Merchant and Mills

Culture

Heard through the Grapevine

The Grapevine in Conduit Street, a hot spot for blues and jazz

Let’s go to the movies!

Overprotective dad Ned is seriously underwhelmed when he and his family visit his daughter and meet her wild and wacky Silicon-Valley billionaire boyfriend Laird. An entertaining comedy of manners ensues

Love & Friendship back in Rye!

Kate Beckinsale as Lady Susan Vernon, a widow, who has come to stay at the estate of her in-laws to wait for rumours of her dalliances circulating in polite society, to die down

Euphonia plays a different tune

A fascinating and enjoyable evening, showcasing the talents of both cast and director and which deserved a larger audience

Howling over the marshes

Fancy some entertainment after the festivities? In Winchelsea, Holmes and Watson will be seeking the Hound of the Baskervilles inside St Thomas's Church, complete with fog, in this year's Christmas matinee

Moving tribute to gifted man

Thomas Harris, a young pianist of great promise, died at the age of 22. A concert was held in his memory at St Thomas's Church, Winchelsea

Dancing a panto

Performers from Rye Dance School presented their pantomime at...

Let’s go to the movies!

There are still chances to see Rogue One and Passengers this coming Christmas week, together with a stunning performance of The Nutcracker from the Royal Opera House. Fantastic Beasts and Bridget Jones's Baby return on Friday, December 30, with Silence and A Monster Calls from New Year's day

Music-makers raise funds

A local church organist and a trumpeter team up with a recording engineer to help a charity

Wall of Sound at Tales of Old

Fresh from their London excursion, the Wall of Sound choir performed throughout the day

Let’s go to the movies!

It's here! Rogue One: A Star Wars story opens at the Kino this week on Friday December 16 with cocktails, prosecco and canapes before the 8:30pm showing. And as a Christmas treat, FREE Christmas-themed films are being shown in the Silver Room this weekend, December 17 and 18, and on Christmas Eve

Stepping back into history

Much of Rye's history, whether it is of smuggling or religious persecution, is hidden - but the New Year offers a chance to see what you have missed

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