What's on?

Comedy

Brighton

Komedia, 44 Gardener Street (01273) 647100: Krater Comedy Club, July 11-13; 18-20; 25-27. The Treason Show, July 11-12, 8.30pm. Comic Boom, July 31, 8pm. Mind Out...For The Laughs, July 31, 8.30pm. Edinburgh Comedy Preview: Steve Day, July 10, 7.30pm; Phil Nichol's 8 Nights Only, July 10, 9pm; Richard Herring's The Headmaster's Son, July 11, 6.30pm; Reg D Hunter, July 11, 8pm; Rob Deering, July 11, 9.30pm; Kerry Godliman, July 13, 7.30pm; Josh Howie's Chosen, July 13, 9pm. Andrew Bird, July 16, 7.30pm; Stephen Grant's Second, July 16, 9pm; Paul Kerensa's iPaul: The Great Playlist Challenge, July 19, 6.30pm; Steve K Amos, July 19, 8pm; Rob Heeney, July 19, 9.30pm; Sarah Millican's Not Nice, July 20, 7.30pm; John Gordillo, July 20, 9pm; Glen Wool's Goodbye Scars, July 24, 7.30pm; Pete Firman's Film-Flam, July 24, 9pm; Jason John Whitehead's The Joker, July 25, 6.30pm; Zoe Lyons' Mangled Manta of the Messed up Modern Mind, July 25, 8pm; Markus Birdman's Sympathy for the Devil, July 25, 9.30pm.

Lewes

Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street (01273) 474882: Damsels in Distress, a trilogy by Alan Ayckbourn, July 11-26.

Tunbridge Wells

Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Trinity Gardens - TTC: Twelfth Night or What You Will, 8pm (Sat/Sun Mat 3pm) July 15-20.

Upper Dicker

Village Hall: Deja Vu Cabaret, by the Dicker Players, July 11/12 at 8pm. Tickets 15 incl meal from 01323 485153 or [email protected]

Dance

Brighton

St Thomas More's Church Hall, corner of Braybon/Carden Avenue, Patcham: Mon Evenings. The Live Wire School of Dance Disco/Street/Jazz and Ballroom/Latin American classes for children and teenagers beginners and improvers, Ballroom, Latin American and Salsa classes for adults. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

Burgess Hill

1st Burgess Hill Scout HQ, Station Road: Thurs afternoons. The Live Wire School of Dance 50+ Dance for Fitness classes. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

London Meed School, Chanctonbury Road: Saturday, July 26 and September 27, 8pm. Doors open 7.45pm. New attendees, buy one ticket '“ get one free! Ballroom, Latin American and Sequence dancing. Raffle. Please bring your own refreshments. For more details contact David or Ruth on 01444 248926 or email [email protected]

Martlets Hall: SalsaJulia. Salsa classes every Monday evening. Come and learn to dance salsa Cuban-Style with Julia, Yersin and the wonderful salsa-team in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Please visit the website for further information about our free 'taster' sessions, six-week courses, drop-in lessons, workshops and fantastic party club nights. www.salsajulia.com

Martlets Hall, Civic Way, Martlets Shopping Centre: Every Wednesday evening Adrenalin Jive '“ learn to dance modern Leroc jive with confidence. Doors open 7.45'“11pm. Beginners 8-8.40pm; Intermediates & repeat beginners 9-9.40pm; Freestyle for all levels 9.40-11pm. No partner required. No advance booking required. Beginners welcome every week. Sociable evening in a party atmosphere. Contact wendy on 07947 607570/www.adrenalinjive.com

Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road: Tues Evenings. The Live Wire School of Dance beginners and improvers ballroom and Latin American classes for children and teenagers solo dancing for adults of all ages. Wed Afternoon. Disco/street/jazz classes for children and teenagers. Wed Evenings. Adult ballroom, Latin American and salsa classes for absolute beginners. Contact Sarah on 01273 562996, [email protected] or www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

Rider Hall, Cants Lane: Ballroom and Latin dance classes for beginners and improvers. Tuesdays 7.30-8.30pm and 8.30-9.30pm. Details: 07759 698990; 01273 420435.

