Sevenoaks Festival 2014 WEB VERSION

Welcome to our 45th Annual Festival!

Sevenoaks Summer Festival 2014 Saturday 21st June - Sunday 6th July

UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

Festival Finale

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New this year Young Professionals see p18 Chairman’s Welcome

Welcome!! Once again it’s my pleasure to welcome you to our Summer Festival, the 45th annual celebration and showcase of the breadth and diversity of Sevenoaks’ arts activities, continuing a tradition begun by Sevenoaks School in 1970. The detailed programme 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.

Festival Fair, centred in Bligh’s, once again opens the programme, with entertainment, performances and activities throughout Saturday 21 June, including the Town Council’s Charity Fayre, our popular Youth Music Stage, Treasure Hunts for the young & not-so-young, stilt-walkers, jugglers, magicians and other ‘walkabout’ entertainers, including the welcome return of Bjorn the Polar Bear, plus our Grand Prize Draw. Elsewhere in Sevenoaks, we feature once again the amazing experience that is Colourscape in the Vine Gardens, (where we also site an Arts Tent for Kids). Wishworks’ Interactive Puppet Shows bring Red Riding Hood and Goldifox to STAG’s Plaza Suite, and, in The Shambles, we welcome once again Clare and Mark Seddon’s Nursery Rhyme Singalong and Mel’s Punch & Judy Show, singing and magic – all for our younger visitors. As ever, we thank our Principal Sponsor, Sevenoaks Town Council for its continued support in difficult times of activities organised by volunteers for the benefit of the whole community, ourmajor sponsors, Sevenoaks Chronicle and United House, our event and flag sponsors and our patrons, members, friends and, of course, our participants. I’m especially grateful to Ignis UK Property Fund for letting us use Bligh’s for Festival Fair, to STAG Community Arts Centre for providing Box Office and publicity facilities, to the Town Council for funding the infrastructure and support services that comprise the Youth Music Stage, to Malabar Coffee Shop for its collaboration in use of The Shambles and to our other sponsors for their valued patronage: Barracudas, Berkeley Homes, Bligh’s Meadow, Hamptons, Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks Music Club, Specsavers, Waitrose and Warners. My thanks also for the continuing support of Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall schools. Finally, special thanks to John Levett for his expert advice and booking skills, to Laura Pigott of Creative Dolly for designing this brochure and giving us a bright new-look front cover, to all our enthusiastic helpers for freely giving their time and skills, and above all, of course, my Committee pictured below – without whom I wouldn’t be writing! Do send me your thoughts, suggestions and offers: [email protected]

Ray Russell, Chairman - Sevenoaks Summer Festival

Ray Russell John Larner Audrey Franks Barbara Reade Jonathan Riley Neil Wood Chairman Treasurer Secretary Flags & Prize Community Contracts 01732 742213 01732 457777 01732 455574 Draw Groups 01622 718665 01732 457969 01732 457969

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Page Front Cover Events

3 Box Oﬃce Information 15 Fascinating A�da

4-5 Index of events by type 17 Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies

6-7 Festival Fair Plan for 18 Young Professionals Saturday 21 June 26 26 Ukulele Orchestra of 8-37 Festival events in date order 17 Great Britain 31 About our Major Sponsors 37 36 29 Chas ‘n’ Dave, On the Road 37 Finale Concert 15 31 Snake Davis Strings Acknowledgements 29 38 37 Festival Finale Concert Sir Willard White 39 Venues & Meeting Places 18 Festival Box O ce Tickets for marked events can be obtained l Box va O ti s from STAG Community Arts Centre, c e

e F London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ 0 5 1 7 Tel: 01732 450175 73 1 2 450 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: [email protected] Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.00pm, Sunday 12.00noon to 8.00m

A £2.00 administration charge will be made for each transaction, regardless of means of payment SAE or £1 post & packaging per order for tickets posted. Subject to displayed terms & conditions. Personal data obtained to complete sales will be held and used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998

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

Exhibitions & Festivals Music - Light Sat 21 June An 'Evening With' World-class British Sat 21 June Guitar Music in a Country Pub Artists, Sculptors & Photographers Mon 23 June The John Hamilton Big Band Sat 21 June Paintings by Angela Dewar and Pottery by Sat 28 June Armed Forces Concert Jean McCree Sun 29 June Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain Wed 25 June Sevenoaks through New and Newer Eyes Wed 2 July Chas ‘n’ Dave Fri 27 June Photography by Matt James Sat 5 July Paul Malsom at The Woodman Sat 28 June ‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium Sat 5 July Second Wind Summer Concert Sat 28 June An 'Evening With' World-class British Artists, Sculptors & Photographers Sat 28 June Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Open Days Prizewinners’ Concert Sun 22 June Chevening Gardens Sun 29 June & ‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Wed 2- 6 July Symposium Music - Classical Sat 5 July Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Outdoor Exhibition Fri 4 July - Sevenoaks Beer Festival Sun 22 June Festival Eucharist Service Sun 6 July Sun 22 June Opera Gioconda Sun 22 June Last Night of the Proms Festival Concert Wed 25 June Lunchtime Recital Festival Fair - Saturday 21 June Thur 26 June Young Professionals Sat 21 June Charity Fayre Fri 27 June The Piatti Quartet Colourscape Fri 27 June Young Professionals Paint Your Sevenoaks Sun 29 June Organ Recital Nursery Rhyme Singalong Sun 29 June Summer Souvenir Mel’s Punch & Judy Singing & Magic Wed 2 July Lunchtime Recital The Arctic Circle Wed 2 July Young Professionals Fri 4 July Organ Recital Sat 5 July The Coull Quartet Children’s Events (also see Festival Fair) Sat 21 June Red Riding Hood Walks, Talks & Workshops Sat 21 June Goldifox Sun 22 June Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed Sun 22 June Once Upon A Superhero Comedy Sun 22 June Nature in Oxenhill Woods, Otford Sat 21 June The Return of Two Comedies Two Courses Sun 22 June Exploring Historic Otford Mon 30 June Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror Mon 23 June Women in Renaissance Drama: Was Lady Tue 1 July Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror Anne Cliﬀord's role revolutionary? Thur 3 July Outside The Box Comedy Club Fri 27 June Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset Sat 28 June Exploring Historic Kemsing Sun 29 June Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed Music - Blues & Rock Fri 4 July Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset Sat 21 June Steve Morrison and Alan Glen Sat 5 July Exploring Historic Kemsing Wed 25 June Doug Revell Memorial Beneﬁt Concert Sun 6 July Central Sevenoaks Walk Sat 28 June Hush & The Standard Lamps Sat 28 June Robin Bibi and Alan Glen Sun 29 June Hush & The Standard Lamps Music - Jazz Wed 2 July Dave Ferra and Katie Bradley Sun 22 June New Orleans Night Out Sat 5 July Party at the Anchor Tue 24 June Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra Wed 25 June Dixieland Night at The Woodman Wed 2 July Elaine Delmar Quintet Musical Thur 3 July Snake Davis Pre-Concert Workshop Sat 21 June Godspell Thur 3 July Snake Davis Strings Sat 5 July Be Our Guest Fri 4 July HQE Trio

