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for the fi rst time ever. Her risky intrigue with Lady Margaret Beaufort (mother to Henry VII, the fi rst Tudor) helped end the Wars of the Roses and establish the Tudor dynasty. There is also a rare portrait of her other grandson Arthur, Henry VIII’s older brother who died aged 15.
Different direction
Historians have speculated endlessly on what might have
explaining:“What changes Henry is Anne. He tears his life, family and realm apart to marry her. She helps to create a new Henry who would change England forever.”
WHAT CHANGES HENRY IS ANNE. HE TEARS HIS
LIFE, FAMILY AND REALM APART TO MARRY HER
been had Arthur lived. As it was, it was brother Henry who took on the mighty Catholic Church and other European powers during his seven-year divorce from Spanish fi rst wife, Katherine of Aragon, so he could marry Anne. Dr David Starkey believes that this bitter battle helped turn the pious, multi-talented Renaissance prince into a cruel and paranoid tyrant,
Dr Starkey goes on to describe Henry’s break with Rome as the fi rst Brexit. “Who could decide on the king’s marriage? A court in Rome!” In an ironic twist, he credits France with helping Henry achieve
Brexit I. “In 1532, Francis I of France recognises Anne as queen, paving the way for the divorce.”
• For more information, including opening times and admission prices, visit
hevercastle.co.uk or call 01732 865224. Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever Road, Hever, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG.
THE GOOD GIG GUIDE
November’s pick of what’s going on in the local music scene, compiled by Gary Collins
Contact Gary on @tnlivecouk or
gary@tnlive.co.uk
VOODOO ROOM Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 3rd Nov If you’re a fan of the British Blues invasion of the late 60s and early 70s you won’t be disappointed. Voodoo Room are a power trio who pay tribute to the music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream and they comprise Pete Orr, John Tonks and Andy Tolman. These are busy musicians and on occasions both John and Andy could be
replaced with equally talented members due to musical commitments elsewhere. Either way you’re in for a treat.
• Call the venue on 01732 450175. COUNTDOWN TO PANTO SEASON… OH YES IT IS!
It may only be November but
the countdown to
the pantomime season has begun – and there’s a show coming to a venue near you that’s guaranteed to put the icing on your festive celebrations.
• Wicked Productions return to EM Forster Theatre Tonbridge with giant of a pantomime Jack & the
Beanstalk! Call 01732 304241 or visit
emftheatre.com
• Wind in the Willows brings an explosion of anarchy,
humour and heart to Trinity Theatre in Tunbridge Wells in what’s set to be Trinity’s wildest adventure! Call 01892 678678 or visit
trinitytheatre.net
• Following last year’s record breaking production of
Aladdin, the Assembly Hall
Theatre in Tunbridge Wells and Martin Dodd for UK Productions proudly present another spectacular Christmas pantomime… Sleeping Beauty. Call 01892 530613 or visit
assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats- on/sleeping-beauty#book • Dick Whittington comes to Sevenoaks and is set to be the most spectacular production ever staged at the Stag. Call 01732 450175 or visit
stagsevenoaks.co.uk • Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs drop in at the Angel Centre in Tonbridge from 7th-9th December with a production by Tonbridge Community Pantomime. Call 01732 359966. • EastEnders and Coronation Street star Michelle Collins and Chico take to the stage at the White Rock Theatre Hastings in Jack and the Beanstalk. Call 01424 462288 or visit
whiterocktheatre.org.uk
THE ANDY DRUDY
DISORDER The Bedford, Tunbridge Wells, 11th Nov With so many excellent blues guitarists around it takes something special these days to stand out from the rest. Andy Drudy was nominated in the 2013 British Blues awards and that should tell you what to expect on this early evening slot down at the Bedford. He’s backed by three superb guys in the name of Mark Cherrie, Eric Ford and Terry Gregory. • Call the venue on 01892 578538.
GROSVENOR ROAD The Rose & Crown, Tunbridge Wells, 16th Nov Although this is the fi rst time that I have covered this venue, I’m certain that it will not be the last. Recently taken over, the pub itself is worth a visit as it has that homely feel that you used to get back when proper pubs adorned the streets. The fact that this pub has live music most weekends, is of course an added bonus. The wonderfully rhythmic Grosvenor kick off at 8pm to get your weekend off to a fl ying start. • Call 0333 320 2088.
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