insideKENT Magazine Issue 92 - November 2019 | Page 35

ARTS+ENTERTAINMENT CANTERBURY’S NEWEST THEATRE The Malthouse Theatre FOLLOWING AN OUTSTANDING CONVERSION OF ITS STUNNING VICTORIAN ABODE, THE MALTHOUSE THEATRE TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS THE KING’S SCHOOL, CANTERBURY’S NEW CENTRE OF DRAMA AND MUST VISIT ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS SPACE. The Malthouse Theatre’s intensely atmospheric Victorian building, with its oak-sleeper grand staircase, offers a 334-seat theatre, drama and dance studios, and a professional kitchen, right in the heart of Canterbury, easily accessible from the city centre and train stations. As well as standing proud as the King’s School, Canterbury’s centre of drama, the Malthouse also opens its doors to professional touring productions and community projects. Productions such as Hobson’s Choice with John D. Collins, best known for TV’s ‘Allo! ‘Allo!, and the critically acclaimed Pantaloons’ production of Othello are already booked in for the autumn season. And with four shows coming this festive season to choose from, audiences are guaranteed to enjoy a night out at Canterbury’s newest theatre. The King’s School, will be presenting the theatre’s first musical, A Little Shop of Horrors from the 5th to the 8th December. Set in an early year of a decade, not too long before our own, Seymour Krelborn discovers a strange and interesting plant during a total eclipse of the sun. But you never know what can happen on Skid Row when a hungry plant needs feeding…Follow the journey of Seymour’s love for Audrey (and Audrey II) and find out if good can ever triumph over evil in this eccentric homage to ‘B’ movies. With catchy songs, outlandish events and a whole lot of green, you won’t want to miss the first King’s School musical in many years! Pam Ferris is hosting an evening on the 15th December. Best known for her roles in Matilda, Darling Buds Of May, Harry Potter, Rosemary And Thyme and many more, Pam will be recounting tales of her amazing career. With special guests The Canterbury Voices Choir providing festive entertainment, the evening will be full of fun, laughter and an auction of promises. All profits go to The Fifth Trust to help their amazing work supporting adults with learning difficulties. Michael Law, founder of the world-famous Piccadilly Dance Orchestra, returns to Canterbury on the 18th December to perform A Christmas Cabaret. The complete festive package with will be accompanied by a Christmas banquet prepared by the superb in-house chefs. You will receive a welcome drink on arrival, enjoy a performance from Michael Law and then be able to feast on butternut squash soup with a saffron cream or hot smoked salmon plate; followed by a traditional Christmas dinner of turkey and all the trimmings or vegan nut roast with all the trimmings; and to finish tea or coffee and a mince pie. Finally, no Christmas season in a Victorian Malthouse would be complete without A Christmas Carol! Performed by a multi-talented cast in The Pantaloons’ own inimitable, hilarious and moving style on the 20th and 21st December, this really will be an evening out to remember; featuring live music, audience interaction and absolutely no humbug*. *There may be some humbug. The Malthouse is your must-see building. For more information call 01227 287 234, or find a complete what’s on guide and the box office online. Malthouse Theatre, Malthouse Road, Canterbury, CT2 7JA [email protected] www.malthousetheatre.co.uk themalthousetheatre 33