Family theatre guide

WHAT’S ON THEATRE & DANCE

6 & 7 JULY 7pm (6th), 1.30pm & 4.30pm (7th) Dancin’ In the Rain The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ The pupils from the Laura Bruce Dance Academy will take you on a journey of musical theatre, contemporary, hip hop, ballet, lyrical and tap numbers to entertain all ages. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

13 & 14 JULY 6pm (13th) & 2pm (14th) Over the Rainbow The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ Featuring ballet, tap, street dance, drama, singing and gymnastics. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

24 JULY & 25 JULY 4pm (24th) 11.30am, 2pm (25th) We’re Going on a Bear Hunt EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge, TN9 1JP Adaptation of the classic story with songs and adventure. Info at www.emftheatre.com

25 JULY 2.30pm Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show

The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Featuring a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets, the vibrant colour and humour of the main character makes Elmer a great show for children of all ages. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

28 JULY 4pm Film: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ The classic film starring Gene Wilder, Jack Albertson and Peter Ostrum. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

1 AUGUST 2.30pm Alice in Wonderland The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG A fun musical version of the classic story for all the family. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

10 AUGUST 11am Baby Broadway: An Interactive Family Concert The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1ZZ Sing and dance along to songs from popular musicals and films such as Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music, Frozen and many more. Info at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

10 AUGUST 8-10pm Wind in the Willows Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst, ➺

Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN Join Mole, Ratty and Badger on their adventures in this adaptation of the Kenneth Grahame classic at Scotney’s family outdoor theatre. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

17 AUGUST 12pm, 2pm & 4pm Peppa Pig: My First Concert Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2LU A fun, interactive introduction to a live orchestra for ages 18 months and older. Info at www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk

21 AUG 2.30pm Tales from Adriamus with Anthony Browne The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Former Children’s Laureate and illustrator Anthony Browne narrates his book Willy the Wimp with musical accompaniment from the Adriamus Ensemble. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

21 AUGUST 2pm Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Hazlitt Theatre, 36 Earl Street, Maidstone, ME14 1PP Jay provides a cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family-friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Info at www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk/Hazlitt-Theatre

23 & 24 AUGUST 5pm Alice in Wonderland Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful, topsy-turvy adventure like no other. Info at www.leeds-castle.com

28 AUGUST 2.30pm Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy That Ran Away From The Circus (and joined the library) The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Hever Rd, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG Brand-new children’s production featuring puppetry and magic. Info at www.heverfestival.co.uk

29 AUGUST 4-6pm Alice in Wonderland Emmetts Garden, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks, TN14 6BA Watch this classic story brought to life at the outdoor theatre at Emmetts Garden. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk

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