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Reality star Jake joins panto cast for launch
THEHazlitt Theatre launched its Christmas family spectacular, Beauty andtheBeast, atKentLife. TheEarl Street venue relies on its
annual pantomime revenues to support the other work it does, much of it for community benefit. The big star is formerX-Factor fi-
nalist and reality star Jake Quick- enden in “ATale asOld as Time”. Now 30, he plays Danon with
Martha – Frances Henry (Beauty), David Zachary (D’jon), Ian Good (Mademoiselle Marmalade) and SarahHopper (Enchantress). Jake, a former semi-professional
footballer, said: “I can’t wait for Christmas inMaidstone – itwill be great to see all the family enjoy the
show.There is something beautiful about children's laughter.” Maidstone ladWillHodges (22),
playsDanon’s sidekickDC, having graduated from the Hazlitt Youth Theatre set-up. The formerMaidstoneGrammar Schoolpupil said: “I got a call from
director Martin Cleverley saying I’d got the part and I jumped at the chance.” Will joined the Hazlitt Youth
Theatre aged 12, spending six years there beforemoving onto the East 15 Acting School, where he has just graduated. A Hazlitt spokesman said: “It
was a fantastic setting to host a launch. Kent Life is one of the county'smost popular attractions. “A top venue, the beautiful sun-
Hazlitt pantomime stars Sarah Hopper (Enchantress) and Jake Quickenden (Danon)
shine anda star-studdedcastmade it a wonderful way to launch Beauty and the Beast. “Our panto season is incredibly
hard work for everyone. It is also important to the bottom line each year. It allowsus the freedomtodo other things.” The shows runs at the theHazlitt
fromNovember 30untilDecember 31. Call the box office on 01622 758611 or go to www.hazlittthe-
atre.com.
News Lively debate
onplanreview DOZENS of homeowners from Maidstone joined a lively debate to voice their opinionsontheborough council’s Local Plan review. Agooddeal of concernrelatedto
Maidstone BoroughCouncil’s sug- gestions for high-rise development in the town, with many fearing more lofty blocks of flats would change the whole character of the town. The meeting was called by the
three Labour borough councillors for Fant. Cllr Margaret Rose says she believes thiswas the onlymeet- ing organised by borough council- lors to give their taxpayers a chance to talk about development in the area. CllrRose said: “Wewerepleased
with the response to our meeting and will be forwarding residents’ views toMBC.” She encouragedeveryone to read
the Technical and Summary docu- ments - available on-line or at li- braries - and to send in personal responses
too.Residents also called on MBC to hold a public meeting once responses to the review are published.
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