insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 06 - August 2015 | Page 19

EVENTS

SussexEvents
Knights and Princess Academy // 29 July – 27 Aug

Ken Dodd // 1 Aug

The incredibly popular Knights & Princess Academy will be opening its
doors again this summer. Bring your budding knight or aspiring princess
to complete the training and gain their certificate and prize.
11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm. Price: £6.50
Bodiam Castle, Bodiam, near Robertsbridge TN32 5UA
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/bodiam-castle / 01580 830196

Ken Dodd has been entertaining
the nation for more than 60 years.
A comedian of unrivalled legendary
status, his Happiness Show is a funfilled evening for all the family, full of
laughter and songs presented in Ken’s
unique and varied style – everything
from ballads to grand opera. You’ll be
absolutely discumknockerated (that’s
Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) by a
truly tattifelarius evening.
7pm. Price: £21
Pavilion Theatre, Marine Parade,
Worthing BN11 3PX
www.worthingtheatres.co.uk / 01903 206206

Conquest Alive! //
1-31 Aug
Step back in England’s story
this summer. Be entertained in
a fun day’s experience, meeting
characters from the year 1066.
Explore and question new
dimensions on the story of the
battle. Kids can train to join the
Normans or Saxons, and get
creative with craft activities.
10am. Price: £8.30 (children
5-15 £5, members free)
1066 Battle of Hastings Abbey
& Battlefield, High Street,
Battle TN33 0AD
www.english-heritage.org.uk/
visit/places/1066-battle-of-hastings-abbey-and-battlefield
/ 0370 333 1181

Crawley Circus Festival // 1-2 Aug
A great weekend of workshops, shows and games for circus enthusiasts
and absolute beginners. This year’s theme is Steampunk so feel free to
dress up. You can come for the day, but the best value by far, is the fully
inclusive weekend ticket which includes: camping, all workshops and
shows (including Kettle of Fish professional cabaret) and children under
6, accompanying weekend ticket holders, come for free. (Please request
Under 6 tickets at time of booking).
10.30am. Price: £32 (6-14 years £18). Day tickets £12
(6-14 years £7).
Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ
www.circuswurx.co.uk / 01293 553636

Brighton Pride Festival // 1 Aug

World War I Weekend // 1-2 Aug
Re-enactments, encampment with
ammunition store, aeroplanes, mess
tent, and more.
11am. Price: Free
Bateman’s, Bateman’s Lane,
Burwash TN19 7DS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/
batemans / 01435 882302

The Lone Pine Club // 1-2 Aug
The children’s outdoor theatre presents a mysterious adventure you will
never forget with the Pentabus Theatre Company – enjoy The Lone Pine
Club by Alice Birch.
12pm and 3pm. Price: £15 (children £7.50)
Sheffield Park and Garden, Uckfield TN22 3QX
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffield-park-and-garden / 0844 249 1895

Quite simply the most spectacular, diverse, flamboyant and life affirming
alfresco festival, the UK’s leading Pride had something for everyone. Pride
2014 was widely recognised as one of the best to date with a sparkling
array of internationally renowned performers, artists, and DJs, including
Paloma Faith, Blue, Fatboy Slim, Katy B, Alison Moyet, Boy George, Sam
Bailey, Republica, La Voix, Kimberley Wyatt, Martha Wash, and many
more. This year’s 25th anniversary Pride Festival in Preston Park has
already confirmed the legendary The Human League, Fatboy Slim, Ella
Henderson, Hercules & Love Affair, Foxes, Tulisa, The Freemasons, Bright
Light Bright Light, Kelli-Leigh, Blooms, Seamus Haji, Prok & Fitch and
International circuit DJ Wayne G joining an array of diverse entertainment
and community areas.
12pm. Price: £9 - £25 (family tickets £42).
Preston Park, Preston Road, Brighton BN1 6SD
www.brighton-pride.org / 01273 499101

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