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The
                            Festival Theatre
                                  at        HEVER CASTLE
                                         4 May to 30 August 2019

Speakers Family Shows Plays Comedy Films Musical Entertainment
                  Jazz Blues Opera Classical
      BOX OFFICE: 01732 866114    www.heverfestival.co.uk
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Just 1 mile from the Theatre and Castle & Gardens entrance

 01732 700 700     heverhotel.co.uk   sales@heverhotel.co.uk
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Welcome to Hever Festival Theatre 2019

              ‘Excellent theatre in beautiful surroundings’. Audience Member 2018

Superb speakers, great comedians, stars from the West End and the worlds of classical and jazz
music, family shows, films and musical entertainment. Hever Festival Theatre promises a truly
exciting 2019.

We are very proud that the home of our Festival is Hever Castle, one of the country’s best-loved
historic tourist attractions. The Tudor castle, childhood home of Anne Boleyn stands in magnificent
gardens and boasts a beautiful lake. What better surroundings in which to enjoy a pre-event picnic.
Following the success of last year, our 35th, we have extended our programme and are able to
offer an even more exciting range of events.

We are delighted to be working in partnership with our great friends, Tunbridge Wells Puppetry
Festival and with Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival who are hosting three spectacular
concerts in May. Charles Court Opera, the champions of the current reinvigoration of Gilbert and
Sullivan, are also joining us for the first time. It feels good to be part of a bigger team.

Very excitingly this year, we are offering reduced ticket price entry to Hever Castle Gardens
alongside our theatre tickets so do make a day of it and before the Festival event starts, take the
opportunity of exploring even more of this stunning estate.

It’s going to be an electrifying year and we very much look forward to welcoming you to the
theatre in 2019.
                       Some feedback from our lovely 2018 audience
          ‘Why go to London in the summer, when you can come to the Festival Theatre
                                    at beautiful Hever Castle?’
                  ‘Each year we look forward to the HFT – Have Fun Theatre!’
                                   ‘Absolute Heaven @ Hever.’
                  ‘Summer means Hever – picnic, theatre, entertainment, fun.’
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SPEAKERS
 Jeremy Vine What the Hell is Going On?
Jeremy Vine is one of the UK's most successful
broadcasters. In more than thirty years at the BBC, he's
presented Newsnight, Panorama, Crimewatch,
Eggheads and Points of View — as well as his daily
Jeremy Vine Show on BBC Radio 2, the UK's most
listened-to radio news programme. He's been shot at in
Croatia and had chewing gum placed on his chair in
Zimbabwe (by one of Robert Mugabe's supporters). But
increasingly he finds himself asking "What the hell is
going on?" as information and misinformation get mixed
together and the sheer volume of news that gets thrown
at us all is mind-blowing.
Get ready to laugh and cry as Jeremy tries to make sense of a world that increasingly              Sat 24 Aug 8pm
makes no sense at all - where, as he puts it, ‘My listeners have better stories than I do.’   Reserved covered seating £25
                                                                                                          90mins with Q&A
 Anna of Kleve - Alison Weir
Anna of Kleve, the 4th of Henry VIII’s queens.
She is a German princess. A king has fallen in love
with her portrait. She has none of the
accomplishments he admires in women – and she
lives with a guilty secret.

Alison Weir reveals a charming, spirited woman loved
by all who knew her – and even, ultimately, by the King
who rejected her.

  Mon 19 Aug 8pm
  Reserved covered seating £18
  90mins with Q&A

 The Gravetye Manor Garden Tom Coward
In the early 20th century William Robinson was a
household name and one of the leading voices in
horticulture. With his numerous books, the
charismatic Irishman changed the way we think
about gardening and laid the foundations for much
of modern horticulture. Sadly he is little known
today, but his garden at Gravetye Manor remains
a testimony to his genius. In this talk, head
gardener Tom Coward will discuss the legacy of
this fascinating man and the challenges involved
in developing his historic garden.
  Wed 28 Aug 8pm
  Reserved covered seating £18
  90mins with Q&A
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FAMILY
Pre-book your theatre and discounted Hever Castle gardens package tickets to make a full day of your visit.
                Full details at www.heverfestival.co.uk or call the box office 01732 866114.
        Otherwise gates open 30 minutes before the performance. Castle gardens close at 6pm.

