The Orchard Theatre is a 1025-seat[1] receiving theatre in the centre of Dartford, Kent. It was built by Dartford Borough Council and opened by The Duke of Kent on Thursday 14 April 1983.[2][3] The theatre hosts a range of popular music, comedy, family, dance, drama, classical music and variety events, as well as an annual pantomime.[4]
It has been run by Trafalgar Entertainment since March 2021, having been acquired from HQ Theatres[5] which had run it since 2008.[6]
In September 2023, the theatre was temporarily closed by Dartford Council due to safety concerns over the reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) used in the theatre's construction.[7] Its programme of events have moved to a temporary venue called Orchard West.
Referencesedit
^"Venue Hire | Orchard Theatre, Dartford, Kent". 24 October 2014. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^"Dartford Orchard Theatre plans 30th birthday gala". 19 February 2013. Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^"Orchard Theatre What's On". Retrieved 24 October 2014.
^Hill, Liz (31 March 2021). "Trafalgar Entertainment acquires HQ Theatres". Arts Professional.
^. Archived from the original on 23 December 2020.
^"Orchard Theatre in Dartford suspends shows due to RAAC panels". 5 September 2023. Retrieved 7 September 2023.
External linksedit
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Official Website
Theatres Trust Database: The Orchard
January 01, 1970
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