The Eastbourne Season, from May 13-June 28, is a seven week programme of diverse theatre being produced by, and for, Eastbourne Theatres.

Presenting four brand new productions, including two world premieres, this season of quality productions for all, includes witty comedy, intriguing thrillers, arresting drama and inspirational adaptations of true stories.

Eastbourne Theatres artistic director Chris Jordan said, "The essence of the season is the sheer range of quality drama on offer and it is our hope that our patrons will take the opportunity to try something new alongside more familiar work.

"This is an exciting culmination of a years work to bring a new dimension to our entertainment programme and producing arm, and we're delighted to working once again with New Vic Workshop, with support from, Arts Council England on the development of new writing."

All the productions are being rehearsed in Eastbourne prior to playing at the Devonshire Park Theatre, Deadly Game and Private Lives, will then go on to tour nationally.

From challenging new pieces of work to star-led classics, 'The Eastbourne Season' includes Noel Coward's Private Lives (June 18-28) starring Sara Crowe and Steven Pinder, and Helena Hanff's tale of making it 'big' in the entertainment industry, Underfoot in Show Business (May 13-17) with Tim Flavin and Felicity Dean..

In addition to the theatre productions are rare opportunities to get involved with the creative process including; workshops, post-show discussions and rehearsed readings of new plays – many of which are free!

Other plays during The Eastbourne Season include: Killing Faith (May 20-24), a story of family secrets in war torn Israel, the UK premiere for Deadly Game (May 28-June 7) a brilliantly intricate thriller, starring Karen Drury. In a week of one-person plays, Olivier award winning actor David Bradley reprises his acclaimed role in The Quiz (June 9-11) prior to West End transfer.

Lady of Burma (June 12) is based on the inspirational true story of Burmese leader, and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Aung San Suu Kyi and the gothic vampire tale St. Nicholas (June 13-14) which proves a critic's bite can be as bad as his bark, starring Peter Dineen (Father Ted).

Tickets for the season are priced from £11 - £18, call 01323 412000.