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Welcome to the July issue, packed full with delicious summer arts. Our Big Summer Trio comprise Homespun, an independent music festival for Medway now in its third year; Medway Open Studios and Art Festival and the lovely annual Cherry Picnic held in Rochester's The Vines. Lots of summer stuff for kids, too. Not to mention our regular listings - phew!
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CONTENTS
4 WELCOME5 5 REALLY GOOD THINGS6 NEWS9 KENT COUNTY SHOW10 SUMMER HOLIDAY CLASSES12 ROSE COTTAGE/PROMENADE FESTIVAL15 THE BIG TRIO/CHERRY PICNIC16 HOMESPUN18 MEDWAY OPEN STUDIOS
20 FILM21 NICK WALKER: INDEPENDENT FILM22 MUSIC 124 MUSIC 226 THEATRE/COMEDY27 OUTDOOR THEATRE28 VISUAL ART 30 THE ARTIST'S SPACE
Ben Cameron is an artist living and working on Rochester High St. His work ranges from doodles to large scale, highly detailed illustrations. Often cited as creating the 'world's saddest doodle', Google it to see! Website: strangepaul.com. Paul? Don't ask.
Emma Dewhurst is an actress, mother and the founder/editor of WOW. She has had a long and varied acting career, including stints at the National Theatre and in London’s West End. More recently she has worked in TV and film in order to concentrate on the important jobs of mothering and running WOW.
Phil Dillon is a former Medway musician turned photographer who is best known for his work with bands such as Groovy Uncle, Theatre Royal, The Galileo 7, and Stuart Turner and the Flat Earth Society. He is also one of the team behind Homespun, Medway's independent music festival.
Nick Walker is the director of Rochester Kino, screening contemporary world cinema and classic films at various venues around Medway and in London. Nick previously wrote for The Guardian, was director of National Schools Film Week and is a freelance writer, teacher and film cinema/festival programmer. He currently works for London’s famous Phoenix Cinema. For more of Rochester Kino visit: rochesterkino.co.uk
WELCOME TO WOW! Your guide to the best of What’s On WhereMedway, Maidstone and the accessible beyond
As this month’s cover suggests, July is a bowl of cherries when it comes to the arts. We’ve given space to ‘The Big Summer Trio’ (Medway Open Studios, Homespun and the lovely Cherry Picnic) and if outdoor theatre is your thing, we have that covered too.
Where comedy is concerned, this is the month to catch some top-notch acts honing material in Work in Progress shows prior to taking them to the Edinburgh Festival. Enter Coral Brown, WOW’s new comedy listings compiler, who has put together a fantastic list.
Lastly, congratulations to all involved in last month’s Fuse Medway Festival which, considering its constraints, was a triumph of imagination over budget. It made me very happy to sit with the crowd and watch some of the finest local and international outdoor acts perform.
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Cover: Cherries by Emma Baker. See The Big Summer Trio
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R E A L L Y G O O D T H I N G S T O D O T H I S M O N T H
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PROVINCIAL PUNKThis is Turner Contemporary’s stunning solo show by Grayson Perry casting a net over works past and present and roughly dividing them into three glorious rooms containing his unique, narrative ceramic pots (or ‘stealth bombs’); extraordinary etchings and drawings documenting an argumentative inner life; and, in the last, vast white room, his brighter than bright oversized contemporary tapestries. If you are attempting to lead any kind of creative practice, go to this, let it work on you, and learn. Joyous. To 13 September.
YOUNG AT ARTIn recent years, Nucleus Arts have expanded their offer to the community at a dizzying rate and this is one of the happy upshots. Free creative workshops for over 55s, including clay modelling, photography, textiles and art take place on the last Wednesday of the month throughout the year at Chatham Art Centre (opposite Iceland). Next workshop is on 29 July, 10am-12pm, with tea and coffee provided. Call 01634 812108 to book.
THE ARTIST’S TALKFew artists hailing from the Medway Towns inspire more talk, adulation and controversy than Billy Childish. You will hear much spoken of him, but there is rarely an
opportunity to hear the man himself speak. Now there is! In support of Medway Open Studios, and concluding Sun Pier House Gallery’s ‘Heckel’s Horse: The Billy Childish Studio, Group exhibition’, the artist is hosting a free evening talk on Saturday 11 July (doors open 7pm).
MAKING CONNECTIONSThe Sun Pier Gallery plays host to another great show in July, exploring creative connections between six paired artists from Medway, Swale, London and Surrey: Pam Dodds and David Cowley; Olivia Schlevogt and Alison Boyce; Alison Swan and Cathy Cullis. I find myself very drawn by the idea of these connections being the gel that binds the diverse works in this exhibition. 15-26 July.
BETTY BLUE EYESI have it now on pretty good authority (well, okay, from the pig’s Twitter account) that a pig from the school farm has indeed been granted a licence to grace the boards of the Hazlitt Theatre in some part of Valley Park school’s production of ‘Betty Blue Eyes’, the musical version of Alan Bennett’s ‘A Private Function’ with music and lyrics by Stiles & Drewe. This is a student production but if you’d like to be uplifted on the subject of young people, musicals and pigs, this is sthe show for you.
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Maidstone Arts FestivalJUBILEE SQUARE, TOWN CENTRESAT 11 JULY, 12 NOON – 5PMFeaturing live music including Coco and the Butterfields, Street Performance, art from Making Art Work and… yarn bombing!
For more information go to facebook.com/Maidstonetownteam
Two amazing evenings of LEGO® Challenge, set by ambassadors from STEMNET*
Part of Maidstone Museum’s fab ‘Museum Late’ series, and responding to the new Brick City exhibition of famous landmarks made in LEGO®, drop in to the museum café anytime from 6pm onwards to create your own museum exhibit made out of the eponymous bricks. Work solo or in a team of up to 3 people.
There is no need to book, just turn up on the night, give yourself a team name and pay at reception. Then grab the challenge instructions, explore the galleries to choose a museum exhibit... and build!
Judging starts from 8pm onwards, with lots of great prizes, including for structural strength and originality.
The café/bar is open all evening for drinks and snacks.
(*STEMNET Science, Technology, Engineering and mathematics network)
CHALLENGETHURSDAY 30 JULY & 27 AUGUST 6 – 9PM
Artists, photographers, makers and creative people of all ages and experience are invited to come along and be inspired by this wonderful landmark building during a creative open afternoon at the historic 1829 Dockyard Church.
Artists will be on hand to provide advice and tips to help you improve your work and there will be free fun creative activities for children and grown-ups. Basic art materials will be available for participants to use.
Free, but donations are welcome to the restoration fund.
The event takes place outdoors so practical clothing and very sensible footwear is essential. NB: Safe access to the site at this early stage is currently limited for anyone with mobility issues. The event is supported by the Whitehead Monckton Charitable Foundation.
E: [email protected]: sheernessdockyardpt.org.ukFB: Dockyard Church
A FREE Creative Open Afternoon at Sheerness Dockyard Church
SUNDAY 26 JULY 20151.00 – 4.00PM
Wanderingwords.org.ukA new website sponsored by Ideas Test and Arts Council England has launched, featuring specially commissioned work by local writers about Swale & Medway.
The idea is that their work will inspire others to put pen to paper and produce writing - blogs, poetry, graphic novels, short stories, all are welcome - and upload it to the site so it becomes a digital library of musings on the area.
MUSEUM LATE
£3 PER TEAM ENTRY
FREE!
SATURDAY 4 JULYChatham Waterfront
Returning for another year.
Expect yachts, river displays,
races, food stalls and live music!
And Jetstream Tours will be
operating Mini Medway trips
(book at jetstreamtours.com).
Join the Brompton History Research Group for a guided walk around the Great Lines Heritage Park. Find out more
about the fascinating heritage and ecology of this special
place.
When: 6:30 pm on Thu 16 July
Meeting point: Fort Amherst top gates, Maxwell Road
Cost: £3, pay on arrival
Access: May be an issue for some due to sloping and
uneven ground
Booking essential, please email
WALK!
19 & 20 Sept 2015Advance tickets
on sale now!
Ticket hotline: 01634 823826
thedockyard.co.uk/salutetothe40s
RIVERSIDE Gravesend’s Historic Fort Gardens Sat 25 July from 11am
With Rochester Flea!Gravesend's largest summer market with over 60 stalls, activities, entertainment and music on the bandstand. This year’s theme is ‘Grease’ and all things 50s: dress up in your vintage finery optional! Rochester Flea will be in attendance selling crafts and antiques.
Medway Dance networkBest Practice for a
Freelancer
Monday 13 July, 1 – 3pm at Sun Pier House, Chatham
A short presentation and question time with Rebecca
Ashton (Founder and Programme Director at The
Right Step Dance Company) followed by the normal
Medway Dance Network meeting. This presentation
is perfect for the new or emerging freelance dance
practitioner as well as those who are thinking about it as
a career or who are already in the role and have further questions.
