Orchard West Theatre

Upcoming events at Orchard West Theatre

Orchard West Theatre is a gallery in Dartford. Near Here currently lists 13 upcoming events, including Written Within, Spoken Out - Writing and Performance Workshop for Adults (18+), Community Fair and West End Workshop - & Juliet.

Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Written Within, Spoken Out - Writing and Performance Workshop for Adults (18+)

Written Within, Spoken Out (Adults) Written Within, Spoken Out is a two-hour Writing for Wellbeing and performance skills workshop for adults seeking creative expression and personal growth. The first hour offers a calm, welcoming space to write, reflect, and connect. No pressure and no experience required. Writing in a supportive group can reduce isolation, strengthen confidence, and support emotional wellbeing. The second hour gently introduces performance skills for those who wish to develop their voice, improve communication and or performance skills, whilst building confidence sharing their work. Participants are always free to simply observe. A nurturing space to explore your words, your voice, and your confidence at your own pace. Writing in a supportive group can: • Reduce feelings of isolation • Increase confidence • Support emotional wellbeing • Spark creativity • Strengthen self-expression • Create meaningful connection Learn: • Voice control and projection • Managing nerves • Clear articulation • Authentic delivery • Stage confidence • Presence and storytelling skills

Thu 23 JulOrchard West Theatre

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

Sat 3 Oct11:00Orchard West Theatre

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Workshops & Classes

West End Workshop - & Juliet

WEST END WORKSHOPS Join us October half term for masterclasses in singing, acting and Dance from West end sell out And Juliet lead Miriam-Teak Lee After leaving school, Lee made her London stage debut in Leonard Bernstein's musical On the Town at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre in 2017. Two months later she made her West End debut in the original London production of Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical Hamilton at the Victoria Palace Theatre. In Hamilton, Lee was a member of the ensemble and the understudy for the leading roles of Eliza Hamilton, Angelica Schuyler Church and Peggy Schuyler. In 2019, she was chosen to play the eponymous protagonist in the juke-box musical & Juliet at the Manchester Opera House and then at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London's West End. For her performance Lee won critics' praises and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical. The stage awaits as we invite you to take to the spotlight and learn from a leading industry professional. Grab your backstage pass to learn the dances, songs and script from your favourite West End shows. Take part in an in-depth Q&A and get that all important selfie with the workshop leader. These workshops are back due to popular demand and always sell out, so book your place now. 10.30am - 2pm (includes 30 mins for lunch) Please bring a packed lunch, water and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Suitable for ages 11 - 18

Mon 26 OctOrchard West Theatre

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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Kids Craft Club

Kids craft club Each session your little person will be able to make a craft lead by our qualified and experienced staff, Parents and Carers will be able to relax and take advantage of our hospitality in the same space while watching them. Taking Place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High Street, Dartford DA1 1DJ. Three sessions aimed at different ages 4-5 years (10.30-11.30am) 6-8 years (12-1pm) 9-11 years (1.30-2.30pm)

Wed 28 OctOrchard West Theatre

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Arts & CultureChildren & Family

Kids Craft Club

Kids craft club Each session your little person will be able to make a craft lead by our qualified and experienced staff, Parents and Carers will be able to relax and take advantage of our hospitality in the same space while watching them. Taking Place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High Street, Dartford DA1 1DJ. Three sessions aimed at different ages 4-5 years (10.30-11.30am) 6-8 years (12-1pm) 9-11 years (1.30-2.30pm)

Wed 28 Oct10:30Orchard West Theatre

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

Sat 7 NovOrchard West Theatre

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

Sat 7 Nov10:00Orchard West Theatre

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

Sat 5 DecOrchard West Theatre

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Likely freeMarkets & Fairs

Community Fair

Our monthly fair for local makers, bakers, service providers, artists and small businesses to showcase their products and more! Support local and shop for crafts, gifts, sweets, treats, pre-loved clothing, collectables, wellbeing therapies, workshops, and advisory services. We’ll also have community performances with open mic sessions! Saturdays 10am – 2pm Takes place at Acacia Sports Hall, Acacia Hall, High St, Dartford DA1 1DJ FREE to enter, no ticket required for shoppers. Option to register for a free advance ticket to receive updates from stallholders. Stallholder applications HERE

Sat 5 Dec10:00Orchard West Theatre

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Community

Cirque: The Greatest Show

Where musical theatre meets circus… Cirque returns with an exciting new production for 2027. Step into a world where iconic musical theatre favourites meet the skill and artistry of extraordinary circus performers in a vibrant celebration of music, movement, and live entertainment. Featuring daring acrobatics, impressive balancing acts, powerful live vocals, and striking theatrical moments, this family-friendly production brings together the best of both worlds in one unforgettable show. With sensational vocalists, world-class international circus artists, and the return of Britain's Got Talent stars Max Fox and Christian Lee, alongside a soundtrack of beloved musical theatre classics, Cirque: The Greatest Show is a spectacular live entertainment experience for audiences of all ages in 2027.

Sun 14 FebOrchard West Theatre

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Community

Operation MI6

What really happens behind the headlines? How are intelligence operations planned? How are agents recruited? How are threats identified, monitored and neutralised? Guided by former MI6 intelligence officer Matthew Dunn, Operation MI6 takes audiences inside the secretive world of Britain's foreign intelligence service in a gripping live theatre experience unlike any other. Through a live unfolding operation, dramatic recreations and real-world insight, you'll discover how intelligence officers think, operate and make decisions when the stakes couldn't be higher. Combining theatre, live CCTV surveillance, aerial drone footage and expert commentary from someone who has lived it, Operation MI6 offers a rare glimpse into a world that few people ever get to see. The operation is live. The decisions are real. The question is: what would you do?

Wed 3 MarOrchard West Theatre

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Community

Queenz - Battle Of The Divas

WHITNEY. BEYONCÉ. GAGA. BRITNEY. TINA. CHER. THE SPICE GIRLS. CÉLINE… AND SO MANY MORE.. Welcome to QUEENZ - BATTLE OF THE DIVAS! Vocals that will BLOW. YOUR. MIND. Every note - 100% LIVE. They’ve headlined in Las Vegas, supported global icons Chappell Roan & Christina Aguilera, and sold over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Now, the Queenz go head-to-head - taking on hits from over 20 legendary divas in the ultimate fight for pop supremacy. Expect powerhouse vocals, killer choreography, and jaw-dropping costumes in a party packed with non-stop anthems. “I LOVE Queenz! You gals can REALLY sing!” - Dawn French *Expect bold, cheeky, and unapologetically adult humour throughout. LIMITED AVAILABILITY – RINGSIDE SEATS! For those of you ringside in the first few rows, you won’t just get a better view - you’ll control the show. Decide who sings next, who wins the rounds, and face the ultimate question… Who snatches the crown? You decide! Digitally interactive and hilariously unpredictable, this is Queenz like you’ve never experienced before. *Expect bold, cheeky, and unapologetically adult humour throughout. *Ringside Seat interactions and outcomes may vary from performance to performance.

Sun 7 MarOrchard West Theatre

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