ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
KENT Theatres AND
Performing Arts VENUES
WHEN IT COMES TO ESCAPISM, THERE’ S NOTHING THAT QUITE BEATS THE DRAMA AND EXCITEMENT OF THE THEATRE. FROM LAUGH-OUT-LOUD COMEDY TO EMOTIONAL TEAR JERKERS, NO MATTER WHAT YOU FEEL LIKE, IT’ S ALL THERE FOR YOU. IT’ S EASY FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO GET IMMERSED IN THE SPECTACLE OF THEATRE AND IT CAN BE A WONDERFUL WAY TO BOND AS A FAMILY. PERFORMING ARTS AND THEATRE IS SOMETHING WE DO INCREDIBLY WELL IN KENT; THERE ARE THEATRES IN ALMOST EVERY TOWN – SOMETIMES MORE THAN ONE – AND WHETHER THEY ARE BOOMING BUSINESSES OR SMALL VENUES RUN ENTIRELY BY VOLUNTEERS, THE FUN, ADVENTURE AND AWE-INSPIRING NATURE OF THE SHOWS THEY PUT ON REMAINS THE SAME.
83 THE ORCHARD THEATRE
The Orchard Theatre is a fantastic venue featuring new theatre productions, music and stand-up comedy from established and emerging talent. The on-site restaurant serves up a variety of seasonal dishes using the freshest local product, prepared daily by the head chef. Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www. orchardtheatre. co. uk
The Astor
84 LEAS CLIFF HALL
Leas Cliff Hall offers something for everyone including comedy, music, drama and dance shows. The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ 01303 228600 www. atgtickets. com / venues / leas-cliff-hall
85 MARLOWE THEATRE
Re-opened in 2011 after a huge refurbishment and rebranding, the Marlowe Theatre is now more popular than ever, positioning itself as a hub of entertainment in the centre of Canterbury. The Friars, Canterbury CT1 2AS 01227 787787 www. marlowetheatre. com
86 TOWER THEATRE
This 300-seat auditorium and function room is a place where the local community can come together to watch and perform excellent shows. North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL 01303 223925 www. towertheatrefolkestone. co. uk
87 TUNBRIDGE WELLS FORUM
The Tunbridge Wells Forum is an independent music space that has attracted some big names including Ellie Goulding, We Are Scientists, Adele, Green Day and Coldplay. Fonthill, The Common, Tunbridge Wells TN4 8YU 08712 777101 www. twforum. co. uk
88 THE CRITERION MUSIC HALL
The Criterion Music Hall in Sheerness has been in use since 1868 and in all that time it has been a stalwart of the entertainment scene on the Isle of Sheppey. There is a now a heritage centre( Blue Town Heritage Centre) attached showing fascinating insights from the past. 69 High Street, Bluetown, Sheerness ME12 1RW 01795 662981 www. thecriterionbluetown. co. uk
89 PLAYHOUSE THEATRE WHITSTABLE
The Playhouse Theatre in Whitstable is home to the Lindley Players, an amateur dramatics group that has put on some memorable performances. As well as this, many other acts perform here to the delight of the locals. 104 High Street, Whitstable CT5 1AZ 01227 272042 www. playhousewhitstable. co. uk
90 RAMSGATE MUSIC HALL
Run by a small team of people who love their music and want to share that love with as many people as possible, the Ramsgate Music Hall is a live music venue that offers both established and emerging talent the chance to perform. 13 Turner Street, Ramsgate CT11 8NJ 01843 591815 www. ramsgatemusichall. com
91 THE ASTOR THEATRE
The Astor is a multipurpose arts centre that includes theatre, art, film, literary events and classes, clubs and workshops for all ages. Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB 01304 370220 www. theastor. org
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