The Tower Theatre Folkestone What's On June-December 2023

THE TOWER THEATRE FOLKESTONE

VOLUNTEER

If you love theatre and want to make a difference within the local community, why not volunteer at The Tower Theatre Folkestone?

We are currently looking for volunteers to help with Front of House roles. Shift lengths are usually between 2-3 hours and you can volunteer as much or as little as you want. Even helping out a couple of times a year would help us!

Duties could include: greeting the audience on arrival, selling ice creams during the interval or assisting audience members in finding their seat.

In return you will get to watch plays, musicals, dance shows, concerts, and our annual pantomime for free!

Volunteering with us is a great opportunity to make friends, gain new skills and become part of a thriving community.

We welcome applications from anyone aged 16+. No experience necessary as full training will be provided and these roles would suit anyone who enjoys working with people.

For more information please email office@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or call us on 01303 223925

Membership

Want to be on the stage or behind the scenes?

Joining as a full Active or Youth member allows you to take part in all areas of a production; be it acting on the stage, or supporting backstage during the show, whilst enjoying a range of other membership benefits.

FHODS produces 5-6 shows a year, including at least one musical. Auditions are clearly advertised, and new members are warmly welcomed to the stage.

If being on the stage isn’t for you, you can help with scenic painting, wardrobe, props, set building, FOH, lighting, sound or even directing and producing. Come and be part of the huge team it takes to put on a production, from a side you wouldn’t see from the audience.

Current Membership Rates for 2022/2023

Active £30 l Joint Active £50 l *Friend £20 l *Joint Friends £25

Youth £20 (up to 17 years inclusive) l Family £75 (2 parents/guardians and their children)

For Youth Members aged 12-17, they are able to join the Youth Drama Section that meet weekly on Sunday evenings, and take part in their own production.

Being on stage or behind the scenes not for you?

*As a Friend of FHODS, you can help support your local theatre financially and still receive all of the membership benefits.

For more information visit: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk

Email: membership@fhods.org.uk

THE FOLKESTONE-HYTHE OPERATIC & DRAMATIC SOCIETY CIO

Tuesday 13 June 10.30am & 4pm

Friday 16 June 7.30pm

MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their unique and infectious blend of family music to The Tower Theatre!

Their aim is to provide quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of folk, soul, afro, latin, dub, comedy and theatre this unique band present the ‘sing-along’ with a new lease of life for all the family to join in with.

Headed up by Mrs H on lead vocals and guitar, the all star band includes members of Red Snapper, Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo, Beth Orton’s band and The Leisure Society, on an array of instruments including guitars, banjos, double bass, accordion and trumpet.

Bring your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and don’t hold back from joining in the fun!

‘Mrs H is one of the hidden gems of London.’ Time Out

Tickets

Adult £5 | Child £3.50

Unreserved seating | Doors open 30 minutes before the show | Running time 1 hour |

Suitable for ages 0-8

HASTINGS PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra is a dynamic world-class symphony orchestra for the flourishing South East, led by Artistic Director Marcio da Silva.

We are delighted that they are returning to The Tower for a second time, with a popular programme featuring GRIEG Holdberg Suite, VIVALDI Four Seasons and FAURÉ Requiem in D Minor.

Emil Chakalov - Concert Master

Emil has been leading the Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra since 2019. He has built a successful career as an orchestral, chamber and session musician. He is one of the leaders of the Orchestra of the English National Ballet, where he regularly performs the violin solos in beloved ballets such as Swan Lake and Sleeping Beauty, at the London Coliseum, the Royal Albert Hall and other prestigious venues.

A wonderful evening, not to be missed!

https://www.hastingsphilorchestra.co.uk/

Tickets

Rows B-F £22.50 | G-L £17.50 | M-R £12.50 | S-X £7.50 | Under 18s and full time students go free

Doors from 6.30pm

Thursday 22 June 7.30pm

Roots 8

A Sam Kelly and Gregg Kofi Brown concept, members of two legendary bands. Sam is a founding member and drummer with one of the most sampled bands in history ‘CYMANDE’. Gregg is a forty-year veteran of the Godfathers of afrobeat & jazz and afro-rock, OSIBISA. Roots 8 bring a world tropical brand of music. This multi-national eight-piece “All Star” band boasts a wealth of super talented musicians creating a sound that draws on rare groove rhythms combined with Caribbean / Afro Jazz, African back beats and Soulful melodies.

