Festive Season Shows

by | Oct 21, 2024 | Dartford Entertainment, Entertainment, What's On?

Step into Christmas

Wednesday 6th November

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Step Into Christmas for the most magical show of the year.  This Christmas concert feel good show, brings all the magic of the season to life, with all your favourite songs, you will know and love! So Step Into Christmas! as we give you something special. It’s the most wonderful show of the year with a story of festive cheer!

Soulstruck – An Evening of Motown and Soul

Saturday 30th November  

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Join SOULSTRUCK duo Keeley Smith (Streisand – Woman in Love) and Harry Cambridge (Luther), for an evening of Motown and Soul. Experience all the hits from Luther Vandross, Supremes, Temptations, Gladys Knight, Dionne Warwick, Stevie Wonder and more.

Fairytale of New York

Monday 2nd December

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Fairytale of New York brings you all of your favorite Christmas songs including Driving home for Christmas, White Christmas, Oh Holy Night, Winter’s Tale, Silent Night and of course The Fairytale of

New York. …and just when you think the party couldn’t get any better, this world class show also features some of the greatest Irish sing-along songs of all time including The Galway Girl, The Irish Rover, Danny Boy, Dirty Old Town and The Black Velvet Band

The Overtones Good Times Tour

Tuesday 3rd December

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The tour promises to be a non-stop party from start to finish featuring songs for all the family – from original hits like ‘Gambling Man’ through to classic songs by artists such as The Drifters, Stevie Wonder, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons and many more PLUS some festive favourites and BRAND-NEW tracks.

That’ll Be The Day – So This Is Christmas

Thursday 5th December

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Get into the festive spirit with That’ll Be The Day’s Christmas Show So This is Christmas! Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and laughter where hilarious comedy sketches blend with heartwarming renditions of all your favourite Christmas songs. If you’re looking for a fun night out that’s guaranteed to leave you smiling, come and experience the magic of the season with the must-see Christmas show of the year, we hope you have fun!

Sleeping Beauty

Saturday 14th December 2024 – Sunday 5th January 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford/en-GB/event/pantomime/sleeping-beauty-tickets

When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the Princess to prick her finger on a spinning wheel and fall into an enchanted sleep, can anyone rescue her from the magical slumber before it is too late? Make your dreams come true this Christmas and visit Orchard West to see Sleeping Beauty.

Starring Sydnie Christmas, Simmons and Simmons, and Christian Lee.

Jack and His Giant Stalk – Adult Panto

Wednesday 8th January 2025

https://trafalgartickets.com/orchard-theatre-dartford/en-GB/event/pantomime/jack-and-his-giant-stalk-adult-panto-tickets

Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their very own adult version of Jack and the Beanstalk using a minimum of set props and costume? Get ready for an evening of slick, fast-moving, farcical fun and bawdy sexual innuendo for adults only.

Orchard West Theatre

20-54 Hythe Street, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BX

Book online: orchardwest.co.uk

Box Office: 0343 310 0033

PANTOMIME FAVOURITE JOE PASQUALE TO STAR IN CINDERELLA AT THE ORCHARD THEATRE

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We Are Beams is delighted to announce that British racing driver Nicolas Hamilton has officially joined the charity as a Patron

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“Do you know anyone  ageing  without children?  I bet you do!” 

Having recently been ill and having no children or partner to help me, it has become increasingly important for me to have contact with like-minded people. I am on Facebook so I have often looked at a website called “Ageing Without Children UK” (AWOC). I recently made...