EVENTS
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Brighton Digital Festival // 1-30 Sep
Celebrate digital culture in venues across the city with workshops, exhibitions, performances, screenings, comedy nights and outdoor events, running alongside Brighton ' s digital design conferences. The festival operates on an open programme model; the majority of events are organised and produced by individuals. Many of the organisers work and live in Brighton and Hove, although more and more event organisers travel from beyond Sussex to put on events. Anyone can get involved, all you need to start is an idea! Throughout the heart of the festival programme there is a curated stream of arts and educational activities that the festival coordinates. These arts commissions and digital education awards help bolster the festival’ s commitment to widening access and engagement with big ideas in contemporary digital culture.
Various Times Throughout September. Price: From Free Locations Across Brighton and Hove www. brightondigitalfestival. co. uk
All England Jumping Championships // 1-4 Sep
Hickstead introduced a brand new national competition, The All England Jumping Championships, in 2011 – and since then the show has gone from strength to strength. Along with two different sections for amateur riders, there is something for every calibre of national rider. Crucially, the show makes it possible to extend the opportunity to gain invaluable experience in the infamous International Arena to a much wider audience than in the past. There ' s even an opportunity to jump some of Hickstead ' s famous natural obstacles; a brilliant introduction for a future derby star.
Great competition, long summer nights and a non-stop programme of evening entertainment promises that this show is already getting a reputation as the only place to be in early September. With a choice of restaurants, and different entertainment and live music planned for each night, just make sure you ' re in bed in time to jump in the morning!
From 8am. Price: Free to spectators The All England Jumping Course, Hickstead RH17 5NU www. hickstead. co. uk / 01273 834315
A Vision Of Elvis // 2 Sep Fresh from a smash hit European tour, A Vision Of Elvis returns to the UK to bring Elvis fans old and new a night not to be missed. On stage, the award-winning Rob Kingsley has the total package – the look … the sound … the charisma … and, together with his spectacular live band, this show leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing a truly authentic Elvis show. If you’ re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce, or simply be entertained by some of the best music ever, then A Vision Of Elvis is definitely for you!
7.30pm. Price: £ 21.50 The Hawth Ampitheatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley RH10 6YZ www. hawth. co. uk / 01293 553636
Too Human To Be Called Divine // 2 Sep
Hailed for her ' natural gentleness and vivacity ', Eileen Page channels Ellen Terry ' s character on stage to tell the remarkable story of one of Britain ' s most-loved actresses of the Victorian era. Performed in the grounds of Ellen Terry ' s home, Too Human to be Called Divine resonates with the stories from the house itself. With a career spanning over 50 years in theatre, television and film, Eileen Page’ s upcoming production uses her many years of keen character observation and subtle nuances to beautifully narrate Ellen Terry’ s controversial love life and exceptional acting career. This one-woman show will be performed in The Barn Theatre, providing the audience with an intimate insight into one of British theatre’ s former leading lights.
This is a one-hour performance with no interval. The theatre tea room and licensed bar will be open from 5pm serving a full menu of sweet and savoury refreshments.
6pm. Price: £ 10 The Barn Theatre at Smallhythe Place, Small Hythe Road, Tenterden TN30 7NG www. nationaltrust. org. uk / smallhythe-place / 01580 762334
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