East Sussex
In 1934, science teacher John Christie and his opera-singer wife Audrey Mildmay decided to build a 1200-seat opera house in the middle of nowhere. It…
Must-see entertainment in Southeast England
Eastbourne International Tennis Tournament
East Sussex
One of the UK’s top tennis tournaments played in the week before Wimbledon. Attracts some of the biggest names in the world game.
Brighton & Hove
The UK's top comedy venue attracts the best stand-up acts from the English-speaking world. Book well in advance.
Southeast England
Built in 1962, this somewhat Soviet-looking playhouse has a long and distinguished history. Sir Laurence Olivier was the theatre’s first director, and…
Brighton & Hove
TOM has emerged as Hove's top venue for alternative theatre, comedy and live music, all performed in front of small crowds seated cafe-style in an…
Canterbury
Canterbury’s main theatre attracts popular, fast-selling productions on national tour. Check out that bizarre auditorium, with its dark faux veneers…
Kent
Around a mile east of the Turner Contemporary along the seafront, in Cliftonville, the Tom Thumb Theatre is, as the name suggests, small – in fact it's…
Brighton & Hove
Once the stables for King George IV’s horses, this art deco complex houses three theatre venues within the Royal Pavilion estate. ABBA famously won the…
Brighton & Hove
Built by decree of the Prince of Wales in 1806, this grand venue hosts musicals, plays and operas.
