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TOTALLY TINA !
CALLING ALL COFFEE LOVERS –
WIN A BUNDLE OF KENT COFFEE FESTIVAL GOODIES !
28 AUGUST TOTALLY TINA ! Hazlitt Theatre , Maidstone www . parkwoodtheatres . co . uk / hazlitt-theatre Time : 7.30 | Price : £ 25.50
Come shake a tail feather with the UK ’ s original , award-winning Tina Turner tribute …. aka Justine Riddoch and her talented cast .
When Tina burst onto the scene , she won the hearts of music fans from the outset , creating a fearsome reputation for her live performances – and those never-ending legs ! Supported by her super-talented band and dazzling dancing girls in sequins , feathers and diamonds , Justine is the ULTIMATE Tina ( a National Tribute Awards winner since 2013 ). She ’ s got the looks , she ’ s got the moves , she ' s got the legs , but most of all , she ’ s got THE voice .
Featuring classic hits including “ Jumping Jack Flash ”, “ Honky Tonky Woman ”, “ Get Back ”, “ It ’ s Only Rock and Roll ”, “ The Bitch is Back ”, “ Simply The Best ”, “ Proud Mary ”, “ Nutbush City Limits ” and “ Private Dancer ”; join an army of loyal fans for a truly authentic , fun-packed musical spectacular !
28 - 29 AUGUST KENT COFFEE FESTIVAL Gulbenkian , Canterbury www . kentcoffeefestival . co . uk Price : from £ 6
Celebrate all things coffee ! From speciality roasters to innovative technology , hear from experts , explore tasty new blends and single origins , and sample some absolute coffee culture delights including a dedicated espresso martini bar !
Whether you are a coffee fanatic , barista , own a shop or just want to enjoy , come and indulge in the Kent coffee scene that will be spread throughout the beautiful Gulbenkian at the University of Kent at the bOing ! Festival .
31 AUGUST ROCKY HORROR SHOW The Orchard Theatre , Dartford orchardtheatre . co . uk Time : 6pm / 7.30pm / 9pm Price : from £ 29
Ready to thrill you with fun and naughty moments , Richard O ’ Brien ’ s legendary rock ‘ n ’ roll musical , The Rocky Horror Show returns to Dartford as part of a sell-out worldwide tour , having been seen by over 30 million theatregoers .
Directed by Christopher Luscombe and featuring timeless classics , including “ Sweet Transvestite ”, “ Damn it Janet ”, and of course , the pelvicthrusting “ Time Warp ”.
The Rocky Horror Show is the story of two squeaky clean college kids – Brad and his fiancée Janet . When by a twist of fate , their car breaks down outside a creepy mansion whilst on their way to visit their former college professor , they meet the charismatic Dr Frank ’ n ’ Furter . It is an adventure they ’ ll never forget , filled with fun , frolics , frocks , and frivolity
ACROSS THE BORDER :
THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER WOODS OF WONDER / DINO DETECTIVE TRAILS / FUNDAY FRIDAYS Borde Hill Garden , West Sussex www . bordehill . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Adult £ 9.95 / child £ 6.70 / group £ 7.95pp / members free . Woods of Wonder and Dino Detective Trails : £ 3 per trail , plus admission . Funday Friday Activities : £ 5 per child plus admission .
3-8 year olds can explore the Woods of Wonder trail when they join Warren the Flower Fairy on a magical adventure in Warren Wood within the garden . They ’ ll travel to imaginary lands and meet otherworldly creatures , on the way discovering that trees can hear , flowers can talk and strange hidden beings watch your every move . Nothing is what it seems !
Meanwhile , older children aged 9-12 years can race around the lakes in the parkland following the Dino Detective Trail . They ’ ll find out if they have what it takes to become a junior palaeontologist and they ’ ll crack difficult codes as they go , discovering fascinating dinosaur facts and aiming to win a badge of honour .
Brand new ‘ Funday Fridays ’ throughout the summer also bring a series of pre-bookable activities from circus skills to bubbleology !
To celebrate the launch of the first Kent Coffee Festival – a fun family day out at the Gulbenkian theatre , University of Kent , Canterbury on Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th August – we ’ re bringing you the ultimate coffee lovers ’ giveaway !
The Kent Coffee Festival Prize includes the following coffee goodies from festival exhibitors and sponsors :
• Four Kent Coffee Festival adult tickets with complimentary espresso martinis
• A Latte Art class for four people at Garage Coffee ’ s Roastery in Canterbury
• A kilo of coffee beans from Smiths London
• An AeroPress and a bag of beans from Bean Smitten
• A 250ml bottle of masala chai and chocolate chai infusions from Henry & Joes
• Four 250g bags of coffee from Curve Roasters
• A Corban Coffee mug and four 250g assortment of single origin coffees
• An Oatly goodie bag of merchandise and products
• A water filter jug and 6 months of filters from BWT
• A Simply Ice Cream branded freezer bag with four pots of ice cream pots and two branded bowls .
For your chance to win visit www . insidekentmagazine . co . uk / win .
Double your chances by entering via the competition post on the @ insidekent Instagram page . Competition closes Monday 23rd August 2021 , T & Cs apply see website for details .
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