EVENTS
More Miller Magic // 11 Sep
The 17-piece Astor Big Band and the six Astor singers plus the Strictly Miller Dancers present a host of Glenn Miller number one hits including “ In The Mood ”, “ Tuxedo Junction ”, “ At Last ” and “ Moonlight Serenade ”. As well as this , they will also play the hits of Frank Sinatra , Bing Crosby and the Andrew Sisters and songs from the musicals West Side Story , Les Miserables , Copacabana and others – all in the unmistakable Glenn Miller style . All Astor Big Band Profits are donated to the RBL Poppy Appeal .
3pm . Price : £ 21 Assembly Hall Theatre , Crescent Road , Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www . assemblyhalltheatre . co . uk / 01892 530613
The Shawshank Redemption // 12-17 Sep
Dinner and Talk ‘ Virging on the Impossible ’ with performance by the Cathedral Girls ’ Choir // 16 Sep
Guests will enjoy being serenaded by Canterbury Cathedral Girls ’ Choir during an arrival drinks reception , followed by a 3- course dinner and coffee in the Clagett Auditorium at Canterbury Cathedral Lodge . Afterwards , Vesturer , Chris Crooks , will us take us on an illuminating journey through the history of virgers and outline the many and varied responsibilities they carry out in the course of their duties , peeking behind the scenes at all manner of things – from carving candles to VIP visitors .
6.30pm , £ 24.95 per person ( 10 % discount to The Friends of the Canterbury Cathedral ) Canterbury Cathedral Lodge , Canterbury CT1 2EH meet @ canterburycathedrallodge . org // www . canterburycathedrallodge . org // 01227 865350
Tell Me Anything // 17 Sep
When David was 15 , he loved punk , house parties and poetry . But most of all , he loved Kate . They loved each other so much it hurt . Kate has an eating disorder . But David knows he can make her better . On The Run return following the five-star sell-out success of their début , with a new show – solo performed by David Ralfe – about love , hopeless devotion and growing up . Directed by Chris Harrisson ( Rhum and Clay ).
7.30pm . Price : £ 10 Theatre Royal Margate , Addington Street , Margate CT9 1PW www . theatreroyalmargate . co . uk / 01843 292795
Salute To The 40s // 17-18 Sep
A stage adaptation of the nation ’ s favourite movie , adapted by Owen O ’ Neill and Dave Johns . Based on the novella Rita Hayworth And The Shawshank Redemption , this thrilling stage production examines desperation , injustice , friendship and hope behind bars . The 1994 feature film , regularly voted Britain ’ s favourite ever movie , starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards . Despite his protests of innocence , Andy Dufresne is handed a double life sentence for the murders of his wife and her lover . Incarcerated at the notorious Shawshank prison , he quickly learns that no one can survive alone , and strikes up a friendship with fellow prisoner Red . But when Warden Stammas decides to bully Andy into subservience and exploit his talents for accountancy , a desperate plan is quietly hatched ...
7.30pm ( Thursday & Saturday matinees 2.30pm ). Price : from £ 18 The Marlowe Theatre , The Friars , Canterbury CT1 2AS www . marlowetheatre . com / 01227 787787
One of Britain ’ s best vintage festivals ! Dress in ’ 40s style and become part of Chatham Dockyard ’ s 1940 ’ s family . Then be transported back in time for a weekend of vintage delight ! Living history , live vintage music , dancing and variety acts . Not to be missed , an event filled with vintage spirit !
From 10am . Price : from £ 18 ( children from £ 15 ). The Historic Dockyard , Church Lane , Chatham ME4 4TE www . thedockyard . co . uk / 01634 823800
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