                                         Horrible Histories: Brand New Barmy Britain
                                                   We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is
                                                   everyone is dead!

                                                   So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on
                                                   stage with a brand-new West End show that has never toured
                                                   before - featuring all new scenes!

                                                   Would you be shaken or stirred by Richard III? Mount a mutiny
                                                   against King Henry VIII! See Mary Tudor knock the spots off Mary
                                                   Queen of Scots! Will Queen Elizabeth I endure her terrible teeth?
                                                   Would you be hanged by King James I for being a witch? Peep
                                                   into the world of Samuel Pepys and help Georgian detectives find
                                                   the headless man! Take a trip into the night with the night soil
                                                   men and discover how to survive the first ever train ride!

                                                   It's the history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!

                                                   This show appeared at the Apollo Theatre in the West End as
                                                   'Barmy Britain - Part Four' summer 2018
                                                     Sat 4 May 8pm
                                                     Reserved covered seating £16.50
                                                     70 mins

                                                                  Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves!
                                        Young Ali Baba stumbles across an enchanted cave when he overhears
                                        the magic words that open it, ‘Open Sesame!’. Inside the cave he finds
                                        untold amounts of gold and jewels and takes some of it home to show his
                                        wife. But what will he do when she chides him for stealing? Can he keep
                                        the secret from his jealous brother? And when the Robber King comes
                                        looking for the missing treasure supported by an army of 40 angry thieves
                                        – will he and his family survive?

                                        Adapted from the Arabian Nights, this show is packed with cliff-hangers,
                                        larger-than-life characters, and laughs galore. There’s lots to join in with –
                                        and the most magical cave you’ve ever seen.

                                          Tues 28 May 2:30pm
                                          Reserved covered seating £15.50
                                          100 mins with interval
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FAMILY
Elmer the Elephant Show                                                  Based on the classic David McKee children’s
                                                                         books, Elmer is a celebration of individuality and
                                                                         the power of laughter.
                                                                         Featuring a menagerie of 21 loveable puppets,
         Alice in Wonderland                                             Elmer tells the tale of an elephant that stands
                                                                         out, both with his patchwork-coloured skin and
                                                                         his sense of humour but ultimately realizing that
                                                                         his friends have always valued his unique
                                                                         characteristics.

                                                                           Thurs 25 July 2.30pm
                                                                           Reserved covered seating £15.50
                                                                           45 mins
                                                                           Presented in association with
                                                                           Tunbridge Wells Puppetry Festival

Alice in Wonderland
Imagination runs wild and logic is abandoned in Immersion
Theatre’s fantastical, larger-than-life musical brimming with
nonsensical fun and excitement for the entire family.

Follow Alice and the White Rabbit as they set off on a colourful,
topsy-turvy adventure and meet a host of outlandish characters.

 Thurs 1 Aug 2.30pm
 £15.50
 110 mins with interval

                                             Wimpy Kid Show
                                             A must for all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans and great family entertainment. Host
                                             Alastair Watson brings the books to life with fun activities including The Wimpy
                                             Kid Draw-Along and The Wimp Wars! Quiz. The event also includes exclusive
                                             clips of author Jeff Kinney talking about the books and showing how he draws
                                             the characters.

