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Stop Messing About

Stop Messing About

Mon 8 - Sat 13 March

The Kenneth Williams Extravaganza

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The Dubliners

Sun 14 March

Ireland's legendary folk group are back on tour.

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Tony Stockwell

Mon 15 March

An Evening of Mediumship with Tony Stockwell

Circus of Horrors

Circus of Horrors - The Day of the Dead

Tue 16 March

Brand new extravaganza

The Sopranos

The Sopranos

Wed 17 March

Glitz, glamour and sensational music!

The Hollies

The Hollies

Thu 18 March

Live In Concert

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Fri 19 March

The best big band in the land

Chuckle Brothers

The Chuckle Brothers

Sat 20 March

From me, to you, to me, to you...

Rocket Man

Rocket Man

Sun 21 March

The ultimate Elton, the ultimate band

Midsummers Night Dream

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Mon 22 March

By William Shakespeare

Viva Broadway

Viva Broadway

Wed 24 March

Starring Sam Kane & Linda Lusardi

A Night at the Opera

A Night At The Opera

Thu 25 March

London Festival Opera

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sun 28 March

A wonderful evening of great classical favourites.

Solid Silver Sixties

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Tue 30 March

The UK's premiere 60s show is back!

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Dennis Locorriere

Wed 31 March

Dennis Locorriere & special guests Andy Fairweather & The Low Riders

Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas

The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas

Thu 1 - Sun 4 April

Frank, Sammy & Dean

Strictly Come Dancing

An Evening with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing

Tue 6 April

starring Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff

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Rory Bremner’s Election Battlebus

Wed 7 April

As Britain gets ready to vote in the biggest election in a generation, the country’s top satirical impressionist takes to the road for his first stand-up tour in five years.

Rollermania!

Rollermania!

Thu 8 April

The Musical Story of the Bay City Rollers

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Jongleurs - April Comedy Night

Fri 9 April

The world famous comedy club heads for dartford!

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Freddie Starr

Sat 10 April

The madcap comedian is back on tour!

DAODS Wizard of Oz

The Wizard of Oz

Wed 14 - Sat 17 April

The much loved musical presented by DAODS

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High School Rocks!

Sun 18 April

The biggest teen sensations is one sensational concert!

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Horrible Science

Tue 20 - Sat 24 April

The Stunning Science of Everything!

Postman Pat

Postman Pat

Sun 25 April

A Very Royal Mission

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The Counterfeit Stones

Mon 26 April

Get Off My Chord Tour 2010

Trexstasy

T-Rextasy & Aladdinsane

Tue 27 April

Two of the UK’s foremost tribute shows

Rhythm of the Dance

Rhythm Of The Dance

Wed 28 April

With special guests The 3 Irish Tenors

Jimmy Carr

Jimmy Carr

Thu 29 April

Rapier Wit

Stacey Kent

Stacey Kent

Sun 2 May

Award winning jazz vocalist

Hot Flush

Hot Flush!

Mon 3 - Tue 4 May

The ultimate girls night out starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of A Feather, Night and Day) Hilary O'Neil, Anne Smith, Ruth Keeling & Matt Slack.

Rockin' on Heaven's Door 2010

Rockin On Heaven's Door

Thu 6 May

Rock n Roll legends remembered

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Bradley Walsh

Bradley Walsh has established himself as one of Britain’s most versatile and popular entertainers.

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Sat 8 May

The real stars of the film Brassed Off

Defending the Caveman

Defending The Caveman

Sun 9 - Tue 11 May

Starring Mark Little

Pam Ayres

Pam Ayres

Wed 12 May

A joyful evening of comedy and poetry

That'll Be The Day

That'll Be The Day

13 May

The Beat Goes on Tour

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Jimmy Greaves & Geoff Hurst

Sat 15 May

Only weeks before this year’s World Cup kicks off, two of England’s great football heroes head to Dartford.

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The Royal Marines Association Concert Band

Sun 16 May

The Royal Marines Association Concert Band returns to Dartford for this special concert under the direction of Captain Ted Whealing RM.

