Suspiciously Elvis Christmas Specials A festive rock-and-roll evening, dedicated to the legendary music of Elvis Presley Start the festive season with an amazing evening, in the presence of Brightons very own tribute to the King of RocknRoll. Ivor Potter is - Suspiciously Elvis! Early booking recommended - these tickets sell out FAST!

Cilla & The Swinging 60s is a highly entertaining show, stylishly celebrating the life and music of the legendary Cilla Black - as well as a handpicked selection of her well-known contemporaries, including Dusty Springfield, Lulu, Petula Clark, The Beatles and many more. Starring the unforgettable voice of former West End Singer and, as seen on ITV, Sandy Smith as Cilla. The show will take you on a roller-coaster journey through many of the greatest pop songs of the 60s, including Cilla’s own chart toppers "Anyone Who Had A Heart", “Alfie” and "You’re My World". Other great songs of the decade are featured including “Dancing in the Street”, “Shout, and “Do You Love Me” - which will all leave you with that “feel good” vibe. Hit after hit brings you to your feet. Cilla & The Swinging 60s has everything - smash hit songs, great music, dancing, singing and a huge smiling memory, with the unforgettable Cilla Black.

Across the Square Productions presents Across the Square On a cold December day 1917, Lady Ottoline Morrell has crossed Bedford Square to call on Millicent Fawcett to express her condolences for the loss of a beloved sister. As patroness of the Bloomsbury Group, Ottolines vast circle of friends includes Prime Ministers and novelists, painters and philosophers, whilst Millicent has dedicated her life to the crusade for womens suffrage. Will these two find common ground, shared values? Two differing world views are about to collide over a glass of sherry.

Southwick Players are proud to present one of Mike Leigh's most beloved plays, Abigail's Party. A comedy of manners, and a scathing satire on the aspirations and tastes of the new middle class that emerged in Britain in the 1970s. Suburbia gets to reveal its darker side throughout an increasingly uncomfortable drinks party... Queen of the castle in her suburban semi, Beverley is hosting, alcohol is flowing, music is on cassette deck, and the cheese and pineapple cocktail sticks are ready to go. Along with her overworked husband Laurence, she welcomes new neighbours Angela and Tony round for drinks. Long-established resident Sue is invited too, but the real party is happening back at her place, as Sue's teenage daughter Abigail cant seem to keep the racket down. Awkward small talk quickly descends into inappropriate flirtation and marital disputes, and worse: a soiree from hell, but it'd be rude to leave. This tragicomic portrait of social class, materialism, and sexual tension in 1977 is an unmissable modern classic.

The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Every drama group has experienced the horrors of what can go wrong on opening night and the ladies of the F.A.H.E.T.G. Dramatic Society are no different, with the possible exception that almost everything that could happen does! The scenery collapses, cues are missed, lines forgotten, and the sound effects take on a strange note at times, as the ladies present their ambitious evening's entertainment with the cunning whodunit, "Murder At Checkmate Manor." And if that wasn't enough, there's also a Fashion Show, a Murder Mystery Quiz - complete with a prize, and a jolly sing-a-long at the end! And for the murder-mystery resolution: Mrs Reece, doyenne of the group, rises above the slings and arrows of outrageous dramatics to save the situation and provide the final inventive twist. Before The Play That Goes Wrong there were the Farndale Ladies!

A classic rock tribute show to one of the world's most influential rock bands, the international tribute Deeper Purple are on the road as a 'Highway Star' and guaranteed to take you back to the classic 1970s with memories of a 'Child in Time'. So, if you like your music loud and proud it's time for a 'Black Night' at the Deeper Purple show. Featuring Paul Morris (Rainbow, Yngwie Malmsteen and Purpendicular) and comprising of seasoned professionals from New York, Spain and the UK who, deliver the most authentic tribute to these Classic Rock giants! After all, it takes some doing to encapsulate the music of a band that have been going for over forty years and worked through so many different line ups!

London, 1888. Terror grips the city. In the back alleys of Whitechapel and the drawing rooms of Fitzrovia, a shadow moves ruthless, remorseless, and barely human. Whispers spread of a sneering Satan haunting the streets, as mutilated bodies appear and the fog thickens with secrets. Meanwhile, the distinguished Dr Henry Jekyll - scientist, philanthropist, and man of vision - pursues a radical theory behind closed doors. Determined to divide the dual nature of man, he risks everything: his reputation, his sanity, and the woman he loves. But beneath the gaslight and gore, something festers... a secret too terrible to name, and too late to stop. This bold new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's gothic masterpiece is brought to life by Robert Tremayne, Artistic Director of Dionysus Theatre. With a striking steampunk design, a haunting original soundscape, and a cast of five in a whirlwind of roles, The Curious Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde is a psychological thriller for the modern stage part mystery, part nightmare, and wholly unforgettable.

Join us at the Barn Theatre, Southwick, for a medley of Christmas songs and music, including audience participation.

