Category: <span>Arts & Culture</span>

‘Quickening of the Heart’ from ExploreTheArch

Quickening of the Heart is the latest production from independent performance makers ExploreTheArch. Sam Davey went to see the production and is delighted to share her thoughts.

Posted 21:49 Wednesday, Jan 12, 2022 In: Performance

Staff and supporters at the Electric Palace © Annie Mannion

Electric Palace saved by the fundraiser bell

With great sadness the Electric Palace recently announced that it had to close their doors for January. Due to the understandable concerns over the Omicron variant, January film bookings and venue hire were at an all-time low – consequently, for the time being it is not financially viable to open. However, all is not lost as HOT’s Lauris Morgan-Griffiths found out: they launched a fundraiser with the target of £15,000, and there they are – over the line. Yippee!

Posted 19:21 In: Film Tags: Electric Palace Rebecca E Marshall

What’s HOT at the White Rock

Hastings White Rock Theatre welcomes you back for some great live entertainment in 2022. There’s plenty on offer through these cold months into the spring and early summer. Check out the most recent What’s On guide to see what takes your fancy from the lineup of variety, theatre, comedy, dance and live music. HOT’s Paul Way-Rider reports.

Posted 18:14 Saturday, Jan 8, 2022 In: Performance Tags: Adele Circus of Horrors Coda Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra Rob Beckett Rob Brydon Ronnie Scott Russell Kane The White Rock Theatre

Robin Hood panto at the White Rock Theatre

The White Rock Theatre’s Christmas pantomime is back! Robin Hood marks the return to the magical family pantomime that Hastings’ biggest stage is known for. The show has comedy, beautiful costumes, stunning special effects, dance routines and sets all presented by the same creative team that delivered the pantos Aladdin and Jack and the Beanstalk.*

Posted 15:09 Monday, Dec 20, 2021 In: Performance Tags: pantomime Robin Hood White Rock Theatre

Pianist Deschanel Gordon comes to Jazz Hastings

In December, brilliant young pianist Deschanel Gordon, voted the BBC’s Young Jazz Musician of the Year 2020, makes his Jazz Hastings debut with his trio featuring Will Each on bass and Will Cleasby on drums. Julian Norridge recommends getting to the venue early to guarantee seeing a future star at the start of his career.

Posted 16:32 Friday, Nov 26, 2021 In: Music & Sound Tags: Deschanel Gordon Jazz Hastings Will Cleasby Will Each

Winter exhibition for old and new Zoom artists

The Zoom Arts Community have shaken off its lockdown lethargy and are re-surfacing in December with vigour, great new works and some exciting new members.

Posted 21:14 Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021 In: Arts News

Walking the line

Land art, as distinct from landscape art, has always been an interesting genre: Andrew Goldsworthy, Richard Long, Hamish Fulton, have all left transient marks on the landscape in the course of their practice. It is Paul Klee who is famous for his quote: “Taking a line for a walk…”. And that is precisely what photographer/artist Zoe Childerley did. Lauris Morgan-Griffiths talked to her about walking and documenting the unmarked border between England and Scotland, the results of which can be seen at Solaris gallery.

Posted 20:33 Sunday, Nov 14, 2021 In: Photography Tags: Lauris Morgan-Griffiths Scotland/England border Zoe Childerley

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner at The Stables Theatre

On 7th November Gigspanner returned to The Stables Theatre. Darren Johnson was in attendance and soaking up the vibes.

Posted 11:14 Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021 In: Music & Sound Tags: Folk music Gigspanner Peter Knight Peter Knight’s Gigspanner post lockdown Roger Flack Sacha Trochet world music