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80s Mania

Wed 19 May

Back by popular demand!

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Open Day

Sat 22 May

Come and join us backstage as we open up The Orchard for the first time ever!

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

Sat 22 May

Paul & His Chums Come To Dartford

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Alvin Stardust

Sun 23 May

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Stepping Out

Mon 24–Sat 29 May

In a dusty church hall, ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner holds her weekly tap class.

Chris and Pui

Chris & Pui

Sun 30 May

Show Me Chris & Pui

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Brendan Cole - Live and Unjudged

Mon 31 May |

Brendan Cole brings his full-on, high-energy show to The Orchard full of dance dynamite, up close and personal!

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The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Fantasy and Feathers Tour 2010

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Jus’ Like That

Thu 3 June

‘I got a new car for the wife yesterday... not a bad swap!’

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We’ll Meet Again

This Wartime Cavalcade celebration show features the unforgettable songs of Bing Crosby,Donald Peers, George Formby, Al Jolson, the fabulous music of The Martyn St James Sound and some supreme Violin Swing in a tribute to Stéphane Grappelli.

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Sherlock Holmes the Death and Life

Starring Roger Llewellyn

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Pluck

Sun 6 June

The three most stupid musicians in the world have been invited to perform at last!

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Blowers - Caught Short and Grumpy

Wed 9 June

When Blowers is at the microphone, laughter and a touch of wickedness are never far away.

Yvette Fielding Night of Fright

Yvette Fieldings's Night Of Fright

Thu 10 June

With At Team From Living's "Most Hanuted" Live On Stage

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Jongleurs | June

Fri 11 June

The world-famous comedy club heads for Dartford offering the perfect way to get your weekend off to a hilarious start!

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Youth Theatre Summer Showcase

Sat 12 June

To celebrate our first anniversary, the talented members of The Orchard Youth Theatre will perform a special Summer Showcase on the main stage at The Orchard.

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The ELO Experience

Sun 13 June

A tribute to Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra

Joe Longthorne

Joe Longthorne

Thu 17 June

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Reginald D Hunter

Sun 20 June

TV Comedian Takes To The Stage

Girls Night Out

Girls' Night Out

Mon 21 - Sat 26 June

The perfect feel-good show for our times is back!

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Guess How Much I Love You

Mon 28–Tue 29 June

Much-loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage!

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An Audience with Sally Morgan

Wed 30 June

Join Sally as she returns to Dartford with her psychic abilities.

Swanley and District

A Night at the Theatre

Thu 1 July

Swanley & District LCSP Concert

Merton Court Prep School

Fri 2 July

Prep School Musical

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Rock Around the Clock

Mon 19–Wed 21 July

It’s time to shake, rattle and roll all the way back to the fantastic 50s! Travel back to the time of Teddy Boys, quiffs, brill cream, poodle skirts and blue suede shoes.

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They Will Rock You

The supreme Queen live concert show

Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig

Sat 24 - Sun 25 July

Peppa Pig's Party

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Fame

Thu 5–Sun 8 August

This year we are launching The Orchard Summer Youth Project with a production of FAME The Musical, the stage version of the film and TV series which has played seven times in the West End and toured the UK four times.

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Thomas & Friends

The UK premiere live on stage

In the Flesh

In the Flesh

Thu 16 September

Rik Wakeman

An Evening with Rick Wakeman

Fri 17 September

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Best of British Variety 2010

Sun 19 Sept

With special guest host Christoper Biggins

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Relight the Fire

Fri 24 September

Featuring a live band and ‘The Take That Experience’ - the U.K’s official number one tribute band

Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith

Mon 27 Sept

The Psychic Barber

Essence of Ireland

Essence of Ireland

Thu 30 September

Mugenkyo

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Fri 1 October

Circus Hilarious

Sat 2 October

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Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

Sun 24 Oct

Here Come The Classics

John Bishop

Wed 27 Oct

New Show for Autumn 2010

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Jack and the Beanstalk

Saturday 4 December 2010 to Sunday 9 January 2011

A GIANT of a pantomime