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Music at the Vine Bandstand Music - Choral Sun 22 June Wadhurst Brass Band Fri 27 June Gospel Extravaganza Thur 26 June Bands & Craft Stalls Sun 29 June Music and Words for a Summer’s Afternoon Sun 29 June Green Street Blues Tue 1 July Inspired to sing? Thur 3 July Bands & Craft Stalls Sat 5 July Come Sing at Christ Church URC Sun 6 July Cranbrook Town Band Quiz Dance Mon 23 June The Smartest Artist Quiz Fri 27 June Dancing through the years Sat 28 June - Chance to Dance Summer Performances Poetry Tue 1 July 2014 Tue 24 June Poetry For Pleasure Music - Folk, World & Country Drama Thur 26 June Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies Sun 29 June Much Ado About Nothing Thur 3 July Two Great Banjo Players Tue 1 July - Twelfth Night Sun 6 July Music - Pop, Funk, Soul & Contemporary Thur 3 July The District of Sevenoaks - Tales from our Past Fri 4 July Romeo & Juliet Fri 27 June Pop Music from the 60’s to today Fri 4 July Rock Choir LIVE! Fri 4 July Dortonians & Friends - Fundraising Other Concert for Sightsavers Sat 5 July Jane Austen Sponsored Readathon

Details of all events, colour-coded by type as above, are presented in date order on pages 6 to 37 Saturday 21 June Pages 6 - 10 Sunday 29 June Pages 25 - 26 Sunday 22 June Pages 11 - 12 Monday 30 June Page 27 Monday 23 June Page 13 Tuesday 1 July Page 28 Tuesday 24 June Pages 14 - 15 Wednesday 2 July Pages 29 - 30 Wednesday 25 June Page 16 Thursday 3 July Pages 31 - 32 Thursday 26 June Pages 17 - 18 Friday 4 July Pages 32 - 33 Friday 27 June Pages 19 - 21 Saturday 5 July Pages 34 - 35 Saturday 28 June Pages 22 - 24 Sunday 6 July Page 36 -37 A complete list of venues and meeting places with addresses and postcodes can be found on page 39

Seveonaks 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 [email protected]

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. Membership costs just £20 p.a. Details & more information at www.sevenoaksdistrictartscouncil.org

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 5 Festival Fair with Charity Fayre

By arrangement with Ignis UK property Fund, owner of

The full timetable for the Festival Fair will appear in Sponsored by the Sevenoaks Chronicle on Thursday 19 June

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

2 Youth Music Stage Outside Cafe Rouge 10am-5pm Performances 11am Oﬃcial Opening by the Town Mayor who’ll arrive on the Vintage Bus - see page 39

3 Arctic Circle Bjorn the Polar Bear 11.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30pm 2 3 1

Entertainment for young children sponsored by 4 In The Shambles By arrangement with Malabar Coﬀee House Nursery Rhyme Sing-along with Clare & Mark Seddon 11.00am and 12.00 noon Mel’s Punch & Judy Singing and magic on the hour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm

5 Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre Wishworks Interactive Puppet Shows 11am, 1pm & 3pm (more information on page 8 and 9)

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6 6 Vine Gardens Colourscape - see page 8 Paint Your Sevenoaks - see page 9

7 Outside M&S Simply Food 11am Strings & Things (Gypsy Jazz & Dixie) 2pm Boogie with Charlie 3pm NUMAMA Choir directed by Dani Lemer 4pm Dan Clews 5pm Pupils of weteachmusic.co.uk

8 Outside The Black Boy & Nonna Cappuccini’s Al fresco Barbecue 10am Soleﬁeld Chamber Choir & Friends 11am Green Street Blues 12 noon Jean Bentley’s Dance Orchestra 1pm Sue Rivers Jazz Quintet 3.30pm Paul Malsom Trio

Youth Music Stage Local schools and youth groups have been invited to perform live throughout the day. Timetable in the Sevenoaks Chronicle of Thursday 19 June. 8

9 9 STAG Community Arts Centre

Puppet Shows during the day - see pages 8 and 9 The Lodge Coﬀee Shop - open 10am-5pm Films in the two Digital Cinemas Godspell - 4pm & 8pm - see page 9 Two Comedies, Two Courses - 7.30pm - see page 10

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 7 Saturday 21 June

Charity Fayre Sevenoaks Town Council's annual event An annual event for local charities based in Sevenoaks to hold stalls in Bligh's Meadow between 10am and 4pm to raise funds for their respective good causes. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk In and around Bligh's Meadow 10:00 AM Admission free

Festival Fair Festival Fair Annual opening event of Summer Festival. For full details see pages 6 & 7. Bligh's Meadow 10.00am to 6.00pm Admission free Colourscape Festival Fair Back for a third year! This amazing, exciting, auditory & visual experience will delight visitors of any age. The labrynthine structure of interconnected chambers is alive with intense colours that have remarkable eﬀects on mind and body. Science meets art as music magically permeates throughout. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Full wheelchair access. Smoking, drinking or eating are not allowed inside Colourscape. www.eyemusic.org.uk/Colourscape/index.html Vine Gardens 11:00 am to 4.00pm £2.00, children 12 and under £1.00, pay on entry

Red Riding Hood Festival Fair - A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show Little Red Riding Hood, funnier than you remember it. The big bad wolf is busy and his cousin, the little good wolf, comes instead, but he hasn't listened to the story! Red Riding Hood is diﬀerent too, she is a he, and is a very noisy rabbit! l Box va O ti Interactive and eye-catching for children. Buggies must be left outside. s c e

e www.wishworks.co.uk F 0 5 Plaza Suite, Sevenoaks Community Arts Centre 11:00 AM, 1:00PM 1 7 73 1 £4.00, Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450 Goldifox Festival Fair - 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 l Box va O ti s to audition, dress up and join in. Buggies must be left c e

e outside. www.wishworks.co.uk F 0 5 Plaza Suite, Sevenoaks Community Arts Centre 3:00 PM 1 7 73 1 £4.00, Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450

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Festival Fair - Free Entertainment for Children

Paint your Sevenoaks - Vine Gardens 11.00am to 4.00pm Come down to the Art Tent and get creative. This event is designed for children, and is free to take part. Come grab a paintbrush and help us to create another masterpiece inspired by the local area.

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Nursery Rhyme Singalong - The Shambles, 11.00am and 12.00 noon

Mel’s Punch & Judy, Singing & Magic The Shambles, on the hour at 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm & 4.00pm

The Arctic Circle - Bjorn the Polar Bear. Blighs Meadow, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm And look out for the Festival Furries!!

