Talks
Upcoming Comedy Events
Sep 2026
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.
The History of Punch and Judy
The 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 Eastbour...
Hailsham Pavilion Open Morning
Hailsham 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.
Death by Chocolate
Robert Slater - Local Author, Ghost Walk Guide, and founder of Pevensey History Festival tells the gruesome tales of Victorian murders.
The Magic of Pantomime
Pantomime 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 superstition...
Book and Author Fair
Following 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 aut...