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FESTIVAL OF CHICHESTER 2019

The Festival of Chichester is delighted to announce a truly exciting and varied line up of over 200 events for summer 2019, combining a brilliant programme of classical music with the best in jazz, blues, folk, rock, pop and world music.

Add thrilling theatre, book events, talks and poetry, exhibitions, walks, tours, cinema, open days and galas and there really is something for everyone.

Grounded in the Chichester community, the Festival aspires to the stars. We are pleased to welcome local and international performers of the highest calibre to our historic city.

We are delighted to have the continuing support of our distinguished Festival Patron, Dame Patricia Routledge (pictured).

To find out what’s on just click on the headings opposite or consult the calendar.

To buy tickets please visit: www.thenovium.org/boxoffice (Tel. 01243 816525 / 01243 775888)

The Box office opens on 3rd April 2019 at The Novium, Tower Street, Chichester PO19 1QH. Full online listings will be available from 1^st April.

To join our email list and receive festival information contact: festivalchichester@gmail.com

To receive a full festival brochure, please send a stamped, addressed A5 envelope to: The Novium/TIC, Tower Street, Chichester, PO19 1QH.

Know a good place to display our festival brochures? Please ask for brochures to distribute at the Novium. We’ll be very grateful for your support.

To join our Festival Friends scheme and receive early bird booking, a posted brochure, invitations to special events and other benefits, please contact us. Membership costs just £25 per person or £40 for a couple. If you would like to support the Festival by becoming a Benefactor, do get in touch so we can tell you how you can help support the exciting events which will light up the city this summer.

Interested in taking part in the next Festival? Deadline for entries is 31 January. Email us to request an entry form and full information pack. We welcome everybody from local performers to international stars.

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10	11	12	13	14	15 10:00: CHIDHAM SCHOOL ART EXHIBITION 15/06/2019 10:00 – 15:00 CHIDHAM PAROCHIAL PRIMARY SCHOOL Chidham Lane Chichester, PO18 8TH The children of Chidham School are holding an art week, culminating in an exhibition open to family and the wider community. Every child in the school will show their work, with prizes for each year group. There will be a pop-up café run by the school PTFA. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 15/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:00: A TRIBUTE TO THE WIT OF N F SIMPSON 15/06/2019 11:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR Three short plays by N F Simpson to celebrate the centenary of his birth. He was a proponent of The Theatre of the Absurd and his work mixes a comic brew from Lewis Carroll to W S Gilbert and The Goons. Gladly Otherwise, OH and Have Done will together run about 25 minutes. Directed by Roger Redfarn. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:00: STORIES AND DRAWINGS WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR AND ILLUSTRATOR SOPHY HENN 15/06/2019 11:00 – 12:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Join author/illustrator Sophy Henn for stories, draw-alongs and some mind-blowing life-size facts in this jam-packed event which includes Bad Nana (early reader), Lifesize (non-fiction), Almost Anything and her brand-new picture book Super Duper You! For children ages four to eight. Free admission. Book on Eventbrite. Disabled access. More 12:00: CHI-FEST, CHICHESTER COLLEGE 15/06/2019 12:00 – 21:00 WESTGATE FIELDS Chichester Collage Chichester, PO9 1SB Chichester College comes to life with nine hours of live music. A host of bands are set to perform, showcasing the talents of students (past and present) as well as local groups, musicians and performers. ChiFest is a fantastic, free family day out, with lots to keep the kids entertained. Free admission. Disabled access. More 14:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 15/06/2019 14:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 18:30: GUITARS IN THE GARDEN 15/06/2019 18:30 WEST DEAN GARDENS West Dean, PO18 0QZ Guitars in the Garden play café music, genre from Bach to Blues, Django to contemporary, which is interspersed with voice. The venue is in the restaurant of West Dean Gardens. The restaurant will be open for food and drink. Tickets £8. Disabled access. More 19:30: MONARCHY – THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO QUEEN 15/06/2019 19:30 ASSEMBLY ROOM Chichester City Council North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ Calling all Queen fans. Monarchy, the ultimate tribute to Queen, your chance to re-live the magic of Queen with this most authentic band, all of whose members are Queen Fan Club enthusiasts. Undoubtedly, the definitive tribute to Queen and Freddie is bound to wow you. Tickets £20. Disabled access. More 19:30: SUMMER DELIGHTS: AN EVENING WITH CHICHESTER CITY BAND 15/06/2019 19:30 ST PAUL'S CHURCH Churchside Chichester, PO19 6FT A delicious evening of summer tunes for all to enjoy, tastefully and stylishly served up by your local brass band in the magnificent St Paul's, Churchside. Our music will certainly nourish you but we're also offering free interval refreshments and a chance to win prizes in our popular raffle. Tickets £9 adults; children under 14 free with a paying adult. Disabled access. More 20:00: SIMPLY DAN! THE MUSIC OF STEELY DAN 15/06/2019 20:00 CHICHESTER INN West Street Chichester, PO19 1RP Steely Dan were one of the most iconic bands of all time, revered for their musicianship and song-writing prowess. Simply Dan offer a one-off chance to experience Steely Dan’s seminal album AJA live plus back catalogue of hits. Don’t miss this great night out! Support: Ruby & The Acoustic Stone. Tickets £18 in advance, £22 on the door. Disabled access. More	16 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 16/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:30: HEATHER GRAY-NEWTON AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 16/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Award-winning artist Heather Gray-Newton is exhibiting paintings and sculptures in the charming Sculpture Garden Studio. Heather will be showing large and medium-sized paintings, original drawings and small sculptures. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: SUSAN HADLEY SCULPTURES AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN 16/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Exhibition of 30 garden sculptures in a beautiful setting. Also, house and large garden studio containing smaller sculptures, paintings and prints. BBC 1 TV documentary film on Susan Hadley’s sculptures showing Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, June 19 and June 26. Booking advisable. Telephone 01243 774142. Admission free. No disabled access. More 11:00: FESTIVAL OF CHICHESTER EUCHARIST 16/06/2019 11:00 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX Sung Eucharist to mark the beginning of the Festival of Chichester. All welcome. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:30: CITY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED WALK, CHICHESTER TOUR GUIDES, MEET AT THE CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 16/06/2019 11:30 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX An easy 90-minute walk with a qualified and knowledgeable Green or Blue Badge guide takes you through Chichester’s past within the historic walls of this beautiful city. From Roman times to present day we give an intriguing insight into 2,000 years of Chichester history. