Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Arts centre with exhibitions and events.
69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
A free weekly Scrabble meet-up at kollectiv for players of all experience levels. Drop in for a friendly, chatty session, meet new people, and play from 10:00 to 13:00. Coffee and cake are available from the bar.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Vlatka Horvat’s exhibition 'Which Stops You Going Further' runs at kollectiv from 12 to 27 September. The exhibition considers the idea of edges through material, psychological, political and social themes. It is the third exhibition in the 'Juha' season, curated by Sammi Gale.
kollectiv Folkestone, 69 The Old High St, Folkestone, CT20 1NR
Weekly writing workshop at kollectiv Folkestone for new and returning writers. The group is small, friendly and welcoming, with space for all voices. New writers are welcome each week. Tickets are £5.
Kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Free pop-up clothes swap at Kollectiv on Old High Street, Folkestone. Bring clothes to swap or browse and take items. The event runs from 23 to 27 September, open Wednesday to Friday 10:00-17:00, Saturday 10:30-17:00, and Sunday 10:30-16:30. Donations are invited to help cover costs.
69 The Old High St / Folkestone / CT20 1NR
A free weekly craft group at Kollectiv for knitting, crochet and other yarn-based projects. Beginners and experienced crafters are welcome, and the session is described as inclusive for all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Bring your own project or come to learn, share tips and patterns, and spend a relaxed couple of hours crafting and chatting. Drinks and pastries are available to buy from the bar.
69 The Old High St / Folkestone / CT20 1NR
Free Sunday discussion group about Shakespeare’s Titus Andronicus at kollectiv Folkestone. Participants explore the play at their own pace, discuss its themes and context, compare adaptations, and share responses in an informal, supportive setting.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A theatre double bill at kollectiv featuring T T Mann and H Perry. ‘Alfie’s Dead Isn’t He?’ is a comedy about grief, while ‘LEFTIES’ is a fantasy dramedy about Dan and Millie facing persecution after absurd government legislation. Includes adult language and themes of sex and violence. Suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15, with £10 concessions.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Catherine Hawkes performs a dramatised selection of writings, letters and poems by Stevie Smith. This theatre piece explores the work of the poet and is suitable for ages 18+. Tickets are £12, with £10 concessions.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Jody Kamali performs a one-hour solo theatre show about his father’s sudden death, family secrets and grief, mixing thoughtful storytelling with comedy. Suitable for ages 16+. Tickets are £12, with £10 concessions.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Jeanette Rourke performs a solo theatre piece exploring the brutality and brilliance of life since 1965 through real and imagined characters. The show includes humour, rage, tenderness, absurdity, and themes around life and death. Trigger warnings note emotional themes and strong language. Tickets are £10 and the event is marked suitable for ages 16/18+.
69 The Old High St / Folkestone / CT20 1NR
Monthly graphic novel book club at kollectiv Folkestone with discussion, optional doodling, and a hot or cold drink. Curated by local illustrators and comics writers Navied Mahdavian and Ben Gore. Upcoming sessions are: 13 August on Making Comics by Lynda Barry; 17 September on Acting Class by Nick Drnaso; 15 October on Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann; 19 November on Red Son by Mark Millar; 17 December on Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? / Talking to My Father’s Ghost by Roz Chast and Alex Krokus; 14 January on Black Hole by Charles Burns; 18 February on Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloeckner; and 18 March on Watchmen by Alan Moore. Entry is £5. Ages 13+. Books are available from Lighthouse Comics with a 20% discount.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
Illustrator and author Aaron Blecha leads a Halloween-themed drawing workshop for children at Folkestone Illustration Festival. Participants will learn how to create their own monster characters. Tickets are £10. Suitable for ages 7 to 12, and children under 12 must be supervised, though only the child needs a booked place.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A showcase event following the Folkestone’s a Drag beginner workshop series hosted by Hugh Mann.
kollectiv, 69 The Old High Street, Folkestone
A free evening interview at kollectiv with Goran from House of Afsana in conversation with the curator and artists behind the exhibition 'well out of CONtext'. The discussion will explore experimental writing, wordless writing, conceptual art processes and creative letting go. Doors open at 19:00 and the event starts at 19:30.