Hazlitt Theatre Summer Brochure 2018

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What’s on april – september 2018

Entertainment

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Welcome to a New Season Welcome to the Hazlitt Theatre’s new Summer Season. With the colder weather behind us hopefully the Hazlitt Theatre has some amazing productions within it’s programme to please our audiences of all ages. So with the Easter Eggs eaten and the summer fast approaching, where best to come for your live entertainment fix, than the county towns very own theatre.

This season we welcome some fantastic family shows for all Mum’s, Dad’s and children to enjoy. Where best to start than book your tickets for the extremely well known and much loved ‘Guess How Much I Love You’. A book that we have probably all had read to us, or that we have read to our children, will come alive upon the Hazlitt stage. Alongside this we have a production of Elves and the Shoemaker in the studio and the Summer holiday we will welcome The Giants Loo Roll, Little Mix Experience and The Big Draw Along, This particular season will see the commencement, thanks to Parkwood Capital Investment, of work taking place in the studio to turn it into a better working Black Box Studio theatre. We want to attract new and better acts into our other venue and we believe this exciting turn around will be the key to achieving just that.

We also have some great dance shows in with Vienna Festival Ballet, and we are welcoming a new dance company, Ballet Black. We have ‘Evenings With’ with the likes of Paul Gascoigne, Jason Donovan and Peter Andre amongst others. And for all of you that like a laugh we have comics a plenty. John Robbins, Richard Herring, Alun Cochrane and Shappi Khorsandi will be among some of those that will have you laughing in the aisles.

And for all those music lovers we have some great acts, bands and tributes in ranging from Les Musicals to Complete Madness.

The fantastic Adele Songbook in the same month as Just Begun, a tribute to The Carpenters! So make sure you have a look as I am sure there is a show in this brochure or maybe two or three, just for you.

Regards Martin Cleverley General Manager

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

Entertainment

Season Highlights

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An Evening / Afternoon With Sat 7 Apr, 8pm, Theatre, An Evening With

an evening WITH

PAUL GASCOIGNE The English former professional football player and manager.

Tickets: Gold ticket (Meet & Greet) £76.50 Rows A - F, 7PM Silver ticket: £41.50 All other rows, 8PM Sun 8 Apr, 2.30pm, Theatre, An Evening With

An Afternoon With

MICHAEL BUERK

Michael Buerk Award wining British journalist.

Tickets: £26.50 & £23.50 Concessions £10 Students SOLD OUT

Wed 2 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, An Evening With

JASON DONOVAN & HIS MIDLIFE CRISIS TOUR

Hear some new stories (and possibly one or two you’ve heard before!) plus some of the songs you know and love for a night like no other!

Thu 7 June, 8pm, Theatre, An Evening With

an evening WITH

PETER ANDRE UNSCRIPTED Peter Andre is a pop singer-songwriter and television personality.

Tickets: £91.50 Rows A - F (Meet & Greet) £51.50 Rows G - M (Photo) £26.50 All other rows Wed 13 June, 7.30pm, Theatre, An Evening With

GERMAINE GREER WOMEN FOR LIFE ON EARTH

Germaine Greer is an Australian writer and public intellectual, regarded as one of the major voices of the second-wave feminist movement in the latter half of the 20th century.

Tickets: £16.50 & £14.50 Concessions Students: £10

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Fri 6 Apr, 3pm and 6pm, Theatre, Family

This Spectacular Easter Pantomime adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s classic story is packed with good jokes, quality song and dance routines, spectacular scenery and plenty more for all the family!

Tickets: £16.50

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WIZARD OF OZ Due to popular demand new 6PM show added.

“More laughs in the first 15 minutes than most comedians can muster in an hour” Herald ★★★★

Fri 6 Apr, 7.30pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

JARLATH REGAN ORGAN FREEMAN A standup show from the creator of multi-million downloaded Irishman Abroad podcast, about life and death, give and take, Ant and Dec, youth and young manhood, getting it wrong while getting it right and never worrying about anything ever again.

