http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk - News Articles en-GB Copyright Medway What's On Medway What's On News Medway What's On 60 Thu, 05 Aug 2010 14:14:26 GMT http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/8/4/from-chicago-to-medway-emma-barton-tops-panto-bill-a141 TV and west end star Emma Barton will join the cast of this year’s pantomime, Jack and The Beanstalk at The Central Theatre.In her first appearance at the venue, Emma will head the cast as Fairy Sugarsnap alongside Britain’s Got Talent finalist Paul Burling and Cbeebies’ Mister Maker, Gillingham born Phil Gallagher. Emma became a firm favourite with millions of EastEnders viewers in the role of sweet natured Honey Mitchell.  She arrived in Albert Square in 2005 and afte Events%20in%20Medway Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/8/3/junior-road-safety-officers-celebrate-a-successful-year-a139 Junior Road Safety Officers across Medway came together, at Arethusa Adventure Centre, Upnor to celebrate another successful year of spreading useful road safety messages.The enthusiastic and hard working team let off some steam by taking part in archery and rock climbing at the centre, followed by a special awards ceremony. The afternoon was organised to say thank you to the children for helping to promote road safety messages to their peers. There are currently 16 schools in Medway that hav Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/8/1/monks-made-history-fun-a138 Visitors to Rochester came face to face with a merry band of medieval monks on Tuesday, 27 July.Totally Monked was a special free festival featuring a live interactive trail exploring the monastic and Norman heritage in Rochester. Five monks set up camp at various locations around the town, where they spent the day showing visitors a wide range of lost skills and crafts – including prayer skills, calligraphy, herbalism, and candle making. The event coincided with a rare public viewing Events%20in%20Medway Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/7/27/summer-film-fun-at-the-central-theatre-a140 Now that the summer holidays are under way The Central Theatre in Chatham is screening a series of family films. Shrek Forever After (U) is now showing until Thursday, 5 August, and will be followed by Toy Story 3 (U) from Friday, 6 to Thursday, 19 August.   There are more adventures with Space Chimps 2 (U) from Friday, 20 to Thursday, 26 August, and the summer film season rounds off with Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (PG) from Friday, 27 August to Thursday, 2 September. Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/7/26/enjoy-the-benefits-of-new-library-loyalty-scheme-a136   Visitors to Medway libraries can now benefit from a new loyalty scheme when renting DVDs, blu-ray, CDs and console games. The scheme, Reward Yourself is free to join for all registered borrowers and is now operating in all Medway libraries. Customers can have their loyalty card stamped every time they rent any item from the sound and vision range, and then receive a free rental when they have six stamps on their card. There is no restriction on the number of loyalty cards that can Events%20in%20Medway Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/7/17/marvel-at-fun-comic-book-workshops-a137 The former editor of Marvel Comics will visit Medway Libraries on Monday, 2 August with a special cartoon workshop for young people. Tim Quinn will introduce young people to the world of Spider-Man, Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk while teaching them about figure drawing, storytelling in pictures and comic book history. The sessions are aimed at 12 to 16 year olds and take place at Strood Library from 10am, Chatham Library from 1.30pm and Gillingham Library from 4.30pm. There’s a chanc Events%20in%20Medway Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/6/3/fall-in-love-with-fuse-festivals-family-drama-a135 Students from London’s Central School of Speech and Drama have chosen Fuse Medway Festival to stage a new interactive family show.Set in the 1940s against a wartime backdrop, The Doctor’s Daughter is a love story created by the students especially for the festival. The result is a funny and dramatic story of trickery and infatuation with colourful characters, and a mischievous twist in the tale. The event is free and everyone is welcome to bring along a picnic and enjoy some lively g Events%20in%20Medway Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/6/3/make-a-date-with-comedy-star-jo-a134   Have I Got News For You regular Jo Caulfield will headline the next Medway Comedy Club night at The Brook Theatre, Chatham