Concert poster featuring large, bold text "Music from the Movies" in gold against a dark, starry background. An orchestral conductor and musicians are at the bottom, bathed in dramatic lighting.

Hastings Sinfonia brings fantastic concert of film music to the De La Warr Pavilion

Get ready for a cinematic journey as Hastings Sinfonia brings the magic of the silver screen to the De La Warr Pavilion on Sunday 17 May. Enjoy some of most powerful soundtracks in movie history as the orchestra performs the music of Star Wars, Gladiator, Schindler’s List, Dances with Wolves and a thrilling medley of the Sound of Music tunes for piano and orchestra.

The orchestra will be joined by the talented youngsters of St Richards Catholic College choir

Conductor: Derek Carden Soloists: Howard Southern (piano) Adrian Charlesworth (violin)

Founded by local composer Polo Piatti, Hastings Sinfonia is renowned for its vibrant performances and commitment to making classical music accessible to all.


EVENT INFORMATION

Auditorium Doors: 2pm
Choir Singing in Foyer: 2.15pm
First Half: 3pm
Interval: 3.45pm
Second Half: 4.15pm
Show End: 5pm

TICKETS

£18, £23, £28
Free tickets for Under 18s with paying adults (max 2 per transactions}

Members’ Presale: Thursday 12 February, 10am
General onsale: Friday 13 February, 10am


We strongly recommend ticket buyers to take out Ticket Protection insurance with Secure My Booking available when you book your tickets at check out.

SEATING INFORMATION: If you are coming to a seated event, you will notice that we have temporary seats in the stalls. This is because we have started early preparatory works on the auditorium as part of our bigger capital project (https://www.dlwp.com/luf/). Major works are still some time off, and you will see that our programme runs well into 2026, but we will keep everyone updated on the next stages of the project as soon as we can.

This show is suitable for all ages, unders 14s should be accompanied by an adult aged 18+.

Programme

20th Century Fox Fanfare

Dances with Wolves by John Barry

Sound of Music Piano Concerto by Simon Proctor
Soloist Howard Southern

Finale from the Ballet ‘Ismanien’ by Polo Piatti

Humming Chorus from Madama Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini
St. Richard’s Catholic College Choir

Edelweiss from The Sound Of Music
St Richard’s Catholic College Choir and Audience

 

INTERVAL

Also Sprach Zarathustra opening by Richard Strauss

Gladiator Theme by Hans Zimmer

Schindler’s List Theme by John Williams
Soloist Liz Norton

Star Wars by John Williams

My Father’s favourite from Sense and Sensibility by Patrick Doyle
Soloist Howard Southern

Vois Sur Ton Chemin, Cerf Volant, Caresse Sur L’Ocean from The Chorus
by Bruno Coulais
St Richard’s Catholic College Choir

Pirates of the Caribbean Suite by Hans Zimmer

While every effort will be made to present the programme as advertised, the organisers reserve the right to make changes without prior notice

Booking information

In accordance with Government legislation we display the total ticket cost at the top of each event webpage, these are inclusive of any mandatory additional fees such as restoration levies or booking fees.

Please note that Booking Fees apply on the following transactions:

Online: Tickets booked online are subject to booking fees when purchased through our website. E-tickets are emailed instantly on the account you have registered with DLWP, please check your Junk folder if they don’t arrive within 30 minutes. Customers can also download their tickets through our website within ‘My Account’.

Telephone: £3.50 per transaction + £2 postage or free collection at the Box Office.

In Person: There are currently no charges for booking tickets in person.

There is a £2 charge to post tickets.

We strongly recommend ticket buyers to take out Ticket Protection insurance with Secure My Booking available when you book your tickets at check out.

 

Please note that we are only able to post tickets within the UK. If you live overseas please select box office collection or print at home tickets. Tickets purchased for post will be sent 10 – 14 days before the show date.

Full terms and conditions can be found here.

Eat before the show

Book online: Pre-show dining can be booked online as an add-on when purchasing tickets for selected events. You will be purchasing a ticket to guarantee your meal before the show.
Please note you must be a ticket holder to the show to book pre-show dining.

Already booked your tickets? If you’ve already booked tickets for a show and would like to add dining, please contact Box Office: boxoffice@dlwp.com

On the night: If you have pre-booked please come to the bar to order from the gig menu and sit at one of the reserved tables.

No re-entry

Please be aware that we operate no re-entry for gigs. This means that once you have entered the building, you cannot go out and re-enter. This policy is in line with other major music venues across the UK and put in place on police advice. No re-entry is clearly signposted as you come through security on the front door.
There is a fenced-off area on the terrace for people who go out to smoke or vape.

Staying locally

There are plenty of welcoming and good value B&Bs & boutique hotels in Bexhill. The De La Warr Pavilion regularly uses the following:

Travel information
  • By Rail
    Direct trains go from London Victoria, Brighton and Ashford to Bexhill.
    There are also trains from London Charing Cross, changing at St. Leonards Warrior Square and from London Bridge or Charing Cross going to Battle. Battle is only a short taxi journey away (15 mins approx).
    Visit www.nationalrail.co.uk for up-to-date train travel information.
  • Taxis
    Town Taxis:  01424 211 511
    Parkhurst Taxis:  01424 733 456
  • By Car
    If driving from the London area:
    Take the M25, then A21 to Hastings. Turn off at John‘s Cross and follow the signs to Bexhill.
    OR
    Take the A22 to Eastbourne, go across the Bishop roundabout to the A271 and follow the signs to Bexhill and the seafront. The De La Warr Pavilion is on the Marina.
    From the Brighton area:
    Follow the A27 out of Brighton until you arrive in Bexhill On Sea.
  • Parking
    Please be aware the Rother District car park outside the De La Warr Pavilion operates paid parking until 10pm. After this time parking is free.
Accessibility

Within the limits of this Grade One listed building, the De La Warr Pavilion strives to be fully accessible with a range of facilities to support your visit.

If you have specific access needs for a daytime visit or for a bookable event, please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call 01424 229111

Current facilities are:

  • Assistance Dogs are permitted into the building (not in the carpeted area of the Café Bar)
  • Ramped access at the front of the building
  • A low counter at the Box Office and  Information Desk
  • Disabled toilets on two floors
  • A lift to all floors
  • Accessible galleries on both floors
  • An accessible Café
  • Spaces for wheelchairs in the auditorium for seated events – please note that currently our balcony seating is not accessible for wheelchairs/walkers.
  • Ramped access in the auditorium for events during the day
  • Ramped access into the Studio
  • Two travel wheelchairs are available for use at the De La Warr Pavilion. To reserve, please call our box office and information desk on (01424) 229111 or ask a member of staff on arrival. The chairs are provided on a first come, first served basis and are intended for use inside the Pavilion. Please contact us for more information.

Facilities for blind or visually-impaired

  • Large print season brochures

Facilities for the hard-of-hearing

  • An T-Switch induction loop in some areas of the auditorium (please indicate when booking as this facility is not available on the balcony)
  • British Sign Language interpretation tours of the building and exhibitions are available on request.

A limited number of assistance tickets are available for each live event. Please email customerservice@dlwp.com or call the box office on 01424 229111 to book.