Tickets: £13.50

Tue 10 Apr, 7.30pm, Theatre, Comedy

JOHN ROBINS THE DARKNESS OF ROBINS Age Restriction 16+ Double Chortle Award winning comedian John Robins – one of the most exciting and distinctive voices in comedy – returns reflecting on love, loss and lamenting the fact he can’t break up with himself.

Tickets: £16

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Thurs 5 Apr, 7.30pm, Theatre, Musical

Showstopper! The Improvised Musical ★★★★★ “Had

me weeping with laughter... you absolutely have to go”

A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch at each performance of this award-winning show as audience suggestions are transformed on the spot into all-singing, all-dancing productions with hilarious results.

Tickets: £21.50

Mail on Sunday

Thurs 5th Apr, 2.30pm, Theatre, Family

The Showstoppers’ Kids Show

The Showstoppers’ Kids Show takes kids’ ideas and turn them into marvellous, musical adventures from scratch, right away and in front of your very noses.

Tickets: £11.50 Fri 13 Apr, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

BEYOND FAITH -

30 YEARS OF FAITH Join us to celebrate the musical legend ’George Michael’ in a spell binding spectacle of his song’s. 2017 marked 30 years of FAITH which launched George’s incredible solo career. We bring you the highlights of this amazing album and much more.

Tickets: £24 & £21.50 Concessions Sat 14 Apr, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

JIVE TALKIN’ PERFORM THE BEE GEES LIVE IN CONCERT Jive Talkin are not simply another Bee Gees Tribute Band, they are THE very best Bee Gees Tribute Band.

Tickets: £24 & £20 Concessions

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Sun 22 Apr, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

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ALUN COCHRANE

ALUN COCHRANISH TOUR Grumpy-joyful, silly-serious stand-up. Jokes, ideas and (possibly) movement will all be deployed for your amusement during this show.

Age Recommendation 16+

Tickets: £14

Thu 29 Mar, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Music

HAZLITT LIVE AND LOCAL Monthly showcase for best Kent songwriters.

Each night 3 local musicians will take to the stage to showcase their own songwriting in a warm, friendly environment. Join us to listen to heartfelt melodies, catchy hooks and foot stomping songs. This is a chance to see the best upcoming talent that Kent has to offer.

Tickets: £5

Fri 27 Apr, 8pm, Theatre, Music

T. REXTASY T.Rextasy have now been performing around the world for over 20 years, a career that ironically out lives Marc’s very own T.Rex.

The band is now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family, estate, original ex-members of T.Rex, and Bolan’s catalogue management.

The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’.

Tickets: £25.50

Truly a rock’n’roll concert for all ages - If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you!

“They’re the closest you’re ever going to get to the real thing”

Bill Legend (original T.Rex drummer)

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Sat 28 Apr, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

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ANGELA BARNES FORTITUDE Following another sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival the Mock The Week regular and host of BBC R4’s Newsjack Angela Barnes will be taking her

“She’s just a gloriously down-to-earth, straight talking and extremely funny comic” The Guardian

SOLD OUT

Age Restriction 14+

Wed 2 May, departure 5pm, London Theatre, Musical

STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL

LONDON COACH TRIP

Enter the intoxicating world of Strictly Ballroom The Musical, a spirited place of hot-blooded passion, hard-won dreams and vibrant self-expression.

Based on Baz Luhrmann’s legendary movie Strictly Ballroom, the soul-stirring musical stars the popular newcomer Jonny Labey (Winner ITV’s Dance Dance Dance) and Zizi Strallen (Mary Poppins) as the star-crossed, dance-crazed lovers Scott and Fran.

Also starring the acclaimed international artist Will Young (Cabaret) as the show’s charismatic bandleader and a 30-strong cast to create a wondrous world of brilliant songs and astonishing moves to truly affirm that Love is in the Air.

Tickets: £65 Thu 3 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

SINATRA, SEQUINS & SWING THE CAPITOL YEARS LIVE

Only UK show President of Sinatra Music Society recommends fans MUST SEE. Relive the legendary songs & 1950s Hollywood glamour of Sinatra’s golden years. With world-class band & prestigious new Swing vocal stars bringing his greatest hits to life, plus mesmerizing Peggy Lee & Marilyn Monroe, swingin’ Bobby Darin, fun & surprises!