Blues with Bottle Club Steve Morrison and Alan Glen Steve Morrison is a fine blues musician, famed for his open tunings and complex technique, both as a slide and finger-picking guitarist. With rich vocals, he manages to weave Celtic and folk undertones into traditional blues riffs, and with Alan Glen (ex-Yardbirds) on harp, this will be a great afternoon of live blues! www.bluesabuse.com; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk The Anchor 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission free Godspell Petts Wood Operatic Society Godspell is cause to rejoice! Opening the Sevenoaks Festival, PWOS bring the parables to life presenting the ever popular 'Godspell'. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the most enduring shows of all time in a one-of-a-kind production for all the l Box va O family. Raise your spirit with the excellent Stephen Schwartz Tony- ti s c e

nominated score including hits Day By Day, Light of the World and F

0 Turn Back, O Man. Suitable for all ages. www.pwos.org.uk. 5 1 7 73 1 STAG Theatre 4:00 PM and 8.00PM 2 450 £15.00, concessions £14.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 9 Saturday 21 June

An 'Evening With' World-class British Artists, Sculptors & Photographers Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Paul Vanstone, David Anthony-Hall, John Tonks & Walter Bailey Riverhill Himalayan Gardens in association with award-winning gallery Marshall Murray are hosting: Sat 21st June: An Evening with David Anthony Hall, world-class photographer & Paul Vanstone, award-winning British sculptor; Sat 28th June: An Evening with Jon Tonks, British documentary photographer & Walter Bailey, environmental artist & sculptor. Learn about their work and inspiration. Duration : 2 hours. Disabled parking and access to the Garden Room, Café and Walled Garden. There are however no disabled toilets. Suited to older children and adults. www.riverhillgardens.co.uk; www.marshallmurray.co.uk Riverhill Himalayan Gardens 7:00 PM £15.00, concessions £10.00. Tickets available from Festival Box oﬃce at STAG. Tickets also on sale at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Ticket Oﬃce l Box Repeat dates and times: 28 June 7:00 PM va O ti s c e

0 5 1 7 73 1 2 450 The Return of Two Comedies Two Courses Stag Theatre Company Two comedies by N. Warburton: (1) Easy Stages - Stage manager Gerry wonders why no one can get anything right…"Moving furniture has always been more diﬃcult than moving actors!" he says. (2) Garlic & Lavender - A sinister henchman, surly villagers, a vampire expert and Castle Drackenburg - add a French ghost, some wonderful food (main and dessert), and you have a very funny evening! Light comedies suitable for 15 yrs and over. Food served before and in between the comedies. o al B x O iv Bar will be open. stagtheatrecompany.weebly.com t s c e

e The Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM F 0 £15.00, Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 5 1 7 73 1 Also on Friday 20 June 7:30 PM 2 450 Guitar Music in a Country Pub Paul Malsom - guitar An entertaining set of familiar tunes for a relaxing evening of guitar music. Played by Paul Malsom in this atmospheric Country Pub in a rural woodland setting. Eat, drink or just listen. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 7:30 PM Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296 Repeat dates and times: 05 July 7:30 PM Paintings by Angela Dewar and Pottery by Jean McCree Art Exhibition open 9am to 10pm normally every day 21 - 26 June, but please check on 01732 458261 that the exhibition room is not being used for a private function at the time you wish to visit. Suitable for all; bar & restaurant; accessible venue www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians Club, St Julians Road, Sevenoaks TN15 0RX Admission free.

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Festival Eucharist Service The Parish Church of St Luke St Luke's Church Choir, directed by Nancy Wolfe; Paul Isom, Organist. Celebrant: The Reverend Mark Griﬃn, Vicar of St Luke's and Rural Dean. A celebration of the life and music of composer and church musician Peter Aston (1938-2013) in the context of a Eucharist. Tea and coﬀee are served in St Luke's Hall after the service. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk. St Luke's Church 10:15 AM. Admission free Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed A Guided Walk with Malcolm Campbell Guided walk exploring an intriguing labrynth of alleys and byways, some unfamiliar even to local residents, with obscured and obscure evidence of bygone town life. Duration approx 1 hour 30 minutes. Meet outside Sevenoaks Library 11:00 AM £7.00, accompanied young persons under 16 £4.00. Payable on the day. Participants with dogs on short leads permitted. Repeat dates and times: 29 June 11:00 AM Once Upon A Superhero Clowning Around Theatre This fun, creative workshop is suitable for primary school aged children and includes warm up games, character development and group improvisations, based around their favourite superhero and fairy tale characters. Children will create their own characters and take part in a small group performance at the end of the workshop. l Box va O ti To book a place please contact Emma Brown: 07539 366 780; s c e

e [email protected]. F 0 5 Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 1:00 PM and 3:00PM 1 7 73 1 £5.00. Pay on the day 2 450 Chevening Gardens Open in support of the National Gardens Scheme An opportunity to see Chevening gardens, open by permission of the Chevening Board of Trustees, the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Aﬀairs & the Deputy Prime Minister, in aid of various charities. 27 acres with lawns, woodland, lake, and maze. Teas and free parking. Plant sale featuring independent local nurseries. Gardens close at 17.00 Chevening 2:00 PM £5.00, children under 16 £2.00; pay on entry Nature Event in Oxenhill Woods, Otford Oxenhill Woods Management Committee (A family Natural History Event) The 61½ acres of Oxenhill Woods, Otford, give a wonderful opportunity for families to be in touch with the local countryside. Come & take part in identiﬁcation of trees, plants & wildlife, including insects. Nature Craft, a Treasure Hunt, Basic compass & pacing, Nature walks, Face Painting, with help & information from the Kent Wildlife Trust.For all age groups, children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult. Duration of event 2 hours. No toilet facilities on site. Meet at entrance gate from bottom of Tudor Drive, Otford. Oxenhill Woods 2:30 PM Free event, donations welcome.

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 11 Sunday 22 June

Exploring Historic Otford A Guided Walk with Malcolm Campbell Centuries of colourful village history are revealed on this informative guided walk Duration approx 1 hour 30 minutes. Meet Otford Railway Station 3:00 PM £7.00, accompanied young persons under 16 £4.00 Payable on the day. Participants with dogs on short leads permitted. Repeat dates and times: 29 June 3:00 PM Music at the Vine Wadhurst Brass Band Another Summer of Lazy Sunday Afternoons for all to bring a picnic and enjoy listening to the music, including by local bands, on the Vine Bandstand from 3pm to 5pm until 31 August. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk The Vine Bandstand 3:00 PM Admission free Repeat dates and times: 29 June 3:00 PM - Green Street Blues [ladies a capella choir] 06 July 3:00 PM - Cranbrook Town Band Opera Gioconda St Julians Club Afternoon concert with favourite opera arias, duets and trios. Suitable for all; 120 minutes; afternoon teas available; accessible venue. www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians Club 5:00 PM £8.00, concessions £6.00. Tickets available from St Julians Club 01732 458261, email: frontoﬃ[email protected] Last Night of the Proms Festival Concert Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society jointly with Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra Darrell Davison will conduct a concert of choral and orchestral music, paying tribute to some of our favourite British composers and celebrating the enduring popularity of the Last Night of the Proms. The programme will include music by Elgar, Vaughan Williams, Walton and Coates and, in time-honoured tradition, Jerusalem, Rule l Box va O Britannia and Land of Hope of Glory will create a rousing ﬁnale. ti s c e www.sevenoaks-philharmonic.org.uk; e

www.sevenoakssymphonyorchestra.org.uk 0 1 5 STAG Theatre 7:30 PM 7 7 3 01 £13.50, concessions £12.50. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 45 New Orleans Night Out The Jazz Advocates supported by Ray Russell's Bosville Valley Stompers Enjoy a stompin' evening of Dixie & Trad Jazz from 2 popular local bands. The Jazz Advocates have been entertaining audiences regularly since formation six years ago, playing both hot and smooth jazz in the style of Alex Welsh - easy to listen to and entertaining to watch. Bosville Valley Stompers play foot-tapping l Box va O ti music with a bounce - King Oliver, Sid Phillips & Kenny Ball charts s c e

e among others. Cash bar available throughout the evening. F 0 5 Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:45 PM 1 7 73 1 £8.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450

