ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
14 - 15 SEPTEMBER SALUTE TO THE ‘ 40S The Historic Dockyard Chatham , Chatham www . thedockyard . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : From £ 20
Joining the commemorations as The Historic Dockyard Chatham celebrates its 40th anniversary this year is the vintage festival , Salute to the ‘ 40s . Enjoy rhythmic performances to the top hits of the transformative era and a spectacular showcase of military and classic cars . Be transported back in time with enchanting reenactments of historical characters and take part in old-fashioned games and dance lessons before strolling through the market in Tinker ’ s Alley to discover unique treasures and souvenirs . Plenty of food and drink will also be on offer throughout the weekend .
17 - 21 SEPTEMBER NOW THAT ’ S WHAT I CALL A MUSICAL Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury www . marlowetheatre . com Time : 2.30pm , 7.30pm Price : £ 16 - £ 79.50
Don ’ t miss this fun-filled musical comedy bursting with nostalgia and dazzling choreography by Strictly Come Dancing ’ s Craig Revel Horwood as it takes to Canterbury ’ s Marlowe Theatre stage this September . Sing along to some of the greatest hits from the 80s including ‘ Gold ’, ‘ Girls Just Wanna Have Fun ’, ‘ Tainted Love ’, ‘ Sisters Are Doing It for Themselves ’ and many more , and soak up the outstanding talent from award-winning stars Nina Wadia and Melissa Jacques who will be joined by special guest and pop icon , Sinitta .
19 SEPTEMBER & 17 OCTOBER CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS WITH LUCY BERRIDGE Water Lane Walled Garden , Hawkhurst www . waterlane . net Time : 10am - 3.30pm Price : £ 125
Learn how to use modern calligraphy to create cards , gift tags or place names for your table with the talented Lucy Berridge . Modern Calligraphy takes the basics of copperplate calligraphy and transfers it into a more relaxed and contemporary way of handwriting that can be enjoyed by everyone . Designed for complete beginners or those wanting to brush up on their skills , this workshop will focus on basic strokes , the various equipment that can be used and writing names and phrases to practice newfound skills .
21 - 22 SEPTEMBER ART OF THE PANTILES FESTIVAL The Pantiles , Tunbridge Wells www . rtwas . org Time : Various Price : Free
Celebrating the artisanal nature and historical past of this top Kentish hotspot , in particular the Lower Walks and the Georgian Walkway , this brand-new free festival offers visitors the opportunity to learn and experience , art in all its forms including the ‘ Pantiles Artist of the Year ’ competition , alongside ceramics , sewing , poetry , jewellery , stained glass and more . There will also be interactive events for both children and adults alongside classical music , drama , artisan stalls , art talks and tours .
27 SEPTEMBER JON BODEN AND THE REMNANT KINGS Revelation , Ashford www . revelationashford . co . uk Time : 8pm Price : £ 22 ( advance ), £ 26 ( doors )
After a break from the stage to work on a brand-new album , Jon Boden and The Remnant Kings will be returning to the live stage with their unique folk sounds - promising the debut of new show-stopping tracks alongside the group ’ s favourite original songs . The band will continue to showcase their deep understanding of traditional music and feature the enormous talents of Sam Sweeney ( Bellowhead ), Rob Harbron ( Leveret ), Ben Nicholls ( Seth Lakeman Band ), Sally Hawkins ( Bellowhead ) and the vocals and pedal-steel guitar of singer-songwriter , M . G . Boulter . www . insidekent . co . uk • 17