insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 10 - December 2015 | Page 32
EVENTS
A Christmas Carol // 18 Dec – 2 Jan
Miser Ebenezer Scrooge lives for money; the cold hard currency of
gold, and cares not for how it is obtained or how it has crushed his own
human spirit. People are worthless; family is a nuisance, employees
ungrateful and all no more so than at Christmas when the insanity of
love and forgiveness is allowed to run amok. Except, this Christmas Eve
is going to be different. After years of forging the chains in life that he will
carry for eternity, Scrooge is visited by three spirits sent to redeem his
soul by offering him a vision of what was, what is and what shall be. Will
he repent in time and finally understand the true meaning of Christmas?
Miracle on 34th Street // 14-17 Dec
One of the most popular films of all time comes to the stage in this
dazzling new musical production. Kris Kringle takes on the nonbelievers in an all-singing, all-dancing, all-snowing adaptation of this
festive favourite. A white bearded gentleman claiming to be the real
Santa Claus brings about a genuine miracle on 34th Street, spreading
joy throughout New York City. Featuring all time classic songs such as
“It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas”, this is a heart-warming
tale for all the family.
2pm, 4pm, 7pm. Price: from £10.
Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester PO19 6AP
www.cft.org.uk / 01243 781312
7.30pm (Wednesday matinee 2.30pm). Price: £24.
Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing BN11 1LG
www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206206
From the moment his tall, red and
white striped hat appears around
the door, Sally and her brother
know that The Cat in the Hat is the
funniest, most mischievous cat they
have ever met. With the trickiest of
tricks and craziest of ideas, he turns a rainy afternoon into an amazing
adventure. But what will mum find when she gets home? Expect
towering hats, mischief and fun that is funny! Based on the muchloved book by Dr Seuss. Ages 3+.
The Cat in the Hat
// 21-24 Dec
Beyond The Barricade
// 17 Dec
Beyond the Barricade
has delighted audiences
throughout the UK and
mainland Europe for
more than a decade,
with its exciting concert
portrayal of the greatest
songs in musical theatre,
all performed totally live.
Recreating original West
End/Broadway musical
hit songs with amazing
authenticity, this cast of
past principal performers
from Les Miserables,
present a blockbusting
two-hour show, and is now
established as the nation’s
favourite musical theatre
concert.
2pm and 4pm. Price: £12.50 (family of 4 £46).
Connaught Theatre, Union Place, Worthing BN11 1LG
www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206206
Santa in Love // 26-30 Dec
Have you ever wanted to know a secret? A
Christmas secret! Maybe you’d like to know
about the greatest secret of them all… the one
about Santa Claus and the thing he secretly
loves best. Could it be presents? Could it be
reindeer? Could it be snow? Join Santa and his
friends in this fun-filled family musical complete
with games, giggles and all your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will
be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a
present, so don’t forget your camera to capture the smiles!
11.30am, 2.30pm, 3pm, 6pm. Price: £10.50.
Capitol Horsham, North Street, Horsham RH12 1RG
www.thecapitolhorsham.com / 01403 750220
7.30pm. Price: £18-£22.
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000
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