ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY JANUARY 2025
FROM 4 JANUARY THE SOUTH COTTAGE 1935 Sissinghurst Castle Garden , Sissinghurst www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / sissinghurst-castle-garden Time : 11am - 3pm Price : Included with general admission
For the months of January and February , The South Cottage at Sissinghurst Castle Garden reopens for a new sensory experience that will immerse you in the sights , sounds and smells of a 1935 day in the life of poet and writer , Vita Sackville-West , and diplomat and author , Harold Nicolson . Explore the rooms and encounter different scents and nostalgic objects such as tobacco tins , playing cards and more while soundscapes of what life would have sounded like to Vita and Harold play overhead .
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UNTIL 9 FEBRUARY WINTER FAMILY GARDEN TRAIL AT EMMETTS GARDEN Emmetts Garden , Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / emmetts-garden Time : 10am - 4pm Price : £ 2 per trail sheet , normal admission applies
Running until 9 February , Sevenoaks ’ Emmetts Garden invites explorers of all ages to visit the idyllic Edwardian estate this season for a Winter Family Garden Trail . Start by collecting your trail sheet from the Visitor Centre before setting out into the gardens to uncover the beauty of nature . Wrapping up warm for the occasion , families will need to keep their eyes peeled for stops along the way in order to complete the trail and collect a prize .
© Rob Gouldon Photography
11 JANUARY TOTALLY TINA The Hazlitt Theatre , Maidstone www . parkwoodtheatres . co . uk / hazlitt-theatre Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 29.50
Arriving at The Hazlitt Theatre this January for one night only , Totally Tina features awardwinning Tina Turner tribute Justine Riddoch and her talented cast , promising a night of stellar hits , dazzling costumes and exceptional vocals . Certain to get you up off your seat and singing your heart out , look forward to hits such as ‘ River Deep - Mountain High ’, ‘ Simply the Best ’, ‘ What ’ s Love Got to Do With It ?’, ‘ I Don ’ t Wanna Lose You ’ and ‘ When the Heartache is Over ’.
© National Trust Images Jo Hatcher
11 JANUARY COUNTRY SUPERSTARS The Granville Theatre , Ramsgate www . countrysuperstars . co . uk Time : 7.30pm - 9.30pm Price : From £ 29.70
Simply unmissable for any country music fans , the world ’ s biggest country music tribute touring show - as seen in London ’ s West End ! - is set to arrive with an awardwinning cast to The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate this new year . Featuring lead impressionists Sarah Jayne and Andy Crust , the show is hosted by Sarah Jayne as Dolly Parton and also features spectacular impersonations of Patsy Cline , Johnny Cash , Kenny Rogers and so many more .
15 JANUARY ROYAL BALLET & OPERA : THE TALES OF HOFFMAN Quarterhouse , Folkestone www . creativefolkestone . org . uk Time : 6.45pm Price : £ 12 ( concession ), £ 14 ( standard )
The esteemed Royal Ballet & Opera proudly presents the unique production of The Tales of Hoffman . Blending the grace of ballet with the captivating drama of opera , the production will bring to life the hauntingly beautiful stories of the poet Hoffmann and his quest for love through an enchanting display of mesmerising visuals , striking choreography and powerful performances from the talented cast . This performance is recommended for 12 years and over .
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