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Malthouse Theatre Canterbury Will Host New Production Of BUGSY MALONE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 29, 2026

A new semi-immersive production of BUGSY MALONE will be presented at Malthouse Theatre Canterbury. The musical will star Olivier Award winner Kerry Ingram and feature a cast of emerging young performers.

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts Unveils Fifth Anniversary Season
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 8, 2025

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts has revealed their fifth anniversary season of live performances. See the full season lineup here and learn how to purchase tickets.

Cast Set For SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 7, 2025

SHOUT! the Mod Musical will return to London this summer in an all-new production running at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village. Learn more about the cast here!

SHOUT! THE MOD MUSICAL Returns To London This Summer
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2025

SHOUT! the Mod Musical will return to London this Summer in an all-new production directed by Joseph Hodges and choreographed by Jay Gardner, running at Upstairs at the Gatehouse in Highgate Village from 25 June – 20 July 2025.

Cast Announced for PETER PAN: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE At Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 30, 2022

PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in 2023 with casting announced today.

Crissy Rock To Star In PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure At The Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 5, 2022

PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by Olivier award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023 starring Crissy Rock (ITV's Benidorm) as The Storyteller!

PETER PAN: A MUSICAL ADVENTURE Comes to Canterbury's Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023
by Stephi Wild - Jul 15, 2022

PETER PAN: A Musical Adventure, with music and lyrics by award-winning songwriting duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe (Mary Poppins, HONK!, Half a Sixpence) and book by Willis Hall (Billy Liar) will be presented in a new production at Canterbury’s Malthouse Theatre in Spring 2023. 

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Will Host a Post-Show Q&A This Week
by Stephi Wild - Jun 13, 2022

The producers of the hit new production of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN are delighted to announce a very special post-show Q & A with members of the cast and creative team this Tuesday 14 June (immediately following the evening performance) at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, where the show is now playing until Sunday 3 July 2022.

Photos: First Look at THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village
by Stephi Wild - Jun 9, 2022

Get a first look at the brand new production of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN, which is now playing at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, until Sunday 3 July 2022, with Press Night on Thursday 9 June 2022.

Cast Announced For GIRL ON THE TRAIN at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Stephi Wild - Mar 18, 2022

Full casting and creative team have been announced for the London return of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN which plays at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from Wednesday 8 June – Sunday 3 July 2022, with Press Night on Thursday 9 June 2022.

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts Announces 2022 Season
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 8, 2022

Canterbury's JGH Academy of Theatre Arts are thrilled to present their first season of live performances from their 2022 cohort featuring a mixture of continuing and graduating students.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Returns to London in June
by Stephi Wild - Feb 4, 2022

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN returns to London this summer in a newly revised production starring Katie Ray as Rachel Watson, at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from Wednesday 8 June – Sunday 3 July 2022, with Press Night on Thursday 9 June 2022.

CINDERELLA Pantomime Will Return to the Malthouse Theatre in 2022
by Stephi Wild - Dec 17, 2021

Boasting stunning sets and costumes, side splitting comedy, catchy songs and dazzling special effects, the production will reunite the creative team behind this years production and will be written by Paul Tate, with direction by Joseph Hodges and choreography by Jay Gardner, with the full production team and casting to be announced at a later date.

Photos: First Look At BEAUTY AND THE BEAST At The Malthouse Theatre Canterbury
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 13, 2021

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST is now open at The Malthouse Theatre in Canterbury, playing a strictly limited run until 24 December 2021, marking the first ever pantomime to play at the venue in Kent!

SHOUT! The Mod Musical to be Presented at Upstairs at the Gatehouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

SHOUT! the Mod Musical will return to London next Spring in a glittering new production being produced at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, Highgate Village, from Tuesday 15 March until Sunday 17 April 2022, with Press Night on Thursday 17 March 2022 at 7.30pm.

Cast Announced for BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at Malthouse Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 10, 2021

Canterbury's newest performing arts venue, The Malthouse Theatre, will play host to a dazzling pantomime this Christmas with a glittering new production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, which will play for a strictly limited run from 10 – 24 December 2021. 

Jenna Russell Announced as Patron of JGH Academy
by Stephi Wild - Apr 29, 2021

Olivier Award-Winning, Jenna Russell, has been announced as the second and final patron of JGH Academy of Theatre Arts in Canterbury, Kent. 

Joanne Clifton Announced as Patron of JGH Academy of Theatre Arts
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 5, 2021

Joanne Clifton has been announced as the patron of JGH Academy of Theatre Arts in Canterbury, Kent. Joanne joined BBC's 'Strictly Come Dancing' as a professional dancer in 2014 and went on to win the famous Glitterball Trophy in 2016 with Ore Oduba having previously been crowned the World Champion in Ballroom Showdance in 2012.

JGH Academy Of Theatre Arts Canterbury Launches
by Stephi Wild - Feb 2, 2021

Theatre Producer, Joseph Hodges, and Casting Director, Jay Gardner are launching an intensive full-time foundation programme in Canterbury, Kent, this September, specialising in outstanding Musical Theatre training. 

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Comes to The Malthouse Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 27, 2021

Canterbury’s newest arts venue, The Malthouse Theatre, will play host to a dazzling pantomime this Christmas with a glittering new production of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST which will play for a strictly limited run from 10 – 24 December 2021.