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Avenue Q
// 1 July

Revealing The Nature Around
Us: Solo Art Exhibition by Claire
Harrison // 2 July – 5 Sep

Winner of the Tony
Awards Triple Crown
for Best Musical, Best
Score and Best Book,
Avenue Q is part flesh,
part felt and packed
with heart. Following
five years in the West
End and sell-out runs
worldwide (packed
with mischief, bad
behaviour and political
incorrectness) this
hugely entertaining
show is hitting the
road on a brand new tour! Created by Jeff Marx and Robert Lopez (cocreator of Book of Mormon and writer of the songs for Disney’s Frozen)
Avenue Q is an irresistibly charming musical which tells the story of the
loveable characters on a downtown New York street trying to make sense
of life’s burning issues. Hilarious, cheeky and uproariously entertaining,
with a terrific batch of songs performed by a cast of hugely talented
performers and puppets, Avenue Q is the musical like no other. Suitable
for audiences 14+
7.30pm. Price: £25-£28
The White Rock Theatre, White Rock, Hastings TN34 1JX
www.whiterocktheatre.org.uk / 01424 462288

Local artist, Claire Harrison, will be having
a solo exhibition at Horsham Museum and
Art Gallery of paintings based upon the
Sussex countryside. Claire’s work explores
the miniature, miniscule and microscopic, of
both the floral and insect world, and she will
often attempt to crawl under the smallest wildflower and photograph
from below as if she was an insect looking up. Claire is fascinated with
camouflage and often hides insects within her work by cleverly using tone
to conceal these little creatures. Just as you need to search to find mini
beasts in a field, the audience will need to pause to find all the hidden
dimensions in Claire’s work. 
10am. Price: Free
Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, 9 Causeway, Horsham RH12 1HE
www.claire-harrison.co.uk / 01403 254959

Casino Night Charity Fundraiser
// 3 July
With raffle prizes, a disco, and casino tables
with fun prizes, you’ll really feel the spirit of
Las Vegas at Dale Hill this July! And while
you’re raising money for charity, why not enjoy
a 3-course meal and coffee at the same time?
This gala charity fundraising night
includes everything you will need to have
a wonderful evening out. In aid of KSS Air
Ambulance Service.
Price: £29 per person.
Dale Hill Golf Club, Ticehurst, Wadhurst TN5 7DQ
www.dalehill.co.uk / 01580 200112

Sir Ranulph Fiennes: A Life At The Limits // 3 July
Long-time friend and expedition partner
Anton Bowring leads Sir Ranulph Fiennes
on a personal journey as they discuss
his life. From light-hearted to strikingly
poignant, the evening covers Sir Ranulph’s
childhood, army life and early expeditions,
right through to the recent Coldest Journey.
7.30pm. Price: £21
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road,
Eastbourne BN21 4BP
www.eastbournetheatre.co.uk
/ 01323 412000

Bye Bye Baby // 1 July
The new Bye Bye Baby Show is a fresh take on the story of Frankie Valli
& The Four Seasons. It takes audiences through the journey of the Four
Seasons with all its highs and lows, right from how the group formed to
how they were admitted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The show
features a huge set list including classics “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Walk Like
a Man” and “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow”. The Bye Bye Baby Show
doesn’t stop there however. For the first time, this show will also feature
big numbers which have never previously appeared in the original Jersey
Boys musical including “Silence is Golden”, “The Sun Ain’t Gonna Shine
Anymore” and “Why Do Fools Fall in Love”.
7.30pm. Price: £20
The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ
www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/thehawth / 01293 553636

Tour of Sussex Cycle Race
// 4-5 July
This is a great annual race taking place across
Sussex. It begins with a time trial on Saturday
4th July along Eastbourne Seafront to Beachy
Head, followed by seven laps between
Eastbourne and Beachy Head on Sunday 5th
July.
5.30pm. Price: Free to spectators (£65-£85 for cyclists)
Eastbourne Seafront, Grand Parade, Eastbourne BN21 3AD
www.surreyleague.co.uk / 01323 415415

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