"We were so ridiculously over in love. Funny wasnt it? Horribly funny..." Elyot and Amanda; glamorous, rich, reckless and divorced. A surprise encounter on adjoining hotel balconies rekindles their passion and they fling themselves violently into love once more, and their newly married lives into chaos. Noel Cowards timeless comedy of manners, Private Lives is heading on a tour of the UK, starring Dionysus favourites Lauren Whedbee & Robert Tremayne (in parts originally played by Coward and Gertrude Lawrence in the plays 1930 premiere). They are joined by other company treasures; David Upcraft & Mollie Simpson who are stepping straight into a glittering new production to face the ordeals of married life. Founding member Vicky Newman is back in the directors seat after the huge success of her production of 'The Woman in White' last year . Book your tickets for Private Lives today, you do not want to miss this one! Whilst both on their honeymoon in the South of France with their new partners, ex-spouses, Amanda and Eloyt, find that they have booked adjacent hotel rooms... As they navigate this shocking reunion, and old flames begin to rekindle, Amanda and Elyot are forced to face a difficult choice; do they confront their true feelings for each other? or do they forget that there is a real possibility that they may have made a pair of mistaken marriages? Driven by passion and determination, the divorcees attempt to escape their partners and flee to Amanda's apartment in Paris, to pick up where they left off with the vicious slanging matchbut maybe, just maybe this time itll be a fairytale romance...

Kim Dickinsons & Mark Busells Carpenters Once More Join us for a magical evening as the timeless songs of the Carpenters come to life performed by the incredible Kim Dickinson, known for her stunning vocal resemblance to the legendary Karen Carpenter, with piano accompaniment by Mark Busell.

Wick Theatre Company Presents The Ghost Train by Arnold Ridley directed by Harry Atkinson It is 1925 on a dark storm ridden night. Take a pair of dewy eyed newlyweds, a bickering married couple, an eccentric elderly lady, and an irresponsible dandy of a man, maroon them in a remote run down railway station; throw into the mix a mysterious, irascible Station Master who warns them of the imminent arrival of the Ghost Train which always heralds the death of all who behold it, and you have the makings of a comedy thriller. Arnold Ridleys Ghost Train has stood the test of time and is a firm favourite with actors and audiences alike. The Wick Theatre Company is pleased to present this cracking play in the play's centenary year.

Festival of Whimsy 3: Professor Elemental's Golden Birthday! Join Professor Elemental for his beautiful Birthday Bash on the biggest night out of the year! For one night only, the good Professor will be joined by his good pal Mr B the gentleman rhymer, along with Djs and a full set from the Professor himself. There'll be Hip Hop, Funk, Swing and much more. There will be cakes, a full bar and a some very splendid surprises! It's going to be the party of the year and you are very much invited. Since the Professor is 50 years old, why not dress in something gloriously golden? Or just come along as you are, honestly, it'll just be lovely to see you. All ages, all genders, all very silly.

TROUBADOUR THEATRE presents TOIL An examination of the Human Condition from an alternative perspective, Toil tells the story of six women who are confined on a small farm and must toil every day, in a state of 'transition', to atone for their past mortal sins. They dont know how long their toil will last for. For some, it may be nearly over, for others its just beginning. A new arrival upsets the harmony of the group, and it is through this new arrival that we learn the histories of the other women and why they find themselves in this purgatory. The story covers many themes drawn from life experiences. Please Note: Minimum age 14 years. Touches on multiple topics including dementia, adultery, suicide, abortion.

The Album Era performs The Beatles Rubber Soul Since its release in 1965, the album that saw The Beatles transform from the teenage heartthrob Fab Four into serious studio musicians still continues to inspire generations. Celebrating sixty years since its release, The Album Era band will perform Rubber Soul in its entirety from Drive My Car to Run For Your Life as well as even more iconic Beatles tracks from across their back catalogue. The Album Era concert series goes beyond Tribute Act traditions. Losing the wigs and costumes, each performance the band gives reproduces one of rock and rolls most iconic albums in full with authenticity to the original sounds and studio effects, while maintaining an engaging live music experience of the highest quality. Hailing from across the UK, The Album Era showcases some of the countrys finest musical talent from all walks of the industry. The collaboration of instrumentalists from rock and roll and tribute backgrounds as well as the classically trained from top music universities including Guildhall, Leeds Conservatoire and Trinity Laban, allows for this iconic music to be reproduced and performed to a top standard. Each performance will have a carefully curated line up of these musicians so that the music can be recreated as authentically as possible. The Album Era is a Jam Soup Music production.

