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Your full guide to what's on, where and when across much of East Sussex and other nearby venues.

COMEDY

BRIGHTON: Theatre Royal (08700) 606650: Hay Fever by Noel Coward, March 12-17.

EASTBOURNE: Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: Mark Little in Defending the Caveman, 8pm March 17.

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TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Comedy Cafe - Dave Fulton, Ian Moore and Amab Chanda, 8pm March 22.

CLASSICAL MUSIC

ARDINGLY: The Chapel: Spring Concert: Verdi's Requiem performed by Ardingly College Choral Society, College Symphony Orchestra, Sunday, March 25, 7.30pm. Tickets 10 (Conc 8). Music for Passiontide by Ardingly Singers and Chapel Choir, Wednesday, March 28, 7.30pm. Admission Free. Further details from Music School, Ardingly College Tel: 01444 893271 email: [email protected]

BRIGHTON: St Bartholemew's Church, Ann Street (off London Road): Trinity College of Music, March 22, 7.30pm. Sussex Symphony Orchestra, March 24, 7.30pm. New Sussex Opera, March 25, 7.30pm. East Sussex Bach Choir, Good Friday, April 6, 7pm.

All Saints Church (01273) 552670:Brighton Orpheus Choir, Mozart, 7.30pm March 24.

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BURGESS HILL: All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road: Lunchtime concerts 1.10-1.55pm Ardingly College David Weber (violin) and Fiona Fawsett (piano), April 12. Entrance free, but donations towards costs appreciated.

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, March 17, 7.30pm; Elgar Discovery Day with Terry Barfoot, March 17, 2.30-5pm; English Touring Opera present the Seraglio, March 19 and Eugene Onegin, March 20, 7.30pm.

EASTBOURNE: St Saviour's and St Peter's Church Room: Phoenix Choir rehearsals for Dream of Gerontius, 7.30pm-9.30pm Wednesdays - for performance to celebrate Elgar 150th anniversary. More details www.phoenixchoir-eastbourne.com or (01323) 507019.

Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Joseph Wolfe, play Schubert, Saint-Saens and Beethoven, 3pm March 18.

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The King's Centre: East Sussex Music Services - Eastbourne Area Music Centre Festival of Concerts, 7.30pm March 17.

St Saviour and St Peter's Church: Hailsham Choral Society Easter Hymn, 7.30pm March 24.

HAILSHAM: Gallery North, 70 High Street: Medieval Evening featuring Schola Noctis, instrumental and vocals from late medieval and renaissance period, 7.45pm March 16.

HAYWARDS HEATH: Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Perrymount Road, Free Wednesday Lunchtime Concerts, 1.10pm to 1.55pm: 21 March, Mari Nagahashi (piano).

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Haywards Heath Music Society, at St Wilfrid's Church, 7.45pm: Young Musicians' Showcase, March 17 (2.45pm); Travelling by Tuba, April 21. Non-members welcome.

St Wilfrid's Church: Wednesday lunchtime 1.10-2pm: Paul Gregory plays music for the classical guitar, April 25. Admission free, refreshments, retiring collection.Evening Music: Organ recital by Martin Baker, Master of Music, Westminster Cathedral, May 19. Further details and booking information from Richard Toms (01273 890625) or through St Wilfrid's Parish Office (01444 412339) weekdays 9.30am-noon.

LEWES: St John-sub-Castro: The Esterhazy Chamber Choir presents an evening of German Music, Lobet den Herrn - motets by Bach, Schutz, Mendelssohn, Brahms and Bruckner, 7.30pm March 17.

Cliffe Building, Sussex Downs College, Mountfield Road: Nicholas Yonge Society last concert of the series by the Vogler Quartet, 8.10pm, March 23.

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LINDFIELD: All Saints' Church, High Street: Tiger Arts presents Lunchtime Concerts 2007: Wednesdays, 1pm: Valtie Nunn (violin), April 11. Admission free.

