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Sevenoaks Summer Festival 2018 Saturday 23rd June - Sunday 8th July Welcome to our 49th Annual Festival!

Henry Blofeld

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Jane Austen

The Big Chris Barber Band

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Julian Marc Stringle

Lesley Garrett Emma Johnson &

Chairman’s Welcome

Welcome!!

It’s my pleasure to welcome you to our 49th annual Summer Festival, celebrating and showcasing the breadth and diversity of arts activities in and around the town of Sevenoaks, continuing a tradition begun by Sevenoaks School in 1970. Next year’s our 50th and we’d welcome your ideas for that and for our Golden Anniversary in 2020 – don’t be shy!!

The detailed programme for this year is presented on the following pages, displayed with event titles colour-coded according to genre as listed under “Festival Programme” on pages 4 & 5, an “at a glance” listing of this year’s quality offerings from community groups and our own celebrity events.

Festival Fair, centred in Bligh’s Meadow, once again opens the programme, with entertainment, performances and activities throughout Saturday 23 June, including our popular Youth Music Stage, the Festival Furries Hunt for the young & not-so-young, stilt-walkers, jugglers, musicians, magicians and other ‘walkabout’ entertainers, plus tickets for our Grand Prize Draw go on sale.

Elsewhere in Sevenoaks, we feature once again the amazing experience that is Colourscape in the Vine Gardens, where we also site an Art Tent for Kids. Stag Plaza hosts Wishworks’ Interactive Puppet Shows Goldifox, Snow Grey & Whispering Smith, while The Shambles is the venue for Clare & Mark Seddon’s Nursery Rhyme Singalong, Punch & Judy, singing and magic – all for our younger visitors.

The Town Council’s Charity Fayre takes place on Saturday 30 June in the Vine Gardens, as part of Armed Forces Day activities and events, including commemoration of the end of WWI. As ever, we thank our Principal Sponsor, Sevenoaks Town Council for its continued support of activities organised by volunteers for the benefit of the whole community, Bligh’s Meadow for sponsoring Festival Fair and Kent County Council for its grant via Cllr Margaret Crabtree to fund the Youth Music Stage. We also thank Bligh’s Meadow, Sevenoaks School and Sevenoaks Chronicle as our major sponsors, our event & flag sponsors, our patrons, members, friends and, of course, our participants.

Many thanks also to Stag Theatre for providing Box Office and publicity facilities, to Malabar Coffee Shop for its collaboration in use of The Shambles, to Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall Schools for their continuing support and to our other sponsors for their valued patronage: ArchiLabs7, Donnington Manor Hotel, EASi Recruitment, Francis Jones Jewellers, Handelsbanken, INDEX Magazine, Knocker & Foskett, Russell Harper Photography, Sevenoaks District Arts Council, Spain Williams, Specsavers, Strutt & Parker and Warners Solicitors Special thanks are due once again to Laura Piggot for our brochure design, to Rose Bates for developing our applications processing system, to Mark Lowton, our Auditor, for facilitating our accounting system, to John Power for organising our volunteers and brochure distribution, to Janet Boswell for running our Smartest Artist Quiz and our Grand Prize Draw and to all our helpers for freely giving their time and skills. Above all, I must thank John Levett for his expert advice and booking skills and my Committee members pictured below - without them, I wouldn’t be writing!!

Do send me your thoughts, suggestions and offers of help: rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Ray Russell, Chairman - Sevenoaks Summer Festival

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Audrey Franks Secretary 01732 455574

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Neil Wood Contracts & Sponsorship 01622 718665

John Levett Consultant 01732 460143

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Contents Page

Front Cover Events

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Box Office information

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Index of events by type

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Festival Fair Plan for Saturday 23 June Festival events in date order

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The Big Chris Barber Band

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Cara Dillon

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Jane Austen

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FB Pocket Orchestra

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Henry Blofeld

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Julian Marc Stingle

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Festival Finale Concert Lesley Garrett & Emma Johnson

Acknowledgements

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Tickets for marked events can be obtained from the Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ Tel: 01732 450175

Book online at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk

NOTE: The box office for non-Stag events closes 24 hours before the event. Where appropriate, tickets will be available on the door.

Email: enquiries@stagsevenoaks.co.uk Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.00pm, Sunday 12.00noon to 8.00pm A £2.00 administration charge will be made for each transaction, regardless of means of payment.

Subject to displayed terms & conditions.

You can minimise the impact of the Stag’s £2 transaction charge via gift vouchers purchased from the Box Office, by purchasing all your Festival tickets in a single transaction or by grouping your purchases with other customers.

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Festival Programme Children's Events

Festival Fair Event

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Sat 23 June

Painting for Fun Whispering Smith Snow Grey Goldifox

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Film

Comedy Tue 03 July

Annual opening event of Summer Festival Colourscape

An Evening With Henry Blofeld

Sat 30 June Departures, Japanese Film with English subtitles (BBFC code 12) with reception

Dance

Magic

Sat 30 June Chance to Dance Summer Performances Sun 01 July Chance to Dance Summer Performances Tue 03 July Chance to Dance Summer Performances

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Drama

Sat 23 June

The Close-Up Show - Real Magic, Real Close

Music - Blues & Rock

Thu 28 June Fri 29 June Sat 30 June Mon 02 July Wed 04 July Thu 05 July Fri 06 July Sat 07 July Sat 07 July Sun 08 July Sun 08 July

The Tempest The Tempest The Tempest Jane Austen At Home The Tempest The Tempest The Tempest Two Comedies Two Courses Strikes Back The Tempest The Tempest Two Comedies Two Courses Strikes Back

Blues in the Afternoon - Dust Me Down Blues duo Wed 27 June The Doug Revell Memorial Concert Celebrating Women in Blues Sat 30 June Blues in the Afternoon - Louis Turpin & Roger Hubbard Wed 04 July Tom C Walker

Music - Choral Sun 24 June Mon 25 June Tue 26 June Wed 27 June Wed 04 July

Festival Eucharist Service SingingNation Choir Concert An evening with Green Street Blues Lunchtime Recital Lunchtime Recital

Exhibitions Fairs and Festivals Sat 23 June Sat 23 June Sat 23 June Sat 23 June Sat 23 June Sun 24 June Tue 26 June Wed 27 June Thu 28 June Fri 29 June Sat 30 June Sun 01 July Mon 02 July Tue 03 July Wed 04 July Thu 05 July Fri 06 July Fri 06 July Sat 07 July Sat 07 July Sat 07 July Sun 08 July Sun 08 July Sun 08 July 4

Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Prizewinners' Concert Sevenoaks Camera Club Exhibition Festival Fair A Woman's Place Brushworks Preview on the Stag Art Wall A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place Brushworks - Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Exhibition & Sale A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place A Woman's Place Vinefest Panasonic Roadshow A Woman's Place Vinefest Panasonic Roadshow A Woman's Place Vinefest

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Music - Classical Sun 24 June Sun 24 June Sun 24 June Fri 29 June

Thirty Minute Organ Recital Primavera Chamber Ensemble Choral Concert International guitar concert in support of Syrian refugees

Music - Folk, World & Country Sat 30 June John Smedley Folk Memorial Concert Thu 05 July Folk Music Singaround Sat 07 July Blues in the Afternoon - Missouri Gutts

Music - Jazz Sun 24 June Tue 26 June Sun 01 July Mon 02 July

The Big Chris Barber Band Gypsy Jazz at The Three Horseshoes Sunday Summertime Stomp FB Pocket Orchestra

Music - Light Thu 05 July Fri 06 July Sun 08 July

It's Clazzical!