                                              Wed 7 Aug 2.30pm
                                               £12.50
                                              (incl drawing materials)
                                              60 mins
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Tales from Adriamus with Anthony Browne
Join the Adriamus Ensemble for some musical games and storytelling.
See how their music adds to Anthony Browne’s ‘Willy the Wimp’ stories.
Meet Anthony himself and play some drawing games with him.
Come ready to join in with this hour of musical fun.
 Wed 21 Aug 2.30pm
 £12.50
 60mins

 Fizzlebert Stump: The Boy That Ran Away
    From The Circus (and joined the library)

                                                       Join Beautiful Creatures Theatre for a high-flying, tightrope-walking,
                                                       slightly hypnotising adventure. A brand new, hilarious adaptation of
                                                       AF Harrold’s much-loved book for children featuring puppetry, magic
                                                       and a lion with false teeth!

                                                       Presented with the kind permission of A.F. Harrold & Bloomsbury Publishing
                                                       and supported by South Street Arts Centre and Arts Council England.

                                                          Wed 28 Aug 2.30pm
                                                          £12.50
                                                          60mins

           Literary Events
          New for 2019
     Look out for our inspiring
           programme
       and join us indoors,
      at Hever this Autumn.
            The
        Festival Theatre
                        at HEVER CASTLE
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PLAYS
Jeeves and Wooster: Perfect Nonsense
David and Robert Goodall
Dir. Jessica-Ann Jenner

The nonsensical Bertie Wooster is starring in his one-man show but has
overlooked how to present so many characters on stage at once. Luckily
Jeeves is on hand to save the day, aided by an enthusiastic maid with a
penchant for impersonation. Fast-paced, slightly anarchic and seriously
funny - a spiffing start to Summer at Hever.
 Fri 31 May 2pm & 8pm
 Sat 1 June 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £18

                                                                 Round and Round the Garden
                                                                 Alan Ayckbourn
                                          Dir. Pauline Armour

                                          Ayckbourn’s hilarious comedy takes place over a weekend when the
                                          lecherous Norman is simultaneously attempting to seduce his sister-in-law
                                          Annie, charm his brother’s wife Sarah and still keep his own wife Ruth,
                                          happy. He leaves a trail of havoc culminating in an orgiastic frenzy on the
                                          lawn. Wildly comic and deeply poignant – Ayckbourn at his brilliant best.

                                            Fri 16 Aug 2pm & 8pm
                                            Sat 17 Aug 8pm
                                            Reserved covered seating £18

                                                                             Following our matinee
                                                                              play performances do
                                                                            join us for Afternoon Tea
                                                                             in the Guthrie Pavilion
                                                                                    for £11.95
                                                                              when purchased with
                                                                            your theatre ticket online
                                                                                   or by phone.
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COMEDY
                                                                             Lost Voice Guy Live!
                                                                         Supported by Jonny Awsum
                                              Winner of Britain’s Got Talent 2018, BBC New Comedy Award
                                              winner, Royal Variety Performance 2018 performer and writer of BBC
                                              Radio 4’s comedy series, Ability, Lee Ridley (aka Lost Voice Guy),
                                              may not be able to talk but he definitely has something to say and
                                              his comedy will leave you speechless.
                                              'Consistently hilarious’ ★★★★★ Broadway Baby
                                              'Laugh-out loud funny’ ★★★★★ Independent

                                                                               BGT Semi-Finalist - a comedic
                                                                               whirlwind that has a special feel-
                                                                               good brand of musical comedy.

                                                                               He is the gag slinging guitar hero.
                                                                               ‘guaranteed to lift your spirits’
                                                                               ★★★★★ The Mirror.

               Wed 24 July 8pm
              Reserved covered seating £20
                      110mins with interval

                                                                                     Zoe Lyons Live!
                                                                      Supported by Lauren Pattison
   Sat 10 Aug 8pm
Reserved covered seating £20                                                   Zoe’s trademark high energy and
        110mins with interval                                                  brilliantly observed routines have
                                                                               won her the Comedian’s
                                                                               Comedian Award and Chortle
                                                                               Best Club Comic. As seen on the
                                                                               BBC in: Mock The Week, Live At
                                                                               The Apollo, Room 101 and winner
                                                                               of Celebrity Mastermind.

