Fame Summer Youth Project Auditions
Sun 28 March
An Evening with the Stars of Strictly Come Dancing
Tue 6 Aprilstarring Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff
Rory Bremner’s Election Battlebus
Wed 7 AprilAs 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.
Hot Flush!
Mon 3 - Tue 4 MayThe ultimate girls night out starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of A Feather, Night and Day) Hilary O'Neil, Anne Smith, Ruth Keeling & Matt Slack.
An Evening with Derek Acorah
Wed 5 May
Bradley Walsh
Bradley Walsh has established himself as one of Britain’s most versatile and popular entertainers.
Strictly Tap Dance Fever
Fri 14 May
Jimmy Greaves & Geoff Hurst
Sat 15 MayOnly weeks before this year’s World Cup kicks off, two of England’s great football heroes head to Dartford.
The Royal Marines Association Concert Band
Sun 16 MayThe Royal Marines Association Concert Band returns to Dartford for this special concert under the direction of Captain Ted Whealing RM.
Alvin Stardust
Sun 23 May
Stepping Out
Mon 24–Sat 29 MayIn a dusty church hall, ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner holds her weekly tap class.
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!
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.
Blowers - Caught Short and Grumpy
Wed 9 JuneWhen Blowers is at the microphone, laughter and a touch of wickedness are never far away.
Yvette Fieldings's Night Of Fright
Thu 10 JuneWith At Team From Living's "Most Hanuted" Live On Stage
Jongleurs | June
Fri 11 JuneThe world-famous comedy club heads for Dartford offering the perfect way to get your weekend off to a hilarious start!
Youth Theatre Summer Showcase
Sat 12 JuneTo 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.
Joe Longthorne
Thu 17 June
Guess How Much I Love You
Mon 28–Tue 29 JuneMuch-loved characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the stage!
An Audience with Sally Morgan
Wed 30 JuneJoin Sally as she returns to Dartford with her psychic abilities.
An Audience with Michael Portillo
Mon 5 July
Rock Around the Clock
Mon 19–Wed 21 JulyIt’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.
Fame
Thu 5–Sun 8 AugustThis 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.
Rhod Gilbert & The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst
Wed 15 September
In the Flesh
Thu 16 September
An Evening with Rick Wakeman
Fri 17 September
Relight the Fire
Fri 24 SeptemberFeaturing a live band and ‘The Take That Experience’ - the U.K’s official number one tribute band
Essence of Ireland
Thu 30 September
Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers
Fri 1 October
