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WATCH: The organiser of MEDWAY FRINGE at the Auravine

This year it's the very first Medway Fringe! It started with a spark: a vision pitched by Spotlites Theatre director Kieron Riddell. He asked a simple question: What if Medway had a stage for its own? The response was immediate and overwhelming. In the blink of an eye, over 25 key Medway stakeholders rallied behind the idea, united by a shared belief that our region is a powerhouse of untapped potential. Kieron […]

today8 July 2026

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“Twins”: Chris and Matthew Ali on GlitterBeam

Comedy fans in Medway are in for something a little different as identical twins Chris and Matthew Ali take to the stage with their stand-up show TWINS, part of this year’s Medway Fringe Festival. The brothers joined Polly in the GlitterBeam studio to chat about the show, their journey into stand-up comedy and what audiences can expect from a performance built around one simple idea: two people who may look […]

today6 July 2026

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WATCH: Headcorn Art Show Returns This September

Art lovers from across Kent are invited to Headcorn Village Hall this September as the Headcorn Art Show returns for another weekend celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and local talent. Taking place on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September 2026, the popular annual event will once again showcase the work of more than 100 artists and makers, offering visitors the opportunity to discover original paintings, ceramics, sculpture, glass, textiles, jewellery, photography, printmaking […]

today6 July 2026

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Twin Brothers, Two Perspectives, One Comedy Show: TWINS Comes to Chatham

A new comedy show arriving in Chatham this July is built around a simple idea with an unusual twist. Identical twin brothers Chris Ali and Matthew Ali are taking to the stage together for the first time in a stand-up comedy split bill that explores just how different two people can be, even when they share the same face. The show, titled TWINS, brings together comedians who began their stand-up […]

today2 July 2026

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Karaoke: How It Became a Global Phenomenon

Walk into a pub in Britain on a Friday night, a beach bar in Spain, a private room in Tokyo or a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic, and there’s a good chance someone will be singing into a microphone while friends cheer them on. Some performances are polished enough to rival professional concerts, while others are gloriously off-key, but that has never really been the point. Karaoke has become one […]

today2 July 2026

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