ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
FROM
12
NOV 2026
THE FAVERSHAM MURDER CLUB The Alexander Centre, Faversham 12 Nov- 17 Dec
Do you want to play detective? In a thrilling set of workshops taking place across November and December, each week the murder mysteries evenings will be brought to you by Dr Graham Birrell, looking into a real-life historical murder with a central question: did the police find the right person? Using original documents and your own initiative, you will have to decide if they caught the right killer.
14
NOV 2026
RYE BONFIRE NIGHT 2026 The Salts, Rye
An annual favourite, the Rye Bonfire brings together a number of local communities and celebrates local history and, of course, the famous Gunpowder Plot of 1605. Rooted in medieval customs, the evening begins with a procession through the cobbled streets of Rye, with flaming torches and a parade that makes its way to The Salts, a grassy area where a large wooden structure is burned, all followed by the annual firework display. Suitable for all ages.
7pm- 9pm £ 20pp thealex. org. uk
7pm- 9pm Free entry ryebonfire. co. uk
ACROSS THE BORDER!
FROM
20
NOV 2026
FESTIVE GIFT & FOOD SHOW Kent Showground, Maidstone 20- 22 Nov
Back for its fourth year, Kent’ s biggest Christmas shopping event offers three days packed full of festive shopping, with an array of unique gifts and seasonal inspiration to get you in the spirit. Set across two large exhibition halls and an outside area, there will be a number of food and drink stalls serving warming beverages and deliciously hearty food to mark the start of the festive season.
10am- 4pm From £ 9pp kentfestiveshow. co. uk
28
NOV 2026
CHRISTMAS LINO PRINTMAKING WORKSHOP The Landmark Centre, Deal
Kickstart the Christmas festivities with a friendly lino printing workshop hosted by The Drawings Room of Deal. Run by Lynn, the class will show students how to design their own lino prints and create bespoke printed designs on card and wrapping paper. Paired with a warming cup of mulled cider, tea or coffee and, of course, mince pies and chocolate, you can leave with a festive buzz. Suitable for families, friend groups or if you just want to try something new.
FROM
11
DEC 2026
CINDERELLA EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge 11 Dec- 3 Jan 2027
A pantomime not to be missed, Wicked Productions is bringing the much-loved Disney classic to the stage this Christmas. Starring poor Cinderella, wishing of escaping her chores and going to the Royal Ball, she will have to make it past her wicked stepmother and bickering step-sisters before putting on her glass slippers and having her fairytale ending. Suitable for all ages.
11.30am- 3.30pm £ 99pp thedrawingroomsofdeal. com
Various times Adults from £ 30pp, Child( under 16) from £ 27pp emftheatre. com
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