Culture

Rye Bookshop continues its promotion of the work of locally based authors with more book-signings in August

Rye Jazz Festival promises to be a treat, with world-class performers mixing with home-grown talent

The amazing medieval churches of Romney Marsh provided the unique backcloth for this fifth JAM festival

Mapp and Luciaphiles enjoyed "po di mu" as part of the annual EF Benson Society Rye Day

Having the time of their lives, the Mamma Mia! happy hippies are back for another round of vocal gymnastics to Abba's iconic songs, this time with Cher turning up to play Grandma. It's corny, contrived and Pierce Brosnan still can't sing but somehow its infectious joy just works and will leave you smiling.

Glyndebourne offers an opportunity to see Samuel Barber's rarely performed opera Vanessa, first staged in 1958

Don't miss these top films coming up at your local film club for the rest of this year

Adults and children alike will be delighted with this new adventure story, aimed mainly at children, at another book signing this week

Here is an opportunity to view a classic film from a famous Indian film-maker, coupled with the launch of a biographical portrait

No longer resident at Lamb House, the Lamb Players bring their newest production to Fairlight Hall

Don't miss the Hastings Philharmonic Choir at the start of their next season, their sound is phenomenal

Mary Shelley and Incredibles 2 make their debuts this week, and watch out for the live showing of the World Cup final on Sunday July 15, with free entry