Hazlitt Theatre Autumn Brochure

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What’s on May - August 2019

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Welcome to a New Season Welcome to the Hazlitt Theatre’s new Summer Season. We hope that you have all enjoyed a great start to the year and looking forward to the warmer months coming and combining those longer nights with a trip to The Hazlitt Theatre.

And for the younger ones there will be a stunning production with The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Dear Zoo, Ministry of Science, Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children and a Right Royal Drawalong in the Main House.

In the Studio we have performances of The

The beginning of the year saw the completion of the works in the Exchange Studio with the arrival of out new £35,000 seating unit. The seating unit has complimented the work that has been carried out over the last couple of years with the redecoration of the bar, the new drapes and flats and the relocation and build of the technical box. We also have a busy programme of events in the studio including comedy, theatre, family and dance.

Flying Bath & The Ugly Duckling.. For those that want to go on stage the Youth Theatre Department will be opening the doors in August for its annual Summer Festival with events for children aged 6 - 18 throughout the week commencing 5th August.

For our comedy lovers amongst you we are pleased to be welcoming such acts as the very popular Angela Barnes, Jim Tavare, Andrew Maxwell, Andrew Laurence and Simon Brodkin amongst others. And talking of comedy, the Hazlitt Theatre will be continuing hosting its monthly ‘Live Nation Comedy Nights’ where several top acts can be seen in just one night.

Music fanatics will be pleased to see we have The Opera Boys coming back, Lee Mead is in the building and Marty Wilde is making an appearance. We complement this selection with some great Tribute Acts by way of Sound of Springsteen, Simon and Garfunkel Story, The Stones and Jackson Live.

And for those that need that good old fashioned hit of theatre, we have new performances titled Flux and Orphan in the Exchange Studio and The Main House will host a return from The Market Theatre Company, that gave us the very popular adult pantomime in January, when they return with their latest offering A Roman Romp!.

From young to old, whether it’s watching a performance or being in one, the Hazlitt Summer Season certainly does have something for everyone!

Martin Cleverley General Manager

The Hazlitt Theatre is operated by Parkwood Theatres working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council.

Season Highlights

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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Rhythm Of The Dance

Ministry Of Science

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Wed 5th June

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Mon 22nd Apr, 1pm, Theatre, Family

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Alice In Wonderland Come and join the tea party and meet the Mad Hatter, The White Rabbit, Cheshire Cat and the Queen of Hearts plus many more exciting colourful characters!

This exciting and playful take on the tale features a professional cast of energetic performers, catchy new songs and lots of humour that will entertain and delight the whole family! Don’t be late for this very important date!

TICKETS: £16.50 & £14.50 Concessions

PREVIEW SHOW

Tues 23rd Apr, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

Reginald D Hunter: Facing The Beast Celebrating his twentieth anniversary as a comedian living and performing in the UK, Reginald D Hunter sets out on a forty date tour of the UK and Ireland in 2019 with his highly anticipated new show.

Reginald’s searingly honest material has garnered him a popular fan base that spans the generations. His appearances on television have included Have I Got

News For You, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and the hugely popular BBC2 series Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The South and its equally successful follow up Reginald D Hunter’s Songs Of The Border, both of which documented the growth of American popular song.

TICKETS: £16.50

Thur 25th Apr, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Coldplace are a tribute band whose quality and experience on the tribute scene are second to none. In 12 years the band have over 600 gigs under their belts across the length and breadth of the UK and abroad in over twenty different countries worldwide..

Their adventures have lead them to appear on Sky News, BBC Radio One and Two and The Gadget Show and to have played at major festivals alongside Bob Geldof, KT Tunstall, Ringo Starr, The Kaiser Chiefs, Razorlight and Roxette to name but a few.

TICKETS: £21.50 & £19.50 Concessions

Sat 27th Apr, 7:30pm, Exchange Studio, Drama

Marilyn

Did we really know who she was?

Did she?This playful and poignant play is Marilyn’s story, told by her - alone in her dressing room. Not the girl in that white dress with the pouting red lips and the curvaceous figure but Marilyn stripped back and bare just an ordinary girl telling her story.

Direct from it’s West End run, Breakthrough Theatre presents this brand new, one-woman show that follows the dark and thrill-filled life of the iconic Marilyn Monroe.

TICKETS: £16.50 & £14.50 Concessions

Sat 27th Apr, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

The Quo Experience Rockin’ All Over The World - Whatever You Want – Down Down – Living On An Island – In The Army Now - What You’re Proposing – Burning Bridges… just a few of the many hits spreading five decades of Status Quo’s incredible music history.

TICKETS: £20

“Captivating from beginning to end” Love London Theatre

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Coldplace: Coldplay Tribute

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Tues 30th Apr - Sat 4th May, 7:30pm, Theatre, Comedy This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited A timeless and classic hit both on Broadway and in the West End. Arsenic and Old Lace is the amusing story of two charming and innocent elderly ladies who decide that by poisoning their poor, lonely lodgers and burying the bodies in their cellar, they are saving these unfortunates from the sorrows of this world - however, not everybody shares their views! This is one of the world’s most widely acclaimed comedy hits.

Amateur Hire

TICKETS: £15 & £13 Concessions

Fri 3rd May, 7.30pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Orphan

“I never had a chance. They’d made up their mind about me from the moment they opened that door and found me bawling on the step.”