                                                                               ‘Lyons has what it takes to delight
                                                                               any crowd’
                                                                               The Guardian
                                                                               ‘Confident and razor sharp’
                                                                               Observer Magazine

                                 Catch Lauren before she’s huge! Two sold-out seasons at Edinburgh Fringe and
                                 appearances at the Comedy Store, Where’s the F in the News? and Nasty Women
                                 (BBC Radio 4).
                                 ★★★★ ‘A spiky, deliciously bawdy and
                                 remarkably assured hour.’ The Telegraph
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FILMS
        The Shape of Water
         From master story teller, Guillermo del Toro, comes 'The Shape Of Water' -
         an other-worldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America
         circa 1963.
           Wed 21 Aug 8pm
           Reserved covered seating £14

          Swimming With Men
         A man (Rob Brydon) who is suffering
         a mid-life crisis finds new meaning in
         his life as part of an all-male, middle-
         aged, amateur synchronized
         swimming team.

            Thurs 22 Aug 8pm
            Reserved covered seating £14

        Oceans 8
        The tide has turned and it's a whole
        new ‘Ocean's’ when eight women
        plan and execute a heist in New
        York.

         Mon 26 Aug 8pm
         Reserved covered seating £14

                  Mamma Mia!
             Here We Go Again
         Ten years after 'Mamma Mia!' you
         are invited to return to the magical
         Greek island of Kalokairi in an all-
         new original musical based on the
         songs of ABBA.

            Thurs 29 Aug 8pm
            Reserved covered seating £14
MUSIC
                                                    Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival
  Rye International Jazz and Blues Festival proudly present three unique, intimate, world-class
                            concerts at the Hever Festival Theatre.

                                                                               Courtney Pine Presents
                                                                           Black Notes From The Deep
                                                            Multi-instrumentalist Courtney Pine CBE is a British-born Jazz
                                                            giant. In the 80’s he was one of the first black British jazz artists
                                                            to make a serious mark on the jazz scene. ‘Black Notes from
                                                            the Deep’ features special guest singer UK soul star Omar.

                                                            ‘A wonderful collaboration between two of the UK’s finest
                                                            artist’s’ JAZZ FM
                                                            Sat 25 May 8pm
                                                            Reserved covered seating £45
                                                            Grass Area £35

                                                                  Miloš Karadaglić
Firmly positioned as a leading exponent of his instrument, ‘The hottest
guitarist in the world’ Sunday Times, Miloš Karadaglić, continues to top
record charts and delight audiences worldwide.
Miloš has created a special programme for this concert and will be
performing with a five piece string ensemble.

‘Classical music’s guitar hero’ BBC Music Magazine

                                        Sun 26 May 8pm
                                      Reserved covered seating £45
                                                   Grass Area £35

Mica Paris                            Mica will be performing this unique celebration to Ella Fitzgerald with her immensely
                                      talented jazz musicians and you can expect to hear many of Ella’s wonderful songs
                                      such as Imagine My Frustration and Ev’ry Time We Say Goodbye, Summer Time
                                      and classics from the American songbook.

                                      Mon 27 May 8pm
                                      Reserved covered seating £45
                                      Grass Area £35
MUSIC
 Streisand The Music The Lady The Legend
The iconic sound of this legend in music and film
is brought to life in a brand-new, sublime
performance of some of the most beautifully
crafted songs ever written including: Send In The
Clowns, Don’t Rain on my Parade, Woman In
Love, Evergreen, Tell Him and The Way We Were.

‘I was totally mesmerized, beautiful, best show I
have ever seen…will stay with me forever.’
Audience member 2018
 Sun 2 June 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £27

Grapevine Soul
Grapevine Soul is the ultimate Soul and Motown
entertainment show.
Outstanding vocals, dynamic choreography, beautiful
harmonies and dazzling costumes combine in this feel-
good hit show.
Featuring hits from The Temptations, The Four Tops, The
Supremes, Martha Reeves and the Vandellas, Lionel
Richie, Tina Turner and Mary Wells.

