insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 30

EVENTS

The King Is Back // 23 Jan

Wedding Showcase 2016 // 24 Jan
Be it the stately grandeur of
the castle itself, the country
house atmosphere of The
Astor Wing, or the stunning
lakeside location of The
Guthrie Pavilion, Hever Castle
offers a dream come true
location for your special day.
Intimate gatherings, exuberant
parties, outdoor weddings, all
catered for. As the castle and
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grounds will be shut for day
visitors, you will have the rare opportunity to experience all three of the
venue opportunities set up as they would be for a wedding. Wander at your
leisure around the spectacular facilities and experience first-hand the magic
of a wedding at Hever Castle. Meet the team who will be on hand to discuss
your requirements and answer any questions you may have.
From 10am. Price: Free
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224

Annie
// 25-30 Jan

UK Elvis tribute artiste, Ben Portsmouth, topped the bill on David Letterman
show 8th February 2013. In August 2012, Ben made history when he won
the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest which took
place in Memphis, crowning Ben as the Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute
Artist' – the only artist from outside the USA to ever win this prestigious
title.
Ben Portsmouth captures, with remarkable accuracy, each stage of
Elvis's career whilst maintaining a style and presence of his own. Experience
the essence and spirit of what it must have been like to see the young King
perform. With stunning costumes and superb musicianship, this is one of
the best Elvis tributes performing today.
7.30pm. Price: £25
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk / 01892 530613

Annie, the
world's favourite
family musical,
starring Birds of
a Feather star
Lesley Joseph
as the tyrannical
Miss Hannigan!
Set in 1930’s New York during The Great Depression, brave young Annie
is force to live a life of misery at Miss Hannigan's orphanage. Determined
to find her real parents, her luck changes when she is chosen to spend
Christmas at the residence of famous billionaire, Oliver Warbucks. Miss
Hannigan has other ideas and hatches a plan to spoil Annie's search. With
its award-winning book and score, this stunning new production includes
the unforgettable songs “Hard Knock Life”, “Easy Street”, “I Don't Need
Anything But You” and “Tomorrow”.
2.30pm & 7.30pm. Price: £22-£38
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000

Canterbury Choral Society Winter Concert // 23 Jan

Photo Day at Wildwood Wildlife Park // 26 Jan

Wildwood Wildlife Park is where you can come nose-to-nose with British
wildlife, past and present. There are over 200 native animals set in 40 acres
of beautiful ancient woodland. See wolves, bison, deer, owls, foxes, red
squirrels, wild boar, lynx, wild horses, badgers, beavers and more as you
make your way around the park.The photo day is a day of wildlife photography
with expert tuition from Wildwood’s resident photographer. Suitable for all
levels and abilities. Gift vouchers also available. Must be booked in advance
(for ages 16 and over).
9am. Price: £79
Wildwood, Herne Common, Herne Bay CT6 7LQ
www.wildwoodtrust.org / 01227 712111

Vivaldi Gloria & Haydn Nelson Mass, with the English Chamber Orchestra.
Canterbury Choral Society and its Youth Choir are joined by the worldrenowned English Chamber Orchestra to sing Vivaldi’s ever-popular Gloria,
and Haydn’s great Nelson Mass, the most Beethovenian of his works,
powerful and dramatic, and one of the towering masterpieces of the classical
age.
7.30pm. Price: £10-£27
Canterbury Cathedral, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH
www.canterburyticketshop.com / 01227 787787

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