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 13:00: BACH SOLO CELLO SUITES, 3 AND 5, PAVLOS CARVALHO 16/06/2019 13:00 – 14:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR This has become an eagerly-awaited event at the Festival of Chichester. Multi-award-winning cellist Pavlos Carvalho loves to perform all the Bach solo cello suites and gets totally immersed in them, at the same time conveying his passion to the audience. He will introduce the suites. Tickets £10; students £6; children £6 for over six years. Disabled access. More 14:00: GUIDED TOUR OF CITY WALLS, CHICHESTER WALLS TRUST, STARTS CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 16/06/2019 14:00 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX A 90-minute guided tour around the two-kilometre circuit of the city’s historic walls, with insights into their construction in Roman times, their survival through two millennia, and their continuing importance. Tickets £3; students free; children free. Parts of city wall difficult to access, but detours possible by arrangement. More 14:00: ROMEO AND JULIET – ROYAL OPERA HOUSE BALLET 16/06/2019 14:00 CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Shakespeare’s enduring love story is known the world over. Since its 1965 premiere with The Royal Ballet, Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet has become a modern ballet classic. The choreography captures the emotions of the young couple as they fall in love despite the barriers that finally bring about the story’s tragic end. Tickets £7.50. Disabled access. More 15:00: CHICHESTER SINFONIETTA CONCERT FOR HEADWAY WEST SUSSEX, MARK HARTT-PALMER (CONDUCTOR) 16/06/2019 15:00 CHRIST CHURCH Old Market Avenue Chichester, PO19 7XF A concert of music to include Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending and Five Variants of Dives and Lazarus and a performance of London 2012 opening ceremony conductor/arranger Robin A Smith’s suite Le Weekend with the composer as piano soloist. Tickets are £15 to £20 to include a cream tea. This event is generously supported by George Ide LLP and Willowhayne Records Ltd. Disabled access. More 19:30: A MEDITERRANEAN SERENADE BY PLASTIKES KAREKLES 16/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR This internationally-acclaimed Greek bouzouki band is well loved in Chichester. They return to St John’s Chapel after a spectacular event at Halnaker in 2018. They bring traditional and rebetiko songs from their vast repertoire: songs of simple situations, sad or happy moments, pain, poverty and exile. Tickets £12; students £8; children £5 for over six years. Disabled access. More 19:30: IKARUS INC, THE RUDE MECHANICAL THEATRE 16/06/2019 19:30 HALNAKER PARK COTTAGE Park Lane Halnaker PO18 0QH Another sparkling evening of outdoor theatre, with mirth, music and mayhem. The story of Daedalus and his son Ikarus who sell dreams to the good folk of Dreamland in the American Mid-West. But can Ikarus fly? Come early (from 4 pm) to enjoy the garden, cook on the barbecues and picnic. Bring low chairs and warm clothes. Tickets £17; seniors £16; students £13; children £10. Disabled access. More
17 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 17/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 19:00: PROMOTE THAT BOOK, CHINDI AUTHORS 17/06/2019 19:00 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY You have written a book, maybe you even have a publisher, now comes the difficult job – getting noticed. Join our panel of local authors to learn some of the secrets of gaining reviews with blog tours, networking on social media, targeted advertising at minimal cost and more. Refreshments available. Tickets £8. Disabled access. More 19:30: WEST SUSSEX GUITAR CLUB PRESENTS 17/06/2019 19:30 CHRIST CHURCH Old Market Avenue Chichester, PO19 7XF Come and enjoy vibrant guitar ensemble music, presented by the West Sussex Guitar Club. Performances will include the West Sussex Guitar Club Orchestra, directed by Linda Kelsall-Barnett, plus smaller ensembles, exploring a wide range of repertoire. Refreshments will be available in the interval. Tickets £7; students £5; children free. Disabled access. More	18 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 18/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 18/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 11:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 18/06/2019 11:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 13:00: FROM BACH TO THE AMAZON, EMILY BURRIDGE 18/06/2019 13:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR From Bach to the Amazon is an innovative solo cello concert by the virtuoso cellist Emily Burridge. The programme takes the audience on a musical journey beginning with movements from the G major suite by J S Bach and then she recreates her compositions from the double CD release Out of the Blue & Into the Amazon. Tickets £10; seniors £8; students £8; children £5. Disabled access. More 19:30: CIRCULAR REASONING: THE RISE OF FLAT EARTH BELIEF, CHICHESTER SKEPTICS IN THE PUB 18/06/2019 19:30 CHICHESTER INN West Street Chichester, PO19 1RP In six years, Flat Earth belief has gone from niche to mainstream, gaining international media coverage and countless followers — but how did we get here? In this talk, skeptic Michael Marshall discusses his experiences of the Flat Earth movement and reports back from the UK’s first-ever Flat Earth convention. Tickets £6. More 19:30: PIACERE STRING QUARTET 18/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR The Piacere String Quartet is a newly-formed string quartet comprising local musicians Inna Erskine, Michael Sullivan, Phyllida Maude-Roxby and Graham Elliott. The ensemble will be performing Mozart’s popular Dissonance quartet K 465 and Dvorak’s 12th American string quartet Op 96. We warmly invite you to our concert and to enjoy refreshments with us during the interval. Tickets £12; students £10; children free. Disabled access. More	19 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 19/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 19/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 11:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 19/06/2019 11:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 13:00: SUBLIME CHAMBER MUSIC FOR LUNCHTIME, ENSEMBLE REZA 19/06/2019 13:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR Ensemble Reza are celebrated for their virtuoso and welcoming concerts. They are thrilled to be returning to the Festival to perform the brilliant Brahms Sextet No 1 in Bb major with generous support from David and Charlotte Evans and Thesis Asset Management. “The concert last night was quite outstanding… it always seems like the best ever!” www.ensemblereza.com. Tickets £12; concessions £5. Disabled access. More 18:30: 60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERT & MEAL 19/06/2019 18:30 – 19:30 CHEZ MOI 15 ALDWICK ROAD BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 2NJ Chez Moi is Bognor Regis’s beautiful French Cafe, found in Aldwick shopping parade. 