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CHRISTMAS AT BROGDALE // 3 DEC
Get into the festive spirit with Christmas at Brogdale! Say hello to the Christmas owls and get creative with some kids’ Christmas crafts before shopping for the perfect Christmas gift at the craft and produce stalls while you sip a hot mulled cider from the Brogdale Marketplace. Take a magical ride on the Faversham Miniature Railway to Santa’ s grotto and hunt for all the hidden elf doors to the North Pole. Learn how to make a beautiful festive wreath with wreath-making demonstrations and enjoy listening to traditional Christmas carols. Don’ t forget to enter the prize draw to win a yummy Christmas turkey from the butchers of Brogdale.
From 10am. Price: Free Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Farm, Faversham ME13 8XZ www. brogdalecollections. org / 01795 536250
THE NUTCRACKER AND THE MOUSE KING // 3 DEC
A magical new adaptation of the classic festive adventure that will delight all the family. Performed by Quantum Theatre. Not suitable for children aged 3 or under.
2.30pm. Price: £ 10( children £ 8). Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexley DA5 1PQ www. hallplace. org. uk / 01322 526574
ROBIN INCE: PRAGMATIC INSANITY // 8 DEC
Robin ' s first new stand up show in three years is a clash of two cultures; a joyous romp through his favourite artists and the strangest scientific ideas. From the work of Stanley Spencer to Niels Bohr, it is 90 minutes fizzing with ideas about creativity in science and art, as well as asking why we believe we see what we see and why we believe what we believe. Age 14 +.
8pm. Price: £ 14 Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN www. quarterhouse. co. uk / 01303 760750
ALADDIN // 8 DEC-3 JAN
© Timothy Ginn
THE DARKNESS UK TOUR // 6 DEC
© Simon Emett
The Darkness is proud to return once again to the stages of our sceptered isle. They are here to confirm their reputation as the mightiest live band treading the boards in this saccharine age of music made by computers, millionaires and halfwits. Sometimes by all three! They will once again be showcasing their trademark mix of relentless rifferama, effortless haute couture, ridiculously loud noises and bright things that flash on and off.
7.30pm. Price: £ 27.50 Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX www. margatewintergardens. co. uk / 01843 292795
Let the Assembly Hall Theatre take you on an amazing journey- the thrilling story of a boy, a lamp and a genie, Aladdin is one of the most popular pantomimes of all. Audiences are promised a traditional show packed with comedy, slapstick, singing, dancing, beautiful costumes and plenty of audience participation! From the producers of last year ' s smash hit, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Aladdin stars Michael Greco, Jess Robinson and Mark Rhodes. Various times. Price: from £ 10 Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www. assemblyhalltheatre. co. uk / 01892 530613
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