NEW VENTURE THEATRE ‘Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons, Lemons’ Play by Sam Steiner, directed by Cata Lindegaard . Could you ever truly know someone in just 140 words? A typical opposites-attract story, set in the background of free speech, democracy, and the preciousness of language. A world where we’re forced to say less. A world where […]
Brighton and District Organists Association Organ Music at St Barts . D’Arcy Trinkwon (International Concert Organist; Organist, Worth Abbey; Organist to the University of Sussex) Music by Guilmant, Liszt, Gigout, Mussorgsky. . St. Bartholomew’s Church, Ann Street, Brighton BN1 4GP Admission free. Tickets available in advance from: www.brightonfringe.org, Brighton Fringe App and Fringe Box Office […]
ROTTINGDEAN HERITAGE Art Exhibition . Rob Upward & Friends, Sandra Turvey, Alison Pollock, Tony O’Connor . The Grange Art Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA Wednesday 16–Sunday 27 June Wednesday–Saturday 1.00–4.00pm, Sunday 2.00–4.00pm Admission free Information: www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk / 01273 301004 .
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH Jon Rattenbury & Brian Ashworth (guitar duo) . Beautiful music in the heart of the City. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ (on the corner of Church Street and Dyke Road) Tel: 01273 […]
MUSICIANS OF ALL SAINTS A String Quartet Andrew Sherwood, Sophia Bartlette – Violins; Ellie Blackshaw – Viola; Peter Copley – Cello . Haydn String Quartet in C major, Op.33 no.5 in G major; E. J. Moeran, String Quartet in A Minor; Ellie Blackshaw, new work. . Hamsey Old Church, Lewes BN8 5TB £13/under 18s free […]
PHOENIX ART SPACE Virtual Open Studios . Instead of the annual Open Studios, Phoenix Art Space has commissioned a series of short films about its studio artists. From 25 – 27 June visitors will be able to enjoy each of these films as they are projected in the Green Room. . Phoenix Art Space, 10–14 […]
MUSIC FOR CONNECTION Music and Motion . Friendly music-making group for people living with dementia and their carers, suitable for all abilities (no musical experience necessary). Funded by NHS Brighton & Hove CCG as part of the Ageing Well partnership. . www.musicforconnection.co.uk/dementia Online / venue to be confirmed Free to attend, but advance booking essential […]
MUSIC FOR CONNECTION Tea & Jam . Outdoors freeform 50+ jam session – making music in the moment. Bring an instrument, curiosity and listening ears! Brighton & Hove Older People’s Music project, funded by BHCC. . www.musicforconnection.co.uk/dementia Central Brighton venue Free to attend, but advance booking essential via phone or email: bela@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096
MUSIC AND WINE AT ST. LUKE’S Rosie Brown . With a heady mix of jazz, folk and country influences, Rosie Brown and her extraordinary band create an inimitable harmony-drenched sound. Three voices, two guitars, bass, drums and flugelhorn. ‘Bewitching’ * * * * (Mojo magazine) St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 9ZB £7 […]
THE SUSSEX GUILD Borde Hill Contemporary Craft Show . This summer Sussex Guild members are delighted to be exhibiting for the first time at Borde Hill Garden during a 2-weekend event. Sussex Guild members will be showing their inspiring work in marquee pods on the Azalea Ring during Borde Hill’s Rose Celebration Weeks and Form […]
ROYAL PAVILION & MUSEUMS TRUST Artificial Sunshine: Lighting the Pavilion . Join us for an illuminating look at how the Royal Pavilion was lit in the days before the electric light bulb. With Visitor Services Officer Marcus Bagshaw. Free online talk Monday 28 June, 12 pm Approx. 20 mins + Q&A Book now Booking for […]
ROTTINGDEAN HERITAGE From the Land to the Sea . Art Exhibition – John Burgess . The Grange Art Gallery, The Green, Rottingdean BN2 7HA Wednesday 30 June–Sunday 18 July (Wednesday–Saturday 1.00–4.00pm, Sunday 2.00–4.00pm) Admission free Information: www.rottingdeanheritage.org.uk / 01273 301004 .
ST NICHOLAS CHURCH John Collins (organ) . Beautiful music in the heart of the City. Tea, coffee and home-made cakes available. Suggested donation £3.00 on the door or whatever you can afford. St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ (on the corner of Church Street and Dyke Road) Tel: 01273 205360 Email: stnicholasrecitals@gmail.com www.stnicholasbrighton.org.uk […]
MUSIC FOR CONNECTION Stretch and Sing Club . Join our friendly group for 50+ in person or online for songs, music quizzes, dance and music-making! Everyone is welcome and no experience is necessary. Online / venue to be confirmed Free to attend; email for Zoom link / venue details: bela@musicforconnection.co.uk / 01273 569096 .