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Women in Renaissance Drama: Was Lady Anne Cliﬀord's role revolutionary? Knole, National Trust In Shakespeare's theatre, female roles were played by boys, but at great houses like Knole, women themselves were involved in drama. New research suggests Lady Anne Cliﬀord, who lived at Knole in the early 17th century was part of the revolution in giving women a voice in English drama. Come and hear lecturers from University College London unravel the mystery of her role as Cleopatra. The talk will last approximately 60 minutes with an opportunity to ask questions. The Great Hall is o al B x O iv wheelchair accessible. Toilet facilities are available in Green Court. t s c e

e www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole F 0 Great Hall, Knole House 7:00 PM 5 1 7 73 1 £10.00, concessions £8.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450 The Smartest Artist Quiz Compete for the John Smedley Challenge Trophy Local Arts Groups go head to head 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 Question-master's decision is ﬁnal. Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 8:00 PM £5 per head includes sandwiches. Pay on door. Licensed bar. Contact [email protected] to register The John Hamilton Big Band Big Band at The Woodman The 17 musicians of the Tonbridge-based John Hamilton Big Band plus singer Ruth Fahie, entertain with music from the Big Band 'Swing Era', playing numbers made famous by the all-time American greats - Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich, Count Basie, and the UK's own Ted Heath. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 8:30 PM Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296

Wherever you see these signs - you can join in: Youth Drama and Jazz Workshops Ladies a capella singing Jazz Saxophone Workshop Open Mic Night Nursery Rhyme Sing-along... and more!!

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 13 Tuesday 24 June

Poetry For Pleasure - W.H. Davies and his Contempories Sevenoaks Poetry Society Everyone is welcome to read their own composition or works of other poets. The theme this year is 'W.H. Davies and his contempories'. Followed by tea and conversation. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible. St Luke's Church Hall 2:00 PM Admission free Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra Jazz Workshop (Youth) Young musicians with an interest in playing Big Band Jazz and developing improvisation skills are invited to join Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra in an open rehearsal. Celebrate the best of the Swing era plus Big Band Fusion and Funk. Enjoy playing your favourite charts in a relaxed and supportive environment. Contact [email protected] for application form. www.kyjo.co.uk The Plaza Suite at the STAG Theatre 7:00 PM Admission free

Festival Treasure Hunt Win the Treasure by answering six clues and solving the Festival Puzzle All clues and the entry form available from Micallef Jewellers, 11 Blacks Yard, Sevenoaks; on the Festival website and at the Festival Fair in Bligh’s Meadow on Saturday 21 June

Prize: £200 Micallef Voucer

The winner will be drawn on 6th July at the Festival Finale Concert

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Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson, Liza Pulman Following a sold-out tour, 3 Olivier Award nominations & over 10m YouTube hits for "Cheap Flights" (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Adele and Liza continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aida with this terriﬁc show. Expect topical new songs hot oﬀ the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully! www.fascinatingaida.co.uk

‘Cabaret Heaven’ Metro ‘Outrageous... Seductive’ The Guardian ‘The glamour is magnetic, ‘Hilarious’ Telegraph the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant’ ‘I can't recommend The Guardian this show highly enough’

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0 5 1 7 Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 73 1 2 450

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 15 Wednesday 25 June

Lunchtime Recital Hugh Ockendon - Pianist Hugh Ockendon, pianist, teacher, composer, trained as a concert pianist at the Royal Academy of Music, London. At the age of 19 he performed and recorded the Greig Piano Concerto. He has accompanied many well-known artists such as Neil Sedaka, Vince Hill and Moira Anderson and top jazz artists. More recently he has returned to his classical roots as a recital pianist. The Recital lasts for 45 minutes. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk St Luke's Church 12:30 PM Admission free Doug Revell Memorial Beneﬁt Concert Babajack Babajack is an award-winning blues/roots duo consisting of Becky Tate (vocals, cajon, percussion) and Trevor Steger (guitar, winebox guitar, vocals, harmonica). Together they perform their upbeat, soulful and uniquely original material with a new twist on the traditional blues genre. 'The best blues acoustic act in the UK' - Scarborough Blues Festival. This year is the 20th anniversary of the founding of the club and the annual Memorial Concert is in memory of the late Doug Revell, founder of the club in 1994, and raising funds for local charities. Two sets with interval. www.babajack.com; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 8:00 PM o al B x O iv £13.50, Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG. t s c e

Friends of Stag 10% discount. F

0 5 1 7 73 1 2 450 Dixieland Night at The Woodman Don Steele’s Dixieland Jazz Band Don Steele's Dixieland 6-piece Jazz Band, with female vocalist Eileen Ford, plays traditional jazz from the 20's and 30's by such greats as Bix Beiderbecke & Louis Armstrong and also a mixture of later numbers played in a Dixieland style. The band performs alternate Wednesdays at The Woodman. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 8:00 PM Free admission. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296 Sevenoaks through New and Newer Eyes Kent County Council, Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope working with Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum A community interactive art exhibition inspired by illustrations of Sevenoaks scenes by Vincent New. Before the Festival, people of all ages will be invited to Kaleidoscope museum to view a variety of Sevenoaks scenes by artist Vincent New and to create their own work in any media from visits to the same sites. A lively exhibition will be made from all the original and new responses. www.kent.gov.uk www.facebook.com - Sevenoaks-Visual-Arts-Forum Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery and Museum Exhibition runs from 25 June to 5 July; open Mon, Tues and Wed 9-6 Thurs 9-8 Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-5. Admission free

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Thursday Evenings on the Vine - Bands & Craft Stalls Bands & Craft Stalls Following the success of Lazy Summer Sunday afternoons at the Vine and to enhance local night life, Sevenoaks Town Council trials a Summer of Thursday evenings with music and arts & crafts for the enjoyment of visitors to the Vine Gardens. For two hours from 6.00pm a band performs on the Vine Bandstand with an Arts & Crafts Fayre taking place in the Vine Gardens. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk Thurs 26 June: Orpington Band. Thurs 3 July: Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band The Vine Gardens from 6.00 to 8.00pm Admission free

John Smedley Folk Memorial Concert

Jez Lowe is highly regarded as both a songwriter and performer, with more than a dozen albums and countless live performances around the world. Jez will perform with his band The Bad Pennies, featuring Kate Bramley on ﬁddle and vocals, Andy May on Northumbrian Pipes and keyboards, and David De La Haye on fretless bass. 'One of the hottest acts around' Daily Telegraph Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for a decade and a half around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. "Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric vitality" was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase so that they are now one of Britain’s top attractions on the folk/acoustic/celtic circuit. www.jezlowe.com

