St George's Arts Centre

29/05/2026

🎭 The (almost) Complete History of Britain by The Pantaloons

📆 Thursday 30th July 2026

🕛 7pm

🌳 Fort Gardens, Gravesend

Mud, blood and stiff upper-lips! Join the critically-acclaimed Pantaloons Theatre Company on a breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show that tells the entire story of Britain in under 2 hours.

Have you ever wanted to see the life of Henry VIII told as a romantic comedy or the tale of the Spanish Armada reimagined as a light operetta? Probably not. But that won't stop The Pantaloons retelling great moments from the country's past in a variety of surprising genres! Featuring live music, audience interaction and wild historical inaccuracy.

"Laugh-out-loud funny... endless verve and utterly infectious joy." (Northwich Guardian)

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.

Book your tickets here: https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/the-pantaloons-present-the-almost-complete-history-of-britain/

29/05/2026

🎵 Live Music with
📆 Sunday 7th June
⏰ 1pm
🎨 St George's Arts Centre Café

Enjoy something tasty from Reeves Refreshments in the café whilst sitting back and relaxing to live music from The Ricotta Layer - ‘Tuneful Americana Trio playing originals’.

The band comprises, three seasoned musicians, Jeannie Clarke, Phil Curry and Mark Almond, all passionate about great song writing. Only the really great songs stripped to the very bone stand the test of time.

Free event – No need to book, just turn up!

Forming part of Festival

29/05/2026

🐘 Elephantastic Challenge Trail

An Elephantastic theatrical adventure like no other!

Set off on an interactive journey across Gravesend — a playful mix of site-specific theatre, large-scale puppetry, creative challenges, and surprising encounters.
Perfect for families and curious explorers of all ages, this immersive experience will lead you through unusual venues and hidden corners of the town. Along the way, expect hands-on activities, storytelling, quizzes, and plenty of chances to get involved.

Part treasure hunt, part theatre show, part creative workshop — all wrapped up in one unforgettable outdoor adventure. ✨

📅 Dates & Times:
Sat 30 May — 11 AM & 1 PM
Fri 5 June — 5:30 PM
Sun 7 June — 11 AM & 1 PM

🎟️ Tickets available on the website: https://graveshamfringe.org/events/the-elephantastic-challenge-trail/
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Check out the full programme for many free and low cost events.

29/05/2026

Tomorrow!

🎨 Got Something to Say? T Shirt Design Workshop - Gravesham Fringe Festival
📆 Saturday 30th May 2026
🕑 Drop-in Session: 2pm - 4pm
🎨 St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend

Make Your Statement: Design a Bold 80s Slogan T-shirt

Ever wanted to wear your words? Now’s your chance.

Join us for a drop-in design session where you’ll create your own powerful slogan t-shirt inspired by Katherine Hamnett—the Gravesend-born designer who literally changed fashion by putting activism onto fabric. Mark will be posted up in the Arts Centre from 2-4pm – drop in anytime.

We’ll help you mock up your ideas in a strong graphic style and then we’ll select our ten favourite designs to print up.

Fashion isn’t just about looking good—it’s about speaking up. Whether you’re 8 or 80, your words deserve to be heard. This session celebrates that spirit.

29/05/2026

🎭 NT Live Encore - The Pl***oy of the Western World

📆 Thursday 4th June 2026

⏰7pm

🎬 The Paul Greengrass Cinema, The Woodville

The Pl***oy of the Western World by John Millington Synge, directed by Caitríona McLaughlin

Nicola Coughlan (Bridgerton) joins Éanna Hardwicke (The Sixth Commandment) and Siobhán McSweeney (Derry Girls) in John Millington Synge’s riveting play of youth and self-discovery.

Pegeen Flaherty’s life is turned upside down when a young man walks into her pub claiming that he’s killed his father. Instead of being shunned, the killer becomes a local hero and begins to win hearts, that is until a second man unexpectedly arrives on the scene…

Filmed live on stage at the National Theatre, Caitríona McLaughlin directs this darkly funny tale full to the brim with secrets.

Age recommendation 12+ (TBC)

Run time 2hrs 30mins including interval

Book your tickets here: https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/nt-live-encore-the-playboy-of-the-western-world/

29/05/2026

🎨Collagraph Printing with Mona Whitton Art

📅Wednesday 24th June

⏰ 1.30pm & 5.30pm

🎨 St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend

Join us at the St George's Arts Centre for an exciting workshop with Mona Whitton.

This printing technique, developed in the 50's allows for the development of mixed media print blocks which, when used for printing, create rich textural outcomes.

You will spend the majority of the session creating your print block before then using it to print gift cards.

Suitable for ages 16+

Workshops must be booked in advance.

Book your place here: https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/collagraph-printing-with-mona-whitton/

29/05/2026

Tomorrow at the Fringe (Sat 30th May) Gravesham Fringe

📸 A Day in the Life: Photography Open Call
🕛 All Day
📍Across the Borough
🎫 Free

🎨Art on the Railings by Gravesend Art Group
🕛 10am - 3pm
📍St George's Church Gardens
🎫 Free entry

🎨Print Exhibition by the Victoria Printmakers
🕛 10am - 3pm (Print Purchases 11am - 2pm)
📍Munns, Gravesend
🎫 Free entry

🎨 Local Ceramics Exhibition: The Wonky Potter Studios
🕛 10am - 3pm
📍Munns, Gravesend
🎫 Free entry

🎨Exhibitions from North Kent Embroiderers , Elle Tennyson, Tess Carey, Harriet Hammond, Steve Knowles, and James Howard
🕛 10am - 4pm
📍St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend
🎫 Free entry

🎨Open Studios
🕛 11am - 4pm
📍Clubbs Yard, Northfleet
🎫 Free

🎨The Elephantastic Challenge Trail
🕛 11am & 1pm
📍Gravesend Town Centre
🎫 £3

📸 Teen Age Riot: A Story of Local Skateboarding Photographic exhibition and Skate market (on Sat 30th only)
🕛 11am - 4pm
📍Clubbs Yard Studio, Northfleet
🎫 Free Entry

🎨 Got Something to Say? T Shirt Design Workshop
🕛 2pm - 4pm
📍St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend

🎵 Hours of Live Music at Iron Pier! With Mark Johnson, Megan Wardroper and Nick Lawrence
🕛 4.30pm - 9.30pm
📍Iron Pier Brewery
🎫 No booking necessary – just turn up and enjoy. There will be donation QR codes and buckets

💃 Sizzle & Sway: Burlesque Showcase
🕛 7pm
📍House of Leyla
🎫 £4pp

Find out more, buy tickets and check out the full programme here: https://graveshamfringe.org/

29/05/2026

🌎 Artist Commission - Gravesham: My Home

📆 Deadline: Monday 15th June 2026

Artist Commission Brief: Gravesham: My Home

We invite artists and creatives to propose their ideas and work to create new exhibition titled, Gravesham: My Home, an ambitious, immersive showcase exploring the meaning of home within our borough and its diverse communities.

The exhibition should use the entire gallery space, transforming it into a rich, layered reflection of Gravesham. We are seeking proposals that are open in interpretation and bold in ex*****on.

You are invited to use any medium, including (but not limited to) installation, sculpture, mixed media, photography, painting).

At its heart, Gravesham: My Home is about connection; how people experience, define and shape the place they live. We encourage artists to explore themes such as identity, memory, heritage, change and community.

Find out more about the commission and how to submit your proposals here: https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/artist-commission-gravesham-my-home/

29/05/2026

👕🎨 Got Something to Say? T Shirt Design Workshop

Make Your Statement: Design a Bold 80s Slogan T-shirt

Ever wanted to wear your words? Now’s your chance.

Join us for a drop-in design session where you’ll create your own powerful slogan t-shirt inspired by Katherine Hamnett - the Gravesend-born designer who literally changed fashion by putting activism onto fabric. Mark will be posted up in the Arts Centre from 2-4pm – drop in anytime.

We’ll help you mock up your ideas in a strong graphic style and then we’ll select our ten favourite designs to print up. 🎨

Fashion isn’t just about looking good - it’s about speaking up. Whether you’re 8 or 80, your words deserve to be heard. This session celebrates that spirit. 📣

📆 30th May
⏰ 2 - 4pm (drop-in anytime)
🎟 free

Find out more here 👉 https://graveshamfringe.org/events/got-something-to-say-t-shirt-design-workshop/

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Explore this and much more: graveshamfringe.org
Check out the full programme for many free and low cost events.

29/05/2026

28/05/2026

🎭 I Wish I Had Your Hands Here to Hold - A Gravesham Fringe Event

📆 Saturday 6th June

⏰6pm

🎨 St George's Arts Centre, Gravesend

A solo play

Written, directed, and performed by Nazanin Goudarzi

An intimate journey through the landscape of exile, memory, and the crushing weight of departure.

Moving between a solitary presence on stage and grainy projections of life in Tehran, one woman wrestles with the heart-breaking reality of migration and the devastating cost of leaving home behind.

Followed by a Q&A with the creator, Nazanin Goudarzi.

A Gravesham Fringe Festival production.

Tickets are £3pp from the Woodville Box office: https://www.woodville.co.uk/events/i-wish-i-had-your-hands-here-to-hold-a-gravesham-fringe-event/

Warning: Although there is no age restriction for this show, please note that some might find the content upsetting.