Meet Su and her accompanist live on stage to celebrate her 50 years in show business with a night of hilarious laughter, fabulous songs, and wonderful stories!

For 50 years the legendary Su Pollard has delighted audiences, starring in the nation’s best-known TV shows and on stages around the globe in some of the world’s most-loved musicals.

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

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Paying homage to the greatest band in history, ‘The Upbeat Beatles’ take you through the whole of the Beatles’ career. Experience the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days, through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with a gripping narrative and full multi-media presentation.

Upbeat Beatles

Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December, 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You, and more. Selling over 100 million records worldwide, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Oh What A Night!

OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Valli’s unmistakable voice dominated the airwaves for more than two decades with classics such as Sherry, Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, December, 1963 (Oh What A Night!), Bye Bye Baby, Who Loves You, and more. Selling over 100 million records worldwide, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons secured their place in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

Faux Fighters UK, the UK’s premier Foo Fighters tribute band, is a musical phenomenon that has taken the tribute scene by storm. Established by singer and guitarist Ben Rudge, the band is a testament to their passion for the legendary American rock band, Foo Fighters. This band has achieved widespread recognition and acclaim for their extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication to faithfully reproducing the iconic sound of the Foo Fighters.

Monsters Of Rock Feat. Dirty Dc, Faux Fighters Uk, And Bon Giovi

Following the success of their 2023 tour, which featured Wishbone Ash’s 1973 Live Dates double live album performed in its entirety, Martin Turner and his band return to the concert stages in 2024 to perform its sequel, Live Dates Volume II.

Martin Turner

Presented by award-winning vocalist and world class trumpet player, Gareth John, and featuring the stunning SOS Big Band. The Story of Swing takes you on a musical journey through decades of the iconic genre of swing and big band music.

The Story Of Swing

Explosive family theatre for curious minds, the Science Museum is going on tour!

Experience the brand-new stage show from Mark Thompson Productions which will ignite your curiosity, fuel your imagination, and inspire you in new and exciting ways.

Science Museum The Live Stage Show

Allow yourself to be transported to the glamorous, glitzy, and nonstop world of burlesque. Be dazzled by a variety of performances: sultry cabaret, tantalising burlesque, glamorous showgirls, thrilling sideshows, mesmerising pole dancing displays, and sassy dancers. 

Cabaret Allure

For more than twenty years, THE SMYTHS have brought the music of The Smiths back to life in the live arena across more than 900 shows in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand as well as countless festivals including Glastonbury, The Isle of Wight and Bestival.

The Smyths ‘84

Take a step back into the 1940s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller.

This very special concert will feature classic arrangements of all Glenn’s wartime chart-toppers, including: ‘In the Mood’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’, ‘American Patrol’, ‘Little Brown Jug’ and ‘Tuxedo Junction’ – to name just a few.

Glenn Miller Orchestra

The talented quartet, The Noise Next Door, present the family show ‘The Adventure Academy… For Adventurers!’ White Rock Studio | Start time: 2pm

The Noise Next Door: The Adventure Academy… For Adventurers!

Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol, Dora, Pip and Posy, Blue from Blue’s Clues & You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey, plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure.

Pack your bags and jump aboard the Milkshake! train as we go on an all singing, all dancing holiday together. It’s a family show not to be missed!

Milkshake! Live On Holiday

Join us for an incredible night of Meat Loaf anthems, performed at the beautiful White Rock Theatre in Hastings by candlelight.

Featuring a live cast of West End singers, including stars of the West End production Bat Out of Hell, accompanied by an incredible live rock band, experience the ultimate tribute to Meat Loaf as you have never heard before.

Meat Loaf By Candlelight

Join us for a delectable journey into the whimsical world of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory brought to life by a talented cast of local young performers.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure alongside Charlie Bucket and his golden ticket-winning companions as they explore the magical wonders of Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory. From the sugary delights of the Chocolate Room to the fizzy excitement of the Inventing Room, prepare to be dazzled by the creativity and charm of Roald Dahl’s timeless tale.

