ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
11 JULY BILLY OCEAN Dreamland, Margate dreamland. co. uk Time: 5.30pm- 10.30pm Price: From £ 61
Dreamland is delighted to be welcoming to the stage the remarkably talented Billy Ocean as a part of its iconic Margate Summer Series. Joined by extra special guests, disco legends Sister Sledge and 70’ s icons Shalamar, Billy Ocean’ s pop and soul anthems remain as adored as ever. From tracks‘ Red Light Spells Danger’ and‘ Love Really Hurts Without You’ to hits such as‘ When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Goin’ and the Grammy award-winning‘ Caribbean Queen( No More Love On The Run)’, audiences are in for a treat.
12- 13 JULY PORT OF DOVER REGATTA Port of Dover, Dover portofdover. com Time: TBC Price: TBC
Get ready as beloved calendar event, the Port of Dover Regatta makes a triumphant return this summer for another unforgettable weekend of seaside celebrations. Transforming the waterfront of Europe’ s busiest ferry port for an action-packed, two-day extravaganza, the vibrant regatta will showcase a splendid lineup of activities, with lots of fun planned for all ages. From dazzling water displays to uplifting live entertainment, don’ t miss the chance to soak up the buzzing atmosphere throughout the July weekend. More event details are due to be announced soon.
25 JULY WESTWELL X KATHARINE GRAY CERAMICS FAMILY FORAGE PLATE WORKSHOP Westwell Wine Estate, Ashford westwellwines. com Time: 10.30am- 12.30pm Price: £ 30
Suitable for the whole family, this natureinspired workshop led by Kent-based artist Kate of Katharine Gray Ceramics is the perfect way to try your hand at a new skill this summer. Kate will guide you through the ceramic plate-making process using materials found around the beautiful Westwell vineyard and upon completion, will take the pieces away to fire and glaze so they are ready for you to enjoy. Refreshments and snacks, materials and postage is all included. Suitable for children aged five and over.
29 JULY- 2 AUGUST BAT OUT OF HELL Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury marlowetheatre. com Time: 2.30pm, 7.30pm Price: £ 18- £ 68
29- 31 AUGUST GREEN ROOM CONCERTS Tithe Barn, Court Lodge Farm, Lenham greenroomconcerts. com Time: Various Times Price: TBC
Get ready to rock‘ n’ roll like never before as the global phenomenon Bat Out of Hell returns to the iconic Marlowe Theatre stage this July. Based on the music of Meat Loaf and the book and lyrics of Jim Steinman, this thrilling showcase will feature an outstanding eight-piece live rock band and an epic cast who will bring their powerhouse vocals to many iconic Meat Loaf hits such as‘ I’ d Do Anything for Love( But I Won’ t Do That)’,’ Paradise by the Dashboard Light’ and of course‘ Bat Out of Hell’.
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Green Room Concerts are returning for another spectacular weekend of intimate, accessible and authentic musical performances this August. Kicking off the celebrations will be The Van Morrison Alumni Band followed by enjoyable Bach to Baby sessions for little ones and their grownups. A special first for 2025 will be a silent comedy triple bill from legendary silent film accompanist Neil Brand before Jay Rayner and his sextet bring more jazz-influenced chart hits of the 80s. Be sure to keep up to date as the Green Room’ s exciting festival finale is revealed!
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