Sat 6 July 11am – 8pm
With HEADLINER KIMBERLY WYATT
Dartford Pride is returning for its third year thanks to a partnership between Dartford Borough Council and The Orchard Theatre. The event has grown year-on-year and in 2024 it’s even bigger, moving to a new location, with two stages!
The main FLAG STAGE is at the Outdoor Theatre in Dartford’s Central Park, and the community RAINBOW STAGE is just a short walk away at Acacia Sports Hall.
Tickets for Pride are FREE and walk ups are welcome on the day, but those who book a free ticket online in advance are entered into a random draw competition to win tickets to an upcoming show at Orchard West. The event is fully inclusive, with no age restrictions.
LINE UP
The stage line ups (not in running order) are as follows:
MAIN FLAG STAGE 2pm – 8pm
@ Dartford Outdoor Theatre, Central Park DA1 1DJ
Return of Pride 2023 HOST – ANTON STEPHANS https://www.instagram.com/antonstephans/#
KIMBERLY WYATT of the PussyCat Dolls presents Don’t Cha Disco https://www.instagram.com/kimberlywyatt/#
Drag King LoUis CYfer https://twitter.com/mxlouiscyfer
Drag Queen Cherry West https://www.instagram.com/cherrywestuk/#
West End Megamix – West End performers presenting songs from the shows.
Lizzii Hills (Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz – London Palladium | understudied and played the lead role of Velma Kelly in Chicago – West End)
Charlie Bull (she/her)
Gregor Scott (he/him)
Absolute Britney – Britney Spears Tribute (Lucy Rose Smith https://absolutebritney.co.uk/)
Dedicated to Dolly – Dolly Parton Tribute
Timeless Tina – Tina Turner Tribute
Party with Pink – Pink Tribute
Dartford’s Got Talent Finalist
COMMUNITY RAINBOW STAGE 11am – 4pm
@ Acacia Sports Hall, DA1 1DJ
HOST – DOLLY DUMPLING (PantoDame)
Drag King LoUis CYfer
BSL Signing Choir
DeeStar’s Lip Sync Battle https://www.instagram.com/deestardragqueen/#
Jemma Burgess Poetry
Drag Queen Poppy Love https://www.instagram.com/poppylove.927/#
Dartford’s Got Talent Semi Finals (variety of performances from local applicants)
Performance from cast members of the Summer Youth Project, BRING IT ON
Dartford Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (DAODS) https://www.daods.co.uk/
As well as on stage performances, there will be street entertainers, street food, circus workshops, face painting, charity stalls, small business stallholders, a licenced bar and plenty of security across both sites to ensure the event is safe and fun for all.
A word from our hosts:
“Excited and thrilled to back once again for DARTFORD PRIDE See you all in the colours of the rainbow 🌈” – Anton Stephans, host of Flag Stage
“Ooooo hello my darlings, Dolly Dumplin’ here, I can’t wait to see you at the rainbow stage for Dartford Pride 2024. Join me for some panto pride fun! See you there.” – Dolly Dumpling, host of Rainbow Stage
A Dartford Borough Council spokesperson said:
“After bringing Pride to the town two years ago, it brings us great joy to see it become a firm fixture on Dartford’s calendar.
“Events that celebrate the fantastic diversity of our community are essential, and we’re immensely proud to make them possible by working with organisations like The Orchard, along with all of the talented groups and individuals who make it possible.”