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KENT ’ S NEWEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE ANNOUNCES FIRST SEASON ’ S PROGRAMME
THE RENOWNED BBC BIG BAND JAZZ LEGENDS RONNIE SCOTT ’ S ALL STARS AND TV QUIZZER- CUM-COMEDIAN PAUL SINHA ARE AMONG THE ARTISTS WHO WILL BE PERFORMING IN THE FIRST SEASON OF EVENTS AT KENT ’ S NEWEST PERFORMING ARTS VENUE .
Hemsted Park – a collection of performing arts spaces at the world-renowned Benenden School , just outside Cranbrook – has unveiled the initial shows from its debut season , with a promise of more announcements to follow .
Completing the initial line-up of performers are improvisor extraordinaire Harry the Piano , lighthearted violin quartet Stringfever and the London Film Music Orchestra performing the music of Hans Zimmer and John Williams .
These events run between 25 March and 25 June and the Box Office is now open at www . hemstedpark . com .
Based at the beautiful 250-acre Benenden School site , Hemsted Park ’ s performance spaces principally comprise the stunning new Centenary Hall , which has established one of the foremost concert halls in the South East of England . Designed by the multi-award-winning Kent-based Guy Hollaway Architects , the 800-seater hall offers state-of-the-art acoustics and gives audiences a truly impressive performance experience .
Other spaces include the separate beautiful purposebuilt theatre and the historic parkland that Hemsted Park is proud to call its home .
Since the opening of the Centenary Hall enabled the school to start welcoming the public to its wonderful spaces , it has already enjoyed hosting the likes of the English National Opera , the Philharmonia
Orchestra , the Len Phillips Swing Orchestra and professional touring company Chapterhouse , all to strong audience acclaim .
Len Phillips ’ bandleader Joe Pettitt said after their performances in December : “ What an amazing room – this is just great , the whole setup is lovely and the sound quality in that room works a treat , it ’ s just a brilliant room to play in .”
More details and booking at www . hemstedpark . com .
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HEMSTED PARK ( ALL IN CENTENARY HALL )
Tribute to Hans Zimmer & John Williams by Moonlight Saturday 25 March , 3pm and 6.15pm Experience cinema ' s most iconic music performed by The London Film Music Chamber Orchestra in a moon-lit setting . Tickets £ 20 - £ 40 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
Ronnie Scott ' s All Stars Present The Ronnie Scott ' s Story Saturday 22 April , 7.30pm Direct from London ’ s world-famous jazz club and combining world class live jazz , narration and rare archive photos and video footage , The Ronnie Scott ’ s All Stars , led by the club ’ s musical director , celebrates The Ronnie Scott ’ s Story . Tickets £ 18 - £ 28 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
Comedy – Paul Sinha Saturday 29 April , 7.30pm A trained medical doctor who is perhaps best known as the Sinnerman on the hugely popular ITV quiz show The Chase , Paul is also an award-winning comedian . Tickets £ 25 - £ 28 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
Harry the Piano Friday 26 May , 7pm Lauded by Classic FM as ‘ one of the world ’ s great improvisers ’, Harry ' s extraordinary talent has taken him worldwide with solo cabaret shows in the Royal Albert Hall , the Moulin Rouge … and now Benenden ’ s Hemsted Park ! Tickets £ 16 - £ 25 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
Stringfever — Live in Concert Saturday 3 June , 7.30pm A little bit classical , a little bit rock and roll , humorous and a whole lot entertaining ! Electric strings and beatbox - classy musicianship , comedy timing and a contemporary sound . Tickets £ 18 - £ 28 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
The BBC Big Band : Featuring Claire Martin The Swing Legends & Big Band Divas Sunday 25 June , 7pm The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by multi-award-winning vocalist Claire Martin for an evening of world-class music inspired by the great swing bands and legendary jazz vocalists of the 20th century . Tickets £ 22 - £ 33 from www . hemstedpark . com / events
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