EVENTS
8 JULY LEEDS CASTLE CONCERT Leeds Castle , Broomfield www . leedscastleconcert . co . uk Time : 4pm | Price : General Ticket £ 59
Leeds Castle will once again play host to a spectacular open-air concert , bringing together world-class music and famous performers before a spectacular Spitfire flyover from the Aero Legends stable and fireworks finale . Set in Leeds Castle ' s spectacular location - widely reputed as the loveliest castle in the world - this iconic event is a highlight of the summer season . People in their thousands have attended the castle for over 40 years and have been entertained by this amazing open-air musical delight . Join us for an evening of fun with friends and family ; don ’ t forget to pack your picnic blankets and comfy shoes to dance the night away .
8 - 9 & 22 - 23 JULY BROGDALE CHERRY TRAIL AND PYO WEEKENDS Brogdale Collections , Faversham www . brogdalecollections . org Time : Various | Price : £ 5 - £ 20
Take the trail and sample the delights of the Kentish cherry at Brogdale this July - the peak of the cherry harvest season - with delicious cherries from the heart of the National Fruit Collection at Brogdale Collections .
With over 400 varieties of cherries to choose from , there are some intriguing histories , flavours , and delights to taste . Guided walking tours will be available all day with their expert and knowledgeable guides ( no self-guided walks allowed ). Dogs are strictly not allowed to enter the orchards at any time .
9 JULY SUGABABES Rochester Castle Concerts , Rochester www . rochestercastleconcerts . com Time : 3pm - 10pm | Price : £ 55
Sugababes became one of the most successful British girl bands of the 21st century with six number one singles , millions of global sales and multiple multiplatinum albums . Along the way they told one of the most spectacular stories of the modern pop era , but it all started with one song , three voices and a mysterious white label 7 ”. Fast forward two decades , the original line up of Mutya Buena , Keisha Buchanan and Siobhan Donaghy arrived back in full force and can be seen live on stage at Rochester Castle this July .
13 - 22 JULY 42ND STREET Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 7.30pm / Saturday & Sunday Matinees 2.30pm | Price : From £ 15
It ’ s big … it ’ s bright … it ’ s a brand-spanking new 42nd Street .
Fresh off the bus from small-town America , young and beautiful Peggy Sawyer arrives in New York City dreaming of her name in lights . She quickly catches the eye of a big-time director and lands a spot in the chorus line of Broadway ’ s newest show … and when the leading lady gets injured , Peggy gets her shot at stardom .
This brand-spanking new production of ‘ the original showbiz musical ’ stars Samantha Womack ( EastEnders , South Pacific ) as Dorothy Brock alongside Michael Praed ( Dynasty , The Sound Of Music ) as Julian Marsh , Faye Tozer ( Steps , Singin ’ In The Rain ) as
Maggie Jones , Les Dennis ( Addams Family , Hairspray ) as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden ( Anything Goes , The Book Of Mormon ) as Peggy Sawyer .
42nd Street is a larger-than-life , massively entertaining celebration of musicals and the irrepressible spirit of Broadway that ’ s guaranteed to lift anyone ’ s spirits . Don ’ t miss it !
14 - 16 JULY JAM ON THE MARSH Romney Marsh , Kent www . jamconcert . org
JAM on the Marsh celebrates its 10th anniversary with an array of outstanding international and local artists on the Romney Marsh , bringing music , theatre , art and poetry to light up the Kent coast . The festival will unfold in venues from the famous medieval churches and local gardens to steam railway carriages , bringing the arts to unexpected places , with a shuttle bus from Ashford International station available to take the audience to and from events .
15 JULY ABBA ’ S ANGELS The Alex , Faversham www . thealex . org . uk Time : 8pm | Price : £ 15
ABBA ’ s Angels are one of the UK ’ s premier ABBA tribute groups and have been established since 2000 . They have appeared on national TV on multiple occasions including BBC ’ s The One Show , SKY One and SKY News , been recommended in the Sun newspaper and appeared on the front cover of the Sunday Times Magazine . ABBA ’ s Angels have also supported the original BayCity Rollers , Rose Royce , The Troggs and Showaddywaddy .
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