6.30pm, the guests arrive and order drinks; 7.30pm, a 60-minute concert of classical music begins with Roger Clayden playing a programme of classical solo cello music, followed by the Trombone Trio; 8.30pm, set meal is served. Ticket price includes the music and meal but not drinks. Tickets £29.50. Disabled access. More 18:30: VICTORIA HISLOP IN CONVERSATION WITH KATE MOSSE 19/06/2019 18:30 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX Victoria Hislop, Sunday Times number-one bestselling author of The Island, talks to Cicestrian and successful writer Kate Mosse about her new novel, Those Who Are Loved. Set against the backdrop of the German occupation of Greece, the subsequent civil war and military dictatorship, Victoria Hislop sheds light on the complexity of Greece’s traumatic past. Tickets £7.50. Disabled access. More 19:30: GET VOCAL AND FRIENDS, GET VOCAL CHICHESTER 19/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR An evening of song to include unaccompanied folk melodies from around the world, together with acoustic performances from local artists. Tickets £8; seniors £5; students £5; children £5. Disabled access. More	20 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 20/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 20/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 20/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 13:00: THE PREBENDAL SCHOOL SENIOR MUSICIANS’ CONCERT 20/06/2019 13:00 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX This is a lovely opportunity to hear a range of solo performances from the senior musicians of The Prebendal School. A variety of pieces will be played by the school’s dedicated pupils on a range of instruments. Everyone is welcome. Free admission. Disabled access. More 14:00: BOHEMIAN TRAINSPOTTER GO AMERIKA, THE STORYTELLER 20/06/2019 14:00 ST MARTIN'S ORGANIC COFFEE HOUSE St Martin's Street Chichester, PO19 1NP Dvorak was invited to establish America’s first national music conservatoire. His time there, albeit brief, produced works considered among his greatest, including the New World Symphony. The Storyteller, aka Len Gould, relates the bittersweet tale in words and music. Come early; space is limited. Remember to purchase something from the café. Free admission. No disabled access. More 18:00: 500 YEARS OF CAMBRIDGE SPIES, TALKS AT SIX 20/06/2019 18:00 – 19:00 BASSIL SHIPPAM CENTRE Tozer Way Chichester, PO19 7LG We all love a good spy film. This talk by Craig Gershater, Cambridge lecturer, writer, and scientist, explores the origins of spying in Cambridge University. From Elizabethan times to the Cambridge 5, they seemed to choose to work for both sides. We investigate. Donations to Cancer Research UK. Admission free. Disabled access. More 18:00: CITY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED WALK, CHICHESTER TOUR GUIDES, MEET AT THE CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 20/06/2019 18:00 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX An easy 90-minute walk with a qualified and knowledgeable Green or Blue Badge guide takes you through Chichester’s past within the historic walls of this beautiful city. From Roman times to present day we give an intriguing insight into 2,000 years of Chichester history. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 18:15: STORIES FROM THE DOWNLANDS: CHALK TRACKS BY GINA CHALLEN 20/06/2019 18:15 – 19:45 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Join local writer Gina Challen as she reads from her debut collection of short stories, Chalk Tracks. Rooted in the landscape of the South Downs, these brooding stories of haunted lives and fragile hopes explore the places where the familiar threatens. The readings to be followed by audience questions. Tickets £5; seniors £4; students £4. Disabled access. More 19:15: THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR – LIVE FROM THE GLOBE 20/06/2019 19:15 CHICHESTER CINEMA AT NEW PARK New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Double-meanings, disguises and dirty laundry abound in The Merry Wives of Windsor as Sir John Falstaff sets about improving his financial situation by wooing Mistress Page and Mistress Ford. But the Merry Wives quickly cotton on to his tricks and decide to have a bit of fun of their own. Tickets £17.50. Disabled access. More 19:30: LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES: THE SONGS, BLAKEFEST 20/06/2019 19:30 – 20:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR The internationally-acclaimed author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Louis de Bernières returns to the Festival after sell-out shows last summer. This year he entertains with his highly-original, moving and inspiring songs in a programme of words and music. With support from jazz/poetry duo Jamie Leeming (guitar) and Barry Smith (words). Tickets £12; students £10. Disabled access. More 19:30: LOUIS DE BERNIÈRES: THE SONGS, BLAKEFEST 20/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR The internationally-acclaimed author of Captain Corelli’s Mandolin Louis de Bernières returns to the Festival after sell-out shows last summer. This year he entertains with his highly original, moving and inspiring songs in a programme of words and music. With support from jazz/poetry duo Jamie Leeming (guitar) and Barry Smith (words). Tickets £12; students £10. Disabled access. More	21 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 21/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 21/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 21/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 12:30: THE HANOVER BAND CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND THE CONSONE QUARTET 21/06/2019 12:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR The Hanover Band Chamber Ensemble and The Consone Quartet will once again be returning to the Festival of Chichester to perform Mozart’s Horn Quintet at lunchtime in this wonderful chapel. This is a not to be missed concert by some of the finest early-music musicians in the country. Tickets £20; students free; children free. Disabled access. More 19:30: ALL THAT MALARKEY 21/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR “Four dangerously-good singers and a hilarious MC/-pianist” deliver a performance rich in glorious vocals, cheeky humour and “poperatic” flamboyance. With previous performances spanning Classic FM to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, critically-acclaimed, All That Malarkey are delighted to return to the festival with their trademark operatic re-imaginings of iconic hits from the history of popular music. Tickets £13. Disabled access. More 19:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 21/06/2019 19:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 19:45: CHICHESTER CABARET CLUB PRESENTS DRAG STARS, DAWN’S VINTAGE DO 21/06/2019 19:45 – 20:45 ASSEMBLY ROOM Chichester City Council North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ Having celebrated its third year, Chichester’s own Cabaret Club – brainchild of award-winning entertainer Dawn Gracie – is throwing a camp and colourful drag show for this year’s Festival. This cabaret evening is set to be a high-octane extravaganza, not for the faint-hearted. Dressing up is encouraged. Tickets £17. Doors at 7pm. Disabled access. More 20:00: RUBY & THE REVELATORS 21/06/2019 20:00 CHICHESTER INN West Street Chichester, PO19 1RP If you like your soul music smoking hot and your blues straight from the heart, do not miss this! Described as a must-see live act, local chanteuse Ruby is a regular on the UK’s blues and soul circuit. With a number of new releases lined up, 2019 is certainly shaping up to be their best yet. Tickets £12; seniors £10; students £10. Disabled access. More	22 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 22/06/2019 09:00 – 17:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 22/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 22/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:30: HEATHER GRAY-NEWTON AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 22/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Award-winning artist Heather Gray-Newton is exhibiting paintings and sculptures in the charming Sculpture Garden Studio. Heather will be showing large and medium-sized paintings, original drawings and small sculptures. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: SUSAN HADLEY SCULPTURES AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN 22/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Exhibition of 30 garden sculptures in a beautiful setting. Also, house and large garden studio containing smaller sculptures, paintings and prints. BBC 1 TV documentary film on Susan Hadley’s sculptures showing Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, June 19 and June 26. Booking advisable. Telephone 01243 774142. Admission free. No disabled access. More 11:00: A TRIBUTE TO THE WIT OF N F SIMPSON 22/06/2019 11:00 PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY 9 North Pallant Chichester, PO19 1TJ Three short plays by N F Simpson to celebrate the centenary of his birth. He was a proponent of The Theatre of the Absurd and his work mixes a comic brew from Lewis Carroll to W S Gilbert and The Goons. Gladly Otherwise, OH and Have Done will together run about 25 minutes. Directed by Roger Redfarn. