EVENTS
5 MAY THE BEARD CONSPIRACY Macknade Food Hall , Faversham www . macknade . com Time : 6.30pm - 8.30pm | Price : Free
Playing live , this three-piece ensemble will be bringing a dazzling array of fast-paced tango , classical and klezmer with an eclectic blend of contemporary classics to the Food Village , as Macknade cooks up a storm and serves drinks from the bar until 9pm .
There ' s no need to book and parking is free - great news for the designated driver !
5 MAY MURDER 57 : MURDER MYSTERY EXPERIENCE Judds Folly Hotel , Faversham www . juddsfollyhotel . co . uk Time : 7pm | Price : from £ 55
Murder 57 creates fully interactive murder mystery breaks in venues across the UK . Their cunningly crafted plots will put your sleuthing skills to the ultimate test as you become wholly immersed in one of over 100 original and perplexingly deadly stories . With twisting tales and numerous shadowy suspects , you must keep your cool and piece together crucial clues to reveal the culprit ' s true identity … before somebody else loses theirs !
5 MAY THE FRIENDLY CORONATION PROM The Nave Canterbury Cathedral , Canterbury www . canterburycathedrallodge . org Time : 6pm | Price : Adults £ 21.50 , Children £ 11.50 ( incl . booking fee )
His Majesty the King has been royal patron of The Friends of Canterbury Cathedral since 2005 . Join us at Canterbury Cathedral for a joyous celebration of royal music in honour of King Charles ’ s coronation . After giving us a hugely successful Platinum Jubilee Prom in 2022 , the Central Band of the Royal British Legion will return to Canterbury Cathedral for a right royal celebration of regal music both classic and contemporary . This is a concert for all ages to enjoy – come ready to wave your flags and raise the roof in celebration of our new king !
6 - 7 MAY MICHAEL STARRING BEN Hazlitt Theatre , Maidstone www . parkwoodtheatres . co . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : from £ 28
Take a journey back in time to remember Michael Jackson – the man , the music and the magic .
Michael Starring Ben is a hit theatre production starring the UK ' s ultimate Michael Jackson tribute star , Ben Bowman . Not only does he look and sound like the King of Pop , but he ' s honed his routine so carefully that audiences truly believe they are watching Michael Jackson himself .
BEATRIZ MILHAZES : MARESIAS 27 MAY - 10 SEPTEMBER TURNER CONTEMPORARY
The show features a live band , dazzling costumes and the performer ' s iconic dance routines . It also showcases the greatest hits of Michael Jackson and also of The Jackson 5 including ‘ Beat It ’, ‘ Billie Jean ’, ‘ Thriller ’ and ‘ Man in the Mirror ’.
6 - 13 MAY GREATEST DAYS THE OFFICIAL TAKE THAT MUSICAL Churchill Theatre , Bromley www . churchilltheatre . co . uk Time : Various | Price : from £ 26
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of Take That ’ s first ever UK number 1 single ‘ Pray ’, Greatest Days , produced by Adam Kenwright and starring Kym Marsh alongside daughter Emilie Cunliffe , features more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love , loss and laughter from the award-winning writer Tim Firth ( Calendar Girls , Kinky Boots ). The musical follows a group of five best friends in the 1990s who are obsessed with their favourite boy band . The girls then reunite more than 20 years later with a plan to see their heartthrobs one last time in what could be the Greatest Day of their lives .
7 MAY PARTY AT THE PIAZZA Elwick Place , Ashford www . elwickplace . co . uk Time : 12pm - 4pm | Price : Free ( food & drink available to purchase )
Join Elwick Place , Ashford ’ s pinnacle entertainment destination , for a special coronation celebration !
There ’ ll be free craft activities for the kids , live music from Towers School ’ s acclaimed performance of Six ! The Musical ( Teen ), and local bands The Rec and Into the Rose Garden alongside food and drinks available to purchase from Elwick Place ’ s renowned Leo & Sage , Matches Sports Bar and Picturehouse .
There is also the chance to win a bumper Elwick Place prize in the best dressed king or queen competition !
7 MAY LITTLE SEEDLINGS CLUB : MAY WORKSHOP – SAVE THE HOUSE SPARROW WITH RSPB Dobbies , Ashford www . events . dobbies . com Time : 10.15am & 11.30am | Price : Free
This month ’ s Little Seedlings workshop is all about how we can do our bit to help save the house sparrow with RSPB . Find out about British garden birds and the UK Birds of Conservation Concern Red List , why the house sparrow is in danger , their diet and where they nest , and creating your own recycled carton bird feeder for the garden .
8 MAY THE FAVERSHAM FAMILY BIKE RIDE The Abbey School , Faversham www . eventbrite . co . uk Time : 10am | Price : £ 5 - £ 12
Organised by the Rotary Club of Faversham , with support from local business sponsors , this family bike ride is a wonderful way to get out , get some fresh air and make a difference . The route has been made easy - just 12.5 km , so all ages and abilities can enjoy it . You can join on your own , as a family , or with a group of friends .
This year , as part of the King ' s ‘ Big Help Out ’ campaign , we are encouraging cyclists to get sponsored and raise money for the Faversham Rotary Community Fund which will help local causes . So ... what are you waiting for ? Sign up and get ready for a great day cycling through the local area . The first 95 people to register will get a voucher for a free 30-minute massage at Kesson ' s Physiotherapy !
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