St Paul's Catholic College, Jane Murray Way: Join The Line, line dance classes Friday 6.45-7.45pm improvers; 7.45-10pm easy intermediate/intermediate. Telephone 01444 414697 for further details.

Hassocks

Adastra Hall: Social Ballroom and Latin in a friendly atmosphere, with Debonair Dancing, every Thursday 8-10.15pm. Sundays. Ballroom & Latin instruction with practice time: Strictly beginners 7-8.30pm; Improvers 8.30-10pm. For info. tel. 01444 450584. email [email protected]

Haywards Heath

Dolphin Leisure Centre: Join The Line, line dance classes Monday 11am-12.30pm improvers; 3.30-4.50pm easy intermediate/intermediate. Telephone 01444 414697 for further details.

Franklands Village Hall: Ballroom and Latin tuition Monday evenings. Bookings only. For info call Debonair Dancing on 01444 450584 or email [email protected]

Franklands Village Hall: American Folk Dance, local club established 18 years. New class starting, no fancy footwork, lots of fun. You will be able to dance from the very beginning. Call 01444 453316 for details.

Methodist Church Hall, Perrymount Road: Dance classes. Ballroom and Latin. Fri nights, 7.30-8.30pm beginners, 8.40-9.40pm improvers. plus some general dancing. Star Dance School. For details contact 01273 719500, 0780 3928733, email: [email protected]

Scaynes Hill

Millennium Centre: Ballroom and Latin improvers dance classes. Thursdays 8-9.30pm. Details: 07759 698990; 01273 420435.

Worthing Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road: Tea Dances, July 15, 22 and 29, 2-4.30pm. Social/Practise Dance, July 15, 22 and 29, 8.30-10.30pm.

Heene Community Centre, Heene Road: Practice Dance every Monday, 8-10.30pm. A great opportunity to practice those steps in a friendly atmosphere, to good music. All standards welcome. For further details contact Brian on 07850 430472 or e-mail [email protected], or visit our web site www.simply-dancing.co.uk BYO Refreshments.

Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade: Ice Times, July 18, 7.45pm.

Richmond Room, Stoke Abbott Road: Belly Dancing, July 15, 22, and 29, 6.45-7.45pm beginners; 7.45-8.45pm improvers.

Drama

Brighton

Brighton Dome (01273) 709709: The Dying Song, 8pm July 18.

Theatre Royal (01273) 764409: Crown Matrimonial, July 14-19.

Eastbourne Winter Garden Floral Hall (01323) 412000: Cry of the Earth, Choral Drama, 7.30pm July 12.

Fishbourne

Fishbourne Roman Palace (01273) 785859: Sussex Past - Treasure Island: Open air Quantum Theatre Company, 7pm July 11.

Henfield

The Henfield Hall: A Voyage Round My Father by John Mortimer, October 16-18. Tickets from 01273 492204.

Lewes

All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: The Father Monologues, 8pm, part 3 July 15. Tickets 8/6 on door or at Laportes (01273) 478817.

Exhibitions

Ditchling

Ditchling Museum, Church Lane: Art, Craft and the village life of Ditchling: A Collection Considered. Explores the rich artistic and historic heritage of this remarkable village using works from the museum's collection. Until December, Tues-Sat and Bank holidays 10.30am-5pm, Sunday 2-5pm. Adult 3.50, concessions 2, under 16 free.

Eastbourne

9-10 Howard Square: Art@da Vinci - Unwrapped - art exhibition by some of Eastbourne's leading professional artists, Saturdays-Sundays during July, 11am-5pm (other times by appointment 01323 727173).

Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: Saturday Coffee Morning, Craft Exhibition, 10am-noon July 19.

Hailsham

Gallery North, 70 High Street: Summer Exhibition, until August 30, Tues-Sat 10am-4pm.

Hassocks

Pauline Thaw Centre, Dale Avenue: Art on a postcard exhibition, August 9, 9.30am-12.30pm. Original paintings 2 each plus a silent auction. Tea and coffee. In aid of Age Concern, Hassocks and District.