Wilde Roses - Early Music, with songs, dance & tales of Olde England Festival Finale Concert www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Festival Programme Music - Pop, Funk, Soul & Contemporary

Musical

Wed 04 July Some Kinda Wonderful - Celebrating The Music of Stevie Wonder

Sat 23 June

Music at The Vine Sun 24 June Lazy Sunday Afternoons - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Thu 28 June Musical Thursday Evenings - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Sat 30 June Armed Forces Day Sun 01 July Lazy Sunday Afternoons - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Thu 05 July Musical Thursday Evenings - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand

Festival of Film

Poetry Tue 26 June Poetry For Pleasure Sat 30 June The Soil Never Sleeps - Meet the poet, walk the farm, hear the poems, eat some

Quiz Tue 26 June The Smartest Artist Quiz

Youth Events Tue 26 June Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz Workshop with Guest Tutor

Details of all events, colour-coded by type as above, are presented in date order on pages 6 to 33

Saturday 23 June Sunday 24 June Tuesday 26 June Wednesday 27 June Thursday 28 June Friday 29 June Saturday 30 June Sunday 01 July Monday 02 July Tuesday 03 July Wednesday 04 July Thursday 05 July Friday 06 July Saturday 07 July Sunday 08 July

Pages 6 - 11 Pages 11 - 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 18 Pages 19 - 20 Page 21 Pages 22-23 Pages 24-25 Page 26 Pages 27 - 28 Page 29 Page 30 Pages 31 & 33

A complete list of venues and meeting places with addresses and postcodes can be found on page 37, along with a detailed map on page 36

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Festival Fair

Sponsored by:

The full timetable for the Festival Fair will appear in the Sevenoaks Chronicle on Thursday 21 June

Win a £100 shopping voucher to spend in your store of choice at Bligh’s Meadow.

To enter go to www.blighsmeadow.com

1 Festival Office Information Desk Prize Draw Tickets Treasure Hunt Entry Forms

2 Youth Music Stage Sponsored by Kent County Council Performances 10:00 AM to 5:00PM Outside Robert Dyas 11:00 AM Official Opening Town Mayor, Cllr Maxine Chakowa 4:30PM Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra

3 Juggle-It-All BIG BALLOON The Big Balloon will amaze you at 11:30 AM 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

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10:00 AM Roger Lewin piano 11:00 AM NUMAMA Choir directed by Dani Lemer 12 Noon Nursery Rhyme Singing Join in with Clare & Mark Seddon 1PM, 2PM & 3PM Punch & Judy by John Styles And later for grown-ups...

UKES in The Shambles 4:00 PM Ukulele Orchestra www.sevenukes.com

5 Stag Plaza Wishworks Interactive Puppet Shows 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM & 3:30 PM (more information on pages 8, 9 & 10) sponsored by:

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Saturday 23 June 10am - 5pm

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6 Vine Gardens Colourscape - see page 8 Painting for Fun - see page 8

7 Beside the Clocktower 10:00 AM Strings & Things 12:30 PM Charlie Grima 2:00 PM Skiffle Express 3:00 PM Lonnigan Bros Trio 4:00 PM Lewis Project

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8 Outside The Black Boy & Nonna Cappuccini’s 10:00 AM Green Street Blues 11:00 AM Roger Lewin piano 12 Noon Jean Bentley's Band 1:30 PM Sue Rivers Quintet 3:30 PM MMS Funky Organ Trio

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Youth Music Stage Local schools and youth groups have been invited to perform live throughout the day. Timetable in the Sevenoaks Chronicle of Thursday 21st June.

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9 Walkabout & Street Theatre from 11am Close-Up Magic Chris Wood will be out and about to amaze with close-up magic.

Sponsored by Blighs Meadow

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Saturday 23 June Festival Fair Festival Fair Annual opening event of Summer Festival.

For full details see pages 6 & 7 Bligh's Meadow, The Shambles and Vine Gardens 10:00 AM Admission free

Sevenoaks Camera Club Exhibition An exhibition by the members of Sevenoaks Camera Club of their favourite photos this year. There will be around 80 printed photos in a hanging display. On Saturdays, there will be a TV showing photos and camera club members will be there to welcome visitors, answer questions etc. An independent judge will have selected winners which will be labelled. Visitors are asked to vote for their favourite and the winning photographer wins a prize. www.sevenoakscameraclub.org.uk http://svaf.co.uk/contact/ Wednesday 13th June until 2pm on Saturday 30th June inclusive during Library opening hours.

Sevenoaks Library/Kaleidoscope 9:00 AM Admission free

Whispering Smith

A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show

Whispering Smith, a very shy creature, gets stuck up a tree and has to find his voice so he can get help. Hand, rod and shadow puppetry, storytelling and a bit of magic make this a very special show for children aged 2-7.

Buggies must be left outside. www.wishworks.co.uk

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Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 11:00 AM £5.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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Colourscape Returning for a 7th consecutive year!! Colourscape is an amazing, exciting visual and auditory experience that delights visitors of any age. Its labyrinthine structure of interconnected chambers is alive with intense colours that have a remarkable effect on mind and body. Science meets art as music magically permeates throughout. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Full wheelchair access.

Smoking, drinking or eating are not allowed inside Colourscape. Pay on entry.

Vine Gardens 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM £5.00 by payment on day (Concession price £2.50) Concessions apply to: Children 12 and under

Painting for Fun Calling all young painters!! Come on down to our Art Tent and get creative.

Designed for children and free to take part - just grab a brush and help us to create a masterpiece or two!!

Vine Gardens 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Admission free

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Saturday 23 June A Woman's Place Encounter the work of six contemporary artists throughout the house and grounds at Knole throughout 2018. The evolution of equality is highlighted through the stories of women who have contributed to Knole's spirit and history. A Woman’s Place will bring untold stories to the fore and raise important questions around ownership, relationships, class and gender identity. Six women artists will interpret these themes and give a voice to some of Knole’s fascinating women through different media and installations across the site. The artists taking part are CJ Mahony, Lindsay Seers, Emily Speed, Alice May Williams, Melanie Wilson and 2017 Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid. A Woman’s Place is curated by Day + Gluckman.

Normal admission applies. Adult £12.50, Child £6.75, Family £29.75. Free entry for National Trust members. The artworks can be found in the courtyards, showrooms and tower so, for the full experience, visit Tuesday to Sunday (showrooms closed Mondays).

Knole House 12:00 Noon. £12.50 by payment on day Repeat dates and times: 24 Jun, 12:00 PM; 26 Jun, 12:00 PM; 27 Jun, 12:00 PM; 28 Jun, 12:00 PM; 29 Jun, 12:00 PM; 30 Jun, 12:00 PM; 01 Jul, 12:00 PM; 03 Jul, 12:00 PM; 04 Jul, 12:00 PM; 05 Jul, 12:00 PM; 06 Jul, 12:00 PM; 07 Jul, 12:00 PM; 08 Jul, 12:00 PM

Snow Grey

A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show

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Snow Grey leads you away from the fairy story you know of Snow White, and leads deeper into your imagination. With a clueless huntsman, an astonishing mirror and the heroine too cute to kill, the wicked Queen isn’t winning. Heigh Ho. Children are invited to play parts in the show alongside the puppets. Buggies must be left outside.

Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 2:00 PM £5.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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Blues in the Afternoon Dust Me Down Blues duo - Ray Wallen and Davide Mazzantini Dust Me Down blues band is a hot favourite on the London music scene and the resident band at the 'Ain't Nothin' But' Blues Club - here we are welcoming back their pared-down acoustic duo. Ray Wallen is a singer with a resonant, deep & soulful voice, - and a twinkle in his eye - and is also a mean harmonica player. He is accompanied by expert Italian blues guitarist, Davide Mazzantini, on fingerpicking and slide guitar who makes it look so easy....Together they perform laid back blues with an appeal and energy that satisfies their audiences whatever their taste in live music...

The Anchor Pub 3:00 PM Admission free

Brushworks Preview on the Stag Art Wall Brushworks Preview shows a few handpicked original paintings created by members of the Sevenoaks Art Club. Members hope that this preview on the Stag Art Wall (24/06 - 08/07) will tempt viewers to Brushworks, their 108th Annual Exhibition at Kaleidoscope Gallery at the Library where a bigger exhibition of their paintings is on display from 3pm Monday 2 July to 5pm Saturday 14 July.

Stag Theatre, Stag Community Arts Centre 3:15 PM Admission free

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Saturday 23 June Goldifox

A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show Our story-teller is interrupted by Goldifox, a naughty puppet, who wants to be part of the show, the main part and he's not sure he likes porridge.

What will the bears say?

Mayhem and hilarity ensue and the audience are invited to audition, dress up and join in.

Buggies must be left outside.

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Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 3:30 PM £5.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Prizewinners' Concert A chance to see and hear performances by the cream of this year's Festival entrants. Winners in Speech & Drama, Piano, Singing, Woodwind, Strings and Accordion classes perform their prize-winning pieces and receive their awards.

Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall 7:00 PM £5.00 by payment on day (Concession price £2.50) Concessions apply to: Children (under 16)

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Concert of film songs in cabaret style.

Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM £12.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag (Concession price £10.00) Concessions apply to: Students (under 21 and in full time education), Friends of Stag, Armed Forces, Children (under 16)

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Founded in 1974 to encourage arts development throught the District, SDAC has been a valued supporter of Festival for many years.

Sevenoaks District Council provides funding and member societies may apply for financial support.

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Saturday 23 June Festival Fair

FESTIVAL FAIR Free Entertainment for Children

In The Shambles

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10:00 AM Roger Lewin piano 11:00 AM NUMAMA Choir directed by Dani Lemer 12 Noon Nursery Rhyme Singing Join in with Clare & Mark Seddon 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Punch & Judy by John Styles In Bligh's Meadow 11:30 PM, 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM

Juggle-It-All BIG BALLOON On The Vine Gardens 11AM to 4:00PM Painting for Fun

Sunday 24th June Festival Eucharist Service Celebrant: The Reverend Anne Bourne A festival service. Tea, coffee & biscuits are served after the service.

An organ recital follows the service.

St Luke's Church 10:15 AM Admission free

Thirty Minute Organ Recital Thirty Minute Organ Recital preceeded by refreshments in St Luke’s Church Hall.

St Luke's Church 12:00 Noon Admission free

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Sunday 24 June The Big Chris Barber Band

The Big Chris Barber Band Chris Barber OBE (87) is one of the last British Jazz legends around and an icon of traditional jazz in the United Kingdom. For nearly 70 years he has been active in the music scene: promoting, recording and releasing music and touring with his band. The BIG Chris Barber Band (10-piece!), inspired by the great Ken Colyer Jazz Men, features everything from New Orleans to blues to late 20's Ellington, played with extraordinary panache and skill. On this special night, you will hear songs from that age and Chris’ favourites like "Bourbon Street Parade", "Jubilee Stomp", "Petite Fleur", “Ice Cream”, "When the Saints Go Marching In" and many more. They stand out as one of the finest, if not the finest band of its kind anywhere in the world. You can count on an exciting evening of high quality jazz and blues which will appeal in equal measure to the aficionado and the newcomer.

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Pamoja Hall, The Space 3:00 PM £25.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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Sunday 24 June A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 The Big Chris Barber Band at Pamoja Hall - 3:00 PM. For full details see page 12 Music at the Vine Lazy Sunday Afternoons - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band is a symphonic wind band based in Sevenoaks, Kent, but with its players drawn from a wide area. With a busy schedule of performances at different venues across the region, our repertoire ranges from original works for wind ensemble to arrangements of orchestral pieces, military band items and light music of various styles.

This is a free Community Event. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk www.stband.co.uk/ Vine Bandstand 3:00 PM Admission free

Choral Concert

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Sevenoaks Philharmonic Choir, Bromley Philharmonic Choir and Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra. Sir William Walton's celebrated 1931 composition BELSHAZZAR'S FEAST performed by two choirs, soloist and the Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra. Also in the programme are orchestral and choral pieces by l Box O va Elgar, Butterworth, Parry and Vaughan Williams. www.sevenoaks-philharmonic.org.uk www.bromleyphil.org.uk www.sevenoakssymphonyorchestra.org.uk 73 2 4501 Stag Theatre, Stag Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM Tickets £15 full, £14 over 60, and £5 under 16. Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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This wide ranging programme from this celebrated group includes arrangements by great composers of iconic classics Anton Dvorak: Bagatelles Op.47 Johann Strauss: Famous Waltzes from, Wine, Women and Song, The Gypsy Baron & Roses from the South Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No.3 'Eroica' arr. Hummel www.primavera-ensemble.co.uk The Baron's Hall, Penshurst Place 7:30 PM l Box O va Sponsored by £27.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag. Second Box Office: Postal bookings with sae to 73 Primavera Trust, Bumbles, The Lees, 2 4501 Boughton Aluph, Ashford TN25 4HX

Monday 25th June SingingNation Summer Concert SingingNation's Community choir and Ladies' choir come together for an evening of music and fun. We'd love for you to join us as we perform some of our favourite repertoire. www.singingnation.org St Marys, Kippington 7:30 PM £5.00 by payment on day (Concession price £3.00) Concessions apply to: Under 12s, Senior Citizens (over 60) Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Tuesday 26 June A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Poetry For Pleasure Everyone is welcome to read their own composition or works of other poets. The theme this year is "Poems that raise our Spirits". Followed by Tea and Conversation.

The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.

Complimentary refreshments.

St Luke's Church Hall 2:00 PM Admission free

Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz Workshop with Guest Tutor Guest Tutor Steve Waterman Jazz Workshop for young musicians with an interest in playing an exciting mix of Jazz standards, Jazz-Rock and Jazz-Funk and who would like to develop their improvisation skills are invited to join Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra in an open rehearsal led by celebrated Guest Tutor Steve Waterman. Enjoy playing your favourite charts in a relaxed and supportive environment.

New Beacon School, Sevenoaks 7:00 PM Admission free

Gypsy Jazz at The Three Horseshoes The Mike Piggott Trio: Mike Piggott-violin, Nils Solberg-guitar, Steve Thompson-bass Jazz violinist Mike Piggott leads his Trio in an entertaining programme inspired by Stephane Grappelli, Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, as well as Gershwin, Fats Waller and Duke Ellington. It also features one or two unusual musical instruments, entertaining chat and some vocals from Nils Solberg. “One of the best swing-jazz fiddlers active anywhere” – Jazz Times U.S.A. Admission Free.

