insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Page 68

VISITKENT
BLUE REMEMBERED HILLS
AT THE BARN THEATRE
DENNIS POTTER EXPLORES THE JOY AND ANGUISH
OF CHILDHOOD IN THIS POIGNANT AND
HUMOROUS DRAMA WHERE THE CHILDREN ARE
PLAYED BY ADULTS. PERFORMED BY THE SUMMER
THEATRE COMPANY AT SMALLHYTHE PLACE.
Set in a rural idyll in 1943,
the cruel games of the
children provide a stark
contrast to their tranquil
surroundings. Potter's
timeless masterpiece
delves into themes of
morality and human
nature, performed in the
Barn Theatre at
Smallhythe Place.
This performance takes place on 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, 26th, 27th
and 28th July at 7.30pm, and tickets cost £12 each. These can be bought
via telephone on 01580 762 334.
The theatre tearoom will be open from 6pm serving a full menu
of hot and cold refreshments, as well as soft and alcoholic beverages.
Picnics are also welcome in the garden from 6pm. Please note that
latecomers will not be admitted.
For media enquiries and more information, please contact
Mark Chittenden at [e-mail],
or call 01580 762 334.
Smallhythe Place / Smallhythe Road / Tenterden / Kent / TN30 7NG
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