insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 04 - June 2015 | Page 18

EVENTS

Spirit Of The Dance // 18-20 June
Winner of nine global awards,
this foot stomping spectacular
has up to ten separate dance
troupes touring the world,
with four permanent shows
in America. Irish in origin and
bursting with raw energy, this
explosive and powerful show
combines heart-pounding
Irish Dance with the sensual
Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production.
The world champion dancers sound like a runaway express train and
their frenzied skill and military precision send shivers down your spine.
7.30pm (Wednesday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm). Price: £16.50
– £21.50
Congress Theatre, Compton Street, Eastbourne BN21 4BP
www.eastbournetheatres.co.uk / 01323 412000

Blacksmiths In
The Field
// 20 June
As part of the Festival
of Chichester, The
Blacksmiths have
created a relaxed
family-friendly festival
to kick-start the
summer with live
music, local ales and
children’s activities.
There is a fantastic
line up of live musical
acts including Lady
and The Dukes,
Superstrings and
The Heart Shaped
Buttons throughout the afternoon and evening as well as an Open Mic
session so you too can take to the stage. For the children there will be
entertainment, face painting and tractor trailer rides around the local
fields. A BBQ will be available with locally sourced meats, plus ales in
the Beer Tent or you can book a table in the VIP area, the Tinwood
Terrace. There is plenty of parking and activities for all the family, so
bring your picnic blanket, find a hay bale, and relax and enjoy the music.
2pm. Price: Free
The Blacksmiths, Selsey Road, Donnington, Chichester PO20 7PR
www.the-blacksmiths.co.uk/festival / 01243 785578

BBC New Generation Artists: Louis Schwizgebel
// 20 June
In 2014 the Glynde Place Concert Series was started to showcase the
rising talent of musicians from the BBC New Generation Artists scheme.
Following the success of these concerts Glynde Place are extending
the series to three evenings this year. On 20th June you can hear pianist
Louis Schwizgebel, a BBC New Generation Artist 2013-15, and one of
the rising stars on the international piano scene.
7pm. Price: £25-£65
Glynde Place, Glynde BN8 6SX
www.glynde.co.uk / 01273 858224

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Wood Show
// 20-21 June
Wood has formed a part
of many of the Weald
& Downland Open Air
Museum’s shows since the
1980s and this two-day
event will celebrate its many
traditional uses. The Museum
is home to over 50 buildings
– many of