insideKENT Magazine Issue 23 - February 2014 | Page 27

ZRI Presents Brahms & The Gypsy // 15 Feb Time Travellers Go...Secrets and Spies // 15-23 Feb ZRI present one of Brahms’ bestloved chamber music works – the Clarinet Quartet – in the form of a tavern ensemble of its time. Rescored here with a santouri and accordion for the rich folk bank sounds that inspired the original piece itself, ZRI weaves in gypsy and Klezmer music to present a concert from a time when classical folk came from the same place. 7.45pm. Price: In advance, Adults £14, Under 16s £8. On the door, Adults £16, Under 16s £10. Revelation St Mary's, St Mary the Virgin, The Churchyard, Ashford TN23 1QG www.revelationstmarys.co.uk / 07548 679199 Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators, this is your time to shine and sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise and cracking codes and clues. A time traveller’s event for kids, attendees will need to bring their time traveller’s passport to collect their event sticker. 10am-4pm daily. Price: Adults £17, English Heritage members go free. Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU www.english-heritage.org.uk Just Jesting at Half Term // 15-23 Feb A half term week of merriment with Peterkin the Fool, visitors can join in with acrobatics, stilts, daily fire breathing shows and learn the art of serious silliness at their Fool School. Suitable for all ages. Grounds open 10am daily, castle opens 10:30am. Last admission 3pm & gates close 5pm. Jesting shows daily. Price: Adults £21, Seniors £18.50, Children £13.50, Under 4s free. Event is included in Key to the Castle tickets. Tomten // 16 Feb Perfect for the younger members in your family, the theatre adaptation of Tomten sees Viktor Rydberg's well-loved poem brought to life in a new puppetry show for children of 3yrs+. Full of delightful farm characters and Swedish charm, why not plan a day out and treat the kids this half term? 2pm & 5pm. Price: Adults £8.50, £6.50. Hazlitt Arts Centre, Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1PL www.oldsaw.co.uk / www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk / 01622 758611 Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.leeds-castle.com 27