Jug collection. Restaurant tables bookable - 01959 532102 www.mikepiggott.com The Three Horseshoes 8:00 PM Admission free

An evening with Green Street Blues Award-winning barbershop chorus Green Street Blues will be thrilled to share with you some fabulous and varied a cappella singing - come and join us for a mixture of old favourites and new!

The Drive Methodist Church 8:00 PM Admission free

The Smartest Artist Quiz Compete for the John Smedley Challenge Trophy Local Arts Groups go head to head at tables of 4-6 of their members in an evening of quiz fun and (mostly) friendly rivalry to demonstrate their specialist and general knowledge or lack thereof! Tantrums, tiaras, gnashing and wailing permitted but the quiz-master's decision is final. £5 per head includes interval sandwiches. BYO snacks and drinks. Pay on door.

Register your team with Janet Boswell: janetbosell@btinternet.com St Luke's Church 8:00 PM £5.00 by payment on day 14

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Wednesday 27 June A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Lunchtime Recital Solefield School Boys Chamber Choir Solefield School Boys Chamber Choir, directed by Helen Walker, sing a programme of classical and popular pieces. Listeners are welcome to bring their own packed lunch if they wish. Tea, coffee & biscuits are available from 12 noon.

St Luke's Church 12:30 PM Admission free

The Doug Revell Memorial Concert - Celebrating Women in Blues

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Debbie Bond (U.S.), Katie Bradley, Val Cowell & Fran McGillivray Debbie Bond is known as the Queen of Alabama blues who has been paying her dues performing and recording with some of the great blues legends of our day, such as Willie King & Johnny Shines, for many years. This is the first gig of her U.K. tour with partner Radiator Rick (keyboard, vocals, harmonica) and they will be joined by their amazing UK band members, Sam Kelly on drums and Ray Carless on saxophone, and by Katie Bradley award- winning blues singer, songwriter & harmonica player, Val Cowell (founder and front singer/guitarist of Bad Influence who has been likend to a raunchy Bonnie Raitt ) and Fran McGillivray, singer, songwriter and bass guitarist with a voice like velvet, and their bands.

This collaboration will be quite unique and special, bringing together some wonderful performers for the first time to celebrate the contribution of women in blues. All proceeds are to be donated to West Kent Mind. www.debbiebond.com www.katiebradley.co.uk Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 8:00 PM l Box O va ÂŁ16.50, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

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Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Lazy Sunday Afternoons 3-5pm 24 June - Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band 1 July - DVYM Jazz Band 5 August - Oxted Band 12 August - Ian Fox 19 August - UK Paper Band 26 August - Aveley & Newham Band

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Thursday 28 June A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Musical Thursday Evenings - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand The Orpington Band The Orpington Band was founded in 1925 and provides a unique combination of nurturing beginners and providing a platform for more experienced players to perform together. Originally established as the Orpington Silver Band playing marching and other brass band repertoires, it now plays a wide selection of music from old classics to modern pop and film music. This is a free Community Event. www.orpingtonband.co.uk/index.htm www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk Vine Bandstand 6:00 PM Admission free

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Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society Shakespeare’s final work wholly attributed to him and regarded as his farewell to his faithful audience. Performed first before King James at Whitehall, William made sure that the play contained all the magic, song and dance that the King and many of his subjects were fascinated by. In the early seventeenth century there was much excitement in witchcraft and the thrill of voyages by sea to discover new lands. This play reflects this outward looking view, but it considers, also, the misdeeds of ambitious men with the realisation that such transgressions, which could attempt to overturn the natural order, will eventually be punished. This is one of his most accessible plays, containing beautiful poetry, knockabout comedy, wicked conspiracy and, of course, a beguiling love affair.

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Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Musical Thursday Evenings 6-8pm 28 June The Orpington Band 5 July Fred Clark 2 August Ian Fox 9 August East Peckham Silver Band 16 August Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band 23 August Mainly Sax 30 August Il Quartetto Fienile

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Friday 29 June A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 International guitar concert in support of Syrian refugees

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Ayman Jarjour, classical guitarist Internationally renowned Syrian classical guitarist, Ayman Jarjour, has performed worldwide, including at the Carnegie Hall in New York. He started guitar in Damascus and studied in Madrid and Juilliard. This concert includes classical works and traditional Syrian music and aims to raise funds and awareness in support of Syrian refugees re-settling in the Sevenoaks area. l Box O Promoted by Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees. va Vine Baptist Church, Sevenoaks 8:00 PM £15.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag (Concession price £5.00) 73 2 4501 Concessions apply to: Children (under 16)

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Star prize £150 voucher donated by

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other prizes generously donated by local businesses include vouchers for goods, services, meals, special events and much more!

Full details on tickets, which will be on sale @ £1 each from Saturday 23rd June at the Festival Fair and at selected events until 9:00PM on Sunday 8th July.

The draw will be made at the Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School after the Festival Finale Concert featuring Lesley Garrett & Emma Johnson (see p33) To learn how to advertise your business by donating a prize, contact Ray Russell on 01732 742213 or email rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

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Saturday 30 June Armed Forces Day Sevenoaks Town Council is proud to support Armed Forces Day and to commemorate the end of WWI. The day begins at 10am with Flag-raising in commemoration of the end of WWI and continues to 4pm, featuring the Annual Charity Fayre, Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band from 1pm to 3pm, WWI Food Rationing, WWI Poppy making and many other interesting activities. See the Town Council's website for full details. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk Vine Gardens 10:00AM to 4:00PM Admission free

A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 The Soil Never Sleeps

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Adam Horovitz Meet the poet, walk the farm, hear the poems, have some tea. Adam Horovitz spent a few days of each of the four seasons at Romshed Farm and from that, and alongside visits to three other farms across the UK, he wrote "The Soil Never Sleeps". This event combines a farm walk with Adam to discover what inspired him, tea and cake and a poetry reading of Adam`s poems in a beautiful 16th Century Kent Barn. l Box O va This is an unique combination of farming, landscape, poetry and a lovely walk. Not to be missed. www.adamhorovitz.co.uk/blog/about-2/ Romshed Farm 2:30 PM 73 2 4501 £10.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

Blues in the Afternoon Louis Turpin & Roger Hubbard Louis Turpin is an artist and musician - a singer/songwriter and multi-talented performer, here with his guitar, his voice and his long-standing musical partner, the legendary Roger Hubbard who has been playing the blues for quite a few decades, and is especially known around his native South Coast. Louis' well-rounded vocals are accompanied by his energetic guitar, and by Roger on slide and fingerpicking National Steel & acoustic guitars and mandolin, as well as backing vocals. Two very experienced and talented musicians... www.louisturpin.com/music www.rogerhubbard.co.uk The Anchor Pub 3:00 PM Admission free

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2018 will be the 24th year of Summer Performances for Chance to Dance at Stag Sevenoaks. 2017 was another successful year of performances with over 70 schools/dance organisations participating throughout the year. The non-competitive performances show the talent of dancers in and around the wider areas of Sevenoaks. The performances are welcoming to both adult dancers as well as children. Chance to Dance has given thousands the opportunity over l Box O the years to dance on a professional sized stage. va Whilst we hope for a good standard of dance we also look for the enthusiasm to perform.

We all share the same passion 'love to dance'.