The very best of Soul and Motown – here at Hever!
 Sun 16 June 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £30 G
 Grass Ticket £20

 Michael - Starring Ben
A jaw-dropping, magical tribute to the King of Pop.
This award-winning production features an
incredible live band, stunning costumes, iconic
dance routines and of course, the inimitable Ben
performing the hits of Michael Jackson and The
Jackson 5 including: Thriller, Beat It, Billie Jean
and Man in the Mirror.

Take a journey back in time as we remember the
man, the music, the magic, Michael.

 Fri 26 July 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £30
 Grass Ticket £20
BOX OFFICE: 01732 866114
                                                                   www.heverfestival.co.uk
                                                                                Lee Mead - My Story
                                                                       A Dream That Became A Reality
                                                      Selected from thousands, Lee Mead was thrust into the spotlight in
                                                      2007 to play the iconic role of ‘Joseph’ in the West End production.
                                                      A career of incredible achievements from the West End to Holby
                                                      City, Lee will talk intimately about the magic moments, the highs
                                                      and the lows and of course, will be singing, with grand piano
                                                      accompaniment, our favourite songs.

                                                        Sat 27 July 8pm
                                                        Reserved covered seating £30
                                                        Grass Ticket £20

      We are very excited to be welcoming for the first time, Charles Court Opera, one of the
                leading and most versatile chamber opera companies in the UK.

                                                               HMS Pinafore Gilbert and Sullivan
This production boasts 8 first class singers and small orchestra, in
the original, colourful and tongue-in-cheek setting of a yellow
submarine. Something of a homage to the high energy of MGM
musicals, this production captures the heart and humour of this
comic masterpiece.

‘Wickedly funny’ The Guardian
‘Superb’ Evening Standard

 Sun 28 July 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £24

                                                                        Ruddigore Gilbert and Sullivan
                                                               To avoid inheriting the family curse, the baronet of
                                                               Ruddigore has to commit a daily crime or else die an
                                                               agonising death. A spooky spoof on melodrama, with mad
                                                               damsels, moustachioed villains and a gallery of deceased
                                                               ancestors is given a spark of electricity and plenty of punch
                                                               in this Hammer-Horror inspired production.

                                                               ‘…the performances are simply brilliant…full of nuance
                                                               and humour’ Evening Standard
 Thurs 8 Aug 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £24
MUSIC
Barber of Seville Rossini
La traviata Verdi
We are delighted to welcome back Opera Brava
with a new production of Verdi’s La traviata and
by popular demand, Rossini’s Barber of Seville.
A chance to experience two greatly-loved
operas sung in English by the 5★ opera
company of professional singers (several from
ENO and ROH) plus orchestra.

 Barber of Seville Rossini
 Fri 2 Aug 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £30                 Opera Brava celebrating 30 years of world-class singing.

                                                                  ‘The joy of a real orchestra and superb singing in
                                                                  such fine surrounds can’t be beaten.’

                                                                  ‘High quality production, well staged, excellent.’
                                                                  Audience members 2018

                                                                    La traviata Verdi
                                                                    Sat 3 Aug 8pm
                                                                    Reserved covered seating £30

The WestEnders
sing the World's Greatest Musicals
                                                   An outstanding concert-style performance showcasing the talents
                                                   of six exceptional performers who have appeared in the most
                                                   prestigious West End musical shows of the last decade, including:
                                                   Beauty and The Beast, Les Miserables, Miss Saigon, Jesus Christ
                                                   Superstar and Oliver!

                                                   Delivered with style and panache under the musical direction of
                                                   Jae Alexander, current MD of 42nd Street, and accompanied on
                                                   stage by their fantastic band, The WestEnders perform a selection
                                                   of your favourite songs from the World’s Greatest Musicals.

                                                     Sun 4 Aug 8pm
                                                     Reserved covered seating £28
BOX OFFICE: 01732 866114
                                                                  www.heverfestival.co.uk
                                                                   The Simon and Garfunkel Story
                                                     50th Anniversary Tour
                                                     Direct from a week-long run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville
                                                     Theatre, a sold-out worldwide tour and standing ovations at every
                                                     performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back at Hever! Using
                                                     projection photos and original film footage, this 50th anniversary
                                                     celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits
                                                     including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, and
                                                     Homeward Bound.
                                                     ‘Fantastic!’ Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2
                                                     ‘Authentic and Exciting’ The Stage
                                                       Fri 9 Aug 8pm
                                                       Reserved covered seating £28
                                                       Grass Ticket £20
 The Ronnie Scott’s All Stars

The Ronnie Scott’s Story: 60th Anniversary Concert
Hosted and performed by the award-winning Ronnie Scott’s All Stars, led by the         Sun 11 Aug 8pm
Club’s Musical Director, this very special evening celebrates the 60th Anniversary     Reserved covered seating £30
of the Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club.                                                       Grass Ticket £20
Featuring music from the jazz greats who have performed at Ronnie Scott’s,
alongside tales of old Soho, miscreant musicians and police raids, this is a glimpse
into the incredible history of this unique club.
‘Full-on brilliance’ The Guardian

                                                                     Brandenburg Sinfonia presents
                                                                                The Four Seasons
                                                                       Hever favourites, the Brandenburg Sinfonia will
                                                                       present an elegant contrast to their annual Proms
                                                                       concert performing a programme that will
                                                                       conclude with possibly the most popular piece of
                                                                       Classical Music – Vivaldi The Four Seasons.
                                                                       Direct from acclaimed performances at St Martin-
                                                                       in-the-Fields the programme also includes:
                                                                       Albinoni Adagio, Bach Brandenburg Concert no3
                                                                       and Sheep may Safely Graze.

                                                                       Wed 14 Aug 8pm
                                                                       Reserved covered seating £26
MUSIC
 The Jive Aces
Renowned worldwide for their high-energy,
spectacular showmanship, their viral video ‘Bring
Me Sunshine’ and for being the first live band to
reach the final rounds of Britain’s Got Talent, The
Jive Aces have firmly established themselves as
the UK’s No.1 Jive & Swing band.

‘A heart-stopping, floor-filling, blaster of a set…
Rousing and entertaining stuff.’ Daily Telegraph

 Sun 18 Aug 8pm
 Reserved covered seating £25

                                                                    WHITNEY Queen of the Night
                                                      This award-winning production featuring a breath-taking
                                                      powerhouse performance in the spirit of Whitney is a stunning
                                                      celebration of the music and life of the great singer. A magical
                                                      rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits from I
                                                      Wanna Dance With Somebody to I will Always Love You.

                                                      ‘Spellbinding, a flawless performance which captured the hearts
                                                      of the sold-out His Majesty’s Theatre’ Aberdeen

                                                       Fri 23 Aug 8pm
                                                       Reserved covered seating £30

                                                       Pomp and Circumstance
                                                       Hever's own ‘Last Night of the Proms’
                                                                        By popular demand Brandenburg Sinfonia,
                                                                        with conductor and raconteur Bob Porter
                                                                        return to present their own ‘Last Night of the
                                                                        Proms’ with a delightful programme including
                                                                        Faure’s Pavanne and items from Sleeping
                                                                        Beauty and Carmen alongside the traditional
                                                                        Proms fare.

                                                                        Join us for a fun-filled evening of entertainment.
                                                                        (Don’t forget your Union Jack.)

                                                                          Sun 25 Aug 8pm
                                                                          Reserved covered seating £30
BOX OFFICE: 01732 866114
                          www.heverfestival.co.uk
                                                   One Night of Elvis
                                 There are Elvis tributes… and then there’s
                                 Lee Memphis King.

                                 Resplendent in authentic costumes, with
                                 stunning vocals and orchestra this most
                                 successful Elvis Presley tribute-artist recreates
                                 the essence of ‘The King’. Be prepared to be
                                 taken back in time to celebrate the iconic ‘Vegas
                                 Years’ ’69-’77.

