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The Kent panto that could rival the Marlowe Theatre

The Kent panto that could rival the Marlowe Theatre

18 December 2023

Our reviewer was won over by stepsisters named Shakira and Beyonce, and even a carriage mishap couldn’t dampen the audience’s joy at a town panto.

Ben Elton announces first stand-up tour in five years

Ben Elton announces first stand-up tour in five years

15 December 2023

The comedian, best known for sitcoms Blackadder and the Young Ones, will return to the stage next year with four dates in Kent.

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Ten family tickets to the panto to be won

Ten family tickets to the panto to be won

15 December 2023

We’re giving away family tickets to the spectacular Beauty and the Beast pantomime.

‘Against all odds, it’s panto to be proud of’

‘Against all odds, it’s panto to be proud of’

13 December 2023

We review the panto that almost didn’t make it in time for Christmas. But, as they say, the show must go on…

First look inside new £1.5m temporary theatre

First look inside new £1.5m temporary theatre

08 December 2023

We take a peek inside a new temporary theatre built against the clock as it opens just in time for its first panto show.

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Paddy McGuinness announces first tour in eight years

Paddy McGuinness announces first tour in eight years

04 December 2023

The TV host and comedian will be hitting the road for his first stand-up tour in almost a decade - including a night in Kent.

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Festive family theatre to catch this Christmas

Festive family theatre to catch this Christmas

04 December 2023

Introduce your kids to the magic of theatre this Christmas with Kent’s fantastic festive shows. Here’s our top picks.

Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

Caroline Quentin announces 2024 live tour

30 November 2023

The sitcom star will be visiting two Kent theatres as part of her brand new tour, The Plot So Far.

‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

‘It’s impossible to resist the silliness of it all’

29 November 2023

Ridiculous puns, outrageous outfits and giant mummies – the Marlowe Theatre panto is back, and we went along to review it.

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Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

Comedian John Bishop announces huge UK tour

28 November 2023

The TV funnyman and stand-up star will begin - and end - his new 57-date tour in Kent. Here’s how to get tickets.

New plans to ‘reinvigorate’ one of Britain’s oldest theatres

New plans to ‘reinvigorate’ one of Britain’s oldest theatres

27 November 2023

A plan to reinvigorate a 236-year-old theatre – the fourth oldest in the country – with a bar, cafe, studios and offices has been unveiled.

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First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

First glimpse at how £1.5 million pop-up theatre will look

23 November 2023

Images have been released of how a town’s temporary new theatre will look, after its usual venue had to shut due to RAAC.

Cinderella cast reveals the magic behind this year’s panto

Cinderella cast reveals the magic behind this year’s panto

23 November 2023

Loose Women star Brenda Edwards and her castmates share their excitement ahead of a fairytale panto season.

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Your bumper guide to Kent’s best pantos

Your bumper guide to Kent’s best pantos

22 November 2023

Boo and hiss the baddies and dance with a darling dame - that’s right, it’s panto season in Kent. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Stars launch panto as temporary theatre takes shape

Stars launch panto as temporary theatre takes shape

18 November 2023

A temporary purpose-built theatre is taking shape ahead of opening night for its annual pantomime.

‘I was swept away on a wave of nostalgia’

‘I was swept away on a wave of nostalgia’

16 November 2023

Our reporter is in the hotseat as he reviews game show play Quiz: The Coughing Major Millionaire Scandal.

‘The louder they can boo me, the better!’

‘The louder they can boo me, the better!’

16 November 2023

Former Strictly champ Kevin Clifton talks panto villains, musical theatre and spending Christmas in Kent.

Record-breaking murder mystery goes on tour

Record-breaking murder mystery goes on tour

12 November 2023

Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap has been thrilling audiences for 70 years and now Kent fans can help solve the mystery.

Festive ballet double-bill to be performed at Kent theatre

Festive ballet double-bill to be performed at Kent theatre

11 November 2023

Two breathtaking ballets, The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, are being brought to life in the run-up to Christmas.

Town’s temporary theatre takes shape

Town’s temporary theatre takes shape

10 November 2023

Work has started to build a new temporary theatre after the town’s main performance venue shut over concerns about ‘dangerous’ concrete.

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