HHHHH “A theatrical gem” Theatre Bath

A small town in Georgia: a nameless Orphan returns to the place where he was raised hoping that he can cauterise the wound that has been festering in him since he was a child. His friend Patience is brought along, on the grounds that she might find some sense of closure.

When they bump into their old Caretaker who has information about their dark past, Orphan’s true motives start to become clear and Patience begins to lose control.

Are sins ever forgiven? Or do sins simply beget more sins?

16+ Age Restriction

TICKETS: £15.50

Sat 4th May, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Adam Riches:

The Adam Riches Experience

Enjoy a unique show of off the wall, absurd and downright hilarious live comedy from Edinburgh Comedy Award winner, Adam Riches. From edge of your seat audience participation to masterful character creations, no two shows are alike.

Age recommendation 16+

TICKETS: £13.50

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Sun 5th May, 7:30pm, Theatre

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The Opera Boys

The boys are back with a brand new show full of opera, classical, west end and crossover as well as their unique, unrivalled on-stage banter. Combining 4 big voices with 4 big personalities The Opera Boys deliver a fabulous show full of music and laughter!

TICKETS: £20

Wed 8th May, 7:30pm, Comedy

Dad’s Army Radio Show

Double Fringe First Award winner David Benson (star of Think No Evil Of Us: My Life With Kenneth Williams and Boris: World King) and Jack Lane (Wisdom Of A Fool) present a selection of classic radio episodes featuring favourite lines, cherished characters and great feats of vocal impersonation!

“Benson and Lane’s two-man Army are a comedy force to be reckoned with”

HHHHH Radio Times Thur 9th May, 7:30pm, Theatre

True Gold:

The Spandau Ballet Experience True Gold are the ‘official’ Spandau Ballet tribute band having received praise from none other than Spandau’s very own Gary Kemp, Steve Norman & Tony Hadley!

True Gold have performed twice with Tony, the second time coming in 2014 when Lee & Tony sang together on BBC’s The One Show.

TICKETS: £22

Two actors play 25 characters in this brilliant staging of three classic radio episodes based on favourite scripts from the original TV series. Celebrating 50 years of Perry and Croft’s quintessential sitcom, which won the Best One-Liner accolade in a poll of comedians conducted earlier this year by Gold, with the immortal words “Don’t tell him, Pike”.

TICKETS: £19.50

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Fri 10th May, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

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Lee Mead:

My Story - A Dream that Became A Reality From there this young man’s career has been a never ending rollercoaster of differing engagements from Stage to screen in the West End Lee has appeared in such classic musicals as ‘Wicked’, ‘Legally Blonde’, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’ to name just a few, in television ‘Casualty’ and ‘Holby city’ in which he still portrays “Lofty Chiltern” Recordings Lee has released Five albums and appeared on countless others including “The Best of Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Just Lee, a grand piano, and a pianist showcasing the exquisite poignancy of his voice.

TICKETS: Rows A & B £56.50 Meet & Greet (6pm) £24 All Other Rows Sat 11th May, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Jim Tavare:

Bedpan to Deadpan Directed by Henry Normal, In 2018 Jim returned to the Edinburgh Fringe for the first time in 20 years with his first narrative show, ‘From Deadpan To Bedpan’. He tells the story of how a quick trip to the shops changed his life forever. The show is a heart-warming and seriously funny tale of survival against the odds, strange forebodings, unbelievably massive American medical bills, and a dog called Mr Kippy. To much acclaim, this show won ‘Spirit of the Fringe Award’ at the Edinburgh Fringe 2018.

TICKETS: £17.50 & £14 Concessions Sat 11th May, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Bye Bye Baby Celebrating Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons

Bye Bye Baby is more than your average tribute band.

They deliver a full theatre show covering the journey of the Four Seasons from the very beginning up until the Disco era and the rock and roll hall of fame. In fact a musical journey through the sounds of one of the most successful bands of all time.

They perform 31 numbers in close 4 part harmony, with slick choreography and the recognisable falsetto this really sets the scene for a great night.

TICKETS: £26 & £24 Concessions

Sun 12th May, 2pm, Theatre, Dance

Presented By Vienna Festival Ballet A lively production, infused with old world charm, Coppélia appeals to audiences of all ages with its captivating story of an eccentric toymaker and his beloved doll. The colourful costumes, lively characters and beautiful music from Delibes all combine to create a magical and comical classic that warms and entertains from start to finish. Coppélia is guaranteed to lift the hearts of all the family.

TICKETS: £21.50 & £18.50 Concessions Sun 12th May, 7:30pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Croft and Pearce: Double Take Stars of BBC Radio 4’s ‘The Croft & Pearce Show’ and ‘Sketchorama’, winners of the Mervyn Stutter Spirit of the Fringe Award, recipients of the official Edinburgh Fringe ‘Total Sell-Out Show’ laurel and WhatsOnLondon Comedy Award nominees 2017.

This BBC ‘Next Big Thing’ Act have sold out theatres in London, New York and around the UK. Don’t miss their brand new show!

