Christmas Panto: Cinderella 2025
Woodville Auditorium, Gravesend
Wicked Productions return to The Woodville Theatre for their eighth sensational year with the fairy godmother of all pantomimes –Cinderella!
Poor Cinderella dreams of escaping her chores and going to the Royal Ball… but with a wicked stepmother and two diva-licious stepsisters, and not a pumpkin in sight, will she ever get her fairy-tale ending?
Thankfully, Britain’s Got Talent winners Ashleigh & Sully are flying in as Fairy G and Furry G to work some tail-wagging magic! Gravesend favourite Rob Cummings returns alongside the side-splitting Jezo as the glamorously ghastly Siri and Alexa Hardup.
Georgia Rowland Elliott is back for her fifth fabulous year as Cinderella, joined by audience favourite Byron Witchell as the lovable Buttons. And the brilliant Leanne Jones(West End star and local legend!) is ready to stir up trouble as the deliciously dreadful Wicked Stepmother.
Packed with dazzling sets, show-stopping dance routines, and more laughs than you can shake a wand at – don’t miss this magical, musical extravaganza that promises festive fun for the whole family.
Book now – you’re guaranteed to have a BALL this Christmas!
School performances scheduled for 10am on 10th, 11th, 12th, 17th and 18th December - please call Box Office for further details.
Snowdrop & Sneaky- A Christmas Adventure
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join us at the St George's Arts Centre for a festive Christmas Adventure in our Winter Wonderland. Travel through the magical forest with Snowdrop & Sneaky whilst they overcome obstacles, meet woodland creatures and become firm friends.
This wonderful immersive Christmas story can be enjoyed both as an exhibition or as a performance brought to life by the Woodland Caretaker, who will take you on a whimsical and enchanting journey with Snowdrop & Sneaky bringing the joy of Christmas to life.
The exhibition is suited to all the family. This is a free drop-in experience.
Performances are suited to ages 4 - 7yrs. Tickets must be booked in advance.
Every child attending a performance will receive a craft kit to make their very own Snowdrop or Sneaky.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. School groups welcome - please contact the Box Office for prices.
Exhibition Dates:
Tuesday 16th December – Friday 19th December: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 23rd December: 10am – 4pm
Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th December: 10am – 4pm
Tuesday 30th December: 10am – 4pm
Wednesday 31st December: 10am – 1pm
Immersive Performances:
Monday 15th December: 10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:30pm
Saturday 20th December: 10:30; 2:30pm
Sunday 21st December: 10:30; 2:30pm
Monday 22nd December: 10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm; 2:30pm; 3:30pm
Wednesday 24th December: 10:30am; 11:30am; 12:30pm; 1:30pm
Home Alone - Pop Up Cinema
St. Andrews Arts Centre (Iron Pier), Gravesend
Bring the family, grab some popcorn, and get cosy amongst our Christmassy decor – Blueprint Arts screening of Home Alone is nearly here!
Date: Saturday 13th December - Time: Doors open at 5pm
Arrive early to take part in festive arts workshops, enjoy a warm drink, and get into the holiday spirit before the film starts at 6pm on the big screen.
Ticket Info:
• £3 per person
• Includes workshops and a snack
• If the ticket cost is a barrier, just let us know – we’re happy to sort out some free tickets.
Book your tickets now https://book.stripe.com/dRmaEX3Lg8fX6YD04D0x20p
Don’t miss out on a festive evening of fun, creativity, and one of the best Christmas films of all time!
FREE Silent Disco - Town Pier
Gravesend Town Pier, DA11 0BG
All ages welcome to a fantastic, free festive Silent Disco on Gravesend Town Pier!
Dancers will be teaching iconic routines—from the Macarena to K-Pop hits
Enjoy free glitter art from our on-site sparkle artist
First 50 visitors each day get a free glowstick
No booking needed—just grab your sequins and dancing shoes!
Warm up with mulled wine, festive hot chocolate and tasty hot & cold treats
SUNDAY 7TH DECEMBER 2025
10am – 12 noon: Tweenies Disco
Primary school favourites for kids and families
12 noon – 2pm: Chart-Tastic
Today’s top tunes—open to all ages
2pm – 4pm: All-Festive Dance Off
A celebration of merry music and Christmas spirit
Cheeky Elf Workshop
St George's Arts Centre, St George's Shopping Centre, DA12 0TA
Create your own cheeky Elf to decorate your home this Christmas.
