What's On In Kent, Kent Events

The Kent Diary is the essential, eclectic guide to What's on in Kent. it is constantly updated and highlights a range of some of the best local entertainment opportunities. Our event details are also published weekly in the Kent Review and headlined on our home page. Before attending any event always check the details with the organisers. Listings are published free of charge, send submissions to content@yourcounty.co.uk. See our disclaimer here.

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Singing In The Rain - Churchill Theatre (Bromley) - 29/06 to 04/07/09
Singin’ in the Rain is the story of the making of the first Hollywood musical. It features all the style and spectacle of a golden age and a succession of unforgettable songs, including 'Good Morning', 'Make 'em Laugh', 'Moses Supposes' and, of course, 'Singin' in the Rain'.

• Tickets - £20 to £28
• Time - Monday - Saturday 7.45pm; Thursday & Saturday 2.30pm
• More information - 0870 060 6620

Charlie Dore - The Ship Theatre (Sevenoaks) - 02/07/09
Charlie Dore previews her set for The Jools Holland Orchestra's Summer 2009 Concert Series, and will showcase her new Americana CD 'The Hula Valley', as well as favourites like her 70s-hit 'Pilot of The Airwaves'.

• Tickets - £12
• Time - 8pm
• More information - 01732 450175

It Ain't Half Hot Mum - Edward Alderton Theatre (Bexleyheath) - 02 to 11/07/09
Fall in for a feast of fun as Gloria and the boys of the Royal Artillery Concert Party provide their special brand of army camp in this stage version of the hilarious 1970s sitcom.

• Tickets - £7
• Time - 8pm (a matinee on Sunday 3 July at 5pm)
• More information - 020 8301 5584

Foghorn Leghorn – St Julians Club (Sevenoaks) - 03/07/09
Bluegrass music, traditional and modern – part of the Sevenoaks Festival

• Tickets - £7.50 (£5 conc)
• Time - 8.00pm
• More information - 01732 458261 

• Tickets - Free
• Time - 11am - 4pm
• More information - 0300 060 4797

Mitch Benn - Brook Theatre (Chatham) - 06/07/09
Voted Best New Comic at the 1995 Glastonbury Festival, Mitch Benn is a master of musical comedy. He is a TV and radio regular, often contributing to BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show and BBC Radio 2’s It’s Been a Bad Week, as well as hosting his own radio shows. His song Not Everybody has to Imagine, was adopted by BBC7 as its official tune for Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2009. Strictly for over 18s

• Tickets - £10
• Time - 8pm
• More information - 01634 338338

Heads South - Brook Theatre (Chatham) - 07/06/09
Wth trumpeter Steve Waterman, Cuban Rhythms and the melody and harmony of Western Music and Jazz.

• Tickets - £9
• Time - 8pm
• More information - 01634 338338
  

The School For Scandal - Bandstand (Tunbridge Wells) - 07 to 11/07/09
A comical restoration play by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. On The Bandstand of the historic Pantiles Tunbridge Wells. Nightly at 7.45pm except Saturday 11th at 6.30pm. Also at Salomons, Broomhill Road Southborough, Thursday 16th - Sunday 19th July. Nightly at 7.45pm except Sunday 19th at 3pm

• Tickets - £10
• Time - 7.45pm (exceptions see above)
• More information - 01892 534341

Julian Clary - Gulbenkian Theatre (Canterbury) - 08/07/09
Lord of the Mince.

• Tickets - £17
• Time - 7.45pm
• More information - 01227 769075

Women’s Networking Lunch - G Casino (Westwood Cross) - 09/07/09
G Casino, Westwood Cross are holding a women’s networking lunch on Thursday 09th July in the brand new restaurant “The Gallery”. This isn’t just about networking, it is a chance to meet other women, to share views and experiences. The event will begin at 12.30pm followed by the sit down meal at 1.00pm. A glass of wine will be provided with dinner but there will be a bar serving soft drinks, teas/coffees, wine and spirits. (Tea/coffee & water will be complimentary pre-lunch).

• Tickets - £11.95
• Time - 12.30pm
• More information - 01843 579361

Dr Slaggleberry - Red Lion (Northfleet) - 11/07/09
Plus elements of Refusal.

• Tickets - £5
• Time - 9pm
• More information - 01474 566127

Cherry Festival - Brogdale Farms (Faversham) - 11 to 12/07/09
Brogdale Farms Cherry Festival is fun and exciting for all the family. With over 320 varieties of Cherry in the National Fruit Collection there will be plenty on offer to taste and buy. You can also enjoy live music, a summer bar, cooking demonstrations, horticultural talks, a gun dog display, children’s activities, miniature railway, BBQ, orchard tours and walks, a craft market and more.

• Tickets - Adult £6, Child £3
• More information - 01795 536250

Ewell Village Fair - Ewell Catle School Grounds - 18/07/09
A full programme of entertainment. Car entrance from Ewell-by-Pass.

