Four things to do in East Sussex

This is no ‘sit back and watch’ production

Brendan Cole brings his popular Show Man tour to the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, next Friday, March 13.

Tickets start at £27.50 from 01323 412000 or eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

A spokesperson said: “Taking its inspiration from the magic of theatre and the movies, Show Man brings something for everyone. With his amazingly talented hand-picked championship dancers and scorching eight piece live big band and singers, Brendan will bring audiences many of their favourite Strictly dance styles with choreography full of excitement, intimacy, emotion and skill. With laughter and chat throughout audiences are guaranteed to have a ball.

“This is no ‘sit back and watch’ production; each show is full-on, high-energy dance dynamite, up close and personal, with superb choreography, stunning lighting and amazing special effects. Expect a cheeky Charleston to Pencil Full of Lead, a saucy Salsa to Despacito and music from Beggin’ to Bublé.”

Alfie Boe and Michael Ball are back together

Michael Ball and Alfie Boe are back together on a new UK tour, which comes to the Brighton Centre this Friday, March 6 (7pm).

Spokeswoman Nicole Otero said: “The world’s ultimate musical duo, Michael Ball and Alfie Boe, have missed each other, and we have missed them.

“Both singers have been extremely busy, with hugely successful solo albums, sell-out tours and both starring in Les Misérables in the West End. But it is the combination of these two arresting voices and personalities which proves to be irresistible to countless fans across the nation.

“The pair release their highly-anticipated third studio album, Back Together, out now on Decca Records.”

A terrific tribute to two giants of rock ’n’ roll

The music of two rock giants is combined in one special concert when Purple Zeppelin return to the Congress Theatre on Thursday, March 12.

Voted Best UK Tribute Band twice, Purple Zeppelin were a massive hit with audiences when they last performed in Eastbourne. In this two and a half hour show, audiences will hear more than 30 classic songs.

A spokesperson said: “The band are genuine admirers of both Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin and with the accent firmly on entertainment, this is a night not to be missed.”

Tickets £23 (concessions available). Call 01323 412000 or visit www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk.

An exciting programme of great music from America

Lewes Concert Orchestra performs at TRINITY Centre, St John sub Castro, Abinger Place, Lewes, on Friday, March 27 (7.30pm).

American music lovers are invited to enjoy a programme that features Leonard Bernstein’s Candide Overture and West Side Story (suite of dances), as well as Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Charles Ives’ Variations on ‘America’.

The concert also includes George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with piano soloist Rachel Fryer.

Tickets are £12 on door (under 18s £5) or £10 in advance from Lewes Town Hall. Email [email protected].

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