The Ditchling Choral Society teams up with Eastbourne Choral Society soloists and the Marylebone Sinfonia for a performance of JS Bach's oratorio St Matthew Passion.

Soloists include international tenor Neil Jenkins, Rodney Clarke, John Hancorn, Lucy Crewe and Marie Elliott.

The conductor will be Elizabeth Muir-Lewis, Eastbourne Choral Society's musical director.

The 130-strong mixed choir will utilise the new English edition translated by Neil Jenkins who is also musical director of the Ditchling Choral Society.

Tickets and further details are available from the Congress Theatre box office.

Phone 01323 412000. Price £8 to £12.