Roald Dahl’s Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

Experience a spectacular phenomenon which gripped Victorian society from the mid-1850s. The Magic Lantern was an early version of today’s translucent screen, hooking spectators every bit as much.

Magic Lantern Curios

Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets.

Jokes attract people, but they can also repel.

Some people are repelled by Jimmy’s dark brand of comedy. This show is not for them.

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

Norman wants to go on an adventure to impress his friends, so when two famous animal explorers arrive in Pontypandy, he decides to follow them into the mountains. But when Norman discovers a rare red squirrel, one of the explorers decides to take the glory for themselves, leaving Norman stranded in a cave. Now it’s up to Fireman Sam to save the day and ensure everyone is safe on their camping adventure!

Fireman Sam

Amazing tales, elegantly told. The Extraordinary Time-Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen is a multi award-winning, family friendly, improvised storytelling show. There will be pirates and princesses, unicorns and dragons, spacemen and swordfights, and all of it completely and irrefutably true.

Imagine Jackanory meets Whose Line Is It Anyway, live. The cast are challenged to tell increasingly extravagant tales all based on The Adventures of Baron Munchausen. All they have are their wits, a box of silly hats, and the imaginations of a room full of giggling children to ensure that the stories end happily ever after.

The Extraordinary Time-travelling Adventures Of Baron Munchausen

Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK’s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star, Ben Bowman. Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop, but he’s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself.

Michael Starring Ben

Join us as we recreate the magical 70s and let us take you on a musical journey straight to the heart of Disco!

Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists such as Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic.

Lost In Music

Acclaimed US singer-songwriter Diana Jones will perform at Hastings White Rock to mark the 15th anniversary of her critically lauded 2009 album Better Times Will Come.

The new version of the title track ‘Better Times Will Come’, featuring harmony vocals by Diana’s friend the late Nanci Griffith and a newly found additional chorus, is out now. Its abiding message remains so timely, given the hardships of recent years and those still being felt today. Listen here.

Diana Jones

In his last show ‘The Book of John’, Rhod was dealing with some pretty pungent life citrus, and an idiot called John. Little did he know that things were about to turn even more sour…

But Rhod’s not bitter; he’s bouncing back and feeling remarkably zesty. Hilariously dark, passionate and way too personal, this is classic Gilbert, squeezing every last drop out of life’s latest curveballs…with a little help from an old adversary.

Rhod Gilbert & The Giant Grapefruit

‘Clive captures my Grandfather JUST as he was’ – Caitlin Crowell, Granddaughter of Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash Roadshow is back with an all-new production of their much-loved show.

This time set on a Folsom Prison style stage, award winning Clive John pays homage to Cash in his warming unique way, alongside his iconic wife June Carter (Meghan Thomas) and some of the best musicians in the world playing double bass, fender telecaster and acoustic guitars, drums, piano, trumpet and four-part vocal harmonies. You will experience the versatility and depth of these timeless songs as all the hits are delivered such as Walk the Line, Ring of Fire, Jackson, Orange Blossom Special and Boy Named Sue along-side some of the darker more troubled material from the later American Recordings such as Hurt.

Johnny Cash Roadshow – Sin & Redemption Tour

Celebrating the bicentenary of dinosaur discovery from the depths of prehistory to the scientific momentum of the Victorian age.

A true tale told with the trappings and innovations of Victorian theatre, combining the technology of the past and present. Featuring 19th century innovations, puppetry, toy theatre, and the Magic Lantern.

Mrs Mantell’s Tooth

Hastings White Rock presents a night of the finest Afrobeat with Eparapo feat. Dele Sosimi (live) plus DJ sets from Dom Servini (Wah Wah 45s) and Adam (Dark Circles). Celebrating the re-release of Take To The Streets in association with Wah Wah 45s, Dark Circles Records and Afri-Co-Lab.

Eparapo Feat. Dele Sosimi (live)

After the success of HPO Proms For All: A Jubilee Celebration in 2022, the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra, the orchestra in residence at the White Rock Theatre, will unite forces with Opera South East and local singers, to perform HPO Proms for All: A Night at the Opera. The concert will feature some of the most famous and beloved operatic numbers. If you are a classical music lover, there will be plenty for you, if you have never been to a classical music concert, we guarantee there will be at least one piece you didn’t know you knew.

