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Events at Canterbury Festival this weekend
ST PETERSBURG SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
VLADIMIR ALTSCHULER CONDUCTOR, TIM HUGH CELLO
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2017 AT 7.30PM | MUSIC
VENUE
TICKETS
£36.25, £31.25, £26.25, £19.25, £13.25
Internationally acclaimed cellist, Tim Hugh, ‘a musician with a compelling insight into the creative urge behind the notes’ (The Times), joins the St Petersburg Symphony Orchestra in a musical programme of romance and adventure.
Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet raises the curtain before the Shostakovich Cello Concerto No. 2 showcases Tim’s rich and sumptuous tone. Rimsky Korsakov’s Scheherazade closes the Festival’s Opening concert in exhilarating style.
‘First-class Tchaikovsky and impressive Shostakovich’ Bachtrack
Approx. duration: 2 hours
All ticket prices include a Marlowe per-ticket booking fee of £1.25
BOX OFFICE 01227 787 787
HAPPY HOUR
PRESENTED BY TMESIS THEATRE
SATURDAY 21 OCTOBER 2017 AT 7.30PM | PERFORMANCE
VENUE
TICKETS
£16.25
The workers on Level 3 are racing against the clock to reach their quota of Smiley Faces, but are they really happy enough? This poignant, fast-paced comedy explores our 21st-century obsession with happiness and success. Can we learn to be happy? And can our emotions be bought and sold? The ‘happiness industry’ would have us think so…
Tmesis Theatre’s new production combines their trademark physicality with humour, music, and text from long-term collaborator Chris Fittock.
‘Tmesis are producing all that’s good in the world of physical theatre’ The Stage
‘Like a Richard Curtis romcom reworked by DV8, glorious and full of heart’ The Guardian
There will be a post-show Q&A with the cast.
Approx. duration: 1 hour
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the layout of this building, no late admittance is permitted once the show has started.
All ticket prices include a Marlowe per-ticket booking fee of £1.25
THE MASTERS OF MYSTERY
A NEW MUSICAL ADVENTURE BY DONNELLY & MALTBY
DATES
21 Oct – 21 Oct 2017 at 03:00 PM
19 Oct – 21 Oct 2017 at 08:00 PM
VENUE
The Marlowe Studio
TICKETS
£15.25, £12.25 student concessions
The Festival is proud to present the world premiere of a new musical adventure, The Masters of Mystery by Jenna Donnelly and Ethan Lewis Maltby, commissioned by Canterbury Festival.
We’re in England, 1926. Lock and Doc have been friends since birth and, now both teenagers, they have a gift for solving unusual crimes.
When they arrive in the town of Nottswood, they are faced with their darkest challenge yet as an evil presence takes over the town. An exciting and fast-paced musical for all the family from the creators of DrumChasers and The Battle of Boat, The Masters of Mystery promises to have you on the edge of your seat.
Composer Ethan Lewis Maltby is a Canterbury Christ Church University graduate whose music has been performed all over the world in cinemas, stadiums and theatres. Jenna Donnelly is a lyricist and writer of platinum-selling records and has collaborated with artists on major labels such as Sony, Virgin and Warner.
The Festival is delighted and excited to host this new work as a highlight of the 2017 Season.
Post show Q&A on Friday (8pm) and Saturday (3pm).
Suitable: 12+
Donnelly & Maltby are Marlowe Supported Artists
Production supported by: Canterbury Christ Church University
All ticket prices include a Marlowe per-ticket booking fee of £1.25
FESTIVAL FAMILY QUIZ
WITH PATRICK MONAHAN
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 2:00 PM
VENUE
The Festival Spiegeltent
TICKETS
£8
This fantastically fun, family quiz is hosted by one of the UK’s favourite stand-ups and it promises to go where no quiz has gone before.
You may not learn very much general knowledge but you’ll definitely find out a thing or two about the people sitting near you. Prepare for huge laughs and wonderful fun for the whole family.
‘If you have kids, take them to this show. If you don’t have kids, steal some and take them to this show.’ Broadway Baby
Suitable: 5+
Duration: 1 hour
Note: Under 1s go free
All events taking place at the Spiegeltent are very relaxed with a well-lit auditorium, flexible seating, buggy park area, and plenty of space for smaller siblings to crawl and toddle.
