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2 February 2011

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ACOUSTIC Sussex will present AHAB on 7 February, an exceptional group featuring four-piece harmonies and an impressive repertoire of self-penned songs.
They stole the show at last year’s Cropredy festival in front of a crowd of 15,000 and are predicted to be the “next big thing” in 2011. All tickets £10.

Bullfrog Productions present RENT on 11/12 February, the rock opera which tells the story of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive in New York City under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. Tickets £11/concessions £9/family £35.

Bullfrog Productions presents Annie Junior on 12/13 February at 3pm. The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie, and boasting one of Broadway’s most memorable scores, Annie is a delightful theatrical experience for the entire family. Tickets £11/concessions £9/ family £35.

Imberhorne School presents An Evening of Dance on 16/17 February. Celebrating talented dancers throughout the school, the evening will include a collection of choreographies produced by GCSE dance students as well as dances performed by Lower and Upper School dance clubs. Tickets £7/concessions £5.

Guilty Pleasurez with music from the Jackie generation will be appearing at Chequer Mead on 18 February with a live performance of the biggest hits from the 70s, when pop was at its peak. Tickets £12/concessions £10.

Acoustic Sussex presents Cara Dillon on 19 February. Winner of Best Album for Hill of Thieves in the 2010 BBC Folk Awards, Irish songstress Cara Dillon is an unmissably rare talent. Tickets £17.50.

The popular Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert returns on 22 February from 1.30pm to 2.15pm with Choirpower. With more than 80 concerts behind them, Choirpower perform the music their audiences love to hear with a repertoire including songs from the shows, jazz, pop, folk and modern. Tickets £4/concessions £3.50 or £3 when buying three concerts in the series.

Wednesday 23rd February from 7.00pm sees Jazz Cafe in the Cuisine Studio. For details and to prebook tickets or a meal call 01342 324860.

THE High Jynx Magic Roadshow brings half-term fun to town at lunchtime on 24 February. As featured on Tricky TV, this amazing magical circus show is packed with awesome illusions, dangerous escapes, interactive panto-style comedy and pop. Magic Circle Young Magician of the Year Michael Jordan guarantees a thrilling half term treat for the whole family. Tickets £7.50.

Roger Hind’s Charity Jazz Concert in aid of St Catherine’s Hospice is on 25 February. Following his sell-out concert last year, Roger presents over 20 marvellous arrangements of Gershwin favourites with guest vocalists Ruth Fahie and Gary Wright. Tickets £17/ concessions £15 (including programme).

Chris Black presents C’mon Everybody on 26 February. The greatest stars of the 50’s and 60’s come alive in this spectacular, vibrant, action packed, nonstop, live, rockin’ show. Tickets £15/concessions £13.