TICKETED EVENTS
13
Nov
Panel Talk - Do I have to sell my soul to sell my work?
An open discussion with an industry panel including Sally Lampitt (Applause), Barra Collins (Las Theatre), Millie Brierley (Marlowe Theatre) and Mandy Hare (Creek Creative); a chance to explore the challenges facing creatives today, share your views and get great up-to-the-minute advice.
13
Nov
Making More Waves
Scratch Night
3 early-stage performances are shared with the audience and a group of industry professionals. You are invited to respond to the works and hear the views of the panel which includes Lara Clifton (Screaming Alley), Jan Ryan (ARK director) and Applause Rural Touring.
14
Nov
Troubled
1993 - Belfast is burning so Mum won’t let Alice go to Funderland. ‘How about Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves and Chinese chicken balls instead?’ 2023 - Alice falls for Tim, but can she escape the legacy of a childhood shaped by conflict or is this the moment everything unravels? As with Suzy Crothers’ other work, Troubled is accessible and entertaining. It fuses movement, music and storytelling, as it explores the clash between lived experiences, illusion and delusion.
15
Nov
Plebbing Up
A spoken-word theatre experiment celebrating female friendship, working-class resilience, and the lost voices of East London. Blending spoken word, storytelling, and rhythm, Plebbing Up gives voice to the women who built London but rarely get to speak for it. Through humour, honesty, and poetry, the story captures what it means to rise up, move out, and still long for home. It’s about the emotional cost of climbing when your roots run deep.
15
Nov
The Trans Lady Sings
Two years ago, a Performance Poet, self-confessed outsider in gender and 50+ late starter in opera, challenged herself to overcome a childhood inability to sing. Alice d’Lumiere now reveals if she’s able to hold a note. Contralto? Baritone? No Limits! Combining prose, verse, comedy and a dash of gender-fluid performance art, with original music and possibly some foolhardy attempts at the classical repertoire…
22
Nov
Anna Phoebe - Divergence Tour with support from Helen Ganya
Anna Phoebe is a genre-defying contemporary writer & performer, an award winning film composer, a record producer and national broadcaster. Known for her visceral violin-led soundscapes, which are heavily influenced by the national world, Anna translates emotion into cinematic sonic experiences. Last year, Anna sold out her first UK solo tour, performed for BBC Radio 3 with Jools Holland and gave a standout hybrid DJ and live collaboration with DJ Mary Anne Hobbs at the BBC 6 Music Festival. With support from Helen Ganya
7
Dec
Jardin de Danse
A glamorous evening of mixed-rhythm social dance; Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Argentine Tango… Back by popular demand, Jardin De Danse returns, this time to the historic and architectural marvel The Ark in Margate, which boasts a large, smooth parquet dance floor. An evening of promise - to bring social dancers, movers and shakers together in joyous movement, sociable moments, rapturous music and captivating dance performance. Short, inclusive dance-step tuition and DJs immerse guests in glorious rhythm. Refreshments abound, available to purchase at the cafe, including the imperative tea & cake as well as savoury options. No need to bring a dance partner, come with friends, come to make friends… Everyone welcome, pay what you feel. Dress to impress - a rainbow of glamour, from vintage to now.
13
Dec
Billy Twirling Through Time
This festive performance inspired by the seminal film Billy Elliot, spins, pirouettes, and lip syncs its way through a nostalgic and vibrant exploration of the enduring bonds that make us move. Tom Marshman and Ryan O'Shea bring humour and heartfelt reflection to the stage, reimagining iconic moments from the film while exploring the challenges of ageing in dance. Be prepared for cheap wigs, even cheaper costumes, and a rich tapestry of life experiences. Join us for a celebration of dance, queer friendships, and identity. Presented by Beacons, Icons and Dykons.
20-23
Dec
Jingle Bell Rocks!
Crank up the Christmas spirit this December with Jingle Bell Rocks! A fun-filled, punk-spirited hour of live music, laughter and togetherness for families of all ages. Expect raucous renditions of beloved Christmas classics, rebellious original bangers, and plenty of glitter-dusted chaos along the way. Celebrate the season the loud, loving, rock n’ roll way - with guitars, giggles and good cheer! Created and performed by Margate’s very own Brigitte Aphrodite, QuietBoy and Liv Morris.
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