The Connaught

The Connaught sits in Lancing as a proper working theatre, the kind of place where you might catch anything from amateur dramatics to touring productions. It's the real heart of the town's cultural scene - not flashy, just solid and reliable. You'll find locals popping in for pantomime season or a comedy night, which tells you everything you need to know about how it's viewed around here.

What makes it worth a visit depends entirely on what's on. There's no point turning up on spec hoping something will grab you. Check their programme first - it changes regularly and tends to lean into community theatre, which can be genuinely excellent or occasionally a bit rough round the edges. The venue itself is intimate enough that even a modest production feels engaging rather than lost in a cavernous space.

Families with kids will want to time a visit around family shows or pantomime, especially if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks like Beach Park or The Barn just down the road. The theatre's close enough to the coast that you could easily combine an evening show with a day exploring the Sussex shoreline. It's not a destination unto itself - you're not driving across the county for it - but if you're based locally and fancy a night out from the caravan, it's absolutely the place to check what's on. Ticket prices and opening hours vary by production, so ring ahead or look online before you visit.