Upcoming Events

PART OF THE HEMSTED PARK WINTER FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

A collection of performances from world class musicians, spanning the genres of Jazz/Funk, Orchestral & Chamber music. This November Hemsted Park are delighted to present the The James Taylor Quartet, Britten Sinfonia, Trio Bohémo & Sheku Kanneh Mason accompanied by Harry Baker. 
Purchase tickets three events for an automatic 10% discount. Purchase tickets to all four events for a 20% discount. 
 

Trio Bohémo, hailed for their precision, dedication and outstanding talent.

From acclaimed debuts at venues like Wigmore Hall to winning top prizes at prestigious competitions, Trio Bohémo brings exceptional classical music to the stage

Programme

Dmitri Shostakovich: Piano Trio No. 1 in C Minor, op. 8
Franz Schubert: Notturno in E-flat Major
Bedřich Smetana: Piano Trio in G Minor, op. 15

Running Time 60 mins - No interval

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Change of Venue

Due to overwhelming demand and the number of attendees exceeding the capacity of the church, we have made the decision to move the event to the beautiful new Centenary Hall at Benenden School. While we are thrilled by the incredible interest, this change ensures everyone can enjoy the concert comfortably. The event will still take place from 7–8pm. 

Hemsted Park is once again delighted to invite you to attend any of the following free concerts which are part of the Benenden School calendar. The Benenden Chapel Choir is excited to bring their annual performance of ‘A Ceremony of Carols’ to the beautiful new Centenary Hall at Benenden School. Due to higher than expected demand, we’ve moved the event to ensure the numbers are comfortable. Benjamin Britten’s iconic sequence of carols for upper voices and harp is one of the best-known and most widely performed Christmas pieces and is certain to get everyone in the festive mood!

Doors will open at 6pm, with refreshments available at the bar.

FAULTY TOWERS THE DINING EXPERIENCE

THE INTERNATIONAL IMMERSIVE COMEDY SENSATION

TO PLAY AT HEMSTED PARK

Direct from London’s Theatreland via the legendary Sydney Opera House, Interactive Theatre International are proud to bring Faulty Towers The Dining Experience, to Hemsted Park, Cranbrook, on 12 & 13 December 2024.

The world-renowned immersive phenomenon is currently celebrating its twenty-seventh anniversary as the world’s most sought-after tribute to the BBC sitcom. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is an unmissable highly interactive comedy spectacular, where audiences enjoy a 3-course meal alongside 5-star comedy.

When the audience become diners in the ‘Faulty Towers’ restaurant, pretty much anything can happen – because 70% of the show is improvised. The fun starts as guests wait to be seated. It then hurtles along in a 2-hour tour de force of gags and shambolic service as Basil, Sybil and Manuel serve a ‘70s-style 3-course meal together with a good dollop of mayhem.
Expect the unexpected!

All tickets include an arrival drink, a 3-course dinner and a 2-hour interactive show.

MENU

ARRIVAL DRINK
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STARTER
Roasted Tomato Soup & Basil
Served with Bread Rolls and Butter
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MAIN

Coq au vin, purée de pommes de terre crémeuse
(Chicken braised with wine, lardons & mushrooms. Creamed Potato, Seasonal Root Roast)

or

Vegan Coq au Vin Creamed Potato, Seasonal Root Roast
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DESSERT
Christmas Crème Brûlée

or

Vegan Christmas Crème Brûlée

- ‘Immersive theatre at its startling best’ ★★★★★ Best of Theatre, London West End

- ‘Fantastic!’ ★★★★★ What’s on Stage

- ‘A two-hour eat, drink and laugh sensation’ ★★★★★ The Daily Telegraph

The cast for Hemsted Park will be TBC (Sybil), TBC (Basil) and TBC (Manuel).
* Performer biogs are on the About/Actors page at www.faultytowersdining.com 

Devised by Alison Pollard-Mansergh, Andrew Foreman and others, the show has been touring the UK and internationally since 2008, having appeared in 41 countries to date, and employing 56 actors per season. The show has toured to over 1000 venues, with approximately 400 shows per year on average across the UK, and has recently celebrated its tenth year in London, cementing its status as London’s longest running immersive experience.

