EVENTS
Champions of Rock // 23 June
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of the legendary Hyde Park concert, for one night only the authoritative Queen concert show combines with the world’ s number one Meat Loaf production in the critically acclaimed spectacular guaranteed to rock your world. Recreating the fun, musicianship and showmanship of the band’ s legendary live performances, join the ultimate musical journey through the decades. Back to when Queen reigned supreme with“ Bohemian Rhapsody”,“ We are the Champions”,“ We Will Rock You”,“ A Kind of Magic”,“ Crazy Little Thing Called Love”,“ I Want to Break Free”,“ Somebody to Love” and“ Another One Bites the Dust”.
7.30pm. Price: £ 19.50- £ 27.50 The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED www. orchardtheatre. co. uk / 01322 220000
Joy Festival( Sussex) // 25-26 June
Joy Festival is a summer celebration with an amazing collection of exhibitors rarely found together in Sussex – a mix of artisan food and drink stalls, street food and pop up bars alongside amazing outdoors, homewares and country lifestyle stands creating the perfect setting for a weekend of top quality products and innovative design in a great atmosphere. There is a lovely line-up of live music and dancing, entertainment and creative workshops for children and adults both days.
From 10am. Price: £ 7( children under 10 free) Convent Field, Lewes BN7 2XD www. joyfestival. co. uk / 07899 753352
Coming next month …
Hythe Food & Drink Festival // 22-24 July
The first ever Hythe Food and Drink Festival will be a celebration of the best local, regional, national and international food and drink. Market Square Group brings the festival to Dymchurch Road, Hythe, from July 22 to 24 2016. There will also be children ' s entertainment, live music and cooking demos.
Free entry to visitors. Visit www. marketsquaregroup. co. uk for full information.
WIN TICKETS TO THE LEEDS CASTLE CLASSICAL CONCERT!
Bill Bailey – Limboland // 28 June
The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’ s new show Limboland. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. From his countless global travels, he recounts the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights. He rails against a world that doesn’ t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness.
8pm. Price: £ 25 Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX www. margatewintergardens. co. uk / 01843 292795
Now in its 38th year, the Leeds Castle Classical concert is a highlight of the summer season and is set against the stunning backdrop of Leeds Castle, reputed to be the loveliest castle in the world. For the first time, Aled Jones MBE will be hosting the event held on Saturday 9th July.
Enjoy a truly memorable evening of flag waving, singing and dancing the night away, with a wonderful opening performance from The Definitive Rat Pack, and entertainment from the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Rigby with renowned soloists. Special guests returning to the stage this year include the P & O Ferries Choir.
Hold onto your flags and hats and be wowed with an air display by Aero Legends as the jaw-dropping 1940’ s Spitfire takes to the skies.
You will be enthralled by world-class music, captivated by famous performers, and amazed by the fireworks finale – all this while you have fun with your friends sipping Champagne. Visit www. leedscastleconcert. co. uk for more information and to book tickets.
For your chance to win two picnic tickets to the Leeds Castle Classical Concert( worth £ 43 each), enter online at www. insidekentmagazine. co. uk / win.
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