For diverse entertainment throughout the year visit the Hazlitt Theatre, Maidstone.
Every season at the Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone promises something for everyone, whatever age or taste.
Classic plays, stand-up comedy, children’s stories, pantomime, musical theatre, band performances, dance and many other kinds of entertainment can be found in Earl Street - right at the centre of Maidstone.
Named after William Hazlitt, a famous essayist born in Maidstone in 1778, the Hazlitt Theatre opened in 1955.
Since that time the county town stage has continued to attract audiences from across Kent eager to enjoy the array of arts and entertainment laid on at the intimate theatre venue.
Supported by Maidstone Borough Council, the Hazlitt Theatres full box office programme offers nationwide acts as well as home-grown talent.
Click here to see the Hazlitt Theatres current box office programme.
Trips to the theatrel centre of London, the West End, are also regular parts of the scheduling.
The Hazlitt Theatre is also home to Maidstone’s Hazlitt Youth Theatre, now in its tenth year.
One of the most popular youth performing arts companies in this part of the country, Hazlitt Youth Theatre has over 160 members aged from six to 18.
The company’s weekly workshops on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday give young people a chance to learn about the theatre life, covering:
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Improvisation
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Acting techniques
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Performing arts
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Mime
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Text work
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Singing
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Lighting
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Sound
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Design
Hazlitt Youth Theatre puts on regular performances to give its members a chance in the spotlight, with previous shows including The Witches and The Little Shop of Horrors.
But The Hazlitt Theatre is not just about performance – it is also about being part of the Kent community.
The Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone can be hired out as a venue for private events, productions, presentations of conferences, with a bar and refreshment area to use on request.
Let the Hazlitt Theatre in Maidstone entertain you – call the box office number above or visit the weblink today.
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