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Young Professionals The Billroth Quartet Thomas Leate - Violin 1, Christian Halstead - Violin 2, Simon Ballard - Viola, James Greenﬁeld - Cello

The ﬁrst of a series of three classical concerts by emerging young musicians. The Billroth Quartet is the resident string quartet at Lauderdale House, Highgate, playing monthly lunchtime concerts. Last Autumn they were special guests of Dave Gorman's 'Modern Life is Goodish' on TV channel Dave & in December appeared with the Puppini Sisters. Later this year they embark on a concert tour of China. Every member of the quartet has graduated from leading music conservatoires including the Royal College of Music, Birmingham Conservatoire of Music and Trinity College of Music. Tonight's programme includes works by Bach, Haydn, Borodin, Mendelssohn, Elgar and Irving Berlin. www.billrothquartet.co.uk

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YOUNG PROFESSIONALS A series of three classical concerts by emerging young musicians

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At the Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks

Thursday 26 June: The Billroth String Quartet - see above Friday 27 June: Piano duettists Emma Abate & Julian Perkins - see p20 Wednesday 2 July: Paul Higgs + Orchestra “Pavane” - see p30

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The Piatti String Quartet Great Comp Music Festival The Piatti are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the leading young string quartets of today. Their performances have attracted exceptional praise, for their passion, intensity of feeling and 'glowing sound'. Not only will they launch this year's Festival, their programme will include the world premiere of a work specially written for them. www.greatcompmusic.org Great Comp 8:00 PM £25.00, Tickets available from The Bookings Secretary 01732 453240 info@greatcompmusic

Dancing Through The Years Jean Bentley Dance Orchestra & Featherstep Dancing A celebration of music and dance spanning the start of the ﬁrst world war through the music hall and dance band heyday. Come and learn a few steps and watch the delightful moves of Featherstep Dancing and their young friends. Trip the light fantastic with the sounds of the Jean Bentley Dance Orchestra or just come and listen. An evening of music, family fun and dancing for all ages. l Box va O ti Doors open 7pm, Carriages 11.30pm. Optional DJs/Vintage dress. s c e

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Gospel Extravaganza Combe Bank Choral Society with Ken Burton Combe Bank Choral Society is transforming itself into a Gospel Choir under the inspired leadership of Ken Burton (of BBC ‘The Choir’ fame). Under Ken's direction the 150-strong choir of children and adults will present an exciting programme of Gospel classics in an evening to remember. l Box va O ti s Suitable for all ages c e

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Founded in 1994 by the late Doug Revell and now run by Doug’s wife Sue, BWBC regularly brings top-class blues musicians to Sevenoaks and frequently to The Anchor pub in London Road, where landlord Barry Dennis is a big fan. Festival oﬀerings are: Saturday 21 June: Steve Morrison & Alan Glen - see p9 Wednesday 25 June: Babajack - Doug’s Memorial Concert, STAG’s Plaza Suite - see p16. Saturday 28 June: Robin Bibi & Alan Glen - see p22 Wednesday 2 July: Dave Ferra & Katie Bradley - see p30. Saturday 5 July: Local artists party at The Anchor - see p34

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Young Professionals Julian Perkins and Emma Abbate A Playful Tournament The second of three classical concerts by emerging young musicians. A Playful Tournament is a piano duet recital by Julian Perkins and Emma Abbate, who present a varied programme of music for four hands, with works by Mozart, Schubert, Dvořák and a rarely heard gem by Stephen Dodgson. www.emmaabbate.com www.julianperkins.com

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For Shakespeare Fans No fewer than three plays in this year’s Festival Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society present 7 open-air performances 2-6 July of TWELFTH NIGHT In the delightful gardens of the St Clere Estate, Kemsing - See p28 for full details In the walled garden of Riverhill House Sunday 29 June: Tonbridge School Students present MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING - see p25 Friday 4 July: Changeling Theatre presents ROMEO & JULIET - see p32

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Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset Malcolm Campbell Dare you join us to learn of local close encounters with the paranormal giving you thought-provoking insights of the elusive spirit world? Duration approx 1 hour 20 minutes. Meet outside Royal Oak Hotel, 8:00 PM £8.00, concessions £5.00 Concession applies to accompanied young persons under 16. Payable on the day. Participants with dogs on short leads permitted. Repeat dates and times: 04 July 8:00 PM Pop Music from the 60’s to today Tony Stone Tony Stone sings and plays pop songs from the whole range of popular music from the 1960's though to the 21st Century. Tony and his guitar are at The Woodman every other Friday. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 8:00 PM Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296 Photography by Matt James Art Exhibition Exhibition of photography open 9am to 10pm normally every day, but please check on 01732 458261 that the exhibition room is not being used for a private function at the time you wish to visit. Suitable for all; bar & restaurant; accessible venue. www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians Club, 27 June - 6 July Admission free Sponsored by St Julians Club

Remember to check Sevenoaks Chronicle for news in the run-up to Festival and especially on Thursday 19 June for details of the full programme at Festival Fair

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 21 Saturday 28 June

‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, in association with award-winning gallery, Marshall Murray, has commissioned a Sculptual Symposium, with some of Britain's leading sculptors and artists creating installations live in the gardens. Watch, learn and be inspired by their work. The Garden Room, Café and Walled Garden are wheelchair accessible, and there are disabled parking spaces in front of the House. There are however no disabled toilets. The Riverhill Café serves morning coﬀee, light lunches and afternoon tea. Normal garden admission applies - there is no additional charge for this event. www.riverhillgardens.co.uk; www.marshallmurray.co.uk Riverhill Himalayan Gardens 10:30 AM £7.50, concessions £6.75. Tickets available from Venue – pay on entry Repeat dates and times: 29 June and 2-6 July 10.30 AM Beers, Bands and BBQ Hush & The Standard Lamps The return of live music day to the White Hart. Local bands - Hush & The Standard Lamps - will be playing alfresco on our terrace. We will also be running a mini beer and cider festival and bbq. Food from 1.00pm, music from 2.00pm. The White Hart, Tonbridge Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1SG, 01732 452 002 www.whitehart-sevenoaks.co.uk The White Hart 1.00pm Admission free Repeat dates and times: 29 June 1.00 PM Blues with Bottle Club Robin Bibi and Alan Glen Robin Bibi is an energetic, charismatic blues/rock musician, who brings a dynamic, exciting edge to traditional blues. He will be accompanied here by the versatile Alan Glen (ex- Yardbirds) on harp and vocals, ensuring an afternoon of upbeat, footstomping live music! www.robinbibiband.co.uk; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk The Anchor 3.00pm to 5.00pm Admission free Exploring Historic Kemsing Malcolm Campbell Centuries of colourful village history are revealed on this informative guided walk. Duration approx 1 hour 20 minutes. Meet at the village car park entrance, 3:00 PM £7.00, concessions £4.00 Concession applies to accompanied young persons under 16. Payable on the day. Participants with dogs on short leads permitted. Repeat dates and times: 05 July 3:00 PM