TICKETS: £13.50 & £11.50 Concessions Wed 15th May, 8pm. Theatre, Comedy

Angela Barnes: Rose-Tinted

Following another sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Angela Barnes (Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC 2’s Insert Name Here, BBC R4’s The News Quiz and host of The Comedy Club and Newsjack on BBC R4 Extra is back with her brand new show Rose-Tinted.

With stand up and stories, Angela is trying, really trying, to look on the bright side of life.

14+ Age Recommendation

TICKETS: £15.50 & £13.50 Concessions

“The pace is fast, the material strong and the delivery perfect” Chortle

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Coppelia

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Fri 17th May, 7:30pm, Exchange Studio

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Flux Presented by Smoking Apples Meet Kate: a physicist in the male-dominated labs of the 1980s. Addicted to the pounding beats and neon glow of her generation, follow Kate as she discovers her potential as a cutting edge scientist.

Inspired by the work of female scientists, Flux uses extraordinary puppetry, an electrifying set and a filmic score.

Supported by Arts Council England.

TICKETS: £11.50 & £10 Concessions Fri 17th May, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Bowie Experience

Bowie Experience is a breathtaking concert celebrating the music of the world’s greatest pop icon, David Bowie.

A must see for all Bowie fans, the latest production promises an unforgettable journey of sound and vision, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy.

TICKETS: £24.50 & Under 14’s £11.50

Wed 22nd May, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, Thur 23rd May 11am & 2pm, Theatre, Family

Dear Zoo After a successful debut tour, Dear Zoo the timeless children’s classic book returns to the stage in 2019!

This production will delight all those who have read the book (both young and old) as it unfolds with childengaging puppets, music and lots of audience interaction.

Tickets: £15.50, £50 Family, £10 A Ticket For Schools & Buy 9 get 10th ticket free

Fri 24th May, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

Monthly Showcase

With nearly 40 years’ experience in the business and as the premier name in comedy, The Comedy Store is renowned as a breeding ground for new comedy talent, and remains the place to see tomorrow’s stars today.

“Still the greatest and most influential comedy club on the planet.” Time Out

Sat 25th May, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Johnny Warmans Mods and Rockers

We bring you “The Best in Stand Up” from around the globe, showcasing the brightest names in comedy today.

TICKETS: £16.50

The very best of the 60’s and 70’s The Mods and Rockers Show, by Johnny Warman’s Magic Bus, brings you the best musical years of our lives - the sixties and seventies.

So, whether you had a parka or a leather, or a scooter or a Norton, get ready for a night of pure entertainment from one of the best bands on the live circuit.

TICKETS: £18.50

Sat 25th May, 7:30pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Just Like That -

The Tommy Cooper Show Complete with live musical accompaniment, this critically acclaimed tribute show is full of magic and mirth and is the perfect celebration of Britain’s favourite comedian.

The show, fully supported by The Tommy Cooper Estate and Tommy’s daughter, Vicky, has been wowing audiences for four years, including a 16week residency at London’s Museum of Comedy.

TICKETS: £13.50 & £11.50 Concessions

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Thurs 30th & Fri 31st May, 7:30pm Sat 1st Jun, 2:30pm & 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Airbrush Productions are excited to be returning to the Hazlitt with a sparkling, fresh production of everyone’s favourite musical! The Sound of Music tells the story of Maria, a spirited novice, who is sent to be governess to Captain Von Trapp’s seven children. But as she introduces music and life back into the house, it’s not just the Von Trapp children she falls in love with. Set against the backdrop of the rise of the Third Reich, the Von Trapp family faces the heart-wrenching dilemma of staying in the Austria they love, or seeking safety across the mountains.

Filled to the brim with musical classics including Edelweiss, How do you Solve a Problem like Maria, Do Re Mi, and of course Climb every Mountain, this is a firm family favourite!

TICKETS: £16 & £13.50 Concessions Sun 26th May, 1:30pm & 3:30pm, Exchange Studio, Family

The Ugly Duckling

Feeling different, teased by his friends and not accepted by his family, the Ugly Duckling is sad and lonely. Through a series of adventures he soon learns who he really is and his family realises it doesn’t matter what you look like but how good your heart is.

With the crystal-clear story telling, larger than life characters and gorgeous costumes you’d expect from this innovative company, The Ugly Duckling tackles themes of social acceptance and liking yourself in a child-friendly, charming manner.

TICKETS: £11.50 & £9.50 Concessions

“A Fringe comedian who leaves you wanting more? I’ll take that deal”

HHHH The Times

Fri 31st May, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Lou Sanders: Shame Pig Tour

After sell-out, critically acclaimed runs at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and London, with both runs extended to meet high demand, Lou Sanders is back with a national tour.

This show is all about shame. Sanders has met some pigs – and been a mucky little pig herself – and now she’s rolling around in her own filth for your delight.

TICKETS: £13.50

The Independent

Sat 1st June, 7:30pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

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With “SHOWTIME” Andrew continued his long run of domination of the Edinburgh Fringe. A memorable cocktail of personal stories, astute political observations and the odd surprise foray into character cameos, it won yet another barrage of five-star reviews for one of the festival’s most universally acclaimed acts. Now, it’s ‘showtime’ for the rest of the country.

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‘One of the most significant comedians working in the country today’

Andrew Maxwell: Showtime 14+ Age Recommendation

TICKETS: £15.50

Sun 2nd June, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

Shappi Khorsandi:

Skittish Warrior...

