insideKENT Magazine Issue 56 - November 2016 | Page 36

EVENTS

Sunny Afternoon // 15-19 Nov

The Government Inspector // 22-25 Nov

Winner of the 2015 Olivier Award
for Best New Musical, Sunny
Afternoon is an irresistible musical
with slick theatricality and ingenious
storytelling at its heart. It tells the
captivating tale of how one of
Britain’s greatest bands, The Kinks,
rose to stardom. Step into swinging
60’s Britain and discover how The
Kinks found their definitive sound
that rocked a nation and influenced
generations. Feel the euphoric highs
and experience the power of a live
Kinks performance as we witness
the band’s beginnings, their
barnstorming debut on Top of the
Pops, their infamous American tour
and their triumphant comeback.
Featuring the iconic hits “You Really
Got Me”, “Waterloo Sunset”,
“Dedicated Follower of Fashion”, “Lola” and many more, this production
fizzes with energy, and is a fresh new ‘Great British Musical’ (The Times)
that will make your spirits soar.
7.30pm (Wednesday, Thursday & Saturday matinee 2.30pm). Price:
from £24.50
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000

A small rural
town is Tsarist
Russia, a
corrupt
governor and a
string of
incompetent
officials are
thrown into
chaos when news reaches them that a government inspector has been
sent from St Petersburg. Nikolai Gogol’s classic comedy is as much a satire
on human vanity as it is a reflection on the corruption and abuse of position
of authority.
7.30pm. Price: £5
EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street,
Tonbridge TN9 1JP
www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk / 01732 304241

Festive Wreath Workshop // 23, 24 & 27 Nov
Come and join this wreathmaking workshop in the
inspiring and festive
surroundings of the Neptune
Canterbury showroom. You’ll
be getting creative under the
guidance of Anna, of Anna's
Country Flowers, and
creating beautiful wreaths to
celebrate the upcoming
season. Included in the price,
you’ll receive all the materials
and instruction you need to
create a stunning wreath to
take home, refreshments
including bubbly and nibbles,
and the exclusive use of the showroom as your studio! You don't need any
prior experience, just come ready with lots of enthusiasm. Tickets must be
purchased in advance in-store or over the phone.
6pm (23 and 24 Nov), 4.30pm (27 Nov). Price: £45
Neptune Canterbury, The Oast, Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3TY
www.facebook.com/events/117798138687777 / 01227 209300

The Christmas Collective // 16 Nov
The Christmas Collective will
be held in aid of the
Tunbridge Wells Pickering
Cancer Smile Fund. The
evening event promises a
selection of 13 handpicked
Christmas collections from
top local businesses and
designer makers and will give
Tunbridge Wells shoppers a
great weekday treat and start
to their Christmas shopping
with unique finds and bespoke gifts for the whole family.
From 6pm. Price: Free
The Royal Wells Hotel, 59 Mount Ephraim, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8BE
www.facebook.com/TheChristmasCollectiveTunbridgeWells

Hever Christmas Fair // 24 Nov

The Seasons // 19 Nov

There is something very special about a large choir, accompanied by a fine
orchestra, singing some of the greatest music ever written. The 100 voices
of Cranbrook Choral Society will be performing Haydn’s magnificent The
Seasons at St. Dunstan’s Church, Cranbrook, for their autumn concert.
7.30pm. Price: £15
St Dunstan’s Church, Stone Street, Cranbrook TN17 3HA
www.cranbrookchoral.org.uk / 01580 819323

Hever Castle is proud to host the Hever Christmas Fair for which all proceeds
go to Hever Primary School and St. Peter’s Church, Hever. Open for just
one day, at the fair you will find gifts, gadgets, textiles and decorations.
From 10.30am. Price: £3
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224

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