The Orchard Theatre

Orchard Theatre Set To Reopen In December 2026 Following Major Refurbishment
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 24, 2026

The Orchard Theatre in Dartford is set to reopen in December 2026 following extensive refurbishment works. Dartford Borough Council has confirmed the venue will return with a Cinderella pantomime after a phased handover to Trafalgar Theatres.

Strictly Legends Will Perform New Show VEGAS: AFTER HOURS For 2026
by Stephi Wild - Oct 14, 2025

Strictly Come Dancing legends Brendan Cole, James Jordan, Pasha Kovalev, Vincent Simone and Ian Waite have announced they will be returning to theatres across the UK in 2026 with a brand new dance spectacular, Vegas: After Hours.

Oasis Tribute Show Will Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 13, 2024

Prestige Productions will kick off 2025 with a celebration of music and a tribute to one of Britain’s most iconic bands, Oasis. Learn more about the tour and find out how to attend here!

Cast Set For UK Tour of THE WATCH HOUSE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 3, 2024

Papatango has announced the full cast of Chris Foxon’s adaptation of The Watch House, based on the novel by Robert Westall. George Turvey directs Donald McBride (Arthur/Geordie), Catherine Dryden (Fiona/Prudie/Da Souza/Timmo) and Aoife Kennan (Anne).

The Orchard West's Pantomime SLEEPING BEAUTY Comes to Imagine Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 16, 2024

Dartford's Orchard West has announced that the award-winning pantomime producer Imagine Theatre will present a brand-new production of Sleeping Beauty this Christmas from 14 December 2024 to 5 January 2025.

Performances of TREASON at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford Cancelled; Performances Added at the London Palladium
by Stephi Wild - Oct 16, 2023

All performances of Treason due to take place at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from the 21st – 25th November have been cancelled. The world premiere tour of Treason will now be seeing out its final performances at the London Palladium, performing for two nights on the 21 and 22 November.

Trafalgar Theatres and Dartford Borough Council Confirm 1,000 Seat Temporary Venue
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2023

Dartford Borough Council (DBC) and Trafalgar Theatres are set to construct and open a state-of-the art temporary theatre venue in Dartford, following new concerns over RAAC concrete in The Orchard Theatre's roof forced closure of venue in September. 

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For TREASON THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2023

A historic tale of division, religious persecution, and brutality, ending in an ambitious yet fateful plot to bring down both the monarchy and the government, Treason the Musical is set to blow you away with stunning original folk and pop songs. Check out rehearsal photos here!

ZOG AND THE FLYING DOCTORS Will Embark on New UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Sep 11, 2023

Zog and his crew are flying back to the stage in 2024! Based on the bestselling sequel by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Zog and the Flying Doctors will once again tour the UK in 2024. Learn more about the full list of tour dates and find out how to see the show near you!

Full Cast Set For Premiere of TREASON THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2023

The full cast has been announced for the premiere of Treason the Musical! FInd out who is starring in the production, as well as where you can catch a performance here!

Dartford Borough Council & Trafalgar Theatres Release Joint Statement On Suspension of Performances at The Orchard Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 6, 2023

Dartford Borough Council and Trafalgar Theatres have released a joint statement addressing the suspension of performances at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford.

UNFORTUNATE: THE UNTOLD STORY OF URSULA THE SEA WITCH Announces London Run and UK Tour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Aug 10, 2023

Critically acclaimed musical parody Unfortunate: The Untold Story of Ursula the Sea Witch is set to return this December following its highly successful 2022 UK tour. With an original hot pop soundtrack and trademark filthy humour, the production will splash into Southwark Playhouse Elephant for 10 weeks this winter before swimming across the UK through to summer 2024.

Cast Revealed For UK Tour of THE WOMAN IN BLACK
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Casting has been announced for the UK And Ireland tour of Susan Hill's THE WOMAN IN BLACK. The production will star Malcolm James as Arthur Kipps and Mark Hawkins as The Actor, opening at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre on Wednesday 6 September 2023.

Cast Revealed For the UK Tour of TREASON THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2023

Casting has been revealed for Treason the Musical. Performances run in Edinburgh, Sheffield, London and Dartford from 25 October – 25 November 2023.

UK Tour of TITANIC THE MUSICAL Has Been Filmed
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2023

According to the production's official social media account, the UK tour of Titanic the Musical has been filmed.

Full Cast Revealed For THE FULL MONTY UK Tour Starring Jake Quickenden, Danny Hatchard, and Bill Ward
by Stephi Wild - Jun 22, 2023

Full casting has been announcedfor the UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY, opening at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham from 14 September 2023.

The Wanted's Siva Kaneswaran Joins the Cast of LA BAMBA!
by Stephi Wild - May 24, 2023

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of the explosive new musical, La Bamba! La Bamba! is a pulsating dance musical that will open at Curve in Leicester on Tuesday, 1st August 2023 before heading to London's Peacock Theatre, Sadler's Wells West End theatre, for a limited season on Tuesday 22 August 2023 until Saturday 2nd September 2023. La Bamba! will continue a UK tour until December 2023.

Danny Hatchard, Jake Quickenden and Bill Ward Will Lead THE FULL MONTY UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2023

The UK Tour of Simon Beaufoy's THE FULL MONTY will star Danny Hatchard as Gaz, Jake Quickenden as Guy, Bill Ward as Gerald, Neil Hurst as Dave, Ben Onwukwe as Horse and Nicholas Prasad as Lomper.

STRICTLY COME DANCING Winner Pasha Kovalev Will Lead New Musical LA BAMBA!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2023

Casting has been announced for the world premiere of the explosive new musical, La Bamba! The cast will be led by Strictly Come Dancing winner Pasha Kovalev.

Trafalgar Entertainment Fitting Senior Staff With Bodycams to Tackle Unruly Behaviour
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Apr 19, 2023

Trafalgar Entertainment is fitting senior staff in its venues with bodycams as it tries to tackle a rise in antisocial behaviour in its venues, according to The Stage.