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JACKSON LIVE IN CONCERT // 29 AUG
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 now features the hugely talented ‘ CJ ’, recreating the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite one of the most dedicated and wellrespected Michael Jackson tribute artists in the world today , and he perfectly captures the electrifying energy of
Michael ’ s live performances with 100 per cent live vocals .
7.30pm . Price : £ 28.50 The Orchard Theatre , Home Gardens , Dartford DA1 1ED www . orchardtheatre . co . uk / 01322 220000
THE WALNUTS ’ WACKY WEDNESDAYS
The Walnuts Shopping Centre is busy planning its summer holiday programme of events on every ‘ Wacky Wednesday ’ throughout August . Lots of fabulous fun to be had both inside the centre and outside in Market Square . As always , these events are free for all to enjoy . As soon as the programme is complete details will be posted at www . thewalnutsshoppingcentre . com and also on the Facebook page – walnutsshopping – so why not like the page now so as not to miss out this summer !
In Sussex This Month …
ENGLAND ’ S MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL // 25-27 AUG
TREMENDOUS TREES // 30 AUG
Come and explore the park ' s trees – find out why they are here , what they can be used for and who lives in them ! There ' ll be lots of activities and games along the way too .
10am and 11.30am . Price : Free Cobtree Manor Park , Forstal Road , Aylesford ME20 7AE www . visitmaidstone . com / things-todo / cobtree-manor-park-p12691 / 01622 602747
BIDDENDEN CIDER EXPRESS // 31 AUG
Join Biddenden as they team up with the Kent & East Sussex Railway to give you an evening to remember aboard the Biddenden Cider Express . The train of 1950 ' s era corridor carriages ( hauled by an historic locomotive and including wheelchair user access and seating in ‘ Petros ’) will be ready for boarding at Tenterden town station . Your choice of meal is served as the train travels to Bodiam . Book in advance and there ' s a souvenir branded pint glass to take home , with a selection of Biddenden Ciders from the onboard bar to enjoy as you travel ! On arrival at Bodiam Station , a live band provides entertainment for the duration of the station stop . Arrival back at Tenterden is scheduled for 9.45pm .
6.30pm . Price : £ 29 per person Tenterden Town Station TN30 6HE www . kesr . org . uk / 01580 765155
OUTSIDE THE BOX : SARA PASCOE // 31 AUG
Sara Pascoe is possibly one of the most in demand comedians working today . She has just completed a run in the West End and you would have seen her regularly on Live at the Apollo , Have I Got News For You , QI and Mock the Week . She has also had a best-selling book that has topped the charts for a number of weeks .
8pm . Price : £ 17.50 Stag Theatre , London Road , Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ www . stagsevenoaks . co . uk / 01732 450175
Set at the stunning setting of Herstmonceux Castle in Sussex , England ’ s Medieval Festival is a three-day immersive experience held each August bank holiday . Attracting over 15,000 visitors each year , this hugely popular event is the most authentic of its kind in the UK and a real chance to discover the magic of the past . From the moment of arrival , visitors can enjoy realistic historical battles , a grand parade , jousting , falconry , archery and much more from the hundreds of fantastic entertainers who return year after year . There ' s the chance to wander through medieval shopping markets and the many living history villages scattered around the castle grounds . You can chat to traditional crafts people while they demonstrate their skills and there is even the opportunity to take part in workshops like blacksmith forging , wood weaving , calligraphy and chain mailing .
Kids Kingdom is a world of medieval fun for little ones with wizard , jesters and traditional games . Search further through the trees and discover woodland adventures , a witch storytelling circle , and so much more . The festival also hosts several medieval weddings and handfastings over the weekend .
Foot-stomping folk bands party all night in Buxom Wench Tavern and weekend guests can enjoy the moonlit cinema , stargazing , or fireside storytelling . An array of dazzling demonstrations , realistic reenactments , highly skilled falconry and thrilling jousting means many guests take advantage of weekend camping and glamping overlooking the castle . A torchlit procession leaves the campsite each evening with an optional medieval banquet in the castle or the ' feast of fools ' in the grounds .
From 10am . Price : from £ 17 www . englandsmedievalfestival . co . uk
Save 10 per cent on tickets to the festival . Enter code : INSIDE10 at checkout .
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