insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 11 - January 2016 | Page 25

EVENTS

Brighton Cookery School's
New Year Open Cookery Class
// 16 Jan

Gandini // 20 Jan

The dark art of juggling. 80 apples, 9 performers,
4 crockery sets. You are cordially invited to a tea
party that you will never forget. At the forefront
of contemporary circus for over 20 years, and
having performed in over 40 countries, Gandini
Juggling bring their award-winning sensation
Smashed to Chichester for a limited run. A
mesmerising mix of circus and theatre, inspired
by the work of Pina Bausch, this is a rare
opportunity to catch this global smash-hit.

At Brighton Cookery School there is
an open cookery class in January to
help shift those Christmas blues! This
is set to be the best social cooking
and dining experience you'll have
all year! Before the two-hour cookery session, you'll be greeted with
Prosecco and canapés as you mingle and get to know your fellow
budding chefs. The team will then lead you through your prep work,
making sure you not only learn a trick or two, but have some good
fun in the process, with fine wines, beers and new friends. This will
be followed by your three-course meal in the private dining room and
remember all beer, wine, soft drinks are included in the cover charge.

8pm. Price: from £16
Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester P019 6AP
www.cft.org.uk / 01243 781312

5pm. Price: £75
Brighton Cookery School, 63/64 St Georges Road, Brighton BN2 1EF
www.brightoncookeryschool.com / 01273 674911

The Simon & Garfunkel Story –
The 50th Anniversary Tour // 23 Jan

The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back with
their brand new show for 2016. Direct
from its success in London’s West End,
standing ovations at every performance,
and a sold out UK tour. Using huge
projection photos and original film footage,
this 50th anniversary celebration also
features a full live band performing all the hits including “Mrs Robinson”,
“Cecilia”, “Bridge Over Troubled Water”, “Homeward Bound” and many
more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

The Royal Pavilion Annual
Open Day // 17 Jan

To celebrate the purchase of the
Royal Pavilion by the town of
Brighton in 1850, admission charges
are waived one day a year. Find
out more about this iconic Brighton
landmark with short talks by the
knowledgeable staff or take an audio
guide (available for a small charge).
The Royal Pavilion tearoom and gift
shop will be open as usual. Please be
aware due to building capacity queue
times can be extensive.

7.30pm. Price: £19
Chequer Mead Community Arts Centre, De La Warr Road,
East Grinstead RH19 3BS
www.chequermead.org.uk / 01342 302000

From 10am. Price: Free
Brighton Pavilion, 4/5 Pavilion Buildings, Brighton BN1 1EE
www.brightonmuseums.org.uk/royalpavilion / 0300 029 0900

Photo copyright: © Bev Downie Photography

Southend Barn Winter Wedding Fair // 24 Jan

Following on from the success of their previous wedding fairs, the Winter
Wedding Fair has been designed to inspire brides and couples who
want to create a winter wonderland themed day for friends and family
to remember forever. The Winter Wedding Fair will cover every wedding
aspect, with suppliers being spread across both the Dairy Barn and
the Threshing Barn. The plethora of stands will include videographers
and photographers, wedding stationers, cake makers, musicians and
stylists, to name just a few. There will also be live musical entertainment,
and each guest will receive a free goody bag to take home.

Blood Brothers // 18-23 Jan

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the
captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow
up on opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with fateful
consequences. Bill Kenwright’s production surpassed 10,000
performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals
ever to achieve that milestone. It has been affectionately christened
the ‘Standing Ovation Musical’, as inevitably it “brings the audience
cheering to its feet and roaring its approval” (The Daily Mail).

10.30am-3pm. Free entry.
Southend Farms, Wophams Lane, Donnington, Chichester
PO20 7PS
www.southendbarns.co.uk

7.30pm (Thursday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm). Price: £15-£34.50
Congress Theatre, Carlisle Road, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000

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