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Dane John Gardens
20-22 Sep
Canterbury’s Cooking
A Festival of Food and Drink
There's more food, drink and entertainment offerings coming to Dane John Gardens this September, as we celebrate a second year in Canterbury with a feast of food focused family fun. Kitchen theatre, children's entertainment, workshops, live music, street foods, liberal libation and competitions together with an eclectic food and craft market featuring local, national and international stalls.
Canterbury is cooking with good food and top quality entertainment all within the convivial setting of Dane John Gardens. Come and join us to enjoy the last of the summer wine as this great gathering delivers some serious foodie fun.
Look out for more information, updates and details on our Town-Live comedy evening, as the event approaches.
Canterbury’s Cooking is a free to enter event with plenty of free activities for all ages.
Opening Times (tbc):
Friday: 12pm – 6pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 5pm
Check back for details of our Town-Live comedy evenings
Status
Traders/Acts - Book your place
For trader/act registration and event information please visit:
Market Square Group
Visitor Info
With its Cathedral, vibrant High Street, historical points of interest, including St Augustines Abbey and the Roman Museum, fantastic gardens including the walled location for our event in Dane John Gardens, ancient buildings (don’t miss the crooked house), river cruises, Marlow Theatre and more, there is a wealth of places waiting to be discovered in Canterbury.
Downloads
Download the A format poster and/or A5 Flyer neared the event date.
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Location & Parking
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Dane John Gardens
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 2QX
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Mat Wills – MC
Biography/Info
Mat Wills – a short engaging mini man, who puts audiences at ease with his deft crowd and cheeky East End vibe.
“He’s got “Impressive quick thinking”.” NOTTS COMEDY REVEIW
Stella Graham
Biography/Info
Stella Graham – Shameless, charmingly aggressive and unladylike. Stella is a slick, sharp and polished comedian, balancing warmth and charm that have audiences queuing up to meet her after the show.
“Fun and original… everything a good comedian should be, self-assured, likeable and, crucially, funny”. We say…… Enjoy!! BROADWAY BABY
Russell Arathoon
Biography/Info
Russell Arathoon – explodes onto the stage delivering a rollercoaster of high energy, one liners, double entendrés with his hilarious everyday observations.
Finalist for Edinburgh Fringe’s ‘So you think I’m Funny’, Russell won both Hastings ‘New Comedian of the Year’ award’, and King Gong at London’s Comedy Store. Do not miss this!!!
Michael Hackett – Headline Act
Biography
Nicole Halsey
Biography
Graduate in COMEDY with a 1st from Kent University is a new comedy force to be reckoned with…… and she’s on the look-out! Nicole quickly became part of the brilliant comedy collective ‘Fools Folly’ honing her skills in ‘heckle management’ from the female perspective. With her razor-sharp wit, and stylish delivery, heckle at your peril, Nicole is coming for you!
Headliner: Lovdev Barpaga
Biography/Info
The 2017 UK Pun Champion, has the kind of effortless and gentle likeability that is completely unique in the comedy world. Entire crowds seem to fall in love with him from the start and as much of his incredible humour as for his undeniable charm.
Often laughing as much as his audience, here’s a man in love with his job and it shows. You can’t help but laugh along with him: The ultimate feel good comic.
“The 21st Century Asian Ken Goodwin” – STEVE BENNETT
“One of the most brilliant daft comics you will ever see” – JOE LYCETT
Totally hilarious…effortlessly funny” – JO ENRIGHT
Caroline Mabey
Biography
Caroline Mabey is part ‘best mate you shouldn’t have gone on holiday with’ and part ‘drunk school-run mum who’s been dragged backwards through a box of crunchy surrealism’.
“A mischievous, kooky talent” TIMEOUT
Justin Panks – Headline Act
Biography
Andrew Mensah
Biography/Info
Also known as host of BT Sport’s hit show ‘What I Wore’ where he interviews footballer’s based on their lives and careers. Andrews relatable comedy style and ability to speak on life experience in an unapologetic manner has established him as one of the most exciting emerging comedians on the circuit today. Most excitingly – Andrew has recently provided tour support for the great Ricky Gervais
Tiziano La Bella
Biography/Info
Tiziano La Bella discusses his Catholic childhood, the incoherence of the Italian fascists and his challenges as an immigrant in the UK. Tiziano loves to touch the nerves of the audience, in order to get them involved to generate a reaction. He offers his surreal point of view to his audience who get the chance to laugh with him – or to beat him up right after show!