All ticket prices include a Marlowe per-ticket booking fee of £1.25
BUDAPEST CAFE ORCHESTRA
AN EVENING OF BALKAN AND HUNGARIAN MUSIC
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 7:30 PM
TICKETS
£12 adv, £14 on the door
Enjoy the world of Eastern European music with this magical café orchestra belting out a series of Balkan, Hungarian and other classical pieces.
ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA
WITH TANGOJESTER
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 7:30 PM
TICKETS
£10 on the door
Enjoy an evening of dancing at Westcourt Tango’s Saturday Night Milonga, open to all Argentine Tango dancers.
Full details visit website
VERDI’S REQUIEM
PERFORMED BY MERRY OPERA
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 6:00 PM
TICKETS
£17
This staged version by Kent-based Merry Opera brings the audience deep into the music; 12 powerful voices whispering prayers for salvation and triumphantly praising God.
Full details visit website
SHARK IN THE PARK AT THEATRE ROYAL
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 2:00 PM
TICKETS
£10, conc. available, bkg fees apply
Timothy Pope is looking through his telescope – but wait, is that a Shark, in the Park!? From the creative team behind ‘The Hairy Maclary show’ – see all 3 of Nick Sharratt’s, ‘Shark in the Park’ books live on Stage!
Tickets: £10, concessions £7.50, FOMT £6, Family Ticket £30 (booking fees – 50p per ticket in person/phone. £1.50 per ticket online)
Book: 01843 292795 or visit website
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MONO PRINTING WITH COLIN MCGOWAN
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 11:00 AM
TICKETS
£30 (4 max. per class)
Learn mono printing and produce a unique individual print. Bring your ideas, photos and an overall. Everything else provided.
THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURE BY JUDE ADAMS
DATES
16 Oct – 23 Oct 2017 at 10:00 AM
Multimedia showcase of the inspirational music and story of Jude Adams.
Jude’s story is compelling, honest and inspirational, and reveals a gritty determination to achieve her dreams despite perceived obstacles of age, health and a lack of musical know-how.
Jude’s debut album, This Girl, This Woman was launched in September 2016 and has received considerable attention both nationally and internationally with one of the songs, Me and Mrs Peel reaching the semi-finals of the 2016 UK Songwriting Contest.
‘wonderful piece of fresh artistic talent’ (Rosie Millard, broadcaster)
Times: 10am-5pm daily
Venue: The Lilford Gallery, 76 Castle Street, CT1 2QD
Tickets: Free
Full details visit website
AGATHA CHRISTIE AFTERNOON TEA
AT BRAMLEYS
DATES
16 Oct – 21 Oct 2017 at 02:00 PM
TICKETS
£21.25 & £19.75
Sit back and enjoy the vintage 1930s with a traditional cream tea and a performance of Agatha Christie’s rarely seen mystery The Rats.
Included in every ticket is a traditional cream tea of scones, chocolate éclair, cake and tea or coffee.
Venue: Bramleys Cocktail Bar, Canterbury, CT1 2JA
Tickets: £21.25 & £19.75 (inclusive of per ticket booking fee)
Book: Marlowe Theatre Box Office 01227 787787 or visit canterburyticketshop.com
PURE FORM
AN EXHIBITION OF LOCAL SCULPTURE
DATES
21, 22, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Oct at 12:00 AM
CANTERBURY THROUGH MY EYES
COMMUNITY PHOTO EXHIBITION ALONG THE KING’S MILE
DATES
14 Oct – 31 Oct 2017 at 09:00 AM
1 Nov – 4 Nov 2017 at 09:00 AM
Canterbury Festival and The King’s Mile launched a photographic competition in July 2017. The challenge was to produce just one photo showing ‘Canterbury through your eyes’.
The standard was high, and the content enticingly wide ranging. The competition judges had the task of choosing just 20 photos to appear along the Kings Mile in the outdoor exhibition during the Canterbury Festival. They also had to choose one winner, to receive a £150 voucher to spend at the Canterbury Camera Centre.
Spend some time walking along The King’s Mile, using the map below, following the community photographic trail, and discover what Canterbury looks like through someone else’s eyes…
Congratulations to all of the finalists and particularly to Martin Jameson – winner of the competition, whose photo is displayed in the Lilford Gallery and appears at the top of this page.