Design your character, sculpt and paint his/ her face, assemble the body and then give your elf a name, and a 'how to look after me' instruction label!
This will be a fun and accessible 1.5 hour family workshop facilitated by artist Jonny Dixon.
Suitable for ages 7+ and ideal for all abilities including atendees with SEN.
The workshop will involve the assembly of pre-fabricated elements and the sculpture and painting of bespoke faces out of DAS clay to complete a cheeky elf for each attendee.
Support will available for those who require it, as well as creative free reign and encouragement given to those more confident with the craft.
Jonny is an experienced and skilled workshop leader with a background in leading fun, accessible and individual-centred workshops with high quality end results.
Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
FREE Silent Disco - Town Pier
Gravesend Town Pier, DA11 0BG
All ages welcome to a fantastic, free festive Silent Disco on Gravesend Town Pier!
Dancers will be teaching iconic routines—from the Macarena to K-Pop hits
Enjoy free glitter art from our on-site sparkle artist
First 50 visitors each day get a free glowstick
No booking needed—just grab your sequins and dancing shoes!
Warm up with mulled wine, festive hot chocolate and tasty hot & cold treats
SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 2025
10am – 12 noon: Tots Bop
Pre-school classics for kids and their grown-ups
12 noon – 2pm: 70s & 80s Classics
Timeless hits for all ages—perfect for throwing some retro shapes
2pm – 4pm: 1990s & 2000s Throwback
Get the party started with iconic hits from two unforgettable decades
Halloween Event - Kids Entertainment and Disco
Hatch Market, DA11 0AZ
Kids entertainment and disco for Halloween at Hatch!
Kids Entertainment 1pm - 3pm
Kids Disco 5pm - 7pm
More information coming soon…
Pumpkin Jamboree - FREE family entertainment
The Woodville, Civic Centre, Gravesend
FREE Pumpkin Jamboree
Join us for a spook-tacular Halloween celebration at Pumpkin Jamboree! Perfect for little ghouls and goblins, the event features a cozy kids’ cinema with Halloween-themed movies and a fun-filled arts & crafts zone where young creators can make their own spooky masterpieces. Costumes encouraged - magic guaranteed!
11am Cinema, The Woodville
Club Halloween Special - Join us for a spine-tingling Halloween classic! FREE
4.30pm Cinema, The Woodville
After School Halloween Special - Bring the whole family for a fun-filled Halloween movie matinee! FREE
10am – 4pm Blake Gallery, The Woodville
Pumpkin Jamboree Family Activities - Join us for badge making, colouring in and spooky stories. FREE
Halloween Story Time
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join our Arts Assistant in the St George’s Arts Centre for a special Halloween themed spooky Story Time alongside our wonderful open call exhibition – Frights and Delights
From 10:30am, 30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Shorne Woods Country Park Halloween Event - The Wiggly Wild Show
Shorne Woods Country Park, DA12 3HX
Come along to the Visitor Centre for a hands-on educational experience.
The session offers the opportunity to meet and handle a huge variety of wiggly creatures! Led by Cairis Hickey of The Wiggly Wild Show. There will also be a display of specimens to look at and handle!
Children must be accompanied by 1 adult at all times. Maximum of 1 adult per family group. Recommended for children aged 4 and above. Head to the visitor centre on arrival to be booked in.
£10 per child & £2 per adult
Woodland Wander and Creepy Crepes
Shorne Woods Country Park, DA12 3HX
Join Shorne Woods Country Park for a Woodland Wander this Halloween!
Follow a trail of spooky challenges and questions that will lead you to our Creepy Campfire Corner. There, you will get to assemble your own terrifyingly tasty Creepy Crêpe, with a choice of delicious fillings like chocolate, marshmallows and more! Then watch your crêpe being cooked on our cosy campfire. A Spooktacular way to enjoy the Halloween season.
