insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 32

EVENTS Cirque de Glace // 27-31 Jan Flyaway Katie // 30 Jan By the makers of Shoe Baby, Penguin and Arthur’s Dream Boat, this is Long Nose Puppets’ new Flyaway Katie! Flyaway Katie is an inspiring flight of fancy about the power of imagination based on the popular children's book by Polly Dunbar with music by Tom Gray of Gomez. Katie is all alone and feeling grey. The birds in the picture on her wall look so colourful – if only Katie could be as bright as them, who knows what might happen? The show is bursting with colour, movement and surprises, with puppets of varying scales acting the story. The show is aimed at 2-7 year olds and will be 40 minutes plus 15 minutes ‘meet the puppets’. 2.30pm. Price: £6 (children under 12 £5). Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750 See The Marlowe’s stage transformed into an ice rink for this spectacular show. Combining ice dance and the world of cirque, this is a thrilling and breathtaking experience for all the family filled with colour, music, incredible costumes and jaw-dropping acrobatics. Evolution brings to life the story of our planet, man’s evolution and a journey to the limits of technology as a stunning ice spectacular. If the creation of the world was fire and ice, then so will it be with Cirque de Glace. 7pm (Thursday, Saturday & Sunday matinees 2.30pm). Price: from £13.50 The Marlowe Theatre, The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS www.marlowetheatre.com / 01227 787787 Strangeface // 30 Jan Spend a day making a bunraku-style puppet with award-winning company, Strangeface. Explore facial expressions, different body shapes and distortions to create a wonderfully characterful puppet. Then explore each puppet's character and voice. Ideal for those interested in puppetry or sculpture, who are keen to discover new techniques and materials. 10.30am. Price: £40 Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery, St. Faith's Street, Maidstone ME14 1LH www.maidstone.museum.gov.uk / 01622 602838 © Louise Bjorling Photography Bluewater Wedding Fair // 29-31 Jan Congo Faith Healers // 30 Jan Everything you need for your big day is covered at The Wedding Fair; from venues to favours, transport to catering, stationery to cakes, and much more. Try, buy and book everything for your perfect day from over 150 of the South East’s finest wedding suppliers and experts. Plus, don't miss the beautiful catwalk shows with stunning gowns for every style and budget, free expert workshops and live entertainment acts. Expert tips from the industry’s best, plus on-trend and imaginative ways to make your big day individual and unforgettable... For a great day out with the girls, choose the GOLD ticket including a glass of bubbly and reserved seating at the Catwalk Show. After the Fair, continue your day out with a trip to Bluewater’s top shops and restaurants, plus parking is free all day. Special Ticket Offer: BOOK NOW and save 1/3 on tickets, quote code BWW19 Adult £8 (Full price £12); GOLD £12* (Full price £18); Child (5-15 years) £5; Child (0-4 years) Free This band produces a unique, feel-good sound spanning blues, gypsy, Latin and rockabilly swing combined with a massive amount of energy, and their reputation as one of the top ten gigs to see in London T ( he Independent) is well deserved. Playing their original material, described as 'down & dirty swamp infested gypsy blues', they bring a fresh and exhilarating groove to the blues! 8pm. Price: £14.50 Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk / 01732 450175 OPENING TIMES Friday 29th January: 5:00pm - 8:30pm Saturday 30th January: 10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday 31st January: 10:00am - 5:00pm Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe DA9 9ST www .theweddingfairs.com / 020 3627 3263 32