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COMING SOON
4 - 6 MAY WEALD OF KENT COUNTRY CRAFT SHOW Penshurst Place , Tonbridge www . thecraftshows . co . uk / wealdofkent2024 / Time : 10am - 5pm Price : £ 10 per adult
Set within the beautiful surroundings of Penshurst Place & Gardens , the renowned Weald of Kent Country Show returns for more artisan shopping , children ’ s activities and tasty bites ; a lovely way to spend the May bank holiday . Explore over 150 independent stall holders showcasing handmade crafts , homeware and clothing and enjoy family entertainment such as fairground rides and a free-flying falconry display . Children go free at this event .
16 - 19 MAY C R A F T I N F O C U S : C O N T E M P O R A R Y C R A F T F A I R Hever Castle , nr Edenbridge www . craftinfocus . com Time : 9.30am - 5.30pm Daily Price : Included with general garden admission
Featuring over 140 talented exhibitors , this renowned event showcases unique works in glass , ceramics , textiles , woodwork , jewellery and more . Craft In Focus emphasises quality by featuring UK designer-makers known for individuality and high standards of craftsmanship , providing insights into the skills involved through live demonstrations . Also enjoy great live music and food options all set against the picturesque backdrop of Hever Castle .
25 MAY - 1 SEPTEMBER ED CLARK Turner Contemporary , Margate www . turnercontemporary . org Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Free Entry
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Look forward to visiting the new exhibition at Turner Contemporary this summer as they present the first institutional exhibition outside of the United States devoted to Ed Clark , an incredible artist who schooled at the Art Institute of Chicago and Académie de la Grande Chaumière in Paris . The exhibition will feature over 20 paintings and paper works of Ed ’ s creations , all inspired by his travels around the world - many of which have never been outside of the US .
22 - 25 MAY THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 10.30 , 2pm , 7pm Price : From £ 16
A touching tale and true reminder of the power of friendship and the importance of kindness . Told from the child ’ s perspective , this unique production based on the book by Onjali Q . Raúf cleverly combines hilarious moments with heartwarming experiences . After learning that new boy Ahmet has fled his own war-torn country , his classmates come up with a magnificent plan to reunite Ahmet with his family , embarking on a new adventure with an unexpected twist along the way .
23 MAY ONE NIGHT IN DUBLIN Fairfield Halls , Croydon www . fairfield . co . uk Time : 7.30pm Price : From £ 28.75
ACROSS THE BORDER !
A feel-good celebration of Irish music will be arriving to the heart of Croydon at the Fairfield Halls this May . The production will be performed live by award-winning group The Wild Murphys , headed by lead singer Middi Murphy , and features a six-piece band and authentic Irish dancers . Join the fun at ‘ Murphy ’ s Bar ’ and look forward to covers of your favourite singalong tracks including artists The Dubliners , Van Morrison and lots more . A must see for all lovers of Irish music ! www . insidekent . co . uk • 21