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New Rope String Band

The New Rope String Band

Musical Comedy

Rolvenden Village Hall, Ashford, TN17 4NP
Saturday 11 September 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01580 241232

4Square

4Square

A young and exciting contemporary folk fusion band from Manchester. "Outstanding musicianship, total assurance, abundant energy and exceeding confidence… Dripping with very obvious talent." David Kidman, netrhythms.co.uk

Hunton Village Hall, Maidstone, ME15 0RR
Friday 1 October 8:00 PM - Bookings: 01622 820683

Kepow Theatre Company

The Seven Ages of Man

This wonderful comedy show explores Shakespeare’s idea that we go through seven stages of life. A truly unique show (5 star reviews at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival) featuring the hilarious Kevin Tomlinson, employing improvisation, masks and storytelling.

St Barnabas School, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EY
Friday 1 October 7:30 PM - Bookings: 07966 190428

The Old Dance School

The Old Dance School

The Old Dance School’s exhilarating concoction of explosive, white-knuckle folk is blowing up a storm. The six piece band features duelling fiddles and hair-raising percussion - one minute rip-roaring, the next beautifully delicate.

Norton Village Hall, Swale, ME13 0SW
Sunday 3 October 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01795 521581

Oxfordshire Theatre Company (OTC)

Vertigo

Set in France, before and just after the German occupation of WWII, a psychiatric patient is locked into a cycle of continually re-living the tragic romance of his recent past and the mysterious woman who stole his heart.

Robertsbridge Village Hall, Rother, TN32 5EA
Thursday 7 October 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01580 880359

Barbershopera

Barbershopera II

This award-winning musical comedy tells the unlikely story of a Catalan matador who inherits a Norfolk barbershop. A delightfully madcap show packed with laughs, tears and stampeding cows – all in four-part harmony.

Lenham Community Centre, Maidstone, ME17 2QT
Friday 8 October 7:45 PM - Bookings:

Oxfordshire Theatre Company (OTC)

Vertigo

Set in France, before and just after the German occupation of WWII, a psychiatric patient is locked into a cycle of continually re-living the tragic romance of his recent past and the mysterious woman who stole his heart.

Pamphilon Theatre, Wealden, TN22 3DJ
Friday 8 October - Bookings: N/A

Barbershopera

Barbershopera II

This award-winning musical comedy tells the unlikely story of a Catalan matador who inherits a Norfolk barbershop. A delightfully madcap show packed with laughs, tears and stampeding cows – all in four-part harmony.

Icklesham Memorial Hall, Rother, TN36 4BH
Saturday 9 October 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01424 812911

Parrabbola

Turkish Delights

Turkish fairy tales for children and families with live cooking! With the help of two engaging and entertaining actors, the kitchen comes alive as all the utensils become puppets to help tell the tales.

Astor Community Theatre, Dover, CT14 6AB
Sunday 17 October 2:30 PM - Bookings: 01304 370220

On The Other Hand Puppet Theatre Company

The Henry VIII Show

A vividly entertaining puppet show for children aged 6+, with a mixture of high drama and low comedy. This unique show tells Henry VIII’s story in his own words, with the ghosts of his Queens and principal courtiers coming back to haunt him.

Lower Halstow Memorial Hall, Swale, ME9 7ES
Saturday 23 October 3:00 PM - Bookings: 01795 843681

Parrabbola

Turkish Delights

Turkish fairy tales for children and families with live cooking! With the help of two engaging and entertaining actors, the kitchen comes alive as all the utensils become puppets to help tell the tales.

Petham Village Hall, Canterbury, CT4 5RD
Sunday 24 October 4:00 PM - Bookings: 01227 700327

New Rope String Band

The New Rope String Band

Musical Comedy

Denton Village Hall, Canterbury,
Thursday 28 October - Bookings:

Teatro Che y Moche SL

Oua Umplute

One of Spain’s leading street theatre companies present their award winning new work recently showcased at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Music, theatre interaction and madness combine in this spectacular show for all the family.

Beechwood Hall, Lewes, BN7 3QG
Friday 29 October - Bookings: 01273 477706

New Rope String Band

The New Rope String Band

Musical Comedy

Catsfield Village Hall, Rother, TN33 9DP
Friday 29 October 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01424 892681

New Rope String Band

The New Rope String Band

Musical Comedy

Platt Memorial Hall, Tonbridge and Malling, TN15 8JJ
Saturday 30 October - Bookings: 01732 882518

New Rope String Band

The New Rope String Band

Musical Comedy

Teynham Community Hall, Swale, ME9 9DU
Sunday 31 October - Bookings: 01795 522699

Theatre of Widdershins

Arabian Nights

Sheherazade, the greatest of all storytellers, presents three fabulous tales from her Arabian Nights. This show for children aged 4+ drips with lavish colours and textures using puppets, props and storytelling.

