CREATIVE ARTS
Creative Arts
Ashford and Tenterden play host to a vibrant arts scene with nationally and internationally recognised arts organisations , venues and creatives . Immerse yourself in creative culture , discover inspiring local talent , and let your imagination run wild .
Revelation
Award-winning
Revelation is Ashford ’ s Number 1 Music and Arts Venue , set in the heart of the town . Offering a unique , up-close and personal night out , it programmes a range of events to suit everyone including music , storytelling , children shows , theatre , talks and films . Popping up in the beautifully restored St Mary ’ s Church , it has previously featured shows from Maddy Prior , Gaz Coombes , Jon Boden , Michael Portillo , The Lightning Seeds , Craig Charles , and This is The Kit .
Revelation , Ashford
www . revelationashford . co . uk
Jasmin Vardimon Company
Jasmin Vardimon Company was founded in London in 1998 and rapidly rose to become a significant element within the British dance theatre scene . The company is dedicated to the choreography of Artistic Director , Jasmin Vardimon , an Associate Artist of Sadler ’ s Wells since 2006 .
Jasmin Vardimon Company , Ashford
The Sinden Theatre
Located within the grounds of Homewood School , just a short drive from Tenterden High Street , The Sinden Theatre opened in 2004 and is named after its patron , actor and former local resident , Sir Donald Sinden CBE . As well as hosting regular school productions , The Sinden provides a diverse range of entertainment for the surrounding communities , from stand up comedy to drama and music ; the likes of Tim Brooke-Taylor , Bowjangles , and the Reduced Shakespeare Company have all performed here . Shows are on throughout the year between local stage school , dance academy and drama performances .
In Spring 2022 , the company will move into its new creative home in Javelin Way , Ashford , thanks to support from Ashford Borough Council , Kent County Council and Arts Council England . A cultural centre dedicated to the company ’ s creative research and future productions , educational residencies and multi-disciplinary artistic study , the new creative home will aid the growth of a cultural legacy in Ashford , increasing its capacity to import and export high quality performers of a world class calibre .
www . jasminvardimon . com www . sindentheatre . com
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