SCHOOL’S OUT- What’s On For Families at The Orchard Theatre this Summer!

by | Jul 18, 2023 | Children, Dartford Entertainment, Entertainment, Families, What's On?

AUGUST

Fri 11 – Sun 13 – Summer Youth Project – School of Rock

Brought to you by a 130-strong community cast, this summer pledge allegiance to the band and stick it to the man! Follow Dewey Finn, a failed, wannabe rock star who decides to earn a few extra bucks by posing as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. There he turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band.

Wed 16 – Horrible Histories Barmy Britain

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So BARMY BRITAIN is back with the hit West End show, full of crazy new characters and rude new rulers from Britain’s barmy past!

Fri 18 – Sat 19 – English Youth Ballet CINDERELLA

English Youth Ballet returns to Dartford in cinematic style to present their latest production of CINDERELLA IN HOLLYWOOD.  The production will showcase the exciting talents of young dancers from the local area and will feature international principal dancers in the leading roles.

Sun 27 – Jurassic Earth

This THRILLING 75 minute, family-friendly, FUN-TASTIC experience features a Velociraptor, Spinosaurus, Triceratops, Brontosaurus, Carnotaurus, Europe’s LARGEST walking T Rex and the cutest Dinosaur Babies!

Mon 28 – Pop Princesses

Featuring a soundtrack of top pop hits from artists such as Little Mix, Ariana Grande, Taylor swift. Meghan Trainor and Miley Cyrus, plus all the best songs from all your favourite Films and Musicals.

Thu 31  – Bowie Experience

Bowie Experience is a spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie. A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production features all the hits from A to Ziggy.

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