Sussex

<p>Hi there &#8211; we&#8217;re so glad you had fun at Abigail&#8217;s Party. I&#8217;ll feed back your comments to HQ and thanks for letting us know your thoughts!</p>


<p>Hi<br />
I LOVE this for finding out things going on in Sussex- is there anyway it could be 2 months in advance, so we can find out and book things for September now?<br />
Found out about the outside theatre production of Abigails Party on here, booked tickets and loved it.<br />
Thanks.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Notflix (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.otherplaceticketing.co.uk/6624/notflix" target="_blank">Notflix</a>, Mon 24 &amp; Tue 25 Aug, The Warren Outdoors, Brighton</h2>



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<p>This lot, an all-female lineup and live band, are billed as &#8216;The Spice Girls of improv&#8217;.  Musical suggestions from the audience are improvised alongside a live band in a big, glittery stiletto of uncynical joy. This show has raked in the awards and sold out over the country, including at the all-important Edinburgh Fringe. High quality, highly silly entertainment on Brighton beach. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.otherplaceticketing.co.uk/6596/back-to-black-the-music-of-amy-winehouse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse (opens in a new tab)">Back to Black: The Music of Amy Winehouse</a>, Mon 24 &#8211; Mon 31 Aug, The Warren Outdoors, Brighton</h2>



<p>They tried to make her go to rehab, she said no, no, no. Sadly we know how it ended, but the legacy of the extraordinary Amy Winehouse lives on in this show, premiering at Brighton following a sell-out run at Edinburgh Fringe. This show gives an insight into Amy&#8217;s sharp rise to fame. Vocalist Reine Beau Anderson Dudley&#8217;s voice was put to the test after a powercut just before a performance at Edinburgh meant she had to go fully acoustic &#8211; and was more than up to the task. The focus is very much on the music, no faux black beehives here. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Bazaar Summer Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sussexprairies.co.uk/event/bazaar-indian-summer-market-2/" target="_blank">Bazaar Summer Market</a>, until Sept 7 and <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Starry Starry Stargazing Night (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sussexprairies.co.uk/event/starry-starry-stargazing-night-with-dr-john-mason/" target="_blank">Starry Starry Stargazing Night</a>, Wed 26 Aug, Sussex Prairie Garden, Henfield</h2>



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<p>On Wednesday, Dr John Mason from the South Downs Planetarium will host a night of star gazing at this gorgeous 8-acre gem of a garden. Telescopes will be available and John will talk participants through what&#8217;s visible including the waxing moon, Jupiter and Saturn, and a little later on, Mars. There&#8217;s also an ongoing <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Bazaar Summer Market (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.sussexprairies.co.uk/event/bazaar-indian-summer-market-2/" target="_blank">Bazaar Summer Market</a>, spread out across the garden in marquees to aid social distancing, featuring gorgeous vintage clothes, designer jewellery, home furnishings and gifts all ethically sourced from India. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.otherplaceticketing.co.uk/6605/komedia-presents-comic-boom-comedy-club" target="_blank">Komedia Presents – Comic Boom Comedy Club</a>, Thu 27 Aug, The Warren Outdoors, Brighton</h2>



<p>For now, comedy venue Komedia remains closed but you can still get your fix of giggles at this outdoor version of Comedy Boom, to be held on a purpose-built site on Brighton Beach just next to the pier, off Madeira Drive. This legendary monthly night of established comedians and rising stars is widely regarded as one of the best in the UK. Catch&nbsp;<em>Mock The Week</em>&nbsp;regular Angela Barnes among others at this one.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.glyndebourne.com/events/outdoor-opera/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Outdoor Opera (opens in a new tab)">Outdoor Opera</a>, Thu 27 Aug, Glyndebourne</h2>



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<p>The gorgeous gardens at Glyndebourne play host to a two-part extravaganza of opera. The evening begins with a garden concert,&nbsp;<em>Reverberations in Nature</em>&nbsp;from none other than the London Philharmonic Orchestra, featuring works from Wagner, Ives, Gabrieli, Mahler and Takemitsu. After a break, be transported to the markets of Paris for a new translation of one-act French farce Mesdames de la Halle, entitled In The Market For Love. This comic miniature is full of show-stopping tunes and larger-than-life characters, and sees love blossom between a handsome cook and a charming orphan. Set to the backdrop of the South Downs, this should be an evening of effervescent magic and unbridled joyful emotion. Bring your own picnic or pre-order a picnic or afternoon tea to collect on the day.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/all-events/summer-craft-and-gift-fair" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Summer Craft and Gift Fair</a>, Fri 28 – Mon 31 Aug, Leonardslee Lakes &amp; Gardens, Horsham</h2>



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<p>The most gorgeous location for three days of shopping heaven from local indie businesses, all hand-picked to showcase their amazing skills and products. Expect arts and crafts, fashion, homeware and heaps more artisan goodies and plenty of pop-ups from local stores and boutiques. The event is free but you’ll need to book, and entry to Leonardslee is charged at the usual rate so make a day of it by touring the wonderful gardens teeming with rare wildlife. Leonardslee’s famous afternoon teas are also back,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.leonardsleegardens.co.uk/afternoon-tea-at-leonardslee-house" target="_blank">menus and booking here.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.cft.org.uk/movies-and-music-weekend" target="_blank">Music &amp; Movies Weekend</a>, Fri 28 – Sun 30 Aug, Chichester Festival Theatre, outdoor venues</h2>



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<p>Catch a movie, sing along to a hit number, and even listen to Hugh Bonneville read children’s stories at this weekend outdoor celebration from Chichester Festival Theatre. There’ll be drive-in cinema with classics like&nbsp;<em>Grease</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Some Like It Hot</em>, a day of outdoor performances including Family Fun in the Park, in which much-loved stories including&nbsp;<em>The Tiger Who Came To Tea</em>&nbsp;will be brought alive by the lovely Mr Bonneville, with puppets. And a concert packed full of West End stars performing hits from&nbsp;<em>West Side Story</em>,&nbsp;<em>My Fair Lady</em>&nbsp;and more will round off what promises to be a brilliant weekend.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://wtam.uk/event/the-giant-balloon-show/#book" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Giant Balloon Show (opens in a new tab)">The Giant Balloon Show</a>, Sat 29 Aug, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing </h2>



<p>The Giant Balloon Show returns for two free shows outside the Pavilion Theatre this Saturday. Expect mind-boggling balloon antics accompanied by an 80s soundtrack, and best of all, it&#8217;s free. But do book a space online to stay up to date with any changes. Currently two shows are scheduled, at 11am and 12.15pm. Donations welcome too. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg,&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.glyndebourne.com/openhouse/" target="_blank">Glyndebourne Open House</a>,  Sun 30 Aug</h2>



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<p>Glyndebourne launched its virtual Open House back in May and since then has broadcast more than 2,500 hours of world class opera. Each opera is shown at 5pm on Sunday and available for one week afterwards, and this Sunday it’s the turn of&nbsp;Wagner&#8217;s Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg. When a young knight arrives in the city of&nbsp;Nuremberg&nbsp;he falls immediately in love with Eva. But her hand has been promised to the winner of a singing competition, and so, with the help of the cobbler-poet Hans Sachs, he sets out to win both the contest and the girl. A wise, warm-hearted comedy. </p>


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