Buy three tickets and get a fourth free. See one performer and get another dozen as well.
That's the prospect in store for theatre goers at the Regis Centre in April in two shows being staged by North Bersted resident Christopher Gee.
The first will have a cast list of showbiz legends brought to life by just two artistes.
Christopher will be joined on stage by the Queen of Tributes - Zoe Sharman. This will ensure the likes of Amy Winehouse, Celine Dion, Tina Turner and Cher share the same billing as household names off the telly.
The Big Impression show takes place at 7.30pm on Easter Saturday, April 3rd, to make for an extra-special live treat. Tickets are priced £9.50 each.
Christopher said: "The shows covers music and comedy in a fast-paced production perfect for all the family.
"Being on stage doing impressions is like being in a big playground and using my voice like a keyboard player uses his notes."
His second show in the theatre the next weekend, on April 11th, is a nostaligc journey through a much-loved decade.
Impressions of the 50s - tickets £13.50 - features some of those years' classic hits and musicians.
Phil Ball will star as Buddy Holly backed by his live band, The Heartbeats, while Steve Wicketts is Jerry 'The Killer 'Lee Lewis.
Jane Marie Coles adds her tribute to Patsy Cline and other fondly remembered women singers of that era. Christopher weighs in with some impressions - the Big Bopper and Johnny Cash among them to provide a rock'n'roll tribute night to the greats.


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30 YEARS OF THE REGIS CENTRE

Thirty years of live music, dance and drama are being celebrated at the Regis Centre.
The three decades of entertainment will be marked by a community production of the popular musical, Jesus Christ Superstar.
This will combine the area's best entertainment talents in a fitting tribute to the centre's proud history since 1980.
The show will be staged in the Alexandra Theatre in the centre between June 29 and July 3 in aid of the building.
Putting on Jesus Christ Superstar confirms the Regis Centre as the focal point in the Bognor Regis area for live performances..
This is shown by the packed programme of shows set to delight audiences in the coming months. They include:
* Richard Digance - March 28;
* Tony Stockwell - March 31;
* The Searchers - April 1;
* Julie Felix - April 18;
* Fairport Convention - May 16.
Local performers staging shows there include BROS Musical Productions - Annie Get Your Gun (May 25-29) - and the University of Chichester - The Matchgirls (April 29-May 1).
The Regis Centre also includes the studio performing space, a gallery, cafe and charity shop.








MEMORIES WANTED

Memories are being sought to help celebrate
three decades of shows in Bognor Regis.

The Regis Centre is 30 years old this March. The volunteers involved in keeping live entertainment alive there want to hear from anyone who has snippets of the past to share.
All reminiscences from performers, audience members and volunteers will be welcome.
The recollections will form part of an exhibition which is being staged at the centre this spring.
Kate Bennett, one of the centre’s joint managers, said: “We are really proud the Regis Centre is still providing first class entertainment 30 years after it opened.
“There have been many top name acts and shows which have been on stage here during that time.
“I’m sure those who came along to see their favourite stars will have many happy memories of the occasion. We would like to hear from them.
“Anyone who has worked at the centre and taken part in a show here will also be able to recall their time.
“We would equally like them to share their thoughts with us.
“We would be delighted to see words, photographs, programmes or other memorabilia relating to the centre’s past.”
Top showbiz names who have appeared at the centre include Max Bygraves, Kenny Ball and the Jazzmen, Rolling Stone Charlie Watts, Val Doonican and Courtney Pine.
The Regis Centre was officially opened by the Duke of Norfolk on March 11, 1980. A packed programme of shows got the building’s 364 seat Alexandra Theatre, large Royal Hall and meeting rooms off to a lively start.
The building on Belmont Street was created and run by Arun District Council until Bognor Regis Town Council briefly took over in the early 1990s.
It has since been run by various volunteers keen to ensure live performers can still be seen in Bognor.
That commitment will see acts such as Fairport Convention, Richard Digance, The Searchers and Julie Felix mark the anniversary in style this spring.

Memories of the Regis Centre, with photos as jpeg attachments, should be emailed to kevin.smith@regiscentre.co.uk

or sent or handed in to Kevin Smith at the Regis Centre, Belmont Street, Bognor Regis, PO21 1BL.

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GLEE:BY THE SEA

Singers are bringing Glee:By The Sea to Bognor Regis.

The music lovers have joined together to form the town’s first glee club.

Between 15 and 20 of them attended their initial meeting at the Regis Centre.

The seafront venue will be their base for weekly rehearsals between noon and 4pm on Sundays.

Richard Staplehurst, the club’s founder, said: “I want to open the glee club up to the community.

“Anyone aged from 17 to 25 who wants to come along to enjoy singing and socialising will be welcome to join in.

“I hope to open up sections for younger singers and for older adults as well so everyone gets the chance.”

The songs which will form the repertoire of Glee:By The Sea will be a mixture of modern chart tunes, hits from shows as well as a cappella and three-part harmonies. Dance routines will also form part of the performances.

The rehearsals will lead up to shows – probably every three months – in the Regis Centre’s Alexandra Theatre, said Bognor town centre resident Richard, 25.

“I am sure the club will be popular because there’s nothing else around here like it.

“There’s youth groups but where does a person go from there when they reach 17 or 18?

“I would also welcome members from any of the local performing groups as well.”

Glee:By The Sea revives a long-standing English tradition of singing clubs. They have survived in American schools and colleges. A series about one such choir has just began on the E4 television channel.

Richard graduated in performing arts from the University of Chichester. He is currently working with Bognor Regis Community College to expand its drama work with students. He also involved with creative development at the Regis Centre.

He sees the Glee Club idea expanding into week-long projects at the Regis Centre during the school holidays.

He added: “Having the meetings and performances at the centre will help to bring younger people into the building and, hopefully, get them interested in the other activities which go on there.”

Anyone interested in joining Glee:By The Sea should contact Richard by email: officialglee@live.co.uk, via the website www.wix.com/gleebythesea/gleebythesea or on 07837 510342.