insideKENT Magazine Issue 144 - April 2024 | Page 18

ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
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23 - 27 APRIL THE DRIFTERS GIRL Churchill Theatre , Bromley www . trafalgartickets . com / churchilltheatre-bromley Time : 2.30pm , 7.30pm Price : From £ 35
Nominated for Best New Musical at the 2022 Olivier Awards and direct from the West End , The Drifters Girl will be stopping off at the Churchill Theatre on its UK and Ireland tour for a night of heartwarming storytelling , extraordinary music and talented performers . Enjoy The Drifters hits such as Saturday Night At The Movies and Stand By Me , and feel connected to the story of Faye Treadwell and her belief in this remarkable group .
23 - 27 APRIL THE WILLINGTON PLAYERS : WITNESS FOR THE PROSECUTION Hazlitt Theatre , Maidstone www . parkwoodtheatres . co . uk / hazlitttheatre Time : 3pm , 7.30pm Price : From £ 15
Following the tale of Leonard Vole after he is accused of murdering a rich widow , this suspenseful and incredibly gripping thriller is certainly not one to miss . Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as witness testimonies are made and shocking decisions follow . An acclaimed Agatha Christie murder mystery brought lovingly back to the theatre by the skilled Willington Players .
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24 APRIL ALL ABOUT TULIPS - WITH JO THOMPSON & IAN JAMES Walled Garden , Water Lane , Hawkhurst www . waterlane . net Time : 10.30am - 12.30pm Price : £ 55
Making the most of peak tulip season , Water Lane ’ s flower grower , Ian , and garden designer Jo Thompson will be hosting a morning session looking at all things tulips . Begin with a guided tour of the gardens before settling in the Pelargonium House to enjoy an informative talk . From growing tulips for cutting and unusual varieties to sourcing bulbs and planting them , this session aims to cover it all . Ticket includes light refreshments and a bunch of tulips to take home .
23-27 April
25 APRIL LOST IN MUSIC Orchard West , Dartford www . trafalgartickets . com / orchardtheatre-dartford Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 33.50
Transporting audiences to an arguably unbeatable era of music , the returned and bigger production of Lost In Music , joyfully celebrates 70 ’ s disco hits . Dance the night away to tunes of some of the largest names in pop history including Earth , Wind & Fire , Donna Summer and Sister Sledge , relishing the magical musical journey . A feel good show brought together by a showstopping live band , outstanding vocalists and dazzling cast .
28 APRIL BIG BAD WOLF INVESTIGATES FAIRY TALES The Think Tank , Hever Castle , Edenbridge www . heverfestival . co . uk Time : 2pm Price : £ 13.70
Hever Festival Theatre is back and ready for another summer season of festival fun featuring excellent performances , joyous musical tributes and more . This month , join author Catherine Cawthorne and the Big Bad Wolf in a workshop as they fact-check our favourite fairytales with science . Set to be utterly hilarious , this combination of story fun and STEM topics is perfect for those inquisitive learners . Catherine will be selling and signing her books at this event .
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