ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY
COMING SOON
1 - 4 AUGUST CHICKENSTOCK FESTIVAL Pett Road , Stockbury www . chickenstockfestival . co . uk Time : 12pm - 11.30pm Price : From £ 30
Offering fun for the whole family ( and dogs too !), Chickenstock is a four-day music festival that also features magic shows , circus skills , morning yoga , storytellers , workshops and more . Enjoy tipples from local producers , taste eats from the many varied food stalls and prepare for a brilliant music showcase as this year ’ s headline acts of original bands include Electric Swing Circus , Town of Cats and Rob Heron & the Tea Pad Orchestra . Accessible facilities , camping and glamping options will also be available .
3 - 4 AUGUST SUPERCAR WEEKEND Hever Castle , nr Edenbridge www . hevercastle . co . uk Time : 10.30am - 6pm Price : Included with general admission
Head to heritage landmark Hever Castle this August for their esteemed Supercar Weekend , organised by car show , Challenge the Road . All against the backdrop of the enchanting castle and grounds , a whole host of top supercars will be arriving on the forecourt each with their own stories to tell . The car displays will not be on site all day so be sure to arrive early to avoid disappointment . Keep an eye out as the full programme is announced soon .
6 AUGUST WILD CLASSROOM FAMILY COOKING WORKSHOP Belmont House and Gardens , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 1.30pm Price : £ 70 ( includes two adults and two children )
Embrace the outdoors this summer and join Belmont House for a wild cooking session - using a variety of techniques of cooking over fire and fresh produce from the Kitchen Garden to create various seasonal dishes . On arrival , you will be taken to the kitchen garden to collect your produce for the day , while also having the opportunity to view the garden itself and meet members of the Belmont gardening team .
10 AUGUST BRENTWOOD MAC Garlinge Theatre , Canterbury www . ticketsource . co . uk / whats-on / Canterbury / the-garlinge-theatre Time : 7.45pm Price : £ 19
Plan a visit to the brand-new all vegan theatre , Garlinge , which has recently been lovingly restored to bring the community an exciting calendar of events , as they hold a special tribute to the outstanding music of Fleetwood Mac . Performed by dedicated ensemble Brentwood Mac and bringing the timeless music of the iconic group to life , expect to hear music from all eras of the band ’ s career , from their early days to their iconic hits and solo endeavours .
11 AUGUST TOP SECRET - THE MAGIC OF SCIENCE The Malthouse Theatre , Canterbury www . malthousetheatre . co . uk Time : 2.30pm Price : From £ 11.25
Combining magical mystery and the fascinating facts of science , this educational , interactive and inspiring production will see Canterbury ’ s Malthouse Theatre stage be transformed into a real-life laboratory and promises fun for the whole family . Join the Top Secret scientists as they test-out weird and wonderful experiments , share mysterious secrets and excite budding scientists or magicians . A unique event suitable for all ages with family ticket packages available . www . insidekent . co . uk • 21