insideKENT Magazine Issue 92 - November 2019 | Page 71

CHRISTMAS
Aladdin // 6 Dec - 5Jan
Following the record breaking Dick Whittington and Snow White, Silly Billy (aka
Ant Payne), Danny Beard and Jasette Amos, are all back at The Stag Theatre,
Sevenoaks with a bang, in what promises to be their biggest panto ever! Along
with this much loved cast, a sensational six piece band, a glorious gospel choir,
some world class circus, and all the laughs and traditions the audience have come
to know and love, will all ensure Aladdin is a festive treat not to be missed!
Time: Various. Price: from £15
The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ
www.sevenoakspanton.com
Rochester’s Dickensian Christmas // 7 - 8 Dec
Packed with shopping stalls, Rochester becomes a feast of Victorian delights.
There are lamp-lit parades, carols to be sung, Father Christmas to be met and
even a guaranteed snowfall, framed by Rochester’s fairytale cathedral and castle.
You’ll also see some familiar, fabled characters from Dickens’ much-loved stories.
Time: from 10am. Price: Free
Rochester Town Centre
www.enjoymedway.org/events/dickensian-festival-2019
Christmas Murder Mystery // 7 & 14 Dec
There's been a murrrder... And given that the police have drawn a blank on
apprehending the villain, it's up to you to sleuth it out over a few drinks on the
train! It's Christmas 1942. Money lender Ebenezer Scrotum has so many
problems he's thinking of ending it all... Until he's visited by a Christmas Angel...
Solve the murder and enjoy a delicious fish and chip supper (gluten free, vegetarian
and sausage options also available) on board a steam train travelling between
Tunbridge Wells West and Groombridge on 7th and 14th December 2019 with
the Spa Valley Railway.
Time: 6.15pm. Price: £40
Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Royal Tunbridge Wells, TN2 5QY
www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk
Cinderella // 12 Dec - 5 Jan
Set to be a night to remember, former EastEnder Lucy Benjamin dons her wings
to add a little magic as the Fairy Godmother in the classic tale of Cinderella.
Joined by Milkshake’s Derek Moran as Dandini, the hilarious Richard Pocock
and Harry Hart’s Ugly Sisters striking fear into the men of Medway, and featuring
a cast of 20 young dancers from across Medway and Kent, don’t miss this timeless
tale of laughter, magic and true love.
Time: Various. Price from £16.50
The Central Theatre, 170 High Street, Chatham, ME4 4AS
www.medwayticketslive.co.uk
Christmas Cinema At The Spa // 8 Dec
This year The Spa Hotel will be hosting TWO festive cinema screenings inside
its cosy and festively decorated Royal Suite. Daytime Screening: Frozen! Evening
Screening: Love Actually. Children’s tickets include milk and cookies, and adult
tickets include mulled wine and mince pies.
Time: Frozen 12pm, Love Actually 6pm. Price: £15 (£8 for children)
The Spa Hotel, Langton Road, Royal Tunbridge Wells,
Tunbridge Wells, TN4 8XJ
www.spahotel.co.uk
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