ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY COMING SOON
1 NOVEMBER RAVE ON: THE ULTIMATE 50S & 60S EXPERIENCE The Tower Theatre, Folkestone towertheatrefolkestone. co. uk Time: 7.30pm Price: From £ 24
Taking audiences on a thrilling journey through music’ s most revolutionary decades, Rave On is the 50’ s and 60’ s musical sensation sweeping the nation into an evening of back-to-back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles! Performed by an incredibly talented group of young musicians, expect hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka and The Beach Boys, all set to transport you back to the fabulous 50s and swinging 60s with authenticity and style.
7 NOVEMBER MURDER MYSTERY AT LYMPNE CASTLE Lympne Castle, Lympne lympnecastle. com Time: 6.30pm Price: £ 65 per person
The stars are out, the cameras are flashing and someone won’ t be leaving alive … Hosted by actress Polly Filler and her Hollywood agent husband, Mr Adam Zapple, Red Carpet Revenge is where old Hollywood glamour meets modern celebrity scandal at a glitzy award ceremony. Step on to the red carpet where reporter Ivor Pencil is interviewing guests and director Walter Melon is back in business after a few shaky years of movie making. Tickets include a three-course meal and entertainment. The evening’ s dress code? Red carpet ready!
8 NOVEMBER HEAD WINEMAKER’ S HARVEST LUNCH 2025 Gusbourne Estate, Appledore gusbourne. com Time: From 12pm Price: £ 135 per person
Look forward to an exclusive behind-thescenes preview of Gusbourne’ s 2025 vintage, alongside the winery’ s esteemed winemaking process with head winemaker, Mary Bridges. Beginning with a chilled glass of Gusbourne and a first taste of the 2025 vintage through base from tank / barrel, the day also includes a tour of the winery followed by a guided winetasting and a delicious three-course lunch with perfectly pairing wines. With Mary’ s extensive knowledge of Gusbourne and the winemaking processes, this promises to be a very special tasting and lunch indeed.
8- 15 NOVEMBER ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL Rochester Cathedral and other venues across Medway rochestercathedral. org Time: From 7.30pm Price: From £ 10
Returning for its third year, curated by jazz legend James Taylor and boasting a stellar line up that promises to delight both jazz enthusiasts and those new to the genre. Enjoy headliners The BBC Big Band as they put on a show inspired by the world of Swing music, and the James Taylor Quartet renowned for their funky acid jazz sound. For the first time, the festival is expanding across other Medway churches, with performances also taking place in Strood and Rainham, and acts including Snowboy and the Latin Section and Ronnie Scott’ s All Stars.
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13- 23 NOVEMBER CREATIVE FOLKESTONE BOOK FESTIVAL Creative Quarter, Folkestone creativefolkestone. org. uk Time: Various Price: From £ 5
Folkestone will once again transform into a vivid hub of books, bold ideas and brilliant conversation as the Creative Folkestone Book Festival makes its return next month. With more than 50 events to look forward to, the 2025 programme boasts some of the world’ s most talked-about authors, rising stars and transformative workshops to celebrate books, ideas, reading and writing in all its forms. Join Bafta-winning actor Rose Ayling-Ellis to hear all about her first book, Marvellous Messages!, and be sure to catch the Local Authors’ Talent Showcase which is certain to inspire.
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