WORTHING THEATRES AND MUSEUM
Journey through some of BalletBoyz’ best moments in Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25
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Our venues
Assembly Hall & Richmond Room: Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing BN11 1HQ //crass.lawn.ramp
Connaught Theatre & Studio: Union Place, Worthing BN11 1LG //cute.hatch.photos
Museum & Art Gallery: Chapel Road, Worthing BN11 1HP //bolt.lovely.chops
Pavilion Theatre & Atrium: Marine Place, Worthing BN11 3PX //dozen.copies.allow
Our Supporters
We are grateful to the individuals, organisations, trusts and foundations who support our work:
Major supporter:
Sponsors: GWCA Solicitors, Dulux Trade
Public Funders, Trusts and Foundations: Arts Council England, Association for Roman Archaeology (ARA), Chalk Cliff Trust, Headley Trust, Hobson Charity, Lawson Trust, Museum Development South East, National Lottery Heritage Fund, Pilgrim Trust, Roman Research Trust, South Downs National Park Authority, South Downs National Park Trust, West Sussex County Council
The Magic of Motown
Seen by millions, The Magic of Motown is back! Celebrate the sound of a generation with the classic hits of The Temptations, Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, Martha Reeves, and Smokey Robinson live in concert.
Showstopper!
The Improvised Musical
★★★★★ So polished, it defies belief. The Telegraph Olivier Award-winning musical comedy direct from the West End!
The Showstoppers improvise a brand new musical every night, totally created using audience suggestions. The Showstoppers never perform the same show twice.
SILENT Discos for Grown Ups
Discos for Grown Ups is back and this time you get to choose the soundtrack! Get glittered up, pop on your headphones, pick between two channels of classic hits from the 70s through to the 00s and dance the night away at this popular night out.
BalletBoyz
Still Pointless: BalletBoyz at 25
Thu 4 Jun, 7:30pm
Assembly Hall
Thu 4 Jun, 7:30pm
Pavilion Theatre
Age Guidance: 12+
Fri 5 Jun, 7:30pm
Assembly Hall
Age Guidance: Strictly 18+
BalletBoyz return with their brand-new production Still Pointless, marking the 25th Anniversary of the company’s critically acclaimed debut, Pointless 10 world-class dancers will take audiences through a journey of some of the company’s best moments and celebrate what they have achieved in this coproduction with Sadler’s Wells. DANCE
Sat 6 – Sun 7 Jun
Connaught Theatre
Age Guidance: 5+
Dr. Louise Newson
Breaking The Cycle: The Power of Hormones
Join the renowned hormone specialist for an unmissable new show that unpacks the history and the often-neglected science of hormones. She will be revealing decades of misinformation, medical misogyny and attempts for doctors to be silenced by the establishment, all leading to harm to the health of women.
Symphonic Variations
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra welcomes rising-star pianist Eden Agranat Meged for this afternoon concert. He’ll be performing César Franck’s Variations symphoniques and Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 27 in B-flat. The programme also includes Parry’s Symphony No. 3 (‘English’).
Jazz Night
Imogen Ryall
Jazz Night returns with the incomparable Imogen Ryall, who has performed at many of the major UK jazz venues, and has been twice nominated in the 2024 Parliamentary Jazz Awards. Imogen has proved herself one of the leading voices of the UK jazz scene.
Bog Witch
by Bryony Kimmings
Following a hugely critically acclaimed London run, legendary performance artist Bryony Kimmings (I’m a Phoenix, Bitch, Credible Likeable Superstar Role Model, Fake It Till You Make It) brings her hit show Bog Witch to Worthing.
TALK
Sat 6 Jun, 7:30pm
Pavilion Theatre
Age Guidance: 14+
VIP tickets available for pre-show Meet and Greet
Sun 7 Jun, 3pm
Assembly Hall
Wed 10 Jun, 7:30pm
Pavilion Atrium
Thu 11 June
Connaught Theatre
Age Guidance: 14+
THEATRE
Stitches Comedy Club
Voted two years running as the best comedy club in London and the south east, Stitches is now coming to Worthing. This comedy line-up includes Paul Sinha, Cally Beaton and Andy Parsons, all held together by award-winning comedian James Alderson
A night not to be missed!!