With an international tour, festival bookings and many performance shows booked throughout 2023, Roots 8 are much in demand.

WORLD JAZZ LIVE SESSIONS AT THE TOWER

Hosted by Maiuko

Caribbean & Afro Jazz

They look forward to bringing their music to the World Jazz Live Sessions to The Tower.

Tickets £15

Doors from 6.30pm | Unreserved seating

A PortCaia Production in association with The Tower Theatre

Friday 23 June 7.30pm

Saturday 24 June 8pm

HAPPY BOX OF IMPS

Join us for our 5th instalment at The Tower Theatre!

Love “Whose Line Is It Anyway” and “Mock The Week”? Then this is a show for you!

Happy Box of Imps is an improv show featuring local talent, and if you joined us last time, this evening is guaranteed to be completely different. You never know what to expect, and neither do we!

The evening will include short-form scenes and silly games, which are completely unscripted and unplanned. Audience involvement is key – the ideas come from you! Bring along suggestions of scenes you’d like to see, situations, emotions, occupations and random lines you’d like us to include, and see if they make it into the show.

You can expect an interactive evening full of unpredictable dialogue, and lots of laughter!

May contain adult humour

Tickets £8

Doors from 6.30pm | Unreserved seating

PUNK AND PLUME

KINGS, QUEENS & INBETWEENS

Enjoy an evening of top drag cabaret, hosted by the fabulous Dita Garbo, featuring a variety of acts to entertain and delight, topped off with a DJ set to dance the night away. Guaranteed to be a night to remember!

Dita Garbo – Host & producer of Punk & Plume, Kings Queens & Inbetweens. Dita is a Drag Burlesque, Dancer, Performer & Showgirl at heart.

Performing & hosting in London and the SE. From mesmerising feather fan routines & striptease, to lip syncs dancing the house down. Dita knows how to perform and welcomes you all in. Dita is also expanding Punk & Plume alongside KQ&I will be Kiki, a costume club night & Mystique an intimate evening of cabaret. Dita also runs a monthly free afternoon for the local LGBTQ+ community, she truly is an icon darling.

Tickets £16

VIP Package for 2 £60 (includes a bottle of Prosecco & a reserved table)

Doors from 7pm | Strictly 18+

Unreserved seating

THE

An amateur production by arrangement with The Really Useful Group Ltd. Performed by Folkestone and Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society

Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber

Exclusive sing-along performance

Lyrics by Tim Rice

Sunday 2nd July 2.30pm

Friday 30 June - Sunday 2 July & Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 July

With lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, this family favourite has been wowing audiences for decades and has seen many stars, from Donny Osmond to Jason Donovan, play the titular role.

The story follows Joseph, a dreamer, who is one of twelve brothers. As his father’s favourite son he is gifted a ‘coat of many colours’. His brothers are so jealous that they sell him into slavery pretending that he has been killed. While working for Potiphar, Joseph gets himself into trouble and is thrown into jail. In prison he starts to interpret the dreams of his cellmates and due to his talent, he comes to the attention of the Pharaoh, rising through the ranks of power in Egypt.

Many years later a chance meeting with his brothers, who don’t recognise him, allows Joseph to test whether they are truly sorry for their actions. Will the family be reunited?

With classic songs such as ‘Any Dream Will Do’, ‘Close Every Door to Me’ and ‘Go Go Joseph’, it is a musical which is sure to get everyone excited!

Performances

Friday 30th June 7.30pm | Saturday 1st July 2.30pm | Saturday 1st July 7.30pm

Sunday 2nd July 2.30pm | Thursday 6th July 7.30pm | Friday 7th July 7.30pm

Saturday 8th July 2.30pm | Saturday 8th July 7.30pm

Stalls

Adults £19 | Members £17 | Under 18s £12 | Family ticket £60 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)

Gallery

Adults £17 | Members £15 | Under 18s £12 | Family ticket £55 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)

Doors open one hour before each performance

7.30pm

MRS H AND THE SING-ALONG BAND

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band bring their unique and infectious blend of family music to The Tower Theatre!

Their aim is to provide quality music for children, that adults will love too. Bringing together elements of Folk, Soul, Afro, Latin, Dub, comedy and theatre this unique band present the ‘sing-along’ with a new lease of life for all the family to join in with.

