insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 07 - September 2015 | Page 24

EVENTS

Alex Wilson: Artist –
Memorial Exhibition
// 19 Sep

Die Fledermaus // 24 Sep

Opera & Ballet International proudly
presents an Ellen Kent Production with
international soloists, a full orchestra and
highly praised chorus. Strauss’s lighthearted opera set in late 19th-century
Vienna combines a cast of colourful
characters with some of opera’s most
popular musical moments in a story of
love, laughter and sweet revenge. Based
on the Herbert von Karajan’s famous
version, with snatches of spoken dialogue.

Alex Wilson, a prolific
abstract artist, died
on 19th April 2015.
Born in Scotland in
the 1930s he travelled
and worked in a
variety of occupations
until he settled in
Eastbourne, becoming
a well-respected coin
expert and authoring a
prestigious book about
gold coins. A man brim
full of humour and fun,
he was also a chess
champion, snooker
player, avid music fan
and yoga practioner. He
painted and sketched
throughout his life and
devoted much of his
time in later years to his
passion for art, creating
a diverse portfolio of
abstract works in acrylic, oil and pastel as well as sketches and collages.
His talent is being honoured by presenting a memorial exhibition of his
work to support and promote Dementia UK.

7.30pm. Price: £22 - £34
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000

10am. Price: Donations
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