Wurlitzer Organ Concert Young Stars of the Future
A special afternoon concert on the Worthing Wurlitzer, featuring reigning UK Young Theatre Organist of the Year, Oscar Battle, together with organ students from the Rye Wurlitzer Academy and the TPOPS Academy at Durrington High School taught by Richard Moore and Michael Wooldridge
Broadway Bingo with Katie Pritchard
Award-winning comedian and Worthing favourite Katie Pritchard is back with another bonkers night of Broadway Bingo! Featuring live performances, prizes, games and sing-alongs, grab your musical theatre-loving pals and enjoy a showstopping night out.
MyCharleston
Charleston Summer Speakeasy
Sat 13 Jun, 8pm
Pavilion Theatre
Age Guidance: 16+
Sun 14 Jun, 2:30pm
Assembly Hall
CABARET
Fri 19 Jun, 7:45pm
Pavilion Atrium
Age Guidance: 16+
Be transported back to the glamour of the Roaring 20s at this dress-up and dance celebration of the Pavilion turning 100. A jazz band will accompany group dances and performances from the dazzling flapper dancers. Don your finest 20s attire and experience the excitement and elegance of a classic speakeasy. DANCE
Sat 20 Jun, 2pm
Pavilion Atrium
Down Memory Lane
An Evening with James Lelean and the JL Pops Orchestra
Enjoy timeless hits from around the world, featuring a live 40-piece orchestra, vocalists and musicians direct from Broadway and the West End. James and his orchestra will take you on a magical journey of spectacular music
Talks Revisited: Wallis Simpson
A talk about Influential Women of the 20th century with Monika Lind
Sun 21 Jun, 7:30pm
Assembly Hall
An American socialite and one of the most notorious women who was such a threat to the royal family. Wallis Simpson was shunned and blamed for changing the course of British history by taking their king away, the king who was absolutely besotted with the love of his life. TALK
The Tiger Who Came To Tea
Join the tea-guzzling tiger in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos. Don’t miss this stunning stage adaptation of Judith Kerr’s classic tale of teatime mayhem... expect to be surprised!
★★★★ This Tiger is the cat’s meow The Times
Tea Dance with Michael Wooldridge
Put on your dancing shoes for a special afternoon with Michael Wooldridge as he rises out of the stage playing the Worthing Wurlitzer for Ballroom, Latin and sequence dancing on the fine sprung dance floor of the Assembly Hall. Tea and cake are included in the price.
Thu 25 Jun, 6:30pm
Worthing Museum
Age Guidance: 16+
FAMILY
Pavilion Theatre
Age Guidance: 3+
MUSIC
Sat 27 Jun, 2pm
Assembly Hall
The Gala Charity Concert in aid of St Barnabas and Cancer Research
Brahms German Requiem
Worthing Philharmonic Orchestra joins forces with renowned chamber choir Brighton16, to present Brahms’ Ein Deutsches Requiem. The orchestra will also perform Beethoven’s dramatic Shakespeare-inspired Coriolan Overture, and Mozart’s Symphony No. 35 (‘Haffner’).
Jay & Joss It’s Not A Game
Jay & Joss are the award-winning illusionists who stunned the judges on Britain’s Got Talent. Now they’re back with a mind-bending new show, with jawdropping stunts, breathtaking visuals and moments that defy belief. It’s Not a Game invites you into a world where nothing is quite as it seems.
Rainbow Shakespeare Romeo & Juliet
Enjoy a picnic under the stars in one of Worthing’s most beautiful gardens while watching Romeo and Juliet brought to life on stage by the popular Rainbow Shakespeare. Shakespeare’s beautiful and timeless celebration of young love, will lift you up into the heady clouds with comedy and tragedy. A perfect summer romance, coloured with dances and swordfights!
The Fugitives
Known for unforgettable live shows filled with rich harmonies, vivid storytelling and superb musicianship, The Fugitives are a Canadian folk staple formed in 2005. They have earned a JUNO nomination, seven Canadian Folk Music Award nominations (including Best Vocal Group, Best Ensemble and Best Songwriter), and the German Music Critics’ Award for Best Folk Album.
Sun 28 Jun, 3pm
Assembly Hall
Tue 30 Jun, 7:30pm
Pavilion Theatre
Age Guidance: 12+
Tue 7 to Sun 12 Jul
Highdown Gardens
Age Guidance: TBC
Tue 7 Jul, 7:30pm
Pavilion Atrium
THEATRE
MUSIC
The D-Day Darlings
The D-Day Darlings present Victorious, direct from the Royal Albert Hall. Led by Katie Ashby, this uplifting show features songs from their latest album celebrating VE Day 80, with wartime classics and timeless swing. With soaring harmonies and vintage glamour, it’s a powerful tribute to resilience, legacy, and national pride.
