insideKENT Magazine Issue 96 - March 2020 | Page 22

EVENTS HARPY BALLET CENTRAL 21-22 MAR MOTHERING SUNDAY WEEKEND AT RIVERHILL 27 MAR HARPY Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Time: from 11am | Price: £9.25 (children 4-16 £6.50) Theatre Royal, Margate www.margate-live.com Time: 7.30pm | Price: £18 Come and join Riverhill for marshmallow toasting and drop in crafts to create a special gift for the mum in your life. From 11 to 4 in the Garden Room. No need to book and no additional charge after entry. Plus: Yeti spotting, den building, maze solving and adventure. Birdie’s a hoarder. The neighbours call her a harridan and a harpy, although most have never even met her. They see her hoard as a hazard for house prices. But it isn’t rubbish. It’s her life’s work and it exists because years ago something deeply cherished was stolen, and Birdie’s not been able to give up anything since. She’ll do anything to get this priceless thing back. Anything at all. A razor-sharp drama from Fringe First award winner Philip Meeks ( Kiss Me Honey, Honey! ) and starring national treasure Su Pollard. 24 MAR THE BOOTLEG BEATLES Central Theatre, Chatham www.medwayticketslive.co.uk Time: 7.30pm | Price: from £30 Celebrating 40 years since their debut on the West End stage in Beatlemania, the World's premier Beatles band continues to draw critical acclaim with their flawless recreation of the greatest songbook of all time. Tracing the Fab Four's journey through the swinging 60s, every tiny detail is forensically observed, from their authentic period costumes and instruments to their witty stage banter and 'inflection perfect' vocals. 24 MAR NEIL DIAMOND AT THE HYTHE IMPERIAL Hythe Imperial, Hythe www.hytheimperial.co.uk Time: from 12pm | Price: £25 There will be a Beautiful Noise at the Hythe Imperial when the hotel hosts a Neil Diamond tribute lunch. Performing classic hits such as “Sweet Caroline”, “Cracklin’ Rosie”, “Love on the Rocks” and “Song Sung Blue” will be Chris Hendy, one of the UK’s leading Neil Diamond tribute acts. Tickets include a two course meal. 25 MAR SPRING BOUQUET WORKSHOP Neptune, Canterbury www.neptune.com Time: 10am | Price: £49 Join talented local florist, Anna Evans of Anna's Country Flowers, and celebrate the arrival of spring! In this hands-on workshop Anna will be teaching various techniques to create fresh flower bouquets of different styles and sizes, and you will go home with your very own hand-made bouquet as well as a Neptune goody bag. There will also be a light supper from Macknade to keep you well-fuelled throughout the workshop. 28 MAR BALLET CENTRAL EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge www.emftheatre.co.uk Time: 7.30pm | Price: £16 Under the artistic direction of Christopher Marney, the renowned graduate performing company of the Central School of Ballet returns to Tonbridge at the end of March as part of their annual UK wide tour. This year’s repertoire delivers an exciting performance of theatricality, technical excellence and drama choreographed by international dance industry influencers, with stunning costumes enhanced by powerful music. 28 MAR PEAK OR BLINDED 1920’s MURDER MYSTERY HOUSE PARTY Leeds Castle, Maidstone www.leeds-castle.com Time: TBC | Price: £109 per person (accommodation extra) Do you have what it takes to be a peaky blinder? You are welcomed into the 20th century for a thrilling night of drinks and music before The Derby. Things get heated when the news hits that a gang has sent someone to ruin the night, causing destruction. Who fired the gun shot? Who was the target? Who isn’t going to be leaving Leeds Castle alive? As actors help to set the scene, immerse yourself in this truly interactive evening of dinner theatre where you decide just how involved you want to be. The emphasis is on having fun, solving the crime, eating delicious food and cocktails, all whilst wearing a traditional flat cap if the hat fits! 22