                                 ‘Lee Memphis King is certainly among the
                                 premier league...’
                                 The Stage

                                 ‘When I closed my eyes, I could feel Elvis.’
                                 Joe Esposito, lifelong friend of Elvis Presley

                                                Fri 30 Aug 8pm
                                                Reserved covered seating £30

HEVER FESTIVAL THEATRE SUPPORTERS

             11 to 13 Oct 2019
VENUE INFORMATION
     The Festival Theatre at Hever Castle, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 7NG
OUR VENUE The Festival Theatre is an open-air venue set in a magical location in the award winning gardens of Hever
Castle. The stage is fully covered and the seating is tiered with the vast majority of seats under seating canopies. If the
sun doesn’t shine our audiences can still enjoy the spectacular setting with protection from the weather.

ACCESS Disabled parking is available closer to the theatre entrance, the route to the auditorium is mainly paved,
without steps. Assistance Dogs are permitted into the theatre auditorium. For individual requirements please contact
the Box Office and we will be happy to help.

PARKING There is free parking available for cars and coaches near the theatre. Gates open at 6.30pm. Please do not
arrive before this time as entry will not be permitted.

Dining at Hever
PRE-THEATRE SUPPERS are available before all our evening performances in the Guthrie Pavilion Restaurant. Sittings
are from 6pm (except for the play matinee days when sittings are from 6.30pm), last entry for all sittings is one hour
before the performance starts. Guests are invited to arrive whenever suits within this time. Please reserve your table in
advance when purchasing your theatre tickets either via our website or via the box office on 01732 866114.

AFTERNOON TEAS are served in the Guthrie Pavilion following the matinee play performances and must be booked
in advance when purchasing your theatre tickets.

THE HEVER PIZZA VAN will be on the Two Sisters lawn offering a selection of freshly cooked pizzas on film nights
only. If you would like to pre-order please contact the Theatre Box Office.

ACCOMMODATION There is luxury B&B offered in the Astor Wing of Hever Castle. For more information visit
www.hevercastle.co.uk or call The Astor Wing on 01732 861800.

HIRE OUR THEATRE
For performances, meetings, workshops, photoshoots, rehearsals and more...
Please contact boxoffice@heverfestival.co.uk for further details.
BOOKING INFORMATION
                                                                         boxoffice@heverfestival.co.uk
Gates open 30 minutes before afternoon performances and at 6.30pm for all evening performances
Please Note: All show running times are approximate

NEW FOR 2019 We are delighted to be offering discounted joint tickets to our festival events and Hever Castle
gardens. The joint ticket allows entry to the castle gardens during the castle opening hours on the day of the festival
performance only. The discounted price is only for pre-booked tickets purchased as part of the package which can
be bought online or through the box office. Please note joint tickets do not include entry to the Castle. Theatre tickets
can be bought upon arrival from the castle ticket huts if required.

SEATING INFORMATION Our allocated seating is covered with the exception of three rows at the back of the Centre
Tier. These uncovered seats are available for £1 less than the covered seating price. Grass Areas either side of the
stage are available for selected performances. Patrons can bring their own chairs or rugs. These areas are uncovered
and unreserved and the view may be restricted.

PLEASE NOTE: For those who know our auditorium, we have added a new row of seats (AA) at the front of the centre
tier. Just to confirm row C in the centre tier has not moved. It is in the same place at the front of the first raised level.

                                                                                                    Ticket Booking
ONLINE www.heverfestival-tickets.co.uk

BY PHONE 01732 866114 The Box Office is open 10am-2pm Monday to Friday.

IN PERSON From the theatre entrance Box Office only on performance days from 45 minutes before the start time.

BOOKING FEES There is a booking fee of 7% of the total order.

GROUP BOOKING There is a discount of 10% for groups booking 20 seats or more for a single performance. Group
tickets can only be booked by telephone through the Box Office. A reduced booking fee is available.

