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A TALE OF TWO CITIES AT THE MARLOWE THEATRE
Making its way to the stage from Monday 14 to Saturday 19 September, A Tale of Two Cities will transport audiences back to 1770’ s Paris, where a revolution is stirring.
Sydney Carton is a brilliant yet cynical English barrister, while Charles Darnay is the rebellious son of a French aristocratic family. When they both fall for charming émigré, Lucie Manette, a chain of events is set in motion that endangers everyone. While the Reign of Terror rages through the streets of Paris, for some, love is a lifeline; for others, it is a sentence to the guillotine.
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Based on Charles Dickens’ best-selling novel, A Tale of Two Cities is a Marlowe Theatre production directed by Micheal Fentiman. It will premiere in Kent before embarking on a national tour. Recommended for ages 11 +, tickets from £ 19pp; marlowetheatre. com
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JO GINN iK COLUMNIST + BRAND MANAGER, WINE GARDEN OF ENGLAND
I’ ve spent most of my life living in Kent and have only recently crossed the border to live by the sea in East Sussex with my partner, Mark, and our two daughters( both at uni in Brighton) who turn up occasionally for free wine and food.
My favourite pastime is sipping a chilled glass of English sparkling wine while surveying my newly planted garden- a passion project that has already exceeded my expectations in the months since we moved in. I grew up in Tunbridge
Wells and came back to bring up my own family of three, two of whom still love living there.
Tunbridge Wells is perfect for schools, parks, independent shops, cafés and local live music. It’ s also equidistant from London and the coast- 45 minutes on a direct train line in either direction. I couldn’ t have asked for a better place to live while the children were younger and I’ m so happy they are now settled there, living with friends and working in the lively hospitality scene. Now, I work for a group of leading Kentish vineyards, so I am lucky enough to see Kent at its best on a regular basis.
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I recently had the privilege of hosting a Kentish wine and food pairing at the extraordinary hide and fox in Saltwood, near Hythe. It is the only restaurant in Kent with two Michelin stars and three AA Rosettes. Alexander and his team of chefs create the most incredible food- I’ ve never tasted anything like it.
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TOP WINE BAR
My go-to favourite wine bar is Corkk. There are two- one in Tunbridge Wells and one in Canterbury. They have an extensive selection of English wines, particularly Kentish. They also have tasting machines that allow you to dispense a sample of wine, so you can try lots without having to buy a full glass or bottle.
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TOP HERITAGE
Start at Chartwell, Winston Churchill’ s home. This is a fascinating house, which feels like he still lives there. You can then walk to Emmetts Garden, which is an inspiring place at any time of year. A few minutes’ drive away are Squerryes Winery and Westerham Brewery, who share an estate. Book a tasting at Squerryes, followed by an excellent lunch in their Winery Restaurant.
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