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Japanese Film with English subtitles (BBFC code 12) with reception beforehand Departures is a Japanese drama starring Masahiro Motoki as Daigo Kobayashi, a professional cellist who loses his job when his orchestra disbands. He and his wife Mika (Ryoko Hirosue) move back into his childhood home and he begins to look for work. When he answers a classified advert entitled 'Departures', l Box O he assumes it is for a travel agency; it is in fact an undertakers. To the va bemusement of his wife and friends, Daigo throws himself into his unusual new work with pride and vigour, and learns a lot about life, death and love in the process. Japanese nibbles and sake are included 73 in entry price. Wine and soft drinks available to purchase.

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John Smedley Folk Memorial Concert

‘Wanderer’ Album Tour Nominated for ‘Folk Singer of the Year’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2018, Cara Dillon, an extraordinary

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Irish singer, has been captivating audiences and achieving exceptional acclaim for over 20 years. She has (according to Mojo magazine) ‘Quite possibly the world’s most beautiful female voice’. Alongside a selection of favourites from her previous releases, Cara will be performing material from her new album Wanderer which is a collection of beautiful and moving songs recorded in an intimate setting with her husband and musical partner Sam Lakeman. Every note and word sung with a passion, with Cara’s warm and natural stage presence something to savour.

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Sunday 1 July A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Sunday Summertime Stomp Bosville Valley Stompers Foot-tapping music with a beat!! Enjoy Dixieland and Trad Jazz from this popular group of enthusiastic local musicians while savouring a BBQ lunch in the garden of this fabulous pub. Food from 12.00, music from 1.00pm.

Duke's Head, Dunton Green 12:00 Noon Admission free: jug collection for the band.

Lazy Sunday Afternoons - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Darent Valley Youth Music Jazz Band Darent Valley Youth Music Jazz Band is a voluntary organisation providing musical education for young people aged 8-18 years. We are dedicated to promoting music education in North-West Kent and creating ensemble opportunities for the young musicians in our community. This is a free Community Event. www.dvym.org www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk Vine Bandstand 3:00 PM Admission free

Chance To Dance Summer Performances at Stag Community Arts Centre - 07:00 PM. See p.19

Wherever you see these signs - you can join in:

Nursery Rhyme Singalong Painting for Fun Youth Jazz Workshop Ladies a capella singing, Open Mic Night Poetry for Pleasure….

And more!

To join-in with any of the groups taking part in this year’s Festival, contact them via their websites’ URLs shown in their event entries.

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Monday 2 July Brushworks - Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Exhibition & Sale All are warmly welcomed to a once-a-year chance to view selected original artwork created by local artists and displayed in the beautifully lit Kaleidoscope Gallery located upstairs in the Sevenoaks Library. Exceptional standard and variety at reasonable prices. Framed and unframed work available. Don't miss it. Starts Monday 2 July at 3pm and finishes Saturday 14 July at 5pm.

Sevenoaks Library/Kaleidoscope 3:00 PM Admission free

Chance To Dance Summer Performances at Stag Community Arts Centre - 07:00 PM. See p.19 Jane Austen At Home

Jane Austen At Home A lively and varied recital/performance, with engaging drawing-room intimacy, celebrating the life, mind and writings of one of our greatest novelists.

This one-woman show, consisting entirely of Jane Austen’s words, celebrates the variety and wit of her writings, with extracts from her memoirs, letters, juvenilia, poetry and novels.

It takes us into the attitudes, imagination and sensations of those who lived in country houses and rectories in the early nineteenth century.

All Jane Austen is here - from the familiar voices of the Bennets in conversation with Mr Collins to the unknown Austen of the juvenilia.

The readings from Austen's letters take on a particular poignancy in the village she called home for the final years of her life.

The musical cues are played on the harpsichord

by Sevenoaks School student, Mika Curson.

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Monday 2 July FB Pocket Orchestra

FB POCKET ORCHESTRA Takes its listeners back to the hot jazz, blues, ragtime & popular dances of the 1920/30s & earlier.

The members originally began playing together in various FB Music & Media projects and officially began playing as The FB Pocket Orchestra in 2012.

www.fbpocketorchestra.co.uk

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Tuesday 3 July

A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9

INTRODUCING OUR CELEBRITY EVENT SPONSORS Specsavers

Festival Finale Concert – Sunday 8 July – see p33 Specsavers Sevenoaks are committed to playing their part in the community in town.

Maxine Chakowa, store director in Sevenoaks, said: ‘We have been in Sevenoaks for over a decade, and are proud to have served the community in that time. Offering an extra discount to people who work in town is just one more way of showing our commitment. So, if you work locally and fancy a fresh pair of glasses at a great price, why not pop in and see us.’

93 High Street, Sevenoaks TN13 1LE www.specsavers.co.uk

Warners

An Evening with Henry Blofeld – Tuesday 3 July – see p25 One of the leading law firms in Kent, Warners is modern and innovative, with a strength of reputation grounded in heritage. Recommended as a Top Tier law firm, our lawyers are experts in their field, recognised for providing high quality, responsive service at the right value. Whether your legal needs are personal or professional, we will provide you with a tailored service. We are regularly recognised by the leading legal directories Chambers UK and Legal 500 as offering some of the best legal advice in the region. With offices in Tonbridge and Sevenoaks we can assist clients throughout the South East.

16 South Park, Sevenoaks TN13 1AN www.warners-solicitors.co.uk

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Handelsbanken

Jane Austen At Home – Monday 2 July – see p22 Local people - local decisions. Founded in Sweden in 1871, Handelsbanken specialises in providing highly personalised, bespoke banking services to corporate and individual customers. Please feel free to contact us by phone or email and experience "the Handelsbanken way".

Branch Manager, Nick Brooker says: “the Branch is the Bank”. Our team is committed to delivering this traditional form of true relationship banking in Sevenoaks and the surrounding area.

50-52 London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1AS www.handelsbanken.co.uk/sevenoaks

Knocker & Foskett

Jane Austen At Home - Monday 2 July – see p22 One of the longest-established Kent solicitors and the largest law firm in Sevenoaks, ‘Knockers’ has been providing first class legal advice since 1730. Our philosophy is to offer "City quality" advice delivered in plain English without the associated "City cost". The firm’s expertise encompasses company and commercial, litigation, matrimonial, personal injury, property & conveyancing, will writing, tax, probate and employment. We have both commercial and private clients, who appreciate the personal level of attention combined with the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency that we offer.

The Red House, 50 High Street, Sevenoaks TN13 1JL. www.knocker-foskett.co.uk/

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Tuesday 3 July

An Evening With Henry Blofeld

Henry Blofeld Henry Blofeld is an English sports journalist whose rich, plummy tones are known and loved worldwide thanks to his extensive cricket commentary career on both television and radio. As a broadcaster he was a regular member of the prestigious Test Match Special cricket commentary team between 1972 and 1991. Between 1991 and 1994 he worked for Sky Television before returning to the BBC in 1994. He retired from Test Match Special in 2017 to huge adulation from the entire nation as well as a standing ovation at the home of cricket, Lords.

His book 'Over & Out' was book of the week on Radio 4, a Sunday Times Best Seller and a top 10 bestselling memoir of 2017.

In February 2018 it was announced Henry will present a new show for Classic FM ‘Blowers Around Britain’.

This evening, he'll be interviewed conversationally by his friend, agent and cricket-lover, Ralph Brunjes.