This is an outdoor event, please dress appropriately, our outdoor trail has a few uneven surfaces so it may not be suitable for wheelchair users, we are unable to accommodate dogs on this event. All participating children will require a ticket, adults go free but will not receive a crêpe, maximum of 2 adults per paying child, Recommended age 3+ We anticipate this event will last approximately 1 hour. Please check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Not So Scary Halloween Adventure
Cyclopark, The Tollgate, DA11 7NP
Not So Scary Halloween Adventure is BACK!
Looking for a spooktacular day out for your little monsters? Come along on 22nd & 23rd October for a frightfully fun Halloween event designed especially for children under 8!
What’s in store:
Enchanted Play Park
Spooky Bingo
Witches Hat Ring Toss
Live Entertainment
Creepy Crawly Encounters
Disney Villains
Times: 2:00pm – 5:00pm (entry slots every hour)
Tickets:
Child (2–16): £9.50 + fee
Adult (16+): £1.50 + fee
Baby (under 2): £1.50 + fee
60-minute sessions
Book your spot and make memories that are spooky—but not scary!
Whirligig Workshops presents ‘A Light & Refection Workshop’
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Join us at the St George’s Arts Centre for a special family interactive workshop/experience from Whirligig Workshops as part of our Autumn Exhibition ‘Frights and Delights’.
The audience enters a dark room with just one small light across the space (a Victorian-looking laboratory). They sit, but the presenter is nowhere to be seen. A train sounds, then out jumps a steam punk time travelling scientist! Just having gotten off their time-travelling train, they talk to the audience about where they have been.
With the use of a cool prism, a shadow puppet theatre and an array of unique plasma balls, participants learn all about the history and science behind, light, reflection and shadows, as our steam punk time travelling scientist tells them all about their voyages meeting famous scientists in history.
They even throw in a few dinosaur facts and shadows because, well to be honest, they just love a dinosaur, I mean who doesn’t!?
The performance concludes with glow-in-the-dark slime!
Performances at 11am &1.30pm - The experience lasts 1 hour with an additional 15 minutes at the end to take photographs.
Suggested age 5+ for workshop participation.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Please note, photography and Videography may take place at any of our events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than backs of heads, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Not So Scary Halloween Adventure
Cyclopark, The Tollgate, DA11 7NP
Not So Scary Halloween Adventure is BACK!
Looking for a spooktacular day out for your little monsters? Come along on 22nd & 23rd October for a frightfully fun Halloween event designed especially for children under 8!
What’s in store:
Enchanted Play Park
Spooky Bingo
Witches Hat Ring Toss
Live Entertainment
Creepy Crawly Encounters
Disney Villains
Times: 2:00pm – 5:00pm (entry slots every hour)
Tickets:
Child (2–16): £9.50 + fee
Adult (16+): £1.50 + fee
Baby (under 2): £1.50 + fee
60-minute sessions
Book your spot and make memories that are spooky—but not scary!
‘Spooks In The Woods’ - Halloween stories for all the family
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
We are very excited to welcome Award-winning performance storyteller, author, illustrator and celebrant, Jason Buck to the St George’s Arts Centre this Autumn for some spine-tingling Halloween story telling fun for both adults and families.
Join us on Wednesday 22nd October for some spooky Halloween fun with ‘Spooks in the Wood’ Halloween stories for children and families performed by Jason.
Storytelling Sessions: 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm
Sessions last 20-30 minutes
Tickets must be booked in advance.
Please note, photography and Videography may take place at any of our events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than backs of heads, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Yarn Monster Garlands Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
Workshop facilitated by Clare from Meet + Makes.
This family friendly workshop will see us exploring the world of yarn monsters. You will learn how to make tassels and pom poms from yarn before turning them into Halloween monsters using pipe cleaners, googly eyes and craft foam. You can copy the examples provided or use the materials freely to create your own inventions. Maybe they become ghosts and spiders or maybe a three eyed monster from your imagination. At the end, you can string your monsters together to create a Halloween garland decoration.
This workshop will take place in the main gallery space alongside our Autumn/Halloween Exhibition ‘Frights and Delights’.
Suitable from ages 4+, adult participation will be encouraged! Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Children's Halloween Cupcake Decorating
Marie's Tea Room & Emporium, DA11 0BQ
Halloween Cupcake Decorating at Marie’s Tearoom!
