Stage is set for class acts to sprinkle some stardust in Kent
Want to have a good laugh or fancy something a little more serious? Look no further than your local theatres.
Gyles Brandreth – Word Power!
After taking 2015’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival by storm, Gyles Brandreth is coming to Maidstone as part of a 40-date UK tour of his brand new show Word Power! Gyles is a word fanatic.
Founder of the National Scrabble Championships and president of the Association of British Scrabble Players, Gyles has appeared on every word-based radio and TV game show and is a regular visitor to Countdown’s Dictionary Corner. Gyles is one of Britain’s busiest after-dinner speakers and award-ceremony hosts. He has won and been nominated for awards, as a public speaker, novelist, children’s writer, broadcaster (Sony and Royal Television Society), political diarist (Channel Four), journalist (British Press Awards), theatre producer (Olivier), and businessman (British Tourist Authority Come to Britain Trophy). He has featured on This Is Your Life and Desert Island Discs and is a former chairman and now vice-president of the National Playing Fields Association. The show is described by Chortle as ‘A beautifully enunciated love letter to the English Language’. Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone; April 4
24 Mid Kent Living
Outside the Box Live comedy is an experience like no other. Every live event will have a one-off specialness about it that will only happen in that moment. It could be one of the numerous unannounced special guests trying something out for a TV show, or a perfect collaboration between the audience and the performer who would be unique and only privy to those who were there. You don't get that watching old re-runs on TV. Come and see stand-up
comedy how it's meant to be and you can say "I was there when..." Stag Plaza, Sevenoaks; April 7
Banff Film Festival Experience an evening of extraordinary short films from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of
some of today's most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. Ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel through an exhilarating collection of the latest films from the most talented adventure film makers of today. An exciting event not to be missed with free prize giveaways. Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells; April 7
Omid Djalili – Live 2016
Award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili has announced a new 41-date UK tour in 2016. After recent events this will be Omid's most relevant show to date. As a stand-up and acclaimed actor, Omid’s credits range
from Hollywood movies and television to live productions on the West End stage. Intelligent, sometimes provocative and always entertaining, his stand-up is a hugely energetic and captivating comedy masterclass. Earning praise across the world for his performances, Omid has appeared on UK and US TV, and starred in films such as the Golden Globe-nominated Shaun the Sheep Movie, Mr Nice, Gladiator, Sex And The City 2, The Mummy and The Infidel. In 2015 he was also executive producer of the acclaimed documentary We Are Many, about the global anti-war demonstrations that took place in 800 cities on February 15 2003, to date the largest mobilisation of human beings in the history of the earth.
Horsebridge Centre, Whitstable; March 30-31 Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone; April 22
Bugsy Malone New York 1929. A war rages between two rival gangsters, Fat Sam and Dandy Dan. Dan is in possession of a new and deadly weapon: the dreaded 'splurge gun'. As the custard pies fly
around, cue great musical numbers and fun for all the family in this fabulous musical extravaganza by Rare Productions. Central Theatre, Chatham; April 14-16
Dracula Bram Stoker’s dark tale is brought to life by the incredible youth theatre members, who dive head first
into this terrifying story, flavouring it with the touch of anarchic comic energy that this group have become known for. But this is no parody. This is
Dracula in its raw, terrifying and spine-tingling form. This adaptation of Stoker’s famous tale is written and directed by professional actor/director/ playwright Martin Gibbons (The Pantaloons). His plays have been growing in popularity throughout the country, and this is your chance to catch this brand new adaptation before anyone else. Theatre Royal Margate; April 14-16
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