ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
20 JULY THE MOST WUTHERING HEIGHTS DAY EVER Folkestone Harbour Arm, Folkestone folkestoneharbourarm. co. uk Time: 12pm- 6pm Price: Free
A simply joyous spectacle not to be missed, The Most Wuthering Heights Day Ever will once again light up Folkestone’ s vibrant harbour for its fifth year of Kate Bushinspired celebrations.
An event that was inspired by performance collective Shambush’ s The Ultimate Kate Bush Experience, which took place in Brighton in 2013 and has now blossomed into an annual extravaganza beloved by all, this growing occasion invites all ages to don their very best red outfits and try their hand at the classic choreography for a celebration like no other.
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23- 24 JULY SHOWDOWN GlassBox Theatre, Gillingham glassboxtheatre. com Time: 6.30pm, 1pm Price: From £ 5
Brought to the stage by Vicki Dela Amedume and Athena Kugblenu, with music from Afrikan Boy, this unique and vivid spectacle follows the lives of six acrobats in a fight to become‘ the new face of circus’ in a satirical show that combines jaw-dropping circus stunts with razor-sharp humour. Cleverly highlighting our obsession with winning and inviting audiences to vote for their favourite acts, each round will dive deeper into the contestants’ drive to succeed, while chaos and surprises keep everyone on their toes.
26 JULY MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING AND MACBETH Tonbridge Castle, Tonbridge tonbridgecastle. org Time: From 7pm Price: From £ 14
Incredible theatre group Four Forty Theatre, known for their playful productions and infectious humour, are heading to the grounds of Tonbridge Castle for a raucous retelling of Much Ado About Nothing and Macbeth- The Comedy!. Both performed in one night by only four actors for approximately 40 minutes each and capturing the essence of Shakespeare’ s masterpieces with a twist, audiences can expect a one-of-a-kind evening that promises a whole lot of laughter.
© Dan Martin
26- 27 JULY ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR Kent Event Centre, Detling lovefairs. com Time: 8.30am- 4.30pm( Sat), 10am- 3.30pm( Sun) Price: From £ 5( under 16s free)
A must-visit for any avid upcyclers or antiques collectors on the hunt for new treasures, the Antiques & Vintage Fair held at the popular Kent Event Centre boasts hundreds of stalls fully stocked with wonderful collections of unique trinkets, vintage furniture, jewellery, ceramics and clothing across both the indoor and outdoor stalls. Be sure to make a pitstop at one of the many food and refreshment popups throughout the grounds and enjoy complimentary parking on site.
© Rebecca Douglas Photography
31 JULY & 21 AUGUST FALCONRY SHOW ON THE LAWN Belmont House & Gardens, Faversham belmont-house. org Time: 12.30pm, 2.30pm Price: Included with general admission
From watching Hopper the vulture soar above the parkland and delving into the depths of the intelligent Caracaras from the Falkland Islands to experiencing the high speeds of a falcon swooping by your side and meeting wonderful burrowing owls, audiences are in for a treat as The Kent Falconry Centre prepares for a marvellous showcase of various birds of prey on the front lawn of Belmont House. Gardens open from 10am and self-guided house tours will also be available between 1pm and 3.30pm.
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