on Monday, 7 June. Described by top impressionist Rory Bremner as "Fresh, fearless and very funny", Jo has toured the stand-up circuit for more than a decade and presented her own solo show at The Edinburgh Festival. She has also appeared many times on Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks as well as being one of the writers behind Channel 4&rs Events%20in%20Medway Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/6/3/enjoy-some-sweet-sounds-with-top-swing-band-a133 Internationally renowned swing band King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys will perform at The Brook Theatre in Chatham on Tuesday, 8 June. The Birmingham based six-piece outfit have been on the road for two decades playing every European country as well as the USA and Russia. Known as the Kings of Swing, their dazzling musicianship and riveting stage performances have secured them more than 50 TV appearances and 75 radio broadcasts. This will be the band’s first performance in Medway. The s Events%20in%20Medway Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/6/3/a-dickens-of-a-time-in-rochester-a132 Rochester’s streets and Castle Gardens will come alive with Victorian splendour from Friday 4 to Sunday, 6 June, as the ever-popular annual Dickens Festival celebrates its 32nd year. The Rochester Dickens Festival has rightly earned its place in the south-east tourism calendar as one of the key events of the summer. An estimated 50 to 60,000 visitors are expected to attend, many of them in Victorian costume, to enjoy music, theatre, readings and parades through Rochester each day. There Events%20in%20Medway Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/5/4/a-fishy-tale-with-a-touch-of-magic-a131 The Brook Theatre’s series of Sunday productions for children continues on 30 May with a production of The Rainbow Fish. Author Marcus Pfister’s classic children’s tale has been adapted for the stage by Blunderbus Theatre Company. The performers will bring the enchanting deep-sea adventure to life using magic, music and glittering underwater puppetry sequences. The show is ideal for children aged four and over, and there will be performances at 2pm and 4pm. Tickets cost &po Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/5/4/life-is-a-cabaret-at-the-brook-theatre-a130 Rochester based tight wire artist Alana Jones returns to the Brook Theatre, Chatham on Friday, 28 May with the Cabaret of Curiosities. The evening of colourful alternative entertainment includes burlesque dancing, acrobatics and circus performances.    The show begins at 8pm and tickets cost £10, cabaret mailing list members £9.  The performance is not suitable for under 16s. For more information contact the box office on 01634 338338 or visit www.thebrooktheatre.co Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/5/4/a-class-act-comes-to-comedy-club-a129 Medway Comedy Club returns to The Brook Theatre, Chatham on Monday, 10 May with Frisky & Mannish’s School of Pop. Musical comedy duo enjoyed a critically acclaimed run at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe, plus a sell out west end show, and are now taking their act on the road.   Hosted by two eccentric, and wildly talented, teachers: Frisky (Laura Corcoran) and Mannish (Matthew Jones), the cabaret style performance is an outrageous tour de force into the hidden meanings and hu Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/5/4/all-the-hits-from-les-mis-and-more-a128 The musical theatre show Beyond the Barricade will return to The Central Theatre stage on Saturday, 8 May at 7.30pm. Now celebrating its 11th year on the road, the production features a cast of former principal performers from Les Miserables and other popular West End shows.   The new production will recreate original Broadway and London musical hits, from Miss Saigon, The Lion King and Phantom of the Opera to We Will Rock You, Blood Brothers and many more, all performed completely live. Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News http://www.whatsonmedway.co.uk/site/latest-news/2010/5/4/fun-and-games-with-tv-duo-a127 One of the hottest double acts in children’s television, Cbeebies’ Chris and Pui will stop at The Central Theatre, Chatham for an afternoon of fun for younger children on Friday, 4 June. Pre school and infant age children are invited to bring along their favourite toy and spend the afternoon discovering musical instruments, joining in some great games and singing along to a host of favourite songs, including One Finger, One Thumb, If You’re Happy and You Know It, and Caterpill Events%20in%20Medway Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT News