EVENTS
21 MAY LULU - FOR THE RECORD Leas Cliff Hall , Folkestone www . atgtickets . com Time : 7.30pm Price : From £ 40.65 + Booking Fee
Lulu has made music and memories with the greatest of all time . Elton John wrote songs with her , Bowie produced and recorded with her , McCartney duetted with her and one of the Bee Gees married her . Join Lulu as she shares , for the first time , many untold stories , her memories and experiences with the greats – and enjoy with her the music that has been her constant companion . It ’ s a story that has to be told and provides a once-in-a-lifetime insight into some of the world ’ s musical legends .
24 - 27 MAY THE CALENDAR GIRLS The Arden Theatre , Faversham www . ardentheatre . org . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : From £ 8
When Annie ’ s husband John dies of leukaemia , she and her long-standing best friend Chris resolve to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room . With varying levels of encouragement , they persuade four friends and fellow members of the Women ’ s Institute ( W . I .) to pose nude with them for an ‘ alternative ’ calendar . They are assisted by a hospital porter and amateur photographer , Lawrence , who looked after John in his final days . This is much to the horror of their local W . I . chairperson , Marie . The success of the calendar goes beyond their wildest dreams and they have soon raised the money needed and much more .
Tim Firth ’ s hilarious play is based on the true story of 11 W . I . members who famously posed nude for a calendar to raise money for the Leukaemia Research Fund in 1999 .
24 MAY - 3 JUNE CHARLIE & THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 7pm , matinees 2pm | Price : £ 15 - £ 75
Roald Dahl ’ s devilishly delicious tale of young golden ticket winner Charlie Bucket and wild confectionary wizard Willy Wonka will take you to a world of ‘ Pure Imagination ’.
When Charlie wins a golden ticket to the weird and wonderful Wonka Chocolate Factory , it ’ s a chance of a lifetime to feast on the sweets they ’ ve always dreamed of . But beyond the gates astonishment awaits , as down the sugary corridors and amongst the incredible and edible delights , the five lucky winners discover not everything is as sweet as it seems .
This dazzling reinvention of the successful West End and Broadway musical transports the show to mouthwatering new heights . With music and lyrics by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman ( Hairspray ), take a journey choc-full of fantastical treats to dazzle your senses for this family adventure more satisfying than a Whipple- Scrumptious Fudge Mallow Delight .
Don ’ t miss out , grab your GOLDEN ticket now !
26 MAY FUNNY RABBIT COMEDY CLUB : DANNY POSTHILL AND JOE SUTHERLAND The Gubenkian , Canterbury www . thegulbenkian . co . uk Time : 8pm | Price : £ 7
Danny Posthill is a comedy impressionist and his versatile act caters for all walks of life , with unbeatable stand up and a string of impressions such as Alan Carr , Michael McIntyre , Sarah Millican and former president Donald Trump , alongside all the other topical political characters of today .
27 MAY RECESSLAND Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 1pm - 11pm Price : From £ 35 + Booking Fee
An epic , never-seen-before , whole park takeover – Recessland will see DJs , rides and a roller disco combine in this 18 + all day event to celebrate Recess ’ s 100th party .
27 - 28 MAY THE KENT GARDEN SHOW 2023 Kent Showground , Maidstone www . visitmaidstone . com Time : 9am - 5pm Price : Adult £ 12 , Seniors £ 10 , U16s Free
The Kent Garden Show will feature around 300 exhibitors with a wide variety of goods on display and on sale plus floral marquees with stunning floral displays and medal winners from Chelsea . Jacqueline Aviolet will also be in attendance all weekend to give answers to your gardening questions .
27 - 29 MAY WWII WEEKEND Dover Castle , Dover www . english-heritage . org . uk Time : 10am - 4pm | Price : See website
Embrace the atmosphere and action of the 1940s as Dover Castle ’ s celebrated WWII Weekend returns for another bank holiday spectacular .
Witness a tense , action-packed battle between the allied and German forces featuring striking pyrotechnics and real-life vintage army vehicles . Experience life on the Home Front and get a victory roll hairdo at the 1940 ’ s beauty parlour , or relive the blitz spirit while you set the kids off to play at hands on activities including the sergeant ' s infamous assault course .
27 - 29 MAY SEE PEPPA PIG Spa Valley Railway , Tunbridge Wells www . spavalleyrailway . co . uk
Time : Departing Tunbridge Wells West at 10.30am , 12pm , 1.30pm and 3pm | Price : Adult £ 13 , Senior £ 12 , Child ( 2-15yrs ) £ 6 , Family ( 2 Ad & 2 Ch ) £ 32
Take a steam train ride from Tunbridge Wells West travelling to Groombridge where you can alight to see children ’ s favourite Peppa Pig as the steam locomotive changes ends of the train - don ' t forget your cameras !
27 MAY - 29 MAY THE QUEEN ’ S JOUST Leeds Castle , Broomfield www . leeds-castle . com Time : 10am - 6pm Price : Included With Admission
Join Leeds Castle for a bank holiday of exhilarating displays of combat and action , elegant and unusual equestrian , and medieval living and feasting .
Gasp at the first crash of lances , cheer as your favourite knight gallops past , and watch as England and France not only battle for the coveted cup , but more importantly , for the honour and attention of the queen . As in English jousting history , no matter if you win the joust , if the queen doesn ’ t deem you as the worthy winner , she ’ ll choose someone else . A knight ’ s armour and demeanour may just win them her hand … it ’ s not all based on skill and combat .
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