Tickets: £23.50 & £15 Students

“I have seen many Sinatra/Swing/Rat Pack shows but this has got to be the best!” (Theatre Critic, The Modish Male)

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Wed 9 - Sat 12 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, Musical

Based on the ultimate feel-good movie of the 80s, Footloose is set to burst onto the stage this May!

Hear It For the Boy and Holding Out for a Hero, Footloose is sure to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles!

When Ren McCormack moves with his mother to the sleepy town of Bomont, and discovers that dancing has been banned, he sets out to change minds - and hearts - of old and young alike. Featuring a host of hits including Let’s

An Amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe.

Tickets: £14.50 (Wed & Thurs) £15.50 (Fri & Sat) Sun 13 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

SOMEONE LIKE YOU

THE ADELE SONGBOOK Hand-picked by Adele herself on Graham Norton’s BBC ADELE Special, the outstanding Katie Markham has the show-stopping voice and captivating charisma to deliver all your favourite Adele hits in an enthralling concert performance.

“Brilliant”Adele

Tickets: £21 & £20 Concessions

Wed 16 May, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

“A gloriously infantile delight in mischief, provocation and inspired rudeness” The Guardian

RICHARD HERRING

OH FRIG I’M 50 “Podfather” (The Guardian) and star of Radio 4’s Relativity, Richard Herring gets to the half century (against all odds) and looks at how his life has changed in the last decade, from irresponsible, single kidult, literally fighting his way through a mid-life crisis, to married father who is mid-way to the telegram from the Queen (though given she will be 140 in 2067, she might forget to send it).

Tickets: £19

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FOOTLOOSE PERFORMED

BY AIRBRUSH PRODUCTIONS

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Thu 17 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

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WE’VE ONLY JUST BEGUN

A CELEBRATION OF THE CARPENTERS GREATEST LOVE SONGS The timeless quality of the Carpenters music makes it as relevant today as when they scored their first UK hit with Close to you in 1970. Every song in the show is a chart hit, brilliantly performed by vocalist Toni Lee, with her Big Band and singers. This high quality production includes an audio visual presentation.

Tickets: £26 Thu 24 May, 7.30pm, Theatre, Dance

BALLET BLACK present A Double Bill featuring

the Suit and A Dream Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream Cassa Pancho’s Ballet Black celebrates dancers of black and Asian descent.

As part of their latest double bill, renowned British choreographer Cathy Marston choreographs a new ballet based on Can Themba’s moving fable The Suit.

Completing the evening is Arthur Pita’s Olivier nominated A Dream Within a Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Age Recommendation 12 years +

Tickets: £17.50 & £14 Concessions Fri 25 May, 8pm, Theatre, Comedy

SHAPPI KHORSANDI -

MISTRESS & MISFIT

Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross, Have I Got News for You and Q.I, Shappi is on the road with her new sell out show.

Age Recommendation 14+

‘She has plenty to say, and says it with pointedness and potency.’

Tickets: £16.50 & £14.50 Concessions

The Guardian

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Sat 26 May, 8pm, Theatre, Music

LIVE IN CONCERT Jackson - Live in Concert sees long-time fan and hugely talented Ben recreate the Michael Jackson experience with his stunning rendition of all his favourite songs. Ben’s portrayal of Jackson has to be the most accurate and exciting tribute to the King of Pop to have ever toured UK theatres. He’s got the look, the moonwalk and the voice! His renditions of Thriller, Beat it and Billie Jean are truly sensational.

Jackson Live in Concert features all-live vocal, an outstanding live band, fabulous costumes, and of course all the signature dance moves associated so fondly with the undisputed King of Pop. Pure MJ!

Tickets: £25 Sat 26 May, 3pm - 8pm,

Early Bird Offer

PROMS IN THE PARK

Tickets £5 until 30 April 2018

Picnics and entertainment from 3pm Maidstone Wind Symphony 6pm Get ready for another sizzling bank holiday performance as Proms in the Park returns to Whatman Park A stunning programme of energising and uplifting music from Invicta Jazz, the Hazlitt Choir and the inimitable Maidstone Wind Symphony Orchestra.

