The Rape of Lucretia
Fri 25th October
Glyndebourne Opera House
As summer fades and autumn takes hold there is still plenty to do around Sussex. The nice people at What’s On have picked a sample of events that will delight young and old. Enjoy!
Tickets £8 - £61 glyndebourne.com
Given its first ever performance at Glyndebourne in 1946, Benjamin Britten created this opera in collaboration with the poet Ronald Duncan. The result of this close collaboration is an extraordinary and tightly focused treatment of a legend which has acquired numerous layers in painting, poetry and drama. Lucretia is raped by the tyrant Tarquinius Superbus, ruler of Rome, and elects to kill herself rather than live with the shame. The action of the opera is commented on throughout by a Male and Female Chorus, at times narrating the story and at times voicing the thoughts of the different characters.
Findon Sheep Fair & Village Festival
SD2 Festival
Fri 13th & Sat 14th September
Nepcote Green, Findon Village. Free admission
findonsheepfair.co.uk This is a centuries old glimpse at a now forgotten way of life in Sussex. The Sheep Fair at Findon is one of the longest established continuously held events in England and it’s really important to keep this link with Sussex culture going for future generations. Friday Night begins with a funfair on the green and barn dance in the marquee. Saturday is the fair itself, with free admission. There will be craft, food and produce demonstrations and stalls; sheep displays, sheep judging, a funfair and other displays on the green. Kids can meet the sheep and small animals as well as watch the delightful art of Punch & Judy.
Sun 29th September
3pm to 9pm From £34.50, under 8s go free
sd2festival.co.uk SD2 is brought to you by the organisers of Shakedown. The great appeal of Shakedown for the past 2 years has made it clear that something was needed for the under 18s looking for a great day of live music with the leading pop artists of our time. SD2 Promoter Matt Priest said: “We’re delighted to launch SD2 to Brighton & Sussex. We have assembled some of the best pop acts the UK has to offer; The Wanted are a global phenomenon and The Saturdays have established themselves as the country’s biggest girl band.” Stanmer Park is the perfect setting for a day of music in the open fields. SD2 wanted to bring the finest pop music to Brighton, as well as showcasing local talent in the form of Conor Maynard. the brim with over 250 varieties of chilli.
Superstars of Grand Slam Wrestling
Sat 21st September
Sovereign Centre, Eastbourne 7pm Tickets from £10
The Superstars of Grand Slam Wrestling provide action entertainment. The roster includes such stars as Kade Callous, James Mason, Matt Vaughn, The Masked Outlaw, Tommy Dean, Big Dog and Stevie Starr just to name a few. Over two hours of all action family entertainment with wrestlers from all over the world taking on the very best of Great Britain. Go see live what the rest of the world sees on TV. Grand Slam Wrestling’s roots have always been family-orientated wrestling, and they plan to stick to those same roots, providing wrestling fans with a great, fun-packed evening of pro wrestling!
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