The Jacksons are a normal, suburban family, honest, open and truthful. One evening they are consulted by the Police about having someone in their house for the weekend as a lookout, to watch the street for a possible courier connection to a Russian spy. As the weekend turns into weeks, slowly but steadily they find themselves drawn into the murky world of deceptions and secrets, forcing them to lie to everyone, including their best friends: their neighbours Helen and Peter Kroger; who may or may not be involved This is the early 1960s and the world is in the grip of the Cold War, yet while suspicions abound, its difficult to imagine it happening under our noses in Britain. More shocking then, is that Hugh Whitemores play is based on a true story... This is a compelling and gripping story about best friends and family forced to keep secrets from each other: a spy story about real people stuck in lies and betrayal.

Murder on the Nile Presented by Southwick Players Directed by Robert Tremayne Kay Ridgeway has it all youth, beauty, boundless wealth, and now a brand-new husband. But as the couple set out on their honeymoon voyage along the Nile, paradise swiftly turns to peril. A shocking murder shatters the tranquillity of the paddle steamer, leaving every passenger under suspicion. This is Agatha Christies original stage version of her classic tale without Hercule Poirot. Who needs him when the wry and watchful Canon Pennefather is on board? From jealous lovers to embittered friends, every traveller harbours secrets, and each has a motive for murder. As the heat rises and claustrophobia tightens its grip, buried tensions erupt and a daring conspiracy is exposed. Romance, danger, and deception combine in Christies masterful whodunnit, where nothing is quite as it seems and nobody can be trusted. Seating & Experience: The Barn Theatre will be transformed into the deck of the paddle steamer 'Lotus', featuring cabaret seating at the front to immerse you in the heart of the action, and raked seating behind for a perfect view of the suspense. Audiences are warmly encouraged to embrace the 1930s glamour of the evening dress for the voyage, sip a drink, and prepare to become part of the atmosphere as Christies mystery unfolds around you. Step aboard for a night of intrigue, elegance, and murder on the Nile if you dare.

Since we reintroduced 'CHECK OUT THE GROOVE' at The Barn in Southwick, they've been nothing less than well, a barnstorming success really. The good people at Southwick Community Centre are allowing us to do it all over again and we hope you can join us. You probably won't be able to, unless you have an advance ticket as they do tend to sell out rather quickly. The reason why, it's just a brilliant night out. Those thumping great tunes from back in the day played through a fantastic sound system accompanied by first class lighting and there's a wonderful dancefloor for you to trip the light fantastic. A very reasonably priced bar is a very welcome bonus and there's even teas, coffees and snacks too. In fact there's nothing quite like this place...and people seem to love it! There's an abundance of free car parking spaces in the immediate locality with plenty of buses going by too and Southwick Railway Station is just a 5 minute walk! Get on it and put yourself in a Happy Place!

After a tremendous session at 'At The Top Of The Stairs' recently, we're staging another Sunday Kind of Soul session and this time it marks the 12th Anniversary of Too Darn Soulful's inauguration way back at The Komedia in Brighton. Since then , there have been some wonderful events so we thought we needed something special for this occasion. To this end we have booked the services of COLIN CURTIS. A legendary pioneer of the Northern Soul scene where after establishing himself at The Golden Torch in Tunstall and The Crystal Rooms in Newcastle-under-Lyme he teamed up with Ian Levine to become a groundbreaking force at The Blackpool Meccas where the two of them arguably changed the nature and direction of the Northern Soul scene. For Colin it was the start of a journey that saw him go on to become a major influence on the entire UK dance scene as he traversed, jazz, jazz-funk, soulful house etc. We've decided to use The Barn because of its superb amenities, superb sound system and the simply wonderful dancefloor surface. It's helpful too that there is ample FREE car parking around the venue, buses are plentiful and Southwick railway station is a mere 5 minutes walk away.

Join the Brighton Big Band for a fabulous afternoon of Swing Dance at The Barn Theatre. The bar and caf will be open from 1pm , doors at 1.30pm.

Few albums capture the heart and grit of rock n roll like Bruce Springsteens Born in the U.S.A. - a record that turned working-class stories into stadium anthems and made The Boss a global icon. The Album Era brings this legendary album to life on stage, performing it in full - from the thunderous Born in the U.S.A. to Im on Fire, Glory Days to Dancing in the Dark. Every show is a celebration of Springsteens raw energy, poetic storytelling, and a sound that defined an era. This isnt imitation- its dedication. The Album Era collective goes beyond tribute act traditions, Each performance revives the sounds of classic albums with authenticity, while delivering the electricity of a true live rock concert. Featuring exceptional musicians from across the UK - from rock veterans to the classically trained - every Album Era line-up is carefully curated to reproduce these masterpieces with passion and precision. Get ready to Dance in the Dark, relive the Glory Days, and feel the spirit of The Boss roar again. The Album Era is a Jam Soup Music Production.