PERFORMING ARTS IN KENT DIRECTORY: A LIST OF VENUES

THEATRE Town Description Website
Theatre Royal Margate Margate The Theatre Royal Margate is a beautiful Victorian Theatre with a modern artistic vision.  Our work is led by its focus on the commitment to provide opportunities to see professional performance of an outstanding quality, and to provide opportunities for individuals and groups within the community to participate fully in the life of the theatre. http://www.theatreroyalmargate.com/
Gulbenkian Theatre Canterbury Home of the best comedy, dance, music, drama and family friendly shows. http://www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian/
Marlowe Theatre Canterbury The Marlowe presents a wide range of live entertainment and the performing arts throughout each year, including plays, ballet, contemporary dance, opera, musicals, one night concerts and of course not forgetting the annual pantomime. http://www.marlowetheatre.com/home.asp
Horsebridge Centre Whitstable The Horsebridge Centre is located just yards from the beach in the heart of Whitstable, Kent, and is a friendly and convenient place to meet, hold a class or have a party! http://www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk/
Trinity Arts Centre Tunbridge Wells Located in the centre of Tunbridge Wells, Trinity is a vibrant theatre in one of the most beautiful buildings in the region, hosting around 350 events a year, ranging from the best in theatre and dance through to the biggest names in comedy and music. http://www.trinitytheatre.net/
Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone Wide ranging programme of theatre, comedy and music. http://www.hazlitttheatre.co.uk/index.htm
Brook Theatre Chatham A thriving arts centre where you can explore theatre, dance classes, gallery exhibitions and arts workshops. The 400-seat auditorium offers you professional theatre, community productions, jazz and folk evenings, a children's Christmas show and Medway Comedy Club, while the regular Studio Showcase evenings offer a more intimate theatre experience. http://www.medway.gov.uk/index/leisure/theatres.htm
OTHER PLACES
Canterbury Festival Canterbury The Canterbury Festival is Kent's International Arts Festival and each year features over 200 events across the art forms in venues throughout Canterbury and the surrounding areas. http://www.canterburyfestival.co.uk/home.asp
Creative Foundation Folkestone Wide range of arts projects in Folkestone. http://www.creativefoundation.org.uk/
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Music for Change Various Music for Change is committed to developing cultural understanding and respect for cultural diversity through music and the arts in educational, community settings and through events and projects. http://www.musicforchange.org/
Coastal Amphitheatre Folkestone This unique open air Amphitheatre situated along the Lower Leas Coastal Park in Folkestone, is a fabulous place to see some amazing performances of music, theatre, dance, art and much more http://www.shepway.gov.uk/content/view/2103/3361/
http://www.askshepway.com/days-out/amphitheatre/
Equator programme Ashford ShivaNova brings an outstanding line up of leading international musicians, dancers and storytellers to Ashford. http://www.shivanova.com/equator.html
http://www.ashford.gov.uk/ashfordpresents/
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Broadstairs Folk Week Broadstairs During Folk Week, life in Broadstairs really is set to music. In the parks, pubs, gardens, beaches and promenade; musicians - from the highly professional to the inexperienced amateur . http://www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk/?page=about
Applause   For news of rural touring theatre in Kent. http://www.applause.org.uk/