Islands In The Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

Thu 2 June

Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!

This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.

Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

Get Ready -The Ultimate Soul & Motown Party Concert Show

Fri 3 June

2648 West Grand Boulevard…..the home of what was, and always will be, Motown Records. Join us as we take a trip back to 60’s Detroit, Michigan with the celebrated stage production, Get Ready – A Night To Remember.

Amazing vocals and harmonies from a stellar cast of critically acclaimed vocal performers and extremely gifted musicians, authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire generation. Energetic choreography and dazzling costumes truly revive the most pulsating era of music the world has ever seen.

Celebrating with timeless classics from artists including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, The Marvelettes and many more…! Be prepared for a night of high energy choreography and feel-good songs in a two hour extravaganza of over 30 hits from the Motown and Soul era featuring the soulful lead vocals of Bizzi Dixon – The Voice UK finalist & West End Tour lead principal – together with the Motown Divas backed by the amazing Get Ready Show Band.

So, all we ask is for you to be prepared to sing, dance, and join in with the newest and most exciting Motown show in the UK. Ladies & Gentlemen…. Get Ready – A Night To Remember.

| Dartford Living

Rock Around With Buddy Holly

Sun 12 June

The timeless music of Buddy Holly is lovingly re-imagined by The Buddy Symphonic Orchestrain Rock Around With Buddy Holly.

60 years after Buddy Holly’s final recording session, a new theatre production will introduce the rock and roll legend to a new generation of fans

The timeless music of Buddy Holly is lovingly re-imagined by The Buddy Symphonic Orchestra, enveloping the enigmatic Spencer Jordan as Buddy along with his band, The Copycat Crickets.
Legendary ballads and rock and roll hits including Raining In My Heart, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, That’ll Be the Day, Oh Boy, Heartbeat, Maybe Baby, Rave On, Not Fade Away and Everyday see Spencer’s spellbinding vocals and guitarwork blended with the Buddy Symphonic Orchestra and The Copycat Crickets to take audiences on a truly memorable journey through the amazing music of the icon that is Buddy Holly.

Sweet Caroline

Wed 29 June

What a beautiful Noise, it’s got a beautiful sound it’s got a beautiful beat!

Get on board for one night only for that night out you have been dreaming of! As we invite you to celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond. Starring renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’!

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began.  A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the Reggae of Red Red Wine, through the Country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer. From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show. Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline. The good times never seemed so good!

Into The Groove

Thu 30 June

Strike a pose and get up on the dance floor it’s time to open your heart as we’ve got the key!

Join us for an incredible night, as we cherish the love and celebrate the incredible career of the best-selling female artist of all time, Madonna!

This energetic, dazzling, colourful production, recreates the highlights from her breath-taking live tours, for the ultimate concert night out! Featuring all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more! So don’t go for second best, put your love to the test and Get into the Groove!

Pre-show dining is also available before the events. The Orchard Theatre’s Restaurant provides a delicious range of, unique and memorable dishes, using the freshest local produce and prepared daily by the Head Chef.  Reserve your table when booking your show tickets.

To book tickets and for more information visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call ticket office on 0343 310 0033.

Islands In The Stream – The Music of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers

Thu 2 June

Enjoy the songs of the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers.

Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready for a night in the company of Country Music Royalty!

This thigh-slapping stage show brings together the beloved glamour and personality of Dolly, along with Kenny’s charisma and energy with hit after hit including: Jolene, Ruby, 9 to 5, Lucille, Here You Come Again, The Gambler, I Will Always Love You, Coward of the Country, plus the smash hit Islands in the Stream.

Enjoy a superb score and supreme musicianship as we bring the house down with the ultimate tribute to two country music legends.

Get Ready -The Ultimate Soul & Motown Party Concert Show

Fri 3 June

2648 West Grand Boulevard…..the home of what was, and always will be, Motown Records. Join us as we take a trip back to 60’s Detroit, Michigan with the celebrated stage production, Get Ready – A Night To Remember.

Amazing vocals and harmonies from a stellar cast of critically acclaimed vocal performers and extremely gifted musicians, authentically recreate the sound responsible for lifting an entire generation. Energetic choreography and dazzling costumes truly revive the most pulsating era of music the world has ever seen.

Celebrating with timeless classics from artists including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, The Temptations, Martha and the Vandellas, The Marvelettes and many more…! Be prepared for a night of high energy choreography and feel-good songs in a two hour extravaganza of over 30 hits from the Motown and Soul era featuring the soulful lead vocals of Bizzi Dixon – The Voice UK finalist & West End Tour lead principal – together with the Motown Divas backed by the amazing Get Ready Show Band.

So, all we ask is for you to be prepared to sing, dance, and join in with the newest and most exciting Motown show in the UK. Ladies & Gentlemen…. Get Ready – A Night To Remember.

| Dartford Living

Rock Around With Buddy Holly

Sun 12 June

The timeless music of Buddy Holly is lovingly re-imagined by The Buddy Symphonic Orchestrain Rock Around With Buddy Holly.

60 years after Buddy Holly’s final recording session, a new theatre production will introduce the rock and roll legend to a new generation of fans

The timeless music of Buddy Holly is lovingly re-imagined by The Buddy Symphonic Orchestra, enveloping the enigmatic Spencer Jordan as Buddy along with his band, The Copycat Crickets.
Legendary ballads and rock and roll hits including Raining In My Heart, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, That’ll Be the Day, Oh Boy, Heartbeat, Maybe Baby, Rave On, Not Fade Away and Everyday see Spencer’s spellbinding vocals and guitarwork blended with the Buddy Symphonic Orchestra and The Copycat Crickets to take audiences on a truly memorable journey through the amazing music of the icon that is Buddy Holly.

Sweet Caroline

Wed 29 June

What a beautiful Noise, it’s got a beautiful sound it’s got a beautiful beat!

Get on board for one night only for that night out you have been dreaming of! As we invite you to celebrate with us the life and work of Neil Diamond with Sweet Caroline – The Ultimate tribute to Neil Diamond. Starring renowned tribute artist Gary Ryan, as seen on ‘Stars in Their Eyes’!

The show will take you for one special evening, back to where it began.  A musical journey celebrating 50 years of some of the greatest music ever written. From Brooklyn to Hollywood, Neil Diamond has left a legacy of great songs which have been covered by every great vocalist. Spanning all genres from the Reggae of Red Red Wine, through the Country of Cracklin’ Rosie, and the Hollywood music of The Jazz Singer. From the producers of Fastlove and The Magic of Motown, celebrate the music that has endured through six generations as we bring you all things Diamond with a sensational live show. Enjoy all the hits such as, Forever In Blue Jeans, America and Love On The Rocks and of course, the unforgettable Sweet Caroline. The good times never seemed so good!

Into The Groove

Thu 30 June

Strike a pose and get up on the dance floor it’s time to open your heart as we’ve got the key!

Join us for an incredible night, as we cherish the love and celebrate the incredible career of the best-selling female artist of all time, Madonna!

This energetic, dazzling, colourful production, recreates the highlights from her breath-taking live tours, for the ultimate concert night out! Featuring all of Madonna’s greatest hits such as Holiday, Like a Prayer, Papa Don’t Preach, Material Girl, Vogue, Music, Hung Up and many, many more! So don’t go for second best, put your love to the test and Get into the Groove!

Pre-show dining is also available before the events. The Orchard Theatre’s Restaurant provides a delicious range of, unique and memorable dishes, using the freshest local produce and prepared daily by the Head Chef.  Reserve your table when booking your show tickets.

To book tickets and for more information visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call ticket office on 0343 310 0033.

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