Standing Gigs at The Orchard Theatre

by | Mar 12, 2020 | Dartford Business, Dartford Entertainment, Dartford News, Entertainment, What's On?, Where to go locally

The Magic of Motown

The Magic of Motown, now in its 13th year and seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that this show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history.

Come celebrate with us, as were coming out to start off a chain reaction and take you on a musical journey with the biggest Motown party of the year.

Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.

You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, Smokey Robinson and many many more.

Celebrate the sound of a generation and Reach Out for – The Magic of Motown!

The Magic of Motown will be at The Orchard Theatre on Thursday 12 March. Standing and seated tickets available.

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Radio Ga Ga

Radio Ga Ga – Celebrating the Champions of Rock Queen

The UK’s authoritative Queen Concert Show performed live, in a two-hour rock spectacular!

Be part of the ultimate celebration of one the biggest bands to have ever graced the stage – Queen. Radio Ga Ga recreates the magic, fun & showmanship of the bands touring days, as they played to millions of people every year.

Join us as we take you on a journey through the decades, bringing you all 26 UK Top 10 hits and fan favourites, performed live with an electrifying band such as; Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I Want to Break Free, Somebody to Love, We Are The Champions, We Will Rock You and of course Bohemian Rhapsody. Join us as we Rock You, and show you We Are The Champions.

Radio Ga Ga; the show that is taking the country by storm.

Radio Ga Ga will be at The Orchard Theatre on Friday 13 March. Standing and seated tickets available.

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80s Live

You may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it’s time for the ultimate throwback decade –80s Live!

Join us as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for an exciting night out – put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band ‘Electric Dreams’ perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists including Duran Duran, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears, Wham and more!

Whether you were born in the 80s, were lucky enough to hear these sounds from your very own cassette player or you’ve had a Stranger Things glimpse of 80s life, once you’ve seen 80s Live, you’ll want to relive it again and again.

Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes hits such as Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don’t You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It’s Raining Men, Rio, Tainted Love and so much more.

Move aside Doc, we don’t need The DeLorean to create our time machine. This is 80s Live!

80s Live will be at The Orchard Theatre on Saturday 14 March. Standing and seated tickets available.

Pre-show dining is also available before the show. 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 or for more information visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01322 220000.

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