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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]