The Vegas Lounge with Ivor Potter Join us for an amazing evening with all the greatest hits from Vegas biggest stars including: Elvis, Elton, Tom Jones, Bobby Darrin, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr and Engelbert Humperdinck to name but a few

Southwick players are proud to present a new adaptation by Richard Lindfield "My fathers family name being Pirrip, and my Christian name Philip, my infant tongue could make of both names nothing longer or more explicit than Pip. So, I called myself Pip and came to be called Pip Among the gravestones of a desolate churchyard in the Kent marshes Pip meets the convict, Magwitch, a meeting that is to affect his life in ways the young boy can never imagine. So begins one of the great novels of the English language, brought to life onstage in a new adaptation specially commissioned by the Southwick Players. Great Expectationstells the story of Pip's journey from a poor, abusive childhood into a privileged adulthood and the corrosive power that money and social class can exert. As his life begins to fall apart, Pip comes to realise that his great expectations - social standing and wealth - mean little compared to loyalty and compassion. During the course of the show, you come face-to-face with some of Dickens best-known characters: Miss Havisham, jilted on her wedding day; Estella, the unrequited love of Pips life; Joe, the tender-hearted blacksmith. Dickens wrote two different endings to his novel. Richard Lindfields adaptation gives you the chance to decide which one you think Pip deserves.

Join us at the Barn Theatre to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Southwick Opera/SO Musical Theatreperforming at this venue. A celebration of music from operas, operettas, Gilbert & Sullivan and musical theatre shows performed by the company over the past 60 years.

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!

Join us for an amazing afternoon of music and food. Classic Tunes from The Brighton Big Band with a traditional Cream Tea, all in the lovely surrounds of our beautiful garden. Note: If you are coming with friends please book all your tickets together, so we can ensure you sit together.

Welcome to the rock! 7,000 stranded passengers. One small town. A remarkable true story. Winner of four Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, Come From Away shares the incredible real-life story of the 7,000 air passengers from all over the world who were grounded in Canada during the wake of 9/11, and the small Newfoundland community that invited these ‘come from aways’ into their lives with open hearts. Experience this joyous story and soaring music performed by Glow Theatre Group as spirited locals and global passengers come together to forge friendships that will stay with them forever. The first female American Airlines captain, the quick-thinking town mayor, the mother of a New York firefighter and the eager local news reporter are among the many real characters caught at the start of the moment that changed the course of history and whose stories became a true celebration of hope, humanity and unity. Tickets for the performances which are from 10th – 12th July at 7.30pm (and on Saturday at 2.30pm) and costing just £16.50 are available from www.barntheatreoxted.co.uk

Disneys High School Musical on Stage! The story centres on the blossoming relationship between Troy, a high school jock, and Gabriella, the new smart girl at school. They meet on a family vacation while singing in a karaoke competition, something outside both of their comfort zones. Rediscovering each other at school, their relationship and their surprise decision to audition together for the school show are thwarted by the schools current leading lady, Sharpay, and Troy and Gabriellas well-meaning friends. Full of catchy songs and exciting dance routines, Disneys High School Musical on Stage! explores issues of friendship, first love, and acceptance.

Wick Theatre Company Presents The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time Fifteen year old Christopher embarks on an investigation... It is seven minutes after midnight, Christopher has discovered Mrs Shears dog with its eyes closed lying on the grass. It looks like its running on its side, but its not. The dog is dead. Here begins the mystery. This is Christopher's murder mystery story. There are also no lies in this story because Christopher can't tell lies. Christopher does not like strangers or the colours yellow or brown or being touched. On the other hand, he knows all the countries in the world and their capital cities and every prime number up to 7507. He sees the world in details, in patterns and numbers. When Christopher decides to find out who killed the neighbour's dog, his mystery story becomes more complicated than he could have ever predicted. Mark Haddon's best-selling novel has been turned into a moving play which won the Olivier Award in 2013 and has been performed world-wide: this is a powerful and visually stunning story of bravery and tenacity that is full of surprises.