Hpo Proms For All: A Night At The Opera

### Event Description: Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at The White Rock Hastings

**Date:** Saturday, 15th June 2024  
**Time:** 7:30 PM  
**Location:** The White Rock, Hastings  
**Ticket Price:** £58 - £69.20

#### Event Overview:
Join us for an unforgettable evening with Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra at The White Rock Hastings. This spectacular event will feature an array of talented musicians and special guests, promising a night filled with exceptional music and entertainment.

#### Performers:
- **Jools Holland:** Renowned pianist and bandleader, Jools Holland will be performing tracks spanning his entire solo career, bringing his signature boogie-woogie classics to life.
- **Gilson Lavis:** Original Squeeze member and drummer for the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.
- **Special Guests:**
  - **Imelda May:** The acclaimed Irish singer-songwriter known for her powerful vocals and dynamic stage presence.
  - **Toby Lee:** The young blues guitar prodigy and social media sensation, described by Joe Bonamassa as a future superstar of the blues.
- **Guest Vocalists:**
  - **Ruby Turner:** The boogie-woogie queen of the orchestra, known for her soulful voice.
  - **Louise Marshall:** Renowned for her outstanding vocal talent.
  - **Sumudu Jayatilaka:** A brilliant vocalist adding to the evening's stellar lineup.

#### Highlights:
- **Musical Excellence:** Experience the skilful musicianship of the Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, featuring mega talented soloists and frenzy-inducing rhythms.
- **Special Collaborations:** Enjoy show-stealing performances by Imelda May and the dazzling guitar skills of Toby Lee.
- **Diverse Repertoire:** A mix of old and new songs, ensuring a dynamic and engaging performance.

#### Additional Information:
- **Age Restriction:** Attendees aged 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.
- **House Rules:** No flash photography or iPads allowed. No externally bought drinks or any liquids permitted; only certain food items allowed. Please refer to the venue's house rules for more details.
- **Ticket Restoration Levy:** All events at White Rock include a ticket restoration levy.

Don't miss this chance to see Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra live in Hastings. Secure your tickets now for an evening of extraordinary music and entertainment!

**Note:** Time advertised is the start time.

Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra

Star of UKTV’s hugely popular new series Parental Guidance as well as Comedy Central’s upcoming Out of Order with Rosie Jones and Judi Love, TV’s beloved Katherine Ryan makes a hugely welcome return to the stage with her brand-new live show, Battleaxe. Returning to Hastings after her international hit tour Missus in 2022.

Katherine Ryan: Battleaxe

White Rock Tots is our parent & toddler group for mini budding performers. The class is suitable for children aged 2-4 years old and their parent / carer. It’s the ultimate introduction to the wonder of creative play through storytelling, movement and music with our fantastic Tots tutor. A great way to introduce rhythm, social skills and build confidence!

Tots Summer Term 2024

One of the planet’s best loved dance acts, Groove Armada, will headline the main room at the White Rock in Hastings on Friday 20 September for an unmissable club night – a first of its kind for the area!

With legendary hits including Superstylin’, I See You Baby, and At the River, the renowned duo have secured their place in the hallowed halls of dance music history, delivering certified classics time and time again.

The Music Sounds Better With… Groove Armada (dj Set) + Special Guests Tba

Celebrating 25 years on the road in 2024, Mercury have firmly established themselves as one of the world’s most authentic tributes to Freddie Mercury and the legendary Queen.


Mercury – The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Neil Brand is acclaimed as a world expert on music for silent film and silent comedy with his original composed and improvised scores performed live. He has been invited to perform at major venues and festivals in over 30 countries around the world and acclaimed for his wonderful, unique insights into the early film industry and the geniuses involved.

An Evening With Laurel & Hardy – Presented By Neil Brand

Get ready to unleash your inner star and experience the magic of the musicals like never before! Join us for an unforgettable night that will have you singing and dancing in your seats.

