insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 37

EVENTS Loving Summer Festival // 3-14 Aug Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage // 4-22 Aug Looking for something different to do with your children over the summer holidays? Millbrook has the answer with its Loving Summer Festival this August. Weeks one and two see themed activity days with something for everyone – from circus workshops to survival skills, wildlife trails to magic tricks, each day will be a riot of fun and action. Weeks three and four welcome Paulo’s Americano Circus to Millbrook, a traditional circus with a touch of magic! From 3rd to 14th August, each day will take a different theme and include entertainment, crafts and action-packed workshops in the amazing Millbrook Amphitheatre. Come along for the morning, afternoon or whole day. Tickets cost just £6 for morning or afternoon sessions. In addition, there will be free pop-up activities around the Millbrook Centre to delight and surprise children and their families. Paulos Circus will be performing at Millbrook Garden Centre, Staplehurst, from 12th-16th August and at Millbrook Garden Centre, Gravesend from 19th-31st August. 11.30am & 2.30pm. Price: £7 per session. Millbrook Garden Centre, Staplehurst Road, Tonbridge TN12 9BT Millbrook Garden Centre, Station Road, Southfleet, Gravesend DA13 9PA www.millbrookgc.co.uk / 01622 832299 or 01474 331135 Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensationally sexy dancing. Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash-hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds, who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring hit songs including "Hungry Eyes", "Hey! Baby", "Do You Love Me?" and the heartstopping "(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life", don’t miss your chance to see the fastest selling show in West End history. You’ll have the time of your life! Mon-Thu: 7.30pm Fri: 5pm & 8.30pm Sat: 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Price: £29.50-£75. Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787787 37