This new comedy play has been developed in partnership with Chalkfoot’s audience. Following an exploration of myths, legends, historical accounts and local memories with three community groups, Queen Elizabeth’s Elephant – based on an account of the Queen’s visit to Sheppey in 1582 - was voted the best story for development by the communities taking part.

The story is….
It is June 1588 and the people of a small Kent town are awaiting the arrival of royal gift. But this is no ordinary present: Queen Elizabeth I is sending them an elephant.

The townsfolk – to whom elephants are exotic, mythical beasts – have no idea how to deal with such a creature, so they enlist the services of self-styled elephant “expert” Dr Jan De Bleecker, newly arrived from Holland. With plans for the festivities under way, the town is split between those who fear the elephant’s arrival and those who see an opportunity to cash in on curious visitors. At the centre of the whirlwind is Mayor William Garton, a colourful figure with big ambitions for himself and his town.

This wonderful story is coming to The Tower Theatre for one night only. Chalkfoot Theatre Arts and Philip Dart (The Director) are always welcome at the Tower and will be making their third visit with ‘Queen Elizabeth’s Elephant’.

Date: Thursday 10th March 2011
Time: 7.30pm
Tickets: £10.00 concessions £8.00 (group bookings welcome).
Box Office: 01303 223925 or www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

For more information on Chalkfoot or Queen Elizabeth’s Elephant www.chalkfoot.org.uk

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FOLKESTONE DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS SOCIETY

Thursday 25 November at 2.30pm – THE VIENNESE SECESSION: KLIMT, OTTO WAGNER, MAHLER & SCHOENBERG

In an illustrated lecture, flavoured with music, Elizabeth Gordon describes how a new spark of creativity was born in Vienna at the end of the 19^th century, with far reaching results.

MEETINGS are held at THE TOWER THEATRE, NORTH ROAD, SHORNCLIFFE. Visitors are welcome at £5. Info: e-mail folkestone@nadfaskentarea.org.uk or telephone 01303 239530 or visit our website: www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk

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60/70’s Music night

Why not look out your treasured fashion items and wear them to this fabulous concert. relive all the old memories, in comfort at the Tower theatre.

The Vintage Corporation treat the music of their heroes with the respect that is due to musical genius. They don’t merely learn a song, they study and perfect it and ultimately play it brilliantly. With a total emphasis on entertainment and an infectious dance play-list, they aim to get the audience foot tapping.

Saturday 16th October 2010 - Doors open at 7.30pm - Tickets £8.00/£7.00 concessions

Box office 01303 223925 or book on-line at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

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FRANKENSTEIN

by Tim Kelly adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel

The play opens on Victor (a young scientist) and Elizabeth’s wedding night. Previously Victor has created a “Creature” out of bits and pieces of the dead. The creature tracks Victor to his sanctuary to demand a bride to share in its loneliness. Against his better judgment, Victor agrees and soon the household is invaded by murder, despair and terror! HOWEVER there is enough macabre humour to relieve the mounting tension.

This play is suitable for all ages and will delight and tingle all members of the family. Newcomer Andrew Turner having recently completed makeup and wig training will be designing and building the prosthetics for the monster. He says, “I am really looking forward to this production and my first opportunity to work with the Youth Group. They really are a talented team.” Matt Cloake one of two the directors says “Everybody knows the Frankenstein story but we hope we can bring something new to our production. I am very proud of the cast and crew. We are having a great time preparing the period costumes and the makeup. It will be spine chillingly fantastic”.

The production runs from Thursday 7^th October to Saturday 9^th October 2010 at 7.30pm nightly at the Tower Theatre. Tickets are £8.00 with concessions at £7.00 there is also a further discount for group bookings.

Box Office number is 01303 223925

or book on line at www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

For more information contact Alastair Rivers on 07746880704

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You Decide Grant Voting Day

Many of you attended last year’s event hosted at the Tower Theatre, when we were lucky to win a grant of £1000 towards the hearing system. As we now have the money, we are hoping to have this system installed later this year. We have been asked by local County Councillor Tim Prater to hold the event again this year. This time we shall be seeking funds to complete the smoke and heat detection system. To secure a grant FHODS needs as many members and others to vote for our scheme in preference to the requests for grants made by others. Last year a good number of members made it and it is hoped that as many or more will make it this time. Do not think that you can sit back and let somebody else do it, make the effort and come and vote. There is free tea and biscuits if you need further enticement.

