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EVENTS

Prescriptions // 21 Apr – 14 Aug

Julian Clary: The Joy of Mincing // 22 Apr
The Joy of Mincing
is Julian Clary's
celebration of 30
years as a camp
comedian. There is
so much to tell you;
the ups and downs
of his sordid love life,
the true and heart
stopping account of
how he saved Dame
Joan Collins' life, and
don’t start him on
the perils of his DIY
electrical home
enema kit. On stage
Julian will proudly
wear his welldeserved M.B.E.
(Mincer of the British
Empire). It was the
last thing he
expected to receive
when he knelt down
in front of Prince
Charles in the
scullery at
Buckingham
Palace… And because Julian gives and gives (until it hurts) he will be
handing out honours to the lucky few in the audience too. This is Julian at
his filthy best. Live and unplugged.
8pm. Price: £23
Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU
www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk / 01892 530613
© Tony Briggs

The exhibition focuses on the book art of Martha Hall, on loan from the
University of New England, and linked to a University of Kent symposium.
Hall’s books documents her experiences with breast cancer and interactions
with the medical community, and are accompanied by a curated show of
artists books responding to themes of art, empathy and wellbeing. Supported
by the Wellcome Trust.
From 10am. Price: Free
The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge, 18 High Street,
Canterbury CT1 2RA
www.canterbury.co.uk/beaney

Simon Evans: In the Money // 22 Apr

The Glorious 1930’s Castle House Party // 23 Apr

Step back in time and experience an evening of ‘art decadence’ at Leeds
Castle as you join a lavish house party reminiscent of the 1930s. Residential
guests begin with a delicious afternoon tea followed by a spot of croquet
on the lawn. Evening entertainment begins with ‘prohibition’ cocktails
followed by a chance to try your hand at the art of falconry. For something
more leisurely, relax on a wooden punt tour around the castle’s moat. A
delicious three-course menu on a contemporary 1930’s theme will be
served in the Henry VIII Banqueting Hall. A full English breakfast is served
in the Castle Dining Room for residential guests to enjoy in the following
morning.
From 4pm. Price: From £130 per person.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400

Host of BBC Radio 4’s Goes to Market and star of BBC1’s Live at the
Apollo, Simon Evans has been immersing himself in economics for the last
couple of years, like a pig immersing itself in organic cleansing elements.
He has unpicked why the French don't want to own their own home (sex,
obvs), why mass spectrometers reveal Americans to literally be made of
corn, and why Alco-Synth – the effects of alcohol but with an effective
antidote – is not likely to be appearing at a wine bar near you in the near
future, despite having been invented years ago. As usual the whole thing
deteriorates swiftly into a heartfelt rant about his children, but these are at
least the lofty aspirations he starts with this time. Suitable for ages 14+.
8pm. Price: £14
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750

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