WHAT’S ON: NOVEMBER

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■ eXhibition: young artist, age 13

Tue 29 October - Sun 10 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/gallery Open for viewing in accordance with Trinity’s opening hours.

■ russell Kane

Fri 01 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on A night of comedy with a big name stand up.

■ legend: the music of bob marley

Fri 01 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents LEGEND: The Music of Bob Marley.

■ the grey lady Jazz club

Fri 01 November Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp The Grey Lady Jazz Club takes place on the first Friday of each month.

■ John robins: hot shame

Fri 01 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy John Robins has a reputation for finding humour in our bleakest moments. Expect soul-bearing, self-lacerating, piping-hot shame!

■ super duper and the ya yas

Sat 02 November Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.

■ tw round table fireworKs

Sat 02 November Venue: Dunorlan Park event link: www.rtwrt.org The amazing, annual firework night in Tunbridge Wells. Running since 1957, it’s in its 62nd spectacular year and raises money for scores of local charities. Gates open 5.30, fireworks at 7.00pm.

■ tanKus the henge

Sat 02 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Tankus the Henge have built their reputation on unforgettable songwriting, spectacular live performances and relentless hard work, playing hundreds of shows across Europe and building a devoted fan base along the way.

Sat 02 November 2019 Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp A 5 piece band formed by a group of highly experienced musicians.

■ pantiles marKet

Sat 02 November - Sun 03 November Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first Spend a morning and early afternoon, come to The Pantiles every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.

■ orquestra de abacaXi worKshop

Sat 02 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net A new community orchestra exploring the many different musical styles of Brazil and South America, from samba to funk with a full percussion section adding some Brazilian flavour to the mix! A series of workshops, rather than regular rehearsals.

■ no man’s land

Sat 02 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre A chance meeting between two elderly writers in a North London pub leads to an alcohol fueled night of reminiscences and verbal sparring.

■ puppet club

Sat 02 November Venue: Age uK, Wood Street, Camden Road event link: www.twpuppetryfestival.org/puppet-club-puppets-and-pastries Six friendly sessions of chat and creativity. Create a puppet character of your own design in a relaxed atmosphere using simple and easy techniques with Russell Dean, artistic director of Strangeface Theatre. Tea and pastries available, pay what you can, donations welcomed.

■ rtwso: amy harman (bassoon)

Sun 03 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.rtwso.org/concerts The November concert includes a concerto for bassoon, an instrument rarely featured as a solo instrument. Weber’s virtuosic Bassoon Concerto dramatically exploits all of its capabilities. Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake Suite, Weber: Bassoon Concerto, Schumann: Symphony No 3 (Rhenish), Soloist: Amy Harman (Bassoon), Conductor: Barry Wordsworth

■ support local christmas fair

Sun 03 November Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face, whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.

■ paul dunton & guests

Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.paulduntonandguests.com/events Paul Dunton & Guests, a superb series of candlelit showcases of the local area’s finest soloists and acoustic bands. Four acts on the bill, an exceptional night of local music culture, songwriting and musicianship.

■ the three billy goats gruff

Sun 03 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/children Join the three billy goats as they cross the rickety bridge to greener pastures. Who will they meet along the way as they TRIP TRAP over the bridge? Catchy songs and dances to clap along to, interactive, family fun show!

■ downton abbey

Sun 03 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Continuing where the TV drama left off, featuring the original cast and a host of new characters, Downton Abbey hits the big screen!

■ KeVin bloody wilson: almost awesome

Mon 04 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Highly anticipated return with his brand-new Christmas album - on his global Almost Awesome Tour! With special guest Jenny Talia.

■ heaVy lungs

Mon 04 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Heavy Lungs.

■ royal ballet: concerto/enigma/raymonda

Tue 05 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance From The Royal Ballet’s classical origins in the works of Marius Petipa, to home grown choreographers putting British ballet on to the world stage, this mixed programme highlights the versatility of the Company.

■ himalayas

Wed 06 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Himalayas.

■ paul dunton & guests

Wed 06 November Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.paulduntonandguests.com/events Paul Dunton & Guests, a superb series of candlelit showcases of the local area’s finest soloists and acoustic bands. Four acts on the bill, an exceptional night of local music culture, songwriting and musicianship.

■ nt liVe: midsummer night’s dream

Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre A feuding fairy King and Queen of the forest cross paths with 4 runaway lovers and a troupe of actors trying to rehearse a play. As the dispute grows, the magical royal couple meddle with mortal lives leading to love triangles, mistaken identities and transformations...