Lewes

Chalk Gallery, 4 North Street (01273) 474477: Hot! Hot! Hot! until July 27.

Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane: Meltdown, until July 15; Val White's Paint and Print Show, July 17-29. Open 10.30am-5pm daily.

HQ Gallery, 15 St John Street (01273) 487849: Summer Show, July 12-August 10.

Lewes Castle and Barbican House Museum (01273) 405730: Bronze Age Archaeological Exhibition with East Sussex Archaeological and Museums Project, July 12-September 26.

Newhaven

Newhaven Local and Maritime Museum is based in its own fascinating premises in the grounds of Paradise Park in Avis Road, Newhaven. Opening hours are Saturdays and Sundays, all year, 2-5pm or by arrangement, weekdays 2-4pm (Until October 31). Admission 1, accompanied children free. Contact the curator on (01273) 514760.

Rottingdean

The Grange Art Gallery, The Green: Exhibition of photography by members of Eyelight, until July 22. Mon-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 2pm-4pm, closed Wednesdays.

Uckfield

Uckfield Art Trail July 11-20 - in excess of 60 highly talented local artists in nine locations across Uckfield. See www.uckfieldarttrail.co.uk for details.

Kids

Lewes

Lewes Theatre Club, Lancaster Street: Music, dance and drama workshop for juniors, 5pm-7pm Thursdays. Further information Daisy McKie (01273) 814757/Alanagh Raikes (01273) 483580.

Lewes Theatre Club Youth Theatre: Improvisation, mime, voice training, every Thursday. Tel. Alanagh (01273) 483580.

St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Lewes Children's Theatre Group, 3.30-6.30pm Tuesdays for children aged 8-14 years. To book places contact (01273) 814757.

St Michael's Church Hall, High Street: Lewes Children's Theatre group, 4.30-6.30pm Thursdays in term time. Book early on (01273) 814757.

Classical Music

Falmer

St Laurence Church: Summer Serenade - Music for a Summer Evening 5.30pm July 12. Bach, Haydn and more. Free entry, refreshments available, easy parking.

Lindfield

All Saints' Church: Lunchtime Concerts, 1pm: Adrian King (Classical Guitar), August 13. 'Now & Then' with Ruth Rolt and friends, September 10. Lindfield Piano Trio, October 8. Mozart Clarinet Quintet, November 12. Sarah Hall (Soprano), Mark Pasola (Baritone), December 10.

All Saints Church: Caminul Felix Romanian Childrens Choir, July 26, 7pm. 'Cantemus' Choir concert in support of St Peter & St James Hospice, September 27, 7.30pm. Nadia Giliova piano recital with friends, November 15, 7.30pm. Mid Sussex Sinfonia & choir 'Vivace' Christmas Concert, December 13, 7.30pm.

Musicals

Eastbourne

Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: Blood Brothers, 7.30pm (Thurs/Sat matinees 2.30pm) until July 12. The No 1 70s Show, 7.30pm July 16. Halfway to Paradise The Billy Fury Story, 7.30pm July 18.

Royal Hippodrome Theatre (01323) 412000: Those Variety Days, 8pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays until October 22.

Opera

Glyndebourne

Glyndebourne Festival 2008 (01273) 813813: Eugene Onegin, July 11. Albert Herring, July 12/15/19. Carmen July 10/13/17/22/25/27/30.

Hickstead

Leacroft Opera Club: Enjoy seeing and hearing many of the great performances from most of the world's finest opera houses. See and hear the acclaimed singers past and present. Vision is by a large TV, sound is provided by a state of the art music system. You will feel that you are in the theatre. The club provides both afternoon and evening performances. For a full information pack ring Ken Chipperfield on (01444) 881444.

Southwick

The Barn Theatre (01273) 597094: The Pirates of Penzance, until July 13, 8pm Wed/Thurs/Fri, 5.30pm Sat/Sun.