Bring the whole family and enjoy with acts such as Punch & Judy, and the Hazlitt Youth Theatre alongside the This Art of Mine Craft Tent. Plenty to keep everyone entertained throughout the afternoon.

Tickets: £7 (Under 16’s free)

Sun 3 June, 7.30pm, Theatre, Dance

MAGIC OF HOLLYWOOD PASHA KOVALEV & ANYA GARNIS Lights, Camera.... Ballroom. Pasha Kovalev (from “BBC TV’s Strictly Come Dancing”) returns with his brand new show “The Magic of Hollywood”.

This amazing new show will be jam packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers as they perform “Oscar worthy performances” all set to a Hollywood theme.... it promises to be a night, not to be missed!

Tickets: £26.50

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JACKSON

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Tue 12 June, 7pm, Theatre, Dance

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FUSION OF DANCE

PRESENTED BY MAPLESDEN NOAKES

Fusion of Dance is brought to you by The Maplesden Noakes School. This evening celebrates international dance and various dance styles from countries across the world. Not to be missed!

Amateur Hire

Tickets: £10 adults £8 concessions

Thu 14 June, 7.30pm, Exchange Studio, Play

TREADING WATER Age Restriction 14+ A Comedy Of Belly Laughs, Broken Hearts, & Biscuits.

Sue and Carol are lifeguards. Their routine is simple and their dreams seems equally so as they spend their days keeping the morning swimmers, the day trippers, and the evening strollers safe. Day after day they sit, they wait, and they watch the world go by. But when your job is to watch, when do you actually get to live? And what are they waiting for? A sign of danger? Maybe that’s just what they need.

Tickets: £14 & £12.50 Concessions

Thu 14 June, 7.30pm, Theatre, Musical

LES MUSICALS ‘Les Musicals’ presents the biggest hit songs from the West End & Broadway in this exhilarating live concert tour.

Musical Theatre’s leading men and X Factor stars; Jonathan Ansell (G4 frontman) & Rhydian Roberts join forces for the first time ever to create a dramatic & spine tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases the smash hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world’s finest voices.

Tickets: £56.50 Rows A + B & £24 All other rows

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Sat 23 June, 8pm, Theatre, Music

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COMPLETE MADNESS

Sweeney Entertainments proudly presents relive the madness of Madness!

A sensational Theatre extravaganza featuring the amazing talents of this 5-piece band who will take you on a musical journey through the story of one of Britain’s most memorable,visual and fun bands.

Tickets: £21 & £18 Concessions

Tues 26 - Fri 29 June, 7pm, Sat 30 June 2pm & 7pm, Theatre, Dance

MAIDSTONE DANCE STUDIOS PRESENTS

DANCE FANTASIA

Maidstone Dance Studios is proud to present Dance Fantasia 2018, featuring all students from the school aged 5-18! Showcasing the talent of our Juniors, Seniors and Competition squads who have gone onto win numerous trophies over the years at national and local dance competitions. Dance Fantasia is a show that won’t disappoint Amateur Hire

TicketS: £14 Concessions £13

Wed 4 – Fri 6 July 7.30pm Sat 7 July 2pm & 7.30pm, Theatre, Musical

VALLEY PARK SCHOOL PRESENTS

THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Book by MARSHALL BRICKMAN and RICK ELICE Music and Lyrics by ANDREW LIPPA Based on Characters Created by Charles Addams Featuring a book by the creators of Jersey Boys and an extraordinary original score The Addams Family is sure to entertain whether you are 7 or 307!

“The Addams Family” is presented through special arrangement with and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW) Amateur Hire

Tickets: Wed 4th July (Preview performance) £9 Adult Ticket £15.00 Child Ticket £10.00 Family Ticket £45.00

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FAMILY HIGHLIGHTS Sun 22 April, 12am & 3pm, Exchange Studio, Family

SHAKESPEARIENCE Join Shakespeare’s Men as they fly through Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night in a whirlwind hour of mischievous storytelling.

