ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
15- 17 AUGUST DINOSAUR WORLD LIVE The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury marlowetheatre. com Time: 11am, 2pm & 4.30pm Price: £ 16- £ 28
Direct from London’ s West End, the Olivier award-winning production of Dinosaur World Live is getting ready to head to Canterbury’ s Marlowe Theatre all over again as it returns with another incredible showcase. Audiences will need to grab their compass as they join the explorers across uncharted territories to discover a pre-historic world of astonishing dinosaurs. Meet a host of impressive creatures such as the Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, Giraffatitan, Microraptor and Segnosaurus! Recommended for ages three and over.
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17 AUGUST OUTDOOR CINEMA: WICKED SING-A-LONG Cobham Hall, Gravesend adventurecinema. co. uk Time: Gates open from 6pm Price: From £ 17.37( adult), from £ 10.65( under 12s)
What better way to watch this worldfamous cinematic adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical Wicked than under the stars amongst the beautiful grounds of Cobham Hall. From the moment the gates open, audiences will enjoy a specially curated soundtrack before then settling down to watch and sing along to the movie as it’ s played on the impressive open-air screen. Choose from various ticket options of bringing your own picnic blanket and chair or reserving a premium deckchair seat. Add-ons include cosy blankets, snack treat bags and programmes.
31 AUGUST CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY: ROMEO AND JULIET Hemsted Park, Benenden chapterhouse. org Time: 5pm Price: £ 22( adult), £ 15.40( child)
The Chapterhouse Theatre Company, known for their critically acclaimed UK and international outdoor theatre shows, will be taking on the renowned William Shakespeare play, Romeo and Juliet. Bringing it to life in a timeless and authentic style, all in the scenic setting of Hempsted Park, audiences are sure to be enthralled by this outstanding production.
When Romeo and Juliet fall suddenly and desperately in love despite their family’ s enmity, the tragedy that follows threatens to destroy everything in its wake …
21 SEPTEMBER HOSPICE RUN 2025 Lower Common Cricket Ground, Tunbridge Wells hospiceintheweald. org. uk Time: 8am- 12.30pm Price: From £ 5
30 SEPTEMBER- 4 OCTOBER FAWLTY TOWERS THE PLAY Churchill Theatre, Bromley trafalgartickets. com / churchill-theatrebromley Time: 7.30pm Price: £ 32- £ 62
Registration is now open for the 19th year of Hospice in the Weald’ s fundraising run. One of the best closed road routes in the South East, choose to take on the challenge of a half marathon, the 5k or 10k routes, or join the family fun run where children are encouraged to dress as their favourite hero and dodge the water around the course. All entry fees and fundraising go directly to supporting Hospice in the Weald end of life care in Kent and East Sussex.
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Almost 50 years since it first appeared on our TV screens, the acclaimed British sitcom Fawlty Towers is now a brand-new stage play adapted by John Cleese and directed by Caroline Jay Ranger. Arriving from a sellout West End season, this hilarious production stars all your favourite characters: Basil, Sybil, Major and Polly, and spectacularly, with a stellar cast and expert production team, brings to life the very best moments from the show’ s unforgettable 12 episodes.
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