Bring the kids for a fun-filled event on Tuesday 21st October at 11 AM. Decorate 4 spooky cupcakes (tombstone, ghost, pumpkin, and spider) and enjoy a tasty children’s meal: sausage, chips, and beans (veggie option available) with a glass of squash.
It's the perfect way to celebrate Halloween with the family.
Limited spots - book now!
Contact 01474335149
Pine Cone Creatures Workshop
St George’s Arts Centre, St George’s Shopping Centre, Gravesend
This fun workshop with artist Jo Lucy will offer children the opportunity to make Autumn pine cone creatures, extra materials will be available to add decorations. There will be a selection of equipment for different uses. Glue guns will be used during this activity, so adults will need to assist for safety reasons. 2-3 items will be made per child (depending on time available).
This workshop will take place in the main gallery space alongside our Autumn/Halloween Exhibition ‘Frights and Delights’.
Suitable for ages 4+. Please note, children aged 12 and under must be accompanied by an appropriate adult at all times throughout the workshop. Adults do not need to book a place if only assisting the child.
Workshops must be booked in advance via the Woodville Box Office.
We aim for our workshops to be as inclusive as possible and invite everyone to attend. However, if the participant has additional needs, please contact us in advance via: artsandculture@gravesham.gov.uk so that we can make our facilitators aware.
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events for future advertising. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed at all, please inform the member of staff.
Spooky Story Time
Gravesend Library, Windmill Street
10:30am at Gravesend Library
Join our Arts Assistant at Gravesend Library for a special Halloween themed spooky Story Time
30 mins of storybooks along with sensory objects provided to play with to enhance the stories and imagination.
Storytime Sessions are suitable for ages 5 and under.
All children must be supervised by an appropriate adult throughout the session.
Free to attend, no need to book, just turn up!
Nautical Inspired Wire Trinkets Family Drop-In Workshop
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
Sunday 28 September 11am - 4pm
FREE family drop in workshop - Nautical inspired wire trinkets
Join artist Andy Hopton and learn how to make small wire trinkets. In years gone by, sailors would have made similar objects using wire and other material to while away the hours onboard ship. Andy will guide you through the process of manipulating wire to make the maritime shapes, with alternative materials available for younger children.
Suitable for 4yrs+
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Rock The Boat Craft Family Drop-In Workshop
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
Sunday 28 September 11am - 4pm
FREE family drop in workshop - Rock the Boat craft with artist, Libby Watson
Enjoy some creative family time at our Rocking Boat Workshop! We need all hands-on deck to make colourful rocking boats, then design your own flag to fly proudly on your tall ship or pirate vessel to take home.
Suitable for ages 4+
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Gravesend Maritime Festival
St Andrew’s Gardens & Town Pier
All aboard for the Gravesend Maritime Festival!
Splice the mainbrace, heave to, and prepare to shiver your timbers as Gravesend prepares to celebrate its historic links to the River Thames.
Gravesend Maritime Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September at St Andrew’s Gardens overlooking the Thames, and on Gravesend Town Pier, the world’s oldest cast iron pier.
The historic pier will be hosting a number of visits from historic ships over the weekend, including the ever-popular Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Book your sailings online with Waverley Excursions
There will also be a number of Thames Barges on display, with sailings and tours available. Book online -Tiller and Wheel
The weekend will feature free entertainment, including live music, a mermaid, and performances from the hearty band of Sheppey Pirates.
Pop-up on the pier will host creative workshops, magic shows, and see the return of the popular Provisions Café in the former Riva Bar. Activities will be running between 11am and 4pm on both days.
Northfleet based Blueprint Arts will also be telling the tragic tale of the Princess Alice paddle steamer through installations along the quayside and immersive performances at the Three Daws Inn, opposite the pier. Tickets £2 - Book tickets online - Blueprint Arts
Gravesend Maritime Festival
St Andrew’s Gardens & Town Pier
All aboard for the Gravesend Maritime Festival!
Splice the mainbrace, heave to, and prepare to shiver your timbers as Gravesend prepares to celebrate its historic links to the River Thames.
Gravesend Maritime Festival takes place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September at St Andrew’s Gardens overlooking the Thames, and on Gravesend Town Pier, the world’s oldest cast iron pier.