■ one night of queen

Thu 07 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on One Night of Queen with Gary Mullen is a spectacular live concert, recreating the look, sound, pomp and showmanship of arguably the greatest rock band of all time.

■ Khwp: into the woods!

Thu 07 November Venue: Grosvenor & Hilbert Park event link: www.fogh.org.uk/events A Kent High Weald Partnership volunteer day.

■ i wanna be yours

Thu 07 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre People and playlists. Christmas and Eid. Travelcards and Megabuses. London to Leeds. Love is more than a game for two. A tender, funny, lyrical play about finding love and holding onto it.

■ the simon and garfunKel story

Fri 08 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Direct from London’s West End, a sold-out uK tour and standing ovations at every performance.

■ weeKend recoVery

Fri 08 November Venue: Sussex Arms event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Sussex Arms presents Weekend Recovery.

■ stereo mcs

Fri 08 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Born out of the mid 80’s Hip Hop scene and the DIY uK acid house/club scene, Stereo MCs return to what will be a sell out at the Forum.

■ fiesta latina

Fri 08 November Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp

■ griff rhys Jones

Fri 08 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy

Griff is back and once again all over the place touring the uK this autumn with his brand new full-length stand-up show.

■ Vittle & swig comedy night

Fri 08 November Venue: Vittle & Swing, Camden Road event link: www.facebook.com/vittleandswig Superb food, lovely surroundings, great comedy, the perfect recipe.

■ micK mepham

Sat 09 November Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/thebeaunash/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.

■ tunbridge wells collectors’ fair

Sat 09 November Venue: King Charles Church Hall Monthly Collectors’ Fair with a wide range of antiques and collectibles, including china, glass, brass, militaria, books, postcards, ephemera.

■ pentagon string ensemble

Sat 09 November 2019 Venue: King Charles the Martyr event link: www.ticketsource.co.uk/mkctw The Pentagon String Ensemble is a strings group of musicians who have played together for a number of years. Programme to include Beethoven String Trio in C Minor Op.9 No.3, and Martinu Three Madrigals for Violin and Viola.

■ graphic nature

Sat 09 November Venue: Sussex Arms event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Sussex Arms presents Graphic Nature.

■ biddle + aleX carroll + ryan weeKs band

Sat 09 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Biddle, Alex Carroll and Ryan Weeks Band.

■ the spirit of Jazz

Sat 09 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance Three exceptional bands - one exciting evening. A charity concert for Band Without Boundaries.

■ independent farmers marKet

Sat 09 November Venue: Market Square, rear of RVP, off Camden Road event link: www.facebook.com/TunbridgeWellsIFM Fresh produce, plants and hot food from local producers and suppliers at the Farmers Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.

■ puppet club

Sat 09 November Venue: Age uK, Wood Street, Camden Road

event link: www.twpuppetryfestival.org/puppet-club-puppets-and-pastries Six friendly sessions of chat and creativity. Create a puppet character of your own design in a relaxed atmosphere using simple and easy techniques with Russell Dean, artistic director of Strangeface Theatre. Tea and pastries available, pay what you can, donations welcomed.

■ rtwcs autumn concert: haydn

Sun 10 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.rtwcs.org.uk/future-concerts Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society, conducted by Robyn Sevastos, The Creation by Haydn, sung in English.

■ support local christmas fair

Sun 10 November Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.

■ rumpelstiltsKin and the snail of destiny

Sun 10 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/children The Miller’s daughter is in a pickle! If she doesn’t turn a roomful of straw into gold by morning, the greedy King will turn nasty. Should she accept the kind help of a dwarf who appears in her prison cell?

■ the goldfinch

Sun 10 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Adapted from the bestselling novel comes the tale of Theodore Decker, who was 13 years old when his mother was killed. The tragedy changes the course of his life but through it all, he holds on to one tangible piece of hope from that terrible day...a painting of a tiny bird chained to its perch.

■ remembrance sunday

Sun 10 November Venue: Tunbridge Wells Town Centre Annual commemoration parade at the refurbished War Memorial.

■ shaKespeare schools festiVal

Tue 12 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre The world’s largest youth drama festival comes to Royal Tunbridge Wells.

■ eXhibition: the wild & wonderful

Tue 12 November - Sun 24 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/gallery Open for viewing in accordance with Trinity’s opening hours.