This isn’t your average sit-and-watch show – it’s a wild, interactive, and seriously rockin’ musical theatre experience.

Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Sing-along

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE’ tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live – featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.

Uk Pink Floyd – The Authentic Tribute To The Floyd

With her passion for compassion and flair for giving care, the “bust a gut funny” (Graham Norton) Myra DuBois calls out to the disadvantaged, downtrodden and tyrannised of the world with her manifesto for mental health: AdMyrism! But are you ready to receive the call?

Myra Dubois: Be Well

Ed Gamble has minced a load of meat (thoughts), piped it into a casing (show) and it’s coming to a bun (venue) near you.

There will be all your classic Gamble ranting, raving and spluttering but he’s doing fine mentally. Promise.

Ed Gamble: Hot Diggity Dog

Moving Pictures play for over two hours covering all the classics such as Tom Sawyer, The Spirit of Radio and Xanadu (with doubleneck guitars) plus some deeper cuts such as By Tor and later belters such as Far Cry and Headlong Flight.


Moving Pictures – A Tribute To The Music Of Rush

Buckle up… you’re in for a hell of a ride! The quickest wits in comedy are here to take you on a totally improvised tour around YOUR weirdest and wildest ideas.

The Noise Next Door are going hell for leather in this brand new show as they race through a priceless parade of off-the-cuff gags, scenes, and songs, all based on your suggestions.

The Noise Next Door: Freewheeling

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!

Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the world extensively.

Showaddywaddy

Formed in Manchester 1964, Herman’s Hermits are to this day a hugely popular touring band, thrilling audiences worldwide with their unique sound and warm humour. Originally called Herman and The Hermits (this was changed to Herman’s Hermits to reflect the band as a whole) they were very much part of the teenage revolution taking place in modern Britain.

Herman’s Hermits – 60th Anniversary Tour

This year, the Hastleons are going Technicolor with the irresistible story of Joseph, his jealous brothers, and one very colourful garment in this delightful musical parable that swirls on stage.

Hastleons Present Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

The nation’s twelfth-favourite doctor brings his brand-new show to Hastings, fresh from a record-breaking run at the Edinburgh Fringe.

This is Going to Hurt was a literary sensation, selling three million copies and becoming a multi-BAFTA-winning BBC series. Undoctored follows on from This Is Going To Hurt, leaving audiences laughing and crying with Adam’s distinctive tales of life on and off the wards.

Adam Kay – Undoctored

Following the huge success of Ben Elton’s critically acclaimed sold-out UK tour in 2019, which marked his return to live comedy after a fifteen year hiatus, the undisputed godfather of modern stand-up is going back on the road with his new show – Authentic Stupidity.

Ben Elton

After selling out 110 dates across the UK and Europe, Simon Brodkin, the world-famous prankster, Lee Nelson creator, and most-watched British stand-up comedian on TikTok, brings his outrageous stand-up show to Hastings White Rock.

In ‘Screwed Up’ Simon rips into celebrity culture, social media, the police, Putin, Prince Andrew, and God! Nothing is off limits in this critically acclaimed show, including his own mental health, his family, his five arrests, and how he once found himself at an underground sex party.

Simon Brodkin: Screwed Up

Comedy superstar John Bishop is getting Back At It – doing what he does best – with a new UK stand-up tour for 2024. After two years spent TV presenting, stage acting, podcast hosting, dog walking and decorating the spare room, John is getting back to the thing he loves most; standing on stage and making people laugh. His huge tour will play 57 dates at a host of venues throughout next year.

John Bishop – Back At It

Together for 55 years now, Steeleye Span changed the face of folk music forever by taking it into the world of gold discs and international tours.

New album The Green Man Collection brings together tracks from their recent releases with new versions of three classics (including a reworking of Hard Times featuring Status Quo’s Francis Rossi), a cover of Elvis Costello’s Shipbuilding and the title track, a previously lost Bob Johnson song from the 1980s.

Steeleye Span – The Green Man Tour

Continuing on from last year’s 50th anniversary celebrations of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells, the multi-million-selling and multi-award-winning album will be performed live in concert across the UK this autumn with a date in Hastings confirmed for Wednesday 30 October 2024.