Note
Faulty Towers The Dining Experience is a loving tribute to Fawlty Towers. Faulty Towers The Dining Experience uses scripts and a dining experience format devised by Imagination Workshop Pty Limited and is not endorsed in any way by John Cleese or Connie Booth.

Beyond the Barricade, the UK’s longest running Musical Theatre Concert Tour features past principal performers from Les Miserables and delivers over two hours of the best of Broadway and the West End, ending of course with a stunning finale from Les Mis. This brand new show will include many of the best numbers that have made Beyond the Barricade the most popular musical theatre concert in the country.

The concert features David Fawcett (Valjean) Andy Reiss (Enjolras & Resident Director for the National Tour of Les Miserables) Katie Leeming (Eponine) and Poppy Tierney (Cosette), together with a live band who capture the feel of the original orchestrations of the chosen musicals.

To this day every musical note is still played and sung live – very rare indeed. Beyond the Barricade gives musical theatre songs a bold concert format treatment – but with the conviction and intention to deliver the material as if the audience are watching the original performance.

Running Time: Approx. 2h20min (including interval).

Ho, Ho, Ho...it's the Scummy Mummies Christmas Show! Due to popular demand, comedians Helen Thorn and Ellie Gibson are bringing their special Christmas themed comedy show back to... the Benenden Theatre! Expect scummy carols, yuletide sketches, festive stand-up and very scummy Santa stories! Book your tickets now, before it sells out!

Guaranteed to make you feel normal about your parenting skills, or very smug about being child-free. Bring your mates, pop a panty liner in, and let’s party!

‘Highly recommended! 5 stars’ – One4Review
‘Very funny’ – The Guardian
‘Hilarious’ – Broadway Baby

Age Restriction: 16+

Running time: 2hrs, incl. interval

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Directed by Ray McVay

Take a step back into the 1940s with the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, led by the acclaimed veteran band leader and conductor Ray McVay, for the ultimate musical celebration of the legendary big band leader, Glenn Miller.

Following sold-out performances at the likes of the Barbican London, Glasgow Royal Concert Hall, and Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, the orchestra take to the road with a concert tour featuring all your favourite Miller hits.   From ‘In the Mood’, ‘Moonlight Serenade’, and ‘American Patrol’ - through to ‘Little Brown Jug’, ‘Tuxedo Junction’ and ‘Pennsylvania 6-5000’ … to name just a few.

The UK’s only official Glenn Miller tour features the exact line-up devised by Glenn, alongside the fabulous harmonies of the ‘Moonlight Serenaders’ vocal group, the sublime vocals of the orchestra’s two lead singers, as well the orchestra’s own swinging jazz band, ‘The Uptown Hall Gang’.

With their impeccable musicianship, infectious energy, and authentic vintage style, the Glenn Miller Orchestra are an experience not to be missed and remains THE way to hear Miller’s timeless music.

Running time approx 2hrs (2 x 50mins sets, plus interval).

CINEMA SCREENING: MACBETH: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo

David Tennant (Doctor Who, Broadchurch) and Cush Jumbo (The Good Wife, Criminal Record) lead a stellar cast in an ‘enthralling’ (★★★★★ Daily Telegraph) new production of Shakespeare’s MACBETH, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London, especially for the big screen. Unsettling intimacy and brutal action combine at breakneck speed as Max Webster (Life of Pi, Henry V) directs this tragic tale of love, murder, and nature’s power of renewal. With staging ‘full of wolfish imagination and alarming surprise’ (★★★★★ The Guardian), the immersive 5.1 cinema surround sound places the audience inside the minds of the Macbeths, asking are we ever really responsible for our actions?

Running Time: 1hr 50mins, no interval.

Entertainers presents

Thank You For The Music – The Ultimate Tribute To ABBA

Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank you for the Music!
This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. The hugely popular show, now in its 21st year, with a brand-new show for 2024 combines the unmistakable harmonies, colourful costumes, and dazzling performances by our all-star cast.

Join us for the party of the year, you can dance, you can jive, and have the time of your life as we bring you all the hits, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia, Knowing Me, Knowing You, Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, The Winner Takes It All and many many more!

Thank you for the Music! For without a song or a dance what are we! Touring the nation. Tickets on sale now!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.

Promoter reserves the right to alter the programme.

Running time: Approx. 2h30min (including interval).