insideKENT Magazine Issue 54 - September 2016 | Page 24

EVENTS KentEvents Dirty Dancing // 1-10 Sep Sherlock Holmes & The Hound Of The Baskervilles // 3 Sep Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience: Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the recordbreaking musical is even better than before in this all-new production. The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes”, “Hey! Baby, Do You Love Me?” and the heart stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life”. 2.30pm, 5pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm (dependent on date booked). Price: £22.00-£45.50 The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 22000 Join Chapterhouse Theatre Company for an exciting open-air production of Sherlock Holmes and the Hound of the Baskervilles. On the lonely wasteland of the desolate Devon moors something evil is afoot. When death stalks the Baskerville family, legend and superstition collide with the most heinous of crimes. Bring a picnic and your best detective skills for an unforgettable evening of mystery, suspense and theatre under the stars. 7.30pm (gates open 6.30pm). Price: £15 (children £12, under 4s free). Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.leeds-castle.co.uk / 01622 765400 An Audience With Frank Bruno // 3 Sep Enjoy an evening with boxing legend and British icon Frank Bruno. Frank will be talking about his life, his times and troubles inside and outside of the ring. There will be a full Q&A where fans will have the opportunity to ask Frank any questions they may have. The night will include live entertainment, including some special guests, a top comedian, a VIP meet-and-greet with Frank himself, and a live raffle and auction. 7pm. Price: £20-£100 The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk / 01732 450175 Handmade & Homegrown Festival // 2-4 Sep Medieval Falconry // 3-11 Sep Gaze skywards in awe as hawks, owls and falcons soar above Dover Castle. Discover the art of training, exercising and hunting with birds and hear the stories and legends from medieval times. Step inside the castle’s medieval Great Tower and take a journey back to the court of King Henry II, as the tower comes to life with stories of Hunting and Harvest. Outside see the birds at rest, chat to the falconers and don’t miss their impressive flying displays. From 10am. Price: £18.30 (children 5-15 £11). Dover Castle, Castle Hill, Dover CT16 1HU www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/dover-castle / 01304 211067 Celebrate all things handmade and homegrown in the heart of the glorious Kent countryside and browse the work of local artisans. Visit stalls with wonderful handmade soaps, jewellery, ceramics and beautifully designed homewares for purchase as unique gifts for family and friends, or for you and your home. Sample delicious cheeses, chocolates, marshmallows, preserves, cobnuts and other locally produced goods in the craft and food marquee. From 10am. Price: £16.50 (children 5-15 £9.30). Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 24