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:00: SEE BEHIND THE SCENES AT CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL 22/06/2019 11:00 – 14:00 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX As part of the Festival of Chichester, areas of the Cathedral normally closed to the public will be open to visitors. The Song School located high up in the Cathedral triforium – come and discover its secret chamber. The Cathedral Library also situated in the Cathedral heights, and the Bishop’s Chapel, the private chapel of the Bishop of Chichester. Free admission. Disabled access to Bishop’s Chapel, but not to the Library and Song School. More 11:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 22/06/2019 11:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 13:00: MINERVA ENSEMBLE 22/06/2019 13:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR Chichester-born cellist Ben Rogerson is joined by colleagues from the BBC Concert Orchestra, under the auspices of the Minerva Ensemble, to perform Schubert's enigmatic Quartett-Satz and Beethoven's brooding string quartet in C Minor Opus 18 No.4. Juan Gonzalez and Cormac Brown, violins, and Mike Briggs, viola, Ben Rogerson, cello. Tickets £12; students £7; children £5. Disabled access. More 13:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 22/06/2019 13:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 14:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 22/06/2019 14:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 14:30: FILM SHOWING OF HOODWINKED 3 – THIS TIME IT’S PERSONAL, THE CRAZY FILM CLUB 22/06/2019 14:30 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY A comedy, musical adventure film about Robin Hood and his gang stranded in the future by a vengeful Sheriff of Nottingham. Their time machine is stolen and Robin falls for a beautiful singer, leaving Marian broken-hearted. Is their love doomed? Will they ever return to their own time? Tickets £5. More 17:00: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 22/06/2019 17:00 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 17:00: THE INSPIRATION BEHIND THE WILLOW COTTAGE TRILOGY, CLARE CASSY 22/06/2019 17:00 THE WOOLPACK PUB 77 FISHBOURNE ROAD WEST Chichester, PO19 3JJ An insight into the joys or otherwise of running a B&B. Willow Cottage, a listed, 17th-century property in Fishbourne was run as a B&B for many years by my mum, Sheila. Stories about guests and ghosts provided the perfect backdrop for the three novels in The Willow Cottage Series. Tickets £3; seniors £1.50; students £1.50; children £0.50. Disabled access. More 17:30: THE GREEN SHIP 22/06/2019 17:30 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Quentin Blake's beautifully-illustrated children's book The Green Ship is adapted for the first time into a magical stage play by Librarian Theatre. The family-friendly show is visiting libraries, schools and community spaces as part of a UK-wide tour in 2019. Recommended for children aged five years and over. Tickets £5; children (aged 13 and under) £3. Disabled access. More 19:30: SONGS FROM IRELAND, ISOSCELES 22/06/2019 19:30 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR Now, the clue is in the title. Irish-born Pat Abernethy and Dave Marsden return to the Festival for the sixth time with songs and chat in a warm, relaxed evening. Songs from Christy Moore, Van Morrison, Mary Black, The Fureys, Val Doonican and many more. “Almost brilliant” (Irish Times). Tickets £13; seniors £11; students £11; children £11. Disabled access. More 19:30: THE CHICHESTER SINGERS 22/06/2019 19:30 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX Gloria – John Rutter; Messe Solennelle – Vierne; From Darkness to Light – Jonathan Willcocks; Cantique de Jean Racine – Fauré; Panis Angelicus – Franck. Tickets £28, £23, £18, £10; students £5. Disabled access. More 19:30: WISH WE WERE PINK FLOYD 22/06/2019 19:30 ASSEMBLY ROOM Chichester City Council North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ Come and see a magical laser show accompanying an array of Pink Floyd music with great guitar riffs and a fine tribute to the song-writing talent of such an iconic band. A psychedelic feast to savour! Tickets £20. Disabled access. More 20:00: THE 7 AGES OF MAN, CHANTRY QUIRE 22/06/2019 20:00 ST PAUL'S CHURCH Churchside Chichester, PO19 6FT All the world's a stage ... Enjoy a glass of wine as we journey through The 7 Ages of Man. Our music will include songs by Seiber, Gibbons, Passereau, Morley, Vaughn Williams, Rutter and Dove. We hope it will be As You Like It. Tickets £12.50; students £5; children under 16 free. Disabled access. More 20:30: PHAT LICK AT THE HAVANA – HIGH ENERGY FUNK AND SOUL CLASSICS 22/06/2019 20:30 Debi Dryer (vocals) is joined by the hugely-talented Rich Carter on drums, Gareth Sidwell (bass) and Bradley Jordan (keys) in a seven-piece line-up that delivers a unique mix of funky grooves, phat licks and pulsating dance tunes to help you remember what Saturday nights are for. Tickets £5. No disabled access. More	23 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 23/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 23/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:30: CITY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED WALK, CHICHESTER TOUR GUIDES, MEET AT THE CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 23/06/2019 11:30 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX An easy 90-minute walk with a qualified and knowledgeable Green or Blue Badge guide takes you through Chichester’s past within the historic walls of this beautiful city. From Roman times to present day we give an intriguing insight into 2,000 years of Chichester history. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 11:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 23/06/2019 11:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 13:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 23/06/2019 13:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 14:00: GUIDED TOUR OF CITY WALLS, CHICHESTER WALLS TRUST, STARTS CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 23/06/2019 14:00 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX A 90-minute guided tour around the two-kilometre circuit of the city’s historic walls, with insights into their construction in Roman times, their survival through two millennia, and their continuing importance. Tickets £3; students free; children free. Parts of city wall difficult to access, but detours possible by arrangement. More 14:30: HEATHER GRAY-NEWTON AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 23/06/2019 14:30 – 18:00 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Award-winning artist Heather Gray-Newton is exhibiting paintings and sculptures in the charming Sculpture Garden Studio. Heather will be showing large and medium-sized paintings, original drawings and small sculptures. Admission free. No disabled access. More 14:30: SUSAN HADLEY SCULPTURES AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN 23/06/2019 14:30 – 18:00 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Exhibition of 30 garden sculptures in a beautiful setting. Also, house and large garden studio containing smaller sculptures, paintings and prints. BBC 1 TV documentary film on Susan Hadley’s sculptures showing Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, June 19 and June 26. Booking advisable. Telephone 01243 774142. Admission free. No disabled access. More 18:30: GUITARS IN THE GARDEN 23/06/2019 18:30 WEST DEAN GARDENS West Dean, PO18 0QZ Guitars in the Garden play café music, genre from Bach to Blues, Django to contemporary, which is interspersed with voice. The venue is the lovely restaurant garden of West Dean, with beautiful views of the Downs. The restaurant will be open for food and drink. Tickets £8. Disabled access. More 20:00: EDUARDO NIEBLA EXPERIENCE, ROOTS AROUND THE WORLD 23/06/2019 20:00 ST JOHN'S CHAPEL St John's Street Chichester, PO19 1UR Popular demand brings formidable flamenco jazz guitar virtuoso and master Eduardo Niebla, back to Chichester. Continually seeking out new musical terrain, he has traversed the worlds of jazz, classical, world and pop music. Tonight Eduardo presents a stunning repertoire, brilliantly accompanied by Matthew Robinson (guitar) and Dharmesh Parmar (tabla). Tickets £17; students £10; children £10. Disabled access. More