SEAFORD: Cross Way, Steyne Road: Alexandra Dariescu (piano) plays Mozart, Chopin, Ravel and Enesco, 7.30pm March 23.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Green Room Music - The Hermitage String Trio play Schubert, Taneyev and Beethoven, 3pm March 18.

WORTHING: Assembly Hall: Broadstone College Choir - Carmina Burana, March 24, 7.30pm.

MUSICALS

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EASTBOURNE: Under Ground Theatre, Grove Road: And His Name was Jim...comedy drama with music, 7pm March 18.

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: Crawley Operatic Society presents Hello Dolly, April 17-21. Direct from the USA, Spirit of Broadway, April 22, 8pm.

LEWES: Town Hall: Lewes Operatic Society presents Oklahoma! March 26-31. Tickets from Lewes Travel Agency (01273) 407674

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: Trestle present Little India, ancient arts, modern words and inspirational music, 8pm March 23.

CLASSES

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ARLINGTON: Village Hall: Art Evenings, 7-9pm alternate Thursdays. Discuss art and exhibitions, work on individual or group projects. Open to all. Call (01323) 485153.

CHAILEY: Village Hall: Yoga classes with Mark Freeth, Wednesdays, email m_a_f@onetel for details.

St Peter's School: Taekwondo classes for juniors and seniors, Wednesdays from 5.15pm. Training all year round. Tel 08701 662568 for details.

CROWBOROUGH: Natural Health Centre: Yoga class 9.30-11am Mondays; More information on www.vinyasa.co.uk.

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Kip McGrath Tuition Centre: GCSE and SATs revision classes, Maths, English, Science, Easter holidays. Also regular classes in Maths, English, Reading. For details call (01892) 611599.

FALMER: Esporta Health Club: Yoga class 7.15-815am Mondays; 12.30-1.45pm Wednesdays. More information on www.vinyasa.co.uk.

LEWES: 1 St Andrews Place: Restorative Flow Yoga - rediscover effortless being, unwind, unravel, all welcome. Mondays 9.30am, Call Chey (01273) 474010.

84 Prince Edwards Road: Nutrition4Good: Learn what to eat to feel good and be healthy, 7.30pm first Monday in the month. Call Annie for details (01273) 470543.

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All Saints Centre, Friars Walk: Tai Chi beginners 6pm, improvers 7pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

Dairy Studio: Young artists (11+) and little artists (8+) paint in a professional art studio, alternate Sundays in term time, call Susie (858438) or visit www.dairystudio-art courses.

Fire Station: Lewes Sea Cadets, 6.45-9.15pm Tuesdays, for boys and girls aged 12-18. Sailing, canoeing, barbecues, national vocational qualifications and much more. Contact Lt Reeves (07749) 125058 or email [email protected]

Hesketh Potteries: Painting on Pots, every Saturday 10am-4pm. Adults and children welcome. Call Chris (01273) 487150 or just pop in.

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HQ Gallery, St John Street: Botanical watercolour workshops for adults run by Louise Chavannes, Sunday afternoons 2-5pm, 20 per session. Book (01273) 487849.

St John's Church Hall, Talbot Terrace: Kung Fu for kids 6-6.45pm, adults 8-9pm Monday/Wednesday; Tai Chi 7-8pm Monday/Wednesday; Sanda (Chinese kickboxing) 7-8.30pm Friday. Further information from Neil Johnson 07976 260710.

St Michael's Hall, High Street: Yoga 6.30-7.45pm or 8pm-9pm, Mondays. Book (01273) 470955.

St Thomas a Beckett Church Hall, Cliffe High Street: Salsa for Kids, Thursdays, 8-11 years 4-4.30pm, 12-16 years 4.30-5pm. For more details and to book your place contact Alina (01273) 474638 or [email protected].

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Various Venues: Lewes Branch WEA Spring courses, bookings Sylvia Lawrence, 7 Priory Crescent, Lewes BN7 1HP.

Subud Centre, 26a Station Street: Rainbow Academy of Dance and Dramatic Art for girls and boys. Classes began February 22, call (07771) 800022.

