Culture

Far from the Madding Crowd

Superb theatre on your doorstep - The Ellen Terry Barn Theatre season has started well at Smallhythe,near Tenterden

There’s nowt so queer as folk

EF Benson society members enjoyed a fascinating talk about the family of the former mayor and acclaimed author of the Mapp and Lucia novels, set in Rye

This girl’s on fire

A play about the life of a local punk legend is to be performed in Hastings (where else?), together with a whole host of other events

What a musical feast

A classical, inspiring evening in Hastings with Beethoven, Brahms and conductor Marcio da Silva

Discovery in St Thomas’ church

Do take a trip to Winchelsea, St Thomas' church, to look at two donated paintings - they are beautiful

Bank holiday jazzed up

Now in its sixth year, the festival is a must to attend event for music fans, families and is acknowledged as one of the best boutique music events in the UK

Creative stitches on display

Rye Creative Stitchers demonstrated their needlework skills at an exhibition

Let’s go to the movies!

Jessica Chastain plays Miss Sloane, a formidable Washington lobbyist who finds that winning her latest battle may come at too high a price

Don’t miss exciting Brahms

A very exiting concert in the beautiful venue of St Mary in the Castle Hastings sea front

Potty time at the Boys Club

Alternative art in Rye, very worthwhile visiting and supporting the youth of the town

An opera, a church and a pub

An encounter with the Devil’s Marksman (Der Freischutz) in a country churchyard is an opportunity not to be missed

Let’s go to the movies!

From the stable of British comedy spoofs comes Mindhorn, about a washed-up actor from a 1980s TV detective show, who gets the chance to help out in a real murder investigation.

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