ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY AUGUST 2025
VARIOUS DATES UNTIL 17 AUGUST CHANGELING THEATRE’ S TWELFTH NIGHT Various venues across Kent changeling-theatre. com Time: Various Price: From £ 15
Renowned outdoor touring theatre company Changeling Theatre presents gripping play Twelfth Night for its annual outdoor tour this summer. A story of love, relationships and mistaken identity, this bittersweet romantic comedy where no-one is quite who they seem promises to be a highly entertaining show, with outstanding talent from the wonderfully versatile cast, amazing new music and directed by Rob Forknall. With their August venues including the likes of Scotney Castle, Smallhythe Place and Tithe Barn, audiences are spoilt for choice.
2- 30 AUGUST ANNE BOLEYN: THE MUSICAL Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge hevercastle. co. uk Time: 7.30pm Price: From £ 50.95
Produced by Historalia Productions, Anne Boleyn the Musical is set to make its muchanticipated debut this August at Anne Boleyn’ s childhood home, Hever Castle. Set in a specially constructed 1,800-seat outdoor auditorium on the grounds, the musical will tell the captivating story of Anne Boleyn at the very place where her journey began. It will also be the UK’ s first outdoor production featuring binaural sound- designed by the Ringham Brothers- with each audience member given a headset through which they will be intimately connected to the action on stage.
8 AUGUST DISCOS FOR GROWN UPS Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone atgtickets. com / venues / leas-cliff-hall Time: 7.30pm Price: From £ 23.65
After a sellout show at Leas Cliff Hall earlier this year, the fabulous Discos for Grown Ups is bringing back its full-scale production with dazzling lights and incredible stage dancers to the iconic Folkestone venue for another unforgettable night of dancing, top hits and feel-good nostalgia. Sing along to all your favourite 70’ s disco, 80’ s pop and 90’ s dancefloor classics from the beloved Donna Summer, Earth Wind & Fire, Chic, Sister Sledge, Chaka Khan, ABBA, Human League, Madonna and more, with free glow sticks and retro sweets for all.
8- 15 AUGUST BROADSTAIRS FOLK WEEK Various venues across Broadstairs broadstairsfolkweek. org. uk Time: Various Price: Various
With an extra special lineup in store as the festival celebrates its 60th anniversary, 2025’ s Broadstairs Folk Week boasts a jam-packed programme of music, dance and workshops alongside heaps of family fun. Stretching across various venues throughout the town such as The Bandstand, The Sarah Thorne Theatre and Victoria Gardens, get ready for an array of brilliant acts including The Copper Family, Lindisfarne, Sam Brown and Tim Edey, as well as unique workshops with esteemed artists and a bustling Craft and Music Fair.
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9- 10 AUGUST THE GREAT COMP SUMMER SHOW Great Comp Garden, nr Sevenoaks greatcompgarden. co. uk Time: 10am- 5pm Price: From £ 10( adult), £ 3.50( children under 17), under 5s free
A flagship annual event for these beautifully curated gardens, don’ t miss this exciting summer show featuring a variety of talented artists and craftspeople showcasing their work alongside award-winning nurseries and garden ornament suppliers. All to the backdrop to delightful live jazz music from Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra on Saturday and Strings and Things on Sunday, visitors will have the opportunity to speak to a wealth of local artists and suppliers, and purchase the finest artisan goods and plants.
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