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Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

Britain’s Got Talent winner Sydnie Christmas to make panto debut in Kent

The winner of ITV’s popular talent show will make her panto debut in Kent this December after securing a place in a “dream” production.

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All for one and one for all as theatre takes to the road

All for one and one for all as theatre takes to the road

The swashbuckling adventure of The Three Musketeers will play out across 10 outdoor venues this summer.

‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

‘Faye Tozer’s performance stole the show’

We came face-to-face with one of Disney’s wickedest villains at the live stage adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.

Sister Act musical to bless Kent audiences

Sister Act musical to bless Kent audiences

The heavenly musical will star former Coronation Street actor Wendi Peters on its current UK tour.

EastEnders star joins the cast of Kent’s biggest panto

EastEnders star joins the cast of Kent’s biggest panto

Maisie Smith, best known for playing Tiffany Butcher and reaching the finals of Strictly Come Dancing, is making her panto debut this year.

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

‘It is similar to the original 80s film while giving it a new lease of life’

The touring production of An Officer and a Gentleman will have you laughing, crying, cheering and trying not to sing along.

Faye Tozer to star in Disney musical

Faye Tozer to star in Disney musical

The Steps singer will be taking on the role of villain Cruella De Vil in the musical adaptation of 101 Dalmatians.

Town’s first fringe festival funded by locals

Town’s first fringe festival funded by locals

A new comedy festival that has been organised by Kent-based performers and funded by donations is making its debut.

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‘80s musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet

‘80s musical is set to sweep audiences off their feet

The stage version of 1982’s An Officer and a Gentleman is making hearts soar as it tours the country - and it’s coming to Kent.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, we still love you

We went along to watch the wonderful magic of childhood film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang come to life on stage.

You’re having a laugh: Kent’s top comedy clubs

You’re having a laugh: Kent’s top comedy clubs

See some of the nation’s best comics and discover hidden talent at Kent’s regular side-splitting comedy nights.

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Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

Once more unto the breach for Changeling’s band of brothers

An open-air summer theatre tour taking in venues across Kent kicked off with some serious Shakespeare in the form of war play Henry V.

The musical revival that answered our prayers

The musical revival that answered our prayers

1970s musical Jesus Christ Superstar has been resurrected, and we went to the opening night of the rock opera to see what’s the buzz.

Theatre company to bring Shakespeare and Noël Coward to stunning outdoor venues

Theatre company to bring Shakespeare and Noël Coward to stunning outdoor venues

Kent-based touring theatre company Changeling Theatre is back for another summer of show-stopping outdoor theatre.

‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

‘WTF, they’ve zapped Trevor McDonald’

The nineties TV newsroom farce Drop the Dead Donkey is back in a new stage show - and we went along to see it.

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Former Kent busker to appear in huge theatre tour

Former Kent busker to appear in huge theatre tour

A musician who once performed on the high street is now starring in Jesus Christ Superstar as part of its touring production.

‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

‘It’s a musical for the modern age’

There were high heels, synthetic wigs and plenty of tucking tape at the opening night of feel-good musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie.

CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

CBBC’s Karim Zeroual to star in Madagascar the Musical

The lovable family film has been turned into a musical, with former Strictly finalist Karim appearing as the zany King Julien.

Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

Strictly’s Kevin Clifton to star in drag musical

The record-breaking musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie will be sashaying into a Kent theatre for six nights.

Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

Jack Dee announces new stand-up tour

The comedian has revealed he will visit six Kent venues on his upcoming Small World tour.

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Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

Hugh Dennis and Steve Punt on tour for the first time in 10 years

The pair, who hosted BBC Radio 4’s The Now Show for 25 years, are reuniting on stage for the first time in a decade.

Sir Tim Rice to share stories about his biggest musicals

Sir Tim Rice to share stories about his biggest musicals

The award-winning lyricist behind the Lion King, Jesus Christ Superstar and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is on tour.

‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

‘His job is to make people laugh - and he succeeded’

The 8 Out of 10 Cats and Your Face or Mine? star’s newest show received a barrel of laughs throughout the evening - here’s what our reviewer thought.

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Shrek the Musical is perfect fun for all the family

Shrek the Musical is perfect fun for all the family

We review Shrek the Musical, the feel-good family show starring former Strictly dancer Joanne Clifton.

Pretty Woman tour to star Love Island’s Amber Davies and TV host Ore Oduba

Pretty Woman tour to star Love Island’s Amber Davies and TV host Ore Oduba

Missing out on this romantic new musical would be a big mistake. Huge.

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Katie Price to star at Kent’s biggest Pride festival

Katie Price to star at Kent’s biggest Pride festival

Katie Price has been revealed as one of the headline acts at Kent’s largest Pride festival.

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Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

Major Kent theatre moves closer to re-opening

Theatre-lovers look set to return to a town centre auditorium following approved plans to replace its unsafe roof.

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You will definitely want to come on over to this place

You will definitely want to come on over to this place

The songs of hit 1950s group The Drifters are brought to life in the touring West End show The Drifters Girl.

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

Jason Manford announces extra tour dates

The comedian and musical theatre star is adding more dates to his new tour, A Manford All Seasons. Here’s how to get tickets.

Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

Strictly’s Joanne Clifton to star as fairytale princess

The former ballroom dancer has swapped the Blackpool Tower for the land of Far Far Away as she’s set to star in Shrek the Musical.

Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

Show-stopping outdoor theatre coming to Kent this summer

Sit back, relax and enjoy spectacular open-air performances from some of the country’s best theatre companies over the coming months.

Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

Step into the House of Jojo with Strictly’s Johannes Radebe

The professional dancer and Strictly fan favourite is back on tour, bringing high-energy music and routines to theatres across the country.

The Full Monty stage show is heartwarming and hilarious

The Full Monty stage show is heartwarming and hilarious

The Full Monty, playing at The Marlowe, will leave you whooping with joy and rooting for the ex-steel workers who form a stripping group.

McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

McFly singer Tom Fletcher brings children’s book to life

Monsters, aliens and unicorns are coming to the stage with a live adaptation of the popstar’s Who’s In Your Book series

Just 16% of tickets for Micky Flanagan show put on general sale

Just 16% of tickets for Micky Flanagan show put on general sale

Less than one in five tickets for a highly sought-after show for a leading comedian were put on general sale, a Kent theatre has revealed.

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