Dartford Orchard Theatre & Orchard West

Sleeping Beauty

New for 2024, Sleeping Beauty is brought to you by award-winning pantomime Producer Imagine Theatre, and will have everything you know and love about pantomime; memorable musical numbers, magic and mayhem, tons of fun and laughter and a happy ever after!When the wicked fairy Carabosse’s evil curse causes the Princess...

Jack and His Giant Stalk - Adult Panto

Taking the UK by storm since 2004, the Market Theatre’s Adult Panto Company are back on tour and out to corrupt another classic fairy tale beyond recognition with their unique style of Adult Panto. Can the fearless company of just 3 actors hold it all together and pull off their...

Elkie Brooks - The Long Farewell Tour

Having started her career in music in 1960, a remarkable 64 years of performing live, Elkie Brooks will embark upon her ‘Long Farewell Tour’. A celebration of Elkie's illustrious award winning career in music performing some of her biggest hits including Pearl's A Singer, Lilac Wine, Fool (If You think...

UK Pink Floyd Experience

Celebrating 30 years since the iconic ‘PULSE' tour, this highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live - featuring top-flight musicians, a stunning light show and over two hours of incredible music.The new show for 2024 includes many songs from The PULSE set, featuring tracks from ‘The Division Bell’,...

Live Forever

Celebrate the first ever production of its kind, 'Live Forever’ - the story of the greatest rock ’n’ roll band Britain has ever seen…Oasis!  From the moment the curtains rise, you’ll be transported back to the 90s where you will follow the band’s meteoric rise to fame; from their humble...

Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny

If you like fast-paced, edgy one-liners then get ready to be happy. Jimmy Carr is going back on tour with his brand-new show Jimmy Carr: Laughs Funny.Jimmy tells jokes, and jokes are like magnets. Jokes attract people, but they can also repel. Some people are repelled by Jimmy's dark brand...

Showaddywaddy

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last 5 decades!Formed in the 1970s in Leicester from several local bands, they have sold more than 20 million records and have toured all corners of the...

Jim Davidson - The Next Chapter

In the ever-evolving book of British comedy, Jim Davidson OBE remains a best-seller, writing new chapters of hilarity that captivate capacity audiences year after year. Despite the relentless attempts of a woke minority to pen his comedic demise, Davidson's narrative continues to thrive, his fans - the silenced majority -...

Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis

Direct from the USA, Dean Z, star of the “Elvis Tribute Artists World Tour” and winner of Elvis Presley Enterprises’ “Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest” brings his very own all-new high energy Elvis tribute show to the UK.   “Dean Z - The Ultimate Elvis” is a musical journey spanning the...

Peter Andre Starring In The Best Of Frankie Valli

Starring Peter Andre - The Best of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons is a spectacular high-pitched celebration of timeless music from one of the biggest selling groups of all time. This nostalgic musical journey pays tribute to the life and career of those four boys from Jersey, who started...

The Classic Rock Show 2025

Milton Jones

Milton Jones introduces brand new comedy show HA!MILTONIs HA!Milton a musical?This is not a musical. Milton Jones is tone-deaf and has no sense of rhythm, but at least he doesn’t make a song and dance about it.He has more important things to discuss. Like giraffes…and there’s a bit about tomatoesIt's...

Man in the Mirror

Join us for a Thriller of an evening, as we celebrate the legendary music of the KING OF POP.This is the “Man in the Mirror” – The brand new must-see, electrifying tribute concert to Michael Jackson.Starring CJ, one of the world’s greatest Michael Jackson Tribute Artists and supported by a...

Room On The Broom

Jump on board the broom with the witch and her cat in Tall Stories’ fun-filled adaptation of Room on the Broom, the best-selling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.The witch and her cat are travelling on their broomstick when they pick up some hitch-hikers – a friendly dog,...

