insideKENT Magazine Issue 33 - December 2014 | Page 33

EVENTS

Wreath- and
Swag-making
Workshop
// 3-5 Dec

Christmas at The Bull Hotel // 4-22 Dec

Make the most of
the festivities in
Knole's Great Hall
this winter before it
closes for
refurbishment next
year. Try your hand
© Arnhel de Serra
at wreath-making
on 3rd and 4th December and swag-making on 5th December.
Demonstrations, all materials, plus coffee and biscuits will be provided.
10am-1pm. Price: £55 per person. Booking essential.
Knole, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole / 01732 462100
Javajam

Margate Operatic Society presents:
Rapunzel – A Very Tangled Tale // 3-7 Dec

This December, this Michelin-starred venue will host a glittering line up of
award-winning food, fine wines and great festive entertainment. Featuring
some of the best tribute acts in Kent and a special three-course menu put
together by its talented chefs, The Bull Hotel has prepared four dedicated
Christmas evenings in the lead up to the big day. In the way of entertainment,
choose from The Blues Brothers on 4th December, Elvis on 11th, Michael
Bublé on 18th, and Abba Chic on 22nd – all in addition to a fabulous dinner.
Alternatively, gather round the fire and enjoy some great jazz and guitar
with your bar or restaurant meal on 5th, 17th and 19th December.
Price: £49 a head for three-course dinner and entertainment on
specified dates. Jazz evenings, free admission.
The Bull Hotel, Bull Lane, Wrotham TN15 7RF
www.thebullhotel.com

Following the huge success of Snow White in 2013, Margate Operatic
Society (MOS) returns to the Winter Gardens this December in aid of its
2014 festive pantomime, Rapunzel – A Very Tangled Tale. With a stunning
set and costumes, plus dazzling dancing, enchanting children, and a multitalented cast, MOS will once again delight audiences of all ages. An
original script from Stuart Clements and Harcus Copper will give Thanet
audiences a magical and exciting start to the Christmas season .
7.30pm. Sat & Sun matinee, 3pm. Price: Adults in advance £11, on
door £13; Concessions in advance £9.50, on door £11.
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795

All Made Up
Christmas
Spectacular // 5 Dec
Unwrap a world of funny at
the very first All Made Up
Christmas Spectacular. This
one-off festive improv show
will be a merry mix of their
sell-out social media set,
with new fun and games all made up on the spot. Who knows what the
noggins will think up, but rest assured that every audience suggestion will
be a gift.
8pm. Price: £8.
Churchill Studio, Churchill Theatre, High Street, Bromley BR1 1HA
www.churchilltheatre.co.uk / 08448717620

Bad Manners // 4 Dec
Formed in 1976 and still going
strong four decades on, this
legendary British Ska band is
still packing out venues all over
the world. Still fronted by the
man himself, Buster
Bloodvessel, the band always
delivers a powerful energetic
show that leaves the audience
exhausted, but thoroughly
content. If you want a big
noisy ska-fuelled party with
added helpings of nostalgia,
then look no further than the
mighty Bad Manners. Support
act is Max Splodge. This is a
14+ event; under 16s must
be accompanied by an adult.
8pm. Price: Adults in

Laid Bare
Cabaret
// 5 Dec
This festive season,
Laid Bare – the sellout burlesque
success – returns
with a variety of acts
from aerial acrobatics and fire, to burlesque and music. An entertainment
experience not to be missed, this winter’s cabaret will be compèred by
local award-winning magician, illusionist and mind-reading extraordinaire,
Sam Beedle, plus Vicky Butterfly, one of the UK's top Burlesque artists, will
feature. Contains adult themes. Not suitable for under 16s.
8pm. Price: £14.
The Marlowe Studio, Marlowe Theatre, The Friars,
Canterbury CT1 2AS
www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787787

advance £18.50, on door £20.
Folkestone Quarterhouse, 49 Tontine Street, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750

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