EVENTS
The Wizard of Oz // 17-24 Dec
Join Kansas girl Dorothy Gale as she ' s blown away to the magical and enchanted land of Oz. On her journey to the Emerald City she is joined by a Scarecrow with no brain, a Tin Man with no heart and a cowardly Lion. Will their wishes be granted by the allpowerful Wizard of Oz or will their plan be thwarted by the Wicked Witch of the West?
10am, 11am, 1pm, 2pm, 6pm,
6.30pm, 7.30pm. Price: from £ 12.50 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP www. boxoffice. tonbridge-school. co. uk / 01732 304241
The Winter Trail at Leeds Castle // 26 Dec – 2 Jan
The Rat Pack at Christmas // 19 Dec
The Rat Pack – Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis- Junior, the original purveyors of cool, swing into town this Christmas with some of the greatest music of the 20th century, and wonderful memories of classic Las Vegas. Every song is a winner –“ Come Fly with Me”,“ Volare”,“ That ' s Amore”,“ Under My Skin”,“ Mr Bojangles”,“ Sway”,“ Mack The Knife” and many more of your‘ cool Yule’ favourites.
7.30pm. Price: £ 23 Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ www. stagsevenoaks. co. uk / 01732 450175
The Grinch // 21-24 Dec
When you enter the Exchange Studio at Christmas time the town of Whoville will be your destination. There is a buzz and excitement in Whoville because Christmas is just around the corner, the Whos’ favourite time of year. But will their spirits be thwarted by The Grinch? It all started long ago when a young couple took delivery of their first Who baby; but this was no ordinary baby. It was rough skinned and green and hairy. It was teased and became a lonely figure and always felt most alone at Christmas. So The Grinch decided to wreak havoc and spoil Christmas with a promise he would return every year to do the same... but will he?
1pm, 4pm, 5pm. Price: £ 8.50 Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1PL www. hazlitttheatre. com / 01622 758611
Throw on your hats and scarves, pull on your wellies and walk off the Christmas pudding. Bring the whole family on a special Beatrix Potter™ themed trail across the castle estate. Collect clues along the way and hand back your completed trail card to be entered into an exciting prize draw. There will be a small additional charge for the trail.
From 10am. Price: £ 24.50( children 4-15 £ 16.50) + small additional fee Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www. leeds-castle. com / 01622 765400
New Year’ s Celebration at The Tyler’ s Kiln // 31 Dec
Come along to The Tyler ' s Kiln on New Year ' s Eve to celebrate the arrival of 2017. Enjoy your evening in the wonderful garden with overhead and under-bench heating. Drinks offers available on the night. The Tyler’ s Kiln, Tyler Hill, Canterbury CT2 9NE www. tylerskiln. co. uk / 01227 471912
Hythe Imperial New Year’ s Celebration // 31 Dec
Celebrate the arrival of 2017 in style and enjoy a countdown to remember. Kick-start the celebrations with a glass of Kir Royale and canapés before sitting down to a magnificent six-course gala dinner. Following dinner, the fun really starts where you can dance to the Charleston and great 1920’ s music with a live band, or enjoy a flutter on the casino tables.
From 7pm. Price: £ 115 per person Hythe Imperial Hotel, Princes Parade, Hythe CT21 6AE www. hytheimperial. co. uk / 01303 267441
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