Big Mad Andy’s Peep Show Quiz
Liam Noble, aka Big Mad Andy has stocked up on Breakfast Room Green and is ready to bring you the ultimate quiz on one of Britain’s favourite sitcoms, Peep Show! Famed for his emotionally unstable yet lovable painter/decorator, Big Mad Andy will delve deep into this cult classic, testing your knowledge of all things about Peep Show!
Phantoms of the Popera Starring G4
G4 returns to unleash their trademark sound on the greatest showstoppers that musical theatre has to offer. Join Jonathan Ansell, Michael Conway, Mike Christie and Duncan Sandilands on a spinetingling rollercoaster of breathtaking show-tunes, riding the high and lows of uplifting melodies, heart-rending ballads and climactic anthems.
Rainbow Shakespeare Richard III
Another chance to enjoy open-air theatre at Highdown Gardens with Rainbow Shakespeare’s Richard III. Shakespeare’s gripping tale of Richard, Duke of Gloucester, whose ruthless ambition leads him to betray, manipulate, and murder his way to the throne - until his bloody rise ends at Bosworth. Expect intrigue, ghosts, battles and dark humour.
MUSIC
Wed 8 Jul, 2:30pm
Pavilion Theatre
Thu 9 Jul, 7:30pm
Pavilion Atrium
Age Guidance: 18+
MUSIC
Sat 11 Jul, 7:30pm
Assembly Hall
Tue 14 to Sun 19 Jul
Highdown Gardens
Age Guidance: TBC
QUIZ
Backstage Tour: Connaught Theatre
Step behind the curtain and explore the hidden world of the Connaught Theatre. Our guided backstage tours offer a rare glimpse into the spaces the public never sees — from dressing rooms to projection booths, and everything in between.
Patrick Monahan
The Good, The Pat and the Ugly
A brand new stand-up show from a multiaward-winning international stand-up comedian. Patrick’s new stand-up show covered topics from life, love and mishaps with flat pack furniture, marathons & almost being scammed!
Mr Sleepybum’s Dream Machine
Mr Sleepybum is sad. He can’t dream. To solve this problem, he invents a machine that magically brings dreams to life, featuring dinosaurs, robots, car chases, the world’s largest blanket, and much more! This award-winning interactive show is filled with sketches, slapstick, and silliness, ensuring maximum fun for the whole family.
Encore Vocal Choir
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Can’t Stop The Beat
Come and join Encore Vocal Choir for a fabulous evening of music with You Can’t Stop the Beat. They’ll be performing musical theatre, pop and rock songs and raising money for local charity, Chestnut Tree House.
Wed 15 Jul, 10am
Connaught Theatre
Age Guidance: 16+
COMEDY
Fri 17 Jul, 7:30pm
Pavilion Atrium
Age Guidance: 16+
Sat 18 Jul, 1pm
Pavilion Atrium
Age Guidance:
Suggested ages 3- 8 years
Sat 25 Jul, 7:30pm
Assembly Hall
Proudly sponsored by
OPEN26
OPEN26 marks the reopening of Worthing Museum with a free, much-loved community exhibition celebrating local artists, communities and the Sussex environment.
Supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this year’s OPEN focuses on Sustainability, reflecting the museum’s major transformation during its yearlong closure.
Artists were invited to submit work for this special exhibition, which is part of our programme of reopening events.
Open to public from Sat 28 Mar until Sat 5 Sep
Burpham Big Dig
Worthing Museum partnered with the Worthing Archaeological Society and residents of Burpham parish to undertake a major series of excavations in 2024 and 2025. Over thirty test pits were dug in private gardens, whilst five large trenches were opened into the enigmatic defensive ditch of the promontory fort that gives Burpham its name. With over 15,000 artefacts recovered, this exhibition will tell the story of both Burpham and Wepham villages, from the Stone Age through to today, alongside maps, historic finds and photographs showcasing how a community came together in search of their local heritage.
Open to public from Sat 4 Jul
Last day Sat 17 Oct
Photographs by Steve Pentecost
Tue 25 – Sat 29 Aug