EVENTS
More Miller Magic // 11 Sep
The 17-piece Astor Big Band and the six Astor singers plus the Strictly Miller Dancers present a host of Glenn Miller number one hits including“ In The Mood”,“ Tuxedo Junction”,“ At Last” and“ Moonlight Serenade”. As well as this, they will also play the hits of Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters and songs from the musicals West Side Story, Les Miserables, Copacabana and others – all in the unmistakable Glenn Miller style. All Astor Big Band Profits are donated to the RBL Poppy Appeal.
3pm. Price: £ 21 Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www. assemblyhalltheatre. co. uk / 01892 530613
The Shawshank Redemption // 12-17 Sep
Dinner and Talk‘ Virging on the Impossible’ with performance by the Cathedral Girls’ Choir // 16 Sep
Guests will enjoy being serenaded by Canterbury Cathedral Girls’ Choir during an arrival drinks reception, followed by a 3- course dinner and coffee in the Clagett Auditorium at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge. Afterwards, Vesturer, Chris Crooks, will us take us on an illuminating journey through the history of virgers and outline the many and varied responsibilities they carry out in the course of their duties, peeking behind the scenes at all manner of things – from carving candles to VIP visitors.
6.30pm, £ 24.95 per person( 10 % discount to The Friends of the Canterbury Cathedral) Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury CT1 2EH meet @ canterburycathedrallodge. org // www. canterburycathedrallodge. org // 01227 865350
Tell Me Anything // 17 Sep
When David was 15, he loved punk, house parties and poetry. But most of all, he loved Kate. They loved each other so much it hurt. Kate has an eating disorder. But David knows he can make her better. On The Run return following the five-star sell-out success of their début, with a new show – solo performed by David Ralfe – about love, hopeless devotion and growing up. Directed by Chris Harrisson( Rhum and Clay).
7.30pm. Price: £ 10 Theatre Royal Margate, Addington Street, Margate CT9 1PW www. theatreroyalmargate. co. uk / 01843 292795
Salute To The 40s // 17-18 Sep
A stage adaptation of the nation’ s favourite movie, adapted by Owen O’ Neill and Dave Johns. Based on the novella Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption, this thrilling stage production examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind bars. The 1994 feature film, regularly voted Britain’ s favourite ever movie, starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Despite his protests of innocence, Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the murders of his wife and her lover. Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank prison, he quickly learns that no one can survive alone, and strikes up a friendship with fellow prisoner Red. But when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy, a desperate plan is quietly hatched...
7.30pm( Thursday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm). Price: from £ 18 The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS www. marlowetheatre. com / 01227 787787
One of Britain’ s best vintage festivals! Dress in’ 40s style and become part of Chatham Dockyard’ s 1940’ s family. Then be transported back in time for a weekend of vintage delight! Living history, live vintage music, dancing and variety acts. Not to be missed, an event filled with vintage spirit!
From 10am. Price: from £ 18( children from £ 15). The Historic Dockyard, Church Lane, Chatham ME4 4TE www. thedockyard. co. uk / 01634 823800
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