WINTER PROGRAMME: Comedy, jazz and more at Arundel’s Victoria Institute

WINTER 2010 sees a special programme on offer at Arundel’s Victoria Institute, with award-winning comedy from the Brighton Festival, a world-class jazz singer and a few local favourites.
By The Newsroom
Published 11th Nov 2010, 16:23 BST

Programme spokeswoman Glenda Harkess, a key figure in the Arundel Festival, said: “The Victoria Institute is in the heart of Arundel – a kitsch venue saved by the community and in need of restoration.

“Yet its shabby chic charm is appealing and inviting, especially with a top-notch programme of events, cheap bar and friendly service.

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“The season continues with Smarty Pants productions’ award-winning comedy play Crimes Against Humanities Teachers from November 11-13, at 8.30pm.

“Written by Andy Thomas (real teacher and comedian), this hilarious play enjoyed sell-out houses during the Brighton Festival earlier this year, catch it while you can on the Arundel leg of its tour.

Tickets are £7/£6 members.

“Attila the Stockbroker is back in the Red Room, after too long an absence, on November 20 at 8.30pm – an evening of sharp-tongued, high energy, social surrealist rebel poetry and songs and unashamedly radical politics for a mere £6/£5 members.

“December sees resident Theatre group Drip Action’s seasonal production: Seven Wonders of the Ancient World from December 8 to 11 at 8pm each evening.

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“Possibly the most acclaimed highlight of the season is the return of accomplished big-band singer Heather Cairncross on Friday, December 17, at 8.30pm, with Arundel Jazz Club. Heather, former member of the internationally-renowned a cappella group The Swingle Singers, has also performed at La Scala Milan, The Village Gate Jazz Club, New York, toured with the Jacques Loussier trio, appeared on network television at the Wolftrap

Festival with Dizzie Gillespie and sung with Stephane Grappelli at Carnegie Hall, New York, to name but a few!

“Heather will be bringing a little Christmas spice to The Vic performing alongside Arundel Jazz Club regulars Steve Thompson (double bass), Alex Eberhard (drums) and Terry Seabrook (piano).

“Tickets are £12/£10 members.”

For full details of the programme and to book tickets, email [email protected] or visit their website on www.thevictoriainstitute.org

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