The historic pier will be hosting a number of visits from historic ships over the weekend, including the ever-popular Waverley, the world’s last seagoing paddle steamer. Book your sailings online with Waverley Excursions
There will also be a number of Thames Barges on display, with sailings and tours available. Book online -Tiller and Wheel
The weekend will feature free entertainment, including live music, a mermaid, and performances from the hearty band of Sheppey Pirates.
Pop-up on the pier will host creative workshops, magic shows, and see the return of the popular Provisions Café in the former Riva Bar. Activities will be running between 11am and 4pm on both days.
Northfleet based Blueprint Arts will also be telling the tragic tale of the Princess Alice paddle steamer through installations along the quayside and immersive performances at the Three Daws Inn, opposite the pier. Tickets £2 - Book tickets online - Blueprint Arts
Seashell Creatures Drop-in family workshop
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
This FREE fun workshop will offer families the opportunity to make 2 seaside creatures.
Resources will be provided for all abilities. Each activity will last 10 to 15 minutes.
Suitable for ages 4+
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Origami Paper Boats Family Drop-in workshop
Gravesend Town Pier
Pop-Up on the Pier part of Gravesend Maritime Festival
Saturday 27 September 11am - 4pm
FREE family drop in workshop Origami Paper Boats
Join artist Sonnia Montes for a fun creative workshop using a variety of materials to design your very own origami paper boats!
No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and creativity. This hands-on activity is perfect for families to bond, play, and learn together in a relaxed and fun environment.
Suitable for ages 4yrs+
Photography and Videography may take place at any of our workshops/events. We will always make you aware before we take any photographs/videos, and if we intend to take shots other than completed artwork, backs of heads or hands, then we will always ask you to complete a permission form beforehand. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Caspian’s Storm
Fort Gardens, Gravesend
Caspian’s Storm by LAS Theatre
Caspian is a small but incredibly curious crab. He spends his days quietly watching the humans from his rockpool home in the little town of Crabbiton. But one stormy night, a magical tide changes everything. Transformed into a giant, talking crustation, Caspian finds himself elected as the town's mayor. But danger lurks when a group of bad apples plot to cook Caspian for their dinner.
Packed with puppetry, music, and plenty of laughs, Caspian's Storm is a fast-paced, interactive show for the young and young at heart. With LAStheatre’s trademark quirky humour, toe-tapping music, and an important message about protecting our environment, it’s the perfect show for all the family. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and dive into the magical world of Crabbiton!
Suitable for ages 3+
Creative Team:
Producer: Liz Bate
Written and directed by Barra Collins
Composer: Lillian Henley
Designer: Sean Turner
A LAS Theatre production.
Commissioned by Applause, 1DegreeEast, and 101 Outdoor Arts. The creation of this production was generously supported by Arts Council England
Tickets are £3.50pp plus there will be pay what you can donation buckets on the day.
Please bring along your own chairs and picnic mats (Gazebos are not permitted). As this is an outdoor event, please be prepared for a variety of weather.
Please note children under 12 must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout.
Please be aware that Photography/Videography may take place at both performances. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Caspian’s Storm
Fort Gardens, Gravesend
Caspian’s Storm by LAS Theatre
Caspian is a small but incredibly curious crab. He spends his days quietly watching the humans from his rockpool home in the little town of Crabbiton. But one stormy night, a magical tide changes everything. Transformed into a giant, talking crustation, Caspian finds himself elected as the town's mayor. But danger lurks when a group of bad apples plot to cook Caspian for their dinner.
Packed with puppetry, music, and plenty of laughs, Caspian's Storm is a fast-paced, interactive show for the young and young at heart. With LAStheatre’s trademark quirky humour, toe-tapping music, and an important message about protecting our environment, it’s the perfect show for all the family. Get ready to laugh, cheer, and dive into the magical world of Crabbiton!
Suitable for ages 3+
Creative Team:
Producer: Liz Bate
Written and directed by Barra Collins
Composer: Lillian Henley
Designer: Sean Turner
A LAS Theatre production.
Commissioned by Applause, 1DegreeEast, and 101 Outdoor Arts. The creation of this production was generously supported by Arts Council England
Tickets are £3.50pp plus there will be pay what you can donation buckets on the day.
Please bring along your own chairs and picnic mats (Gazebos are not permitted). As this is an outdoor event, please be prepared for a variety of weather.