24 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 24/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: HIGH SPIRITS: SHORT STORY WORKSHOP - KAREN STEVENS, SENIOR LECTURER, CREATIVE WRITING 24/06/2019 10:00 – 12:00 BISHOP OTTER CAMPUS UNIVERSITY OF CHICHESTER COLLAGE LANE CHICHESTER, PO19 PE Throughout history, writers (alcoholic and sober) have employed the liberating, menacing force of booze in their fiction because it functions to enhance emotion and accelerate plot. In this workshop, we will explore the short story form and will engage in creative exercises that focus on character and alcohol. So cheers! Free Admission. Disabled access. More 12:00: SCHOOLS' ART CHALLENGE 2019, FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (CHICHESTER'S FRENCH TWINNING ASSOCIATION) 24/06/2019 12:00 – 15:00 ARTONE BUILDING CHICHESTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LANE CHICHESTER , PO19 6PE Every year schools in Chichester and our twin city, Chartres, take part in the Friends of Chartres Schools Art Challenge. This year's theme is Carnival of the Animals, and the children's work will be exhibited in the ArtOne Building at Chichester University. Come and enjoy this feast of creativity. Free admission. Disabled access. More 19:00: A C GRAYLING: THE ROOTS AND FRUITS OF HUMANISM, CHICHESTER HUMANISTS 24/06/2019 19:00 WATERSTONES West Street Chichester, PO19 1HD Humanism has surged in popularity in recent years. The membership of the Humanists UK charity has increased tenfold in 12 years. But what’s it all about? Professor A C Grayling will explore the ethics, ideas and values of humanists, drawing on his experience as a philosopher, author and campaigner. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 19:00: A GLIMPSE OF LIFE, CHINDI AUTHORS 24/06/2019 19:00 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Telling a story is an ancient art but what is a short story? Because it is short, is it easy to write? How long is short? Whether writing for pleasure or profit, our panel of short-story writers is here to help you. Refreshments available. Tickets £8. Disabled access. More	25 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 25/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 25/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 11:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 25/06/2019 11:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 11:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 25/06/2019 11:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 12:00: FOLK IN THE CAFÉ WITH PETE COE 25/06/2019 12:00 BRICK KILN GARDEN CENTRE BOGNOR ROAD CHICHESTER , PO20 1 EJ Pete Coe has been one of the best-known, popular and respected performers on the national folk scene for over four decades. An extraordinary singer and collector of songs, musician and arranger, step dancer and stage performer, Pete is indeed a one-man folk industry. Come along to enjoy a wonderful concert from a master of the genre. Admission free. Booking advisable on 01243 756170 or office@brickkilngardencentre.co.uk. Disabled access. More 12:00: SCHOOLS' ART CHALLENGE 2019, FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (CHICHESTER'S FRENCH TWINNING ASSOCIATION) 25/06/2019 12:00 – 15:00 ARTONE BUILDING CHICHESTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LANE CHICHESTER , PO19 6PE Every year schools in Chichester and our twin city, Chartres, take part in the Friends of Chartres Schools Art Challenge. This year's theme is Carnival of the Animals, and the children's work will be exhibited in the ArtOne Building at Chichester University. Come and enjoy this feast of creativity. Free admission. Disabled access. More 19:30: POETRY & JAZZ CAFÉ WITH SEAN O’BRIEN 25/06/2019 19:30 EDES HOUSE West Street Chichester, PO19 1RW Acclaimed poet Sean O’Brien and jazz stars the Dream Duo, with Julian Stringle and Dominic Ashworth on clarinet and guitar, entertain and inspire. Sean will read from his T S Eliot-award nominated new collection, Europa. Enjoy a delightful mix of words and music with complimentary home-made cake in the splendid setting of grade I listed Edes House. Tickets £15. Disabled access. More 19:30: POETRY & JAZZ CAFÉ WITH SEAN O’BRIEN 25/06/2019 19:30 EDES HOUSE West Street Chichester, PO19 1RW Acclaimed poet Sean O’Brien and jazz stars the Dream Duo, with Julian Stringle and Dominic Ashworth on clarinet and guitar, entertain and inspire. Sean will read from his T S Eliot-award nominated new collection, Europa. Enjoy a delightful mix of words and music with complimentary home-made cake in the splendid setting of grade I listed Edes House. Tickets £15. Disabled access. More	26 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 26/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 26/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 11:00: A WOMAN’S PLACE IS… IN THE CATHEDRAL! 26/06/2019 11:00 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX The 2018 centenary of some women receiving the vote for the first time has reminded us of their long struggle for recognition. In the cathedral, women are sometimes commemorated as ‘relicts’ of their pre-deceased husbands! Explore works designed and/or executed by women including tapestry, stained glass, sculpture and embroidery. Tickets £7. Disabled access. More 11:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 26/06/2019 11:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 11:00: MYSTERIES AND CODES WITH AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR HELEN DENNIS 26/06/2019 11:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Award-winning writer Helen Dennis, author of the River of Ink series and Secret Breakers (recently optioned for TV) will read from her books and discuss the background to her stories. She will also chat about writing, so come along ready to ask questions and find out more. For ages eight and up. Free admission. Book on Eventbrite. Disabled access. More 12:00: SCHOOLS' ART CHALLENGE 2019, FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (CHICHESTER'S FRENCH TWINNING ASSOCIATION) 26/06/2019 12:00 – 15:00 ARTONE BUILDING CHICHESTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LANE CHICHESTER , PO19 6PE Every year schools in Chichester and our twin city, Chartres, take part in the Friends of Chartres Schools Art Challenge. This year's theme is Carnival of the Animals, and the children's work will be exhibited in the ArtOne Building at Chichester University. Come and enjoy this feast of creativity. Free admission. Disabled access. More 18:00: CITY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED WALK, CHICHESTER TOUR GUIDES, MEET AT THE CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 26/06/2019 18:00 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX An easy 90-minute walk with a qualified and knowledgeable Green or Blue Badge guide takes you through Chichester’s past within the historic walls of this beautiful city. From Roman times to present day we give an intriguing insight into 2,000 years of Chichester history. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 18:00: JILL ROSE: NURSING CHURCHILL 26/06/2019 18:00 WATERSTONES West Street Chichester, PO19 1HD Discussion with Nursing Churchill (Wartime Life from the Private Letters of Winston Churchill’s Nurse) author Jill Rose (née Miles), whose family has a long-time Chichester connection. “Fine and fun new book on Churchill from the letters of his nurse Doris Miles… I heartily recommend it” (Churchill biographer, Andrew Roberts). Tickets £4 (£3 redeemable against purchase of the book). Disabled access. More	27 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 27/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: A SENSORY MUSICAL MASSAGE SENSATION 27/06/2019 10:00 – 19:30 MJ'S RELAX AND REVIVE 70 Maplehurst Road Chichester, PO19 6XL Immerse yourself on a massage journey with the wondrous sounds of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons. Plunging your olfactory senses with luxurious aromatherapy oils, be energised with the finesse and complexity of massage movements, your body and soul uplifted in harmony as you float away on the perfect concerto of sensations. Tickets £45; seniors £40; students £40. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 27/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 27/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 27/06/2019 11:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 12:00: SCHOOLS' ART CHALLENGE 2019, FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (CHICHESTER'S FRENCH TWINNING ASSOCIATION) 27/06/2019 12:00 – 15:00 ARTONE BUILDING CHICHESTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LANE CHICHESTER , PO19 6PE Every year schools in Chichester and our twin city, Chartres, take part in the Friends of Chartres Schools Art Challenge. This year's theme is Carnival of the Animals, and the children's work will be exhibited in the ArtOne Building at Chichester University. Come and enjoy this feast of creativity. Free admission. Disabled access. More 14:00: ‘ROOTLESS COSMOPOLITAN’ MEETS THE GREAT TUNESMITHS, THE STORYTELLER 27/06/2019 14:00 ST MARTIN'S ORGANIC COFFEE HOUSE St Martin's Street Chichester, PO19 1NP Following last week’s event featuring Dvorak’s time in America, The Storyteller charts his personal journey as a music lover concentrating on music from the great man and other, more unexpected influences. Come early as space is limited and be prepared to buy something from the café. Admission free. No disabled access. More 18:00: THE BATTLE OF WATERLOO, TALKS AT SIX 27/06/2019 18:00 – 19:00 BASSIL SHIPPAM CENTRE Tozer Way Chichester, PO19 7LG Paul Chamberlain explains how The Battle of Waterloo is probably the most famous action in British history, but was it a British victory? The Prussians together with Germans, Dutch and Belgian soldiers also fought on those muddy slopes, to make up Wellington’s Army. Donations to Waterloo Uncovered. Free admission. Disabled access. More 19:30: HARRIET MACKENZIE: EIGHT SEASONS AND A BLACKBIRD, AMICI CONCERTS 27/06/2019 19:30 CHICHESTER CATHEDRAL PO19 1PX Popular Festival soloist Harriet Mackenzie returns to Chichester directing her Celoniatus Ensemble juxtaposing Vivaldi’s Baroque masterpiece The Four Seasons with the heat of Argentinian tango in Piazzolla's Four Seasons of Buenos Aires and an evocative orchestral work by Canadian composer Emily Doolittle, depicting a blackbird singing in the rain. Tickets £12.50 to £30. Disabled access. More 19:30: IN CONVERSATION WITH RICHARD LUMSDEN – THE SIX LOVES OF BILLY BINNS 27/06/2019 19:30 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Actor, writer and composer Richard Lumsden discusses his bittersweet debut novel (and BBC Radio 4 play) starring Billy Binns, the oldest man in Europe who has a final wish: to remember what love feels like one last time. Billy reflects on the relationships that have shaped his flawed life – and the events that shaped the century. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More	28 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 28/06/2019 09:00 – 19:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 28/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 28/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 12:00: SCHOOLS' ART CHALLENGE 2019, FRIENDS OF CHARTRES (CHICHESTER'S FRENCH TWINNING ASSOCIATION) 28/06/2019 12:00 – 15:00 ARTONE BUILDING CHICHESTER UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LANE CHICHESTER , PO19 6PE Every year schools in Chichester and our twin city, Chartres, take part in the Friends of Chartres Schools Art Challenge. This year's theme is Carnival of the Animals, and the children's work will be exhibited in the ArtOne Building at Chichester University. Come and enjoy this feast of creativity. Free admission. Disabled access. More 19:30: BEETHOVEN CELLO AND PIANO SONATAS, PAVLOS CARVALHO AND LOUISA LAM 28/06/2019 19:30 ST PAUL'S CHURCH Churchside Chichester, PO19 6FT Through the sonatas for cello and piano, in one evening, one travels through the map of Beethoven’s extraordinary life. These works will show the lightness and excitement of his early life through to the profound intensity of later life. Yet hope persists. Tickets £12; students £6; children £6 for over 12 years. Disabled access. More 19:30: PHOENIX BIG BAND – EVENING OF MUSIC AND DANCING 28/06/2019 19:30 ASSEMBLY ROOM Chichester City Council North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ The Phoenix Big Band returns this year to bring you another wonderful evening of big-band music and ballroom dancing. Put on your dancing shoes and be prepared to be entertained with a wide range of wonderful tunes from the ages. Ball gowns and bow ties optional. Tickets £12.50. Disabled access. More 19:30: THE MUSIC OF LOVE IN THE HARBOUR BY DANIELLE MORGAN/JOHN MERRIGAN, FATDAN PRODUCTIONS 28/06/2019 19:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A special evening featuring the music and soundtrack from the critically-acclaimed play Love in the Harbour written by renowned singer/songwriter Danielle Morgan and John Merrigan, performed live by an ensemble in an intimate setting. Tickets £12; concessions £8; children under 12 free. Disabled access. More 19:30: VIVA GUITARRA! 28/06/2019 19:30 ST GEORGE'S CHURCH Cleveland Road Chichester, PO19 7AD . Zoe Barnett and Linda Kelsall-Barnett in concert as part of the Last Friday Concerts Series 3 at St George’s. Join us for a scintillating evening of Spanish and South American guitar music from this mother and daughter team, including works by Tarrega, Villa-Lobos and Rodrigo. Tickets £10; under 18s free. Disabled access. More 19:45: ALAN BARNES AND BRUCE ADAMS SEXTET, CHICHESTER JAZZ CLUB 28/06/2019 19:45 PALLANT SUITE Freemason's Hall South Pallant Chichester, PO19 1SY The always-popular Alan Barnes brings his swinging sextet to the CJC. The repertoire is wide ranging and varied with classics, originals and standards. The three-horn front line allows for interesting arranging and writing which will emphasise the band's conviction that jazz is a branch of the entertainment industry. Tickets £15. Disabled access. More 20:00: THE MUSIC OF GEORGE HARRISON LIVE, THE ALL THINGS MUST PASS ORCHESTRA 28/06/2019 20:00 ALEXANDRA THEATRE REGIS CENTRE BOGNOR REGIS, PO21 1BL A fantastic ten-piece band dedicated to the Quiet Beatle’s work. George Harrison wrote some of The Beatles’ most beautiful songs (Something, Here Comes The Sun, etc), but he continued to write great music during his solo career (My Sweet Lord etc) on 12 studio albums. A real treat, not just for Beatles fans! Tickets £15; seniors £13; students £13; children £13. Disabled access. More	29 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 09:00: PORTRAYALS OF CHICHESTER: AN EXHIBITION BY ANDREW BAIN 29/06/2019 09:00 – 17:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Andrew exhibits watercolour views and impressions of the city that is now his home in retirement from architecture. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 29/06/2019 10:00 – 16:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:00: IVON HITCHENS AND HIS INFLUENCE 29/06/2019 10:00 – 17:00 CANDIDA STEVENS FINE ART 12 Northgate Chichester, PO19 1BA Looking at the far-reaching influence of one of the region’s most influential artists. Ivon Hitchens (1893-1979) moved to a woodland near Petworth in 1940, from where he painted for the next 40 years. His influence is still felt today. His work will be shown alongside other influential painters including Howard Hodgkin and William Crozier. Free admission. No disabled access. More 10:00: IVON HITCHENS: SPACE THROUGH COLOUR 29/06/2019 10:00 – 17:00 PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY 9 North Pallant Chichester, PO19 1TJ A major exhibition which takes a fresh look at one of Britain’s most admired modern artists, Ivon Hitchens, whose paintings brought continental colour to the English landscape. Hitchens painted repeatedly in locations at and around his home in the Sussex, including at Petworth, Heyshott and Selsey. Tickets £12.50. Disabled access. More 10:00: TALES FROM THE ORCHARD 29/06/2019 10:00 – 11:00 WHYKE COMMUNITY ORCHARD Shone Court off Exton Road Chichester, PO19 8FT Join us for storytelling. Hear the ancient stories of the Golden Apple, key to the heart and immortality. Find the ancient apple tree, overcome the obstacles and challenges. Complete the heroic adventure and find the Golden Apples, ancient fruits of wisdom. With Steve Taylor, herbalist, storyteller. All ages welcome. Tickets £5; children £1. Disabled access. More 10:00: VINTAGE AND VERY NICE BROCANTE AND VALUATION DAY 29/06/2019 10:00 – 16:00 DRAPERS YARD MARKETPLACE 16 The Hornet Chichester, PO19 7JG A summer vintage brocante at Drapers Yard Marketplace with vintage fashions, homewares and antiques and a chance to have your antiques valued by an expert. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 29/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 10:30: HEATHER GRAY-NEWTON AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 29/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Award-winning artist Heather Gray-Newton is exhibiting paintings and sculptures in the charming Sculpture Garden Studio. Heather will be showing large and medium-sized paintings, original drawings and small sculptures. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: OVATION MUSIC – OPEN MORNING 29/06/2019 10:30 – 13:00 WESTGATE FIELDS Chichester Collage Chichester, PO9 1SB Ovation Music is a non-profit organisation providing music sessions and live performance opportunities for children and young people, encouraging creativity, teamwork and a positive outlook. Come and see what we get up to on Saturday mornings. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: SUSAN HADLEY SCULPTURES AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN 29/06/2019 10:30 – 17:30 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Exhibition of 30 garden sculptures in a beautiful setting. Also, house and large garden studio containing smaller sculptures, paintings and prints. BBC 1 TV documentary film on Susan Hadley’s sculptures showing Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, June 19 and June 26. Booking advisable. Telephone 01243 774142. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: VISIT TO CASS SCULPTURE FOUNDATION & ARCHIVE TOUR 29/06/2019 10:30 – 15:00 CASS SCULPTURE FOUNDATION NEW BARN HILL GOODWOOD PO18 0QP A wonderful opportunity to visit the remarkable Cass Sculpture Foundation and learn about the organisation, its artists and sculptures. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the peaceful grounds. Return minibus transportation is provided: collection from Chichester Cathedral at 10.30am and returning at 3pm. Tickets £18 to include transportation, entrance and a tour of the archive. Disabled access, although some areas of grounds can be more difficult. An electric buggy can be booked in advance. More 11:00: A TRIBUTE TO THE WIT OF N F SIMPSON 29/06/2019 11:00 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Three short plays by N F Simpson to celebrate the centenary of his birth. He was a proponent of The Theatre of the Absurd and his work mixes a comic brew from Lewis Carroll to W S Gilbert and The Goons. Gladly Otherwise, OH and Have Done will together run about 25 minutes. Directed by Roger Redfarn. Free admission. Disabled access. More 13:30: WILDLIFE EXPLORER ON SOLAR HERITAGE 29/06/2019 13:30 – 16:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Three-hour trip. Explore Chichester Harbour and its wildlife. We hope to see seals at their haul-out site. Wildlife expert on board. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available. You are welcome to bring your own (no glass). Pay and display carpark near The Ship, walk to Harbour to arrive 15 minutes before departure. Tickets £18; children £7. Disabled access. More 14:00: CHARACTER CREATION WITH ILLUSTRATOR LORETTA SCHAUER 29/06/2019 14:00 – 15:00 CHICHESTER LIBRARY Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QJ Create your own character and tell their story with illustrator Loretta Schauer. Discover drawing expressions and costumes and find out what makes a character unique. Loretta is the illustrator of numerous children’s books including A Very Corgi Christmas, A Monster’s Moved In and the hilarious Dougal Daley series. For children ages seven to 11. Free admission. Book on Eventbrite. Disabled access. More 14:00: HIGHLIGHTS OF CHICHESTER, CHICHESTER CITY TOURS, START FROM NOVIUM MUSEUM 29/06/2019 14:00 NOVIUM MUSEUM Tower Street Chichester, PO19 1QH Spend around one and a half hours with one of our experienced guides walking round Chichester, hearing fascinating details about the past and present of the city, learning about some of the interesting buildings and seeing the nooks and crannies of some of the historical back streets. Tickets £5. Disabled access. More 14:30: CREATIVITY CORNER FOR AGES SIX TO TEN, CHINDI AUTHORS 29/06/2019 14:30 – 15:30 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY Join local children’s authors Lexi Rees and Sue Wickstead for an exclusive creative writing workshop. They’ll share top tips to help you become a better writer before you put it into practice in a brand-new story. You can also make a bookmark and badge to go with the story. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 15:00: FAMILY CONCERT WITH THE PIATTI STRING QUARTET, CHICHESTER CHAMBER CONCERTS 29/06/2019 15:00 VICAR'S HALL 12-13 South Street Chichester, PO19 1EH A family concert with music and fun for children aged five to 11 featuring the Piatti String Quartet. Meet the musicians and their instruments: two violins, viola and cello. Lots of lovely music familiar and not so familiar. Lots of audience participation and musical games. Followed by refreshments. Tickets £10 family ticket (two adults, two children); adults/seniors £5; students £2; children £2 (five to 18). Disabled access. More 15:30: DISMANTLE FOR FLOW, PHILOMENA HARMSWORTH 29/06/2019 15:30 – 16:15 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY A glimpse of life paused on the way round the generational cycle. A visual journey with poetry, art, video and a book. Rediscovering writing was timely although I still approach the subject from an artist’s stance: I am revelling in the place where the two cross over and everywhere in between. Tickets £5; seniors £3; students £3; not suitable for children under 16. Disabled access. More 16:00: HOW ROMAN WAS ROMAN SUSSEX? 