insideKENT Magazine Issue 25 - April 2014 | Page 35

Orchestra ONE // 8-11 April Viva la Drag! // 10 April Kent Music’s awardwinning Orchestra ONE project will continue to help young people make ground-breaking original music together, thanks to a £21,000 sponsorship from Golding Vision. Golding Vision is a part of Maidstone-based Golding Homes and supports its work in building sustainable communities and improving life opportunities for its residents. The four-day course in April does not require participants to audition, and will be led by saxophonist and composer, Pete Wareham. Price: Workshops are free. New Line Learning Academy, Boughton Lane, Loose, Maidstone ME15 9QL www.kent-music.com/orchestra-one-application-form / 01622 358406 The latest hit show from London’s West End, Viva la Drag! is coming to town. Directed by Kylie Minogue’s creative director, the show will feature songs especially composed by Boy George and it has already been described by show producer Michael Taylor as “the ultimate girls’ night out – with added extras!” The lavish production promises a rollicking night of cross-dressing comedy and musical theatre, with classic hits combined with today’s chart toppers: "Single Ladies", "Stop in the Name of Love", "Car Wash", "Get Lucky", "Rolling in the Deep", "Jolene", Crazy in Love", and scores more feature. Over 16s advised. 7.30pm. Price: £19.50 – £27.50. The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000 Artspring 2 // 8-13 April With the vibrant colours of spring just beginning to bloom, April is the perfect time for visitors to refresh their senses with the colours, shapes and textures of these local artists’ work. The new Tonbridge-based Artspring 2 exhibition will feature a wide variety of creative pieces, in a range of different medias. As well as paintings, t