Pop, Rock, Folk, Jazz

Bexhill

De La Warr Pavilion (01424) 229111: Bexhill Youth Music Showcase, July 11; BBC Big Band, July 12.

Brighton

Brighton Dome (01273) 709709: Robert Cray Band, 8pm July 11.

Joogleberry Theatre, Manchester Street (01273) 571400: Live Acoustic Lounge, 7.30pm July 11/15/18; Juke Joint presents Zoe Lewis, July 11; Summer Roast 'n' Jazz, 12.30pm-3.30pm July 13; Showie Bowie, 8pm July 14; World Music Wednesdays, 8pm July 16; Reckless Sons, 8pm July 17.

Komedia, 44 Gardener Street (01273) 647100: Club Chat Noir Special - The Lollo Meier Quartet, gypsy swing, July 10, 8.30pm. Brighton & Hove Big Band - Summer Swing, July 13, 7.30pm. Rumberos de Cuba, cuban rumba, July 16, 9pm. Eve Selis, americana, 8.30pm. Are You Experienced, July 20, 8.30pm. Lyrics Born, hip-hop, July 21, 8.30pm. Club Chat Noir Special - Biel Ballester Trio, gypsy swing, July 22, 8pm. Easy Star All-Stars, reggae, July 22, 8.30pm. Hayseed Dixie, rockgrass, July 24, 8.30pm. Paul Kelly, singer songwriter, July 24, 8.30pm. Letz Zep, rock, July 27, 8.30pm. Andy McKee & Don Ross, acoustic guitar, July 30, 8pm.

The Neptune, 10 Victoria Terrace, The Kingsway 01273 324870: Smokestack, July 11, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Mike the Mic, July 13, 8.30pm. The Mad Max Duo, July 18, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Cat Dog, July 20, 8.30pm. Blues Night Special featuring Kris Dolimore, July 25, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Michael Berk, July 27, 8.30pm.

Crawley

The Hawth (01293) 553636: Soothsayers, July 11, 8pm. Blues under the Sky featuring The Elevators, Smokestack and Wes Weston's Bluesonics, July 12, 6pm. John Hylton Real Diamond, Neil Diamond tribute performer, July 17, 7.30pm. Jazz Brunch with BJS Duo, July 20 from noon. Fast Freddie's Fingertips, July 23, 7.30pm.

Eastbourne

Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: Coffee Morning - Jennny Beckwith and Judith Brooke, classic piano duets, 10am-noon July 12.

Winter Garden Floral Hall (01323) 412000: Summer School Concerts, 4.30 and 7pm July 11/18.

Golden Cross

Inn on the Park: Live Jazz with the Chicago Jazzmen, 8.30pm every Thursday.

Hassocks

Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach: Live music every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 8-10.30pm.

Lewes

Folk at The Royal Oak (01273) 478124/881316: Jim Causley, 8pm July 10. Mandy Murray, 8pm July 17.

Lewes Arms Folk Club Workshops: Mick West, Scottish Song, July 19; Frank McLaughlin, Scottish music for guitar, July 19.

Saltdean

St Nicholas Church, Saltdean Vale: Those Were The Good Old Days, 7.30pm July 12. Tickets 6 or two for 10.

Seaford

The Barn Theatre: Those Were The good Old Days, 7.30pm July 19. Tickets 7/6.

Sharpthorne

The Ravenswood: Sunday Lunch Jazz: Jazz Nucleus, July 13. Pete Mabey & Roger Hind Quartet, July 20. Roger Hind, July 27. Evening: Acoustic Sussex, Eve Selis Band, July 21. The Blunter Brothers, July 25.

St Leonards-on-Sea

The Crown House, 57 Marina: Jazz Night with Duncan J Reeks and band Bop2Bossa, 8.30pm Tuesdays. Admission free. More info at www.bop2bossa.com

Worthing

Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade: The Three Sopranos '“ A Grand Night for Singing, July 10, 7.45pm. The Dead Ringer from Hell, July 11, 7.45pm. Voice of the Heart, July 12, 7.45pm. The Sinatra Years - Tony Jacobs, July 17, 7.45pm. T-Rextasy, July 20, 7.45pm. C'mon Everybody, July 27, 7.30pm.