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An 'Evening With' World-class British Artists, Sculptors & Photographers - 7pm. For full details see page 9 Chance to Dance Summer Performances 2014 Chance to Dance, now in its 20th year, has once again invited dancing schools, many of which are in the local area, to come together and perform on a professional-sized stage. We also welcome dancing schools slightly further away who would like this opportunity of performing with us. Chance to Dance is non-competitive and is welcoming to both adult performers as well as children. Suitable for all ages over 5 years. www.chance-to-dance.co.uk STAG Theatre 7:00 PM l Box va O £10.00, concessions available - enquire at box oﬃce. ti s c e

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0 5 Repeat dates and times: 1 7 73 1 29 June 6:30 PM, 30 June 7:30 PM, 01 July 7:30 PM 2 450 Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Prizewinners’ Concert Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival A chance to see and hear performances by the cream of this year's Festival entrants. Winners in speech and drama, piano, singing, woodwind, strings and accordion classes perform their prize-winning pieces and receive their awards. Duration - approx. two hours including presentation of awards, no interval. www.sevenoaksthreeartsfestival.co.uk Ship Theatre 7:00 PM £5.00, concessions £2.50. Tickets available from Margaret Holgate 01732 454448 [email protected] Behind The Lines - The World War One Anthology Sevenoaks Literary Celebration and Ightham Mote Gabriel Woolf and Rosalind Shanks Two well-known BBC voices bring to life the poetry and prose of World War One, featuring the words of those who 'ﬂowered early and fell' and those who stayed at home and waited. Two hours including an interval. No age limit but not suitable for very small children. www.sevenoaksliterarycelebration.com. The Great Hall at Ightham Mote 7:30 PM £12.00, Tickets available from The Sevenoaks Bookshop, 147 High Street Tel: 01732 452055

ST JULIANS CLUB Long-time supporter of Festival, is host this year to:

Art & Photographic Exhibitions 21 to 26 June - see p10 - 27 June to 6 July - see p21 Opera Gioconda - Sunday 22 June - see p12 Bluegrass Banjo - Thursday 3 July - see p32

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 23 Saturday 28 June

Armed Forces Concert Kent Police Band The accomplished Kent Police Band perform pieces from their extensive repertoire of show, ﬁlm and classic music. l Box Proceeds will go to Armed Forces charities including va O ti s c 'Help for Heroes'. e

e www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk F 0 1 5 www.helpforheroes.org.uk 7 7 32 01 wwwkentpoliceband.org 45 Sevenoaks Community Centre 7:30 PM Sponsored by £10.00, concessions £8.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG Digging Deeper’s Big Funk Night Digging Deeper Popular and entertaining 10-piece soul/funk band with top vocal and horn sections. Features the music of Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire, Average White Band, The Crusaders, Brand New Heavies and other classic artists from the 1970s to the 2000s. www.digging-deeper.webs.com The Woodman 8:30 PM Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable 01732 750296

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

Full details on tickets, which will be on sale @ £1 each from Saturday 21 June at the Festival Fair and at selected events until 9.00pm on Sunday 6 July. The draw will be made at the Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School after the Festival Finale Concert featuring Sir Willard White

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‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22

Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed - 11am. For full details see page 11

Organ Recital Katie Varcoe Katie Varcoe, from a well-known musical family, has been organist at Cheltenham College and is now in the music department at Canford School. The Recital lasts for 45-50 minutes - coﬀee available before recital in St Luke's hall. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk St Luke's Church 12:00 PM Admission free Beer, Bands and BBQ - 2pm. For full details see page 22

Much Ado About Nothing Tonbridge School students Bring a picnic and join us for an afternoon of accessible, family friendly Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting. Shakespeare's vivacious and at times unsettling comedy of love and deceit is transposed to an English music festival. The pairs of lovers, Beatrice and Benedick and Claudio and Hero wrestle with love and marriage under the heat of the summer sun to the beats of British bands. Suitable for children. Running time 2 hours 20 minutes including interval. Refreshments available. The Walled Garden is wheelchair accessible, however there are no wheelchair accessible toilets. Disabled parking. The Riverhill Café serves fabulous light lunches and afternoon tea. www.riverhillgardens.co.uk Riverhill Himalayan Gardens 2:30 PM £8.00, concessions £4.00. Tickets available from E M Forster Theatre 01732 304241 boxoffi[email protected] www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk Tickets also on sale at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Ticket Office

Music at the Vine - 3pm. For full details see page 12

Music and Words for a Summer’s Afternoon Sackville Singers An afternoon of words and music for a Summer's day. Following a Strawberry Tea, the programme will include items reﬂecting the 2014 anniversary of WW1, in support of Veterans Aid. o al B x O iv www.veterans-aid.net t s c e

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Chance to Dance Summer Performances 2014 - 6.30pm. For full details see page 23

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 25 Monday 30 June

Chance to Dance Summer Performances 2014 - 7.30pm. For full details see page 23 Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror

By arrangement with the BBC Kaos Kabaret A comedy musical spoof of the classic radio detective series. Written by Phil Willmott, this is the third production performed hilariously at Sevenoaks Summer Festival. After last year's episode came high praise: "Hope they come back next year." Blog by Mayor of Sevenoaks, 2013. Some adult humour but widely appreciable. Repeat dates and times: 01 July 7:45 PM

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Festival At The Woodman

The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks This popular country pub and restaurant presents live music each week throughout the year. During this year’s Festival, those appearing are: Paul Malsom, acoustic guitar - Saturdays 21 June & 5 July - see p10 The John Hamilton Big Band - Monday 23 June - see p13 Don Steele’s Dixieland Jazz Band - Wednesday 25 June - see p16 Tony Stone, pop guitar - Friday 27 June - see p21 Digging Deeper’s Big Funk Night - Saturday 28 June - see p24 Elaine Delmar Quintet - Wednesday 2 July - see p30 The HQE Piano Trio - Friday 4 July - see p33

Admission is free; times vary. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296

Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3 27 Sunday 29 June

Summer Souvenir Primavera Chamber Ensemble Richard Strauss - Sextet from Capriccio; Mozart - Clarinet Quintet; Tchaikovsky - Souvenir de Florence. A theatre steeped in history, a curtain raiser of melliﬂuous melody, and Mozart at his most sublime are just the start of a romantic evening. In buoyant mood, restored from a trip to Italy, Tchaikovsky combines his soulful roots with Latin passion for a highly charged ﬁnale. Duration approx. 1hr 40'. l Box Sponsored by va O ti www.primavera-ensemble.co.uk s c e

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UKULELE ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN

The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain believe that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation - as long as they are played on the Ukulele!! Expect Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding from 'The Ukes', who have sold out the Sydney Opera House, The Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall.

'THE BEST MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT IN THE COUNTRY.' The Independent.. www.ukuleleorchestra.com

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Chance to Dance Summer Performances 2014 - 7.30pm. For full details see page 23 Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror - 7.45pm. For full details see page 27 Twelfth Night Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society The play is a gleeful mix of fearful loss, cross dressing, wicked practical jokes and happy endings where love conquers all. Many of his most well-loved characters feature and it is as fresh today as it was when it was ﬁrst played.The beautiful grounds of St Clere are a perfect setting for this play, which remains a favourite for playgoers of all ages. A real Summer treat for all the family! St Clere is donating its proceeds from each performance to Breast Cancer Care. The show is suitable for all ages and is an open air production so suitable clothing is strongly recommended; please bring blankets and/or chairs; duration is 2 hours plus one interval; a bar and snacks are available. www.sevenoaksshakespeare.org.uk; www.stclere.com; www.breastcancercare.org.uk St Clere Estate 7:30 PM £12.00, concessions £5.00 for students and children only. l Box va O ti s Tickets bought on the door - £15. Tickets available from c e

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‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22 Lunchtime Recital Soleﬁeld School Boys Chamber Choir Soleﬁeld School Boys Chamber Choir, directed by Helen Walker, sing a programme of classical and popular pieces with piano accompaniment. The Recital lasts for 45 minutes. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk St Luke's Church 12:30 PM Admission free

Chas ‘n’ Dave “On the Road”

Chas and Dave, with their exceptionally witty songs about life in London, perform with a strong aﬀection for all things English, reminiscent of the great Music Hall artists. However, the music is in a solid, no-nonsense Rock 'n' Roll style, accompanied for this gig with a band. www.chasndave.net

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Twelfth Night - 7.30pm. For full details see page 28 Young Professionals - Paul Higgs' "Pavane" Paul Higgs & Orchestra The last of three classical concerts by emerging young musicians features beautiful and evocative compositions from Paul Higgs' album, "Pavane". An atmospheric meeting between classical and jazz transports the listener into exotic and melodious soundworlds, led by the elegant and seductive sound of Paul's trumpet and supported by a string quartet, classical guitar and jazz rhythm section. www.paulhiggs.com

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Jazz at The Woodman Elaine Delmar Quintet Elaine Delmar is a great favourite with both jazz and cabaret audiences. Few can express the repertoire with such dynamic simplicity as she builds each performance with supreme sure-footed musicianship. Elaine's Quintet will feature Brian Dee on piano and Jim Mullen on guitar. "Fashions may change but quality is timeless " London Evening Standard www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 8:30 PM Free admission. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296 Blues With Bottle Club Dave Ferra and Katie Bradley Dave Ferra is a singer/songwriter who performs traditional blues, gospel, spiritual, ragtime and his original material on slide and fingerpicking guitar and rack harmonica. He is reputed to be one of the best blues musicians on the circuit and this will be his first performance at The Anchor, home of the Blues with Bottle Club. He will be performing with acclaimed singer/harmonica player Katie Bradley, finalist in the British Blues Awards 2013. www.daveferra.tripod.com; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk; www.katiebradleyblues.com The Anchor 9:00 PM Admission free

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‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22

Snake Davis Pre-Concert Workshop Snake Davis will talk about & demonstrate his approach to solo playing in jazz and popular music, with reference to some of the greatest saxophone solos ever played. This event is primarily aimed at students of the saxophone, but will be of interest to all those curious about how saxophonists construct a solo. If you’re a young saxophonist and wish to participate during the event, contact John Levett (01732 460143 or [email protected]). www.snakedavis.com Pamoja Hall, The Space 4:00 PM Unallocated seating; entry free to those with a ticket for the evening concert £5.00 on the door to those without an evening ticket. Bands & Craft Stalls - 6pm. For full details see page 17 Twelfth Night - 7.30pm. For full details see page 28

Renowned saxophonist Snake Davis regularly plays sell-out jazz and soul-tinged shows. For this show Snake will play saxophone with Snakestrings, a wonderful string quartet. Together they add a unique musicality to classical, musical theatre, film, pop and soul classics, with a performance which is powerful, moving and a delight.

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The District of Sevenoaks - Tales from our Past - Thursday 3 July Sevenoaks District Community Theatre and Sevenoaks Camera Club Five Narrators tell stories that belong to all who live in this area - some farcical, some tragic, all true. The Tales are accompanied throughout by images of the people, places and objects concerned. Sevenoaks Community Theatre and Sevenoaks l Box va O Camera Club have combined to create this unique event. ti s c e www.sevenoaksdistrictartscouncil.org e F

0 Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM 5 1 7 £5.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Office at STAG 73 1 2 450 Outside The Box Comedy Club - Thursday 3 July Russell Kane & Maff Brown Another amazing night from the award-winning Outside The Box Comedy Club. Voted 4th Best Comedy Club in the UK by The Guardian! Star of BBC1's Live At The Apollo Russell Kane brings his unique energetic comedy to Sevenoaks. Alongside an excellent bill of comedians and hosted by resident compere and Mock The Week writer Maff Brown. Past big names have included Lenny Henry, Stephen Merchant l Box va O and Milton Jones, among many others. ti s c e

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0 STAG Theatre 8:00 PM (Doors: 7.30pm) £16.50 5 1 7 73 1 Tickets available from Festival/STAG 2 450 Two Great Banjo Players - Thursday 3 July Geary Allen and Rick Townend Concert with two of the country's top bluegrasss banjo-players: rising star Geary Allen, not yet 20 years old, will focus on the music of Earl Scruggs, whose new banjo style exploded into the early US Country Music scene; Rick Townend is well-known to Sevenoaks bluegrass fans for his playing with the acclaimed Echo Mountain Band throughout the 1960s-90s. Suitable for all; 150mins inc. interval; bar & restaurant; accessible venue. www.stjulians.co.uk St Julians Club 8:00 PM £9.00, concessions £8.00. Tickets available from St Julians Club 01732 458261 frontoﬃ[email protected].

‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - Fri 4 July, 10.30am. For full details see page 22

Sevenoaks Beer Festival - Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July Sevenoaks Lions Club and Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club A Beer Festival on the beautiful Vine cricket ground – over 30 real ales and ciders plus an opportunity to watch cricket on all 3 days – subject to weather! Music in the marquee from 8-11pm on Friday & Saturday – the very best performers from the local music scene – 8 acts over 2 days. On Saturday the Festival begins at 11.00am. On Sunday, the Festival is from 12noon til 7pm – no music in the marquee, as Cranbrook Town Band are playing on the Bandstand. Food is available on all 3 days. www.lionsclub-sevenoaks.co.uk; www.svcc1734.org. Sevenoaks Vine 5:00 PM Admission free

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Romeo & Juliet Changeling Theatre Changeling Theatre brings Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespeare’s quintessential tragic love story to the glorious setting of the Walled Garden at Riverhill as part of their London & Kent open-air tour. Bring a picnic, rug and some friends, then sit back and enjoy the performance and atmosphere. Local beers, wine and Pimms and non-alchoholic refreshments will be on sale throughout the evening. Suitable for children. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes including interval. l Box The Walled Garden is wheelchair accessible, however there are no wheelchair va O ti s c accessible toilets. Disabled parking. www.riverhillgardens.co.uk e

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0 Choirs, featuring rock, pop and Motown favourites. 5 1 7 73 1 Fun for all the family! www.rockchoir.com 2 450 STAG Theatre 7:30 PM £15.00, concessions £13.50. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG Organ Recital Paul Isom Paul Isom is organist of St Luke's Church, Sevenoaks and he is also organist for the Roman Catholic congregation at St George's RAF Memorial Chapel, Biggin Hill, accompanist to the Combe Bank Choral Society and Rochester Diocesan Organs Advisor. The ﬁrst anniversary recital for the new organ. The Recital lasts for 90 minutes - refreshments available. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk St Luke's Church 7:30 PM Admission free Dortonians & Friends - Fundraising Concert for Sightsavers Ex Dorton House Students performing a wide range of music, singing and poetry A concert performed by past students of Dorton l Box va O House School and College, comprising songs, dance, ti s c e

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0 Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM 5 1 7 73 1 £5.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450 Jazz in the Bar The HQE Trio The HQE Trio, featuring Alan Humm at the piano, Dan Quinton on bass and John Eydon on drums. This ﬁne piano trio swing their way through an evening of jazz standards made famous by the American Greats. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk The Woodman 7:30 PM Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296 Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset - 8pm. For full details see page 21

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Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Outdoor Exhibition Sevenoaks Art Club members display recent work along the picturesque Vine Railings. Excellent standard at reasonable prices. Work framed and un-framed, also cards. Rain date: Saturday 12th July 2014 www.sevenoaksartclub.org Sevenoaks Vine Railings 9:30 AM Admission free ‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22 Sevenoaks Beer Festival - 11am. For full details see page 32 Twelfth Night - 2.30pm. For full details see page 28 Exploring Historic Kemsing - 3pm. For full details see page 22 Party at the Anchor Blues with Bottle Club Local artists - line-up to be confirmed The Anchor is a local pub which has now been hosting live music for twenty years, since the setting up of the successful Blues with Bottle Club. Other live music events such as the Open Mic night and Americana band Missouri Gutts with various guests have evolved from the blues club, and this afternoon session will be a relaxed celebration with local musicians. www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk The Anchor 3:00 PM Admission free Jane Austen Sponsored Readathon Friends of Stag For 24 hours –from 6pm on the 5th to 6pm on the 6th - Jane Austen’s books will be read by sponsored teams. Sevenoaks is associated with many of Jane Austen's relatives and she visited her uncle at the Red House on at least one occasion. It is 200 years since "Mansfield Park" was published, her most financially successful novel, just a year after probably her best known work, "Pride and Prejudice." Organised by Friends of Stag as a fund raiser - we hope you will come along to support the readers throughout the 24 hour period and enjoy the words of Jane Austen. www.friendsofstag.org.uk Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 6:00 PM Admission free - donations and sponsorship welcome

Summer Festival 2015 will be held from Saturday 20 June to Sunday 5 July To learn more about being involved as a participant, sponsor, patron, member, friend, organiser or volunteer helper Send an email to: [email protected]

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Come Sing at Christ Church URC Marjorie Brown Can sing? Can't sing? Come Sing! Two hours of singing and music-making in groups: tambourines and triangles for the very young, teenage stuﬀ, lusty and warm choral singing for middle-aged and senior amateurs. Each group will be led by professional musicians. All will join to give a short concert at 8 pm. The performance will be followed by a party, with generous refreshments.An evening of community singing and music making for all ages and abilities. www.christchurchsevenoaks.org.uk Christ Church URC 6:00 PM Admission free. Please call 01732 455435 to register if you'd like to attend.

Be Our Guest Bullfrog Productions Take your seat for Bullfrog Productions’ Musical Theatre spectacular "Be Our Guest" that embraces a glorious aeon of best-loved songs from the most successful West End shows and celebrates the enchanting melodies of some of our best songwriters in one spectacular show. Including: We Will Rock You, Beauty & the Beast, Rent, Annie, Les Mis, Grease, Oklahoma, West Side Story, Footloose & many more. o al B x O iv Suitable for all the family. 90 minute show. t s c e

e www.bullfrogproductions.co.uk F 0 STAG Theatre 6:30 PM 5 1 7 73 1 £12.00, concessions £10.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450

Paul Malsom at The Woodman - 7.30pm. For full details see page 10

Twelfth Night - 7.30pm. For full details see page 28

Second Wind Summer Concert Second Wind Concert Band The Band invites you to join them for a concert of light music from musicals, ﬁlm and Broadway, jazz and pop, marches l Box va O ti s to light classical. Complimentary light refreshments will c e

e be served after the concert.www.secondwind.org.uk F 0 5 Ship Theatre 7:30 PM 1 7 73 1 £7.00, concessions £6.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450

The Coull String Quartet Great Comp Music Festival Proof of the Coull's enduring popularity with the Festival audience is that this year will mark their 40th appearance. Their very attractive programme will be Mendelssohn's ﬁrst quartet, Ravel's only string quartet and, to ﬁnish, many people's favourite Beethoven quartet, the third 'Rasumovsky'. www.greatcompmusic.org Great Comp 8:00 PM £25.00. Tickets available from The Bookings Secretary 01732 453240 info@greatcompmusic

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‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22 Sevenoaks Beer Festival - 12 noon. For full details see page 32 Central Sevenoaks Walk Sevenoaks Society Guided Walk led by Jonathan Fenner, Blue Badge Guide Starting from outside the Chequers, the walk will visit all the main buildings of architectural and historical interest in the High Street and London Road, l Box va O ending at the Royal Oak. Duration 90 minutes to two hours ti s c e

e www.sevenoakssociety.org.uk F 0 5 Meet in front of The Chequers 2:00 PM 1 7 73 1 £8.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Oﬃce at STAG 2 450 Twelfth Night - 2.30pm. For full details see page 28 Music at the Vine - 3pm. For full details see page 12 About our Major Sponsors www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk The Town Council has been a sponsor for many years and the Principal Sponsor since 2004, continuing as such for 2014 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 via its involvement in the Sevenoaks Town Partnership www.sevenoakspartnership.org

www.unitedhouse.net A long-time supporter of the arts in Sevenoaks, becoming a Gold Patron in 2005 and a major sponsor in 2007, United House is a leading, Kent-based, housing specialist oﬀering innovative solutions across London and the south as a developer, contractor and investor. Founded in 1964, the company has achieved impressive growth, reﬂecting its outstanding track record for delivering an unrivalled combination of social housing new build, refurbishment, urban regeneration, Public Private Partnerships and private residential schemes, investing in the communities where it works. United House Developments, the Group's niche development arm, focuses on private residential opportunities, mainly in central London. Award- winning design and meticulous attention to detail has seen the company win a host of top awards including ‘Housing Project of the Year’ at the 2013 Sunday Times British Homes Awards.

www.sevenoakschronicle.co.uk Sponsors since 2001 and Principal Media Partner since 2004, The Chronicle is the number one news service for Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Now 133 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. As well as publishing a weekly newspaper every Thursday we now provide round-the- clock seven-day-a-week coverage on our dedicated website. If you have a story that needs telling or an event you want covering, call the news desk on 01732 562921 or email [email protected]

36 www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk Sunday 6 July Festival Finale Concert Sir Willard White accompanied by pianist Eugene Asti