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Archives for 2014 | Page 15 of 47

Curtains open on new-look Stables

To walk into the new, light, open and airy contemporary space that is the foyer of the newly refurbished Stables Theatre and Arts Centre is like taking a breath of fresh air, writes Siobhan O’Hanlon. With its stylish lines and consideration for its public and thespians flowing effortlessly through the building, it is a beautiful sight with a wow factor on a par with the Jerwood Gallery.

The return of ragged-trousered folk

After a three month break, literally, club organiser Tony Streeter broke his ankle and was not able to haul PA and lighting equipment around, raggedtrouseredfolk returns to the Jenny Lind on Tuesday 16 September with Dana and Susan Robinson from Asheville, North Carolina, writes Tony.

Space interrupted

The gallery and previously hidden aspects of the Electro Studios Project Space will be fully utilized during Coastal Currents this year. In a series of projections, installations and interventions, four artists unveil work which takes a sideways look at both the suggestive qualities of the space and its immediate environs, writes Sharon Haward.

The barefoot gypsy in me

There’s something dark and savage in our blood which will out! Barefoot Opera Young Artists Tour, with its strong production values and demanding, genuinely educational rehearsal structure, will tour a nine-singer Carmen this year.  In keeping with its style, the singers learn to be both soloists and ensemble players, and are accompanied by a gypsy band of keyboard, accordion, clarinet and double-bass, writes HOT’s Chris Cormack.

Yumino © Lambie Brothers

Yumino Seki and the world of Butoh

in conversation with Judy Parkinson Yumino Seki sets the scene for her Butoh dance and installation at St Mary in the Castle this week, part of Coastal Currents.

Hastings United action round-up

Yes, the footie season is back again and HOT’s famous reporter Liam Willis starts with a round-up of the action from the last six games, including new signings.

Situationism On Sea

Author Richard Makin explores

Diamond anniversary

Exactly one year ago, the Kings Road in St Leonards was made a little bit like Chelsea by the arrival of Susan Diamond’s boutique. To celebrate, she is hosting a ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ exhibition. HOT’s Erica Smith slips on her high-heel sneakers and glittery eye-shadow and asks some pertinent questions…

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