BRIGHTON

DUKE OF YORKS (0871 704 2056)

Savage Grace (18) 1.30 (6.30 ex Sun/Tues)

The Visitor (15) 4.00 9.30 today 4.00 9.00 Sat/Mon/Thurs 11.00 4.00 9.00 Wed 8.00 Sun 4.00 Tues

The Game Plan (U) Kids Club: 11.00 Sat

SFO: Don Giovanni 4.00 Sun 6.30 Tues

ODEON (0871 22 44 007)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 1.45 5.00 8.15

The Forbidden Kingdom (12A) 11.35 4.30

Hancock (12A) 11.30 12.30 2.00 3.00 4.30 5.30 7.00 8.00 9.30

Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) 11.45 2.15 (6.30 ex Mon/Wed)

Happy-Go-Lucky (15) 8.45 Tues

Horton Hears a Who (U) 11.30 Sat/Sun

Kung Fu Panda (PG) 11.45 1.15 2.00 3.30 4.15 6.00 8.15

Mamma Mia! (PG) 10.45 Thurs 11.30 ex Thurs 12.15 2.00 3.00 4.45 5.45 7.30 8.30

Meet Dave (PG) 10.30 Sat/Sun

Sex and the City (15) 8.45 ex Tues

Son of Rambow (12A) 10.30 Thurs

Wanted (18) 6.45 ex Tues 9.15

CINEWORLD MARINA (0871 200 2000)

Hancock (12A) 11.40 1.00 2.00 3.35 4.30 6.00 7.00 8.30 9.30

Journey to the Centre of the Earth (PG) 10.45 Sat/Sun 1.20 3.50 6.20 8.45

Kung Fu Panda (PG) 11.20 ex Tues 12.50 1.50 3.15 4.20 5.40 6.50 8.10

Mamma Mia! (PG) 11.30 12.30 2.20 3.25 5.10 6.10 8.00 9.00

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 11.10 ex Sat/Sun 2.30 5.50 9.10 ex Mon

Wanted (18) 9.20

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (PG) 9.10 Mon

Sleuth (15) 11.00 Tues

Meet Dave (PG) 11.00 Sat/Sun

The Game Plan (U) 10.30 Sat

The Water Horse (PG) 10.30 Sat

EASTBOURNE

CURZON (01323 731441)

Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 7.55

Hancock (12A) 2.10 4.10 6.10 8.25

Kung Fu Panda (PG) 1.20 3.10 5.00 7.00

Mamma Mia! (PG) 2.15 5.30 8.20

UGC CINEWORLD (01323) 470070

Meet Dave (PG) 11.10 Sat/Sun

Mamma Mia! (PG) 12.10 Sat/Sun 3.00 5.50 8.40

The Forbidden Kingdom (12A) 10.50 Sun 1.30 Sat/Sun 4.00 6.30

Hancock (12A) 11.20 1.00 2.00 Sat/Sun 3.20 4.30 5.40 6.50 8.00 9.10

Kung Fu Panda (PG) 11.00 1.20 Sat/Sun 3.40 6.00 8.30

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 1.40 Sat/Sun 5.00 8.20

Wanted (18) 9.00

Movies for Juniors

The Game Plan (U) 10.20 Sat

The Water Horse (U) 10.30 Sat

Alvin and the Chipmunks (U) 10.10 Sat

HAILSHAM

PAVILION (01323 841414)

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 2.15 Sat/Sun/Wed 7.45

LEWES

LEWES CINEMA (01903) 523833

Persepolis (12A) 8.00 Sat

Joy Division (15) 7.45 Sun

UCKFIELD

THE PICTURE HOUSE (01825) 763822

Mamma Mia! (PG) 1.00 3.10 Sat/Sun 2.00 today/Mon-Thurs 6.15 8.30

Hancock (12A) 2.00 3.50 Sat/Sun 6.00 8.10

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (PG) 12.00 Sat/Sun 2.45 5.30

The Edge of Love (15) 8.30