Headed up by Mrs H on lead vocals and guitar, the all star band includes members of Red snapper, Emily Barker and The Red Clay Halo, Beth Orton’s band and The Leisure Society, on an array of instruments including guitars, banjos, double bass, accordion and trumpet.

Bring your voices, silly dances, a sprinkling of mischief and don’t hold back from joining in the fun!

‘Mrs H is one of the hidden gems of London.’ Time Out

Tickets Adult £5 | Child £3.50

Unreserved seating | Doors open 30 minutes before the show | Running time 1 hour | Suitable for ages 0-8

SHREK THE MUSICAL JR.

Nasty will be nice and Folkestone will be ogre-the-moon when Beddow Summer workshop students present their production of Shrek The Musical JR!

The family-friendly musical comedy follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek, who sets off on a quest to save a princess from a dragon. However, it turns out that in order to ultimately succeed, Shrek must battle an even bigger obstacle: learning how to believe in himself and open his heart to others.

Tickets £15 | £12 Concessions (over 65s & under 18s)

Doors from 6.30pm

Shrek The Musical JR. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI

SPEEDWAY SILENT DISCO

Speedway Silent Disco are excited to bring you another thrilling disco battle on the dance floor in collaboration with our friends at The Tower Theatre in Folkestone.

Strictly 80’s DJ Phil Donnechie goes HEAD TO HEAD with the Speedway Team in a 1980’s vs 1970’s battle in this Silent Disco Extravaganza with some classic old-school bangers and retro tunes.

Expect a veritable feast of tunes such as Queen, Abba, Blondie, Madness, Specials, David Bowie, Soft Cell, Madonna … the list goes on … so many bangers!

If this is your first silent disco – we can guarantee it won’t be your last – it’s an addictive experience that will keep you dancing all night as you keep switching channels between 70s & 80s.

Tickets £8

Doors from 6.30pm

DISCOBILITY

Discobility is a new event for adults in the community with learning disabilities/ additional needs, to have fun, dance, and meet others. We are offering a safe space with plenty of parking, disabled access, accessible toilet (no hoist) and great tunes for adults (18+ due to bar being open) with learning disabilities and their carer/ parent/family member (ticket holders to be accompanied throughout the evening).

So join us and show off your best dance moves to all of your favourite tunes played by fabulous DJs!

Bar with snacks for sale throughout the evening.

Tickets £5 (accompanying carer goes free)

Bookable only by phone 01303 223925

Strictly 18+

Saturday 16 Sept. 2.30pm & 7.30pm Saturday 23 September 8pm

THE JERSEYS LIVE! COMEDY MASH PRESENTS BEN NORRIS

Back by popular demand after sell out shows in 2021 & 2022!

Join The Jerseys as they celebrate the timeless music of the 100 million album selling Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. Incredible falsettos, beautiful acapellas – the authenticity of the sublime harmonies of the 60s and 70s – with a huge repertoire including ‘Sherry’, ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘My Eyes Adored You’, ‘Grease’, Rag Doll’, ‘Stay’, ‘Lets Hang On’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’ before finishing off with headline hit ‘Oh What A Night’! This is much more than just another tribute show – this is a celebration of fantastic music performed by an array of incredible talent.

The Jerseys have performed in various prestigious venues, visiting the length and breadth of the UK. Some notable shows include a performance for Her Majesty The Queen on The Long Walk, Windsor Castle for her 90th Birthday Celebrations, and internationally including The Paris Casino in Las Vegas.

Along with their LIVE 4 piece band of internationally renowned musicians, this all-singing all-dancing show features hit after hit, comedy and more – the complete night out which will have you dancing in the aisles of the theatre and leave you ‘beggin’ for more!

Tickets Standard £23 | Concessions £21

Doors open 1 hour before the show

You can expect a buzzing Comedy Club night featuring the best professional comedians and breakthrough acts. 4 comedians and an MC will entertain you for an evening of hilarity and a snip at only £12.50!

Headliner – Ben Norris

“…unbelievably brilliant” Jason Manford

Ben is a highly experienced and hugely wellrespected stand-up. He’s been performing comedy since 1993 and is renowned for his incredibly relaxed stage persona and his innate ability to improvise as well as deliver sharply crafted material. Ben’s TV credits include: “Mock the week” (BBC 1), “The Comedy Store” (Paramount and Comedy Central), “Never mind the Buzzcocks” (BBC 2), “They think it’s all over” (BBC 2)

He has written and performed three solo shows at The Edinburgh Festival: ‘Sitting room only’ (1997), ’Mr Ambiguousness’ (2013), and ‘Benny on the loose’ (2014) and was Ed Byrne’s tour support for his 2013 UK tour and appeared at the Apollo, Hammersmith.

Tickets £12.50 | £15 on the door (if available)

Doors 7pm | Unreserved seating | Strictly over 18s

Acts subject to availability and may be changed at any time

Friday 29 September – Saturday 7 October

FHODS are delighted to be presenting this musical production of Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, one of the greatest shows by Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim. Dark, witty and macabre, with a cast of unsavoury characters, Sondheim’s Tony-award winning musical promises a superbly entertaining night out!

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street tells the tale of a resourceful pie shop owner and a vengeful barber out for blood.

After fifteen years of wrongful imprisonment by a corrupt judge, Sweeney returns to London seeking his long-lost family, and forms an unlikely partnership with Mrs Lovett, who serves up pies underneath his former shop. Together, they wreak havoc on Fleet Street, and with the addition of a key ingredient, serve up the hottest – and most unsettling – pies in London. Parental guidance advised – contains scenes that some may find distressing. Recommended 13+

Performances

Friday 29th September 7.30pm | Saturday 30th September 2.30pm & 7.30pm |

Thursday 5th October 7.30pm | Friday 6th October 7.30pm and Saturday 7th October 7.30pm

Stalls

Adults £19 | Members £17 | Under 18s £12

Gallery

Adults £17 | Members £15 | Under 18s £12

Doors open one hour before each performance

Friday 13 October 7.30pm

Saturday 14 October 7.30pm

FLAMENCO EXPRESS

Flamenco Express returns to Britain with a new cargo of raw, heart-wrenching flamenco – with ‘sizzling soloist’ La Joaquina, guitar virtuoso Chris Clavo, the massive vocal presence of Antonio El Pola, and awardwinning choreographer and dancer Juan Carlos Avecillas from Cadiz.

Currently working with flamenco legend María Pagés, Juan already has a formidable record of prestigious Spanish awards and international productions.

In 2015 he created Melómano and debuted his own show “Tic Tac Toe” at the Institutos Cervantes in Chicago and New York. He presented his own work in Toulouse in 2019, and at the Festival de Jerez 2021 and Madrid en Danza 2022.

El Pola

Known for over twenty years as a formidably talented singer dedicated to the purest flamenco, Antonio El Pola has grown to fill the greatest stages, performing with many legends of the art, such as La Chana, Paco de Lucia, Juan El Camas, Concha Vargas, Antonio Moya and Juan Castor. A true custodian of the flamenco history.

Tickets £18 | Concessions £15 (over 65s & under 18s)

Doors from 6.30pm

ANTHEMS OF ROCK

Some people just wish they lived in another era, the era of classic rock!

Anthems of Rock takes you back to the heyday of 80’s rock. Telling the story of how three men born in the 90’s grew up listening to what they define as ‘real music’ and have to come to terms with the fact that not only were they born too late to experience it but the music industry has moved on; or has it?

This rock opera is like nothing you’ve seen before! With fireworks, flames, amazing lighting and exacting attention to detail with three West End credited vocalists and backed by one of the best 5-piece bands on the planet, relive the hits from rock gods such as Journey, Aerosmith, Queen, Bon Jovi, Kiss, AC/DC, Van Halen, and many more!

If you are a fan of live classic rock, this is the show for you!

Tickets £22 | Concessions £20 (over 65s & under 18s)

Doors from 7.30pm |

Running time 150 minutes including interval

Thursday 19 October 7.30pm

Friday 20 October 7.30pm

MARK SIMMONS: QUIP OFF THE MARK

Mark recently joined Dara O’Brian and Hugh Dennis on BBC2’s Mock The Week as a semiregular on the show and now brings you his hotly-anticipated show Quip Off The Mark. He’s also been appearing on BT Sport’s DIY pundit and The Rugby’s On.

This isn’t your average one-liner show, as there is a running theme throughout. This year Mark’s parents have sold the house he grew up in and he has to collect his box of stuff from the loft. Come along to discover what’s in the box, in this top-level one-liner show structured in a way you’ve never seen before!

