insideKENT Magazine Issue 70 - January 2018 | Page 20

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THE JOHNNY CASH STORY // 13 JAN
CILLA - THE MUSICAL // 16-20 JAN
The Johnny Cash Story premiers at The Stag Plaza to take you on an
incredible journey through the career of the 18-time Grammy Award
winner, Johnny Cash. Immerse yourself in the world of the 'Man in
Black' in this groundbreaking ‘show-umentary’ format. Featuring
powerful renditions of Folsom Prison Blues, Ring Of Fire, Man In Black,
Sunday Morning Coming Down, Hurt and many more. This astonishing
back catalogue is realised with authenticity by Jamie Rodden, a critically
acclai med performer whose portrayals of Cash at the Edinburgh Fringe
2016/17 won audiences and wowed critics.
8pm. Price: £12
Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
www.sevenoakspanto.com / 01732 450175
WEDDING SHOWCASE // 13-14 JAN
Cilla - The Musical is the spectacular and heartwarming musical
adaptation of the critically acclaimed hit ITV television series by Bafta-
award winner, Jeff Pope. It tells the extraordinary story of the ordinary
girl from Liverpool whose teenage dreams of stardom lead her to
becoming one of Britain’s best loved entertainers of all time. It’s an
introduction by a young John Lennon to music mogul Brian Epstein
that changes Priscilla White’s life forever. By the age of just 25 she would
be known as singer and TV star, Cilla Black – number one selling artist
and at the forefront of the Brit Pop music scene. The musical score is
the ultimate soundtrack to the 60s, including Cilla’s greatest hits Anyone
Who Had a Heart, Alfie and Something Tells Me; Twist and Shout by
the Beatles; California Dreamin’ by The Mamas and The Papas, and
many more.
2.30pm & 7.30pm. Price: £22.50-£44.50
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000
STARGAZING // 17 JAN
Leeds Castle has been described as ‘the loveliest castle in the world’
and there can be no more romantic place to hold your wedding. Please
take the opportunity to visit on Saturday 13th or Sunday 14th January,
enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and view the castle dressed for your
wedding day. Appointments will be available to you on either of the
two days from 10am to 5pm and the castle’s experienced wedding
coordinators will be on hand.
From 10am. Price: Free
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400
Wrap up warm to spend an evening looking at the stars in the company
of Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford. Outdoor
activities are weather dependant. Followed by tea and cake.
7pm. Price: £10 (under 16s £8)
Hall Place & Gardens, Bourne Road, Bexleyheath DA5 1PQ
www.hallplace.org.uk / 01322 526574
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