Arts Diary
Cavern in the Town
The Sussex Studio (downstairs White Rock Theatre) becomes the Cavern Club for the day on April 2 for the annual Beatles Day. More than 300 musicians, singers and dancers perform songs from the entire Beatles collection in a wide variety of styles to raise funds for local charity, the Sara Lee Trust. Organisers say all three stages will see continuous performances for 11 hours straight, “so if you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained – this is the event for you!”
Performers who would like to take part can sign up here.
Perfect Symmetry
Fresh from gigs at Brighton’s Verdict and Hastings’ Pissaro’s, Fabulous Red Diesel announce the release of their latest single: Symmetry – due out on 12 March, but Ms Kitty says it’s available as a free download “as a thank you for your support”.
Re REEF
The White Rock Studio also hosts Glastonbury rockers REEF, on 16 April, as part of an extensive UK tour. Since their formation in 1993, REEF have sold in excess of 3 million albums worldwide, with 9 UK Top 40 singles and 6 UK Top 40 albums. They also penned what is arguably one of the biggest rock songs of the ‘90s in their George Drakoulias-produced Top 10 hit: Place Your Hands.
Blood Over the Tracks
Bill Kenwright’s “legendary, award-winning production” of Willy Russell’s international hit musical, Blood Brothers, returns to the White Rock Theatre stage for one week only from Tue 4 – Sat 8 April with Niki Colwell Evans and Sean Jones continuing to star in the iconic roles of Mrs Johnstone and Mickey Johnstone. Blood Brothers tells the “captivating and moving tale of twins separated at birth, who grow up on the opposite sides of the tracks, only to meet again with tragic consequences.”
Musical Extravaganza
Support the performers as they take part in one of the biggest and best competitive festivals in England – the Hastings Musical Festival. Speech, Drama and Mime is February 26 – March 1; Dance section starts on Sunday 5 March; Instrumental returns on 8 March; Primary Schools Orchestras are on Friday 10 March; Singing begins on13 March with the ever-popular Choirs Day on Friday 17 March; Young Instrumentalist of the Year will be on Saturday 18.
Full details here.
Creative Jobs
The Pauline Quirke Academy is opening a new academy in Bexhill on Friday afternoons and looking to expand its pool of arts facilitators. They’re interested in hearing from creatives who can deliver workshops in Musical Theatre, Drama or Film. And people who might be interested in a longer-term weekly position or wish to be considered as part of their portfolio of teachers who “love working with children and young people”. There are also opportunities for theatre makers or drama facilitators.
jobs.pqacademy.com/job/musical-theatre-teacher-pqa-bexhill
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