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Wednesday 4 July A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Lunchtime Recital at St Luke's Church - 12:30 PM. For full details see page 15 Pupils of Knole Academy Pupils from Knole Academy sing a varied programme of classical and popular pieces. Listeners are welcome to bring their own packed lunch if they wish. Tea, coffee & biscuits are available from 12 noon.

St Luke's Church 12:45 PM Admission free

The Tempest at The White Rock Inn - 8:00 PM. For full details see page 16 Some Kinda Wonderful - Celebrating The Music of Stevie Wonder Noel McCalla and The Derek Nash Band Charismatic soul vocalist Noel McCalla, and award-winning saxophonist, Derek Nash, with a band of top musicians, play a wide-ranging catalogue of Stevie Wonder’s classic hits, from 'Signed, Sealed, Delivered' through to hits from albums 'Innervisions' and 'Songs in the Key of Life', including 'Isn't She Lovely', 'Superstition', 'My Cherie Amour' and many more massive hits. www.dereknash.com www.listeningroom.co.uk www.facebook.com/thenoelmccallamusic Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 8:00 PM £18.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

Blues in the Evening - Tom C Walker Tom C Walker Band Tom Walker - finalist in the Young Blues Artist awards this year - is a youthful and charismatic blues musician who has already made a real name for himself on the circuit, headlining events and gigs, appearing on the national and international circuit and a successful recorded artist too. His baritone voice has been described '…as fine as a fine black silk & sandpaper soul instrument' (Blues in Britain Magazine) and he is also a very skilled guitarist. This is his first gig with the Blues with Bottle Club and the band willl be performing standard blues as well as his own material with his four-piece band. www.tomcwalkermusic.com The Anchor Pub 8:30 PM Admission free

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Thursday 5 July It's Clazzical!

It's Clazzical!

Julian Marc Stringle The music of Gershwin, Bernstein, Dankworth, Piazzolla, Rimsky Korsakov, Jobim, Rodgers & Hart, Mangione, Bechet, Aznavour, Vito & Stringle performed by Julian Marc Stringle in concert with 'The Dream Band' Quintet and Sonia Slany’s 'Solid Strings' Quartet. A unique fusion of Latin Jazz Funk and Classical melodies www.julianmarcstringle.com

‘Julian Marc Stringle is the best clarinettist to emerge in British Jazz for decades’ Sir John Dankworth

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Thursday 5 July Musical Thursday Evenings - Free Concerts on the Sevenoaks Vine Bandstand Fred Clark Fred Clark is an acoustic singer/songwriter from Maidstone, Kent. He performs with incredible energy and writes with an emotive, vibrant style, mixing pop, folk and surfy vibes to create a truly exciting sound. Check out his latest songs on his website. This is a free Community Event. www.fredclark.co.uk www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk Vine Bandstand 10:00 AM Admission free

A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 The Tempest at The White Rock Inn - 8:00 PM. For full details see page 16 Folk Music Singaround Travelling Folk regulars, but open to all-comers An informal mixture of Instrumental & Vocal Folk Music performed by members of The Travelling Folk, but including any other performers who may wish to take part.

The Bricklayer's Arms 8:30 PM Admission free

About our Founding Sponsor Sevenoaks School is the co-founder of the Sevenoaks Summer Festival and has supported it since the inaugural event of 1970. The school was founded in 1432 by William Sevenoke, Mayor of London, who was said to have been a foundling of Sevenoaks. He left money to open a free grammar school and almshouses in the town, providing for children and adults in need of education and accommodation. Today we are a leading International Baccalaureate school delivering a global education to over 1050 students, some 70 per cent of whom still come from within ten miles of Sevenoaks. The school continues to support the local community in a variety of ways including student bursaries, outreach and partnerships with other schools, and voluntary service activities. We are delighted to sponsor the festival in its 48th year and look forward to hosting events in The Space, our award-winning performing arts centre. www.thespacesevenoaks.co.uk

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Friday 6 July A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Vinefest A Beer and Music Festival on the beautiful Vine Cricket Ground - over 80 real ales and ciders plus the opportunity to watch cricket on all 3 days - subject to weather.

Live music in the marquee from 7-11pm on the Friday and Saturday and more. The Beer Festival runs from 5-11pm on the Friday, noon-11pm on the Saturday and noon-7pm on the Sunday. Food is available on all 3 days.

Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club 5:00 PM Admission free Repeat dates and times: 07 Jul, 1:00 PM; 08 Jul, 12:00 Noon

Wilde Roses - Early Music, with songs, dance & tales of Olde England

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Anna Tam & Emily Alice Ovenden Wilde Roses sing in historical costume in - Celtic, Middle English, Latin as well as Modern English; and play early instruments that are both visually and aurally stunning - recorders, nyckelharpa, viola da gamba, hurdy gurdy, percussion etc. There’s no need to have any previous experience or interest in early music to have a great time at this concert. www.wilderoses.com l Box O va www.listeningroom.co.uk St Luke's Church 7:30 PM £12.00, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag (Concession price £5.00) 73 2 4501 Concessions apply to: Students (under 21 and in full time education)

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An intimate evening of close-up magic, trickery and sleight of hand. Close-up magic is one of the most popular and impressive forms of the art and this event showcases some of the best exponents. With performers direct from the sell-out shows at The Magic Circle, a strictly limited audience will meet them and experience the magic in an intimate setting, often taking part themselves. An amazing l Box O collection of close-up magicians presenting superlative magic right va before your very eyes. Seeing IS believing! www.thecloseupshow.com Stag Plaza, Stag Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM 73 2 4501 £18.50, Tickets available from Box Office at Stag

The Tempest at The White Rock Inn - 08:00 PM. For full details see page 16

Sevenoaks Summer Festival is run as a not-for-profit organisation by volunteers.

If you can offer help in any way please contact Ray Russell on 01732 742213 or email rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

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Saturday 7 July Panasonic Roadshow Borrow a camera and receive tips from the Panasonic team to take your best photo yet. Look through the lens and capture your family day out, the vast parkland and its deer, or the historic detail of Knole's architecture.

Take your photos home as a memory of the day.

Knole House 10:00 AM Admission free Repeat dates and times: 08 Jul, 10:00 AM

A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Vinefest at Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club - 1:00 PM. For full details see page 29 Blues in the Afternoon Missouri Gutts and friends Missouri Gutts is the popular Americana and folk-rock band which regularly hosts the Open Mic events at the Anchor - here they will be entertaining the audience with their own up-beat, energetic performance including some selected guest performers too. With Lee Wellbrook on guitar, mandolin, banjo and vocals, Graham Cousins on guitar, vocals, harp and mandolin and Nick Bidgood on bass guitar and vocals. A fun afternoon guaranteed with plenty of strummin' and pickin'! www.missourigutts.co.uk The Anchor Pub 3:00 PM Admission free

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Stag Theatre Company presents ‘Two Comedies Two Courses Strikes Back’: 'Cupboard Love' by Jean McConnell – a light-hearted comedy of the ups and downs of romance in later years, the love of fine cooking and the questionable delights of trying to stay in trim by jogging - and 'A Jolly Sinister Jape' by Elliot Strange - a fast-moving, madcap comedy, set in the 1920s, with a liberal sprinkling of hilarious period slang, along with mystery and thrills. Tickets l Box O va include a delicious two-course meal.

A charity raffle will be held in aid of Demelza House Hospice.

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The Tempest at The White Rock Inn - 8:00 PM. For full details see page 16

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Sunday 8 July Panasonic Roadshow at Knole House - 10:00 AM. For full details see page 27 A Woman's Place at Knole House - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 9 Vinefest at Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club - 12:00 Noon. For full details see page 29 The Tempest at The White Rock Inn - 3:30 PM. For full details see page 16 Two Comedies Two Courses Strikes Back at Stag Plaza - 7:30 PM. For full details see p27

School venues Walthamstow Hall and The Ship Theatre TN13 3UL Two Festival venues The Main Hall and the Ship Theatre are situated at Walthamstow Hall’s Senior School in Holly Bush Lane, Sevenoaks, close to the Vine cricket ground – see map on p36. The Main Hall can take an audience of up to 250, depending on layout.

The Ship can seat an audience of 199 on two levels and has a ‘thrust’ stage design.

Car parking is available in the school grounds and nearby roads.

Knole Academy and The Oaks Theatre TN13 3LE This new theatre has become a popular Festival venue since it opened in 2015. It offers a spacious performance area with an adjustable hydraulic stage, retractable bleacher seating for up to 232 guests plus additional loose seating of up to 80 seats and industry standard sound and lighting equipment to rival all but the best West End theatres. The school is located off Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks (A25) mid-way between Riverhead and Seal. From Riverhead, the entrance to the campus is a left-turn opposite Oakdene Road. From Seal, turn left onto Oakdene Road then sharp left to enter via the underpass. Once on the campus, follow the signs and proceed forward to the ample car parking.

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Sevenoaks School TN13 1HU The Space - Pamoja Hall, Recital Room, Sackville Theatre

The Pamoja Hall: This superb raked auditorium seats 410. The stage accommodates an 80-piece orchestra and also offers motorised retractable raked choir stalls for a hundred-strong choir. Boasting a world-class acoustic which can be adjusted to suit different musical genres or speech, the Pamoja Hall is equipped with AV and a drop-down screen suitable for film and lectures. It is naturally ventilated and lit, and is cooled using ground water pumped from below the building.

With a beautiful timber roof structure of Douglas Fir, the hall provides a large acoustic volume while maintaining an intimate atmosphere.

The Recital Room: Seating up to one hundred, the Recital Room is a flexible space for more intimate arts performances, seminars and presentations. It has an excellent acoustic, ideal for chamber music, song recital and solo instruments. With captivating views of the school grounds through ceiling-height windows, and easy access to the lower foyer and bar terrace, the Recital Room is a great space for social functions. It also offers a live feed from the Pamoja Hall and can be used as an overspill area for latecomers or additional numbers.

The Sackville Theatre: A flexible space, in the style of an Elizabethan theatre with a range of different staging and seating configurations available. The seating capacity is up to 230.

The generous Lower Foyer space, opening onto a terrace and looking towards Knole Park, offers bar facilities and seating for very pleasant pre-theatre/concert socialising and interval refreshment.

Directions Venue is 10 minutes drive from Junction 5 of the M25, within reach of the M20 and M2 motorways, and the A21 London to Hastings trunk road.

From M25 (West) Leave at Junction 5 (A21 Hastings). Immediately take the A25 turn-off (Riverhead) to the roundabout at Riverhead. Turn right and follow the road past Sevenoaks Station and up into Sevenoaks. Go right through the town towards Tonbridge. Soon after the church the road bends to the left, after which the school’s Duke’s Meadow car park is the second entrance on the left.

Solefields cark park is in Solefields Road, opposite the entrance to Duke’s Meadow.

From M26 (East) Leave at Junction 2A, follow signs to A25 (Sevenoaks). After passing through Seal turn left at the traffic lights, follow the road up into the town and on towards Tonbridge. Soon after the church the road bends to the left, after which the school’s Duke’s Meadow car park is the second entrance on the left.

Solefields cark park is in Solefields Road, opposite the entrance to Duke’s Meadow.

From A21 (South) Leave the A21 at the Sevenoaks turn off, south of the town. At this roundabout, take the third turning (Sevenoaks). Half a mile from the top of the winding hill, you will reach the school on your right, just prior to the town centre.

Disabled access Disabled parking is available in The Flat car park, via Duke’s Meadow entrance.

Please let us know if you require disabled parking.

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Sunday 8 July Festival Finale Concert

Festival Finale Concert Lesley Garrett and Emma Johnson Supported by Andrew West on piano

Festival Finale brings together two of the UK’s most glamorous and versatile performers, soprano Lesley Garrett and clarinettist Emma Johnson, who are both justly celebrated for their many achievements in classical music, making it popular, moving and fun.

Supported by pianist Andrew West, they will range far and wide, from Mozart, Bach, Schubert and Verdi to Bizet, Rogers & Hammerstein and Bernstein as well as Emma’s own wonderful arrangements of Irish folksongs and Gershwin favourites.

Emma and Lesley together on stage is a mouth-watering prospect that no real lover of music should miss.

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Festival Sponsors

About our Major Sponsors Sevenoaks Town Council The Town Council has been a sponsor for many years and the Principal Sponsor since 2004, continuing as such for 2018 despite the economic pressures. The Council considers Summer Festival not only important for the well-being of local residents but also a real draw for visitors, adding vibrancy to the town and the local economy. The Council aspires to support all sectors of the local community, either by provision of facilities, including the Stag (now managed by an independent charity), community centres, open spaces, and allotments, or supporting the voluntary sector via grants and local businesses through its involvement in Sevenoaks Town Partnership www.sevenoakspartnership.org. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk

Blighs Meadow Bligh’s Meadow offers an exclusive range of top fashion & lifestyle brands in the heart of Sevenoaks. Completed in 2001, this major development regenerated the town centre and has been the focus for Festival Fair since 2002. Shop in style and comfort with accessible car parking, excellent facilities and a wide selection of shops and cafes including Laura Ashley, Phase Eight, JoJo Maman Bébé, Crew, Danish Collection, The Body Shop, Costa, Nando’s, Nonna Cappuccini’s and many more. Keep up to date with all the latest news, special offers and events at Bligh’s Meadow at www.blighsmeadow.com

The Chronicle Sponsors since 2001 and Principal Media Partner since 2004, The Chronicle remains the primary news service for Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Now 137 years old, the first issue appeared on Friday February 18, 1881 and, with the exception of two missing weeks during the national printers' strike in 1959, the newspaper has never failed to appear. It is one of the oldest business enterprises in Sevenoaks and is now part of the Trinity Mirror group.

As well as publishing a weekly newspaper every Thursday, there’s round-the-clock, seven-day-a-week coverage on our dedicated website kentlive.news. If you have a story that needs telling or an event you want covering, call the news desk on 01732 562921 or email reporters@sevenoaks-chronicle.co.uk. www.kentlive.news

Sevenoaks School Sevenoaks School is the co-founder of the Sevenoaks Summer Festival and has supported it since the inaugural event of 1970. For more information, please see p 28.

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Festival Flags

Each year through the generosity of sponsors we adorn Sevenoaks town centre with 120 specially-made Festival Flags to publicise the upcoming Festival Opportunities are available for local businesses to advertise their presence and show support for Festival 2018 by sponsoring one of our colourful Festival Flags Organisations that sponsored flags in 2017 A-Plan Insurance; Amherst Accountancy; Atkinson Brignall; Barkers; Berry & Lamberts; Bligh's Meadow;Co-op Funeralcare; Danish Collection; Donnington Manor Hotel; EASi Recruitment; FM Conway; Fidelity International; Francis Jones; Grace; Hamptons International; Horncastles; Howdens; Hudson Flooring; Humberts; Ibbett Mosely; Index Magazine; Juleo; Kall Kwik; Kent County Council; Knight Frank; Knocker & Foskett; Leslie Warren; Malabar; McMillan Williams; Nonna Cappuccini; Royal Oak Hotel; Russell House School; Savills; Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce; Sevenoaks Chronicle; Sevenoaks Computer Shop; Sevenoaks District Arts Council; Sevenoaks Hearing; Sevenoaks Town Council; Sevenoaks Travel; Sheffords; Specsavers; Stag; Sun Do; The Chinaman; Thomson Snell and Passmore; Tree Ability; Up and Running; Walthamstow Hall School; Warners Solicitors; Welham Jones Prices start from just £50 to have your logo displayed on a single flag for 2018 – contact Ray Russell for other options: email: rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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The Duke's Head, Dunton Green TN13 2UR The Bricklayer's Arms, Chipstead TN13 2RZ Three Horseshoes Knockholt TN14 7LD

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Venues Bligh's Meadow

off Pembroke Road

TN13 1DA

Duke's Head,

London Road, Dunton Green

TN13 2UR

Knole House Knole,

Sevenoaks

TN15 0RP

New Beacon School,

Brittains Lane

TN13 2PB

Oaks Theatre,

The Place Knole Acadamy, Bradbourne Vale Road

TN13 3LE

Pamoja Hall,

The Space Sevenoaks School

TN13 1HU

Recital Room,

The Space Sevenoaks School

TN13 1HU

Romshed Farm

Bank Lane Underriver

TN15 0SD

Sackville Theatre,

The Space Sevenoaks School

TN13 1HU

Sevenoaks Library/Kaleidoscope

Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks

TN13 1LQ

Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club

The Pavilion, Hollybush Lane

TN13 3UH

Ship Theatre,

Walthamstow Hall Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks

TN13 3UL

St Luke's Church

30 Eardley Road, Sevenoaks

TN13 1XT

St Luke's Church Hall

St Luke's Church Hall 30 Eardley Road

TN13 1XT

St Marys,

Kippington St Marys, Kippington

TN15 0JU

Stag Plaza,

Stag Community Arts Centre London Road, Sevenoaks

TN13 1ZZ

Stag Theatre,

Stag Community Arts Centre London Road, Sevenoaks

TN13 1ZZ

The Anchor Pub

32 London Road

TN13 1AS

The Baron's Hall,

Penshurst Place Penshurst Place Penshurst

TN11 8DG

The Bricklayer's Arms

39-41 Chevening Road Chipstead

TN13 2RZ

The Drive Methodist Church

The Drive Methodist Church Sevenoaks

TN13 3AB

The Three Horseshoes

The Pound, Knockholt

TN14 7LD

The White Rock Inn

Underriver, Sevenoaks

TN15 0SB

Vine Bandstand,

Garden & Railings Dartford Road, Sevenoaks

TN13 3UH

Vine Baptist Church,

Sevenoaks Park Lane

TN13 3UP

Walthamstow Hall School Hall

Holly Bush Lane, Kent

TN13 3UL

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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Acknowledgments Sevenoaks Summer Festival is a not-for-profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers.

We gratefully acknowledge the support of: Festival Sponsors Bligh’s Meadow Kent County Council Sevenoaks Town Council Sevenoaks Chronicle Sevenoaks School Festival Patrons Gold Donnington Manor Hotel INDEX Magazine mysevenoakscommunity.com Sevenoaks District Arts Council Walthamstow Hall School Silver Baldwin’s Travel Francis Jones Jewellers Hamptons International Julio JAK Knight Frank Russell Harper Photography Bronze Crossley Davis Greenaway Ibbett Mosely Mr & Mrs S Harris The Listening Room The Marketing Solution Obvious Print Solutions Mr RHM Russell Sevenoaks & District Chamber of Commerce Sheffords Chartered Surveyors Spain Williams Strutt & Parker Festival Corporate Members and Participants The Anchor Inn The Black Boy

Blues With Bottle Club Bosville Valley Stompers Chance to Dance Fred Clark Darent Valley Youth Music Donnington Manor Hotel Green Street Blues Kent International Club Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra L E McKean The Lewis Project The Listening Room National Trust Knole House Nonna Cappuccini's Primavera Trust Romshed Farm St Luke's PCC Sevenoaks Art Club Sevenoaks Camera Club Sevenoaks Computer Shop Sevenoaks Cricket Club Sevenoaks Lions Club Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society Sevenoaks Poetry Society Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club Sevenoaks Welcomes Refugees SingingNation Choir Stag Theatre Company The Three Horseshoes The Travelling Folk Chris Wood Festival Individual Members Mr & Mrs J Edge Ms L Glennie Mr HCE Harris Mr & Mrs T Harvey

Mr & Mrs A Hirst Mrs Mary Hogarth Mr R Leathers Mrs J Levett Mr MJ Richardson Mr AM Senior Mrs L Short Mrs JA Spurway Mr & Mrs N Thorne Mr & Mrs AH Wakeford Mr N Wood Mr & Mrs PF Young Festival Friends Mr & Mrs R Allum Mr & Mrs Bassendine Rose Bates Mr Berry Janet Boswell Mr & Mrs MS Brignall Miss AA Franks Mr HW Froggatt Mr & Mrs JH Gandon Mr DC Griffiths Mrs BJ Johnson Mr & Mrs PA Knapton John Larner Dr W Lattimer Mr & Mrs MK Lunt Isobel Mackenzie Brougham Mr & Mrs JJ Madden Mr & Mrs C Miles Mr GR Norden Mrs WJ Osorio Mr & Mrs RK Pearce Mr & Mrs T Pickett Barbara Reade Mr FLB Ward Mr & Mrs RFC Walshe Mr & Mrs J Wilkins

Information complete when going to press; many thanks also to those who have subsequently kindly supported us. To offer financial support, please contact our Treasurer Simon Harris on 07711 952 008.

Brochure published by Sevenoaks Summer Festival, Stag Community Arts Centre.

London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ. Brochure designed by Laura Pigott Printed by The Obvious Group 01622 674488 Webmaster: Sarah Johnson, One-to-One Business Services www.onetoonebusiness.co.uk 01732 384227 Sevenoaks Summer Festival is a member of: Sevenoaks District Arts Council, Sevenoaks & District Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Music Societies 38

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Summer Festival 2019

will be held from Saturday 22 June to Sunday 7 July To learn more about being involved as a participant, sponsor, patron, member, friend, organiser or volunteer helper Send an email to: rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Please support our Sponsors & Patrons

without them there'd be no Festival - see pages 34, 35, 38, the back-cover and our website www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Don't just attend - take part!!

To learn more about participating groups, follow the URL links on event entries and on our website, or try the library for contact details of local organisations.

Sevenoaks Summer Festival

is run as a not-for-profit organisation by volunteers.

If you can offer help in any way please contact Ray Russell on 01732 742213 or email rayrussell@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

To join the Festival’s mailing list to receive a hard copy of next year’s brochure, just send an email with your name and full postal address to admin@sevenoaksfestival.org.uk

Festival Box Office at The Stag - 01732 450175 www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3

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