Paddock Art Studios (LADVAA), Paddock Lane: Weekly classes and weekend workshops. Painting, printing, sculputre mosaic etc. Details from (01273) 483000 or 474943.

MARESFIELD: Batts Bridge Road: Uckfield Gymnastic Club, Circuit training, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8pm. Friendly mixed ability class - work to your own level. Buy a short course or pay per session, call Julian (01825) 761517 for more info.

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NEWHAVEN: St Michael's Church: Easy-Robics, for fun and fitness, Fridays 9.30-10.15am. For further information call (01273) 514152.

PLUMPTON: College: Information morning, course options, careers and advice 9am-12.30pm March 10.

RINGMER: Village Hall: Award winning botanical artist Anna Johnston starts classes again on Tuesdays in 2007. All levels welcome. Call (01273) 812909.

SEAFORD: St Peter's Church, Belgrave Road: Pilates Level 1, Tuesdays 5.20pm, Thursdays 8.15pm, Fridays 9.15am, Beginners Friday 10.30am; Level 2 Tuesdays 7.05pm, Thursdays 6.30pm; On The Ball, Tuesday 6.30pm, Thursdays 7.35pm. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

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St James' Clubhouse, Blatchington Road: Gentle Back Care 9.15am, Level 1 10.30am Wednesdays. Booking essential (01323) 492350.

St Peter's Church Hall, Belgrave Road: Seaford Art Club, every Friday 1.45pm. Contact Alan Clark (01323) 893642.

Downs Leisure Centre, Sutton Road: Seaford Kurlers, every Tuesday 2-4pm, 2.50 per session. New age kurling is a fun game for everyone and all levels of abilities, played indoors on a Badminton court. Details from Sheila or Bob Matthews (01323) 892647.

UCKFIELD: Wilderness Wood: Learn the basics of willow-weaving and chestnut cleaving with Andrew and Dom and make two plant supports to take home, 10am-4.30pm March 24. Please book (01825) 830509.

CYCLE

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DITCHLING: Garden Centre: East Sussex Cyclists Touring Club Seaford and Newhaven section, meet 10.30am March 18, lunch at Beechurst Park, Haywards Heath.

HAILSHAM: Shopping Precinct: East Sussex Cyclists Touring Club Eastbourne and Hailsham section - start 9.30, March 18, lunch at The Star, Waldron. Moderate ride Les Springett (01323) 487632, energetic ride Graham Lande (01323) 509408.

DANCE

BRIGHTON: Komedia, 44 Gardner Street (01273) 647100: Ragroof Theatre presents Tea Dance March 22-24. Salsa Celtica, March 23, 9pm.

St Thomas More's Church Hall, corner of Braybon/Carden Avenue, Patcham: Monday Evenings. For 4.5 yr olds to Teenagers: 4.30-7pm Disco Street/Jazz. For Older Children & Teenagers: 5.40-6.20pm Ballroom, Latin American & Salsa. For Adults: 7.30-9.30pm Beginners & Improvers Ballroom & Latin American. Contact us on 01273 562996, [email protected], www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

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BURGESS HILL: Oakmeeds Community College, Station Road: Tuesday Evenings. For Older Children & Teenagers: 4.30-6pm Beginner & Improvers Ballroom, Latin American & Salsa; 6-6.45pm Intermediate Street; 6.45-7.30pm Beginners Street. For Adults: 7.30-9.30pm Solo Dancing/Dance 4 Fitness. Wednesday Evenings. For 3.5yr olds to Teenagers: 4.30-7.30pm Disco Street/Jazz (call for times). For Older Boys & Teenagers: 5.40-6.20pm Street. Contact us on 01273 562996, [email protected], www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

St Paul's Catholic College, Jane Murray Way: Line dance classes, Wednesday, 7.30-10pm. Easy intermediate/intermediate. Friday, beginners 6.45-7.30pm; Improvers 7.30-8.30pm; east intermediate/intermediate 8.30-10pm. Call 01444 414697 for details.

