insideKENT Magazine Issue 33 - December 2014 | Page 39
EVENTS
chYps
Carol Concert
// 18 Dec
Santa's Tickly Tale
// 21 Dec
On Sunday 21st December,
highly acclaimed children's
theatre and entertainment
company, Whizz Bang Pop,
returns to Charlton Park with
its outrageously silly
pantomime for 2014, Santa’s
Tickly Tale. Brace yourselves
for an interactive fun-filled hour
of songs, dances, and
merriment with a very happy
ending.
3pm. Tickets: Adults
£7.50, Children £5.
Enjoy an enchanting
family Christmas
concert this
December in aid
of Kent charity chYps
Children’s Hospice at
Home. This warming
festive evening
returns to Tonbridge
School Chapel following the success of its inaugural event last year.
Sponsored by Fidelity Worldwide Investment, the carol concert features the
Tonbridge Philharmonic Society and choir; special guest and news presenter,
Ian Palmer; and Sevenoaks-born singer, pianist and songwriter, Joe Stilgoe.
This Christmas event promises to be a stunning evening for all the family
and will raise much-needed funds for Kent’s only children’s hospice at
home charity.
6.30pm. VIP reception, 7.45pm. Price: Adults £8, Children £5, Under
5s go free. VIP Adults £20, Children £8. Tickets are available
from Tonbridge School Box Office.
Tonbridge School Chapel, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP
www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk / 01732 304241
Charlton Park, Canterbury CT4 5JA
www.charlton-park.org / 01227 831355
Christmas at
Chartwell
// 21-22 Dec
This festive
season, visitors
to Chartwell will
gain an insight
into how
Christmas was
once celebrated
by the Churchill
© John Millar
family. Embark
on a tour of the
1930s-inspired decorated house, and end the day with some magical festive
songs from the Royal Tunbridge Choral Society in the grand dining room.
11am-12pm, 12.30pm-1.30pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm. Price: Usual
admission charges apply, and event tickets cost £10 per person. Booking
is essential.
Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham TN16 1PS
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell / 0844 2491895
Demelza Carol
Concert // 18 Dec
Demelza’s annual carol
concert will once again take
place at the stunning
Canterbury Cathedral this
December. In addition to
organist and master of
choristers, Dr David Flood,
directing the service with the
Choir of Canterbury Cathedral,
there will be traditional Christmas carols for all the family to enjoy. Postconcert, there will be a reception in the Chapter House with drinks and
canapés – this can be booked with any ticket band.
7.30pm. Price: Adults from £12, Children £6. To book, phone Clare
Emmett on 01795 845204 or email [email protected].
Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury
CT1 2EH
www.demelza.org.uk
Santa In Love // 27-29 Dec
Albion Christmas Show // 19 Dec
Now in its
16th year, the
Albion
Christmas
Show has
long attracted
sell-out
audiences
across the
UK, and this
December,
Kellie While,
Simon Care and Simon Nicol join founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye
Span, and The Albion Band, Ashley Hutchings, on stage for an evening of
traditional English Christmas music, dancing and celebration. Full of carols,
spoken word, humorous readings and dance, this show will take you on
a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain.
7.30pm (doors 6.45pm). Price: Online £16, Ashford outlets and cash
or cheque via Folk in the Barn £18, on door £19.50.
Revelation St Mary's, St Mary the Virgin, The Churchyard,
Ashford TN23 1QG
www.revelationstmarys.co.uk
Have you ever wanted to know a secret? Maybe you’d like to know where
the fairy on top of the Christmas tree comes from, or why you never see
a Christmas elf? Or maybe you’d like to know the greatest secret of them
all...the one about Santa Claus and the thing he secretly loves the best.
Could it be presents? Could it be reindeer? You’ll never guess, so if you
want to find out then join Santa and his friends in this fun-filled family musical
complete with games, giggles and all of your favourite Christmas songs.
Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them
a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles.
Recommended 2-5 yrs.
11am & 3pm. Price: £8.50 (includes gift from Santa).
The Marlowe Studio, Marlowe Theatre, The Friars,
Canterbury CT1 2AS
www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787787
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