insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 19

EVENTS SussexEvents Knights and Princess Academy // 29 July – 27 Aug Ken Dodd // 1 Aug The incredibly popular Knights & Princess Academy will be opening its doors again this summer. Bring your budding knight or aspiring princess to complete the training and gain their certificate and prize. 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm. Price: £6.50 Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle / 01580 830196 Ken Dodd has been entertaining the nation for more than 60 years. A comedian of unrivalled legendary status, his Happiness Show is a funfilled evening for all the family, full of laughter and songs presented in Ken’s unique and varied style – everything from ballads to grand opera. You’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a truly tattifelarius evening. 7pm. Price: £21 Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade, Worthing BN11 3PX www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206206 Conquest Alive! // 1-31 Aug Step back in England’s story this summer. Be entertained in a fun day’s experience, meeting characters from the year 1066. Explore and question new dimensions on the story of the battle. Kids can train to join the Normans or Saxons, and get creative with craft activities. 10am. Price: £8.30 (children 5-15 £5, members free) 1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey & Battlefield, High Street, Battle TN33 0AD www.english-heritage.org.uk/ visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield / 0370 333 1181 Crawley Circus Festival // 1-2 Aug A great weekend of workshops, shows and games for circus enthusiasts and absolute beginners. This year’s theme is Steampunk so feel free to dress up. You can come for the day, but the best value by far, is the fully inclusive weekend ticket which includes: camping, all workshops and shows (including Kettle of Fish professional cabaret) and children under 6, accompanying weekend ticket holders, come for free. (Please request Under 6 tickets at time of booking). 10.30am. Price: £32 (6-14 years £18). Day tickets £12 (6-14 years £7). Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ www.circuswurx.co.uk / 01293 553636 Brighton Pride Festival // 1 Aug World War I Weekend // 1-2 Aug Re-enactments, encampment with ammunition store, aeroplanes, mess tent, and more. 11am. Price: Free Bateman’s, Bateman’s Lane, Burwash TN19 7DS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ batemans / 01435 882302 The Lone Pine Club // 1-2 Aug The children’s outdoor theatre presents a mysterious adventure you will never forget with the Pentabus Theatre Company – enjoy The Lone Pine Club by Alice Birch. 12pm and 3pm. Price: £15 (children £7.50) Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield TN22 3QX www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden / 0844 249 1895 Quite simply the most spectacular, diverse, flamboyant and life affirming alfresco festival, the UK’s leading Pride had something for everyone. Pride 2014 was widely recognised as one of the best to date with a sparkling array of internationally renowned performers, artists, and DJs, including Paloma Faith, Blue, Fatboy Slim, Katy B, Alison Moyet, Boy George, Sam Bailey, Republica, La Voix, Kimberley Wyatt, Martha Wash, and many more. This year’s 25th anniversary Pride Festival in Preston Park has already confirmed the legendary The Human League, Fatboy Slim, Ella Henderson, Hercules & Love Affair, Foxes, Tulisa, The Freemasons, Bright Light Bright Light, Kelli-Leigh, Blooms, Seamus Haji, Prok & Fitch and International circuit DJ Wayne G joining an array of diverse entertainment and community areas. 12pm. Price: £9 - £25 (family tickets £42). Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SD www.brighton-pride.org / 01273 499101 19