insideKENT Magazine Issue 117 - January 2022 | Page 18

DISCOVERINGKENT
2022 : A YEAR OF DISCOVERY CONT .
KAT RONNEY ( ROSE ) AND ROSALIE CRAIG ( FAIRY ) IN HEX REHEARSALS AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE © Brinkhoff-Moegenburg
BLEAN NATIONAL NATURE RESERVE © Ray Lewis
THEATRE THE MARLOWE THEATRE , CANTERBURY
Situated right at the heart of historic Canterbury , the Marlowe has an exciting list of performances , events and activities in store for 2022 .
The Dresser 1 - 5 February
One of the most acclaimed dramas of modern theatre , The Dresser is inspired by memories of working as Donald Wolfit ’ s dresser as a young man . Ronald Harwood ’ s evocative , affectionate and hilarious portrait of backstage life comes to Canterbury . Starring Julian Clary and Matthew Kelly .
Singin ’ in the Rain 17 - 26 March
This critically-acclaimed West End smash hit is set to make a splash in Canterbury . High energy choreography and a sumptuous set design , prepared to be amazed .
marlowetheatre . com
National Theatre Live : HEX // Quarterhouse , Folkestone 17 March
A vividly original retelling of Sleeping Beauty ; a mythic , big-hearted new musical that goes beyond the waking kiss and it ’ s coming to Folkestone for one night in March .
creativefolkestone . org . uk / whatson / national-theatre-live-hex
KEY EVENTS
Queen ' s Platinum Jubilee 2 - 5 June
Kent residents have been asked to get involved to celebrate the Queen ' s Platinum Jubilee . They will join the world in lighting a ‘ chain of flames ’ with over 1,500 beacons being lit throughout the UK , Channel Islands , Isle of Man and UK Overseas Territories . The beacons are there to provide a lasting reminder of this unique and historic milestone in the history of the Queen ’ s reign . At 1pm on Saturday June 2 , town criers from across the county – and the country will call in the celebrations . As the sun sets , pipers and pipe bands are then being asked to play ‘ Diu Regnare ’ as a personal tribute to Her Majesty , followed by the lighting of the beacons .
royal . uk / platinumjubilee
FAMILY FUN
Medway Light Nights // Rochester 11 - 12 February
A free spectacular festival of light , will transform Rochester ’ s iconic buildings and spaces into works of art . Medway Council , in partnership with Emergency Exit Arts , has commissioned local , national and internationally renowned artists to work alongside our young people and communities to deliver an incredible event .
Icon Theatre is looking for volunteers who wish to take part , to find out more email naomi @ icontheatre . org . uk
Flying Scotsman // London Victoria to Canterbury 17 March
True British icon , The Flying Scotman will be returning to Kent this March . Making it ’ s journey from London to Canterbury . Since it ' s retirement in
1963 , The Flying Scotsman is making its longawaited return having been through a full refurbishment between 2006 and 2016 .
Book a seat to travel on the locomotive and experience a beautiful and iconic piece of British engineering . The journey begins at London Victoria at 8.45am on Thursday March 17 , arriving at Canterbury West by 12.20pm .
steamdreams . co . uk
Dinosaur World Live // Winter Gardens , Margate 25 - 26 May
A roarsome interactive show for all the family ; grab your compass and become the intrepid explorer across uncharted territories to discover the prehistoric world of dinosaurs . Meet a host of impressive creatures , including every child ’ s favourite flesheating giant , the Tyrannosaurus Rex , a Triceratops , Giraffatitan , Microraptor and Segnosaurus !
Suitable for ages 3 +. Runtime : 50 mins + Meet & Greet
dinosaurworldlive . com
Wilder Kent Safaris // Blean Spring 2022
Species in the UK are declining very quickly , which is why Kent Wildlife Trust is promoting wilding at some sites and enabling nature the time and space it needs to recover . European bison , Iron Age pigs and Exmoor ponies will be introduced at Blean in 2022 – bison lived on British land over 6,000 years ago but were driven out by hunting and habitat loss . The introduction of new life will breathe life back into the landscape , improving habitats and increasing biodiversity .
kentwildlifetrust . org . uk / safaris
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