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Brace yourself sci-fi fans – there’s a chance to meet some stars of cult classics this weekend, including the Dark Lord and a Time Lord. By Angela Cole

They’ve played some weird and wonderful characters over the years but this weekend they’ll be stepping out from behind the masks to meet fans. Sci-fi fans are in for a treat as the Medway Comic and Screen Festival celebrates comics and all things big and small screen at Medway Park on Saturday, April 1.

Visitors can meet some famous names and faces from the comic and screen world. There will be photo shoots, autograph sessions and stalls full of memorabilia, as well as the chance to meet comic creators and try retro gaming.

There’s also wrestling on offer, as competitors bid to be crowned the first MCSF wrestling tournament champion. Star Wars fans will be able to meet some big names including Dave Prowse, who played Darth Vader, Jeremy Bulloch who was Boba Fett, Paul Blake, who played Greedo, and Tim Rose, who was Admiral Ackbar.

Game of Thrones will be represented with Ian Gilder and Ian Hanmore, while Doctor Who will be well remembered with Eighties Doctor Colin Baker and Dan Starkey, who was in the BBC show in 2005. Chad Rook, whose credits include The Flash, Timeless, I Zombie, and Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes, will also be there. Fans will be able to meet the stars and in some cases get a sci-fi selfie.

Events are subject to change and last-minute cancellation.