ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
21 OCTOBER LEGENDS OF THE DANCE FLOOR : FEATURING BRENDAN , PASHA , JAMES , VINCENT & IAN Churchill Theatre , Bromley www . trafalgartickets . com / churchilltheatre-bromley Time : 2.30pm , 7.30pm Price : £ 50.50 - £ 60.50
Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole , James Jordan , Pasha Kovalev , Vincent Simone and Ian Waite are set to head to Bromley ’ s Churchill Theatre to perform their spectacular new show - the first time these performers have ever joined forces for a one-of-a-kind tour . In this nostalgic showcase of Latin , ballroom , tango , rumba and more , these dance stars will be joined by an incredible supporting cast as they take audiences on a glittering journey through their illustrious careers .
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26 - 31 OCTOBER MARGATE FESTIVAL OF DESIGN Various Venues Across Margate www . margatefestivalofdesign . com Time : Various Price : TBC
Produced by The Margate School , an independent art school founded on the principle that creativity , in all its forms , must connect with and benefit society and nature , Margate Festival of Design is an annual festival of talks , workshops and exhibitions that invites you to explore inspiring design projects and innovations that can help create a better future for people and the planet in Margate , Thanet and beyond . At this year ’ s festival , leaders and guests will be proudly celebrating inclusive and accessible design , championing how good design must connect with everyone .
26 OCTOBER - 3 NOVEMBER HALLOWEEN HALF TERM AT DOVER CASTLE Dover Castle , Dover www . english-heritage . org . uk / visit / places / dover-castle Time : 10am - 4pm Price : Included with general admission
Heritage landmark Dover Castle is inviting families of all ages to their historic grounds for a ghoulishly good day out at the castle this half term . Set off on a themed trail , following the quest to solve creepy clues , before gathering around to listen to spooky stories . This event is free for English Heritage members or be sure to book online for guaranteed entry and 15 % off the standard ticket price .
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27 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN MAGIC AT LULLINGSTONE CASTLE & THE WORLD GARDEN Lullingstone Castle & The World Garden , Eynsford www . lullingstonecastle . co . uk Time : 11am - 6pm Price : £ 12.50 adult , under 16s go free
On their last day of open season , join Lullingstone in celebrating all-things Halloween magic . Perfect for the whole family , the day will offer pumpkin carving , a brand-new pumpkin trail , spooky garden tours and more . Expert Tom will give garden tours at 1pm and a dusk tour at 5pm , where you can learn about the origins of pumpkins , colours and varieties and spot the hidden Halloween tricks . There will be an additional £ 3 cash donation for pumpkin carving .
28 OCTOBER MIKE OLDFIELD ’ S TUBULAR BELLS LIVE IN CONCERT Orchard West Theatre , Dartford www . trafalgartickets . com / orchard-theatredartford Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 27.50 - £ 61
Tubular Bells is perhaps best known as the soundtrack of horror classic , The Exorcist . Stopping off at Dartford , the Tubular Bells UK autumn tour and extended 50th anniversary celebrations will feature an expansive live group , conducted and arranged by Oldfield ’ s long-term collaborator Robin Smith , which will see the iconic Tubular Bells performed in full , as well as other works by Mike Oldfield including Moonlight Shadow , Summit Day , Family Man and Ommadawn .
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