insideKENT Magazine Issue 67 - October 2017 | Page 25

EVENTS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Coming Next Month… TEAM VIKING // 8 NOV THE NUTCRACKER, VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET // 12 & 14 NOV James's best friend's last wish was to be given a full Viking burial. Combining storytelling, comedy and live music this is the remarkable, hilarious and heart-lifting story of how James gave his best mate the send off he wanted. 7.30pm. Price: £14 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk / 01732 304241 Be swept away on a magical adventure in one of the most famous classical ballets of all time – The Nutcracker. With its combination of enchanting choreography and unforgettable music, this fabulous ballet is a Christmas treat like no other. Returning by popular demand, Vienna Festival Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker promises to delight audiences of all ages with its festive setting and light-hearted story. Set to Tchaikovsky’s sumptuous score, the magical tale of The Nutcracker is one of the world’s best-loved ballets and tells the story of Clara and her enchanted nutcracker doll. Their adventures see Clara and the Nutcracker combat the Mouse King, and join the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier on a wonderful journey through the glistening Land of Snow to a kingdom made entirely of sweets. 12 Nov: Maidstone (Hazlitt Arts Centre) 14 Nov: Gravesend (Woodville Halls) www.viennafestivalballet.com ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 25