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: George Piper Dances present Encore, March 22, 7.30pm. Thomas Bennett Community College present Dynamic Infusion, March 26, 7.30pm.

CUCKFIELD: The Queen's Hall, High Street: Wednesday Afternoons. For Adults: 1-2.30pm Solo Dancing/Dance 4 Fitness. Thursday Evenings. 7.30-9.15pm Solo Dancing/Dance 4 Fitness. Contact us on 01273 562996, [email protected], www.livewireschoolofdance.co.uk

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EASTBOURNE: Winter Garden (01323) 412000: Tea Dance, 2pm-5pm March 20.

Congress Theatre (01323) 412000: Russian Cossack State Dance Company, 7.30pm March 26.

HAILSHAM: Community Hall, Vicarage Lane: Learn to dance Le Roc-Modern Jive, every Sunday 7.30pm, for singles, couples or groups. Beginners welcome, just turn up. Information: (01323) 760700 or 07767 358070.

HAYWARDS HEATH: Olympos, The Dolphin, Pasture Hill Road: Line dance class, Monday, 3.30-4.50pm. Easy intermediate/intermediate. 01444 414697 for further details.

HORSHAM: Capitol (01403) 750220: The Big Ballet, March 20.

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IFORD: Village Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273) 475096 7.30-9.30pm Wednesdays, Western couples dance classes, beginners, intermediate.

LEWES: Cliffe Church Hall: Gentle Exercise Class, Wednesdays, 2-3pm, tel (01273) 814873.

South Malling CE School, Church Lane: Southern Stomp Line Dance Classes, Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30pm good improvers; 8.30-9.30pm easy intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

YMCA Studio: Dance Class, Thursdays 7-8.30pm. Beginners and experienced, all welcome, Tel (01273) 814873.

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YMCA, Westgate Street: Egyptian Dance general level course, suitable for beginners, 7-8.30pm, Wednesdays.

St Mary's Church Hall: Steps Dance Club (01273 475096) Monday evenings 7pm-9pm, line dance classes for beginners, improvers and intermediates.

Thomas a Becket Church Hall, Cliffe High Street: Ballroom dancing, weekly new beginners' class 6.45pm-7.45pm, starts March 5. Cost 5 per session, call Ray Smith (01273) 719500.

LOWER WILLINGDON: Trinity Church Hall, Coppice Avenue: Old Time Dancing, Wednesdays 7.30-10pm. 1.75 including tea/coffee and biscuits. More details on (01323) 847506/500180.

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NEWHAVEN: St Michael's Church: Easy-Robics, for fitness and fun, 9.30-10.15am Fridays, info (01273) 514152.

PEACEHAVEN: Meridian Community Hall: Southern Stomp Line Dance Classes, Mondays 10am-11pm easy intermediate; 11.15am-12.15pm intermediate; 7-7.30pm and 7.30-9pm beginners. Call (01273) 587714.

Evangelical Free Church Hall, 132 South Coast Road: Southern Stomp Line Dance Classes, Thursdays 7-8pm easy improvers; 8-10pm good intermediate. Call (01273) 587714.

RINGMER: Football Club Caburn Hall: Gentle dance exercise for all ages and abilities, Tuesdays 1.30-3.30pm; dance class, various contemporary techniques, Wednesdays 6.30-8pm. Contact (01273) 814873.

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SEAFORD: Sutton Hall, Downs Leisure Centre: Seaford and District Folk Dance Group meet 7.45pm Monday evenings. For more information phone (01273) 476978 or (01323) 870145.

WORTHING: Pavilion Theatre: Moscow Ballet '“ La Classique Present: Russian Cossack Stage Dance Company, March 25, 7.30pm. The Big Ballet, March 27, 7.30pm.

DRAMA

BRIGHTON: Gardner Arts Centre: Henri Oguike Dance Company Present Little Red, Expression Lines, Tiger Dancing and Green In Blue, Tuesday, March 20, 8pm. Shared Experience present Diane Samuels' award-winning Kindertransport, March 23 & 24, 8pm.