Avenue Theatre, Swale, ME10 4DU
Saturday 6 November - Bookings: 01795 471140

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Horton Kirby and South Darenth Village Hall, Sevenoaks, DA4 9AX
Friday 12 November 7:45 PM - Bookings: 01322 864791

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Norton Village Hall, Swale, ME13 0SW
Saturday 13 November - Bookings: 01795 521581

Mamane Barka

Mamane Barka

Mamane Barka of Niger is a celebrated musician with desert blues at his heart. Mamane is famously known as the ‘Lone Master of the Biram’, an enormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacred to the Boudouma people of Lake Chad.

Astor Community Theatre, Dover, CT14 6AB
Saturday 13 November 8:00 PM - Bookings: 01304 381018

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Norton Village Hall, Swale, ME13 0SW
Saturday 13 November 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01795 521581

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Four Elms Village Hall, Sevenoaks, TN8 6NR
Sunday 14 November 7:00 PM - Bookings:

Nunkie Theatre Company

Robert Lloyd Parry

Over a century after their first publication the eerie and most fabulous ghost stories of Montague Rhodes James, expertly performed by Robert Lloyd Parry, still have the power to terrify and amuse.

Platt Memorial Hall, Tonbridge and Malling, TN15 8JJ
Saturday 20 November - Bookings: 01732 882518

Harald Haugaard

Harald Haugaard Trio with Helene Blum

This trio perform a delicate blend of old traditional Danish dance tunes and Haugaard’s beautiful compositions with rash improvisations. They will be joined by singer Helene Blum “the girl with the voice of an angel”.

Beechwood Hall, Lewes, BN7 3QG
Saturday 27 November - Bookings: 01273 477706

Fairgame Theatre

Cinderella

From down-at-heart to the heart and soul of the party, Cinderella’s timeless story with a 1970’s theme, diamond-encrusted tunes and a live band on stage, all ensure a high-energy, moving and unforgettable night.

Rolvenden Village Hall, Ashford, TN17 4NP
Friday 3 December 7:30 PM - Bookings: 01580 241232

Chris Garrick

The New Budapest Café Orchestra

Featuring Chris Garrick on violin and Eddie Hession on free bass accordion this exciting band play powerful and driving folk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspired by the music of European gypsies.

Hunton Village Hall, Maidstone, ME15 0RR
Friday 3 December 8:00 PM - Bookings: 01622 820683

Fairgame Theatre

Cinderella

From down-at-heart to the heart and soul of the party, Cinderella’s timeless story with a 1970’s theme, diamond-encrusted tunes and a live band on stage, all ensure a high-energy, moving and unforgettable night.

Harrietsham Village Hall, Maidstone, ME17 1AP
Saturday 4 December - Bookings:

Loon & Theatre Mimi

Phileas P. Souper

Four musicians and two miming clown artistes travel hysterically and magically around the world almost literally in about 80 minutes. From a tandem bike through Paris, to a late train in Siberia, they offer their comical observations as they go.

St Barnabas School, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2EY
Friday 10 December - Bookings: 07966 190428

Loon & Theatre Mimi

Phileas P. Souper

Four musicians and two miming clown artistes travel hysterically and magically around the world almost literally in about 80 minutes. From a tandem bike through Paris, to a late train in Siberia, they offer their comical observations as they go.

Pamphilon Theatre, Wealden, TN22 3DJ
Saturday 11 December - Bookings: N/A

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Platt Memorial Hall, Tonbridge and Malling, TN15 8JJ
Wednesday 15 December 8:00 PM - Bookings: 01732 882518

Farnham Maltings Touring

Miracle on 34th Street

Farnham Maltings has transformed everyone’s favourite Christmas story into two hours of magical, rough edged theatre complete with Santa’s grotto, thanksgiving parade and newly fallen snow…

Benenden Village Hall, Tunbridge Wells, TN17 4DE
Thursday 16 December - Bookings: 01580 241966

Big Wooden Horse

The Night Before Christmas

On the night before Christmas Emily stares out of the window and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to celebrate and get presents. A festive tale for children 3+

Battle Memorial Halls, Rother, TN33 0AQ
Monday 27 December - Bookings: 01424 772044