insideKENT Magazine Issue 33 - December 2014 | Page 39

EVENTS chYps Carol Concert // 18 Dec Santa's Tickly Tale // 21 Dec On Sunday 21st December, highly acclaimed children's theatre and entertainment company, Whizz Bang Pop, returns to Charlton Park with its outrageously silly pantomime for 2014, Santa’s Tickly Tale. Brace yourselves for an interactive fun-filled hour of songs, dances, and merriment with a very happy ending. 3pm. Tickets: Adults £7.50, Children £5. Enjoy an enchanting family Christmas concert this December in aid of Kent charity chYps Children’s Hospice at Home. This warming festive evening returns to Tonbridge School Chapel following the success of its inaugural event last year. Sponsored by Fidelity Worldwide Investment, the carol concert features the Tonbridge Philharmonic Society and choir; special guest and news presenter, Ian Palmer; and Sevenoaks-born singer, pianist and songwriter, Joe Stilgoe. This Christmas event promises to be a stunning evening for all the family and will raise much-needed funds for Kent’s only children’s hospice at home charity. 6.30pm. VIP reception, 7.45pm. Price: Adults £8, Children £5, Under 5s go free. VIP Adults £20, Children £8. Tickets are available from Tonbridge School Box Office. Tonbridge School Chapel, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk / 01732 304241 Charlton Park, Canterbury CT4 5JA www.charlton-park.org / 01227 831355 Christmas at Chartwell // 21-22 Dec This festive season, visitors to Chartwell will gain an insight into how Christmas was once celebrated by the Churchill © John Millar family. Embark on a tour of the 1930s-inspired decorated house, and end the day with some magical festive songs from the Royal Tunbridge Choral Society in the grand dining room. 11am-12pm, 12.30pm-1.30pm & 2.30pm-3.30pm. Price: Usual admission charges apply, and event tickets cost £10 per person. Booking is essential. Chartwell, Mapleton Road, Westerham TN16 1PS www.nationaltrust.org.uk/chartwell / 0844 2491895 Demelza Carol Concert // 18 Dec Demelza’s annual carol concert will once again take place at the stunning Canterbury Cathedral this December. In addition to organist and master of choristers, Dr David Flood, directing the service with the Choir of Canterbury Cathedral, there will be traditional Christmas carols for all the family to enjoy. Postconcert, there will be a reception in the Chapter House with drinks and canapés – this can be booked with any ticket band. 7.30pm. Price: Adults from £12, Children £6. To book, phone Clare Emmett on 01795 845204 or email [email protected]. Canterbury Cathedral, Cathedral House, 11 The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH www.demelza.org.uk Santa In Love // 27-29 Dec Albion Christmas Show // 19 Dec Now in its 16th year, the Albion Christmas Show has long attracted sell-out audiences across the UK, and this December, Kellie While, Simon Care and Simon Nicol join founder of Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, and The Albion Band, Ashley Hutchings, on stage for an evening of traditional English Christmas music, dancing and celebration. Full of carols, spoken word, humorous readings and dance, this show will take you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. 7.30pm (doors 6.45pm). Price: Online £16, Ashford outlets and cash or cheque via Folk in the Barn £18, on door £19.50. Revelation St Mary's, St Mary the Virgin, The Churchyard, Ashford TN23 1QG www.revelationstmarys.co.uk Have you ever wanted to know a secret? Maybe you’d like to know where the fairy on top of the Christmas tree comes from, or why you never see a Christmas elf? Or maybe you’d like to know the greatest secret of them all...the one about Santa Claus and the thing he secretly loves the best. Could it be presents? Could it be reindeer? You’ll never guess, so if you want to find out then join Santa and his friends in this fun-filled family musical complete with games, giggles and all of your favourite Christmas songs. Santa will be available after the show to meet your little ones and give them a present, so don’t forget to bring your camera to capture the smiles. Recommended 2-5 yrs. 11am & 3pm. Price: £8.50 (includes gift from Santa). The Marlowe Studio, Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787787 39