■ secret art party: o’Keeffe

Tue 12 November Venue: The Black Pig, Grove Hill Road

event link: www.secretartparties.co.uk A special painting masterclass experience, all levels welcome. Enjoy creating your version of a modern masterpiece with a brush in one hand a drink in the other. This month: Tulips Pink & Yellow by Georgia O’Keeffe

■ life

Wed 13 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Life’s critically acclaimed debut album ‘Popular Music’ is an album that demands attention, creating a manifesto for the disillusioned, the widely ignored and those who might think they’ve no means of having a creative outlet.

■ the goldfinch

Wed 13 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Adapted from the bestselling novel comes the tale of Theodore Decker, who was 13 years old when his mother was killed.

■ santa’s arriVal with paw patrol

Thu 14 November Venue: Royal Victoria Place event link: www.royalvictoriaplace.com/1428 The hugely popular Paw Patrol gang arrive at Royal Victoria Place with free parking from 4.00 pm.

■ the masque of the red death

Thu 14 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre Prince Prospero and a handful of nobility shut themselves away to escape the plague that is sweeping their land. Indifferent to the sufferings of his people, the Prince throws a lavish ball, but an uninvited guest is found in their midst... a guest that wreaks a terrifying revenge!

■ an eVening with lenny henry

Fri 15 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Lenny Henry is one of Britain’s best-known and celebrated comedians, with a career including writer, radio DJ, TV presenter, co-founder of Comic Relief and award-winning actor.

■ ice rinK & baVarian curling

Fri 15 November - Sun 05 January Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com As well as the impressive ice rink set in the beautiful natural Amphitheatre of Calverley Gardens there is an extra ice rink especially for Parent & Toddler sessions. New this year, have a go at Bavarian Curling; hilarious fun for you, your family, and your friends. Pop-up restaurants and bars, Santa’s grotto, live music, and a programme of activities.

■ miKe wilton + suncharmer

Fri 15 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Mike Wilton and Suncharmer.

■ g2: definitiVe genesis

Fri 15 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance Having performed classic Genesis for nearly two decades, G2 Definitive Genesis are making their first visit to Trinity Theatre.

■ disco odyssey

Sat 16 November Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.

■ wea: the us declaration of independence

Sat 16 November Venue: Camden Centre event link: www.enrolonline.wea.org.uk A WEA one-day seminar.

■ twbc V erith

Sat 16 November Venue: Culverden Stadium event link: www.tunbridgewellsfc.com/node/1799 Tunbridge Wells Football Club Home Fixtures

■ china crisis: retrospectiVe tour

Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are founder members of the band which started on Merseyside in 1979. The tour will see them performing classics alongside songs from all of 7 studio albums.

■ dino baptiste duo

Sat 16 November Venue: The Grey Lady link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp Dino Baptiste is a highly energetic pianist, vocalist and entertainer with a wealth of professional experience spanning 25 years.

■ pantiles marKet

Sat 16 November - Sun 17 November Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first Spend a morning and early afternoon, every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.

■ trinity comedy club

Sat 16 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy Some of the best on the comedy circuit, national acts keen to get on stage after the Edinburgh Fringe.

■ puppet club

Sat 16 November Venue: Age uK, Wood Street, Camden Road event link: www.twpuppetryfestival.org/puppet-club-puppets-and-pastries Six friendly sessions of chat and creativity create a puppet character of your own design in a relaxed atmosphere using simple and easy techniques with Russell Dean, artistic director of Strangeface Theatre. Tea and pastries available, pay what you can, donations welcomed.

■ fastloVe: a tribute to george michael

Sun 17 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on From Wham classics to the chart-topping success of the 80’s album Faith. Plus awesome tunes of the 90’s and 00’s, including the irresistible Flawless.

■ support local christmas fair

Sun 17 November Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates/ Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.

■ monster trucK

Sun 17 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Hailing from Hamilton, Canada, Monster Truck will be playing timeless rock ‘n’ roll with a modern twist at The Forum.

Mon 18 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Following her appearance on Celebrity Big Brother, the nation’s favourite Psychic is back on tour .

■ Judy

Tue 19 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Winter 1968, Judy Garland arrives in London to perform a five-week soldout run at The Talk of the Town. Featuring some of her best-known songs, this film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of ‘the world’s greatest entertainer’.

■ Kent & susseX poetry: sasha dugdale

Tue 19 November Venue: Vittle & Swig, Camden Road event link: www.kentandsussexpoetry.com/monthly-meetings Public readings of the Kent and Sussex Poetry Society are open to all and take place every third Tuesday.

■ false adVertising

Wed 20 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents False Advertising.