• Tickets - Adults £2, children free
• Time - Gates open 10.30am
  

Transmission - Exchange Stdio (Hazlitt Theatre) - 18/07/09
Devoted to recreating the atmosphere of a live Joy Division gig, TRANSMISSION emulate the sound of one of the most inventive, evocative and influential groups of their era. Joy Division were formed in the late 1970s and dissolved in May 1980 after the suicide of lead singer Ian Curtis. 2007 was the year of Joy Division due to the release of the motion picture ‘Control’ (a film that depicts the life and death of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis) plus re-mastering and re-releasing of the whole back catalogue.

• Tickets - £12
• Time - 7.30pm
• More information - 01622 758611

Noddy In Toyland - Churchill Theatre (Bromley) - 24 to 28/07/09
Come and join Noddy and friends as they have fun and embark on exciting adventures in Toyland. Noddy has been entertaining children for generations and in this new stage show he and his pals continue to laugh and learn about the world around them. Suitable for 3-7 year olds.

• Tickets - £12
• Time - Friday 3.30pm; Saturday & Sunday 10.30am & 1.30pm
• More information - 0870 060 6620

BIG The Musical - Hazlitt Theatre (Maidstone) - 30/07 to 01/08/09
Remember Tom Hanks dancing on a giant keyboard in the 1980s? This is the musical based upon the film ‘Big’. Josh is a child who wants to be grown up and finds his wish granted – and then regrets it. TAG Productions is a new company who have performed three shows so far - with rave reviews from audiences. Come and take a trip down memory lane to the 80s and see a talented, enthusiastic young cast perform for you.

• Tickets - £9
• Time - 7.30pm
• More information - 01622 758611

Robin Ward - Kingsnorth Church - 31/07/09
As part of his national and international tour, the celebrated and internationally renowned harpist Robin Ward will be performing in concert at Kingsnorth Church on Friday 31st July at 7.30pm. Robin is one of only a handful of people in the world who play the triple strung harp. The triple strung harp has three rows of strings instead of one and no levers or pedals. The art of playing one is so rare that Robin had to start building his own instrument and teaching himself how to play it.
Robin will be playing a selection of light and classical music.

• Tickets (including refreshments) - Adult £10, senior citizens andpPre-paid tickets £7, Children £5
• Time - 7.30pm
• More information - 01233 610476

The Real Thing - Winter Gardens (Margate) - 31/07/09
The REAL THING had 3 number one hits in the 70's "You to me are everything" "Cant get by without you" & "Feel the Force" These were all No 1 in the 80's as well when remixed and reissued. According to the Guiness Book of Records they were the UK's best selling black group of the late 70's and only fellow liverpudlians "The Beatles" & "Frankie goes to Hollywood" have had more singles in the all time 100.

• Tickets - TBC
• Time - 19:30pm
• More information - www.margatewintergardens.co.uk

Lilly Drumeva - St Julians Club (Sevenoaks) - 31/08/09
Singing star from Bulgaria; part of ‘Kentucky to Kent UK’ music day.

• Tickets - £12 (£8 conc)
• Time - 8.00pm
• More information - 01732 458261

Cider Festival - Brogdale Farm (Faversham) - 19 to 20/09/09
Enjoy a Cider Bar produced from the National Fruit Collection, live music (Jacks Back & Adrian Benn Saturday, Loose Change Sunday), hogroast, tastings and sales of a  wide variety of apples, orchard tours, heavy horse display, cooking demonstrations, fire rescue display, police dog demonstration, children’s activities, craft market, bouncy castle, miniature railway, flower arranging workshop and much more.

• Tickets - Adult £6, Child £3
• More information - 01795 536250

Marlowe Young Musician Of The Year - Gulbenkian Theatre (Canterbury) - 22/09/09
Currently waking up the nation at breakfast time on Classic FM, Jane Jones joins the Kent Concert Orchestra (conducted by John Perkins) to present the Marlowe Young Musican of the year competition. Presented at the Gulbenkian Theatre for the first time, this hugely enjoyable concert gives you the chance to see the classical music stars of tomorrow.

• Tickets - Tickets £14, concessions £12
• Time - 7.30pm
• More information - 01227 787787

The New Seekers - MJC (Dartford) - 03/10/09
40th Anniversary Tour.

• Tickets - £16
• Time - 8pm
• More information - 01322 291100

Apple Festival – Brogdle Farm (Faversham) - 17 to 18/10/09
Brogdale Farm is home to the National Fruit Collection, the largest living collection of fruit in the world. With over 2,200 varieties of apple at the farm this festival is really not to be missed! You can explore literally hundreds of varieties of apples on display and lots to taste and buy. Enjoy orchard tours, cooking demonstrations, horticultural and gardening talks featuring Tom Hart Dyke. Also a hogroast live music, falconry display, horse driving display, bar selling a range of locally produced beers, children’s activities, craft market and more. 

• Tickets - Adult £6, Child £3
• More information - 01795 536250

Kent Events:

Red List Live
Tenterden Folk Festival
South East Open Studios

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