Confessions of A Comic Club Comedian, author, cultural icon and - most recently idiot who agreed to be tortured on ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here!’, Shappi Khorsandi is a woman of many parts. But live comedy is where she’s in her element, and now - after her spell in the jungle - she sets out for the more welcoming destination of Maidstone.

TICKETS: £16.50

“Makes live comedy thrilling” Evening Standard

Wed 5th June, 1:30pm & 4:30pm, Theatre, Family Created by Jonathan Rockefeller, the critically acclaimed production of The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show features a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets, faithfully adapting four of Eric Carle’s stories, Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, The Very Lonely Firefly and of course, the star of the show celebrating its 50th Birthday in 2019 The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

TICKETS: £11.50

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Thur 6th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

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The Stones

With all the energy and charisma of The Rolling Stones themselves, ‘The Stones’ pay an accurate and faithful tribute to the sound and look of an authentic Rolling Stones show. Far from being simply ‘look-alikes’; though, ‘The Stones’ have the closest Mick Jagger lookalike on the scene, the group also pay great attention to the sound and feel of the music, all performed with the same accuracy, passion, energy and verve of the originals.

TICKETS: £21.50 & £20 Concessions Fri 7th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Rock For Heroes Following on from our hugely successful first year of touring the incredible new live music experience Rock For Heroes. Bringing the perfect combination of your favourite Rock & Pop artist across the eras, fundraising in support of Help for Heroes.

With music from artists such as Dire Straits, Status Quo, Queen, David Bowie, Spandau Ballet, Bryan Adams, Elton John, AC/DC, Whitesnake & so many more.

TICKETS: £22.50 & £20.50 Concessions

Sat 8th June, 8pm, Theatre, Music

Jackson Live

Jackson Live in Concert now features the hugely talented ‘CJ’ recreating the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs.

He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice!

His renditions of Thriller, Beat It and Billie Jean are truly sensational.

TICKETS: £26.50

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Sun 9th June, 11am & 2pm, Exchange Studio, Family

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The Flying Bath

When everyone has left the house in the morning, the bath toys spring into action and head off on exciting adventures in their magical flying bath! From giving a muddy piglet a shower to putting out a fire for a frightened baboon, they have water at the ready for any emergency – as long as they’re home for the children’s bath time at the end of the day.

This play is based on the original book The Flying Bath.

Text copyright © Julia Donaldson 2014. Illustrations copyright © David Roberts 2014. Published by Macmillan Children’s Books.

TICKETS: £15.50 & £13.50 Concessions

“Cohen himself would have paid to see this”

HHHHH (Daily Business UK

Tues 11th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

My Leonard Cohen Nothing can rouse and seduce like the music of the great Leonard Cohen. D’Arrietta and his band performstirring, arresting interpretations.

TICKETS: £23.50

Wed 12th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Adult

Roman Romp Suitable for 16+ The company that brought you the Adult Panto will be returning this June with their farcical adult comedy, ROMAN ROMP. At the Temple of Vesta, ‘celibacy’ is a way of life.

However, for reluctant virgin, Frigella the Fulfiller, this means her only chance at ‘Shagamus’ is to escape to the Temple of Venus next door. A fool-proof plan is needed and this must be expertly implemented to avoid a nasty punishment. Sadly, with Frigella’s wellmeaning but charmingly stupid friend, Bimbus, things will never be straightforward!

Don’t miss this hilarious evening of farcical confusion and outrageous innuendo…it may also contain mild audience participation!

TICKETS:£18.50

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Disco Divas

A fabulous cast of World Class singers perform the greatest hits of the glamorous high priestess of Pop, Diana Ross, Joni Sledge & the undisputed queen of disco, Donna Summer.

TICKETS: £21.50 & £19.50 Concessions

Don’t walk, boogie instead, the glitter ball is ready so let’s go back, right back to the decadent age of disco!

Wed 19th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Dance

Rhythm Of The Dance This dance and music extravaganza contains a wealth of Irish talent, an exciting 2-hour trip through hundreds of years of Irish dance and music, 22 award-winning World & Irish dance champions with 25 dazzling costume changes.

Enjoy the 20th Anniversary tour of Rhythm of the Dance, five million fans across fifty countries already have!

TICKETS: £26.50

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“The show is spectacular… dancers leave you spellbound” North Westend

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Thur 20th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

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The Johnny Cash Story Following a successful run at the 2018 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, The Johnny Cash Story takes you on an incredible journey through the career of the 18 time Grammy winner.

Featuring powerful renditions of Folsom Prison, Ring Of Fire, Man In Black, Hurt and many more.

TICKETS: £21

“Powerful and compelling singer” Fringe Guru

“Superbly intelligent, highly articulate and deeply sour” The Spectator

Fri 21st June, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Andrew Lawrence

Andrew Lawrence, star of Live at The Apollo and Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow and UK comedy’s foremost contrarian takes a break from all the controversy in this new show.

No politics. No religion. No smut. No swearing.

Just great jokes and good clean fun.

TICKETS: £15.50 & £13.50 Concessions

Fri 21st June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Are you ready to strike a pose?

Join us to celebrate the incredible 35-year career of the best-selling female artist of all time. This dazzling and colourful production features 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!

