Reviews

By Gary Murray, volunteer reviewer  Many people will be familiar with Midsomer Murders. Based on the books by Caroline Graham, it has run on ITV since 1997 starring John Nettles as Detective Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby then latterly Neil Dudgeon as his cousin DCI John Barnaby.  Set in the fictional

By Paul Bromley, volunteer theatre reviewer This was the biggest show Eastbourne has seen for many years – and the first major production since Trafalgar Entertainment took over the town’s theatres. And it showed as the Congress Theatre complex buzzed with excited theatregoers for the opening night. To add to

By Alison Norwood, volunteer arts reviewer J.M.W. Turner (1775–1851) is likely to be one of those artists that many people know a little about. His epic paintings of seascapes and steam trains are highlights in any visit to the National Gallery in London and there’s the

By Paul Bromley, volunteer theatre reviewer The play comes with no less than ten content warnings and a 14+ age guidance. The alerts cover strong language, blood and violence, flashing lights and gun shots. So, I wondered, how could it possibly live up to its billing as a “comedy thriller”

By Paul Bromley, volunteer theatre reviewer The first thing that strikes you as you take your seat in the Devonshire Park Theatre is the set. Anyone expecting to see the fully furnished 221B Baker Street flat of Sherlock Holmes will be in for a shock. Instead, set designer Victoria Spearing

By Alison Norwood, volunteer arts reviewer A train or bus ride along the coast from Eastbourne is the striking De la Warr Pavilion, a self-styled venue for both artistic exploration and everyday community events. A new exhibition of gallerist Betty Parsons’ work, entitled Sheer Energy, has opened at this