Tickets: £10

Fri 4 May 4.30pm, Sat 5 & Sun 6 May 11am & 2pm, Theatre, Family

GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU Join Shakespeare’s Men as they fly through Macbeth, Romeo & Juliet and Twelfth Night in a whirlwind hour of mischievous storytelling.

Tickets: £15.50 Rows A, B & G £13.50 All other rows & £11.50 Concessions

Sun 10 June, 1pm & 3.30pm, Exchange Studio, Family

ELVES AND THE SHOEMAKER A Brand-new Puppet Musical for all ages.

Set in the village of Uppersole, which was recently cursed by the evil and menacing Dame Verruca, meet Mr Cobbler who just happens to be a…Cobbler and his wife who are struggling to afford the leather for him to make any shoes to sell. But could their fortune change as watching from on high is Fairy Insole who may just use her magic to help the Cobbler’s?

Age Suitability 2+

Tickets: £11.50 & £8.50 Child

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Sun 5 Aug, 2.30pm, Theatre, Family

THE GIANT’S LOO ROLL

Watch out for some frightened sheep, lots of excited children and a fantastic amount of toilet paper in this rip roaring new musical by TaleGate Theatre Productions.

Look out for the biggest loo roll ever on stage in this GIANT of a children’s musical.

The villagers living in the town below the Giant’s house had better watch out, that loo roll has gone bouncing down the hill and straight towards them! Luckily, the townsfolk find lots of uses for runaway loo paper – one sheet provides a huge canvas for an artist, a tailor uses another to fill her shop with paper pants and a school class makes a huge dart that can fly. But what about the Giant himself – doesn’t he need any loo paper? The townspeople have an answer for that, too!

Tickets: £13.50 & £11.50 Child

Sun 23 Sep, 2.30pm, Theatre, Family

There Was An Old Lady Who NICK SHARRATT’S Swallowed BIG DRAW ALONG a Fly Thur 23 Aug, 2.30pm, Theatre, Family

Join acclaimed children’s writer and illustrator Nick Sharratt to find out how he creates his picture books. He’ll show you how to draw Tracy Beaker and Timothy Pope, kings and cats and all kinds of crazy creatures.

There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly...

Plus he’ll share some of his very best drawing tips. Bring pencils, paper and something to lean on and expect plenty of chances to join in!

And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams’ best selling book!

Nick has illustrated close to 260 books. They range from board books for babies to novels for young teenagers.

He’s worked with authors including Julia Donaldson, Jeremy Strong, Michael Rosen, Giles Andreae, Kaye Umansky, Kes Gray and most notably Dame Jacqueline Wilson and he’s also written around 40 of his own bestselling books.

From the creators of Don’t Dribble On The Dragon, this magical show has been written especially for grown ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of tales complete with a feast of sing along songs, colourful animal characters and heart warming family fun.

Tickets: £11.50 & £9.50 Concessions

Tickets: £12.50 & £11 Concessions

But The People’s Theatre Company do!

Suitable for ages 2+

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Thur 5 July, Thur 12 July, Thur 19 July, 8pm, Exchange Studio, Comedy

EDINBURGH PREVIEWS

From the management agency that brought you acts such as Frank Skinner, Russell Howard and Al Murray, Avalon Promotions presents a run of Edinburgh Previews from some of the hottest talent heading to the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Each night will feature two acts trying out some brand new ideas before taking their shows up to the festival in August.

Tickets: £9

Wed 11 July, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

The Hazlitt Theatre Choir returns to the Hazlitt Stage this summer with Tonight’s The Night! A Celebration of Stage and Screen! The glamour of Hollywood meets the best of the West End in this spectacular evening of show stopping hits from Broadway & the big screen.

Tickets: £8

“STUNNING” Time Out

Thur 12 July, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

VOODOO ROOM

A NIGHT OF HENDRIX, CLAPTON & CREAM Paying tribute to these legends of rock are VOODOO ROOM. A very welcome return to this stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians.

