insideKENT Magazine Issue 135 - July 2023 | Page 19

EVENTS
© Ollie Dixon
JOUSTING AT HEVER CASTLE
15 - 16 JULY DISNEY ’ S FROZEN JR Gulbenkian Arts Centre , Canterbury ww . thegulbenkian . co . uk Time : 15th 7.30pm / 16th 3pm & 6pm | Price : £ 15
A story of true love and acceptance between sisters , Frozen expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between princesses Anna and Elsa .
When faced with danger , the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood . With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic , adventure , and plenty of humour , Frozen is sure to thaw even the coldest heart !
15 - 16 JULY HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DINOSAUR Betteshanger Country Park , Deal www . betteshanger-park . co . uk Time : 11am & 1pm | Price : from £ 12
Join RentaDinosaur for the thrilling How to Train Your Dinosaur show ! An interactive , educational experience for dinosaur lovers of all ages .
Learn intriguing facts , test your knowledge with dino questions and marvel at the dinosaur training demonstrations . Younger wranglers even get a chance to participate in the action ! After cleaning up some dino mess , end with the crowd-pleasing Floss with a Velociraptor dance . Don ' t miss this unforgettable adventure ! Your ticket includes a 40-minute dinosaur show plus a 40 minute meet and greet / Q & A .
15 - 16 , 22 - 23 , 29 - 30 JULY JOUSTING AT HEVER CASTLE Hever Castle & Gardens , Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 1pm | Price : Included with Admission
This summer the Knights of Royal England will be entertaining visitors with exhilarating displays of action , stunts , falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box . Battling it out in the saddle and on foot in one-to-one combat , the valiant knights will then compete for points to find this season ’ s ultimate champion .
Join Henry VIII , Anne Boleyn and the Knights of Royal England in the procession to the jousting arena . Bring a blanket or watch the joust in style from the medieval spectator stands . The spectator stands are available for a small cost (£ 2 per seat , payable on the day ) on a first-come , first-served basis . Then choose which knight to support and cheer them to glory . Keep up to date with the jousting leaderboard throughout the season .
19 - 22 JULY SHREK THE MUSICAL JR Hazlitt Theatre , Maidstone www . parkwoodtheatres . co . uk Time : Wednesday - Friday 6.30pm , Saturday 1pm & 5pm | Price : from £ 14
Start the summer holidays by bringing your little ogres to our swamp and join Shrek and his pal , Donkey , as they try to rescue the fair maiden , Princess Fiona , for Lord Farquaad . This hilarious family musical will delight audiences young and old with high energy dance routines and side-splitting comedy , and have you up and singing along to ' I ' m a Believer !' at the Swamp Karaoke Party Finale ! With slightly shorter running times this production is aimed at a family crowd .
19 - 20 JULY AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS Churchill Theatre , Bromley www . churchilltheatre . co . uk Time : Wednesday - Friday 7pm , Saturday 1pm & 5.30pm | Price : from £ 16
Based on the novel by Jules Verne and adapted and directed by Juliet Forster , this brand-new , fun and colourful comedy drama tells the story of Around The World In Eighty Days as you ' ve never seen it before .
A band of travelling performers embark on their most daring feat yet : to recreate the adventures of Phileas Fogg as he sets off on his race around the world . But this is a telling of two tales ; fact meets fiction as we learn the incredible true story of American journalist Nellie Bly , who emulated the character of Phileas in her record-breaking trip . Watch the drama and hilarity unfold , as two tales intertwine in a riotous romp around the globe . Best for ages 5 +, the show is 2 hours and 10 minutes including interval .
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