Tubular Bells is world-renowned as one of the most celebrated examples of music in film for its soundtracking of horror classic The Exorcist. Its legacy was cemented with Oldfield’s performance of the album’s main theme at the iconic London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony, one of the rare performances of the project he has given.

Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells – Live In Concert

“Country, the UK, lost its way, seeks life partner/mentor/inspiration. Good sense of humour essential. No timewasters, tedious show-offs or offend-o-trons need apply. HR free zone.”

Al Murray – Guv Island

Yours might be one of the hundreds of millions of views of his online comedy clips, or perhaps you’ve seen his fantastic TV appearances on ‘Live at the Apollo’, ‘The Royal Variety Performance’ or ‘Conan O’Brien’… but NOTHING beats seeing this Irish observational joke-master where he is most at home – live-on-stage!

Jimeoin

Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary US west coast country rock band, the Eagles, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with a new production. Promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail, and incredible showmanship.

This critically acclaimed show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of classics including ‘Hotel California’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘New Kid In Town’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’, and many more

The Illegal Eagles

Formed in 1977 to partner the legendary Ian Dury on the first Stiff Records UK tour promoting his now classic New Boots and Panties!! album blending funk, punk, disco, and rock with hit singles and albums that followed.

The current band features original members Mick Gallagher, Chaz Jankel, Davey Payne, and John Turnbull augmented by long-term stalwart John Roberts on drums, a revolving line-up of sax players like Gilad Atzmon, Terry Edwards, and Dave Lewis, plus frontman, Mike Bennett. The original Blockheads line-up was extended with a host of great musicians including Wilko Johnson.

The Blockheads + Eddie And The Hot Rods

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson, and many, many more.

The Magic Of Motown

Come and enjoy a fantastic evening of entertainment packed with hits, big screen action, expert narrative, and lots of fun. You will be taken on a journey through several decades of pop as we celebrate the music of Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, and The Beatles’ George Harrison. Also the collective genius that was The Traveling Wilburys.

Roy Orbison & The Traveling Wilburys Experience

One Night In Nashville is the UK’s true Downtown Nashville and honky tonk experience. Inspired by today’s Nashville music scene and recreating the buzzing atmosphere of honky tonks and songwriter rounds.

One Night In Nashville

One of the most prolific names in broadcasting of this century, Chris Moyles, brings you 90s Hangover!  Playing the biggest tunes from the 90s, from Blur to Britney, Pulp to Prodigy and everything in between.


Chris Moyles’ 90s Hangover

Hard-Fi make their welcome return with their first new material in ten years with the release of brand new single ‘Don’t Go Making Plans’ on Ignition Records. The track marks a taste of a forthcoming EP of brand new songs, as well as a big UK headline tour which kicks off here in Hastings this November.

Hard-fi

Voted ‘Comedians’ Comedian of The Year 2022′, Jo Caulfield is “quite simply, a damn funny woman.” (The Guardian)

Jo has appeared on Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, The John Bishop Show, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, The Royal Variety Performance, and Richard Osman’s House of Games.

Jo Caulfield: Here Comes Trouble

Tenors Unlimited are excited to announce their new ‘Great Songs’ tour. Featuring Paul Martin and Jem Sharples who are at their peak performing together for over 20 years.

Their repertoire includes popular classics with crooner and pop favourites, as well as original songs. These range from ‘The Pearl Fisher’s Duet’, ‘Nessun Dorma’, ‘Some Enchanted Evening’ (South Pacific), ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You’ (Franki Valli), ‘Moon River’ and Paul Martin’s own composition, ‘My Love Will Carry You to the Shore’.

Tenors Unlimited

One of the world’s greatest tributes to Jeff Lynne and Electric Light Orchestra are back on the road in 2024 with a stunning new stage production, featuring a band of amazing musicians complemented by a female string section and playing hit after hit from ELO’s vast back catalogue.

The Elo Show

Tom’s funny and today’s funny don’t always see eye to eye, but that’s cool; it’s not Tom’s way to follow the herd. He much prefers to take the path less travelled (some smart guy once said that).