This is a tribute show and is in no way affiliated with any original artists/ estates/management companies or similar shows.

TICKETS: £25

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Thur 22nd June, Exchange Studio, Comedy

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Hancock & Co James, a multi-talented actor and impressionist, will be performing a BRAND NEW programme of Hancock & Co. which includes a lost episode of Hancock’s Half Hour and two new episodes he has written himself, presented in the style of a radio performance in front of a live audience

TICKETS: £16.50 & £14.50 Concessions

“Utterly masterful and quite, quite superb” Jon Culshaw - impressionist Wed 26th June, 1pm & 6pm, Theatre, Family

Ministry Of Science

Ministry of science live is not your ordinary science show.

It comes with a bang. It comes with a whoosh. But most of all it comes with a Hovercraft built on stage.

This explosive production is a brilliantly entertaining approach to science education... fingers in ears advised!

TICKETS: £17, £15 Under 16’s & £12.50 School Groups Thur 27th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

The Simon & Garfunkel Story (50th Anniversary Tour) Direct from a weeklong run in London’s West End at the Vaudeville Theatre, a SOLD OUT Worldwide tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this 50th Anniversary Celebration also features a full live band performing all the hits including ‘Mrs Robinson’, ‘Cecilia’, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’, ‘Homeward Bound’ and many more.

Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed!

TICKETS: £26.50 & £24.50 Concessions

“Fantastic” (Elaine Paige, BBC Radio 2)

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Fri 28th June, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Award-winning band The Bluejays (featuring stars of Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story, Dreamboats & Petticoats and Million Dollar Quartet) take you on a jiving journey through the fabulous fifties.

Packed with over 40 classic hits including Rock Around The Clock, That’ll Be The Day, Jailhouse Rock, Johnny B. Goode, Tutti Frutti, C’mon Everybody, Stupid Cupid, Great Balls of Fire and La Bamba, all performed live on stage, Rock and Roll Revolution will transport you back to the era when music changed the world forever!

TICKETS: £21.50 & £19.50 Concessions Thur 4th July, 7:30pm, Theatre, Musical

Mad About The Musicals

It’s Everything You Ever Want” “The Music Of The Night” is “Never Enough” so sit back and relax while our talented cast headed up by Michael Courtney take you on a whistle stop tour. From the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, the critically acclaimed Mad About The Musicals is back - celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love!

With a host of your favourite numbers from the pen of Rodgers & Hammerstein, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Boublil & Schonberg, the talented cast of Mad About The Musicals evoke the true spirit of the stage, with brilliant vocals, stunning costumes and a spectacular light show, to bring you the very best show in town!

TICKETS: £23.50 & £21.50 Concessions

Sat 6th July, 2:30pm & 7pm, Theatre

The Greatest Prima Stage School’s talented students present ‘The Greatest’ – a celebration of inspirational people from all walks of life interpreted through dance and song.

Amateur Hire

TICKETS:£14.50 & £12 Concessions

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Rock & Roll Revolution

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COMING SOON

Wed 10th - Sat 13th July 7:30pm & 2:30pm, Theatre, Musical Following last year’s sensational production of ‘The Addams Family’, Valley Park School will be bringing you their next exciting production in July, details of which will be announced soon via their website (valleypark.viat.org.uk) and Twitter account (@VPSchool) and on the Hazlitt Theatre website (www.HazlittTheatre.com) where you can also purchase tickets.

Wed 17th - Fri 19th July, 7pm, Sat 20th July 1pm & 5pm, Theatre

Presented by Stage Theatre Society Stage Theatre Society are back this Summer with the classic musical, ‘Chitty Chitty Bang Bang’. Take a fantastic musical adventure with an out-of-this-world car that flies through the air and sails the seas. Based on the beloved 1968 film version of Ian Fleming’s children’s book, and featuring an unforgettable score by the Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins), Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is one familyfriendly blockbuster that audiences will find “Truly Scrumptious”.

An eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts sets about restoring an old race car from a scrap heap with the help of his children Jeremy and Jemima. They soon discover the car has magical properties including the ability to float and take flight. Trouble occurs when the evil Baron Bomburst desires the magic car for himself. The family joins forces with Truly Scrumptious and batty Grandpa.

This amateur production is produced by kind arrangement with MTI Europe which has been adapted for the Stage

by Jeremy Sams. Music by Special Arrangement with Sony/ATV Publishing. Licensed Script Adapted by Ray Roderick.

TICKETS: £15.50 & £14 Concessions

Sat 13th July, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

Sam Avery:

The Learner Parent Stand-up comedian, viral blogger and bestselling author Sam Avery (aka the Learner Parent) started his awardwinning blog when his twin boys were born. A million nappies, Peppa Pig episodes and a head-full of hair loss later, he shares all the lows, highs and hilarious inbetweens of his experiences of first-time parenthood.

TICKETS: £18.50

Fri 2nd Aug, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Formed in late 2017 from a passion for the work of ‘THE BOSS’. Each member of this 7 piece band have their own unique abilities as performers and an undeniable love of the music.

The band members as they are now, have impressive references, listing previous UK tours alongside recordings with big names in the music industry. While the band remains a fairly new creation they are already showing signs of a big and successful career, The band has made it clear that their passion for SPRINGSTEEN outweighs all others.