Komedia, 44 Gardner Street (01273) 647100: Theatre Alibi present Caught by Daniel Jamieson, March 20 & 21, 8pm. Gonzo Moose presents You Don't Need to Know That'¦, March 28 & 29, 8pm.

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Theatre Royal (08700 606 650): Hay Fever, March 12-17. French Without Tears, March 20-24.

New Venture Theatre, Bedford Place (01273) 746118: The Interview by Robert Hamilton, March 24-31. Agape's Excess by Robert Hamilton, March 24-31.

Pavilion Theatre (01273) 709709: A Season of Shakespeare presented by Sussex Downs College, 7pm March 20-23.

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: Theatre Alibi present Caught, March 22, 7.45pm. Ace Theatre Company presents Black Widow by Paul Thain, March 30 & 31, 7.30pm.

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HAYWARDS HEATH: Clair Hall (01444) 455440: The Horizon Theatre Company presents Elsie & Norms McBeth, March 17, 7pm. The Bloomsbury Boys present Blooming Marvellous, March 30, 6.30pm.

LEWES: Lewes Little Theatre, Lancaster Street: Art, by Jasmina Reza, March 10-17.

WORTHING: Pavilion Theatre: Les Miserables (School Edition), until March 3. Worthing Light Opera Company present Gigi, March 21-24.

EVENTS

ALFRISTON: The Clergy House: Free admission for Mothers on March 18, 10am to 5pm.

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LEWES: Town Hall: Paws and Claws Bookfair 10am-4pm March 17 featuring book signing by actor David Barry (Please Sir). Admission 50p, refreshments available.

EXHIBITIONS

BATTLE: Independent Photographers Gallery, 3 Old Brewery Yard, off High Street: Mining photographs by Sebastiao Salgado in Gallery 1; From Where You Stand, contemporary landscape photography in Gallery 2, until March 17.

HAILSHAM: Gallery North, 70 High Street: Photography by six professional photographers from East Sussex, until March 23.

LEWES: Thebes Gallery, Church Twitten (01273) 484214: Fusion - Art Group 22's latest collection of mixed media, until March 24; Newick Visual Arts Award - work by students from Sussex Downs College, March 28-April 7.

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HQ Gallery, 15 St John Street: Spring Show - Hazel Brook, Georgia Hyes, Lorna Vahey, March 17-April 8.

NEWHAVEN: Local and Maritime Museum, Paradise Park (by the gun): Open weekends 2-5pm. Local and family history information, models, paintings, local finds, maps, censuses and 12,000 photographs to look at. Admission free.

SEAFORD: Crypt Gallery off Church Street: Chris Furner, hand carved sculpture in stone, wood and terracotta, March 17-31.

FILM

KIDS

BRIGHTON:Komedia, 44 Gardner Street (01273) 647100: Freehand Theatre present Little Red'¦You Know Who!, 4-7 year olds, March 18, 2pm. Lyngo Theatre Company present Tom Thumb, 6 years +, March 25, 2pm.

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Theatre Royal (08700 606 650): Shakespeare 4 Kidz - The Tempest, March 5. Tracy Beaker Gets Real, March 27-31.

Corn Exchange (01273) 709709: St George and the Dragon, 2pm and 7pm March 16/17, matinee Saturday 2pm. Not recommended for children under 7, fire officers or dragons!

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: Theatre of Widdershins presents The Sorcerer's Apprentice (3 years upwards), March 17, 11am. The Gruffalo's Child (3 years upwards), March 30, 4.30pm.

EASTBOURNE: Winter Garden (01323) 412000: Little Red...You Know Who! A magical retelling of a traditional story, for children three years and over, 11am and 1.30pm March 19.

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Hippodrome (01323) 412000: Seussical the Musical, 2.30pm and 7.30pm March 23/24.