Join this independent spirit and irrepressible force of nature, as he airdrops his ingenious and unflinching comedy into an ever-changing minefield.

Tom Stade: Risky Business

After last year’s successful tour, Crown Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of The Nutcracker and the magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage.

The Nutcracker is a charming fairy tale and one of the jewels of Tchaikovsky’s repertoire. Prepare to enter a magical new world – a nutcracker in this ballet may be a handsome prince in disguise.

Crown Ballet® Presents The Nutcracker

This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 20th year, with a brand-new show for 2023 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.

Thank You For The Music

Hot off the back of multiple sell-outs across the UK, the 23-strong London African Gospel Choir (LAGC) bring their totally uplifting rendition of Paul Simon’s iconic Graceland album to Hastings.

Paul Simon’s Graceland Reimagined By London African Gospel Choir

Direct from the West End, The London Palladium, and the iconic Royal Albert Hall, Whitney – Queen of the Night is a celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of all time: Whitney Houston.

Experience the ultimate tribute to the remarkable musical repertoire of Whitney Houston in an electrifying production that honours her timeless songs with sensational vocalists and a full live band.

Whitney – Queen Of The Night

When December draws near, The Unthanks will release and tour In Winter – a double-album, gatefold, dream-like winter fantasia, embracing both the dark and the light in the most ritualistic of seasons. Moving in and out of focus – like a memory – a bittersweet hymnal to our shared winter experience. Echoes of winter tunes known throughout the western world, mix with the traditional and the newly written, all passed with great care and love through The Unthanks filter.

The Unthanks In Winter

Join us for a swashbuckling adventure that promises fun for the entire family as the White Rock Theatre, Hastings presents The Magical Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan.

Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell will headline the cast as Tinks, everyone’s favourite fairy companion. She is joined by Hastings panto favourites Ben Watson and Tim McArthur. They’re back, but this time they’re BAD.

The Magical Pantomime Adventures Of Peter Pan

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2024 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend.

Expect a night of high energy and feel-good rock- and-roll, performed by an all-live band. This joyous show features all the hits including Proud Mary, River Deep – Mountain High, The Best, Private Dancer, and many more.

What’s Love Got To Do With It?

🌟 Dive into the funniest, filthiest, most wickedly fabulous pantomime that’s anything but a fairy tale!

🎭  A side-splitting, adults-only twist on the classic Sleeping Beauty where we follow Princess Awhorin and her friends as they ‘sleep around’ and fight against the devilishly horny Carabosse.

Sleeping With Beauty – One Little Prick

Following an incredible sell out tour, Walk Right Back returns to stages in 2025 by popular demand. From the producers of smash hit show That’ll Be The Day, this phenomenal production tells the story of the most successful musical duo of all time – The Everly Brothers.

Featuring hits such as ‘Bye Bye Love’, ‘All I Have To Do Is Dream’, and ‘Cathy’s Clown’, this unique concert-based musical entwines the wonderful, sad yet glorious story of The Everly Brothers.

Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers’ Story

Direct from London’s West End with a brand-new show, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration!

Few shows have reached the dizzy heights of Fastlove, touring worldwide, selling over 500,000 tickets. Join us for one very special night as we celebrate the late great George Michael.

Fastlove

Simon & Garfunkel: Through the Years is the most authentic sounding concert to the unforgettable music of Simon & Garfunkel. Made up of Dan Haynes & Pete Richards, Bookends have toured the globe extensively with their concerts being described as ‘simply breath-taking’.

Simon & Garfunkel – Through The Years

Calling serious gamers, casual console players and anyone in search of something fun to do with family and friends!

Games Fest is coming to The White Rock Theatre on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th January 2025, offering three sessions of pure gaming glee.

Games Fest

The brand-new tour for 2024 and 2025 comes with a safety warning: wear strong underwear – pants will be spoiled. Russell is high-energy, high-octane, and hyper-active!

