The Orchard Theatre offers a fantastic variety of entertainment this March

by | Feb 21, 2016 | Dartford Entertainment

March promises to be a month offering a fantastic variety of must-see productions at The Orchard Theatre, including drama, musicals, comedy and children’s favourites.

On Sunday 6 March Let’s Twist Again starring BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing lead singer Chris Madin, will re-live the fabulous songs of a magical rock ‘n’ roll era featuring the greatest hits of Elvis, Dusty, Buddy, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Lulu.

Ray Mears Tales of Endurance provides an insight to what makes a survivor. On Thursday 10 March prepare to be shocked, amazed and inspired by the stories of fellow human beings and the incredible circumstances they have overcome.

Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac tribute show will be at the Orchard Theatre on Saturday 12 March with their stunning new stage production. Audiences will be taken on a musical journey with classic hits including Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me. Jamie Wilson, Gavin Kalin Productions and Paul Elliott are delighted to present a national tour of the Watermill Theatre production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s classic musical Tell Me On A Sunday starring Jodie Prenger, at the Orchard Theatre on Monday 14 March.

On Sunday 13 March Parton Sings Parton tells the story of growing up in East Tennessee, the music and laughter as experienced by the Parton family. The show stars Stella Parton, performing with her band hits including Standard Lie Number One and Undercover Lovers to name just a few.

Russell Kane will be at The Orchard Theatre on Tuesday 15 March with his highly anticipated brand new show Right Man, Wrong Age. Russell will be unleashing yet another blisteringly-funny, stand-up performance about growing up, growing down, and why farts will always be funny.

The Olivier Award nominated Rose Theatre Kingston production of Jacqueline Wilson’s Hetty Feather will visit The Orchard Theatre, Dartford from Wednesday 23 – Sunday 27 March.

Some Guys Have All The Luck is a brand-new theatrical production celebrating the career of one of rocks greatest icons, Rod Stewart. The show will be at The Orchard Theatre on Thursday 17 March with big hits including Maggie May, Baby Jane and Da Ya Think I’m Sexy and many more.

Celebrate Dancing Queen’s 40th anniversary in sequin-spangled style, Thank you for the Music will be at The Orchard Theatre on Saturday 19 March with hits including Waterloo; Mamma Mia; Gimme, Gimme, Gimme and more.

The UK’s No1 Dean, Sammy and Frank combine for the first time ever in the all-new smash hit Rat Pack Live on Sunday 20 March, with all the patter and razzamatazz of Rat Pack’s 50’s and 60’s Vegas spectaculars wrapped up in ‘swingsational’ style.

The Puppini Sisters will be performing songs from their new album, The High Life at the Orchard Theatre on Monday 21 March.

The show will be full of close harmony singing style, the swing-style of modern pop songs and their impeccable retro-futuristic fashion sense.

That’ll Be The Day returns with another opportunity to see its 30th Anniversary Special on Tuesday 22 March. The nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety spectacular features a fantastic line-up of knock-out hits from the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comedy!

The incredible Lulu is back with another fantastic tour on Monday 28 March. The Grammy-nominated singer will be performing hits from her 50 year career, such as To Sir With Love, The Man Who Sold The World, Relight My Fire and of course Shout.

 

Ireland’s Call is a new musical adaptation of critically acclaimed show Essence of Ireland and will be at The Orchard Theatre on Tuesday 29 March. The show will follow the journey of a young man who leaves behind his childhood sweetheart and his homeland, in search of a better life in America.

Brendan Cole, one of Strictly Come Dancing’s most charismatic choreographers and performers, will host A Night To Remember on Wednesday 30 March. Brendan leads his cast on a journey of music and dance in a spectacular night of theatrical entertainment.

The Kast Off Kinks will be at The Orchard Theatre on Thursday 31 March performing hits including You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon and Waterloo Sunset.

For more information visit orchardtheatre.co.uk or call the Ticket Office on 01322 220000.

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