ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTS HOTLIST 2022 PUTTING KENT ON THE ARTS MAP
WITH SUCH BREATHTAKING SCENERY THAT TRAILS FROM COUNTRYSIDE TO COAST AND A DIVERSE HISTORY THAT HAS WELCOMED A MYRIAD OF UNIQUE VISITORS WHO HAVE STAMPED THEIR OWN ARTISTIC MARK ON THE COUNTY , IT COMES AS NO SURPRISE THAT KENT IS HOME TO AN IMMENSE PLETHORA OF VENUES , GALLERIES AND EVENTS THAT CELEBRATE THE VERY BEST OF THE ARTS . FROM MUSIC , ART AND LITERATURE TO DRAMA , FILM AND COMEDY , ALLOW YOUR IMAGINATION TO BE IGNITED AND DELVE INTO THE ENTHRALLING ARTS SCENE THAT CONTINUES TO GROW , EVOLVE AND INSPIRE .
Bursting at the borders with creatives , makers , performers , writers and more , Kent is a hotbed of creative talent ready to inspire , intrigue , delight and indulge . Read on to discover insideKENT ’ s top picks of things to make , see , do , watch , experience and more this Summer and beyond …
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THE STUDIOS
KENT ON STAGE – THEATRES AND PERFORMANCE CENTRES
1 . GlassBox Theatre , Gillingham Community arts venue with a focus on programming nationally touring small to mid-scale fringe and family performance . Based on campus at MidKent College , GlassBox also has a strong commitment to the local community as well as the future careers of MidKent College students and local artists . www . glassboxtheatre . com
2 . The Woodville Theatre , Gravesend Historic multi-purpose venue , offering a dynamic programme of theatre , live performances , community projects , gallery exhibitions , cinema and live broadcasts . Not to mention the added bonus of bars and bistro . This summer choose from a plethora of live screenings , cinema and performances that include Murder in a Heartbeat , Othello , A Night on Broadway , Peppa Pig ’ s Best Day Ever and Mania : The ABBA Tribute . www . woodville . co . uk
3 . The Gulbenkian Theatre , Canterbury The University of Kent ' s Arts Centre offering innovative , engaging and high quality arts activity for the public , staff and students . The Gulbenkian includes a cinema , café and theatre , they host brilliant touring companies , exhibitions and include public performances by university drama , music and television students . www . thegulbenkian . co . uk
4 . The Marlowe Theatre , Canterbury One of Kent ’ s biggest and most prominent theatres . Named after the iconic Canterbury playwright , The Marlowe is an astonishing venue which hosts some of the most popular and current theatre touring companies , musicians , shows , musicals and more . Also hosts more independent and smaller companies , as well as stand-up comedians and nights with celebrities , famous writers and more . Dreamgirls , Edinburgh Comedy Preview , Waitress and We Will Rock You are just a few of the performances set for this summer . www . marlowetheatre . com
5 . Astor Theatre , Deal Although located in the small , picturesque seaside town of Deal , The Astor Theatre boasts an array of brilliant plays and performances from both wellknown acts and wonderful local companies and artists . Enjoy an eclectic mix of music , literary events , art exhibitions and films as well as a range of classes and workshops that cater for all ages . This July , experience Frieda Cahlo - A Life in Art , The Importance of Being Earnest , The Cabinet of Doctor Caligari and dozens more . www . theastor . co . uk
6 . The Studios , Sevenoaks Thriving dance school in Sundridge , Sevenoaks providing quality training in fully equipped dance studios . From the tiniest dancers to adults , The Studios provide professional classes for all . www . hestudios-dance . co . uk
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