Have a great night with THE SOUND OF SPRINGSTEEN

TICKETS: £24.50 & £22.50 Concessions

Sat 3rd Aug, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Marty Wilde & The Wildcats A fantastic evening awaits you from a man who a short while ago was awarded the MBE by the Queen for services to music, so get ready for a stunning musical roller coaster as Marty Wilde and the Wildcats bring you a much-acclaimed show – a show that has been rocking the audiences around the country.

TICKETS: £24

Sat 17th Aug, 7:30pm, Theatre, Music

Total 80’s

Celebrating the amazing musical landscape of this time with all of your favourite hits from artists such as Wham!, Madonna, A-Ha, Cyndi Lauper & many more.

This is a theatre show unlike any other, it’s a party atmosphere it will evoke memories you’d forgotten.

Performed by an incredible 7 piece band, that recreates the magic to take you back in time

TICKETS: £24

BOOK ONLINE: HAzlitttheatre.com

The Sound Of Springsteen

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Wed 21st Aug, 2pm, Theatre, Family

BOX OFFICE: 01622 758611

Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs for Revolting Children Jay Foreman is an award-winning musical comedian whose songs have been heard on BBC Radio 4, Radio 4 Extra, The One Show, London Live TV and Dave Gorman’s UK/Ireland tour. Jay provides a devilishly cheeky hour of songs, poems and comedy for children of all ages in this family-friendly show which regularly sells out its entire runs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

TICKETS: £13.50 & £11.50 Concessions

Fri 23rd Aug, 7:30pm, Theatre, Adult

The Dreamboys The Dreamboys, the UK’s most famous girl’s night out, are back and hotter than ever with a brand-new show and UK tour for 2019.

With special guest appearances on some of the UK’s biggest TV shows such as The X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, Celebrity Big Brother, Loose Women, This Morning, Geordie Shore and The Only Way Is Essex, plus massive sold out Worldwide tours, it’s no wonder The Dreamboys are the only show of its kind in history to have celebrity status.

TICKETS: £39 Row A - C £29 Row D - F All the rest £26

Wed 28th Aug, 5pm, Theatre, Music

Four hugely talented girls pay tribute to one of the UK’s finest Girl-Bands. With breathtaking dance moves, replica costumes and some of the finest vocals in the UK, this is a highenergy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Featuring songs such as DNA, Wings, Salute, Black Magic, Love Me Like You, Secret Love Song and many, many more.

TICKETS: £17

Thur 29th Aug, 2:30pm, Theatre, Family

Right Royal Draw Along Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt and draw along with him! He’ll be showing you how to sketch favourite characters like Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, sharing ways of creating fantastic creatures like dragons and unicorns, and giving loads of top tips.

And to celebrate his latest book ‘Nice Work for the Cat and the King’ everything will have a special ‘royal’ twist!

TICKETS: £11.50 & £9.50 Concessions

BOOK ONLINE: HAzlitttheatre.com

The Little Mix Experience

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Mon 5th - Thur 8th Aug, 10:30am - 3:30pm Fri 9th Aug, 10:30am - End of performance

James And The Giant Peach: Play In A Week

James Henry Trotter lives with his two horrid aunts, Spiker and Sponge. He hasn’t got a single friend in the whole wide world. That is not, until he meets the Old Green Grasshopper and the rest of the insects aboard a giant, magical peach!’

So if you are aged between 6-10 and want to be part of bringing this story to life, join us at The Hazlitt Theatre in the Summer Holidays and be part of our wonderful cast.

TICKETS: Workshop Fee £85 Performance £5

Mon 5th - Thur 8th Aug, 10:30am - 3:30pm Fri 9th Aug, 10:30am - End of performance, Exchange Studio

Grease:

Musical In A Week A musical about teens in love in the 50’s! It’s California 1959 and greaser Danny Zuko and Australian Sandy Olsson are in love. They spend time at the beach, and when they go back to school, what neither of them knows is that they both now attend Rydell High.

Danny’s the leader of the T-Birds, a group of black leather jacket-wearing greasers while Sandy hangs with the Pink Ladies, a group of pink-wearing girls led

by Rizzo. When they clash at Rydell’s first pep rally, Danny isn’t the same Danny from the beach. They try to be like each other so they can be together.

So if you are aged between 11 - 19yrs and want to be part of bringing this musical to life , join us at The Hazlitt Theatre in the Summer Holidays and be part of our wonderful cast.

TICKETS: Workshop Fee £85 Performance £5

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Next Season Shows Sun 15th Sept

Suddenly...!

Thur 12th Sept

John Robins: Hot Shame Sun 29th Sept

The Princess & The Frog

Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Thur 3rd Oct

La Voix Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Sun 6th Oct

Only Fools & Boycie Sun 13th Oct

Ed Gamble Thur 17th Oct

Paul Zerdin

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Mon 28th & Tues 29th Oct

Jim Davidson:

The People Fight Back Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Monthly Showcase

The Comedy Store, Maidstone Sun 13th Oct

Hey Diddle Diddle Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Fri 18th Oct

Kate Bush-Ka Sat 2nd Nov

MARVELus: All the

Marvel Movies... Kind Of Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Sat 2nd Nov

Motown Greatest Hits: How Sweet It Is Members Priority Booking & Discount*

Sat 30th Nov - Tues 31st Dec

Beauty & The Beast

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Classes 5pm - 6pm Children And Youth Theatre 6pm - 7pm, Adult Theatre (18+)

Hop Shed on Fridays Hopshed are proud to produce beautiful, inspirational and groundbreaking theatre!

