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ONE NIGHT OF ROCK // 10 MAR
Pick up your air guitars as One Night of Rock is here to bring you an all-new 48 stack of hits that will have you arm punching your way through the aisles. One Night of Rock is the perfect combination for all of you rock and musical enthusiasts. Bringing a whole new experience to the theatre world in the UK, this all-new theatre experience brings the power of rock music with a sensational live band, Joan of Arc, and topped off with an electrifying laser show, to bring it to a whole new level. The show features nonstop foot stomping and chorus-singing anthems from Guns & Roses, The Who, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Queen, Meat Loaf, Dire Straits, Status Quo, Muse, Kiss and many more. Are you ready to rock? 7.30pm. Price: £ 22.50- £ 24.50 Central Theatre, 170 High Street, Chatham ME4 4AS www. medwayticketslive. co. uk / 01634 338338
JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT // 12 MAR
CREEPY CUISINE // 11 MAR
To keep pace with the world ' s growing population we ' re going to have to look at alternative methods of food production and sources of protein. Millions of people around the world eat insects every day, and scientists are saying that we in the West are going to have to start doing the same. Discovery Planet will give you the opportunity to try out some crunchy and flavoursome snacks to see if we can persuade you to join the insect eating revolution! With funding from the British Science Association they will give you the opportunity to test your taste buds – and your bravery – and experience the future of food. Just come along to Ramsgate Market on Queen Street... Fried crickets anyone?
From 10am. Price: Free Ramsgate Market, Queen Street, Ramsgate CT11 9AG www. discoveryplanet. co. uk
ROOM ON THE BROOM // 11-12 MAR
The Witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitchhikers: a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a crazy frog. But this broomstick’ s not meant for five and – CRACK – it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier-nominated show that’ s toured Britain and the world!
11.30am, 1.30pm, 4pm. Price: £ 11 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP www. boxoffice. tonbridge-school. co. uk / 01732 304241
Michael Jackson is not only remembered as one of the most influential artists of all time, but many of today’ s artists have been inspired by his iconic style. His career spanned nearly five decades of music, and he was continually at the forefront of popular music. Jackson Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. Ben’ s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. He’ s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of“ Thriller”,“ Beat it” and“ Billie Jean” are truly sensational. Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocals and superb musicians and dancers, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!
7.30pm. Price: £ 23.50 Woodville Halls, Woodville Place, Gravesend DA12 1DD www. woodville. co. uk / 01474 337774
WONDERLAND // 13-18 MAR
TV and West End star Wendi Peters, much loved for her acclaimed portrayal of Cilla Battersby-Brown in Coronation Street, will headline the UK tour of Wonderland as Queen of Hearts alongside musical theatre favourite Dave Willetts, who rose to fame for playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera, as White Rabbit. West End and Broadway leading lady Kerry Ellis, best known for playing Elphaba in the West End and Broadway productions of Wicked, will guest star as Alice. Following sold-out seasons in Tampa, Texas and Tokyo, the multi Grammy and Drama Desk Award nominate Frank Wildhorn’ s Wonderland receives its UK and European premiere in this brand new British production. 7.30pm( Thursday and Saturday matinee 2.30pm). Price: from £ 22.50 The Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA www. churchilltheatre. co. uk / 020 3285 6000
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