A Damsel In Distress
Sat 30th May – Sat 27th
June
Here comes Summer and two pages full of great
diverse events at which you could spend your time over
the next three months. If, like me, you’ve just spent a
few days rescuing the garden from winter’s desertion
it is tempting to stay there. Make a decision to get out
and about as much as possible making the most of
whatever good weather that may come our way.
Chichester Festival Theatre
cft.org.uk
This musical comedy brings together
a world-weary American composer,
a beautiful and irrepressible English
socialite, a fierce aunt and lots of other
delightfully eccentric characters, the
action moves from the glamour of
London’s Savoy Theatre to the charm
of a country castle. Starring west end
stalwarts Richard Fleeshman, Summer
Strallen, Desmond Barrit & Isla Blair
amongst others.
Aegon International Tennis
Mon 20th – Fri 24th June
Devonshire Park, Eastbourne
aegoninternational.co.uk
The WTA tournament, has run in Eastbourne since 1975, showcasing some of the world’s
finest female tennis talent as they prepare for Wimbledon. The sunny seaside setting has
played host to some of the legends of the game, including Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert,
and Lindsey Davenport. Enjoy the garden party atmosphere with Pimms, strawberries,
champagne and picnics, or watching the stars warm up at close quarters
Paddle Round the Pier
Sat 4th & Sun 5th July
Hove Lawns
Paddleroundthepier.com
The world’s biggest beach and water
sports festival features the very best
in water, street and urban sports, live
music, kids’ entertainment, ‘have a
go’ opportunities and much more.
Whether you’re the type who’s game
for building your own raft and joining
in, or just sitting back and watching
from the beach, you’re bound to have
a splash.
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