Pride Eastbourne Pride to return this year on Saturday, July 19 Eastbourne Pride, which is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for the LGBTQ+ community and allies in Eastbourne, is to return this year on Saturday, July 19. Organisers say: “Our mission is to celebrate diversity, embrace individuality, and create an engaging space where By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Musical Theatre “I want to evoke nightmares.” The Vivienne speaks ahead of playing the Child Catcher in UK tour of ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ The Vivienne – first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK – has a new mission in life onstage – “I want to evoke nightmares,” she tells me as she is about to bring the villainous Child Catcher to Eastbourne in the UK tour of musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Her drag name derives from her […] By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Music Winter Garden, Eastbourne to host iconic artist Peaches on September 30 Peaches has spent more than two decades pushing boundaries and breaking barriers, dramatically altering the landscape of popular culture as she forged a bold progressive path that’s opened the doors for countless others to follow. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Eastbourne Pride to return Saturday, July 29 Tickets go on sale Friday, January 27 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News MindOut to host LGBTQ+ get-together in Eastbourne on Tuesday, January 10 This is a great opportunity to meet new people, learn more about the work of the charity, and spend some time in a warm and welcoming space. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bourne This Way, Eastbourne-based LGBTQ+ parents’ support group, made Community Interest Company Bourne This Way is a friendly and inclusive space, offering activities for group members such as fitness sessions, entertainment and therapy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts CLASSICAL NOTES: Nick Boston tunes into the best classical music Classical music reviews and previews from columnist, Nick Boston By Nick Boston • 5 min read
Fundraising News Cats Protection’s Eastbourne Adoption Centre appeals to cover Pedro’s soaring vet bills “Pedro has shown himself to be a little fighter with the sweetest nature, especially when you consider how severe his injury was. He is so affectionate it breaks your heart. Everyone falls under his spell. He has stolen our hearts with his gentle and affectionate personality.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Explore the South Downs National Park and more with the 13X Brighton & Hove Buses bring back popular 13X summer service, giving access to beautiful scenery at Seven Sisters Park, Birling Gap and Beachy Head as the bus makes its way to Eastbourne. By Contributor • 1 min read
Arts THEATRE REVIEW: Spamalot @Eastbourne Spamalot Devonshire Park Theatre Eastbourne Funnier than the Black Death & lovingly ripped off from the hugely successful 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail, this spammier than ever production is full of misfit knights, killer rabbits, dancing nuns and ferocious Frenchmen. This is a gleefully By Eric Page • 3 min read
Fundraising News Eastbourne prepares for its first LGBT+ Mardi Gras The first Eastbourne Mardi Gras, organised by LGBT+ support group, Bourne Out will take place this Saturday, July 22. Organisers who have been staging fundraisers for the last six months to help cover costs of staging the event have also received grant funding from the National Lottery. By Besi • 2 min read
Arts REVIEW: Noel & Gertie@Devonshire Park Theatre Mtp’s new production of Noel & Gertie, based on the playwright’s 54 year friendship with Gertrude Lawrence is a perfectly charming night out. The love story, devised by Sheridan Morley from the couple’s letters and diaries, is told with all the Master’s flair and wit. Featuring song and scenes from By Eric Page • 3 min read
