insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 20

EVENTS Mata Hari: Female Spy // 2 Aug Hello Kitty // 5 Aug Following performances in the USA and immediately before heading North for the Edinburgh Fringe, you can now enjoy this show in Sussex. The Great War: while millions of men struggle and fight in the mud and hell of the trenches, one woman’s story begs to be told. Mata Hari, the most notorious female spy in history. Or was she? Dancer, lover, confidante, courtesan, contradiction and liar. Executed in 1917, inspired by her own words, this is her story… the story of a set-up? With original music by Danny Bright. 7.45pm. Price: £14 The Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG www.thecapitolhorsham.com / 01403 750220 Hello Kitty will return to her home at Drusillas on 5th August. Visit her in her beautiful themed house and have a souvenir photo taken with the cutest girl herself. Meet and greet opportunities will operate at intervals throughout the day. 10am. Price: £13.50 Drusillas Park, Alfriston BN26 5QS www.drusillas.co.uk / 01323 874100 Chilli Fiesta // 7-9 Aug Chilli Fiesta is a familyfriendly festival in the stunning surrounds of West Dean Gardens and against the backdrop of West Dean College. To give a real party atmosphere to the weekend there will be live music from midday until 9pm on Friday and Saturday and 6pm on Sunday. When the main stage closes the party continues in the Paradiso Latino Cabaret Tent with more live music and a 1990’s disco on the Friday and Saturday night (open until 11pm). Watch food demonstrations in the Cookery Theatre, sample some delicious delights and there will be plenty of food stalls to keep your hunger pangs at bay. To keep young festival-goers happy, there will be a vintage fun fair, rock workshops, face painting, Punch & Judy, and The Great Chilli Throwing Challenge! 10am. Price: £10-£12 (children £1) West Dean, Nr Chichester PO18 0QZ www.westdean.org.uk / 01243 811301 Alan Carr: Yap, Yap, Yap // 5 Aug Alan Carr will be yapping his way around the UK and Ireland with his brand new show. The BAFTA and British Comedy Award winning 6