29/06/2019 16:00 SUTTON VILLAGE HALL The Street Sutton, RH20 1PS David Rudling, director of excavations at Bignor Roman Villa in 1985 and 1990-2000, compares the remains of one of Britain’s best-preserved rural estates with other Roman and not-so-Roman settlements throughout the county. Ticket includes talk, tea or coffee and admission voucher to Bignor Roman Villa archaeological site and museum. Tickets £10; children £5 (under 16). Disabled access. More 18:00: GHOST TOUR OF CHICHESTER, CHINDI AUTHORS 29/06/2019 18:00 THE OLD CROSS 65 North Street Chichester, PO19 1LP Two local authors Helen Christmas and Julia Macfarlane will guide you around the centre of Chichester, regaling you with ghostly tales of our historic city centre. Enjoy a drink and a copy of the Chichester Ghost Tour book, included with every ticket. Tickets £10. Disabled access. More 19:30: DOUBLE BILL, GEOFF ROBB AND ROB JOHNSTON 29/06/2019 19:30 NEW PARK CENTRE New Park Road Chichester, PO19 7XY A unique double bill of two remarkable guitarists. Geoff Robb (winner of the music prize, Brighton Fringe Festival 2018) is a classically-trained player of superb skill and creativity. Rob Johnston builds on his own classical background with a brilliant individual style including live looping technology and guitar percussion. Tickets £12; seniors £10; students £10; children £6. Disabled access. More 19:30: HAMPSHIRE RECORDER SINFONIA 29/06/2019 19:30 ST PAUL'S CHURCH Churchside Chichester, PO19 6FT An astonishing performance from this fantastic orchestra of 35 players on seven sizes of instrument ranging in size from 23cm to 2m. Diverse summer programme of classical and contemporary music under the baton of Christopher Burgess. Adults £10; students £5; children free. Disabled access. More 19:30: THE ALTER EAGLES 29/06/2019 19:30 ASSEMBLY ROOM Chichester City Council North Street Chichester, PO19 1LQ Back in Chichester and playing many of the band's greatest hits whilst showcasing the Eagles' trademark duelling electric guitars. A wonderfully-dynamic group with excellent harmonies and a great musical experience for the connoisseur – one not to be missed. One of These Nights to think about Hotel California! Tickets £20. Disabled access. More	30 N/A: THE BOWDLEFLODE PROJECT June 17-30, 2019N/A OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH A launch exhibition showing illustrations by Lauren Alderslade of some of the characters from The Bowdleflode Stories by Neil Lawson Baker which are a part of a worldwide project to encourage creativity in young children and link them to supporting Endangered Species. See www.bowdleflodes.com. Admission free. More 10:00: CHICHESTER ART SOCIETY SUMMER EXHIBITION 30/06/2019 10:00 – 16:00 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH The Society’s annual exhibition of original and contemporary art offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire unique artwork at an affordable price. There will be a wide range of works including paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics and beautiful cards for that special occasion. For more information, visit www.chi-art-soc.org. Admission free. Disabled access. More 10:00: NELSON AND MURRAY IN THE MAKING, VINCENT GRAY 30/06/2019 10:00 – 16:00 COURTYARD STUDIOS CROWS HALL FARM CHILGROVE CHICHESTER , PO18 9HP UK Nelson and Murray in the making. See the sculptor of the Keats’ statue at work and learn of the journey to bronze of the new commemorative sculpture for Chichester. Admission free. No disabled access. More 10:30: BETWEEN SHORE AND SKY: AN EXHIBTION OF PAINTINGS BY FRANCES KNIGHT 30/06/2019 10:30 – 17:00 THE LITTLE ART SHOP ROOKWOOD ROAD WEST WITTERING PO20 8LT Frances Knight works in oils, outside on location directly from nature, working from these plein-air studies in the studio to create larger paintings that explore further the relationship of colour, light and structure in the landscape. Exhibition will include works based on the Chichester area and its surroundings. Free admission. Disabled access. More 11:00: IVON HITCHENS: SPACE THROUGH COLOUR 30/06/2019 11:00 – 17:00 PALLANT HOUSE GALLERY 9 North Pallant Chichester, PO19 1TJ A major exhibition which takes a fresh look at one of Britain’s most admired modern artists, Ivon Hitchens, whose paintings brought continental colour to the English landscape. Hitchens painted repeatedly in locations at and around his home in the Sussex, including at Petworth, Heyshott and Selsey. Tickets £12.50. Disabled access. More 11:30: CITY HIGHLIGHTS GUIDED WALK, CHICHESTER TOUR GUIDES, MEET AT THE CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 30/06/2019 11:30 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX An easy 90-minute walk with a qualified and knowledgeable Green or Blue Badge guide takes you through Chichester’s past within the historic walls of this beautiful city. From Roman times to present day we give an intriguing insight into 2,000 years of Chichester history. Tickets £6. Disabled access. More 11:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 30/06/2019 11:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 13:30: HARBOUR DISCOVERY ON SOLAR HERITAGE 30/06/2019 13:30 CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY Dell Quay Chichester, PO20 7EE Hour and a half. Come onboard our solar-powered boat to enjoy wonderful views of Chichester Harbour, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. With a general commentary from the skipper and crew. Dress for the weather. Refreshments available on board and you are welcome to bring your own (no glass). No dogs except assistance dogs. Tickets £10; children £5. Disabled access. More 14:00: GUIDED TOUR OF CITY WALLS, CHICHESTER WALLS TRUST, STARTS CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER 30/06/2019 14:00 CATHEDRAL BELL TOWER West Street Chichester, PO19 1PX A 90-minute guided tour around the two-kilometre circuit of the city’s historic walls, with insights into their construction in Roman times, their survival through two millennia, and their continuing importance. Tickets £3; students free; children free. Parts of city wall difficult to access, but detours possible by arrangement. More 14:30: HEATHER GRAY-NEWTON AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 30/06/2019 14:30 – 18:00 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Award-winning artist Heather Gray-Newton is exhibiting paintings and sculptures in the charming Sculpture Garden Studio. Heather will be showing large and medium-sized paintings, original drawings and small sculptures. Admission free. No disabled access. More 14:30: SUSAN HADLEY SCULPTURES AT THE SCULPTURE GARDEN 30/06/2019 14:30 – 18:00 SCULPTURE GARDEN STUDIO 44 Parklands Road Chichester, PO19 3DT Exhibition of 30 garden sculptures in a beautiful setting. Also, house and large garden studio containing smaller sculptures, paintings and prints. BBC 1 TV documentary film on Susan Hadley’s sculptures showing Wednesday evenings at 7.30pm, June 19 and June 26. Booking advisable. Telephone 01243 774142. Admission free. No disabled access. More 15:00: SUMMER FLUTES, CHICHESTER FLUTE CHOIR 30/06/2019 15:00 ST GEORGE'S CHURCH Cleveland Road Chichester, PO19 7AD The Chichester Flute Choir are proud to present their biggest concert of the year. Flutes of all shapes and sizes will play together in harmony to uplift and entertain you. With a mix of light classical music along with popular classics, this will be a concert suitable for all. www.chichesterflutechoir.co.uk. Tickets £5; under-16s free. Disabled access. More 19:30: CELLO, PIANO & TROMBONE TRIO, 60 MINUTES OF CLASSICAL MUSIC 30/06/2019 19:30 OXMARKET CENTRE OF ARTS St Andrew's Court Chichester, PO19 1YH Roger Clayden, cello, and Christopher Taylor, piano, return to play the Brahms – Cello Sonata in E Minor Op 38; Edward Elgar – Chanson de Matin, Salut d’amour; JS Bach – Air in G and Ave Maria. The Trombone Trio play Blake Kiely and Flynn Jeffery. Clayden will also play a short selection of famous classical works. Tickets £8; students £4; children £4. Disabled access. More