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How award-winnning Secret Garden
was restored to its former glory.
ENJOY an afternoon of popular light
classics for a good cause this weekend.
On Sunday, Thanet Light Orchestra
will be raising money for Pilgrim's
Hospice by giving a concert for Sarah
Thorne Theatre Club at the Memorial
Theatre in Hilderstone, Broadstairs, at
3pm. Tickets cost �6/�3. To book, call the
box office on 0845 262 6263 or email
info@sarahthorne-theatreclub.co.uk.
Orchestra keep it light
to boost hospice funds
MEN are being sought to take part in
Ramsgate Operatic Society's next pro-
duction, The Pirates of Penzance.
The show will be staged from May 11-
15 and rehearsals take place on
Thursdays initially, with Tuesdays
added nearer the production date.
The group is seeking all ages and vocal
ranges, so phone Sam Grant on 01843
226603 to find out more.
Pirates invited to step
aboard for new show
AFTER a 12-year absence, Scandal are
back to rock the local music circuit.
The four-piece band will be keeping
some of their set from the 90s, which fea-
tured hits by Nirvana and Pearl Jam,
along with original material. Find out
more at www.scandal.moonfruit.com.
Scandal are at the Britannia Inn in
Fort Hill, Margate, on Saturday. Phone
the pub on 01843 223269.
Scandal are back with
all their old favourites
with
JANE CONNOLLY
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THE power and passion of
Tennessee Williams's finest
writing comes to a Thanet
stage for one night only this
week.
A Streetcar Named Desire
explores themes of love and
betrayal, yet the many-lay-
ered play is far more complex
and seems to defy definition.
The Pulitzer Prize-winning
play is given new life in this
amateur production,directed
by Corinne Heady.
For more than 60 years,
Williams's play has fascinat-
ed audiences with its inter-
play between two wildly con-
trasting characters � fading
Southern belle Blanche
DuBois and her violent,
brutish brother-in-law Stan-
ley Kowlski.
Driven out of her planta-
tion home and desperate to
maintain some facade of gen-
tility, Blanche is forced to
seek refuge with her sister
and her dominant husband
Stanley in their apartment.
But the pair are on a colli-
sion course as Stanley begins
to discover more about
Blanche's past.
The performance starts at
7.30pm and tickets cost
�8/�7. To book, call the box
office on 0845 130 1786 or
01227 787787.
A STREETCAR NAMED
DESIRE
Thursday, February 4
Theatre Royal Margate
GET ready to rock when
three fantastic bands appear
on the same bill at the
Westcoast this week.
With their fresh alterna-
tive rock sound, MirrorKicks
are looking set to break out
this year so rock fans should
not miss this chance to see
them play live.
They visit Thanet as part
of a short tour to promote
their new single, Anything,
and already the London-
based band is making a big
noise on the music scene.
Combined with their capti-
vating stage presence, their
music is sure to take
MirrorKicks into the big
time soon.
The audience will be jump-
ing as soon as the opening
act gets going, as Challenge
the Chess Club have a knack
of getting crowds on their
feet with their energetic per-
formances. The line-up will
be changing after this gig, so
fans of the local rock-
screamo band have another
good reason to see the show.
Main support will be pro-
vided by local heroes Tortilla
Army, who have won a
strong following for their
quality rock sound. Doors
open at 7.30pm and admis-
sion costs �3. The show is for
over-14s only.
MIRRORKICKS
Friday, February 5
The Westcoast, Margate
JASON BYRNE
Tuesday, February 9
Gulbenkian Theatre, Canterbury
WITH his high energy and whip-smart wit,
Jason Byrne is a good bet for anyone wanting
a good laugh.
The relentlessly funny comedian has sold
more tickets than any other comic at the
Edinburgh Fringe Festival and blows critics
away with his ridiculous humour. Blending
comic mishaps, anecdotes and his Irish buf-
foonery, Byrne is a real treat for comedy fans.
After initially studying accountancy, Byrne
worked as a lighting rigger for several years
before becoming disillusioned with the work.
When he discovered how much money he
could earn for a short set, he made the leap
from backstage to spotlight, unwittingly
releasing an explosive comic talent.
As well as recording his own radio show for
BBC Radio 2 and appearing on Live at the
Apollo, the award-winning comedian also
acts and appeared as a football referee in the
classic Irish sitcom, Father Ted.
The show, which is suitable for over-16s,
starts at 7.45pm and tickets cost
�16.50/�14.50. Call the box office on 01227
769075 or visit the website at www.gul-
benkiantheatre.co.uk.
KICK up your heels and enjoy an after-
noon of toe-tapping music from The
Fling.
With infectious fiddle and vibrant
vocals, this act also get the party started
with mandolin, guitar and banjo. Catch
them live at The Tartar Frigate in
Harbour Street, Broadstairs, on Friday.
For more information about the venue,
phone the pub on 01843 862013.
Get down to the pub
if you feel like a fling
To advertise in
this section
01303 817150
Box Office: 0845 130 1786 / 01227 787787
www.theatreroyalmargate.com
Charles Ross
One Man Lord of the Rings
6th
February 7.30pm
Cinderella - The Police Panto
11th
- 13th
February 1.30 & 7.30pm
The Cheeky Guide to Love
14th
February 7.30pm
Valentines Sketch Show - Comedy
A Streetcar Named Desire
4th
February 7.30pm
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