WHAT’S ON...

A

brief snapshot

Steyning Wiston Summer Sounds

of art and culture in Sussex and Surrey

A three day festival featuring some of the UK’s finest acts of the past four decades. Day one - Craig David plus guests; day two - Soft Cell, ABC and Heaven 17; day three Katherine Jenkins OBE and very special guest Russell Watson accompanied by The National Symphony Orchestra.

Wiston Estate Park, Steyning

September 9th-11th www.wistonsummersounds.com

LYDD

Pups On Sups

Get Ready for National Dog Day by taking your dog paddleboarding on the eve of the day. A great experience for everyone, treat your dog to an amazing adventure with you. Bring your own SUP or rent one of ours, one-hour session.

Lake 1, Lydd

August 25th www.actionwatersports.co.uk

Chichester Never Have I Ever

Jacq and Kas’s boutique restaurant has gone bust, and telling their oldest friends Adaego and her rich husband Tobin that his investment is toast is only the start of the evening. Cash, class, identity and infidelity are all on the menu. As the last of the expensive wine flows, a dangerous drinking game reveals long-hidden truths and provokes an unspeakable dare.

Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester

All through September www.cft.org.uk

Herstmonceux Astronomy Festival 2023

Join us for just for a day, evening or for the whole weekend and soak up the fantastic atmosphere of our fabulous Science Centre and Observatory. Lots of fun for families and keen astronomers alike!

It will be a fabulous event with viewing through the telescopes, speakers, planetarium shows, talks about the telescopes, local astronomy societies and family activities. All this plus the fantastic science exhibits and exhibitions.

Observatory Science Centre,Herstmonceux

All through August www.the-observatory.org

Brighton Much Ado About Nothing

Who doesn’t love love? Well, you might be surprised! In Shakespeare’s raucous romantic comedy, deception is rife as wedding bells sound in the air, testing not only the young lovers Hero and Claudio, but also the steadfastly single Beatrice and Benedick!

With plots, pranks and live music throughout, you will fall in love all over again with Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing this Summer!

Brighton Open Air Theatre

August 31st-September 1st www.brightonopenairtheatre.co.uk

Wadhurst Sussex Guild Craft Show

A fantastic selection of high quality crafts, the summer borders in full bloom and a special entry price combine to make this an ideal time to visit this garden on the border of Sussex and Kent.

The Sussex Guild, a group of skilled designer makers living in Sussex, will be showing exciting new crafts this year at their 22nd show held at Pashley.

Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, August 26th-28th www.pashleymanorgardens.com

RYE RYE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

Rye’s International Jazz and Blues Festival is back to bring you a wonderful mix of jazz, swing, blues, roots, soul, funk, and Latin music. This year the sensation line-up includes Laura Mvula, Snowboy & The Latin Section, Ruby Turner, Mike Farris, Mario Biondi, Joe Stilgoe and many, more.

Across Rye August 24th-28th www.ryejazz.com