CANTERBURY THROWDOWN
COMMUNITY POTTERY PROJECT
DATES
14 Oct – 28 Oct 2017 at 10:00 AM
CHANGE OF VENUE: 12 Butchery Lane, Canterbury, CT1 2JR
To use the potters wheel, customers should be aged 10+
This project has been organised by Cherry Tewfik and Lilford Gallery
PASSING PLACES
SUE CARFRAE, TINA-LUISE HEWITT, CHRIS HUNT, MARGARET SMITH
DATES
19, 20, 21, 23, 24 Oct at 09:00 AM
22 Oct – 22 Oct 2017 at 10:00 AM
TICKETS
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Contemporary painting, photography and textile mark making by four local women artists exploring the places they have visited.
Venue:
The Somerset Maugham, The Horsebridge Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, CT5 1AF
Opening times:
19-24 Oct, Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Further details: www.carfraephotography.com
CROWS CAMP STUDIO AUTUMN EXHIBITION
JANET ALDIS, LOCUS ARTS AND DAPHNE CANDLER
DATES
14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Oct at 11:00 AM
TICKETS
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
An exciting and eclectic mix of paintings, sculpture, silk wearable art, raku, prints, gifts and cards by local well known artists.
Venue:
Crows Camp Studio, Crows Camp Road, Bishopsbourne, CT4 5JH
Opening times:
14-15, 21-22, 28-29 Oct, 11am-5pm
Further details: www.crowscamp.co.uk
BODIES OF WORKS
PETER WILTSHIRE, YVAN FONTANEL, JOHN HARVEY AND DEREK RAY
DATES
14 Oct – 22 Oct 2017 at 10:00 AM
TICKETS
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
Come and see a collection of English drawings along with affordable pastels and paintings by the Canterbury Life Drawing Group.
Venue:
48 Broad Street, Canterbury, CT1 2LS
Opening times:
14-22 Oct, 10am-8pm
Further details: call 01227 451991
CANTERBURY PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
DISPLAY OF PHOTOGRAPHS BY MEMBERS
DATES
Saturday 21 October 2017 at 10:00 AM
TICKETS
THIS IS A FREE EVENT
A selection of members and local schools’ photographs formed into an interesting exhibition of images of various types.
Venue:
St. Peter’s Methodist Church Hall, St. Peters Street, CT1 2BE
Opening times:
10am-4pm
Further details: www.canterburyphotographicsociety.com
EAST KENT ARTISTS’ OPEN HOUSES
ART EXHIBITIONS IN ARTIST’S HOMES AND STUDIOS
DATES
14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 Oct at 11:00 AM
TICKETS
THESE ARE FREE EVENTS
East Kent is home to an abundance of creative talent. Throughout the Festival local artists will be opening their houses and studios to the public, free of charge. This is a great chance to see and buy unique artworks and meet the artists within their creative environment.
Maps and leaflets available from Canterbury Visitor Information Centre at The Beaney House of Art and Knowledge and the Canterbury Festival Office on Orange Street.Faversham Trail
Maps and leaflets available from the Fleur de Lis Tourist Information Centre on Preston Street and Creek Creative.
Whitstable Trail
Maps and leaflets available from the Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre, Harbour Books, The Library and Whitstable Trust.
Margate and Clifftonville Trail
Maps and leaflets available from Margate Visitor Information Centre, The Droit House, Stone Pier,
Margate and all participating venues.
Herne Bay Trail
Maps and leaflets available from Beach Creative on Beach Street, Bay Art Gallery and Council Offices both on William Street, Mackaris at The Bandstand on Central Parade, and Herne Bay
Library on the High Street.
Ramsgate and Broadstairs Trail
Maps and leaflets available from Ramsgate Information Centre in Ramsgate Harbour, Broadstairs Information Kiosk in Viking Bay, New Kent Art Gallery on Albion Street and all participating venues.
Deal Trail
Maps and leaflets available from The Astor Theatre,Stanhope Road, Deal Library, off Queen Street and The Landmark Cafe, bottom of Trinity Road and all participating venues.
For the full list of trails and exhibiting artists, see the EKOH website.
For more information on all these events visit www.canterburyfestival.co.uk
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