Russell Kane – Hyperactive

There are few acts that accomplished the level of success that Boyzone and Westlife respectively achieved as two of the defining groups of 90s and 00s boyband era, with an incredible 21+ UK No.1 singles and countless millions of audience members performed to worldwide.

Now, Boyzlife, the supergroup comprised of Boyzone’s Keith Duffy and Westlife’s Brian McFadden, will head out on a UK tour in 2025, celebrating the iconic and defining hits from both acts with their first tour in two years.

Boyzlife

Featuring all the greatest hits and more – Girls on Film, The Reflex, Notorious, Planet Earth, All You Need is Now, A View to a Kill, Is There Something I Should Know?, Union of the Snake, Rio, Ordinary World, The Wild Boys, Hungry Like the Wolf, Save a Prayer!

DURAN

Artistes International Management and MHM presents An Evening with Jeff Stelling plus very special guest Paul Merson. Hosted by Bianca Westwood.

After the huge success of the 2024 tour, it’s unbelievable Jeff…he is coming back, and he’s bringing a very special pal!

On 14 February 2025 the White Rock plays host to an exclusive evening of football nostalgia, fun, and entertainment with Sky Sports legend Jeff Stelling; anchor man of Sky Sports Gillette Soccer Saturday for over 30 years.

An Evening With Jeff Stelling

Ex-special forces soldier, star of TV’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and author of The Number One Bestseller Battle Scars; Jason Fox will bring to the stage and on tour the remarkable story of his daring exploits in a distinguished career as an elite operator in the UK Special Forces (SBS).

Jason Fox: Life At The Limit

Witnessing sellout performances from the same stage where Elvis performed in Vegas to London’s West End, you won’t want to miss seeing the most incredible performance.

Making history in 2012, Ben broke records becoming the first European to be crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’ in Memphis.

Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man – next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

John Shuttleworth: Raise The Oof

Sir Geoff Hurst secured a unique place in the history of football in 1966 when he became the first and, for more than 56 years, the only player to score a hat-trick in a World Cup Final. Knighted in 1998 and inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2004, Sir Geoff holds a special place in the hearts of football fans across the world.



An Evening With Sir Geoff Hurst

One of the UK’s premier live concert experiences, The Story of Guitar Heroes has garnered critical acclaim both at home and abroad for its incredible homage to some of the most influential and iconic guitarists from the past 50 years of popular music.

The Story Of Guitar Heroes

NHS anaesthetist, comedian and author (oooooh check him) Ed Patrick injects Hastings with a gut-punch hilarious show about becoming a junior doctor, the NHS, the pitfalls of modern medicine and the power of questioning it.

Ed Patrick: Catch Your Breath

As one of the UK’s biggest comedy stars, he’s achieved phenomenal success in just a few short years with two sold out national tours including London’s O2 Arena, three Stand Up Specials and numerous smash hit TV credits to his name with highlights including The Lateish Show with Mo Gilligan (C4), That’s My Jam (BBC One), The Brit Awards (ITV1) and The Masked Singer (ITV1).

Mo Gilligan – In The Moment World Tour 2024 & 2025

Come with us on this spectacular trip back to the unforgettable era of dance anthems, House, Chart, Club Classics, Drum n Bass, Trance and Hip Hop. Feel good tunes from over two decades. There is no other show like it!

Ultra 90s Vs 2000s

Join me on my Diamond Jubilee lap of honour as I celebrate 60 glorious years of fun, laughter, and low-level disruption!

Marvel! As I offer new insights into the hot topics of the day such as the demise of the SCART lead, The Culture Wars, the differences between crab sticks and rhubarb, and the origins of Tiramisu!

Harry Hill: New Bits And Greatest Hits

Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez are thrilled to bring their all-new show SPEAKEASY to theatres in 2025.

Expect exhilarating live music and breath-taking choreography with Karen and Gorka’s newest offering, which follows their debut tour FIREDANCE.

Karen Hauer And Gorka Marquez: Speakeasy

For the perfect Easter treat, Polka Dot Pantomimes’ sparkling new adaption of The Wizard of Oz lands on stage in Hastings.

Are you ready to embark on a magical adventure like no other?