11th September 1.00pm at the Tower theatre

One Act Play Festival

This wonderful event returns to the Tower Theatre again this year with a spectacular series of plays as follows.

Wednesday 15th September 7.30pm

Dymchurch Players             Situation Vacant by Ian Horby

FHODS                               The Flesh Game by Rae Shirley

Charing Players                  Between Mouthfuls by Alan Ackybourne

Saturday 18th September 7.30pm

Dymchurch Players             Red Hot in Amsterdam by Patricia Robinson

Woodchurch                       Darlings, You were Wonderful by Derek Lomas

Brabourne                           Betrayal by Bob Tucker

As last year this promises to be one of those events you should not miss, as all the productions are top notch

Tickets £9.00/£7.50 concessions

Railway Swing Band

RAFA Fund Raiser -limited number of tickets left

Wednesday 22nd September 2010, 7.30pm - Tickets £10.00

Kishor Gurung Classical Concert
A special concert by Kishor Gurung and others in aid of the Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund
Friday 24th September 2010, 6.30pm start to include parade by local British Legion
Tickets £20.00

Youth Section Production
FRANKENSTEIN
by Tim Kelly adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel

The play opens on Victor (a young scientist) and Elizabeth’s wedding night. Previously Victor has created a “Creature” out of bits and pieces of the dead. The creature tracks Victor to his sanctuary to demand a bride to share in its loneliness. Against his better judgement, Victor agrees and soon the household is invaded by murder, despair and terror! HOWEVER there is enough macabre humour to relieve the mounting tension.
7th, 8th and 9th Oct 2010

The Box Office is open from 1.00pm to 5.00pm Monday to Friday for visitors or by telephoning 01303 223925 or book online at: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

forthcoming events at The Tower Theatre

Friday Night Forever

Musical presented by 4th wall productions

The premiere of a new musical in aid of the Macmillan Cancer Support

Wednesday 8th, Thursday 9th and Friday 10th  September 2010 7.30pm

Tickets £7.50 and £6.50  concessions

You Decide Grant Voting Day

Many of you attended last year’s event hosted at the Tower Theatre, when we were lucky to win a grant of £1000 towards the hearing system. As we now have the money, we are hoping to have this system installed later this year.

We have been asked by local County Councillor Tim Prater to hold the event again this year. This time we shall be seeking funds for outside lighting and signage. To secure a grant FHODS needs as many members and others to vote for our scheme in preference to the requests for grants made by others. Last year a good number of members made it and it is hoped that as many or more will make it this time. Do not think that you can sit back and let somebody else do it, make the effort and come and vote. There is free tea and biscuits if you need further enticement.

11th September 1.00pm at the Tower theatre

One Act Play Festival

This wonderful event returns to the Tower Theatre again this year with a spectacular series of plays as follows.

Wednesday 15th September 7.30pm

Dymchurch Players             Situation Vacant by Ian Horby

FHODS                                 The Flesh Game by Rae Shirley

Charing Players                   Between Mouthfuls by Alan Ackybourne

Saturday 18th September 7.30pm

Dymchurch Players             Red Hot in Amsterdam by Patricia Robinson

Woodchurch                         Darlings, You were Wonderful by Derek Lomas

Brabourne                             Betrayal by Bob Tucker

As last year this promises to be one of those events you should not miss, as all the productions are top notch

Tickets £9.00/£7.50 concessions

Kishor Gurung Classical Concert

A special concert by Kishor Gurung and others in aid of the Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund

Friday 24th September 2010, 6.30pm start to include parade by local British Legion

Tickets £20.00

Youth Section Production

FRANKENSTEIN

by Tim Kelly adapted from Mary Shelley’s novel

The play opens on Victor (a young scientist) and Elizabeth’s wedding night. Previously Victor has created a “Creature” out of bits and pieces of the dead. The creature tracks Victor to his sanctuary to demand a bride to share in its loneliness. Against his better judgment, Victor agrees and soon the household is invaded by murder, despair and terror! HOWEVER there is enough macabre humour to relieve the mounting tension.

7th, 8th and 9th Oct 2010

Peter Heselden
The Tower Theatre
North Road
Folkestone
Kent
CT20 3HL
Mob 07711710952

www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk