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 32