Film, Drama & Music

Lindsay Anderson's film "If" has raised much debate politically, stylistically and structurally.  Based on a script by David Sherwin and John Howlett (who lives in Rye), this iconic '60's film is still relevant today.

The film is showing at the Rye Community Centre on Monday 13th September at 6.00.  To book see www.ryeartsfestival.co.uk

The Rye Film Club meets every first Friday evening each month

Rye Film Club presents a wide-screen performance of a recent release. Join local residents in a convivial atmosphere at Rye Community Centre, Conduit Hill, Rye (just down the cobbled path from the High Street).  7.00 pm start. For further details, see posters and the newly launched Rye Community Centre web-site or telephone 01797 222752

Dame Ellen Terry's early 16th-century house and cottage gardens are just 2 miles south of Tenterden on the east side of Rye. It contains a unique collection of theatrical costumes and personal mementoes of this Victorian actress.  See Special Events in the Open Garden theatre at Smallhythe .  Map

Organ Recitals at St Mary's Parish Church which has dominated the hill on which the old town of Rye stands, for more than 900 years. See website for dates and time.  

Live music at the Ypres Castle Inn on Friday nights. Gun Gardens, Rye.

Derek Jarman was drawn to Dungeness by its desolate character. The avant garde artist found inspiration at Dungeness, where he created a shingle garden from debris he found on the beach. It was the wind-swept beauty of this remote corner of the Kent coast that Jarman loved, turning washed up rubbish into artistic treasures. Jarman, the world’s leading gay filmmaker of his day, was an inspiration to a generation.   Visit the Dungeness Nature Reserve near Derek Jarman's cottage.

The De La Warr Pavilion has been awarded the RIBA South East Region Award 2008 for its recent restoration. Commissioned by the 9th Earl De La Warr in 1935   A seasonal programme of events to cater for all tastes is available both inside the auditorium and outside – visit performances and events. Map

The dramatist was born at Rye, Sussex, in 1579 in what is now called Fletchers House, a lovely tea room and restaurant near St Mary's Church in Rye.  Visit the tea rooms and find out more about the history of this famous Jacobean playwright who died of the plague in 1625. More>>

Shop at Grammar School Records at the Old Grammar School in Rye High Street for a great selection of vinyls and CD's.

Spike Milligan lived in Rye in his later years.  He is buried in the lovely Winchelsea Church graveyard