Featuring bestselling thrillers, heartwarming romances, historical intrigues and even inspiration for the kids, here are our top picks for Maidstone LitFest 2025!

Rosanna Heverin West reviews the Marlowe Theatre's first original production, The Party Girls - the story of the ever fascinating Mitford sisters.

Produced by Belgian-based theatre company Historalia Productions and set against the backdrop of Hever Castle, Anne Boleyn: The Musical is a visually dazzling and cleverly written adaptation of Anne Boleyn’s life.

With the fifth Tunbridge Wells Fringe Festival just around the corner, we chat to founder Debbie King about the event's success and what we expect from this year's programme.