UK Comics’ Comic 2022 - Best Act

“One of the UK’s pre-eminent pun merchants…the quickest quipster in showbusiness.” Evening Standard

Support Act Danny Ward

Tickets £18

Doors from 6.30pm | 14+ years - contains adult themes and strong language

Running time 2 hours including interval

RAVE ON - THE ULTIMATE 50s AND 60s EXPERIENCE

Back by popular demand after sell out shows in 2021 & 2022!

Rave On is the 50s and 60s musical sensation sweeping the nation. Charting the meteoric rise of Rock and Roll, Rave On is a thrilling tour through music’s most revolutionary decades. Prepare to be enthralled with an evening of back to back hits, vibrant vintage costumes, colourful staging and plenty of dancing in the aisles!

Featuring note perfect renditions of the most loved songs from the 50s and 60s, Rave On is performed by an incredibly talented, eraobsessed group of young musicians. From the emergence of Rock and Roll at Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee to the British Invasion and beyond, this is a musical adventure you won’t want to miss. Rave On features hits from the likes of Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, The Beatles, Connie Francis, Neil Sedaka, Little Richard, Roy Orbison, Lulu, The Beach Boys and many more..

Tickets £22.50 | £20.50 Concessions (over 65s & under 18s)

Doors from 6.30pm

Thursday 2 November 7pm

DISCOBILITY

Discobility is a new event for adults in the community with learning disabilities/ additional needs, to have fun, dance, and meet others. We are offering a safe space with plenty of parking, disabled access, accessible toilet (no hoist) and great tunes for adults (18+ due to bar being open) with learning disabilities and their carer/ parent/family member (ticket holders to be accompanied throughout the evening).

So join us and show off your best dance moves to all of your favourite tunes played by fabulous DJs!

Bar with snacks for sale throughout the evening.

Tickets £5 (accompanying carer goes free)

Bookable only by phone 01303 223925

Strictly 18+

Saturday 4 November 7.30pm

THE TIMELESS SONGS OF BARBRA STREISAND

Top vocalist Sue Caroline presents an acclaimed showcase of The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand, featuring a live band, creating a stunning and captivating tribute to one of most iconic singers of our time.

Sue Caroline and The Andy Wall Band present a captivating show featuring songs from Barbra’s Timeless Concert Tour in the year 2000, together with other iconic songs including ‘The Way We Were’, ‘Evergreen’, ‘Woman in Love’, ‘Don’t Rain on My Parade’, ‘You Don’t Bring Me Flowers’ and many more.

This fantastic show will take the audience on a musical journey through Barbra’s life and career, so whether you are a fan of Barbra Streisand, or a fan of quality and great music, this is the show for you.

Tickets £16.50

Unreserved seating | Doors from 6.30pm

Mike Leigh’s

Abigail’s Party

9 - 11 November

FHODS are proud to present Abigail’s Party, Mike Leigh’s masterpiece of 70s theatre that gives the audience a chilling yet hilarious glimpse into a suburban soirée that turns to tension and tragedy.

Beverly and Laurence are a married couple whose love language is passive aggression, and things come to a cringe-inducing head when their friends and neighbours, Angela and Tony, come over for drinks and nibbles with a side of hostility.

When Susan joins the melting pot to get away from her teenage daughter Abigail’s birthday party a few doors down, the audience gets to witness the hilarious chaos that comes to a head when five people who have nothing in common and no love for each other are pushed into a claustrophobic, obnoxiously decorated living room and pumped full of booze. Expect drama, hilarity, cutting dialogue, and an abject, unforgettable lesson in how to host the house party from hell!

Recommended 14+ - contains strong language

Performances

Thursday 9th November 7.30pm | Friday 10th November 7.30pm |

Saturday 11th November 2.30pm & 7.30pm

Stalls

Adults £16 | Members £14 | Under 18s £11

Gallery

Adults £14 | Members £12 | Under 18s £11

Doors open one hour before the performance

This amateur production of “Abigail’s Party” is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd. on behalf of Samuel French Ltd.

Performed by the Folkestone-Hythe Operatic & Dramatic Society

Friday 17 November 7pm

Friday 24 November 7.30pm

FHODS YOUTH SECTION

The FHODS Youth Section are putting on a fundraising night, to raise money for their future development and Children in Need.