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Huguenots i kent
past and futureSat 18 July 2.30pm – 4.30pm
Join Dr Gillian Draper for a fascinating and insightful talk about the history
of the Huguenots in Kent at the Huguenot Museum, 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent, ME1 1LX. Cost: £7
To book call 01634 789347email [email protected] or
visit huguenotmuseum.org
• MA Music (Research, Composition or Performance)• MA Popular Music (Research, Production or Performance)• MA Music Technology• MA Fine Art• NEW for Sept 2016 MA Event and Experience Design (subject to validation)
Based at the Chatham Historic Dockyard, the School of Music and Fine Art offers state ofthe art facilities and equipment as well as all the support and learning resources of a major,research-led University, with a regular programme of seminars, symposia, conferences andother exciting events in a dynamic and vibrant environment.
Most taught degrees begin in September although some may offer the opportunity to startin January. Bursaries and scholarships are available. We also offer arts undergraduateprogrammes.
For more information:Email: [email protected]/smfa/postgraduate/index.html
CREATIVE ARTS MAsIN MEDWAY
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ADMISSION:Discounted tickets are available online now:
Family ticket: £41 in advance/£48 when bought at the gate (entitles 2 adults and 2 children aged
between 5 and 15 a full day entrance)
Adult tickets: £18.50 in advance/£22 on the gateConcessions £13 in advance/£15 on the gate
Child ticket: £5 in advance/£6 on the gateChildren under 5 go free
The Kent County Show starts at 8am and stays open until 6pm although there is no rush to leave as some of
the food stands stay open later. Parking is free.
Tel: 01634 630975Email: [email protected]
kentshowground.co.uk
The Kent County Show is a showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The Show brings together the very best of Kent with animals and food, fun and excitement and above all a sense of
what ‘The Garden of England’ has to offer, for the whole family.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2015 INCLUDE:
The Red Arrows are the star attraction at 2pm on Friday 10 July
The Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Activity Ride
The Stow Caledonian Pipe BandThe Kent Spitfire
Free Donkey ridesFree Circus Workshop
B E T T YBLUE EYES
VALLEY PARK SCHOOL Presentsby exclusive permission of sir Cameron Mackintosh
The Hazlitt Theatre
Monday 13 July - Thursday 16 July 2015
at 7.30pm
Box Office: 01622 758611
Book by
RON COWEN & DANIEL LIPMAN
Music by Lyrics by
GEORGE STILES ANTHONY DREWE
Based on the HANDMADE film ‘A PRIVATE FUNCTION’ and the original story by
Alan Bennett and Malcolm Mowbray
Adapted from the Screenplay byALAN BENNETT
Originally produced in London by CAMERON MACKINTOSH
This amateur production is licensed by Josef Weinberger Ltd on behalf of Music Theatre International and Cameron Mackintosh Ltd
• MA Music (Research, Composition or Performance)• MA Popular Music (Research, Production or Performance)• MA Music Technology• MA Fine Art• NEW for Sept 2016 MA Event and Experience Design (subject to validation)
Based at the Chatham Historic Dockyard, the School of Music and Fine Art offers state ofthe art facilities and equipment as well as all the support and learning resources of a major,research-led University, with a regular programme of seminars, symposia, conferences andother exciting events in a dynamic and vibrant environment.
Most taught degrees begin in September although some may offer the opportunity to startin January. Bursaries and scholarships are available. We also offer arts undergraduateprogrammes.
For more information:Email: [email protected]/smfa/postgraduate/index.html
CREATIVE ARTS MAsIN MEDWAY
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classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & workshops
ROCHESTER ART GALLERYMedway Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX
Shadows and light workshopsSat 1 & 15 August10.30am – 12.30pm and 1.30 – 3.30pm each dayFREE family workshops. A cyanotype (photographic print) and drawing workshop led by artists Karen Crosby and Claire Manning. Suitable for families, adults and accompanied children aged 7+. To book a place contact the Arts Team 01634 338319. E: [email protected]
MAIDSTONE MUSEUMSt Faith’s Street, Maidstone ME14 1LH
Make it! summer holiday sessionsMon 27 Jul – Sat 29 AugA vast range of drop-in sessions: 10,30am-12.30pm; 1pm-3pm.Aimed at 4-11 years. £3 per child, two for £5.Museum.maidstone.gov.uk
Summer intensive swimming courseWith Seahorse School of SwimmingNon swimmers, Improvers, Adults & Advanced Hilltops School, Frindsbury Oaklands School, Walderslade Weeks commencing 27 July and 3 August
Tel: Lynda Chambers on 07931 581125seahorseschoolofswimming.co.uk
ARETHUSA VENTURE CENTRELower Upnor, Kent ME2 4XB
Adventure days Various weekdays throughout July and August. See page 13. 9.15am-4pm (drop off from 8am). For 7-11 years
Activities include: High ropes, Archery, Watersports, Bush craft, Swimming. £28 per day
Family weekendadventure campThroughout August 2015Includes overnight camp, bush craft, archery and more. Adult £49, Child £31
To book call 01634 719933arethusa.org.uk
Medieval momentsROCHESTER CASTLE GARDENSWorking hard to bring the Guildhall Museum’s major Siege 2015 exhibition to life, there are plenty of opportunities to be interactive with life in medieval Rochester this summer. All events run 11am to 5pm.
Medieval musicSat 25 JulyMusicians in full medieval costume. Performances, demonstrations and interactive workshops throughout the day.
Stuff to do in theKids holidaysHUGUENOT MUSEUMHuguenot Museum, 95 High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LX
Sunny Summer CraftsWed 5, 12, 19 & 26 AugustOne hour sessions at 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm
Craft workshops every Wednesday of the summer holidays making crafts inspired by the seaside, garden, park and sunshine. 6+ years. £4 per child. Booking as below.
The saturday clubSat 4 July: Felt Making10.00am – 12.00pm
A fantastic ‘have a go’ arts and crafts club on the first Saturday of each month. (No August club). 8+ years. £4 per child or £30 per yearTo book Summer Crafts or The Saturday Club call 01634 789347, email [email protected] or visit huguenotmuseum.org
Story timeThursday mornings, 2, 9 & 16 July10.00am – 11.00am
A different story brought to life each week with props and games. Toys and play mats and tea for grown-ups available. 0-5 years. £3.50 per child, adults free. Drop-in: no booking required.
classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & classes & workshops classes & workshops classes & workshops
GUILDHALL MUSEUM
SIEGE EXHIBITION TRAILSat 25 July to Mon 31 Aug10am to 6pm (last entry 5.15pm)Siege themed trail around the museum, for the chance to win a small prize. Aimed at 5-12 year olds. 50p per child.
SIEGE ON SHOWWeekdays from Mon 27 July to Fri 28 Aug10.30am-3.30pmFor children aged 5-12 and their families; all sessions are drop-inAll children must be accompanied by an adultActivities designed to bring the new Siege 2015 exhibition to life. Hands-on sessions are free; artist-led sessions are £2.
Medieval Craft Workshop days with artist Wendy Daws (£2 per child): Wed 29 July, Fri 31 July, Wed 5 August
More information about Medway’s summer heritage activities at: visitmedway.org/events/heritage
School of
Lynda Chambers trading as
Est. 15 years
Children from 12 mths Non-swimmers
ImproversAdult and Child
Adult onlyAdvancedClub level
Max 8 Pupils per classPrivate 1-1s and 1-2s
SUMMER INTENSIVE COURSEFor non-swimmers,
improvers, adults, advancedW/C 27 July
W/C 3 August
Hilltop School, Frindsbury, RochesterOaklands School, Walderslade
TERMTIME CLASSES AT:King’s School, RochesterHilltop School, Frindsbury
Oaklands School, WaldersladeArethusa Centre, Upnor
Tel: Lynda on 07931 581125www.seahorseschoolofswimming.co.uk
SeahorseSwimming
Siege warfare demonstrationSat 1 and Sun 2 August
A great opportunity to find out what life was like in 1215 during the Siege of Rochester Castle. The Medieval Siege Society are setting up camp with Cecil, their 21ft working trebuchet.
Medieval craftsROCHESTER CASTLE - TOWER TWO
Weekends, Tuesdays and Thursdays 25 July to 31 Aug10.30am – 3.30pm. Hands-on crafts. 50p per child. Aimed at 5-12 year olds. Free entry to Tower Two.
28 July: Make a Medieval Drum30 July: Make a goblet and trencher4 August: Make a mini Siege Engine6 August: Decorate a sword and shield
Promenade, the Isle of Sheppey’s annual art festival, promises great things this year, with the launch of a new museum and a specially commissioned map of the area’s creative highlights
The fifth Promenade festival starts on Friday 24 July with the launch of the 'Rose Cottage of Curiosities' from 3pm until 7pm, with all being welcome. Formally the Sheerness Heritage Centre, the popular community arts organisation Big Fish Arts were given the license to run the centre earlier this year, and a process of transformation has been taking place over past months, with input from several of Sheppey’s professional artists, including ‘Love Sheppey X’ founder, Laurie Harpum.
The cottage has been re-dressed with some of its existing artefacts together with art works and curios from various artists inspired by this year’s Promenade theme, Monsters, Mermaids and Myths. Alongside the cottage launch, Island Projects, aka Nicole Mollett of the Kent Cultural Baton and Ideas Test Small
Experiments Ambassador, has commissioned a new creative map of Sheppey from Victoria McBride, which will be revealed for the first time during the afternoon. WOW has had a sneak preview, and it is gorgeous! (See next month’s issue).
On Saturday 25 July there is a free open air concert by the UK Paper Silver Band at Beachfields in Sheerness at 5pm. I am told that last year it was very well attended and a terrific evening out. Take a chair and/or picnic blanket and a picnic if you fancy.
On Sunday 26 July there is an opportunity for local creative people to make artworks inspired by the Dockyard Church, which is usually inaccessible due to its derelict condition. See this month’s News pages for details.
On Saturday 1 August there is an all day event in Sheerness town centre, which will be traffic free. Expect art and craft stalls, street performers and musicians and a 'Monsters, Mermaids and Myths' themed parade led by The Big Fish Band leaving the Beachfields area at 12 noon.
There are lots of other events linked to The Promenade Festival which cover professional and amateur art and craft and heritage events across Sheppey. Full listings can be found on the Promenade website. Take a summer trip to the Isle and support its blossoming creative community. sheppeypromenade.org
Emma Dewhurst
PROMENADE: AN ART FESTIVAL FOR SHEPPEY
Friday 24 July to Saturday 8 August
ART SHOWS – WORKSHOPS – DRAMA – STREET MARKET – MUSIC – TALKS – WALKS – PARADE
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VENTURE CENTRE
JULYFri 24 3pm -
7pmPromenade Launch Island Projects Art Map of Sheppey
Rose Street Cottage, Sheerness
Free
Sat 25 5pm UK Paper Band open Air concert & Big Fish , Mermaids Tale
Beachfields, Sheerness Free
Matinee& 7pm
Starquest Present - Playlist (variety show)
Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness
SheppeyGlass £6
Sun 26 1pm - 4pm
Photography Sketching and Painting
Dockyard Church Free
11am-3pm
Artist Open Studios at Warden Bay
Bay House, ME12 4PR
Free
Wed 29 2pm How to Train Your Dragon Blue Town HC BTHC £5
7pm Will Palin talk: The Dockyard Church
Heritage Pub Halfway Free
7pm Readings from Sheppey writers
Thurs 30
7pm Magic Lantern show with refreshments
Rose Street Cottage,Sheerness
On theDoor
Fri 31 All Day Julie Bradshaw Mural Rose Street Cottage,Sheerness
Free
2pm Readings in a Country Church St Thomas, Harty Free
2pm Sing a long Little Mermaid Blue Town HC BTHC
7:30pm Those Magnificent men in their Flying Machines
Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness
£9
AUGUSTSat 1 All Day Market, craft stalls. High Street, Sheerness Free
12pm Parade with street performers Trixie and Tilly go cycling, Big Fish: A Mermaid's Tale, Ukele Band concert
1:30 -3:30pm
Open Top Bus trips round the Island, with afternoon tea.
Gatehouse, Minster,Lena Crowder01795 875111
£5
Sun 2 11am -3pm
Two Artists Open Studios at Warden Bay
91 Emerald View, ME12 4PN
Free
Bay House, ME12 4PR
Sat 8 11am Pop Up Art Exhibition Iwade Church Free
2pm Readings in a Country Church
HOMESPUN - MEDWAY OPEN STUDIOS - CHERRY PICNIC
11 JULY - 28 JULY
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Return of the acclaimed
CHERRY PICNIC IN THE VINESThe Vines, Rochester, ME1 1RFSATURDAY 11 JULY 1pm - 4pm
ENJOY KENTISH CHERRIES FROM THE ORCHARD
This is a charming local event staged by the Friends of the Vines in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support locally.
Bring a picnic, relax on the grass of this award winning park, enjoy delicious Kentish cherries and try your luck at the Grand Tombola. Many other family activities are planned, with face painting and crafts, plus and many other stalls. Nearby Restoration House will also be open.
CHERRY DESSERT COMPETITION!
Enter your best cherry-based dessert into the legendary Homemade Cherry Dessert Competition for a chance to win a meal at Topes restaurant. Visit the Friends of The Vines website for competition rules and entry form. Enter by 8 July, bring your dessert and £1 entry fee on the day.
Contact: [email protected]
HOMESPUN 20153rd glorious year!
Medway’s independent music festival is back
PHIL DILLON gives us the lowdown
Homespun was established in 2013 by a small, independent, non-profit group of promoters and creatives who thought it was about time Medway had a music festival that celebrates the wealth of musical talent on its doorstep. It offers a mix of emerging and established artists and welcomes guest performers from outside the area, and aims to be user friendly, a little bit different and welcoming to all comers – musicians and punters alike.
Homespun is more like a fringe festival than a traditional music festival, taking place in some of the best and friendliest venues in Medway. It offers the opportunity to see a huge and diverse number of bands and artists up close and really engage in the live music experience. Why stand in a muddy field with your drink and wellies filling with rain/melting in the British summer sun (delete as applicable) when you can be mere feet away from the stage, the bar and proper plumbing at the same time? Exactly.
WEDNESDAY 22 JULY
The festival kicks off at the Barge in Gillingham on the evening of Wednesday 22 July with a set from Mark Morriss, front man with The Bluetones, who embarks on a 20th anniversary tour in September. This is a great opportunity to see an intimate show from a special talent for free, and is not to be missed.
FRIDAY 23 JULY
Thursday is a fallow day, in the Glastonbury tradition, as Homespun prepares to ramp up for its Friday night gigs. The Royal Function Rooms and Billabong in Rochester
offers a five star, two floor line-up headed by The Parade, who absolutely smashed it at Homespun last year, and Bristol band Spectres, who would seem to be on an exponential rise having recently released their first album ‘Dying’ on Sonic Cathedral. Also playing are Theatre Royal, The Love Family, Sleep Society and Words Beginning With X, making the gig something of a bargain at just £6 in advance or £8 on the door.
Friday night also offers two free shows. Poco Loco in Chatham is hosting the excellent London based Afro/Heavy/Psych/Soul band Vodun along with a cracking line up of Frau Pouch, Wiremother, Allfather, Kill Rpnzl and The Reactor Core is Splendid. Alternatively, These Guilty Men can be seen at the Nag’s Head in Rochester, supported by Tiny Ghost and The Only Sun.
SATURDAY 25 JULY
Saturday is the busiest day of the festival, with seven events staggered throughout the day, all but two of which are free. The Good Intent in Rochester kicks off the live music during the afternoon with sets from Davey Malone and The Longtails, The Flowing and a host of others, while at the same time Seasonally Effected bring poetry and theatre to the proceedings at Dot Café in Rochester High Street. Situated between those two venues is the Granville Arms, where an afternoon of live music headed by Andy White and Clea Llwellyn is on offer.
From the mid-afternoon until late, the Nag’s Head is staging performances from, among others, Broken Banjo, The Shagmonroes and Stuart Turner & The Flat Earth Society, whilst at the same time, down the road at Poco Loco you can see visitors Rude Mechanicals and Sebastian Melmoth, as part of an eclectic line-up that also includes a set from quiet genius Chris Taylor in the guise of DIYOA. Also, in the evening, you might want to pop over to the Barge to see veteran local musician Nick Hughes front his charming new ensemble Wax Collector.
AND HEADLINING…
This brings us to Saturday’s headline gigs. The Billabong Club will be hosting a powerful line-up, topped by Bear Vs Manero, a band seemingly always at the peak of its power, and Shitwife, once described as (and I paraphrase) “… a cross between Aphex Twin and Slayer”. Add to this sets from WhiteDevilWhiteDevil, Sweet Deals On Surgery, Screen Wives and Punching Swans and you’ve got quite a bill for your £8 entry fee.
Upstairs in the Royal Function Rooms, Graham Day & The Forefathers will, in their words, be “… blasting out their muscular version of Medway garage-rock.” ™ Graham and Allan (Crockford) were in The Prisoners (1982-86), before forming The Prime Movers (later the Solarflares) with Wolf (Howard) in 1988. These are the people who first
put Medway on the map, musically speaking, and they just keep getting better. Support comes from the brilliant and freshly reformed Brigadier Ambrose, and advance tickets are just £10.
TUESDAY 28 JULY
After all that, on Tuesday 28 July you can unwind with the Nick Cave film ‘20,000 Days On Earth’ over at Rochester Picture Palace, Corn Exchange in conjunction with Rochester Film Society. Perfect.
See our Music listings (pp 22 & 24) and find out everything else at homespunmedway.com.
17Photos: Bear vs. Manero by Phil Dillon, Graham Day by Alain Marie Spectres by Stephanie Elizabeth Third, The Parade by Phil Dillon
MEDWAY OPEN STUDIOS
SAT 18 – SUN 26 JULY 2015
A LOVELY, FREE SUMMER ART TRAIL FROM ALLHALLOWS TO GILLINGHAM
Over 100 Artists across 23 venues!
One of Medway’s most popular homegrown art events, Medway Open Studios and Art Festival, is about to enter its fourth year. It is a huge credit to MOS founder, Medway resident Heather Burgess, that the Festival has doubled in size since its inception in 2012. She launched the event to shine a spotlight on the sheer scale of artist talent in the area, and to create something which would help to promote a positive image of Medway – both of which aims have been achieved each year of the festival’s life.
If last month’s South East Open Studios whetted your appetite to visit more artists in their homes and studio environments, this is the event for you. This year there are more than 100 artists, both new and returning, taking part in MOS. They are spread across 23 venues, and you can find a digital Google map helping you to find their exact whereabouts on the MOS website. Each venue has its own opening times, so it’s worth planning your art trail route before you go.
An interesting newcomer to the 2015 Festival this year is Miqui 1 Stop. Caroline is a stencil/street artist based at West End Studios in Chatham, who will be making ‘live’ street art on one of the large walls in the Sun Pier House car park, which will remain there as a permanent art piece.
On Saturday 18 July between 11am – 4pm she will be painting the design in the car park for spectators to come and see and learn more about street art and her work.
Medway Open Studios is managed as an independent, not-for-profit festival, staffed by volunteers and ‘powered by artistic passion’. Please show your support by putting on your walking shoes and making a weekend (or two) of it, meeting the artists who do so much to enliven our community.
Email: medwayopenstudios.co.ukTwitter: @MwayOpenStudiosmedwayopenstudios.co.uk
PRIZE DRAW!
Win £100 to spend with your favourite Medway artist! Visit 6 or more venues, ask a host artist to sign the form in your MOS brochure, then return the page to Medway Open Studios, c/o Sun Pier House, Sun Pier, Medway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HF. Deadline for entries is Monday 3 August 2015. The winner will be notified by 7 August.
SAT 18 - SUN 26 JULY 2015
Photographer Nikki Price has taken part in Medway Open Studios since it first began in 2012. WOW asked her what it felt like to open her studio doors:
“At first, inviting strangers into my home was a big worry. I spent ages preparing, thinking about what photos I wanted to share and where to put them. I wondered would anyone even turn up? Luckily I was not alone: three other artists exhibited on our square. This was great, I felt supported and it brought more people to all our studios. I was stunned when over two hundred people visited over the weekend.
I've met some lovely people, learnt from other art-ists and made new friends. One neighbour found out I was a photographer and donated loads of equipment, helping me turn my cellar into a darkroom. Another couple surprised me, asking if they could look round the rest of the house. They had lived there forty years ago and still recognised some of their DIY.
Each year I give myself a project or challenge to complete. My favourite so far was 'Beards and Bellies', photos and writing by people about body image and self-esteem. I also enjoyed creating a series of modern fairytale portraits, working in film for the first time and processing the photos in my darkroom.
This year I am working with my partner. I was stuck for ideas and he offered to write me some artist descriptions, they are all themed around quotes from 80s films, which I love. Now I've just got to take the photos!”
You can visit Nikki Price’s Open Studio on 25 and 26 July from 11-3pm at 27 Ridley Road, Rochester, ME1 1UL
nikkipphotography.co.uk
Photos: Fiona Spirals, Alison Blackburn, Ben Cameron, Simon Mills, Nikki Price
FILM
AFTERNOON FILM TREATCentral Theatre, 170 High Street, Chatham ME4 4AS 01634 338338Tickets £4.50 in adv, £5 on door inc hot drink and teacakeHOPE AND GLORY (U) 1987Tue 21 July 2.30pmDir: John BoormanCast: Sarah Miles, David Hayman, Sebastian Rice-Edwards. Boorman’s touching semi-autobiographical story about a nine year old boy growing up in London during the Blitz. 113 minsmedwayticketslive.co.uk
ROCHESTER KINO @ CHATHAM ODEONChatham Maritime ME4 4LL 0871 2244 007Every Thursday at 7.45pm£9.80, £7.20 conc, Student £3.60 (2 for 1 offer)Every Thursday at 7.45pm
KILL THE MESSENGER (15) 2014Thu 2 July 7.45pm. Dir: Michael Cuesta. Cast: Jeremy Renner, Robert Patrick, Jena Sims American crime thriller based on the true story of journalist Gary Webb. 112 mins
STILL ALICE (12A) 2014Thu 23 July 7.45pmDir: Richard Glatzer, Wash Westmoreland Cast: Julianne Moore, Alec Baldwin, Kristen Stewart. Drama with highly acclaimed central performance by Moore as a college professor who discovers she is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s. See Nick Walker opposite. 101 mins.
SOUTHPAW (tbc) 2015Thu 30 July 7.45pmDir: Antoine FuquaCast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Naomie HarrisAmerican sports drama thriller about a one-time boxer who fights his way back to the top to reclaim his estranged daughter, with soundtrack exec produced by Eminem.
CINE SUPPER @ LE PETIT CINEMAFood and Film in association with Rochester KinoMonthly on Tuesdays Bruno’s Bakes and Coffee, 10 High StreetRochester ME1 1PT. Film + Food £12
MANON DES SOURCES (PG) 1986Tue 21 July 7pm (food); 8pm (film)Dir: Claude BerriCast: Emmanuelle Béart, Yves Montand, Daniel AuteuilSee Nick Walker opposite. 113 mins
LES VACANCES DE MONSIEUR HULOT (U) 1953Tue 4 Aug 7pm (food); 8pm(film)Dir: Jacques TatiCast: Jacques Tati, Nathalie Pascaud, Louis PéraultMonsieur Hulot accidentally causes havoc at a beach hotel. 114 minsPRE-BOOKING ESSENTIAL at rochesterkino.co.uk.
PAUL GREENGRASS CINEMA@THE WOODVILLEWoodville Place, Gravesend DA12 1DDGravesend Film Club presentDEAD MAN’S SHOES (18) 2004. Tue 7 July 8pmDir: Shane MeadowsCast: Paddy Considine, Gary Stretch, Toby KebbellBritish psychological revenge thriller. Tickets: £4. 90 minsFor more of the excellent programme at the Paul Greengrass Cinema visit woodville.seatlive.com
ROCHESTER FILM SOCIETY @ ROCHESTER PICTURE PALACEEvery other Tuesday at 7.30pm, Princes Hall, Corn Exchange, High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX. £5, £3 students. Bar/refreshments available & post-film chat.WILD TALES (15) 2015 (ARG)Tue 14 July 7.30pm
Dir: Damián SzifronCast: Dario Grandinetti, Maria MarullA series of darkly comic revenge tales exploring the extremes to which people are driven by the unique situations in which they find themselves, co-produced by Pedro Almodóvar. See opposite. 122 mins
20,000 DAYS ON EARTH (15) 2014 (UK)Tue 28 July 7.30pmDir: Iain Forsyth, Jane PollardCast: Nick Cave, Kylie Minogue, Warren EllisDrama and reality collide in this story of the 20,000th day in the life of acclaimed Australian musician and writer, Nick Cave. Screened in collaboration with Homespun Music Festival (see feature). 97 mins
ROCHESTER FILM SOCIETY@ THE CINE LOUNGESun Pier House, Medway Street, Chatham, ME4 4HF (No disabled access) 01634 812805Cult film night, first Sunday of the month. Doors and themed music 6.30pm, film 7.30pm. £3, Bar/refreshments available.
JULY CULT FILM:BAD BOY BUBBY (18) 1993 (AUS)Sun 5 July doors/music 6.30pm, film 7.30pmDir: Rolf de HeerCast: Nicholas Hope, Claire BenitoBubby has spent thirty years
trapped by his mother in the same small room. One day he escapes… and his life begins in this no-holds-barred insightful drama. 114 mins
FRENCH-THEMED FILM NIGHT @ THE HUGUENOT MUSEUMThe Huguenot Museum, 95 The High Street, Rochester, ME1 1LXA new collaboration between RFS and Rochester’s newest museum. £7.50/concs £5 (includes glass of wine)
MARIE ANTOINETTE (12) 2006 (US)Saturday 11 July 7pmDir: Sophia CoppolaCast: Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, Rip TornStylish and impressionistic retelling of the turbulent life of the young French queen and the opulence of her court at Versailles, based on Antonia Fraser’s biography. See opposite. 123 minsTo book go to rochesterfilmsociety.co.uk
UNDERGROUND CINEMAA new cinema initiative bringing inspiring documentary films to Medway. £2-£5. Screening at Nucleus Arts, 272 High Street, Chatham ME4 4BP.Full disabled access.BE THE CHANGE (2007)A documentary by David Chernushenko. 95 minsFri 3 July 7pmThe film explores the motivations for, and the challenges and rewards of, trying to live more lightly. In it, the film’s director and Living Lightly Project founder David Chernushenko sets out to find and talk to people who are choosing to live more sustainably. The screening will be followed by an interview with young people involved in social action. Popcorn is available! August Screening: FINDING VIVIAN MAIER 7 Aug nucleusarts.com
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THE UNDERGROUND CINEMA @ NUCLEUS ARTS CENTRE272 High Street, Chatham ME4 4BP
BE THE CHANGEFriday 3 July 7pm £5
This documentary makes stars out of ordinary people who are trying to live more sustainably. Director David Chernushenko has created a film about ‘living lightly’, exploring the motivations and challenges of living for a better, more eco friendly world. It’s a great thought-provoking documentary that provides much to think on. An inspiring watch.
THE PAUL GREENGRASS CINEMA @THE WOODVILLE
Woodville Place, Gravesend DA12 1DD
DEAD MAN’S SHOESTuesday 7 July 8pm, £4
Director Shane Meadow’s story of a man who returns home from military service with revenge on his mind for the bullying of his brother is a superb slice of British social realism laced with fantasy and some humour. Starring Paddy Considine as the complex protagonist, the film is nihilistic and bleak, yet Meadows does treat the whole affair with a dark sense of humour. A portrait of the dark heart of Britain…
FRENCH FILM NIGHT @ THE HUGENOT MUSEUMThe Huguenot Museum 95 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX
MARIE ANTOINETTESaturday 11 July 7pm
Director Sofia Coppola tells the story of France’s iconic yet ill-fated queen from her marriage to Louis XVI to her reign as queen. Coppola uses great costumes [the film won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design], lavish locations, American slang and a strangely brilliant punk/new wave soundtrack to drive the story of the famous queen, expertly embodied by Kirsten Dunst.
ROCHESTER FILM SOCIETY @ ROCHESTER PICTURE PALACECorn Exchange, High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX
WILD TALESTuesday 14 July 7.30pm
Nominated for Best Foreign Language film at this year’s Academy Awards, and a Cannes sensation, Argentinean filmmaker Damián Szifron uses the format of a series of six isolated vignettes loosely tied together by one theme, vengeance, in this wonderfully inventive and witty film. Produced by Pedro Almodóvar, this vivacious black comedy captures the growing feeling of dissatisfaction with authority in Argentina.
CINE SUPPER @ LE PETIT CINEMAIn association with Rochester Kino. Food and film. Bruno’s Bakes & Coffee, 10 High Street, Rochester ME1 1PT
MANON DES SOURCESTuesday 21 July: Food 7pm / Film 8pm (Booking essential)
Based on Marcel Pagnol’s novel Claude Berri’s 1986 film, the sequel to his classic ‘Jean de Florette’ is also set in beautiful Provence. This lyrical sequel to the grander, operatic part one sees Jean de Florette’s daughter Manon, (beautifully played by Emmanuelle Béart) ten years older and a thousand times fairer, turning the water tables on the downright cruel yet brilliant Yves Montand and Daniel Auteuil.
ROCHESTER KINO @ CHATHAM ODEONChatham Odeon, Chatham Maritime ME4 4LL
STILL ALICEThursday 23 July 7.45pm
Adapted from Lisa Genova’s 2007 novel of the same name, ‘Still Alice’ is a rare film possessed with the same courage as Michael Haneke’s unflinching ‘Amour’, shining a light on poignant family issues. In an emotionally rewarding Golden Globe nominated performance, Julianne Moore plays Alice Howland, a 50-year-old happily married and successful Columbia University linguistics professor with three grown children, who struggles after being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s.
INDEPENDENT FILMNICK WALKER’S ROUND-UP
ALL SAINTS CHURCHPriory Road, Maidstone ME15 6YESat 4 July 7.30pm: MAIDSTONE CHORAL UNION PRESENTS…CARMINA BURANA & INDEPENDENCE DAY PROM CONCERT. The choir will be performing selections from the works of Carmina Burana by Carl Orff, as well as celebrating Independence Day with a selection of rousing American songs. £12 tickets, Students £6. Contact 01622 726193 or [email protected]. Tickets also available from Maidstone Visitor Centre.maidstonechoralunion.org.uk
ANCHORIANS RUGBY CLUBDarland Avenue, Gillingham ME7 3ANFri 17 Jul: ROBERT CASTELLI/BOOM QUINTET: Jazz from Vienna. Doors 8:30pm. Tickets £10. Enquiries 01634 365352 or 07544 312743
THE BARGE63 Layfield Road, Gillingham ME7 2QY 01634 850485 Music starts 9pm, free entryWed 1 Jul: BARDS @ THE BARGE OPEN MICFri 3 Jul: DAVEY MALONE & THE LONGTAILSSat 4 Jul: ANDY WHITEThurs 7 Jul: JAZZ AT THE BARGE – THE PHIL BROWN QUARTETFri 8 Jul: IAN DAYSat 11 Jul: FATE THE JUGGLERFri 17 Jul: MATTHEW BROOKSSat 18 Jul: THE GAFFERSWed 22 Jul: HOMESPUN: MARK MORRIS (of THE BLUE TONES) + more.Fri 24 Jul: LORIN JANE FORSTER + SUPPORTSat 25 Jul: HOMESPUN: WAX COLLECTOR AND MORE. See centre pages. Fri 31 Jul: THOMAS ASHBYthebargepub.co.uk
THE BILLABONG CLUBVictoria Street, Rochester ME1 1XJFri 24 July – HOMESPUN: THE PARADE, SPECTRES, THEATRE
ROYAL, THE LOVE FAMILY, SLEEP SOCIETY, WORDS BEGINNING WITH X. Doors 8pm. Tickets £8/£6 adv. Sat 25 July – HOMESPUN: BEAR VS MANERO, SH*ITWIFE, SILENT FRONT, WHITEDEVEIWHITEDEVIL, SWEET DEALS ON SURGERY, SCREEN WIVES, PUNCHING SWANS. Doors 8pm. Tickets £8/7adv. For more information: homespunmedway.com
CAFÉ AT 172 (THE DOT CAFÉ)172 High Street, Rochester ME1 1EXSat 25 July - SEASONALLY EFFECTED: HOMESPUN SPECIAL working with Barry Fentiman of ME4Writers Roundabout Nights and Lisa Vigour of Inspirational Poetry. 1pm-5pm. Anyone interested in booking 10minute spots whether for poetry, music, storytelling, film, theatre or any other type of creative performance or input should email Roy Smith at [email protected]. More information at seasonallyeffected.com
ORCHARD THEATREHome GardensDartford DA1 1ED01322 220000Thu 30 Jul 7.30pm: THE DRIFTERS High energy show with material old and new. £27, concs £26orchardtheatre.co.uk
EAGLE TAVERN124 High Street Rochester ME1 1JT 01634 409040Doors 7pm. Free entry.Thu 2 Jul: THE KIXSun 5 Jul: RENATO D’AIELLO ITALIAN QUARTETThurs 9 Jul: THE MOTHSSun 12 Jul: GARY BALDWIN TRIOThurs 16 Jul: BEER PRESSURESun 19 Jul: SARAH BOLTER TRIOThurs 23 Jul: CONTRABANDSun 26 Jul: ARTIE ZAITZ &
FRIENDSThu 30 Jul: MAKERtheeagletavern.org.uk
EARLS30 Earl Street Maidstone ME14 1PS 01622 751286Doors 9pm unless stated. Free entry.Thu 18 June: MAKE SOME NOISE PRESENTS… AUX, LITHODRONE + OSKAR VILCROWearlsmaidstone.co.uk
44TWO SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUBFeatherby Road, Gillingham ME8 6AN The Jazz Line: 01634 405037Thu 9 Jul 8.30-11pm: DONN BARCOTT BAND with ELAINE DYAN singing songs from the Great American Songbook. Plus Andrew Hawkes, a magician at your table, quality raffle and licensed bar. Admission £6. Every second Thursday of the month throughout 2015. For more information phone the Jazz Line, as above.
GOOD INTENTJohn Street, Rochester, ME1 1YLSat 24 Jul: HOMESPUN: DAVEY MALONE & THE LONGTAILS, THE FLOWING, HARVEY FISHBONE & THE AQUARIUM KLEZMORIUM, MAGGIE ZENWA, GAVIN ALEXANDER, ALEX PARKER. Doors 2pm. See main feature. homespunmedway.com.
THE GRANVILLE ARMS83 Maidstone Road, Rochester, ME1 1RLSat 25 Jul: HOMESPUN: CLEA LLWELLYN, ANDY WHITE + MORE TBA. Doors 2pm. See main feature.
HASTINGS ARMS FUNCTION ROOMLower Rainham Road (leading to Danes Hill)Gillingham ME7 2YDFree parkingThu 30 Jul: ROCHESTER SWING PRESERVATION SOCIETY with CLAIRE
HARPER on piano/vocals. 8.30pm doors. £7 entry. Raffle and nibbles. For more details or to reserve a table tel: 01634 712217 or check website.sukotto5.wix.com/rsps
LEEDS CASTLEBroomfield, MaidstoneME17 1PL 01622 765400Sat 11 Jul: OPEN AIR CLASSICAL CONCERT featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by John Rigby, preceded by The Definitive Rat Pack. With a firework finale to the 1812 Overture. Tickets picnic style £41, Seated £51
THE LADY LUCK18 St Peters Street, Canterbury CT1 2BQThu 2 Jul: SMOKING GRACE + VENTURE + THECITYISOURS + THE AUTUMN RAVINEThu 9 Jul: TED DIBIASE & THE MILLION DOLLAR PUNK BAND + THE DROPPERS NECK + THE MAUSOLEUM TRAP + WIREMOTHERThu 16 Jul: LONG TALL TEXANS + BOSTON RATS + SIN KINGSFri 31 Jul: OUT ON THE FLOOR (NORTHERN SOUL & MOTOWN DJS)
MAIDENS HEAD28 Wincheap, Canterbury CT1 3QZThu 30 Jul: LIBERATION OF MAN, YOUNG HEARTS, TOKYO TEA ROOM, BROKEN BANJO
MAN OF KENT ALEHOUSE6-8 John Street, Rochester ME107772 214315For full gig listings see opposite.
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Thu 2nd PASS THE CAT
Sun 5th UKULELE JAM NIGHT
Wed 8th TBC
Thu 9th TBC
Sun 12th JAM NIGHT
Wed 15th FIDDLEFIT
Thu 16th FUNKE AND THE TWO TONE BABY
Sun 19th JAM NIGHT
Wed 22nd BOOGA RED
Thu 23rd THE MERCURIALS
Sun 26th JAM NIGHT
Wed 29th BRIAN McNEILL
Thu 30th TBC
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IAN HARRISON - GUITAR LESSONS• 15 years teaching / playing experience throughout
the UK, Europe and US• Emphasis on enjoyment, lessons individually
tailored to help you become the guitarist you want to be!
• All ages and abilities welcome• First lesson at introductory rate,
discounts available for block bookings• Fully CRB/DBS checked• Member of Registry of Guitar Tutors
0784 7023 330 [email protected] www.ianharrisonguitar.com
We meet, mainly in silence, every Sunday
10.30-11.30am
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO COME AND SIT WITH US.
www.westkentquakers.org.ukE: [email protected]: 07774 557011 (text preferred)
Quaker Meeting House, Northgate, Rochester ME1 1LS
Rochester Quakers
MARLOWE THEATREThe Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS 01227 787787Sun 12 Jul 7.30pm: JUSTIN HAYWARD. Legendary voice of the Moody Blues. Tickets £35/30.
MARLOWE STUDIO:Thu 30 Jul 8pm: TIM ERIKSEN. Tickets £13.marlowetheatre.com. Booking fees apply.
THE MICK JAGGER CENTREShepherds Lane, DartfordDA1 2JZ 01322 291100Fri 10 Jul 7.30pm: GENESIS CONNECTED. Tickets £17. Celebrating the hits of Genesis, Phil Collins, Peter Gabriel and Mike and the Mechanics.
THE MIDDLE EI8HT1-2 Town Pier, Gravesend01474 328947Fri 3 Jul: THE ASSORTEDSat 4 Jul: BEER GUT 100Fri 10 Jul: SHAUN INGRAM BANDSat 11 Jul: LUCKY SE7ENFri 17 Jul: DIRTY BULLET BANDSat 18 Jul: MONKEY WRENCHFri 24 Jul: BLACKSTARSat 25 Jul: PANICFri 31 Jul: THE BLOXOpen mic night every Wednesday from 8pm. Full backline supplied.
NAGS HEAD292 High Street, Rochester ME1 1HS Free entryFri 24 Jul: HOMESPUN: THESE GUILTY MEN, TINY GHOST, THE ONLY SUN. Doors 8pm. Sat 25 Jul: HOMESPUN: BROKEN BANJO, SHAGMONROES, DROP THIS, PIN, THE DREDGERMEN, FLYING ISAACS, DEAD BELLES, STUART TURNER & THE FLAT EARTH SOCIETY,
AUX, REAVSEY. Doors 4pm. See main feature and visit homespunmedway.com
THE OAST HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTREGranary Close, Rainham ME8 7SGSat 4 Jul: DOGTOWN + Support
THE OAST HOUSE THEATREStratford Lane, Rainham ME8 8AGSat 4 Jul 8pm: JAZZ NIGHT: THE PARKING LOT Steve Parkin trombone, Bill Robinson trumpet, Dave Davidson guitar, Nigel Beckett bass and Bill Johnson drums, playing a variety of jazz standards, Latin and contemporary. Doors 7:30pm. Tickets £8 from ticketsource.co.uk/oasthouse.
THE PENNY THEATRE30-31 Northgate, Canterbury CT1 1BL. Doors 7pmFri 17 July – DROP THIS, CENTURIAN SECT, DUTCH COURAGE + more TBC. Tickets £1.
PIZZA EXPRESS MUSIC ROOM32-34 Earl Street, Maidstone ME14 1PF 01622 683548Doors 7pm, show 8pm unless stated.Fri 3 Jul: SOULED OUT PARTY BAND. Tickets £15.Fri 10 Jul: JASON ALLEN AND THE SWAY BAND. £12.50.Fri 17 Jul: HULLABALOO. Tickets £14.Sat 18 Jul: THE JOE GIBSON TRIO. Tickets £7.Sat 25 Jul: THE QUIET RIOT! 2015 WARM UP SHOW. Tickets £5.pizzaexpresslive.co.uk
POCO LOCO58-60 High Street, Chatham ME4 4DSFri 24 Jul: HOMESPUN: VODUN, FRAU POUCH, WIREMOTHER, ALLFATHER, KILL RPNZL, THE REACTOR CORE IS SPLENDID.Sat 25 Jul: HOMESPUN: RUDE
MECHANICALS, SEBASTIAN MELMOTH, SPINNER, UNKNOWN REPORT, DIYOA, SPINDLY KILLERS, MEAN & MY LADY. See main feature. More at homespunmedway.com
RAFTERS62 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1SR
Fri 31 Jul: LIBERATION OF MAN, PAPERFRIEND, LUNA LACUNA, ELEUSIA
JAZZ AT THE 144 CLUBThe Roffen, 41 New RoadRochester ME1 1DX
Wed 8 Jul: Featuring VASILIS XENOPOULOS, leading Greek saxophonist. Tickets from £13 (without a meal) in advance online or on the door (cash only). Doors 7.15pm, jazz 8.15pm. See website for tickets and information. 144club.co.uk.
ROCHESTER CASTLE GARDENSRochester ME1 1LX
CASTLE CONCERTS: Thu 16 Jul: PETER ANDRE, BLUE & GERMAIN JACKSON £37.50Fri 17 Jul: BILLY OCEAN, DJ SARA COX & BUCKS FIZZ £37.50
Sat 18 Jul: PROMS NIGHT with the Royal Philharmonia Orchestra £32.50Sun 19 Jul: UNDERSIEGE 2015 From 1pm, gates open 12 noon. A chance for upcoming young bands to take the main stage. Freemedwayticketslive.co.uk
ROYAL FUNCTION ROOMS12 Star Hill, RochesterME1 1XB
Sat 25 Jul: HOMESPUN: GRAHAM DAY & THE FOREFATHERS, BRIGADIER AMBROSE + Support TBC. Doors 8pm. Tickets £12/10adv. See centre pages and visit homespunmedway.com.
SUN PIER HOUSEMedway Street, Chatham ME4 4HF 01634 812805
Thu 2 Jul: Popular OPEN MIC NIGHTsunpierhouse.co.uk
THE WHITE HORSE46 London Road, Maidstone ME16 8QL
Sat 4 Jul: TWANG RUMBLE BANGSat 11 Jul: NIGHT NERDSSat 18 Jul: FAMILY AFFAIRSat 25 Jul: ALL DAY FUNDRAISER + MASTERCLASSJam night every Sunday from 8.30pm.
IF YOU HAVE MUSIC LISTINGSOur Music listings are compiled by Luke Crook of [email protected] send your listings to Luke with venue, date, time, ticket price if any and contact information at [email protected]
RECOLLECT MUSIC FAIRSRAINHAM MARK SOCIAL CLUB(Opp Tesco superstore) ME8 6YXFree parking. Admission: £19.30am-3.30pm. Refreshments. NEXT FAIRS:Sun 19 JulySun 23 Aug
ROCHESTER (Mini Fair)Princes Hall, Corn ExchangeHigh Street, Rochester ME110am-4pm. Free admissionNEXT FAIRS:Sun 30 AugSun 27 SepInformation: 07715 635152 or 01227 506368
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Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exhibition entry included in the price of an annual ticket.
THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED EXHIBITIONFROM THE V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
27 JUNE - 20 SEPTEMBER
EXPLORING WARFARE THROUGH PLAYFROM 1800 - THE PRESENT DAY
WARGAMES
PAYONCE VISIT
AGAIN TICKET VALIDFOR A YEAR
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thedockyard.co.ukChistoric.chatham L@DockyardChatham
Exhibition organised by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
Exhibition entry included in the price of an annual ticket.
THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED EXHIBITIONFROM THE V&A MUSEUM OF CHILDHOOD
27 JUNE - 20 SEPTEMBER
EXPLORING WARFARE THROUGH PLAYFROM 1800 - THE PRESENT DAY
WARGAMES
PAYONCE VISIT
AGAIN TICKET VALIDFOR A YEAR
BROOK THEATRE Old Town Hall, Chatham ME4 4SE 01634 338338. E: [email protected] 4 Jul 7.30pm: Play on Words Youth Group GALA SHOWCASE. Drama, music and song. £6, concs £4Sun 5 Jul 7pm: Square Pegs present ALICE IN WONDERLAND. Excellent drama group for young people aged 7-25 years who have a learning disability or otherwise struggle to fit in with mainstream activities. £8, concs £5Wed 8 Jul 7.30pm: Icon Theatre Youth Company present LAST NIGHT I DREAMT I WAS FREE. £5, concs £3, under 12s free.medwayticketslive.co.uk
MARLOWE THEATREThe Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS 01227 787787BARNUM starring Brian Conley Tue 23 Jun -Sat 4 Jul 7.30pm, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm. £27-£51.50. Mon 6 - Sat 11 Jul
7.30pm, Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm: Peter James’ DEAD SIMPLE Gripping thriller. £17.50-£33, concs availableWed 8 – Sat 11 Jul 6pm, Sat mat 1pm: THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS A community performance of two halves: a promenade around the theatre, and performance of a new play DESPERATE MEASURES in the Marlowe Studio. £7, concs £5Mon 20 – Sat 25 Jul 7.30pm,
Thu & Sat mat 2.30pm: DREAMBOATS AND MINISKIRTS Musical sequel to ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’. £18-£37.50, concs availableWed 29 – Thu 30 Jul 1pm & 4pm: BEN & HOLLY’S LITTLE KINGDOM Read Anna Morell’s review at wowkent.co.uk. £15.50, £13.50, Under 16s £2 off, Family £54 marlowetheatre.com (booking fees apply)
ORCHARD THEATREHome Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED 01322 220000 Fri 3 & Sat 4 Jul 7.30pm: INALA with LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO £29, £25, under 21s £15Mon 20 (5pm) & Tue 21 Jul (1pm & 3pm): STICK MAN Award-winning production from the book by Julia Donaldson, illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Ages 3+. £12Thu 23 – Sun 26 Jul: HORRIBLE HISTORIES: GROOVY GREEKS (Thu 7pm, Fri, Sat & Sun 11am) + INCREDIBLE INVADERS (Fri, Sat & Sun 2.30pm). Various prices. orchardtheatre.co.uk (booking fee applies)
COMEDYBARMING YOUTH FOOTBALL CLUB14 Killicks Cottages, Benover RoadMaidstone ME18 6EW 07941 [email protected] Fri 17 Jul 7pm: OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY: MC DANNY WARD, STEFANO PAOLINI, MARK SIMMONS & BOB MILLS First-rate stand-up from critically acclaimed comedians. Adult themes. Line ups subject to change. £12.50outofboundscomedy.co.uk
BRIDGEWOOD MANOR HOTELWalderslade Woods, Chatham ME5 9AX 01634 [email protected] 17 Jul 9pm: THE COMEDY CLUB: GERRY K, SOL BERNSTEIN & JAMES REDMOND Doors 7.30pm. Tickets include 2 course meal, a top class comedy show & disco until late. Line ups subject to change. £25thecomedyclub.co.uk
BROOK THEATREOld Town Hall, ChathamME4 4SE 01634 [email protected] 9 Jul 7.45pm: LAUGHING
BOY COMEDY CLUB: MC STUART GOLDSMITH, DAVE GREEN, BENNY BOOT With the best up & coming comedians and some familiar favourites too. Strictly over 18s. Line ups subject to change. £11 (meal £3.50 extra)tickets.medway.gov.uk
DUNTON GREEN SOCIAL CLUB159 London Road, SevenoaksTN13 2TA 01732 462549richard@outofbounds comedy.co.uk Thu 9 Jul 8.30pm-11pm: OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY EDINBURGH PREVIEWS: IMRAN YUSUF & HAL CRUTTENDEN Work In Progress shows of these brilliant TV stars, as seen on the BBC. £13.20 inc booking feeoutofboundscomedy.co.uk
MARLOWE THEATREThe Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS 01227 787787Mon 13 Jul 7.30pm: KEVIN BRIDGES: A WHOLE DIFFERENT STORY See Scotland’s biggest export on his latest tour. £25Tue 14 Jul 7.30pm: JIMMY CARR: FUNNY BUSINESS Returning with a brand new stand-up show. Adult themes. £25MARLOWE STUDIO: Sat 18 Jul 8pm: MARK THOMAS: TRESPASS. Preview of political comedian and activist’s latest show. £10 Sat 25 Jul 8pm: THE MARLOWE COMEDY CABARET: CARL HUTCHINSON, ALEX SMITH, SUNIL PATEL & HAYLEY ELLIS Top stand-up acts and quirky cabaret. Adult themes.Line ups subject to change. £13 (booking fees apply)marlowetheatre.com
THE MOODY MARE501 Seven Mile LaneMereworth ME18 5QY 01622 [email protected] Mon 20 Jul 6pm: OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY
EDINBURGH PREVIEWS: JIMMY MCGHIE & JO CAULFIELD Work In Progress shows from stars of the small screen, including ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Russell Howard’s Good News’ & ‘Never Mind the Buzzcocks’. £5.50 inc. booking fee (meal £10 extra)outofboundscomedy.co.uk
OAKWOOD HOUSE HOTELOakwood Road, Maidstone ME16 8AE 01622 [email protected] Thu 2 Jul 7pm: THE LAUGHING POD: KERRY GODLIMAN, CRAIG MURRAY, PAUL T EYRES, CHRISTIAN STEEL & TOJU. Kerry Godliman of ‘Live at the Apollo’, with a top line up of pro comics. Line ups subject to change. £10oakwoodhousehotel.co.uk
THE WHEATSHEAF306 London Road, West Malling ME19 5AT 01732 842391info@thewheat sheafkent.co.uk Fri 31 Jul 7pm: OUT OF BOUNDS COMEDY EDINBURGH PREVIEWS: JOHN ROBINS & ANGELA BARNES. Work In Progress shows from two award-winning comedians.£11 inc booking feeoutofboundscomedy.co.uk
WOODVILLE STUDIO THEATREWoodville Place, Gravesend DA12 1DD 08442 [email protected] LAUGHING BOY COMEDY CLUB EDINBURGH PREVIEWS: Thu 2 Jul 8pm: MARK STEEL & support act. Veteran comedian Mark Steel’s Work In Progress show. £10 (meal £4.50 extra). Thu 23 Jul 8pm: MARCUS BRIGSTOCKE Master of satirical comedy’s Work in Progress show. £10 (meal £4.50 extra)woodville.seatlive.com
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One of this editor’s favourite summer joys is the experience of an evening of outdoor theatre against the backdrop of summer trees and a landmark site like Rochester Castle.
Many of the county’s exceptional heritage sites are playing host to a number of delightful productions this summer. Take a rug, a picnic, an umbrella and prepare to be charmed.
UPNOR CASTLETue 28 July 7.30pmChangeling Theatre presents ‘THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA’
UPNOR CASTLEWed 29 July 7.30pmChangeling Theatre presents Noël Coward’s ‘HAYFEVER’
ROCHESTER CASTLE Wed 5 August 7.30pmChangeling Theatre presents ‘THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA’
Tickets for the above: Adult £19.50, Child (under 16) £8, Family £50 (2 adults + 2 children). For more venues or to book visit changeling-theatre.com/tickets or tel: 01634 338338.
LOVELY TICKET OFFER! Book a ticket for ‘Hayfever’ at Upnor Castle and get £3 off your ticket for ‘Two Gentlemen’ at Rochester Castle.
UPNOR CASTLEQuantum Theatre presents ‘A Midsummer’s Night’s Dream’Wed 12 August 6.30pm Adult £10, Child £8, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £30Tel: 0845 4505157quantumtheatre.co.uk
UPNOR CASTLEBoxtree Productions presents ‘AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS’Thu 20 August 6.30pm£9.50-£12.50 (+booking fee); Group £40Tel: 01787 259622boxtreeproductions.co.uk
LEEDS CASTLEOpen Air Children’s Theatre: ‘ROBIN HOOD’Fri 7 August 6pm
A musical show aimed at children aged 3 to 12. Children are invited to dress in Sherwood Forest-related garb. Must be pre-booked.Adult £14; Children (3-12yrs) £12; Concs £12; Under 3yrs FREE (must be reserved)Box Office: 01622 880008leeds-castle.com
HEVER FESTIVAL THEATRE at HEVER CASTLE:Bromley Little Theatre presents ‘THE PITMEN PAINTERS’Thu 13 – Sat 15 August 8pm + 2.30pm Fri matinee
Lee Hall’s funny, poignant drama set in 1934 about a group of miners who take up painting through the Workers Education Association.£13-£18 depending on performance. Cream teas available after matinee on 14 Aug, must be pre-booked.heverfestival-tickets.co.uk
ROCHESTER | UPNOR | LEEDS | HEVER
Outdoor Theatre at the Castles
IN-SITEEngaging and interactive riverside-inspired art
‘OOZE’ Sat 11 July 2 -3pm Jane Pitt and Caitlin Heffernan invite participants to sound out their local dialect based text work and become part of the pop-up Riverside Choir. Gather at the Blue Crane.
‘APERTURE’ ARTIST LED WALK Sat 18 July 2– 4pmChristopher Sacre and Stuart Bowditch facilitate an artist walk. Gather at Stanley Wharf entrance at 2pm.
‘She’s Like A FoRest FiRe ..’ FILM SCREENINGSat 25 July 6pm-7.30pmSun Pier House tearooms, Medway Street, Chatham (restricted disabled access)A film by Nicola Flower and Daisy Farris showcasing the work of the Daisy Farris Dance Collective and introducing the character BlueBell.
THE BEANEY HOUSE OF ART AND KNOWLEDGE18 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RA 01227 862162Mon to Wed 9am to 5pm, Thu 9am to 7pm, Fri and Sat 9am to 5pm, Sun 10am to 5pmTo Sun 23 Aug: Special Exhibitions Room: HOME & AWAY: EDUARDO PAOLOZZI’S GENERAL DYNAMIC F.U.N. & PHOTOGRAPHS OF S.E.ENGLAND BY TONY RAY JONES. Pay What You Can.To Sun 30 Sept: CANTERBURY IN THE AGE OF THE MAGNA CARTA. Also, MAGNA CARTA REDISCOVERD in The Front Room (to 19 Jul). Free entry.thebeaney.co.uk
BELOW 65 GALLERYGilbert & Clark Frame and Print65 High Street, Maidstone ME14 1SR 01622 685146 Free entryOpen 9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Sat
Sat 4 – Wed 29 Jul: NB GURUNG Acclaimed Nepalese watercolourist. See The Artist’s Space. gilbertandclark.com
COUNTY GALLERYCounty Hall, Maidstone ME14 1XQ 10am-4pm (Thu 3pm). Free entry27 – 30 Jul: MAIDSTONE ART SOCIETY Annual Exhibition
FRANCIS ILES GALLERIES103 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX 01634 843081Opens Mon-Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. Free entryFrom 26 June: SUMMER EXHIBITION: ARTISTS OF RUSSIA. See website for full details. francis-iles.com
GUILDHALL MUSEUM High Street, Rochester ME1 1PY 01634 332680Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free entry. Sat 11 Jul – 10 Jan 2016: SIEGE 2015 New, interactive exhibition about the events surrounding the siege of Rochester Castle in 2015. To 11 Sept: GREAT EXPECTATIONS: Seaton Tool Chest + film by Adam Chodzko. guildhallmuseum rochester.co.uk
HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAMChatham Maritime ME4 4TY (sat nav) 01634 823800Open 10am-4pm; and to 6pm from 28 Mar. Entry included in normal admission price. To 20 Sept: WAR GAMES Acclaimed exhibition from V & A Museum of Childhood. thedockyard.co.uk
HUGUENOT MUSEUM95 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX 01634 789347Opens Wed-Sat 10am-5pm + Bank Hol Mon. Artworks and treasures. £4, concs £3, family £10, under 5s free. huguenotmuseum.org
MAIDSTONE MUSEUM & BENTLIF ART GALLERYSt Faith’s St, Maidstone ME14 1LH 01622 602838
Opens Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, closed Sun & Bank HolidaysSat 4 Jul – Sun 6 Sep: BRICK CITY Major new exhibition of architectural landmarks made in LEGO bricks. Adult: £4, Under 16s: £2, Family ticket: £10museum.maidstone.gov.uk
NUCLEUS ARTS272 High Street, Chatham ME4 4BP 01634 812108 Gallery: Mon- 10am-4pm (café to 5.30pm) Closed Sun. Free entry. All welcome to show previews. Sat 27 Jun - 1pm 2 Jul: CRACKED: Fake Artists.Sat 4 Jul-1pm Thu 9 Jul: HAND OF ARTISTS 108 designed a playing card to help local causes. Preview/Launch: Fri 3 July 6-8pm. Sat 11 Jul – 1pm Thu 16 Jul: CollaborART, Various Artists. One collaborative painting by some of Nucleus Arts’ best known artists. Preview: Fri 10 Jul 6 – 8pm. Sat 18 Jul - 1pm Thu 23 Jul: ART DAY MEDWAY Inspired by London’s ‘Pintar Rapido’ event. Artists come to Medway on 18 July for a day of painting which concludes with this show of work. Preview: Sun 19 Jul, 12pm. Sat 25 Jul – 1pm Thu 30 Jul: OTHER ECHOES: Alex Cooley. Paintings concerned with TS Eliot’s poem ‘Burnt Norton’. Preview: Fri 24 Jul 6-8pm.Sat 1 Aug – 1pm Thu 6 Aug: SKIN DEEP Stu Mac Photography. Preview: Fri 31 Jul 6-8pm. nucleusarts.com
NUCLEUS ARTS ROCHESTER 75 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri; Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 11-4pm01634 812108Shop gallery, café and garden.
NUCLEUS ARTS MAIDSTONEGabriel’s Hill, Maidstone ME15 6JR Open 8am-5pm Mon-Fri; Sat 9am-5pm. Closed Sunday.01622 690337. Popular café, arts hub and gallery.
ROCHESTER ART GALLERY & CRAFT CASEMedway Visitor Information Centre, 95 High Street, Rochester ME1 1LX 01634 338319 Open daily 10am-5pm. Free entry To Sun 16 Aug: APERTURES OF LIGHT by KATAYOUN DOWLATSHAHI Print, drawing, photography, time-based media & architectural glass. CRAFT CASE: Nicola Flower, Caitlin Heffernan and Jane Pitt. Family Workshop: see p10.ROYAL ENGINEERS MUSEUMPrince Arthur Road, Gillingham ME7 1URTel: 01634 822839Open Tue-Fri 9am-5pm; Sat, Sun & Bank Hol: 11.30am-5pmNormal admission charges apply. To 13 July: THROUGH OUR EYES KAB Medway Art Group with Wendy Daws. To 15 Nov: FRONT 1914-18: The Great War in 3D. re-museum.co.uk
SUN PIER GALLERYSun Pier HouseMedway Street, Chatham ME4 4HF 01634 401549Open Tue-Sun 10am - 4pm Closed Mon. Currently no disabled access. To Sat 11 Jul: HECKEL’S HORSE: THE BILLY CHILDISH STUDIO, GROUP EXHIBITION. See page 5 for ARTIST’S TALK.MEDWAY OPEN STUDIOS: The SPH artists will be opening their studio doors over the weekends of 18 & 19, 25 & 26, 10am-4pm. See feature. Wed 15 – Sun 26 Jul: MAKING CONNECTIONS Private view: Sat 18 Jul 2-4pm. See page 5.sunpierhouse.co.uk
STEPHEN OLIVER STUDIO & GALLERYOrchards Shopping Centre, High Street Dartford DA1 1DN01322 278674Open Thu-Sun 10am-4pm; Sat to 5pmExhibition celebrating 150 years of Alice in Wonderland.stephen-oliver-art.co.uk
VISUAL ART
Apertures of LightWorks by Katayoun Dowlatshahiand IN-SITE artists Nicola Flower, Caitlin Heffernan & Jane Pitt
Rochester Art Gallery and Craft Case, Medway Visitor Information Centre, Ground Floor, 95 High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1LXOpen Mon to Sat 10am – 5pm, Sun 10.30am – 5pmOpening times may vary during bank holidays, please check in advance.Free admission www.enjoymedway.co.uk Phone 01634 338319 or email [email protected]
13 June - 16 Aug 2015
SAT 18- SUN 26 July 2015
THE ARTIST’S SPACE
Dark Mountain SkyJharkot, Nepal2013, watercolour, 37 x 30 inches (framed)
by NB Gurung
From an original sketch made during the artist’s trip to Annapurna in 2008.
Born in 1976 in Lekhnath in Nepal, NB Gurung is becoming known globally as a leading watercolour artist with huge talent in acrylic painting too. His artistic passion began as a young child when he started copying images from school text books. His work is predominantly inspired by his beloved Nepal - he lives in Kathmandu – giving many of his paintings an added poignancy, as many of his originals are pre-earthquake.
NB Gurung works closely with Grierson Publications and Gilbert & Clark, who are presenting the artist’s first UK exhibition of both originals and superb Giclee prints at Below 65 Gallery, Gilbert & Clark, High Street, Maidstone ME14 1SR, between 4 – 29 July.
Gallery opens 9.30am-4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Free entry. gilbertandclark.com
Contact for the artist: Grierson Publications: email [email protected]. Tel: 01580 715856.
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An exciting, new, interactive exhibitionabout the events leadingup to and during theSiege of Rochester Castlein 1215. This exhibition has been made possible with fundingfrom the Heritage Lottery Fund and is part of the commemorative project - Siege 2015.
With special thanks to the University of the Creative Arts who have made this exhibition possible.
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11 July 2015 - 10 January 2016
High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1PYPhone: 01634 332680www.guildhallmuseumrochester.co.uk
So much to see and do● A huge scale model of Rochester Castle
● A Blacksmith’s shed with all the tools● Medieval market stalls
● Try on armour
The Guildhall Museum
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An exciting, new, interactive exhibitionabout the events leadingup to and during theSiege of Rochester Castlein 1215. This exhibition has been made possible with fundingfrom the Heritage Lottery Fund and is part of the commemorative project - Siege 2015.
With special thanks to the University of the Creative Arts who have made this exhibition possible.
/siegerochester
11 July 2015 - 10 January 2016
High Street, Rochester, Kent ME1 1PYPhone: 01634 332680www.guildhallmuseumrochester.co.uk
So much to see and do● A huge scale model of Rochester Castle
● A Blacksmith’s shed with all the tools● Medieval market stalls
● Try on armour
The Guildhall Museum
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4 July - 6 September 2015
A stunning exhibitionof architectural landmarksmade in LEGO® bricks.Brick City is kindly sponsoredby the Gallagher Group
Admission charge£4 adult, £2 under 16Family ticket £10(2 adults & up to 3 children)
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk@MaidstoneMuseum
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p 01622 602838
‘LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO® Group of companieswhich does not sponsor authorise or endorse this exhibition.’
See Website for opening times. Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery, St Faith’s St. Maidstone, Kent ME14 1LH
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