Join now! Our fantastic, inclusive performance workshops involve movement, drama, singing and story-making. Led by Hopshed’s highly experienced and enthusiastic staff, Hopshed’s creative and artistic workshops are specifically designed to encourage members to make friends, develop new skills and grow in confidence in a vibrant and

uplifting environment.

Hopshed is Kent’s only truly inclusive theatre, where everyone is welcome and everyone is valued.

Supported by The Symbol Trust, Hopshed is currently made up of 60 members with or without disabilities.

Find us on Fridays during term time at the Hazlitt Theatre!

To find out more or get involved: Email: hopshed@symboltrust.org Tel: 01622 859 216

HATHA YOGA CLASSES with Yvonne Celder BWY (British Wheel of Yoga) Dip Hazlitt Theatre, Wednesdays between 12 – 1.00 pm Mixed ability Yoga classes for all, beginners through to intermediate.

A mixture of static and flowing Yoga, concentrating on alignment, breath control and relaxation. Energise your body for the day ahead, learn to relax and let go of any stress and tension in this fast no time for ourselves life we all lead. Take one hour out for yourself and notice the change within you.

Cost : Drop in £8

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Dance Classes

Thursdays Junior - 4-5pm - 6-11yrs Senior - 6.30 - 7.30pm - 11-14yrs Intermediate - 7.30-8.30 - 14 - 19yrs Working on many different styles of dance including commercial, contemporary, Jazz, Musical Theatre, partner work and many more These classes are developed to help build confidence in dance as well as being a fun environment to learn a new skill.

Classes Coming Soon: Zumba / Baby Ballet / Once Upon a Song (Parent & Baby) For further information email: hazlitt.youththeatre@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or visit www.HazlittTheatre.com

BECOME A HAZLITT THEATRE MEMBER Benefits Include: • Queue jumping • Beat the queue and book first • Two Free Drinks on us • VIP nights • Receive our newsletter • Money saving ticket offers • Seasonal brochure as well as exclusive members offers at Wagamama Maidstone

Membership available from £30

HOW TO BUY: Call our Box Office on 01622 758611 Visit Our Box Office 10:00 - 16:00 MON - SAT Sign up at www.hazlitttheatre.com

Hazlitt Theatre Choir Love Singing? Love learning exciting new material? Love singing your favourites?

Well, we cover it all!

The Hazlitt Theatre is proud to host it’s own In House Choir, meeting weekly throughout term time in our Exchange Studio, and performing onstage at the Hazlitt Theatre.

Covering a wide range of styles and repertoire - we’ve got Musical Theatre, Pop, Acapella & Traditional classics to suit ALL abilities of singers! Come along and join us at one of our termly taster sessions, or better still - sign up for a term and get singing along to all your favourites today!

No Audition Required - Bespoke Musical Arrangements Materials Provided - Individual Harmony Rehearsal Tracks - Theatre Trips & Discounted Tickets

ONLY £65 PER TERM (10X WEEKS)

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BOX OFFICE: 01622 758611

BOOKING & ACCESS

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In order to ensure our booking fees are transparent please note the following information;

The Hazlitt Theatre is committed to make the venue as accessible and enjoyable an experience for all patrons as possible.

A booking fee of £1/£1.50 will be charged on each ticket, this fee directly supports the running costs of the Hazlitt Theatre. Ticket revenue is divided between many different parties and an increase in ticket prices may not necessarily benefit the theatre. By adding a small booking charge we ensure that every penny goes to supporting your theatre and ticket prices are kept to a minimum.

Disabled Access All our venues are wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs are most welcome. There are parking bays for people with disabilities sited adjacent to the venue. We also have lift access to all of our venues located in Rose Yard.

We are happy to post your tickets out to you for £1 or you can choose to collect them from the box office.

In Person Hazlitt Theatre, Earl Street Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1PL, Monday – Saturday from 10am – 4pm.

(Box Office opens 1 hour prior to each performance in the Hazlitt Theatre and 30mins for performances in the Exchange Studio).

Adapted toilet facilities are also available.

The Hazlitt Theatre and Exchange Studio both have an infra red sound enhancement system for use with or without a hearing aid.

Please ask a member of the Front of House who will be happy to ensure that you have access to this.

By Phone 01622 758611, Monday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm

Booster Seats The Hazlitt Theatre has a limited number of booster seats available on a first come first served basis. Children under 2 yrs can sit on a parents lap for most performances free of charge. Please check when booking.

Online www.hazlitttheatre.com

Smoking Policy Smoking or the use of E-Cigarettes is prohibited.

By Post Please indicate performance date, time, price and discounts (if applicable). Please make all cheques and postal orders payable to Parkwood Leisure Ltd. Please include your day and evening telephone number and email address.

Methods of Payment

No photography or filming allowed during performances.

HOW TO FIND US

Credit/Debit Cards Mastercard, Visa and Debit Cards all welcome.

Please bring along the card used for booking.

Reservations Tickets will be held for 7 days after which we reserve the right to release them for sale.