The evening will feature various elements of performing; be it songs from musicals, monologues, comedy sketches and more!

10% of the profits from the night will be donated to Children in Need, with the remainder going towards the FHODS’ Youth Section, for their future development and experiences into the world of theatre.

Please come and join us for this wonderful fundraiser and enjoy an evening of entertainment, created by this talented group of young performers.

There will be a raffle and donation bucket for both charities.

Tickets £10 | £7 Under 18s

Doors from 6pm

MARVELLOUS MAGIC SHOW

We are thrilled to welcome back three of the best magicians in the UK after their sell out show in March; this time on the big stage, so you can expect bigger illusions!

Award winning Etienne Pradier, is a favourite among celebrities and has been booked over a dozen times to entertain King Charles III and other members of the Royal Family. Etienne is one of only 250 member of the Magic Circle with a Gold Star.

Matt Daniel-Baker, has been thrilling audiences around the world for almost 20 years with his exciting and bewildering combination of phenomenal mind reading and razor sharp wit. Counting Justin Timberlake amongst his fans, Matt uses psychology, body language, lie detection and social manipulation to read minds and steal thoughts!

Josh King, is considered one of the UK’s top young magicians. Energetic, with a friendly approach, he creates an unforgettable show. Josh has also performed for King Charles III and the Queen Consort Christmas party at St. James’s Palace.

Tickets £17.50 | Under 18s £10

Recommend 13+ - may feature some strong language and adult humour

Doors from 6.30pm

MATT DANIEL- BAKER ETIENNE PRADIER JOSH KING

‘Direct from London’s West End’

THE MIND READER THE FRENCH MAGICIAN THE RISING STAR

Sleeping Beauty 15 - 29 December 2023

Starring

MIKE NOLAN from The Fizz

FHODS are thrilled to announce their 2023 pantomime Sleeping Beauty. A magical fairy tale, suitable for all ages, packed with comedy, great songs, stunning costumes and exciting visual effects + comedy duo Mike Nolan & John Pritchard will be returning for a ninth time!

Book your tickets now for this magical pantomime spectacular!

Stalls

Adults £19.50 | Members £17.50 | Under 18s £12 |

Family ticket £56 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)

Gallery

Adults £17.50 | Members £15.50 | Under 18s £12 |

Family ticket £60 (2 adults & 2 under 18s)

Doors open one hour before each performance

Coming in 2024

Wednesday 28 February 7.30pm

TONY STOCKWELL – PSYCHIC MEDIUM

Remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous!

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell has a long established credibility as one of the top Intuitive Mediums and has shared the stage all round the world with international mediums such as Colin Fry, James van Praagh and Lisa Williams.

His Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose. We hope that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience.

Tickets £24 (first 5 rows) | £22 all other seats

Please note that recent legislative guidelines insist that any Evening of Mediumship should be billed ‘for entertainment purposes’

Saturday 23 March 7.30pm

THE OPERA BOYS - A NIGHT AT THE MUSICALS

Whether you’re a fan of modern day smash hit musicals like Mamma Mia, Hairspray and Jersey Boys, prefer the classics from the likes of Gershwin and Rodgers & Hammerstein, or adore the definitive masterpieces like Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and West Side Story, this show has something for everyone and is perfect for musical theatre lovers both young and old.

The boys have trained at some of the UK’s finest schools including The Royal Academy of Music. Between them, they have performed lead roles on London’s West End and on Broadway and they have performed as backing vocalists to some of the world’s biggest superstars including Russell Watson, Robbie Williams, Tom Jones and Elton John!

A must-see show for all musical theatre fans!

Tickets £24.50

Saturday 27 April 7.30pm

THE COUNTERFEIT SEVENTIES

Having toured extensively with The Counterfeit Sixties show, they now bring you their unique Seventies show, from a decade of glam rock, through to new wave music, and everything in between!

Featuring the music of Slade, The Bay City Rollers, Sweet, T.Rex and many, many more, they will take you through a rollercoaster ride of the biggest 70s hits.

Members of the four piece band have toured worldwide in their individual rights, and have worked with some of the biggest names of the decade.

Coupled with a stunning light show, costumes from the period, and video footage of the bands and events from the era, making this one show you don’t want to miss!

Tickets £22 | Concessions £20

FIND US

The closest train station is 1.5 miles away (Folkestone West).

POSTAGE

We charge 80p to post tickets, and this will be added on at the time of making the booking. This option is currently only available when booking over the phone.

BABES IN ARMS

For select shows, infants under 2 may be accommodated on their parent’s or guardian’s lap, and no charge will be made. For children aged two and over, childrens’ ticket prices will apply and a seat will be allocated. Please call our box office if you are unsure, prior to booking.

LATE COMERS

We will endeavour to admit latecomers to the auditorium; however, this may mean waiting until the interval.

REFUNDS / EXCHANGES

We do not offer refunds or credit notes unless unfortunate circumstances have forced us to cancel a show. However, tickets can be exchanged for an alternative performance of the same show (subject to availability) up to 48 hours before a performance.

GIFT VOUCHERS

Gift vouchers are available to purchase by calling our box office. Please note that the voucher will expire 12 months from the date of purchase.

The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL

The Tower Theatre

BOOKING TICKETS

Book online at: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or via the Box Office on 01303 223925. Our box office is open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10am2pm, as well as one hour before each performance.

E-TICKETS

No need to print your tickets; it’s fine to show your confirmation on your device.

IN PERSON

We always love to have a chat, so pop in and see us:

North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone, CT20 3HL

CONCESSIONS

Concessions apply (where stated) to under 18s, full time students and senior citizens (age 65+).

ACCESS

The Tower Theatre is a fully accessible venue and we offer four wheelchair positions in row A. These must be booked by calling the box office on 01303 223925.

A fully accessible toilet is available in the foyer.

Follow us on social media

GROUP BOOKINGS

Please call our box office to discuss group booking discounts (10 + tickets). We also offer a longer reservation and payment period, as well as the option of pre-ordering ice creams & programmes (where applicable), to be ready for you on arrival or during the interval.

BOOKING FEE

Please note that a booking fee of £1 per transaction (not ticket), is automatically added to all bookings.

RECORDING

Photography, video and sound recording, the use of mobile phones and digital watches is strictly prohibited in the auditorium

VISITOR PARKING

We offer free parking on-site, with space for up to 60 vehicles. Please note that these spaces are on a first come, first serve basis. There is also restriction free parking nearby, on Royal Military Avenue.

Please note that all rows, except row A, require the ability to climb stairs.

Our Front of House staff are always on hand to help, so please speak to a member of our team on arrival, to assist with any questions.

@tttfolkestone or join our mailing list to be the first to hear about upcoming shows. Sign up to our mailing list via our website or alternatively use the QR code.

DIARY

June

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band

Hastings Philharmonic Orchestra

Tuesday 13 June 10.30am & 4pm

Friday 16 June 7.30pm

The Hen Do Saturday 17 June 8pm

Roots 8 - World Jazz Live Sessions

Happy Box of Imps

Thursday 22 June 7.30pm

Friday 23 June 7.30pm

Punk and Plume - Kings, Queens and Inbetweens Saturday 24 June 8pm

FHODS Joseph and the Amazing 30 June-2 July & 6-8 July

Technicolour Dreamcoat

July

Mrs H and the Sing-along Band

August

Tuesday 4 July 10.30am & 4pm

Shrek the Musical JR. 4 - 5 August 7.30pm

Speedway Silent Disco Friday 11 August 7pm

September

Discobility

The Jerseys Live!

Comedy Mash presents...Ben Norris

Thursday 14 September 7pm

Saturday 16 September 2.30 & 7.30pm

Saturday 23 September 8pm

FHODS Sweeney Todd: The Demon 29 - 30 September & 5 - 7 October

Barber of Fleet Street

October

Flamenco Express

Anthems of Rock

Mark Simmons: Quip Off The Mark

Friday 13 October 7.30pm

Saturday 14 October 7.30pm

Thursday 19 October 7.30pm

Rave On: The Ultimate 50s and 60s Experience Friday 20 October 7.30pm

November

Discobility

The Timeless Songs of Barbra Streisand

Thursday 2 November 7pm

Saturday 4 November 7.30pm

FHODS Abigail’s Party 9 - 11 November

FHODS Youth Section

Friday 17 November 7pm

Marvellous Magic Show Friday 24 November 7.30pm

December

FHODS Sleeping Beauty 15 - 29 December

www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk