ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE TOWER THEATRE
FOLKESTONE
MAD ABOUT MUSICALS ? THE ALL TIME FAVOURITE JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT OPENS THIS JUNE , FOLLOWED BY THE DELICIOUSLY DARK SWEENEY TODD – THE DEMON BARBER OF FLEET STREET IN SEPTEMBER . ALSO IN BREAKING NEWS – EUROVISION LEGEND MIKE NOLAN TAKES TO THE STAGE AGAIN THIS CHRISTMAS , FOR OUR FABULOUS ANNUAL PANTO SLEEPING BEAUTY !
MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND
MIKE NOLAN
JUAN CARLOS AVECILLA
Our 2023 programme is shaping up to be our biggest yet , with comedy , jazz , musicals , flamenco , gigs and family shows all on the bill !
We are welcoming back some familiar faces , but have also added a couple of regular new events we ’ re really excited about including Discobility , which we run in conjunction with the fabulous Havin ’ It , and Mrs H and the Sing-along Band .
Discobility is a new event for adults in the community with learning disabilities / additional needs to have fun , dance , and meet others ! We are offering a safe space with plenty of parking , disabled access , accessible toilet and great tunes for adults ( 18 + due to bar being open ) and their carer / parent / family member ( ticket holders to be accompanied throughout the evening ). Thursday 20 July , Thursday 14 September and Thursday 2 November .
Mrs H and the Sing-along Band ’ s aim is to provide quality music for children that adults will love too . Bringing together elements of folk , soul , afro , latin , dub , comedy and theatre , this unique band presents the ‘ sing-along ’ with a new lease of life for all the family to join in with . Bring your voices , silly dances , a sprinkling of mischief and don ’ t hold back from joining in the fun ! Tuesday 13 June and Tuesday 4 July with more dates on sale soon !
To kick start the summer season , Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice ’ s family favourite Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat opens this June , with a special sing-along performance on Sunday 2 July ( lyrics provided ). Friday 30 June - Sunday 2 July , and Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 July .
Bringing a taste of authentic Spanish culture is the fabulous Flamenco Express . This if their first visit to The Tower Theatre and you can expect raw , heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘ sizzling soloist ’ La Joaquina , guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo , the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola , and award-winning choreographer and dancer Juan Carlos Avecilla from Cadiz ¡ Ole ! Friday 13 October 7.30pm .
Music lovers are in for a treat when Rave On : The Ultimate 50 ’ s and 60 ’ s Experience returns this autumn , after sellout shows in 2021 and 2022 . You really won ' t want to miss this award-winning band ; a group comprised of stars from West End productions The Buddy Holly Story , Million Dollar Quartet , One Man , Two Guvnors and Dreamboats & Petticoats , will transport you back to the fabulous 50s and the swinging 60s in stunningly authentic style . Friday 20 October 7.30pm .
Please visit www . towertheatrefolkestone . co . uk for full details of all our forthcoming shows .
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