Discounts Although discounts apply in most cases, external promoters may on occasion exclude certain categories.

Only one discount may be claimed per ticket.

Hazlitt Theatre

Children under 16 years old.

Over 60 people aged 60 and over.

Students people over 16 and in full time education.

Unemployed people in receipt of job seeker’s allowance, income support, working tax credit or housing benefit. Confirmation of eligibility may be asked for.

The Hazlitt Theatre reserves the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice. These will not apply to tickets already purchased before the announcement.

Refund/Exchange of tickets Exchange/reprinting of tickets will incur a fee of 50p per ticket.

In the unlikely event of a performance being cancelled a full refund or exchange will be offered free of charge.

Theatre Tokens Theatre Tokens are available for sale from the box office. All tokens are offered in a presentation card. These can not be redeemed against any show advertised as a ‘Hire’ or London Theatre Trips.

Free Mailing List/Email Alerts Keep in touch with what’s on at The Hazlitt Theatre by joining the mailing list at the box office or keep up to date with all the news at www.hazlitttheatre.com

Park and Ride London Road: (M20 Junction 5) Sittingbourne Road: (M20 Junction 7) Willington Street: (A20 at Bearsted) Mon – Fri 7am – 6.30pm, Sat 8am – 6.30pm

By Rail Maidstone East (nearest), Maidstone West and Maidstone Barracks are all within walking distance.

By Road We are easily accessible from the M20 and M2.

Parking Ample parking is available under the Fremlin Walk Shopping Centre (£2 for all evening parking from 7pm – 11.30pm).

Sandling Road Car Park – From £1.10 for up to an hour to £6 for 5+ hours. Season tickets are not accepted.

BOOK ONLINE: HAzlitttheatre.com

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calendar May – DECEMBER 2019 Programme listings for the Hazlitt Theatre & Exchange Studio MAY 4 5 8 9 10

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Adam Riches - The Adam Riches Experience The Opera Boys Dad’s Army Radio Show True Gold - The Spandau Ballet Experience Lee Mead - My Story: A Dream That Became A Reality Bye Bye Baby Jim Tavare - Bedpan To Deadpan Coppelia - Vienna Festival Ballet Croft & Pearce - Double Take Angela Barnes - Rose Tinted The Bowie Experience Flux Dear Zoo The Comedy Store, Maidstone Just Like That - The Tommy Cooper Show Johnny Warmans - Mods & Rockers The Ugly Duckling The Sound Of Music - Airbrush Lou Sanders - Shame Pig

JUNE 1 2

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Andrew Maxwell - Showtime Shappi Khorsandi - Skittish Warrior...

Confessions of A Comic Club The Very Hungry Caterpillar The Stones Rock For Heroes Jackson - Live In Concert The Flying Bath My Leonard Cohen Roman Romp Disco Divas Rhythm Of The Dance The Johnny Cash Story Andrew Lawrence Into The Groove - Madonna Tribute Hancock & Co Ministry Of Science The Simon & Garfunkel Story Rock & Roll Revolution

JULY 4 6 10 10-13 13 17-20

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Mad About The Musicals The Greatest - Prima Stage School Waitress - London Coach Trip Valley Park Sam Avery - The Learner Parent Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Stage Theatre Society Much Ado About Noting by Handlebards: In Cobtree Park

AUGUST 2 3 5-9

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The Sound Of Springsteen Marty Wilde & The Wildcats James & The Giant Peach HYT Play-In-A-Week Grease - HYT Musical In A Week Total 80’s

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Sing Along With The Emoji’s Jay Foreman’s Disgusting Songs For Revolting Children The Dreamboys Miss British Beauty Curve The Little Mix Experience Right Royal Draw Along

SEPTEMBER 6 Roy Orbison and The Travelling Wilburys Experience 7 Walk Like A Man 12 John Robins - Hot Shame 13 Murder She Didn’t Write 14 Purple Zeppelin 15 Suddenly 21 Who’s Next - The Who Tribute 25 The Adele Songbook 26 The Comedy Store, Maidstone 27 Whitney - Queen Of The Night 28 Jonny & The Baptists 29 The Princess & The Frog OCTOBER 2 Silas Marner 3 La Voix 4 The Lampoons - The House On The

Haunted Hill 5 Abbamania 6 Only Fools & Boycie 10 The Three Degrees 11 Faith - The Legacy 12 The Elvis Years 13 Ed Gamble: Blizzard 13 Hey Diddle Diddle 17 Paul Zerdin’s Puppetry Party 18 Kate Bush-Ka 19 Gutted 24-26 Fame presented by Hazlitt Youth Theatre 27 The Billy Joel Songbook 28-29 Jim Davidson: The People Fight Back 30 My My My Delilah 31 The Comedy Store, Maidstone 31 Getting The 3rd Degree NOVEMBER 1 The Beach Boys Smile 2 Motown - How Sweet It Is 2 MARVELus: All The Marvel Movies... Kind Of 9 Choice Grenfell 14 Kevin Bloody Wilson 15 Jive Talking - The Bee Gees In Concert 16 Jason Byrne - Wrecked but Ready 21 The Comedy Store, Maidstone 22 T.Rextasy 23 Frankly Aretha DECEMBER 30-31/12 Beauty & The Beast