They perform an incredible, high energy show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. NOT BE MISSED!

Tickets: £16.50

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Wed 18 July - Fri 20 July, 7pm Sat 21 July, 1pm & 5pm, Theatre, Musical

STAGE THEATRE SOCIETY PRESENTS

IN THE HEIGHTS

An amateur production by arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe This show tells the universal story of a vibrant community in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood – a place where the coffee from the corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the rhythm of three generations of music.

It’s a community on the brink of change, full of hopes, dreams and pressures, where the biggest struggles can be deciding which traditions you take with you, and which ones you leave behind.

All set to an award-score by Lin-Manuel Miranda, and book by Quiara Alegria Hudes, this show is an absolute must see!

Amateur Hire

Tickets: £14 & £11.50 Concessions Fri 3 August, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

The Salts

Songs From The Sea The Salts who are one of the most exciting and energetic concepts around performing original material alongside their own interpretations of traditional songs we all know and love. heir debut album ‘ She Rises’ has received rave reviews across the board and continues to get radio plays around the country and abroad. The band feature five seasoned musicians collectively performing a mixture of instruments as well as great harmonies and are guaranteed to get the crowd singing and dancing along.

Tickets: £13.50 Wed 15 August, 5pm, Theatre, Music

THE LITTLE MIX EXPERIENCE 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 high-energy show from beginning to end, packed with all of Little Mix’s greatest hits and suitable for all ages!

Tickets: £15.50

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Sat 18 Aug, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

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GET READY

Take a trip back to 1960s Detroit with the brand-new, celebrated stage show featuring the velvet vocals of a stellar cast of critically-acclaimed performers.

Tickets: £24.50

Sat 25 -Sun 26 Aug, 7.30pm, Theatre, Adult

DREAM BOYS

The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s most famous and successful show of its kind in history.

Their breathtaking show spectacular has been perfectly created for hen nights, birthday parties and girls nights out with all your friends.

Over 18’s only

Tickets: £39 Rows A - C ( VIP ticket - meet and greet ) £29 Rows D - F £26 All other rows

Fri 24 Aug, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

SUPERSONIC 70’S Bring a strong pair of lungs, and favourite 70s outfit, as it is time for you to live out your childhood memories once more on this glorious rollercoaster ride of 70s nostalgia.

Tickets: £22

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Fri 7 Sept, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

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Bob Drury’s

THE NEIL DIAMOND STORY The life of a legend in song Bob Drury and his band return with a brand new show celebrating the life and music of the legend that is Neil Diamond.

The show tracks Neil’s journey from unknown and struggling New York songwriter to international mega-star and includes music from every stage of a staggering music career spanning five decades.

Tickets: £22.50

Tues 11 - Fri 14 Sept, 7.30pm Sat 15 Sept, 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Theatre, Musical

HALF A SIXPENCE PRESENTED BY KENT MUSICAL THEATRE SOCIETY Following their recent productions of West Side Story and Little Shop of Horrors, Kent Musical Theatre Society return to the Hazlitt Theatre for their fifth consecutive year with Half a Sixpence!

This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe).

Tickets: £16 & £14 Concessions Fri 21 Sept, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

CELTIC COUNTRY This wonderful show brings together the very best of both Irish and Scottish artists with their own style of country music, plus a hint of american country, which all emanated from Scotland and Ireland.

The show stars Ireland’s international recording star Dominic Kirwan, with son Barry Kirwan, Ireland’s newest country star.

From Scotland the fabulously talented accordion virtuoso and country star Brandon McPhee, with special guest Scotland’s international recording artist Star of BBC TV’s the voice Colin Chisholm, a show not to be missed. For all celtic country lovers.

Tickets: £25

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Sat 22 Sept, 7.30pm, Theatre, Adult

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PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS

THE VEGAS SHOW Tickets: £24 Over 18’s Puppetry Of The Penis has now played to most of the Western World, having been hosted in over 35 countries and performed in 6 languages. 2 near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the

Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations which will be projected onto a huge video screen.

Fri 28 Sept, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

BLAKE

With their stunning vocal harmonies, charismatic stage presence and engaging banter, this sexy, classy Classical Brit Award-winning group have won legions of avid fans, sold over a million albums, enjoyed No. 1 hits in ten countries and made nearly 150 TV appearances around the globe.

Tickets: £21.50 Sat 29 Sept, 7.30pm, Theatre, Music

WHITNEY

QUEEN OF THE NIGHT A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artists, and together with a powerhouse and breathtaking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level.

Tickets: £24.50

CLASSES

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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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hazlitt YOUTH theatre JOIN TODAY HYT is one of the leading Youth Theatres in the South East with more than 180 members attending weekly drama based sessions. HYT is perfect for young people aged between 6 and 18 years with a keen interest in performance.

HYT is based in a fully functioning professional theatre providing its members with a sound based knowledge of the inner working of the theatre industry and invaluable experience for those members wishing to pursue a career within theatre.

Unlike many youth groups HYT focuses on the core skill of acting; however, it encourages members to explore both disciplines of singing and dancing when exploring work for productions.

Each session is carefully planned and led by industry professionals to help each member reach their potential whilst gaining in confidence, knowledge and experience.

Monday and Tuesday 5pm – 7pm (11 – 14yrs) 7.15pm – 9.15pm (14/15 – 18yrs) Wednesday and Thursday 5pm – 6.30pm (6 – 11yrs) Saturday 11am – 12.30pm (6 – 11yrs)

£65/£70 per 10 week term HYT sessions are split into three terms: Spring, Summer and Autumn (10 weeks each) and is priced at £65/£70 per term. Annual membership of £5 is applicable.

For further information email: hazlitt. youththeatre@parkwoodtheatres.co.uk or visit www.parkwoodtheatres.co.uk

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DANNY THE CHAMPION OF THE WORLD

BY ROALD DAHL Ages 6 - 10

Mon 6th - Fri 10th Aug, 10am - 3:30pm (Mon - Thur) 10am - 4pm (Fri - End Of Week Peformance), Theatre, Play

Danny thinks his dad is the most marvellous and exciting father a boy could wish for! This summer discover how Danny and his father, plot revenge to save their beloved woods from the nasty Mr Hazell.

Workshop Price - £85

10.30am - 5.30pm (End Of Week Performance), Exchange Studio, Musical

A Workshop - MUSICAL IN A Week

SHREK

THE MUSICAL Ages 11 - 18

On his seventh birthday, two ogre parents send their son Shrek out of their house and into the world to make his living. They warn him that because of his looks, everyone will hate him, and he will not have a happy ending. Discover how the story develops with our very own adapted version, here at the Hazlitt.

For a fun-packed week of singing, dancing and acting with industry professionals.

Workshop Price - £85

BOOK ONLINE: HAzlitttheatre.com

Mon 6 - Thur 9 Aug, 10.30am - 3.30pm Fri 10 Aug, 10.30am - 4pm (End Of Week Performance), Theatre, Play

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Next Season Shows Tues 2 - Wed 3 Oct

SHERLOCK HOLMES​ Sun 28 Oct

Wind In the Willows Tues 30 Oct

AUSTENTATIOUS THE IMPROVISED JANE AUSTEN NOVEL

Sat 3 Nov

The Rolling Stone Story​ Thurs 22- Fri 23 Nov

JIM DAVIDSON ​ On The Road AgAIn Sat 1 - Mon 31 Dec

ALADDIN​

Next Season Shows Tues 9th Wed 10th Oct

BOOK NOW www.HazlittTheatre.com

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Blithe Spirit

Measure for Measure

Blithe Spirit is one of Coward’s most enduring comedies, recently revived in London’s West End with Angela Lansbury as Madame Arcati.

This bawdy and witty Shakespeare comedy has a storyline full of twists and turns as sin meets virtue and good battles against evil.

by Noel Coward

by William Shakespeare

To book or find out more, go to www.Changeling-Theatre.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

Want to check us out in action? Come and see TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT: A Celebration of Stage & Screen (PAGE 15) for a taste of what we do!

x10 week term, x3 terms a year. Only £6.50 per session!

