1 November 2011

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Vienna Festival Ballet presents The Nutcracker on 2 November at 5pm and 8pm.

THE Nutcracker is one of the best-loved of ballets and centres around Clara and her nutcracker doll, which magically transforms into a princely soldier. Their adventures see the Prince and Clara combat the Mouse King and join the Sugar Plum Fairy for a wonderful trip to a Kingdom made entirely of sweets.

HRH Entertainments presents Dancing Queen on 3 November.

Formerly known as Abba Magic, this three-shows-in-one features hits from the seventies, a superb Grease tribute and the best ABBA show in the country.

British Airwaves Productions presents The Fabulous Shadows Golden Greats Tour on 4 November.

This live tribute show features all The Shadows’ classic instrumental hits from the 1960s, including Apache and Wonderful Land recaptured with authentic Fender Stratocaster guitars and Vox amplification.

Acoustic Sussex presents Kate Walsh on 5 November.

Kate is a classically-trained pianist/singer/songwriter who bares her soul with shocking candour.

Outloud Productions presents Passing Strangers on 7 November.

Passing Strangers is a new "battle of the sexes" comedy by Eric Chappell, the BAFTA award-winning television writer whose TV sitcoms include the hugely popular Rising Damp and Only When I Laugh.

When Malcolm and his unhappy friend Clive attend a singles evening they meet the upwardly mobile Julie and cynical Liz.

Marks and Kennard present A Couple of Jobsworths on 8 November.

Musical comedy duo Marks and Kennard perform light-hearted comedy songs and ditties. Great live entertainment in the Pavilion.

A.M.Productions presents We Three Kings of Rock and Roll on 11 November.

A show starring “Billy Fury” played by the West End’s Gavin Stanley, “Buddy Holly” by Marc Robinson and “Elvis” by Steve Halliday, paying tribute to the Three Kings of Rock.

Chequer Mead Friends present Cue Music on 12 November.

Chequer Mead celebrates its 15th Birthday with a fabulous night of live entertainment featuring singer/songwriter Danny Bridle, traditional folk band Sloe Gin, the fabulous Vegas Nights and Tainted Lunch – plus a few surprise guests.

Imberhorne school presents Oliver! on17 -19 November in a Youth Production (By special arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Ltd of New York).

Imberhorne School presents its biggest show in decades when pupils bring their first full-length, whole-school musical to Chequer Mead.

An Audience with Tony Strudwick on 20 November.

Tony Strudwick’s band and singers make a welcome return to Chequer Mead. During the evening there will be an opportunity for a question and answer session with Tony, who comes from East Grinstead, and the band, many of whom have played with some of the country’s leading musicians.

Chequer Mead Lunchtime Concert Series presents The Woolmer Music Group at 1.30pm on 22 November.

Hannah Woolmer studied at Trinity College of Music and London College of Music and has recorded tracks for films. Belinda Jones studied at the Royal Academy of Music and has won numerous competitions and awards including The Jacqueline Du Pre Music Prize and The Brahms Duo Prize.

Copthorne Players present ‘Allo ‘Allo from 24 – 26 November.

"Leesen very carefully, I shall say zis only vonce…"

René Artois, a hapless café owner, is hiding two British airmen for the Resistance, and the priceless painting of ‘The Fallen Madonna’ for the Germans.

Can René meet the demands of the German occupiers, the Resistance, his wife Edith and his amorous waitresses whilst keeping at bay the unwelcome attentions of Lieutenant Gruber?

Ariel Drama Academy presents its Drama Showcase on 28 November.

Ariel Drama Academy is proud to present an evening of song, drama, and dance, celebrating a selection of its Crawley pupils’ work throughout the year

Los Endos presents Ultimate Genesis on 29 November.

Ultimate Genesis captures the excitement of a live ’70s Genesis concert, featuring music from the band’s heyday.

Jazz Café on 30 November.

Sit back, relax and enjoy the best of live Jazz Café combined with the finest bistro menus at our regular Jazz Café evenings.