To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the movie, Brighton Theatre Group have been chosen as one of a handful of UK companies to perform Chitty, a production that will play Theatre Royal Brighton for eight performances from August 21-24. Director Michael Burnie said: “We’re looking for an Old English Sheep Dog to play the Potts family dog plus a mixture of well-trained obedient dogs (sizes & breeds) to be featured in the musical. “A Dog Idol audition will take place on Sunday, April 28 at Patcham Community Centre, Ladies Mile Road, Brighton, BN1 8TA at 2.00pm. “To apply please contact Keith Shepherd chairman@brightontg.com. Please head your email DOG IDOL). “It is crucial that your dog is available for rehearsals on a Monday/Tuesday/Sunday in August (depending when called) and is available show week on Monday 19th – Saturday 24th August 2019.” Chichester City Band reaches finals of the National Brass Band Championships"New creative heights" promised at 2019 Emsworth Arts Trail Nova Scotia's Rose Cousins plays Brighton on tour Southbourne will be Rachael McShane's last gig before her baby arrives Chichester’s Pallant House Gallery explores the work of Harold Gilman in centenary year Nick Goss exhibition in Chichester