ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
14 AUGUST SQUEEZE Dreamland, Margate dreamland. co. uk / event / squeeze Time: From 5.30pm Price: From £ 50.10
Marking their only performance in Kent for 2025, beloved British band Squeeze are preparing for a stellar headline show on the iconic Scenic Stage as part of Dreamland’ s popular Margate Summer Series. Joined by special guest and treasured artist Badly Drawn Boy, Squeeze, comprised of their newly formed lineup completed by Simon Hanson, Stephen Large, Steve Smith, Melvin Duffy, Sean Hurley and Owen Biddle, will light up the stage with their recognisable musicianship and top hits from across their discography.
23- 25 AUGUST CHALLOCK FLOWER FESTIVAL Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, Challock challock. org Time: 10am- 5pm Price: Free
Challock Flower Festival is once again inviting the local community and beyond to join their annual weekend of exceptional floral displays accompanied by an array of refreshments, ploughman’ s lunches and tempting homemade bakes, as well as live music, a grand raffle and a tombola. Held in the Church of St Cosmas and St Damian, which is known and loved for its beautiful murals, admission and parking for this event is free though donations to the church are greatly appreciated.
1- 6 SEPTEMBER THE PARTY GIRLS Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury marlowetheatre. com Time: 7.30pm, 2.30pm Price: £ 18- £ 57
The first touring production produced by the Marlowe Theatre and made in Kent, set to premiere at the iconic Canterbury theatre before heading off on a national tour, is the sensational production of The Party Girls. Following the incredible true story of the Mitford sisters, Amy Rosenthal’ s compelling new play explores the lives of a family riven by political extremism seen through the eyes of Jessica( Decca) Mitford as she battles to stay true to her beliefs while moving further away from the values of her once-beloved sisters.
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13 SEPTEMBER THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC The Granville Theatre, Ramsgate thegranvilletheatre. com Time: 7.30pm Price: From £ 34.65
It’ s time to say Thank You for the Music as the international smash-hit ABBA tribute show brings all the adored groups number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. Now in its 21st year, but with a brandnew lineup for 2025, this dazzling showcase combines the unmistakable harmonies and colourful costumes of the original group we know and love and features incredible tracks such as Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia and The Winner Takes It All- certain to have you dancing and singing the night away.
20 SEPTEMBER ALAN DAVIES: THINK AHEAD Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone atgtickets. com / venues / leas-cliff-hall Time: 7.30pm Price: From £ 34.90
Critically acclaimed stand-up comedian, actor, writer and TV personality, Alan Davies is set to tour the UK for the first time in 10 years this autumn, with Folkestone’ s iconic Leas Cliff making the lineup of venues. He thinks he’ s Marty McFly but he’ s older than Doc Brown. He spends more time in the pharmacy than the gym. Subject to relentless eye rolls from his kids. What is he? A late middle-aged standup on tour for the first time in a decade. Funnier than ever, he says.
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