Culture

When Shakespeare came to Rye

The riddle of whether Shakespeare really did come to Rye with his company has finally been solved

Let’s go to the movies!

The marauding monkeys are back as they and dastardly humans fight each other for survival

Music at the Monastery

Rye's medieval monastery is to be used for an amazing classical recital

Rye musical aiming for West End

A new Mapp and Lucia musical was shown off at the community centre, to tumultuous applause from EF Benson Society members

Let’s go to the movies!

Much genteel smouldering ensues when during the American Civil War, wounded Union soldier Colin Farrell is sheltered at a Southern girls' boarding school that also contains Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst and Elle Fanning

Look out for The Looker

A travelling theatre company with a difference brings its puppets to Rye

De La Warr gets new funding

A new initiative at the De La Warr Pavilion at Bexhill reinforces the thriving attraction of contemporary music-making

Genius of Banksy revealed

Serious art and amusing art shown in a fascinating talk on the artist Banksy

Petula helps to raise funds

Petula Clark made a surprise appearance at the Fairlight Hall ball to raise funds for the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition

Let’s go to the movies!

Spider-Man is back and dealing with the evil Vulture

Soiree sings for supper

Winchelsea Singers held an amusing and very entertaining evening, organised by Charlotte Beecroft

Rye Film Club presents Lion

A heart warming story with that feel good factor

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