insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 16

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT

IT’S AUGUST, AND THAT CAN ONLY MEAN ONE THING…

It’s Time For The
Arundel Festival!

and Prosecco available to help make this a truly
memorable experience.

Every August, the beautiful and historic town
of Arundel in West Sussex plays host to the
incredible Arundel Festival. The Arundel Festival
is 10 days of fabulous music, hilarious comedy,
breathtaking theatre, and unforgettable art
and includes hundreds of different performers,
performances, and exhibitions that make the
entire town come alive for visitors and locals
alike.
Between 20,000 and 30,000 visitors attend
the festival each year, and the numbers are
expected to be even higher for 2015, with
record-breaking numbers of guests anticipated
between 22nd and 31st August.
The Arundel Festival is celebrating its 38th
year, and the events that are scheduled are
top quality, with something for every taste and
every age. Arundel itself is a lovely place to
visit, full of independent shops and located
in the most beautiful area of West Sussex,
but when combined with a festival that is this
well attended, this well organised, and this
packed with the most diverse and exciting
entertainment, it becomes a delight that really
should not be missed.
Some of the highlights of the 2015 festival
include:
Meet the Fogles // 22 Aug
St Nicholas Church, £10
The Arundel Festival Committee is delighted
that both Ben Fogle and his father Bruce will
give this year’s Arundel Festival visitors the
unique opportunity to hear them both speak at
the same event. There will be coffee, Pimms

The Gallery Trail // 22-31 Aug
Follow the flags to discover established and
emerging artists, working in a vibrant range of
media and materials around Arundel.
Street Theatre // 23 Aug
The Victoria Institute
A traditional fable of adventure and dragons
brought to life by talented members of Arundel
Youth Theatre. Entertainment for a young family
audience at The Victoria Institute.
Words & Music in Private Houses // 24 Aug
57 Maltravers Street, £10
Professor David Robson traces Sri Lankan
architecture from early Buddhist temple murals
to the modern day.

6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks // 24 Aug
Arundel Jailhouse, £10
6 Dance Lessons in 6 Weeks by Richard Alfieri.
After a successful sell out run last year, Collin
Baxter and Anah Ruddin reprise their roles in
this dance comedy.
Mini Parktastic at the Lido // 25 Aug
Arundel Lido, Free
Have fun and keep healthy with some exercise
taster sessions for adults, fun activities for kids,
and healthy cooking and eating tips.

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Arundel & West Sussex During the Great
War // 25 Aug
Arundel Library, £10
A series of short talks by researchers from
Arundel Museum and the County Library
Service.
Teddy Bears’ Picnic // 26 Aug
Arundel Lido, £5
With fun & games for all the children. Prizes for
the best-dressed teddies.
The Wine Trail // 27 Aug
The Moorings Champagne and Wine Bar, £18
Sparkling wine and Champagne minimasterclass. Illustrated talk and tutored
comparative tasting of six sparkling wines.
Jubilee Gardens // 28 Aug
This year organised by The Red Lion and
sponsored by Green Wright Chalton Annis
Solicitors and the Arundel Brewery, Jubilee
Gardens presents an exciting and eclectic mix
of music and live performance.
Short Cuts at The Priory – Quand Meme //
29 Aug
The Priory Playhouse Theatre, £5
A 40-minute play – the setting is a TV chat
show interview with the elder Sarah Bernhardt,
featuring excerpts from her repertoire performed
by her younger self.
Book Reading // 29 Aug
Local author Ron Dellar reads extracts from
his recently published book, Phoebe and The
Phantastic Phone. Approximate age range 6-9
year olds.
Fireworks // 31 Aug
The Festival closes with a spectacular
10-minute firework display which will light up the
town and be seen by everyone, everywhere in
Arundel.