NEWS
POPULAR MONTHLY MARKET AT WESTGATE HALL , CANTERBURY REOPENS
OCTOBER AT THE EM FORSTER THEATRE , TONBRIDGE SCHOOL
Following the reopening of the theatre in September , the team at the EM Forster Theatre have been delighted to welcome audiences back into the auditorium .
FILMS IN OCTOBER – ALL TICKETS £ 5
Sunday 4th October 2.30pm Goosebumps 2 : Haunted Halloween ( PG ): What happens when a prolific horror writer ’ s fictional monsters come to life ? It ’ s going to be a Halloween you ’ ll never forget . A scare-fest set to terrify the whole family !
The Westgate Hall team were thrilled to reopen the Hall ’ s doors to their friends and communities across Canterbury and its districts with their popular monthly market in September . Westgate Hall is a venue for everyone , where village meets city in a distinctive , adaptable community space full of heritage and heart , located in Canterbury ’ s vibrant centre . From celebrations and concerts , fairs and festivals , to conferences , meetings , group classes , and weddings , the space can be shaped for your plans , budget and enjoyment .
Westgate Hall CEO Clare Millett says : “ We ’ re so looking forward to welcoming visitors back to Westgate Hall . The last few months have been unprecedented for every person , community venue and business across Canterbury and its districts . Getting back to business as safely as possibly is crucial for all of us . Right now , we ’ re determined to be the same trusted and safe community venue we were before closing the Hall ’ s doors in March . We ’ re proud to be able to reawaken our city ’ s largest neutral event space and show how we have reimagined our venue so it can present diverse events , meetings and activities while respecting social distancing and taking every measure to minimise risks to health . Making sure everyone can enjoy themselves safely lies at the heart of what we ’ re doing and offering .”
WESTGATE HALL PROGRAMME OF EVENTS AUTUMN 2020
• Sat 3 Oct Canterbury Record Fair : Enhancing your vinyl and CD collection is easy at this popular fair , brought to you by UK Vinyl Vault , where you can safely browse and buy the best in music from every genre and era .
• Sat 10 Oct Canterbury Postcard and Collectors Fair : Buy and sell postcards , stamps , militaria , coins , cigarette cards , ephemera , antiques , toys , books and much more
• Sun 25 Oct Worth the Weight Vintage Market : Refresh your postlockdown wardrobe with wonderful vintage ware , packing as much as you can ( safely ) into a bag .
• Tue 27 Oct to Sat 31 Oct Canterbury Festival : Find that much-needed entertainment with comedy from Hal Cruttenden , live music performed by Gentlemen of a Few and creative family fun including Squashbox Theatre , Shakespearience and Professor Palmeroff ’ s Magic Show . Booking opens at 11am Monday 14 September .
• Sun 15 Nov Lou Lou ’ s Vintage Fair : Find some of the UK ’ s best vintage traders offering affordable vintage and retro clothing , homeware , jewellery , and collectibles from the 1920s to the 1980s .
For the full programme of autumn events , visit www . westgatehall . org .
Sat 10th October 7.00pm The Invisible Man ( 15 ): Trapped in a violent , controlling relationship with a wealthy and brilliant scientist , Cecilia Kass ( Elizabeth Moss ) escapes in the dead of night and disappears into hiding , aided by her sister , their childhood friend and his teenage daughter . But when Cecilia ’ s abusive ex commits suicide and leaves her a generous portion of his vast fortune , Cecilia suspects his death was a hoax . As a series of eerie coincidences turns lethal , threatening the lives of those she loves , Cecilia ’ s sanity begins to unravel as she desperately tries to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see .
Sun 18th October 2.30pm Onward 2.30pm ( U ): Set in a suburban fantasy world , Disney Pixar introduces two teenage elf brothers who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little magic left out there .
PERFORMANCES
Saturday 24th October 7.30pm May I Have a Moment ? Olivier Award nominee Sophie-Louise Dann presents an evening of sparkling musical entertainment . Celebrating the Great British Musical and revisiting some favourite characters that have earned her the reputation for being one of the West End ’ s favourite leading ladies .
With Simon Beck at the piano . Tickets £ 16 ( inc booking fee )
Box Office 01732 304241 Book online : www . emftheatre . com
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