THE ARTS SOCIETY EAST SUSSEX Thomas Heatherwick – A Modern Leonardo? Lecture/talk: by Ian Swankie . Online via Zoom (with easing of restrictions, limited places may be available to attend in person at The Hove Club strictly by prior arrangement) ASES members free, non-members £5.00 (Zoom), £8 (The Hove Club) Contact Membership Secretary for Zoom […]
MUSIC & WINE AT ST. LUKE’S Emmanuel Bach (violin) and Jenny Stern (piano) . This recital pairs Beethoven’s spirited E-flat Sonata with Poulenc’s turbulent, highly emotional Sonata. These works are followed by light-hearted works from the latter composer, with a completely different work by Bazzini to finish. . St. Luke’s Church, Queen’s Park Road, BN2 […]
LEWES FESTIVAL OF SONG The Magic of Italy . Chiaroscuro: celebrating the magic of Italy and the lure of Venice Programme includes Bellini, Tosti, Rossini, Dallapiccolo, Berio, Venetian Lieder and Arie Antiche Performed by Masters and Opera Course advanced students from the Royal College of Music, Lottie Bowden soprano, Annabel Kennedy mezzo, Baritone tbc, Ana […]
LEWES FESTIVAL OF SONG The Voice of the Viola . Sally Beamish, Lotte Betts-Dean and friends Brahms, Berlioz, Beamish . Tickets £12, students half-price, under 16s free St. Anne’s Church, High Street, Lewes BN7 1RJ Tickets and info from www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk or Lewes Tourist Information Centre: 01273 483448 .
BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL The Madrigal Reimagined . Monteverdi String Band The ever-flexible madrigal was always a blank canvas subject to endless interpretations depending on the resources and imagination of the performers. Adding some ornamental ‘frizzante’ this programme explores the full dramatic possibilities of the form, vocally and instrumentally, including music by Monteverdi and words […]
LEWES FESTIVAL OF SONG Heine’s Poetry in Song . Nick Pritchard and Nancy Cooley Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Mendelssohn . Tickets £15, students half-price, under 16s free St. Anne’s Church, High Street, Lewes BN7 1RJ Tickets and info from www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk or Lewes Tourist Information Centre: 01273 483448 .
MUSICIANS OF ALL SAINTS . Directed by Peter Davison Bach Concerto for Two Violins in D minor BWV 1043; Ian Morgan Williams, Some Easy Music (2nd performance); Alison Kay, Knot for Strings (2nd performance); Warlock, Serenade for Strings; Elgar, Introduction and Allegro. . All Saints Centre, Friars Walk, Lewes BN7 2LE £13/under 18s free via […]
BRIGHTON EARLY MUSIC FESTIVAL The Madrigal Reimagined . Monteverdi String Band The ever-flexible madrigal was always a blank canvas subject to endless interpretations depending on the resources and imagination of the performers. Adding some ornamental ‘frizzante’ this programme explores the full dramatic possibilities of the form, vocally and instrumentally, including music by Monteverdi and words […]
SHOREHAM WORDFEST Shakespeare's "The Tempest" . We very much missed being able to bring Wordfest's 'Celebrating Shakespeare' Festival to the streets of Shoreham, both last April and this, but we are delighted to bring a taste of Shakespeare this summer, a one-off performance of his great play The Tempest performed by the vibrant, multi talented company 'This […]
LEWES FESTIVAL OF SONG Who Tells My Story? Portraits of Women . Bethan Langford and Keval Shah Mozart, Haydn, Crumb, Dove . Tickets £12, students half-price, under 16s free St. Anne’s Church, High Street, Lewes BN7 1RJ Tickets and info from www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk or Lewes Tourist Information Centre: 01273 483448 .
LEWES FESTIVAL OF SONG Baudelaire and Verlaine in Song . Alison Rose (soprano) and Nancy Cooley (pianist) including Debussy, Fauré and Duparc . Tickets £15, students half-price, under 16s free St. Anne’s Church, High Street, Lewes BN7 1RJ Tickets and info from www.lewesfestivalofsong.co.uk or Lewes Tourist Information Centre: 01273 483448 .