Francis Rossi

Francis will be performing many of his signature hits that made the Quo name, plus some personal favourites and deeper cuts, and he’ll be telling more stories about his incredible life in music. Think you know Francis? Not yet you don’t… The story starts with ‘Pictures of Matchstick Men’ but...

What's Love Got To Do With It?

After a fantastic sell out debut tour across the UK, Tina Turner fans will have the time of their lives as What’s Love Got To Do With It? is back for 2025 celebrating the music and 60-year career of this incredible rock and soul legend. Expect a night of high...

The ELO Experience

The world's foremost multi award winning tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra. With sensational string section, stunning light show and large screen projection. Why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

Taylormania

An award-winning extravaganza that plays tribute to one of the leading contemporary artists of our time. Katy Ellis, a self-obsessed ‘Swiftie’ with an incredible live band and dancers will deliver the most authentic recreation of a Taylor experience. The show has already taken ‘Swiftie’ fans across the world by storm. 

Burn The Floor Presents Dianne & Vito: Red Hot and Ready

This is a dynamic new dance show-with-a-difference created by BAFTA award recipient and world-renowned choreographer Jason Gilkison. Red Hot and Ready builds on the acclaimed performance legacy created by the global dance sensation Burn the Floor which has wowed audiences for over two decades. Bringing together fan favourites Dianne and...

Bat Out of Hell

BAT OUT OF HELL makes a triumphant return to the UK in 2025, with a thrilling spectacle of a show where the timeless music of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf reigns supreme! Get ready for an electrifying experience that will ignite your passion for rock 'n' roll.Inspired by the spectacular...

Ben Portsmouth: This Is Elvis

Ben Portsmouth brings you his jaw-dropping tribute to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll!With global success in over 20 countries including sellout performances on the same Vegas stage as Elvis, to London's West End, don’t miss Ben Portsmouth: This is Elvis!Making history in 2012, Ben broke records becoming the first...

Uptown Girl

Drawing from six decades of smash-hits and more than 160 million records sold worldwide, Uptown Girl - The Billy Joel Collection celebrates the legacy of one of the greatest American musicians of all time. This stunning new stage production features a full-band dedicated to bringing both authenticity and electrifying energy,...

Babatunde Aleshe - High Expectations

Join the multi-award-winning comedian as he guides us through family life, his new found fame and the joys of Costco in this hilarious new stand up show. As seen on Taskmaster (C4), Live at the Apollo (BBC), Celebrity Gogglebox (C4), Would I Lie to You (BBC) and The Last Leg...

Maximum Rhythm And Blues With The Manfreds

Their incredible repertoire of hits includes the iconic songs ‘Do Wah Diddy Diddy’, ‘Pretty Flamingo’, ‘5-4-3-2-1’, ‘The Mighty Quinn’, plus many more, including those from Paul Jones’ solo success and Tom McGuinness from his hugely successful group, McGuinness Flint.The band is delighted, and indeed privileged, to welcome their very special...

Cinderella

Come and see the hilarious family pantomime suitable for all ages, with tons of slapstick comedy, plenty of audience interaction and stunning musical numbers that you are guaranteed to be singing for days afterwards. Star casting to be announced. 

Chris McCausland: Yonks!

He's blind. He's a dad. He's a husband. He's third in command. He'll speaky about all of that, and loads more. A brand new stand-up show following a stonking set on Live at the Apollo and a sell-out Fringe, one of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is on tour....

Sara Pascoe: I Am A Strange Gloop

Have you ever been awake in the middle of the night and thought something so smart and astute that you couldn’t wait for the world to wake up so you could tell them? THIS SHOW IS THAT THOUGHT. In that it doesn’t make much sense and is a bit weird...

Emma Kenny's Killer Couples

Emma Kenny's new show, "Killer Couples," explores the chilling realm of romance gone awry, delving into the dark psychology of couples turned killers. From infamous pairs to modern mysteries, Emma unravels the disturbing evolution from love to malevolence. Join her for a captivating exploration of what drives these deadly duos,...