30 October 2025 Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint 7.30pm (bar opens 30mins prior)
For one night only, a truly theatrical event perfect for Halloween.
Join us for a hauntingly captivating and theatrical storytelling of well known and lesser known victorian ghost tales. Be enthralled, captivated, and shiver in your seats as we take you on a scintillating adventure through classic tales and the unknown.
Intrigued? Find out more by visiting ghoststoriestheatre.co.uk
"HURSTfolk. – it's not a folk festival!" ...but a festival for all genres – featuring the "folk" of Hurstpierpoint.
The Players Theatre is exited to be hosting a number of live events in November 2025, featuring interviews and performances with some amazing local talent from the worlds of music, film, and literature.
Check www.hurstfolk.org for tickets and full details.
Friday, 7 November | 8:00 PM | Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint
An intimate evening in the village theatre where Eddy Temple-Morris reflects on his life and career through words, images and music. He has been a key figure in British music culture for more than two decades, with a career spanning radio, television, live music, and the DJ stage. Words & Noise offers a rare chance to hear from an insider who has consistently shaped, challenged and celebrated the intersections of music, media and culture.
Tickets: £10 + free entry tickets for low-income households.
Saturday, 8 November | 7:30 PM | Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint
For this very special HURSTfolk. evening, Hassocks' finest The Self Help Group take to the stage with a performance featuring specially created visuals. Known for their trademark vocal harmonies and intertwining melodies, they remain one of the South Coast’s most compelling live acts.
Poni Mitchell are West Sussex's premier Joni Mitchell tribute band — but with a twist: they only play one Joni Mitchell song. The rest of their set is a joyful, folky reimagining of everyone from Radiohead and The Beatles to Grizzly Bear, Neil Young, and This Is The Kit.
Tickets: £10 + free entry tickets for low-income households.
Sunday, 9 November | 2:30 PM | Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint
HURSTfolk joins forces with Hurst Village Cinema to present a special screening of the legendary concert film that captures the Pink Floyd at their most powerful and experimental.
Filmed in 1971 with no audience, the performance takes place among the haunting ruins of the ancient Roman amphitheatre — an atmospheric setting that makes this one of the most iconic live films ever made.
Tickets: £7
Sunday 9 November | 7:00 PM | Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint
Renowned for his distinctive drumming style, Terl’s career has seen him collaborate with a remarkable roll-call of musicians including John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin), Martin Barre (Jethro Tull), Iona, Maddy Prior, Elizabeth McGovern, Graham Kendrick, Barbara Dickson, Matt Redman and Peter Gabriel.
“I left school at sixteen to chase the dream of drumming in a rock'n'roll band. Over forty years later, I carry with me a thousand and one stories... I can’t wait to share them with you.”
Tickets: £10 + free entry tickets for low-income households.
29 Dec 2025 - 4 Jan 2026 Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint 7pm and 2pm shows (bar opens 30mins prior)
The classic story of a puppet who wishes to become a real boy. In this fresh, modern re-telling of a boys innnocence, we embrace the ideas of 'Green Theatre', exploring today's challenges of good verses evil, all beautifully wrapped up in a highly engaging story complete with fairies, talking whales, heroes and naughty villains, to entertain and delight children and grown ups alike.
A magical mix of storytelling and new musical numbers, sprinkled with the important ingredients for sustainability, accountability, and caring for our environment and community.
Tickets from £10
Produced by the Hurstpierpoint Players in conjunction with Hurst Village Cinema.
Check the cinema's website for details of upcoming screenings
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