HASSOCKS: Adastra Hall: Young Writers' Workshops for children aged 8 to 14 who want to be writers. Create poetry, stories, T.V. scripts in a friendly environment. March 17 and 24 in the morning. Waiting list for after-school class. Run by qualified teacher. For details, call Deirdre Huston (01273) 844404.

HORSHAM: The Capitol (01403) 750220: Rainbow Live, April 12.Get up and Go!, April 22.

LEWES: Lewes Theatre Club, Lancaster Street: Music, dance and drama workshop for juniors, 5pm-7pm Thursdays. Further information Daisy McKie (01273) 814757/Alanagh Raikes (01273) 483580.

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Malling Community Centre: Doodle Blobs Art Club for children 18 months-5 years, Thursdays. For information call (01273) 488616 or email [email protected]

POP, ROCK, FOLK AND JAZZ

BRIGHTON: Brighton Centre 9870 900 9100: The X Factor Live, March 19, 7.30m. Michael Bolton, March 16, 7.30pm. My Chemical Romance, March 21, 6.30pm. Michael Ball, March 24, 8pm. Faithless, March 27, 6.30pm. Westlife, March 28 & 29, 7.30pm. Russell Watson, March 31, 7.30pm. Lemar, April 7, 6.30pm. Sugababes, April 12, 6.30pm. Once in a Lifetime - Rewind Tour featuring The Osmonds, David Essex, David Cassidy and Showaddywaddy, April 13, 7.30pm.

Brighton Jazz Club, 7 Ship Street: Tom Cawley Trio, March 16. Jim Hart's Gemini, March 23. Kate Williams Quartet, March 30.

Hove Centre at Hove Town Hall 0870 900 9100: Superstars of Country (not Red Hot Country), March 15, 8pm. The Spirit of Ireland, March 19, 8pm. One Night with Elvis, March 24, 7pm. Abba Gold, March 30, 7.30pm.

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Komedia, 44 Gardner Street (01273) 647100: Geno Washington and the Ram Jam Band, swing, March 16, 8.30pm. All Jigged Out, St Patrick's Night party, March 17, 8.30pm.Thea Gilmore, singer/songwriter, March 20, 8.30pm. The Mighty Diamonds, roots reggae, March 21, 9pm. 12 Stone Toddler, indie, March 22, 8pm. Bedouin Soundclash, reggae/rock, March 22, 8.30pm. Go Lem System (Spain), trip reggae, March 29, 9pm. Balkan Beats special: The Baghdaddies, March 30, 9pm. Kieran Hebden (Four Tet) and Steve Reid, neo-classical ethnic-electronica, March 31, 9pm.

Sussex Arts Club, 7 Ship Street (01273) 727371: March 16: Tom Cawley's Curios; March 23: Jim Hart's Gemini; March 30: Kate Williams Quartet. Doors 7.30pm; music 8-10.15pm.

Theatre Royal (08700 606 650): Sing-a-Long-a-Abba, March 25, 7.30pm.

The Hanbury Club, 83 St. George's Road, Kemptown: Maddie Live, March 25, 7pm.

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The Joogleberry Playhouse, Manchester Street: Funny Ha Ha, March 19, 8pm.

The Neptune, 10 Victoria Terrace, Kingsway (01273) 324870: Blues Night Special featuring Roland Chadwick, March 16, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Michael Berk, March 18, 8.30pm. R'n'B Blues Night Special featuring S.R.V., March 23, 8.30pm. Alternative Music Night featuring Sam Chara, March 25, 8.30pm. Country Rock Night Special featuring Nick Stuart and Shauna Parker, March 30, 8.30pm.

BURGESS HILL: Martlets Hall (01444) 242888: The Batchelors, March 16, 8pm.

CRAWLEY: Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue (01293) 553636: Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band, March 18, 3pm. Athena, March 23, 8.15pm. Dennis Locorriere celebrates Dr Hook, March 28, 8pm. Six Till Midnite, March 31, 8pm.

