Kentwell's Glenn Miller 1940s Night
This will be the 12th year in succcession that we have held such a night and this year we welcome back the Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra for a third visit.
It promises to be another evening of pure nostalgia as once again the strains of Glenn Miller's unique sound fill the air. Join the throng to Jitterbug on the Courtyard. Or just relax on the lawns in Kentwell's magical romantic setting to enjoy the music and the occasion while you picnic.
1940s Dress
If you want to dress up in appropriate 1940s gear (civilian or military but Allied uniforms and costumes only, please), you will not feel out of place among many doing likewise. If you don't feel like dressing up, don't worry you won't be alone.
Dance Demonstration & Instruction
Expert Dancers will demonstrate Jive and Jitterbug dancing and give instruction for novices or those wishing to improve their technique both before the Band starts from about 7.00pm and again during the interval.
Glenn Miller
Glenn Miller was born in 1904. By the time of WWII his band was hugely successful in the US. After America joined the War, he too old to be drafted instead enlisted his band. During the relatively short time his band was in Europe his sound came to embody the whole spirit of WWII.
Nowadays, his music more than ever seems to epitomise those wartime years. Yet it still sounds as fresh and lively today as when first performed. So many of his melodies and arrangements are classics that it is hard to think of a bandleader whose music is more instantly recognizable.
The Glenn Miller Tribute Orchestra
The Band presents itself as an American Airforce Band in full GI Airforce Uniform with its conductor, Paul Barry, introducing the numbers and gossiping also about Glenn's life and music.
The Band pride themselves in their Glenn Miller Concerts as playing almost exclusively Glenn Miller music
Timings
Gates will open at 6.30pm. Dance instruction/demonstration will starts at 7.00pm. The Band will start to play at 8.00pm. The Concert will end at about 10.30pm.
Dancing
You may dance on the Courtyard at Kentwell in front of the raised Stage. You won't obstruct the view of those picnicking on the Front Lawns.
Weather
The performance will continue whatever the weather so bring suitable clothing for the likely conditions.
Catering
Picnicking
You may picnic on the Lawns while you watch and bring tables & chairs and any other paraphernalia that you can carry. After dark House & Gardens will be floodlit.
Picnic Table Hire
Kentwell has small 4, larger 4, 6 & 8 seater Picnic Tables with integral seats available for hire. These must be pre-booked.
Tents
Kentwell has a number of tents (small 8' x 4', 10' round, large 20' x 12' and larger Party Tents) which may be hired. Any tents hired will be erected at the rear or at the side so as not to obstruct the viewing of others. To hire a tent please call the Kentwell Estate Office.
Kentwell Catering
There will be a Alcohol - beer and wine - and Refreshments serving Grills & Snacks and Hot drinks. Or you may order in advance a Kentwell Picnic-in-a-Basket to eat on the Lawn. These are generous individual meals.
Tickets
On the night prices
| Ticket Prices | Price |
| Adult | £25.00 |
| Child | £20.00 |
| Other Prices | |
| Picnic in a Basket | £16.00 |
| Small 4 Picnic Table | £8.50 |
| Large 4 Picnic Table | £11.00 |
| Picnic Table for 6 | £16.00 |
| Picnic Table for 8 | £19.00 |
| Small Tent | £75.00 |
| 10ft round Tent | £120.00 |
| Large Tent | £150.00 |
| Party Tent | £200.00 |
Book online(see below)
Or by telephone to enjoy discount prices. When you go on-line you'll see what the current prices are. These may vary from day to day.
Further there are group discounts for parties of 15 or more. For details call the Estate Office on 01787 310207
Details
| Time |
Gates Open at 6.30pm, Jive Demo from 7.00pm, Concert starts at 8.00pm
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| Where |
Courtyard
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| Date |
Saturday, 6 August 2011
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| Children Tickets |
Children aged 5-15, under 5's are free.
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