dixie Days
October 3 - Shakespeare 4 Kidz - Romeo and Juliet:
Two families. One long-standing feud. Two young people destined to fall in love... and die. Romeo and Juliet is brought to life in a vibrant, fun-filled, rock 'n' rolling Shakespeare 4 Kidz production.
October 7 - That'll be the Day:
A spectacular range of knock-out hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, with loads of zany comedy thrown in too!
October 8 - Kevin 'Bloody' Wilson:
Described as one of the funniest and most original singer, songwriters of our generation.
October 10 - Beyond Belief
October 13 - U2Two:
Four musicians dedicated to reproducing the unique sound and visuals of the top pop Irish group U2.
October 14 - Richard Swerrun - Unchained:
Fresh from his starring role in 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', Richard Swerrun tours with his 7-piece band to bring you songs that he's always wanted to sing.
October 16 to October 18 - The Gruffalo:
Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined? Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up, and their adults.
October 19 - The Hollies:
As popular today as they were four decades ago in the 60s when they were only just behind The Beatles in single sales.
October 21 - Think Floyd:
All the atmosphere, visual magnitude and musical excellence of Pink Floyd, re-created live onstage. A special feature, in celebration of its 30th anniversary, will be a dedicated tribute to the majestic 'Wish You Were Here', considered by many to be Pink Floyd's finest album.
October 22 - Aled Jones:
The concert will feature Aled, a guest vocalist and various other musicians, the material will be taken from his two gold selling albums 'Aled' and 'Higher'.
October 26 to October 29 - Calamity Jane - The Hastleons:
This musical Western is adapted from the celebrated stage-play and film. 'Calam' dresses like a man, totes a gun and drives the Deadwood City stagecoach. Well-meaning, but disaster-prone, she tries to help the local saloon proprietor out of a jam by promising to fetch a music-hall star from Chicago.
October 30 - Little Red Riding Hood:
Follow Little Red Riding Hood on her eventful journey through the forest. Enjoy her adventures with the funny woodland characters and her exciting encounter with the funny, silly Wolf.
November 1 - Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers:
Unique - steeped in the ancient traditions of Taiko and infused with diverse musical influences. The wide-ranging appeal of their modern approach has earned them the reputation as Europe's foremost Taiko drumming group.
November 2 - Elvis - An American Trilogy:
Supported by a large orchestra and hand picked vocalists, this two part spectacular is probably Britains largest and most historically accurate, Elvis tribute show!
November 3 - The Nutcracker:
An enchanting Christmas story telling the tale of how a wooden nutcracker transforms into a Prince and takes young Clara on a wonderful trip to the Kingdom of Sweets.
November 4 to November 5 - Derek Acorah:
Derek is undoubtedly the UK's No.1 Spirit Medium. The star of Living TV's 'Most Haunted', 'Most Haunted Live' and 'The Antiques Ghost Show' brings his hugely entertaining evening of psychic ability to the White Rock Theatre.
November 7 - Circus of Horrors:
'The Circus of Horrors' brings you an amazing amalgamation of death defying flying trapeze artists, witchdoctors, voodoo acrobats and vampires flying through the air suspended only by their hair.
November 10 - Matt Monro Junior:
A tribute to the late great Matt Monro by his son Matt Monro Jnr featuring the greatest hits including 'Born Free', 'From Russia with Love' and many more.
November 12 - Stacks of Soul:
Dave Finnegan's Commitments feature the instantly recognisable horn section, and that sweet soul rhythm section spreading the word of Otis Redding, Sam and Dave and the other apostles of soul.
November 18 to November 19 - Don Pasquale
November 24 to November 26 - Scouts Gang Show
November 28 - Spirit of Christmas:
Quite simply one of the most enchanting Christmas entertainment spectaculars ever. The show is a dazzling blend of Christmas entertainment, with delightful Christmas songs, beautiful and colourful costumes and the highest kicking girls this side of Lapland!
November 30 - The Ultimate Fantasy Show
Johns Place
Bohemia Road, Hastings
For tickets and information: 01424 781155
web: www.hmag.org.uk
October 8 to January 8 - Remember, Remember... Hastings and the Bonfire Tradition:
2005 sees the 400th anniversary of the Guy Fawkes Conspiracy, and the 10th anniversary of the rejuvenated Hastings Borough Bonfire Society. This exhibition looks at the tradition of Bonfires in Hastings and Sussex.
Pelham Place
For tickets and information: 01424 442601
October 15 - Gala Concert:
Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra joins Opera South East and Sussex Brass in a gala concert for Hastings Week.
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