Prepare to experience the beloved story like never before. Follow Dorothy, a girl from Kansas, as she’s whisked away by a tornado to the Merry Old Land of Oz!

The Wizard Of Oz – A Pantomime Adventure

Legendary bands The Stone Roses, Oasis, and The Smiths are brought back live on stage by three leading UK tribute bands at Hastings White Rock for a night of the best music from the Madchester era.

Join a sea of Mancunian joy and reverence, with the enthusiasm and passion of fellow passionate fans as Black Rabbit Productions and Manchester in the Area presents three premier tribute acts to Oasis, The Stone Roses, and The Smiths: Oh-aces, The Absolute Stone Roses, and The Joneses.

Manchester In The Area

Marc Bolan, with his band T.Rex, was one of the most flamboyant and charismatic stars of the original glam rock era. With Bolan’s special ingredient of Rock-a-Boogie songs, the band had a string of huge hits throughout the 1970s including ‘I Love to Boogie’, ‘Telegram Sam’, ‘Jeepster’, ‘Bang a Gong (Get It On)’, ‘Hot Love’, ‘Ride a White Swan’, ‘Children of the Revolution’, and ’20th Century Boy’.

T.rextasy: The Greatest Hits Tour

Endorsed by Dolly Parton Live on BBC’s The One Show stating “I wish them the best and I appreciate them doing Dolly and Kenny so well for so long”.

The world’s biggest Country Music Tribute touring show is coming to Hastings, with an award winning cast. As seen in London’s West End Leicester Square Theatre, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville’s Broadway.

Country Superstars

CULTURE WARS, THE ENVIRONMENT, BRITISH FOREIGN POLICY, and SOCIAL JUSTICE: these are just a few of the topics that Jack spectacularly fails to address (or even mention for that matter) in his brand new show. Instead, for reasons known only to him, he doubles down on his fascination with the meaningless small things of life like Zoom protocol, what’s new in the world of radiators, and the worst careers advice office in the world.

Jack Dee: Small World

The runners-up will also be presented with a trophy, so there’ a lot to play for.

The shield-holders and winners from last year, Little Common Primary School Choir, performed with Tenors Un Limited at the Royal Hippodrome in Eastbourne last year.

“let’s Sing” Junior Choir Competition Final

The Drifters are back on tour in the UK and returning to Hastings to perform all their classic hits. Start time: 7:30pm

The Drifters

From their early days of busking on the streets of South East London, to headlining the OVO Arena Wembley, The Dualers have built up a massive following of fans all around the world.

Having stormed the singles charts twice before and achieved a No.11 position in the UK National Album Charts, with their 2019 album Palm Trees and 80 Degrees and extensive play on BBC National daytime radio, South London’s much-loved Ska and Reggae band return with a brand new album of original ska and Reggae songs.

The Dualers

Get ready to experience the heart and soul of country music as we pay homage to one of the genre’s biggest stars. Join us for a night of incredible songs, authentic Southern vibes, and a whole lot of boot-stomping fun.


Luke Combs Uk

Just Radiohead are the UK’s leading Radiohead tribute band, replicating and performing the astonishing music of one the nation’s most influential, versatile, and talented bands.

Showcasing tracks from the explosive post grunge debut of Pablo Honey through to the beautiful and most recent art rock album release A Moon Shaped Pool. The band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey ensuring that every minor detail is respected and authentic, while leaving the audience feeling like they are once again revelling ‘back in the day’ accompanied by Radiohead.

White Rock Theatre

Sep 20, 2024

The Music Sounds Better With… Groove Armada (dj Set) + Special Guests Tba

Sep 21, 2024

Mercury – The Ultimate Queen Tribute

Sep 22, 2024

An Evening With Laurel & Hardy – Presented By Neil Brand

Sep 24, 2024

Musicals – The Ultimate Live Band Sing-along

Sep 26, 2024

Uk Pink Floyd – The Authentic Tribute To The Floyd

Sep 19, 2024

Su Pollard: Still Fully Charged

Sep 15, 2024

Upbeat Beatles

White Rock Theatre