insideKENT Magazine Issue 81 - December 2018 | Page 26

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CHRISTMAS
SPECTACULAR 2018
// 6-7 DEC
SLEEPING BEAUTY // 7 DEC – 2 JAN
An informal
programme of festive
music and other
favourites. Performers
include Tonbridge
School’s big bands,
concert band,
percussion ensemble,
school orchestra, chamber orchestra and the joint Kent
College/Tonbridge School Chamber Choirs.
7.30pm. Price: £5
EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge TN9 1JP
www.emftheatre.com / 01732 304241
THE KAREN CARPENTER STORY // 7 DEC
The Carpenters’ music was the
soundtrack to the 1970s.
Hauntingly beautiful songs like
“Close to You” and “We’ve Only
Just Begun” made Richard and
Karen Carpenter international
superstars. Soprano Rebecca
Robinson and pianist Mark
Heller are appearing at the
Gulbenkian Theatre with a
captivating show that charts the
meteoric rise to fame of the
brother and sister duo. The
show reveals the turbulent lives
that lay behind the glamour and
success, culminating in Karen’s
untimely passing in 1983 from Anorexia. This memorable and moving
performance pays tribute through song, story and footage. Intimate
piano and vocal arrangements showcase The Carpenters’ musical
legacy in all its poignant beauty.
7.30pm. Price: £12
Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NB
www.thegulbenkian.co.uk / 01227 769075
PETER PAN // 7 DEC- 1 JAN
Wicked Productions return to
Gravesend this Christmas with
the high flying Peter Pan. ‘Never
Never’ will your swash be more
buckled than when you see this
fabulous show. Starring JJ
Hamblett from Boy Band
UNION J as Peter Pan with firm
favourite Robert Pearce
returning to play the hilarious
pirate dame Mrs Smee, and Rob
Cummings back by popular
demand as Captain Hook.
Watch as Peter Pan, Wendy and
the children head for the second
star to the right and straight on ’til morning to beat the vicious Captain
Hook and provide a loving home to the Lost Boys. But ever lurking in
the water is the nasty croc, waiting to get the ‘upper hand’ of anyone
who dares come too close. With all the fabulous scenery, costumes,
special effects and laughter you have come to expect from Gravesend
Panto, Wicked Productions welcome you to set your spirits flying as
you join in the adventure of the child who never grew up!
Various times. Price: from £14
The Woodville, 15A Wrotham Road, Gravesend DA11 0PA
https://woodville.thebigideaonline.co.uk / 01474 337459
Following last year’s record breaking production of Aladdin, the Assembly
Hall Theatre and Martin Dodd for UK Productions proudly present
another spectacular Christmas pantomime. Once upon a time in a land
far away, a beautiful princess was born. Cursed by a wicked fairy, she
was destined to spend her life as the Sleeping Beauty, until awakened
by true love’s kiss... This magical pantomime promises to be jam packed
with smash-hit songs, stunning sets, spectacular costumes, and magical
special effects. Starring Claire Sweeney, Derek Moran and Quinn Patrick.
Various times. Price: from £24 (children from £15.50)
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk / 01892 530613
MAKE WILLOW CHRISTMAS
DECORATIONS // 8 DEC
Ditch the plastic mass-
produced Christmas
decorations – and make your
own at Bore Place. Angels,
stars or Christmas trees and a
wreath – use locally grown
willow and hedgerow
materials to make your own
decorations this year. Feel free
to bring your own greenery
and decorations for your
wreath if you wish, but all
materials will be provided. Children must be accompanied by a
responsible adult. Lunch is included (fresh bread and hearty soup). The
course is run by John Waller, Underwoodsman at Bore Place and owner
of the Green Wood Workshop.
10am & 3pm. Price: £45
Bore Place, Bore Place Road, Chiddingstone TN8 7AR
www.boreplace.org / 01732 463255
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