Henry VIII – with Tony Harris
Back by popular demand, the fabulously entertaining, knowledgeable and hilarious Tony Harris - but this time as everyone's favourite king...Henry VIII.
6 events found.
Talks
Events
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Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Hailsham, East Sussex, United Kingdom
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The History of Punch and Judy
The Laurel Cafe 1 George Street, Hailsham, East Sussex, United KingdomThe history and origins of the Punch and Judy show together with anecdotes of Ray and Jacqui's journey through the world of entertainment and the situations they found themselves in. Ray was Eastbourne's Punch and Judy man performing on The Wish Tower Slopes in Eastbourne for 34 years until budget cuts stopped the show...
The talk is fully self contained complete with a visual display and interactive parts to the presentation. This talk is suitable for audiences of all ages and abilities. -
Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning
Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham, United KingdomHailsham Pavilion Open Morning organised by HOPS
Live music provided by local musicians throughout,
Tours of the projection room,
An exhibition of The Pavilion and HOPS, past and present
Home made cakes and refreshments available.
See website for more details.Free -
Death by Chocolate
Hailsham Pavilion George Street, Hailsham, United KingdomRobert Slater - Local Author, Ghost Walk Guide, and founder of Pevensey History Festival tells the gruesome tales of Victorian murders.
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The Magic of Pantomime
The Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Hailsham, East Sussex, United KingdomPantomime is an enduring and peculiarly British institution, yet it's beginnings go back a very long way and are in fact anything but British!
Join Ian Gledhill for a fascinating talk about the origins of Pantomime and explore many of the traditions (and superstitions) that have become attached to it over the years interspersed with Ian's personal anecdotes from years of working and appearing in pantomime.
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Book and Author Fair
The Charles Hunt Centre Vicarage Field, Hailsham, East Sussex, United KingdomFollowing the highly successful Book and Author Fair at the 2025 festival we are repeating the event for 2026. A range of authors will display and talk about their work. During the course of the day there will be book signings and vistors are encouraged to talk to authors about their work.
Free