BOOKING & ACCESS

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Booking fees

Access

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.

Booster Seats The Hazlitt Theatre has a limited number of booster seats available on a first come first served basis.

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

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

Online www.hazlitttheatre.com

No photography or filming allowed during performances.

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.

HOW TO FIND US

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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

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calendar april – November 2018 THEATRE 2018 April 4 5 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 17-21 22 27

Swan Lake - Vienna Festival Ballet The Showstoppers’ Kids Show Showstopper! The Improvised Musical Wizard Of Oz An Evening With Paul Gascoigne An Afternoon With Michael Buerk John Robins - The Darkness Of Robins The Beach Boys Smile Beyond Faith - 30 Years Of Faith Jive Talkin’ - Bee Gees In Concert The Willington Players - Hi-De-Hi! Alun Cochrane - Alunish Cochranish T.Rextasy - The 2018 Tour

May 1 2 2 3 4-6 9-12 13 16 17

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Crimes Under The Sun Strictly Ballroom - London Coach Trip Jason Donovan & His Midlife Crisis Tour Sinatra, Sequins & Swing Guess How Much I Love You Airbrush Productions - Footloose Someone Like You - The Adele Songbook Richard Herring - Oh Frig I’m 50 We’ve Only Just Begun - A Celebration Of The Carpenter Greatest Love Songs Ballet Black - A Double Bill Featuring The Suit And A Dream Within A Midsummer Night’s Dream Proms In The Park - Whatman Park Shappi Khorsandi - Mistress & Misfit Yolo Productions - The Bakewell Bake Off Jackson - Live In Concert

June 3 7 13 14 15 23 26-30

Magic Of Hollywood - Pasha Kovalev & Anya Garnis An Evening With Peter Andre - Unscripted Germaine Greer - Women For Life On Earth Les Musicals Circesque Complete Madness Maidstone Dance Studios - Dance Fantasia

July 4-7 11

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Valley Park School - The Addams Family Tonight’s The Night A Celebration Of Stage And Screen - The Hazlitt Theatre Choir Voodoo Room - Hendrix & Cream Tribute Stage Theatre Society - In The Heights Vicar’s Picnic - Yalding

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The Salts - Songs From The Sea Miss British Beauty Curve The Giants Loo Roll The Little Mix Experience Get Ready Big Draw Along Supersonic 70’S Dreamboys

September 7 Bob Drury’s The Neil Diamond Story The Life Of A Legend In Song 11-15 Kent Musical Theatre Society - Half A Sixpence 21 Celtic Country 22 Puppetry Of The Penis 23 There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly 28 Blake 29 Whitney - Queen Of The Night October 2-3 3 4 5 6 7 9-10 11 12 13 20 25-27 28 30

Sherlock Holmes - The Sign Of Four Tina - The Tina Turner Musical - London Coach Trip Simon Goodall & The Bourne Again Shadows The Legend Of Bob Marley Jason Byrne Backlash Ballroom Bing Live!

Forbidden Nights A Vision Of Elvis The Real Thing Miss International Curve HYT - Disney’s High School Musical - Musical Wind In The Willows Austentatious - The Improvised Jane Austen Novel

November 1 Psychic Sally - 10Th Anniversary Tour 3 The Rolling Stones Story 6-10 The Willington Players - The Ghost Train 13-14 Stick Man 15 Motown - How Sweet It Is 16 Pack Up Your Troubles 17 A Gospel Christmas 21 Lady Boys Of Bangkok 22-23 Jim Davidson - On The Road Again December 3 Buddy holly christmas 1-31 Aladdin pantomime

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Live And Local

April 6 21 22 28

Jarlath Regan - Organ Freeman Time Please Shakespearience Angela Barnes - Fortitude

June 10

Elves And The Shoemaker

July 5 12 19

Edinburgh Previews Edinburgh Previews Edinburgh Previews

October 12 Harry & Chris 14 Alice In Wonderland

To find out what’s on or book tickets, visit our website: www.hazlitttheatre.com or call our box office: 01622 758611. *Current programme at the time of print is subjected to change*

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