CHILDREN For family shows a child ticket is valid for children between the ages of 18 months and 15 years.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES All tickets are non-refundable. All tickets are sold subject to our Terms and Conditions
which can be viewed on our website.
DIARY
Horrible Histories: Brand New Barmy Britain   Family         The Simon and Garfunkel Story                  Music
                          Sat 4 May           8pm                                  Fri 9 Aug                8pm
Courtney Pine Black Notes From The Deep       Jazz           Zoe Lyons Live! Support Lauren Pattison        Comedy
                       Sat 25 May             8pm                                    Sat 10 Aug             8pm
Miloš Karadaglic                              Jazz           Ronnie Scott’s All Stars 60th Anniv’ Concert   Jazz
                        Sun 26 May            8pm                                      Sun 11 Aug           8pm
Mica Paris Sings Ella Fitzgerald              Soul           Brandenburg Sinfonia The Four Seasons          Classical
                         Mon 27 May           8pm                                   Wed 14 Aug              8pm
Ali Baba and the 40 Thieves!                  Family         Round & Round the Garden                       Play
                        Tues 28 May           2.30pm                              Fri 16 Aug                2pm & 8pm
                                                                                  Sat 17 Aug                8pm
Jeeves & Wooster: Perfect Nonsense            Play
                       Fri 31May              2pm & 8pm      The Jive Aces                                  Music
                       Sat 1 June             8pm                                     Sun 18 Aug            8pm
Streisand The Music The Lady The Legend       Music          Anna of Kleve - Alison Weir                    Speaker
                       Sun 2 June             8pm                                    Mon 19 Aug             8pm
Grapevine Soul                                Music          Tales from Adriamus with Anthony Browne        Family
                        Sun 16 June           8pm                                    Wed 21 Aug             2.30pm
Lost Voice Guy Live! Support Jonny Awsum      Comedy         The Shape of Water                             Film
                        Wed 24 July           8pm                                     Wed 21 Aug            8pm
Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show             Family         Swimming with Men                              Film
                       Thurs 25 July          8pm                                     Thurs 22 Aug          8pm
Michael starring Ben                          Music          Whitney Queen of the Night                     Music
                        Fri 26 July           8pm                                   Fri 23 Aug              8pm
Lee Mead My Story                             Music          Jeremy Vine What the Hell is Going On?         Speaker
                        Sat 27 July           8pm                                   Sat 24 Aug              8pm
HMS Pinafore                                  Comic Opera    Hever's own Last Night of the Proms            Classical
                        Sun 28 July           8pm                                    Sun 25 Aug             8pm
Alice in Wonderland                           Family         Oceans 8                                       Film
                        Thurs 1 Aug           2.30pm                                  Mon 26 Aug            8pm
Barber the Seville                            Opera          Fizzlebert Stump:
                        Fri 2 Aug             8pm            The Boy That Ran Away From The Circus          Family
                                                                                   Wed 28 Aug               2.30pm
La Traviata                                   Opera
                        Sat 3 Aug             8pm            The Gravetye Manor Garden Tom Coward           Speaker
                                                                                   Wed 28 Aug               8pm
The WestEnders The World’s Greatest Musicals Music
                     Sun 4 Aug               8pm             Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again                    Film
                                                                                 Thurs 29 Aug               8pm
Wimpy Kid Show                                Family
                        Wed 7 Aug             2.30pm         One Night of Elvis                             Music
                                                                                      Fri 30 Aug            8pm
Ruddigore                                     Comic Opera
                        Thurs 8 Aug            8pm
No performance is guaranteed. In the event of bad weather a decision to cancel a performance
 would not normally be made until the time the performance is due to start. The possibility of
             delaying the start or pausing a production will always be explored.
                      Open Air Theatre – Warm clothing is advised.
                   BOX OFFICE 01732 866114 (M-F 10am to 2pm) www.heverfestival.co.uk
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