Theatre and Comedy

1. Theatre. Mischief Theatre returns to Eastbourne’s Congress Theatre following their previous sell-out hits The Play That Goes Wrong and Peter Pan Goes Wrong, with latest West End smash The Comedy About a Bank Robbery, April 16-20, see page 54. Performances at 7.30pm, Saturday matinee at 2.30pm, tickets from £20.

Following a busy week of workshops alongside West End professionals, the Easter Youth Project at the White Rock Theatre is preparing for an exciting production with musical numbers from award-winning musicals Hamilton, Mary Poppins, Mama Mia and Dreamgirls.

1. Film. In advance of rock duo Sleaford Mods coming to the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill this weekend you can appreciate frank and fierce documentary Bunch Of Kunst (18) at Kino-Teatr in St Leonards on Friday April 19 from 7.30pm. The film follows the two year journey from Nottingham bed-sit to chart success, and acclaim from the likes of Iggy Pop who called Sleaford Mods “the world’s greatest rock’n’roll band,” while fans think of them as the true voice of Britain. Tickets £9.

Sussex Concert Orchestra will present a sparkling spring concert in St Peter’s Church, Bexhill Old Town, on Sunday April 28.

Social media phenomenon Ben Phillips has taken the world by storm - the 26 year old from Bridgend in South Wales has racked up an astonishing 5 billion views on Facebook.

The actors of local theatre production company Bowler Crab are currently rehearsing for the debut of their latest production Shakespeare & Love which is to be performed at the Mermaid Inn, Rye, on Sunday April 21.

The classic story of Dick Whittington has been given new life in a hilarious musical production by J & V Productions and the talented members of The Hastings Stage Studio.

A compelling and diverse festival of theatre launches in Hastings this summer.

Beyond the Barricade is celebrating its 20th anniversary season touring a show essentially based on the success of Les Miserables.

The wonderful world of Twirlywoos – as seen on CBeebies – is being brought to life on stage for the first time this spring.

Singer songwriter Damon Albarn of mighty Brit pop band Blur and Gorillaz has been announced as patron of Barefoot Opera’s current project Bloom Britannia, an opera inspired by life on the south coast.

More than 100 local children will take part in The Wind In The Willows in Bexhill this weekend.

Heavyweight fighter Tyson Fury has battled inside and outside the boxing ring to claim his place in sporting history and now comes to the White Rock Theatre in Hastings on July 4.

Fresh from the triumph of immortalising his own butt in sugar, butter, flour and eggs, this year’s winner of Celebrity Great British Bake Off Joe Wilkinson will be heading to town for a night of brilliant comedy at the White Rock Theatre.

One of the great romantic tragedies - La Traviata by Verdi - will be brought to the White Rock Theatre stage on Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13 at 7.30pm.

Rumble Wrestling brings its stars to Rye for the first time on Saturday April 6 from 7.30pm.

Aladdin Goes Wrong is Comedy Capers pantomime which will be presented on Friday April 5 and Saturday April 6 in Hurst Green village hall.

This April St Leonards will be exploring a classic British novel for the third time.