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DICK WHITTINGTON // UNTIL 31 DEC
Britain's Got
Talent star
Danny Beard,
and Sevenoaks’
favourites Ant
'Silly Billy' Payne
and Jasette
Amos, all return
for the Stag's
tenth
professional
Christmas
pantomime
season since the
venue reopened in 2009. This year's production of Dick Whittington
is set to be the biggest and most spectacular production ever staged at
The Stag, with a world-class gospel choir, a fabulous five-piece live
band, and some of the world's most up-to-date theatre technology all
being incorporated to this hilarious family pantomime, that, over the
last ten years, has earned a reputation for West End standard production.
Various times. Price: from £15
The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk / 01732 450175
ALADDIN // 1-31 DEC
Richard
Blackwood,
former
EastEnders star,
actor, comedian
and rapper, will
lead the cast of
Aladdin at the
Hazlitt Theatre
this December,
as he plays the
Genie for Kent
audiences.
Follow the story
of Aladdin, a simple laundry boy who falls in love with a princess. All
that stands in his way is the evil Abanazar who wants to get his hands
on the magic lamp to become the greatest sorcerer of all time. Can
Aladdin defeat Abanazar, keep the lamp and save the girl of his dreams?
Various times. Price: from £20
The Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1PL
www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/Hazlitt-Theatre / 01622 758611
SANTAS ON THE RUN! // 2 DEC
Join the jolliest jog of the year as you dash along Herne Bay seafront
with hundreds of fellow Santas in aid of local hospice care. Santas on
the Run! is back for its second year. Last year saw more than 800 fancy-
dressed fundraisers take to the streets of Herne Bay and help to raise
over £26,000 for Pilgrims Hospices. So please, gather your elves, both
big and small and join in with Kent’s biggest Santas Run! Entry includes
a 5-piece Santa Suit and a newly designed medal. You’ll enjoy music
by Herne Bay Concert Band as you prepare for your 3k or 5k route
along the seafront and will be welcomed back by a mince pie! Santas
on the Run! is an event for everyone. You can walk, run, jump or skip
along Herne Bay seafront with your friends, family, colleagues or
neighbours. Buggies, wheelchairs and sleighs are all welcome and we
would love for you to bring your dressed up doggies along too!
From 11am. Price: £20 (under 18s £10)
The Bandstand, Central Parade, Herne Bay CT6 5JN
www.pilgrimshospices.org/event/santas-on-the-run / 01227 459700
FESTIVE WREATH WORKSHOP // 4-6 DEC
CHRISTMAS AT BROGDALE // 2 DEC
Say hello to the Christmas
owls and Carlos the goat and
get creative with kids’
Christmas crafts before
shopping for the perfect
Christmas gift at the
handmade craft and local
produce stalls in the
Christmas Apple Barn while
you sip a hot mulled cider
from Brogdale Marketplace.
Take a magical ride on the
Faversham Miniature
Railway to Santa’s grotto and
hunt for all the hidden elf doors to the North Pole. Kids can join in and
get creative with the Christmas crafts and very special kids Christmas
baking sessions led by Great British Bake Off finalist Jane Beedle.
From 10am. Price: Free
Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Faversham ME13 8XZ
www.brogdalecollections.org / 01795 536250
Come and join one of Neptune’s wreath making workshops in the
inspiring and festive surroundings of the Neptune Canterbury
showroom. You’ll be getting creative under the guidance of Anna, of
Anna's Country Flowers, and creating beautiful wreaths to celebrate
the upcoming season. You'll receive all the materials and instruction
you need to create a stunning wreath to take home, delicious
refreshments from Macknade Fine Foods including mulled wine and
nibbles and the exclusive use of the showroom as your studio! You
don't need any prior experience, just come ready with lots of enthusiasm.
6pm. Price: £49
Neptune, The Oast, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3TY
www.neptune.com / 01227 209300
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