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EASTBOURNE: Devonshire Park Theatre (01323) 412000: Blonde Bombshells - glamorous all-girll swing band, March 12-17.

Hippodrome Theatre (01323) 412000: Magical World of Variety, 8.15pm March 20/21.

GOLDEN CROSS: Inn on the Park: Live Jazz with the Chicago Jazzmen, 8.30pm every Thursday.

HASSOCKS: Hassocks Hotel, Station Approach: Bill Phelan's Muskrat Ramblers play every 2nd Tuesday of each month, 8pm. The Perrymount Jazz Band, April 17.

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HAYWARDS HEATH: Clair Hall: Un:Plugged - Open Mic Night, March 16, 7.30pm-late, FREE. Nelson King with special guests Summer Born Wild, March 18, 8pm. John Etheridge with special guest Kit Holmes, March 23, 7.30pm. Mid Sussex Jazz Club, featuring Canterbury Jazz Pilgrims, March 27, 8pm.

HORSHAM: The Capitol (01403) 750220: London Community Gospel Choir, March 16. Gilbert and Sullivan, March 18.

LEWES: The Royal Oak, Station Street: Tom Spiers, sings in the Scots song tradition, unaccompanied or to fiddle, 8pm March 15. Hank Wangford and Reg Meuross, 8pm March 22.

SHARPTHORNE: The Ravenswood (01342) 810216: Sunday Lunch Jazz: Roger & Pete Trio, March 18. Evening: Acoustic Sussex, Richard Durrant, March 26. Blunter Brothers, March 30.

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ST LEONARDS-ON-SEA: The Crown House, 57 Marina: Jazz Night with Duncan J Reeks and band Bop2Bossa, 8.30pm Tuesdays. Admission Free. More information at www.bop2bossa.com.

TUNBRIDGE WELLS: Trinity Theatre (01892) 678678: No Jacket Required - Phil Collins tribute, 8pm March 16.

WORTHING: Assembly Hall: Kiss Forever, March 15, 8pm. Elvis in Concert, March 23, 8pm.

Pavilion Theatre: Kiss Forever, March 15, 8pm. Elvis in Concert, March 23, 8pm.

TALK

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LEWES: St Thomas' Church Hall, Cliffe: More Travels, David Valdes, March 16. All at 2pm.

Subud Centre, 26 Station Street: Workshop/seminar: Secrets of Karma, 2.30pm-4pm March 18. Further information (01273) 279481.

Town Hall: Paws and Claws Bookfair with actor David Barry signing copies of his autobiography, Flashback, March 17.

St Thomas' Church Hall, Cliffe: Lewes Riverside Club '“ More Travels, David Valdes, March 16; More Travels, David Valdes, March 19; Cambodia, Victor Richardson, March 23. All at 2pm.

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Function Room, Royal Oak, Station Street: Talk by Andy Saunders on WWI ace airman Major Edward Mannock, 7.30 for 8pm March 21.

WALK

CHAILEY: Common sports ground car park: Centre of Sussex, 4 miles. Meet 10.30am March 17 for an exploration of nature reserve, leader John Cribb.

HORSEBRIDGE: Recreation ground car park: Beachy Head Ramblers - Excursions for Orphans, 12 miles. Meet 10am March 18, leaders Peter and Helen (01323) 844132. Picnic recommended.

LEWES: North Street car park: Lewes Footpaths Group meet 9.30am, March 21. Danehill, leader Rosemary 472258.

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RODMELL: Abergavenny Arms car park: Rodmell and Breaky Bottom, 5 miles - relax, wind down and reflect. Meet 2pm March 18, leader Louise Gorst. Pre-booking advisable (01273) 813722.

SEAFORD: Car park west end of seafront: Bishopstone and the Tide Miller, 5 miles. Meet 10.30am March 18, leader Terry Owen.

UCKFIELD: Long stay car park: Beachy Head Ramblers - Footing it to Fairwarp, 10 1/2 miles. Meet 10.15 March 22, leader Graham T (01323) 501467.