What's On
The Victory Marquee (previously The 'V' Marquee)
Once again The War and Peace Revival entertainments team is proud to bring you a feast of frolics and fun, a mass of music and mirth, a cartload of comedy, a barrel of burlesque and a double dose of dance served up every day in the Victory Marquee with a bit of sauce from our cheeky compere, Viv The Spiv!
In addition to our regular programme, there will be some surprise appearances by special guests, including well known cast members from the popular television series 'Allo 'Allo! and on Saturday at 2pm, the famed Military Wives Choir from Shorncliffe. Click here to see our new Victory Marquee page.
The Vintage Marquee (previously Dance Hall Days Marquee)
New for 2014, The Vintage Marquee is located near the Victory Marquee and brings together all of our Vintage related activities and entertainment in one venue. Music, dance lessons, fashion shows, hair and make-up demonstrations, style advice, pin-up photography and lots more every afternoon!
Hosted by popular actress and burlesque performer Miss Maybe, the daily programme also includes our popular free make-over and best-dressed competitions.
Free evening entertainment is only available for wristband holders – so don't miss out on the fabulous atmosphere as the sun goes down. Public camping is available so you can stay on site and make the most of this five-day spectacular! Entry forms available here.
Evening entertainment for those staying onsite overnight (free for wristbands holders) includes:
Wednesday 8pm to midnight ~ "That's Show Business"
Thursday 8pm to midnight ~ "The Vintage Showcase"
Friday 7.30-10.30pm ~ "Keep The Home Fires Burning"
Friday 10.30pm to midnight ~ "Buttons, Bows, Bodices, Bloomers and Bottoms" (over 16s only)
Saturday 8pm to 11pm ~ "Keep The Home Fires Burning"
Saturday 11pm to 12.30am ~ "Buttons, Bows, Bodices, Bloomers and Bottoms"
(over 16s only)
Click here for a PDF version of evening entertainment in the Victory Marquee, Vintage Marquee and Ginger's Bar
See our Catering and Bars page for places to eat.
Ginger's Bar and Marquee
Continuing for 2014 is "Ginger's" Bar and Marquee. Always popular with re-enactors at War and Peace , this provides the usual mix of live tribute bands and popular DJ music to keep the excitement going long into the night.
Wednesday 16th July 2014 - Burst
Burst are a five piece band formed way back in 1989 that deliver an infectious blend of live music spanning the decades, a library of greatest hits that all will know and in a dynamic manner that will keep you off your seats all night long. www.burstband.co.uk
Thursday 17th July 2014 - M'larki
M'larki are a fun dynamic Party band, Wedding band, Function Band in Kent who provide superb entertainment for Weddings, Parties, Corporate Events, Masonic Ladies Nights or any Special Occasion. Featuring talented professional musicians, outstanding male & female vocals plus excellent sound & lighting, M'larki will have your guests dancing all night to classic covers from the last five decades. www.m-larki.co.uk
Friday 18th July 2014 - The Kingsdown Band
The Kingsdown Band are a 12 piece band consisting of: A 3 piece Brass section (2 Saxes & Trumpet), Keyboards, Guitars, Bass & Drums, and Four Female Vocalists. In addition, we have our own sound and lighting engineers, and this ensures that you hear and see, the best possible performance.
We play a wide range of music from the 60's to the present day, and everyone in the audience will hear something that they can enjoy. www.thekingsdownband.co.uk
Saturday 19th July 2014 - The New Notes
A six piece band from the south east specialising in live music for events
parties functions and weddings. All individual members have entertained thousands of people over the years which has gained them a wealth of experience.
The bands unique sound and arrangements provide a high level of entertainment
covering a wide range of musical styles and genres. www.facebook.com/newnotesband?fref=ts
All convoys assemble in the Main Arena at 18.30pm for 19.00pm departure. The 10 mile route goes through Hythe, along the seafront to Seabrook then back past Hythe to the Racecourse. Rubber tracks Iike half tracks and simiters can take part if road legal but tanks cannot partake due to the route. Click here to see the route map.
Wednesday 16th July – Monty’s Pride - All types of WWII British and Commonwealth Vehicles
Thursday 17th July – Dannatt’s Convoy - All types of Post War Vehicles
Friday 18th July – Patton’s Parade - All types of WWII American Vehicles
Saturday 19th July – Reo Thunder - All types of Reos Welcome
Book Signings
Book signings and the opportunity to have conversations with authors have long been a feature of War and Peace and it is no different for 2014's show. You can find them in our Victory Marquee. Click here to see which authors are coming. We have broadened the ran
ge of authors and titles available but ensured they are relevant to our hobby and interest. If you have any ideas or suggestions for authors for us to approach for 2014/5, please email [email protected]. We hired Bill Fowler (formerly of Chatham Dockyard) in 2013 to manage our authors involvement - he will also be working with the veterans and be responsible for Armed Forces Liaison for 2014.
Displays
Look out for tanks, artillery, armoured and amphibious vehicles, cars, Jeeps, bicycles and motorbikes, emergency and commercial vehicles - and lots more.
Living History scenes will provide a unique picture of life in conflict with depictions from WW1 to the present - see t
he British living in trenches, GIs in Vietnam, Russians relaxing with an accordion after a hard day in battle, or Germans plotting their next moves! At all times our re-enactors will adhere to a strict moral code in their displays.
For the modellers, an extensive display of some top class models 