ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
THE ARTS HOTLIST 2025
CHURCHILL THEATRE
KENT ON STAGE – MUSIC, THEATRES & PERFORMANCE
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23. The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury A praised entertainment venue that welcomes some of the most popular and current theatre touring companies, musicians, shows and musicals to its iconic stage. Also gathering independents such as stand-up comedians, nights with celebrities and esteemed creator talks, The Marlowe’ s diverse programme is certain to excite. marlowetheatre. com marlowetheatre
24. The Malthouse Theatre, Canterbury The King’ s School’ s centre of drama with an audience capacity of 384, The Malthouse Theatre offers a showstopping lineup of professional shows throughout the year. With an orchestra pit, dance and drama studios, flexible teaching spaces and a stunning exhibition space in the foyer. malthousetheatre. co. uk themalthousetheatre
25. Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone Boasting delightful views across the English Channel and known as‘ Kent’ s Premier Entertainment Venue’, Leas Cliff Hall has played host to some of the best music acts in history since its establishment in 1927. This summer, catch the likes of Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra, Discos For Grown Ups and A Country Night in Nashville. leascliffhall. co. uk realleascliff
26. The Sinden, Tenterden Set within the grounds of Tenterden’ s Homewood School and Sixth Form Centre, The Sinden is a 290-seat theatrical and entertainment venue that hosts a wide diversity of productions, from stand-up comedy to high drama and music. Alongside many Homewood School productions, the theatre also boasts an incredibly popular Christmas pantomime. sindentheatre. com thesindentheatre
27. EM Forster, Tonbridge The in-house theatre and studio for Tonbridge School, EM Forster is a must-visit entertainment destination for touring and local productions, arts, music, children’ s performances and so much more. The theatre also features an adaptable 90- seat studio space that also hosts regular intimate and independent showcases. emftheatre. com emforstertheatre
28. JV HOME, Ashford The creative hub for award-winning contemporary dance company Jasmin Vardimon. Boasting studio spaces for research, creation, production, workshops, meetings, presentations and a performance theatre and cafe. jasminvardimon. com jvh. o. m. e
29. Churchill Theatre, Bromley A contemporary theatre sitting right on Bromley’ s high street that welcomes over 200,000 customers through its doors every year to delight in its array of productions such as top musicals, gripping dramas, light-hearted comedy nights and fun family shows. trafalgartickets. com / churchill-theatrebromley churchill _ bromley
30. Orchard West & Orchard Theatre, Dartford Attracting both West-End stars and up-and-coming talent to its temporary Orchard West home and reopening soon, his buzzing creative hub has firmly established itself as one of the county’ s leading live entertainment venues with a jam-packed calendar of quality showings for all ages and tastes. trafalgartickets. com / orchard-theatredartford theorchardtheatre www. insidekent. co. uk • 99