Please note children under 12 must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout.
Please be aware that Photography/Videography may take place at both performances. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Comedy Club 4 Kids
Woodville Studio, Civic Centre, Gravesend
Like the name says it’s a Comedy Club 4 Kids!
Cracking entertainment for everyone over six years old and under 400 years old (no vampires). We have the best comedians from the UK and world circuit doing what they do best… but without the rude bits!
‘A highlight for children... giving them a taste of some of the biggest names in comedy with the fun, rowdy feel of a real comedy club.’The Guardian
‘The perfect way to entertain the whole family.’ Three Weeks
‘The ethos is just right’ The Daily Telegraph
‘This show was great!’ The Scotsman
The Dragon Wagon
Fort Gardens, Gravesend
Jellyfish theatre Presents The Dragon Wagon
Jellyfish Theatre roll up with their joyful outdoor show. (“I’ve never seen my 5 year-old belly laugh like that!” Audience feedback, 2024)
Everyone laughs at the Dragon Whisperer. “Imagine spending your life caring for something that simply doesn’t exist!” Can the Dragon Whisperer defeat the evil queen and save these magical creatures? A tale of friendship, food and dragons told by three brilliant actor/musicians set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan. Packed with puppetry, laughter and live, original music.
All performances are relaxed with integrated Sign Supported English. Find accessibility tools at www.jellyfishtheatre.com
Best suited for age 4 - 8
Created + performed: Jellyfish Theatre
Directed: Sarah Simpson and Susannah Cann
Music: Catty Tucker
Movement: Annabel Lisk
Wagon Designed and built: Robin Aslett and Mike Pattison
Performances last around 45 mins plus meet the puppets
Tickets are £3.50pp plus there will be pay what you can donation buckets on the day.
Please bring along your own chairs and picnic mats (Gazebos are not permitted). As this is an outdoor event, please be prepared for a variety of weather.
Please note children under 12 must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout.
Please be aware that Photography/Videography may take place at both performances. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
The Dragon Wagon
Fort Gardens, Gravesend
Jellyfish theatre Presents The Dragon Wagon
Jellyfish Theatre roll up with their joyful outdoor show. (“I’ve never seen my 5 year-old belly laugh like that!” Audience feedback, 2024)
Everyone laughs at the Dragon Whisperer. “Imagine spending your life caring for something that simply doesn’t exist!” Can the Dragon Whisperer defeat the evil queen and save these magical creatures? A tale of friendship, food and dragons told by three brilliant actor/musicians set on a brightly coloured rotating caravan. Packed with puppetry, laughter and live, original music.
All performances are relaxed with integrated Sign Supported English. Find accessibility tools at www.jellyfishtheatre.com
Best suited for age 4 - 8
Created + performed: Jellyfish Theatre
Directed: Sarah Simpson and Susannah Cann
Music: Catty Tucker
Movement: Annabel Lisk
Wagon Designed and built: Robin Aslett and Mike Pattison
Performances last around 45 mins plus meet the puppets
Tickets are £3.50pp plus there will be pay what you can donation buckets on the day.
Please bring along your own chairs and picnic mats (Gazebos are not permitted). As this is an outdoor event, please be prepared for a variety of weather.
Please note children under 12 must be accompanied by an appropriate adult throughout.
Please be aware that Photography/Videography may take place at both performances. Should you not wish to be photographed/videoed at all, please inform the photographer/videographer.
Merryman the Jester - Pop Up on the Pier event
Gravesend Town Pier
We're pleased to welcome Merryman the Jester to the Pier!
Performing as Merryman the Jester, Mickey will be entertaining visitors with his close hand magic, silly jokes and excellent balloon modelling skills around the Pier. Mickey will be performing from 11am.
Punch and Judy with David Wilde - Pier event
Gravesend Town Pier
No seaside themed event would be complete without the traditional Punch and Judy Show!
We are very excited to welcome Prof David Wilde to the Pier with his traditional show loved by children of all ages.
Previous performances have included The V&A Museum, Bethnal Green Museum of Childhood, Sotheby’s and on BBC Television.
No need to book, just turn up. Free event
Performances at 1pm, 2.15pm, 3.30pm