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Film
Developed and produced by local filmmakers, Venus & The Sun is a
warped, witty reimagining of the world-famous Venus and Adonis myth. A Q&A with Writer Reuben Grove will follow the screening.
£5.00, Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
A double-feature of two great short films by local directors. HERO is the tale of a well-meaning man trying to find his place in the world, while DUST uses previously unseen NASA footage and actors' voices to tell the story of an astronaut marooned on the moon.
£4.00, Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
22-year old Joanna joins an order of Benedictine Nuns following an accident she may or may not have caused, only to find the other members of the order are just as troubled as those in the outside world.
£7.00 (£5.00), Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
The debut feature of director Debs Gardner-Paterson, described by The Metro as the "feel-good film of the year", tells the story of the 3000-mile journey of three children from Rwanda to Johannesburg in a bid to take part in the opening ceremony of the 2010 Football World Cup.
£7.00 (£5.00), Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
A free preview screening of a couple of the completed segments of the on-going production of the Tunbridge Wells Anthology, made by a collaboration between local professionals and first-time filmmakers.
Free Admission, Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
Theatre
Based on the Russian fairy-tale of a terrifying witch who eats children, The Rubber Souls Theatre Company has put its distinctive stamp on the tale.
£6.00 (£4.00), Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
Original play by Hilary Mackelden set in the small home of a family in Biblical Jerusalem at the time of Jesus's rise to prominence, and how his radical views turn their lives upside down.
£7.00 (£5.00), Tel: 01892 678678, E-Mail: info@trinitytheatre.net
Comedy
Scott Kingsnorth will be producing an original live sketch show. Scott stars alongside collaborators Lawrence Robinson and Jenny Waters.
Free entry. Contribution bucket
Comedy Night at The Sussex will feature emerging and established talent. The night is being headlined by Bob Slayer, whose anarchic act went down a storm at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Tickets £8 on the door
Spoken Word
Share your favourite pieces of literature, poetry or prose, and bring them to life through performance.
Telephone: 07591 641860 E-mail: liz@camdenroad.org
Flash Factor (spoken word) at The Trinity. Using the Flash Fiction model of rapid short story writing the Tunbridge Wells Writers’ Circle has organised an X Factor-style short story competition. £3 to take part (view the event details for more info). Free entry to spectators.
Free for audience, £3.00 for contestants. E-Mail: info@tunbridgewellswriterscircle.co.uk
Activities & Demonstrations
Children and big kids are invited to release their inner artists (think Jackson Pollock) on a giant canvas, in front of the Museum and Art Gallery. Free.
Free. tel: 01892 554171 for more information
The Art & Crafts Market is now taking place in the Corn Exchange, due to concerns about the weather forecast. This now provides the perfect opportunity to visit the pop up exhibitions at the venue as well as buy art and craft items from the people who have produced it.
The Pantiles Photowalk with Steve Collins. Capture the history and the people of The Pantiles. All levels of photographer welcome; just bring your camera.
Free to join in but places are limited, so please book by emailing:gaynor@electriclanternfestival.co.uk
The Art & Crafts Market is now taking place in the Corn Exchange, due to concerns about the weather forecast. This now provides the perfect opportunity to visit the pop up exhibitions at the venue as well as buy art and craft items from the people who have produced it.
Music
Long-term rivals Zigo and Likes Lions bring the summer to close in a fierce musical battle. With Lo and the Beholds, and Corey Fox Fardell.
Tickets £6 from the venue website or 0870 264 3333
The Forum says of this LA band, "You may not know them now but we will be putting them alongsideColdplay, Oasis, Mumford and Sons and Green Day in those monumental bands that played our little venue in years to come." The rock press are currently raving about this 'not to be missed' band.
Tickets £6 from the venue website or 0870 264 3333
The Towns have just signed a management deal with the company that looks after Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs and White Lies, to name a few. Supported by local band Stray Dogs, who will be releasing their EP on the night of the show.
Tickets £6 from the venue website or on 0870 264 3333
Art & Photography
Including projection and sound installations. Free entry. Local featured artists include: Erika Richmond and Theresa Paton.
A performance of Audio Art by Larence Prix, Peter Hoad and Kevin Tomkins. The Corn Exchange will open especially for this audio performance (with a visual element). Coinciding with the last night of Jazz on The Pantiles, this could provide [...]
Free entry
Photography showcase featuring work by MeejaHub photographers. MeejaHub (www.meejahub.co.uk) is a networking group for local media and creative professionals. The organisation, with a 400 membership including professional photographers, is also a sponsor and supporter of the Electric Lantern Festival.
Free entry