■ 42nd street

Wed 20 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre A ‘glorious’ and ‘utterly moreish extravaganza of glitz’. This is the largest ever staging of the Tony Award-winning musical, filmed live at the magnificent Theatre Royal, Drury Lane.

■ the hospice in the weald’s tree of life

Thu 21 November Venue: Royal Victoria Place event link: www.royalvictoriaplace.com/1428 Head over to Royal Victoria Place for the launch of the Hospice in the Weald’s Tree of Light.

■ othello

Thu 21 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons relocate Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of jealousy and deception to a jazz-age setting, with live music, intense drama, and more than a hint of their own inimitable brand of theatrical mischief.

■ ed byrne

Fri 22 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Fri 22 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings The Forum presents Sports Team and Alfie Templeman.

■ andy parsons: healing the nation

Fri 22 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy

■ respect: the aretha franKlin songbooK

Sat 23 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on This amazing live concert pays tribute to the Queen of Soul! Featuring sensational lead vocals from Cleopatra Higgins, Tanya Edwards, and Cleo Stewart accompanied by the urban Soul Band and Gospel Choir.

■ second helpin’

Sat 23 November Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/beaunashtavern/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.

■ father christmas @ the ice rinK

Sat 23 November - Sun 24 November Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/father-christmas-dates-available The Father Christmas in Kent experience returns to the ice rink. One of the most authentic Father Christmas experiences in Kent.

■ twbfc V glebe

Sat 23 November Venue: Culverden Stadium event link: www.tunbridgewellsfc.com/node/1799 Tunbridge Wells Football Club Home Fixtures

■ morning coffee & pastries

Sat 23 November Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Start your day and the holiday season on the 10:15 heritage train service from Eridge, enjoying the Morning Coffee service on your way through the High Weald.

■ twrfc V bedford athletic

Sat 23 November Venue: St Mark’s Recreation Ground event link: www.twrfc.com/team/tunbridge-wells/fixtures Home Game for Tunbridge Wells Rugby Football Club

■ boogie nights

Sat 23 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings DJs Markus Tim & Richard Marshall spinning Hard Funk, Disco, Hip Hop and classic House trax - all on vinyl.

■ santa special from eridge station

Sat 23 November - Sun 24 November Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!

■ the sound of the sirens

Sat 23 November Venue: The Royal Oak event link: www.facebook.com/events/449048972339689 The Royal Oak presents The Sound Of The Sirens.

■ local & liVe sessions

Sat 23 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance The very best new artists from Kent and Sussex.

■ independent farmers marKet

Sat 23 November Venue: Market Square, rear of RVP, off Camden Road event link: www.facebook.com/TunbridgeWellsIFM Fresh produce, plants and hot food from local producers and suppliers at the Farmers Market on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month.

■ puppet club

Sat 23 November Venue: Age uK, Wood Street, Camden Road event link: www.twpuppetryfestival.org/puppet-club-puppets-and-pastries Six friendly sessions of chat and creativity with like-minded folk. Come and create a puppet character of your own design in a relaxed atmosphere using simple and easy techniques with Russell Dean, artistic director of Strangeface Theatre. Tea and pastries available, pay what you can, donations welcomed.

■ support local christmas fair

Sun 24 November Venue: One Warwick Park event link: www.supportlocalpopup.co.uk/popupeventdates Support Local pop up markets are the perfect opportunity for local businesses to sell their products and meet their customers face to face whether they’re an aspiring artist or an established business.

Sun 24 November Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travelling on the High Weald Belle, experience dining on a moving train hauled by one of our Steam and/or Heritage Diesel locomotives. Step on board our restored 1960s carriages for the experience of a life time.

■ santa’s christmas countdown

Sun 24 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/children The show where every child gets a present from Santa! There’s nothing Santa loves more than starting the countdown to Christmas by opening the windows of his special Christmas calendar.

■ Judy

Sun 24 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Winter 1968, Judy Garland arrives in London to perform a five-week soldout run at The Talk of the Town. Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of ‘the world’s greatest entertainer’.

■ wonder lights 2019

Sun 24 November Venue: Check online event link: www.wonderlights.info Wonder Lights is back for its third year. Make sculptures, paintings, stencils and more; be bold, be creative, or just have fun. Anyone & everyone can take part, will you be turning on the lights in 2019?

■ senior cinema: footloose

Mon 25 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/film-tunbridge-wells Trinity Senior Cinema is an initiative developed in collaboration with Good Neighbours, designed to combat social isolation amongst older generations.

■ twods: made in dagenham

Tue 26 November - Sat 30 November Venue: Assembly Hall Theatre event link: www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk/whats-on Essex, 1968, the sewing machinists at Ford Motor Company’s factory in Dagenham are up in arms when they learn their jobs are to be downgraded. Fighting a battle against male prejudice, management and the union supposed to protect them, the ladies call a strike. An uplifting show about friendship, love and the importance of fighting for what’s right.

■ nate austin residency

Tue 26 November Venue: The Grey Lady event link: www.thegreylady.co.uk/events.asp They Grey Lady presents Nate Austin Residency.

Tue 26 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre See the hilarious, award-winning, one-woman show that inspired the BBC’s hit TV series Fleabag, broadcast live to cinemas from London’s West End.

■ eXhibition: teXtile art

Tue 26 November - Sun 01 December Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/gallery Open for viewing in accordance with Trinity’s opening hours.

■ nt liVe: hansard

Wed 27 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre It’s a summer’s morning in 1988, Tory politician Robin Hesketh has returned home to the idyllic Cotswold house he shares with his wife of 30 years. But all is not as blissful as it seems. As the day draws on, what starts as gentle ribbing and marital scrapping quickly turns to blood-sport.

■ under 18s open mic night

Thu 28 November Venue: The Forum event link: www.twforum.co.uk/listings Showcase your talent at an under 18s open mic night at The Forum!

■ a christmas carol

Thu 28 November 2019 Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/theatre Actor John O’Connor delightfully recreates Dickens’ famous performance of his best loved ghost story. Come and enjoy a seasonal treat in the spirit of Christmas past, present and future.

■ floyd in the flesh

Fri 29 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/music-dance Featuring a spell binding Light and Laser Show and stunning, authentic projections on that iconic circular screen, this truly is a show, not just a performance. You will be fully immersed into the atmosphere, sights and sounds of a real Pink Floyd live show.

■ red rooster

Sat 30 November Venue: Beau Nash Tavern event link: www.facebook.com/pg/thebeaunash/events Live music at the Beau Nash every Saturday night.

■ father christmas @ the ice rinK

Sat 30 November - Sun 01 December Venue: Calverley Grounds event link: www.fatherchristmasinkent.co.uk/father-christmas-dates-available The Father Christmas in Kent experience returns to the Ice-rink. One of the most authentic Father Christmas experiences in Kent, capturing priceless moments between a child and Father Christmas.

Sat 30 November Venue: Grosvenor & Hilbert Park event link: www.fogh.org.uk/events Join the Friends at the hub for the return of our popular brain-testing quiz. Fish and chips included.

■ tunbridge wells record fair

Sat 30 November Venue: Charles the Martyr Chhurch Hall event link: www.facebook.com/events/713322155728349 1000’s of records and cds for sale from dealers throughout the South-East. Free entry.

■ santa special from eridge station

Sat 30 November - Sun 01 December Venue: Spa Valley Railway event link: www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk/section.php/8/1/railway-events Travel from Eridge Station and get a visit from Santa Claus himself on a steam hauled train!

■ heart of a coward

Sat 30 November 2019 Venue: The Forum event link: https://www.heartofacoward.co.uk/tour-dates/ The Forum presents Heart of a Coward.

■ pantiles marKet

Sat 30 November - Sun 01 December Venue: The Pantiles event link: www.thepantiles.com/whats-on/pantiles-market-first A fantastic way to spend a morning and early afternoon. Come to The Pantiles every other weekend to experience the hustle and bustle of the Pantiles Market.

■ christmas comedy club

Sat 30 November Venue: Trinity Theatre event link: www.trinitytheatre.net/event-category/comedy Trinity Comedy Club has played host to some of the brightest talent on the comedy scene. For the Christmas run, the action moves into the foyer, accompanied by a three course festive menu laid on by our Kitchen & Bar.

■ puppet club

Sat 30 November Venue: Age uK, Wood Street, Camden Road event link: www.twpuppetryfestival.org/puppet-club-puppets-and-pastries Six friendly sessions of chat and creativity. Create a puppet character of your own design in a relaxed atmosphere using simple and easy techniques with Russell Dean, artistic director of Strangeface Theatre. Tea and pastries available, pay what you can, donations welcomed.

■ saXy saturday

Sat 30 November Venue: The White Bear, High Street event link: www.the-white-bear.co.uk/whats-on Join award winning Saxophonist Ed Sax for disco and dance floor fillers right through to classic and current house mixed with live sax.