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Hearing you loud and clear, Archy!

In Patrick Kealey’s solo show, The Life and Rhymes of Archy and Mehitabel, Archy, free-verse poet and reluctant transmigrated cockroach, energetically and heartfully relates his life experiences – included a failed suicide attempt and his encounters with various other non-human characters. Although his words are inspired by writing from the early 1900s, Kealey passionately delivers a serious, contemporary message for his human audience. HOT’s Zelly Restorick went along to the opening night at The Stables Theatre.

Posted 16:49 Friday, May 28, 2021 In: Performance

The Life and Rhymes of Archy and Mehitabel

Director, actor, writer and local resident, Patrick Kealey – of local theatre company, Theatre Nation – is about to step out onto the stage in a solo show: The Life and Rhymes of Archy and Mehitabel. Kealey not only adapted the humourous, cult comic writings of Don Marquis (well-known for his highly satirical observations of the human race), he also deliciously embodies each of the fascinating characters, including both Archy and Mehitabel – and more. HOT’s Zelly Restorick tuned in to listen to Kealey’s recent conversation with actor and comedian, Ben Keaton and shares some highlights here. Photos by Peter Mould.

Posted 08:59 Saturday, May 22, 2021 In: Performance Tags: Ben Keaton Patrick Kealey The Life and Rhymes of Archy and Mehitabel Theatre Nation

TONIGHT! Monday 17 May: SEMAPHORE!

Calling lovely folk of Hastings and St Leonards! Lovers of the boundless creativity and collaboration in the town! TONIGHT! MSL presents SEMAPHORE, set on Hastings seafront.

Posted 14:43 Monday, May 17, 2021 In: Performance

Hastings Musical Festival goes virtual for lack of venue

White Rock Theatre has started to announce new events taking place there as from July 2021, but the Hastings Musical Festival has had to announce it is ‘going virtual’ for 2021 and the Hastings International Piano Concerto Competition is postponed from March to late June 2021.  Chris Cormack asks what this says about the future of live music in Hastings.

Posted 12:49 Friday, Oct 9, 2020 In: Performance Tags: Charlotte Burt School of Dance Hastings Internatioanl Piano Concerto Competition Hastings Musical Festival Opus Theatre Silver Lee Stage School st mary in the castle The White Rock Theatre

Catch her in Rye

What do Shostakovich, Debussy and Ravel have in common with Elbow? Lynne Page has put together an exquisite cast of performers for some specially produced dance theatre, entitled ‘Wingspan,’ to be held at Bridgepoint, the new creative arts complex in Rye, celebrating the tenacity of the human spirit in this extraordinary time. The music is an inspired combination of Shostakovich, Debussy, Ravel and Elbow, writes Chris Cormack.

Posted 20:28 Sunday, Sep 20, 2020 In: Performance Tags: Bridgepoint Bridgepoint Rye Chris Cormack Gareth Mole Julie Ann Minaai Katie Brayben Lynne Page Wingspan

re:create LGBTQ+ mini performances

re:create

Posted 04:36 Sunday, May 31, 2020 In: Performance Tags: re:create

As theatres go dark, Stables chair looks for light at the end of the tunnel

As theatres everywhere are closed down for the duration of the pandemic, Brian Hick spoke to Neil Sellman, chair of the Stables Theatre, on the effect the closure is having on them and their future plans.

Posted 20:25 Tuesday, Mar 24, 2020 In: Performance
The White Rock Theatre

White Rock Theatre – performances suspended

Following the recent announcement from the government, performances at Hastings White Rock Theatre have been suspended until further notice, the management tells HOT.

Posted 11:58 Sunday, Mar 22, 2020 In: Performance Tags: coronavirus White Rock Theatre
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